Whether you are living in the Santa Clarita area or are just traveling to the area, you can expect to see plenty of police activity. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Santa Clarita Valley. In addition, two armed felons have been arrested after allegedly using narcotics while parked in their car.
Los Angeles County sheriff’s department fatally shoots man in Santa Clarita Valley
Earlier this week, an armed man was shot and killed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy in the Santa Clarita Valley. Investigators believe the man was attempting to break into an apartment. He had two knives with him, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Sheriff’s Department tweeted about the shooting at 3:28 p.m. The man was in his 40s and was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. There were no outstanding suspects, the Sheriff’s Department said.
The Sheriff’s Department said there was no danger to the public. A memorial plaque was placed at the corner of Stevenson Ranch Parkway and Poe Parkway. There was also a group of people in front of the Sheriff’s Station.
Authorities said the man was a resident of Santa Clarita. He was shot multiple times and died at the scene. The shooting is the second workplace shooting in the past week.
The man was not working Tuesday. His family said he worked different shifts. He was a seasoned firefighter and a loyal member of the LA County Fire Department. The LA County Fire Chief described him as a good guy.
Two armed felons in a parked vehicle using narcotics arrested
During a routine patrol on Saturday, Santa Clarita police officers came across two armed felons in a parked vehicle using narcotics in the name of good time. The duo were arrested on the same day. Although names aren’t being released, the suspects are being held in lieu of $75,000 bail.
The duo were also arrested on several other charges, including misappropriation of funds, DUI, and vehicle theft. The two women were taken into custody at approximately 3 a.m. and were being transported to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
A search of the vehicle yielded several items associated with narcotics, including several large plastic bottles of marijuana. The vehicle was also inspected for other narcotics, such as methamphetamine, heroin, and a plethora of tools and devices commonly used in the art of theft. The vehicle also lacked any safety devices, including a roll cage and two seatbelts. The duo were also arrested on multiple felony no bail warrants.
Collision between vehicle and pedestrian
Pedestrians are one of the most vulnerable users of our roadways. Sadly, one in three people killed in crashes in the US are pedestrians. Considering that, it’s no surprise that a pedestrian was seriously injured in a Santa Clarita car accident.
This collision was reported at 9:26 a.m. The driver of the vehicle was a 31-year-old resident of San Jose. This driver was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This vehicle was traveling westbound on the Montague Expressway at Agnew Road. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene to assist investigators with the incident.
There are no official details as of this writing, but the driver of the vehicle was arrested for a felony hit and run charge in Santa Clara County Main Jail. This is the first time this particular incident has been reported.
The car that hit the pedestrian was a white Mercedes Benz. It was traveling at a high rate of speed. The pedestrian was walking in the opposite direction of the driver’s path.
San Francisco 49ers fan’s body found in the waters of the San Francisco Bay
During last week’s 49ers game against the New York Giants, a man who attended the game from Spokane, Washington, suddenly disappeared. Ian Powers was a die-hard fan of the team and was visiting family in the Bay Area. His girlfriend told police that he left his seat to use the restroom during the fourth quarter. However, he never returned.
A few days later, Powers’ body was discovered in the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Investigators have not yet determined whether or not the man was attacked, or whether or not foul play was involved. His family has been searching for Powers for several days.
Powers’ body was found in a low-tide area near a boat launch in San Jose, California. His body was positively identified as that of a man from Spokane. The body was found about a mile from Alviso Marina. Several duck hunters and a group of San Jose police officers aided in the recovery.
