Santa Clarita Valley Search & Rescue Team

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Shout out to SAR teams from LASD & especially Air 5 for helping us locate the missing hiker alive and well this week! We conducted a massive search campaign with teams from as far away as Ventura and San Diego County. Thank you for your positive thoughts and prayers. If you’d like to be part of our future rescues, email [email protected] or 323-526-5100 #SAR

***** UPDATE 5/19 1406 hrs******** Missing hiker has been found alive and uninjured by Air5. We're you hiking in the area of Mt Waterman this weekend? (5/15-5/16)? LA County SAR teams are looking for a missing male hiker, George Null (also goes by Dave). He was wearing a bright t-shirt, blue flannel, shorts (unknown color) and hiking boots. If you have any relevant information please contact the Crescenta Valley Sheriffs Station at 818-248-3464. Our team assisted in the sear...ch this morning but we appreciate any help! #SCV #SAR #SEARCHANDRESCUE

Yesterday we had the pleasure to assist by providing EMT support to the runners from Santa Clarita station. They participated in the annual Memorial Torch Run in honor of fallen officers. The run began at the Deputy Kuredjian memorial in Stevenson Ranch and ended at the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station. #MemorialRun #HonortheFallen #SCV #SAR

President John F. Kennedy in a joint resolution with Congress, enacted #NationalPoliceWeek in 1962. This week we honor peace officers across the U.S.A. for their duty, service, sacrifice & commitment in enforcing laws across this nation, protecting & keeping communities safe.

Last weekends anchor systems training. Great to have the whole team together again! Ready to respond at a moment’s notice #SCV #SantaClarita #SantaClaritaValley #SAR

Team member Marco Pelaez has been volunteering to administer vaccines for the past month. Many of EMTs from the SAR teams have been working hard and volunteering to administer vaccines throughout our communities

I strongly support the First Amendment and the people’s right to protest, but if these actions become violent or shift into lawlessness, then swift and decisive... action will be taken to protect life, protect property, and maintain civil order. This will be accomplished in a fair, firm, and impartial manner, in accordance with the law and 21st century policing concepts. We the people can exercise our First Amendment rights peacefully, without the need for violence and destruction. -Sheriff Alex Villanueva https://youtu.be/V8udIVAi2I8

Join Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 2-4 P.M. for a virtual town hall meetin...g regarding your community concerns. To register for this FREE event, visit: https://bit.ly/3bFkNni (link is case sensitive) To listen in only, dial (213) 306-3065 at the time of event and enter meeting number 187 399 5236. Pre-submit your questions to [email protected] and indicate for LASD/LAPD Town Hall on 04/19/21 in the subject line. ASL Interpreter will be provided. Hope to see you there!

credit: @scvsar... Found the Missing Hiker Safe in the Angeles National Forest Los Angeles County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Teams (SAR) were successful in safely locating missing hiker Rene Compean today, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at approximately 3:45 p.m., in the Angeles National Forest.... Mr. Compean was reported missing yesterday, Monday, April 12, 2021 at approximately 6:00 p.m. SAR Teams were activated and immediately started to search for Rene in the Mt. Waterman area. They were worried for the missing hiker since it was getting dark and cold. They searched throughout the night without success and a new team was assembled first thing this morning to continue the search. Unfortunately, Rene did not have his "location" on for his phone, so team members were unable to get his location code from the photo. We were able to send the photo out to the media and on social media platforms hoping someone would recognize the area in the photo and call us to help. SAR Team members were able to communicate with a member of the community who is also an avid hiker in the Angeles National Forest. He shared information he knew about the area pictured in our posts. Our Air5 started to search in the area of Twin Peaks East and Triplet Rocks where they flew low, and close to the mountain. Through the fog they found Rene safe. He was airlifted to meet with our rescuers and pose for a quick picture (included). LASD wants to thank everyone that pulled together and helped us find Rene safe and sound so quickly. We greatly appreciate the many phone calls, emails and social media posts with information.

