Supporting Someone Post-Arrest

Supporting Someone Post-Arrest
Finding out that a friend or loved one was arrested and taken into custody is nothing if not stressful, and often leads to a lot of questions. How do you help them? What do they need? Knowing what to do when someone has been recently arrested helps minimize some of the stress that comes with knowing someone you care for is in jail. What Do They Need Right Now? Does your friend or loved one suffer from a mental or physical disability? Are they on medications? Everyone exists under different cir...
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SCV Deputies’ Fireworks Warning

SCV Deputies' Fireworks Warning
Recently, city officials put out a public warning regarding the use of fireworks in the Santa Clarita Valley on or around July 4th. SCV firefighters demonstrated that sparklers could light clothes on fire and blow up watermelons simply by touching them. All fireworks are illegal in the city, including the "safe and sane" varieties. Not only is the area typically dry, but the multi-year drought has made things much worse. It only takes one spark to potentially ignite a wildfire that could burn hu...
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Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests
On Tuesday, January 25th, members of the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station J-Team saw a car on the road with expired registration. When they approached the vehicle and contacted the driver, they discovered that she had an active warrant out for her arrest. They also discovered that the passenger was currently on active probation. During a search of the vehicle, the deputies found cocaine, Xanax pills, and shrooms. When they searched the passenger's person, they found a firearm. Both suspects were...
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