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Santa Clarita Roommate Accused of Poisoning Food Detained After Standoff, Case Sent to DA

Prosecutors are reviewing the case after deputies detained 42-year-old Timothy Bradbury in a standoff, then released him to family with a citation.

Overview

  • Surveillance footage shared with deputies shows a man in a mask spraying an aerosol substance over groceries, pantry items and kitchen surfaces on multiple dates in late 2025.
  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says investigators executed a search warrant and recovered potential evidence, including a blue can resembling insect spray seen in the video.
  • Deputies called a Mental Evaluation Team during an hours-long standoff before Bradbury exited the home and was detained without force.
  • LASD officials say Bradbury received a citation with a notice to appear in court and was released to family, with the case forwarded for review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
  • The roommates report months of unexplained illnesses and ER visits, including a medical finding of liver damage, and they have since left the residence while the investigation continues.