Photo sent in from a lost hiker to his friend Monday evening after getting lost in the My Waterman area. While some decide to turn location services off on mobile devices at times for security/safety, it’s important to turn them ON when going hiking, ESPECIALLY alone so you can be located should you get lost or disoriented. Also make sure your mobile device is fully charged. If it is approaching sundown and you are unable to return to your starting point, notify someone and/...or call 911 immediately The hiker was successfully rescued Tuesday afternoon. Details on the rescue coming in the next post #SAR #SearchAndRescue #LASD #LASDSAR

Our LASD Lost Hills Family recently suffered another loss. The loss of Deputy Michael Treinen who served as the Training officer for the reserves there. Deputy Treinen faithfully served the citizens of Los Angeles County for over 30 years, spending the majority of that time assigned to Lost Hills Station. Deputy Treinen trained many of our now seasoned deputies that continue to patrol our jurisdiction. He finished his service at Lost Hills Station as the homeless liaison fo...r the City of Malibu and as mentioned above, also the training officer for reserve deputies before retiring last year. Deputy Treinen was beloved by his community and by those who worked alongside him. Rest in Peace Mike, your service, humility and quiet strength will never be forgotten. #thankyouforyourservice @lasd_lhs @thelocalmalibu @malibudailynews @acornnewspaper @TheMalibuTimes

A first responder is not just a deputy, not just a firefighter, not just an officer, but those who come together during times of need to do what they are traine...d to do. Respond. Assist. Provide safety. Santa Clarita Station deputies, LA County Firefighters, California Highway Patrol officers, and members of the Search and Rescue team from both Santa Clarita Valley and Montrose, came together to help rescue a driver whose vehicle went 100ft over the side of Sand Canyon Tuesday night. PhotoCred: Austin Dave

While you were sleeping SCV SAR, Montrose SAR, LACoFD and CHP were rescuing a male driver that went 100 ft over the side. He was down there for 6 hours before getting the attention of a passerby.

A man was rescued six hours after his vehicle plunged over the side of Sand Canyon Road overnight. The incident unfolded shortly before 12:30 a.m. near Bear Div...ide, south of Santa Clarita city limits when a passing motorist hear a horn honking and shouts for help. The motorist called 911 which triggered a rope rescue response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and teams from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, Santa Clarita Valley Search & Rescue Team, LASD - Montrose Search and Rescue Team, CHP - Newhall and the American Medical Response Copter 16 was also dispatched in hoist configuration in case an aerial rescue was required. A firefighter geared up to rappel down a hillside to the crash site. He was tethered to engine 123 and sent down to the man in distress. After making contact with the man, the firefighter secured him to a rope. A team of firefighters teamed up with deputies and CHP officers to pull them both up. After several minutes, the man was top side and safe. It was determined the man had crashed six hours earlier and had hoped someone would hear him. They did.

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MAX HUNTSMAN OMITS THE FACTS ONCE AGAIN October 5, 2020 Today, I learned of the latest Office of Inspector General (OIG) report. ... Conspicuously absent from the report is the fact the OIG had multiple opportunities to address the Banditos issue during the four years under my predecessor but chose to remain silent. This is because his job as a political appointee is to do whatever the Board instructs him to do. Mr. Huntsman now claims the past is the present, while willfully omitting all of the progress which has been made. His actions are purely politically driven and an attempt to undermine the reputation of the Department. The report alleges investigators did not conduct a thorough investigation into the Kennedy Hall deputy on deputy fight. This is false. Both criminal and administrative investigations were conducted where investigators interviewed over 70 involved parties and witnesses in the case. In addition, this case was submitted to the District Attorney’s Justice System Integrity Division (JSID) for their review and their office concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The facts are that immediately after taking office, I relieved the East Los Angeles Station captain of his command, overhauled the entire leadership of the station, and transferred 36 personnel. In February of 2020, I became the first and only sheriff to successfully implement a policy specifically addressing employee groups which violate the rights of other employees or members of the public. 3-01/050.83. Employee Groups which Violate Rights of Other Employees or Members of the Public (http://pars.lasd.org/Viewer/Manuals/10008/Content/14944) On August 13, 2020, at the conclusion of the Kennedy Hall fight between deputies investigation, I held a press conference to publish the results of the investigation for the public. Twenty-six deputies involved in that early morning fight were either suspended or terminated. As has become his pattern, Mr. Huntsman seems to have once again intentionally omitted facts which do not further his political agenda. Please view our August 13, 2020, press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEg6Gzilpt4&feature=youtu.be

