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Sheriff reports 21 Part 1 crimes in February; council praises drop in burglaries
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Deputy Simfuegos told the Calabasas City Council that there were 21 Part 1 crimes in February, a 28.1% drop referenced in the report; council members credited increased patrols and prosecution. The deputy said arrests were made in several cases, including aggravated assaults and vehicle-related crimes.
Deputy Simfuegos delivered the February crime report to the Calabasas City Council on April 8, saying there were 21 Part 1 crimes in the city for the month and that the figure represented a 28.1% reduction compared with the prior period cited in the report.
The deputy listed three aggravated assaults (two domestic-violence incidents) with suspects taken into custody, one commercial burglary under investigation along Parkway Calabasas, several vehicle burglaries and thefts concentrated in apartment complexes and park streets, and three grand theft autos. "There was a total of 21 part 1 crimes in February," Deputy Simfuegos said.
Mayor James Bazajan highlighted the drop in residential burglaries, comparing year-to-date figures: "Year to date, 2025, there were 13. Year to date this year is 1," he said, and he credited local prosecution and increased patrols for the trend. Council members thanked deputies for proactive patrols and noted the importance of residents locking vehicles and not leaving valuables in plain view.
The sheriff's representative said detectives had identified suspects in some cases and that investigations remain active. No public testimony was submitted on the report, and the council accepted the report as presented.
