High-risk traffic stop leads to felony gunpoint detention, Santa Clarita CA
Law enforcement conducted a high-risk traffic stop on a silver Ford Explorer with two occupants near Arcadia Street in Santa Clarita. The stop escalated to detaining the driver and passenger at gunpoint. The scene was secured with traffic blocked nearby and an arrest team responded. Both occupants were cooperative, and the situation was brought under control.
Audio|Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff, Fire and Aircraft - Santa Clarita Valley
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Transcript:
00:00
The vehicle is going to be a silver Ford Explorer with two occupants on Arcadia Street.
00:05
License plate is (number withheld). Requesting units and air support to check the area.
00:19
Units are responding to scene and preparing for stop.
00:28
Airship is on the channel. Units are in position.
00:40
Vehicle is eastbound Lyons passing Wayman. Vehicle is a 2002 Ford Utility.
01:00
Location is near Forest Street and County Country on southbound Arcadia from Lyons.
01:18
Units are initiating a traffic stop with lights on and waiting for compliance.
01:33
The driver and passenger are detained at gunpoint facing southbound on Arcadia. Units approach from north side and begin call-outs.
02:10
Roadway near end of Arcadia is blocked to northbound traffic to secure the scene.
02:36
Units are coordinating traffic control at the end of Arcadia.
02:57
Additional call-outs are being made. One individual is prone and awaiting the arrest team.
03:17
Arrest team is en route. One individual remains prone during the process.
03:42
Driver is taken into custody. Additional call-outs are ongoing.
04:04
Passenger is cooperative. Law enforcement continues to coordinate the scene and transport.
04:34
Units prepare to approach the vehicle. Situation declared code 4. All units stand down.
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Location mentioned:
Arcadia St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
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