Resisting arrest is one of those charges that sounds pretty simple, but actually covers a much wider range of behaviors than its wording implies. The majority of people charged with resisting arrest in Santa Clarita find themselves in that situation as a result of pretty straightforward circumstances. For example, if Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies try to arrest them, and the suspect either tries to escape, resisting arrest charges are often pressed. However, a person can also be charged ...
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Sewer Subverts Suspect in Canyon Country
On Saturday, February 6th at around 5:30 pm, a man allegedly attempted to steal a car in Canyon Country. Unfortunately for him, an off-duty Ventura County Sheriff's deputy noticed what he was doing and intervened; prompting the suspect to flee on foot. The suspect's flight was initially successful, until he attempted to escape the deputy by climbing into a storm drain and got stuck. The suspect was arrested around 8 pm and taken to the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station where he was booked.
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