17-05-2025
Man arrested after smashing windows of L.A. County hookah lounge
Deputies in Castaic arrested a man who smashed the windows of a hookah lounge early Saturday.
According to a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spokesperson, deputies were originally requested to respond to reports of a vandalism at 31585 Castaic Road around 12:30 a.m.
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The address given by authorities is Habebe Cafe and Hookah Lounge.
Upon arriving, the deputies located two businesses with smashed windows, although video footage obtained by KTLA appears to show that only the hookah lounge had sustained damage.
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The suspect barricaded himself inside the business but was arrested after deputies entered the premises, the spokesperson said. He was not identified, and it is unclear what charges he may face.
It was not immediately clear exactly how much damage was caused.
Alexis Lewis contributed to this report.
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