URGENT UPDATE: A 35-year-old man has been arrested following a reported sexual assault involving a teenage girl in the Santa Clara Riverbed in Canyon Country. The incident occurred on Monday morning and has prompted an immediate investigation by the Special Victims Bureau of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.
According to Shirley Miller, spokeswoman for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the arrest of George Valle was confirmed after deputies responded to a call at Soledad Canyon Road, near the intersection with Camp Plenty Road. Authorities reported that the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
Sgt. Joseph Mesa, who oversees the Special Victims Unit, stated, “The investigation is ongoing and in the early stages.” He also reassured the community that detectives do not believe there is any ongoing danger. The nature of the allegations indicates a serious violation, as Valle has been charged under California Penal Code section 261(a)1, which addresses situations where a victim is incapable of giving legal consent due to mental or physical conditions.
Valle remains in custody as of this writing, with a bail set at $265,000. This is not his first brush with the law; records show he was previously arrested for petty theft on October 31 and released the following day. He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday at the San Fernando Courthouse.
The community is urged to remain vigilant as this investigation unfolds. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
This incident highlights the need for awareness and safety in our communities, especially concerning vulnerable individuals.
