Suspect in Castaic shooting rejects plea
Suspect in Castaic shooting rejects plea
Source: The Signal
Date: 07/31/2026 5:56pm
Article Summary:
**Castaic Shooting Suspect Rejects Plea Deal, Prior Conviction Upheld as Case Heads to Trial**
A judge has denied a request to dismiss a prior robbery conviction for Raul Martinez, 45, who faces six felony charges stemming from a 2024 armed standoff with a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in Castaic. After rejecting a prosecution plea deal of more than 19 years in prison, Martinez is now headed toward trial, where his prior conviction could significantly increase a potential sentence that already exceeds 50 years.
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Date: 07/31/2026 5:56pm
Article Summary:
**Castaic Shooting Suspect Rejects Plea Deal, Prior Conviction Upheld as Case Heads to Trial**
A judge has denied a request to dismiss a prior robbery conviction for Raul Martinez, 45, who faces six felony charges stemming from a 2024 armed standoff with a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in Castaic. After rejecting a prosecution plea deal of more than 19 years in prison, Martinez is now headed toward trial, where his prior conviction could significantly increase a potential sentence that already exceeds 50 years.
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