A 55-year-old Canyon Country man was detained Aug. 25 in connection with an alleged assault with a deadly weapon during a May 26 road-rage incident at Copper Hill Drive and Newhall Ranch Road in Saugus. Deputies say the suspect pointed a handgun; a warrant was later issued, and he was arrested on suspicion of assault with a firearm. Bail is set at $50,000.
WHO:A 55-year-old Canyon Country man (name not provided); Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Deputy Mariela Picard
WHAT:Detained and arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon/firearm tied to an alleged road-rage incident
WHEN:Aug 25, 2026
WHERE:Copper Hill Drive and Newhall Ranch Road, Saugus (Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station area)
WHY:The alleged trigger was a road-rage incident in which the suspect allegedly pointed a handgun at another motorist.
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