11 year old Max Durfee and his 8 year old brother Carson decided this past weekend that they needed to do something to raise money to help the injured @lasdtran...sit Deputies that were attacked at a @metrolosangeles train station on Saturday 9/12. They came up with a clever idea of making craft sodas and selling them on the corner near their home. 2 days and several hundred customers later, they had surpassed their $300. goal and sold over $1100. worth of product. Today, with the news cameras from @knbc4 and @abc7la rolling, they presented their donation directly to @lacosheriff. A grateful and frankly taken aback Sheriff Villanueva humbly accepted the hard earned donation and praised the boys and their parents for their generosity and civic mindedness. Keep it up boys. We have badges with your names on them someday! #civicduty #lasd #defendthepolice #weneverquit #bettertogether #communityengagement

While our deputies are continuing to recover from being ambushed & shot multiple times Saturday night, the nation has truly shown how wonderful they are. It is ...heartwarming to receive letters/emails of support, cards, donations & flowers every day since the shooting. Our recovering deputies, their loved ones & the entire #LASD family can’t thank you enough for showing us a tremendous amount of kindness.

$100K REWARD OFFER in Manhunt for Suspect in Ambush Shooting of 2 LA Sheriff’s Deputies #Compton Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigators are continu...ing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting of two LASD deputies. The incident was reported Saturday, September 12, 2020, at approximately 6:58 p.m., at the MLK Transit Center in Compton. A lone gunman ambushed two of our deputies last night. The suspect approached the vehicle from behind and fired several rounds from his firearm at the deputies, striking them. The deputies sustained critical injuries. The suspect is described as a male Black 28-30 years-old, wearing dark clothing. He was last seen northbound on Willowbrook Avenue in a black 4-door sedan. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has authorized a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. There is no additional information available at this time. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said We at the LASD would like to offer our sincerest appreciation for the overwhelming support being offered from all over the Nation. We also wish to thank the LA County Board of Supervisors for sponsoring the $100K reward for the arrest and conviction of this coward." Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

#LASD Seeking Public’s Help in Locating Missing Person, Oscar Leveringston, of #Lancaster Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit continu...es the search for missing person Oscar Lee Leveringston. He is an 81 year-old man who was last contacted on November 1, 2018 by telephone. Oscar is described as 5’7 tall, 150lbs., brown eyes and brown hair. Mr. Leveringston’s family is concerned for his well-being and asking for the public’s assistance in locating him. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Missing Persons Unit, at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

To those protesting at South LA Sheriff’s Station: We support the community wanting to protest, to peacefully exercise their 1st Amendment rights. However, we... are concerned there are individuals from outside of the community, and state, wanting to incite riots. Those individuals have already committed acts of vandalism, looting and assaults utilizing rocks, pipes and mortars. Everyone’s public safety is our priority. If you are in the area, please be aware of your surroundings so that you are not hurt by those inciting violence. #StaySafe

Sheriff Villanueva discusses #BobcatFire update, response, resources, & law enforcement safety missions. @LACoFD

ADVISORY: Due to extreme heat, Towsley Canyon and Mentryville hiking trails will be temporarily closed until 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7th. Our partners at Mounta...in Recreation & Conservation Authority said within LA County, emergency personnel were making rescue after rescue for heat-related issues. Be safe SCV, stay cool.

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING Temperatures will be dangerously high this weekend. Air conditioning will be your best friend. If you need a cool place to go, the Steve...nson Ranch Library will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday as an Emergency Cooling Center. - Avoid strenuous activities. During the heat of summer, our Search and Rescue Team occasionally receives emergent calls of hikers suffering from heat exhaustion in remote locations. *This holiday weekend is not the time to plan hiking excursions* - Wear light clothing. - Check on family members and neighbors. - Drink plenty of fluids. - Know the signs & symptoms of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Learn more at https://www.ready.gov/heat Stay safe, stay cool SCV. Only 17 days until the first day of Fall!

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors thankfully approved the Budget for our Department. I want to thank our Sheriff’s Department team who worked ...collaboratively with ALADS, PPOA and SEIU unions to avoid 745 County employee layoffs. Our plan will provide employment stability through the 20/21 fiscal year as we work together towards maximizing public safety despite a decrease in funding. See more

*UPDATE* #LASD Seeking More Victims of Sexual Battery/Lewd Acts, Suspect Randy Dee Headley, #Paramount ****Special Victims Bureau detectives are continuing to s...eek any possible additional victims of Suspect Randy Headley after many victims came forward and more charges have been added. Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau are investigating a series of sexual assaults which involved the proprietor of a silk screen printing business in the city of Paramount, known to do business as Logos Two, LA Clothing Company or Downey Sporting Goods. The businesses were located at 8136 Rosecrans Avenue, Paramount and 7901 Somerset Boulevard, Unit C, Paramount. The business owner, Randy Headley, recruited and hired young women between the ages 17-25 years old to handle t-shirt merchandise and customer service. The victims were also asked to model suggestive company apparel while Suspect Headley photographed them. On May 1, 2020, Suspect Headley was arrested and criminally charged with numerous counts of Sexual Battery. Suspect Headley is currently in custody with a $6,210,000.00 bail. Suspect Headley is suspected of sexually assaulting and/or sexually harassing young women who entered his business or had been hired by him. The business provided apparel to many local schools, sports organizations and community groups. Suspect Headley also served as a youth baseball and softball coach in Downey, Paramount and Compton. The District Attorney’s Office along with Special Victims Bureau detectives have recently discovered several additional victims of violent sexual assaults involving Suspect Headley. As a result, on August, 31st, 2020, Suspect Headley was charged with additional counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child under 14, Assault with Intent to Commit Rape, multiple counts of Sexual Penetration by Use of Force, and multiple counts of Sexual Battery. It was also alleged Suspect Headley committed sexual assaults against more than 22 victims. Suspect Headley will appear at Compton Court on October 8, 2020, for arraignment on the additional charges. Based on Suspect Headley’s prolific criminal behavior, detectives believe there may be additional unidentified victims. Detectives are urging any and all possible victims to come forward. Detectives believe many of the victims were either minors at the time of the incidents and/or lived in the area of Paramount near the business Suspect Headley operated as Logos Two, LA Clothing Company or Downey Sporting Goods. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department - Special Victims Bureau is tasked with investigating the sexual and physical abuse of children and felonious sexual assaults involving adult victims. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Victims Bureau toll free tip line at (877) 710-5273 or by email at [email protected]. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or use your smartphone by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile APP or P3 Mobile for the hearing impaired on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website. ______________________________________ ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victim’s Bureau detectives are investigating a 2020 sexual assault case which involved a business owner of a silk screen printing business in the city of Paramount named Logos Two and also known as LA Clothing Company. The owner, Randy Headley, would entice and lure young women between the ages 17-25 who were hired to model the t-shirt merchandise. While the victims were inside his business they were asked to model suggestive company apparel and they agreed to have their pictures taken. During the photoshoot, the suspect would grope his victims and in most cases sexually assault them. Suspect Randy Headley was arrested pursuant to multiple counts of sexual battery. He is currently in Sheriff Custody on a $1,150,000 bail. The District Attorney’s Office along with Special Victims Bureau SVB detectives have recently discovered several new additional victims involving the same suspect. Based on the suspect ongoing behavior, detectives believe there may still be some unidentified additional victims that have yet to come forward and are seeking the public’s help in identifying any additional victims. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department - Special Victims Bureau is tasked with investigating the sexual and physical abuse of children and felonious sexual assaults involving adult victims. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Victims Bureau toll free tip line at (877) 710-5273 or by email at [email protected]. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or use your smartphone by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile APP or P3 Mobile for the hearing impaired on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.