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Foster mom to be arraigned for being an accessory to the rape of her kids

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Maria Esther Hernandez

Santa Ana Police Department & Orange County District Attorney Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Case # 13CF0803, 13CF0322: March 13, 2013

FOSTER MOTHER TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR BEING AN ACCESSORY TO HUSBAND’S RAPE OF A CHILD UNDER THEIR CARE

SANTA ANA – A foster mother will be arraigned tomorrow for being an accessory to her husband’s rape of a child under their care. Maria Esther Hernandez, 59, Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact. If convicted, she faces a maximum sentence of three years in state prison. She is being held on $20,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, Thursday, at 10:00 a.m. in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Santa Ana siblings face trial for murdering while pretending to sell fruit

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Alejandro Romero and Gladys Romero

Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 10CF2917: March 11, 2013

WOMAN FACES TRIAL FOR ROBBERY-MURDER OF MAN AFTER PRETENDING WITH BROTHER TO BE DOOR-TO-DOOR FRUIT SALESMEN

SANTA ANA – A woman faces a jury trial tomorrow for the robbery and murder of a Santa Ana man with her brother by gaining entry into his home by pretending to be fruit salesmen. Gladys Romero, 35, both of Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count of special circumstances murder during the commission of robbery, kidnapping, and burglary with an additional sentencing enhancement for the personal discharge of a firearm causing great bodily injury and death. If convicted, she faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison without the possibility of parole. Opening statements are expected to begin tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in Department C-30, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Santa Ana foster dad charged with raping girls he later adopted

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Felipe Hernandez

Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 13CF0322: March 7, 2013
Contacts:
Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

FOSTER PARENT CHARGED WITH RAPING, MOLESTING, AND ABUSING THREE GIRLS AGES 9, 11, AND 15 UNDER HIS CARE

SANTA ANA – A foster parent has been charged with raping, molesting, and abusing three girls when they were 9, 11, and 15 years old. Felipe Hernandez, 66, Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count of aggravated sexual assault, one felony count of forcible lewd act on a child under 14 years old, three felony counts of lewd act upon a child under 14 years old, two felony counts of lewd act upon a child, one felony count of unlawful sexual intercourse, one felony count of oral copulation of a minor, one felony count of sexual penetration by foreign object of minor, one felony count of possession and control of child pornography, and one misdemeanor count of sexual battery with sentencing enhancement allegations for multiple victims and substantial sexual conduct with a child. Continue reading→

Santa Ana man convicted for killing wife who hated his gambling and cheating

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Agustin Armaraz Espinoza and Marisela Espinoza

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 10CF2088: February 27, 2013

Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718; Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

MAN CONVICTED OF MURDERING WIFE AFTER MARITAL DISCORD OVER HIS GAMBLING AND CHEATING

SANTA ANA – A man was convicted today of murdering his wife after she asked him to move out of their home for gambling away $100,000 in pension money and learning of his extra-marital relationship. Agustin Armaraz Espinoza, 58, Santa Ana, was found guilty by a jury of one felony count of murder and faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state at his sentencing May 17, 2013, in Department C-44, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Santa Ana man killed wife when she tossed him due to gambling and cheating

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Agustin Armaraz Espinoza and Marisela Espinoza

Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 10CF2088: February 20, 2013
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718; Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

MAN FACES TRIAL FOR MURDERING WIFE AFTER MARITAL DISCORD OVER HIS GAMBLING AND CHEATING

SANTA ANA – A man faces trial today for murdering his wife after she asked him to move out of their home for gambling away $100,000 in pension money and learning of his extra-marital relationship. Agustin Armaraz Espinoza, 58, Santa Ana, is charged with one felony count of murder and faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state prison if convicted. Opening statements are expected to begin this afternoon, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Department C-44, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined. Continue reading→

Santa Ana man sentenced for sexually assaulting 2 women and a 12-year-old

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Leonel Santana Cervantes

Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release, Case # 11CF3116: February 19, 2013
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718; Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

MAN SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS AND EIGHT MONTHS IN PRISON FOR VICTIMIZING TWO WOMEN AND SEXUALLY ASSAULTING 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHO LIVED IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD

SANTA ANA – A man was sentenced to 10 years and eight months in state prison and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration today for victimizing two women and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, who all lived on the same street in Santa Ana. Leonel Santana Cervantes, 44, Santa Ana, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of first degree residential burglary of an inhabited dwelling, one felony count of lewd acts on a child under 14, and one misdemeanor count of peeking. Continue reading→

O.C.D.A. to participate at this year’s Year of the Snake Tet Festival

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Tony Rackauckas Tet Festival

Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: February 8, 2013
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO CELEBRATE THE “YEAR OF THE SNAKE” AT 32ND ANNUAL TET FESTIVAL

GARDEN GROVE – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) is proud to participate in the 32nd annual Tet Festival this weekend Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. The 2013 Tet Festival is a celebration of the Vietnamese New Year, “Year of the Snake,” and will feature entertainment, games and prizes, food, art and culture vendors, and exhibitors from local business, government, and law enforcement agencies. This event will take place at Garden Grove Park, 9301 Westminster Avenue, Garden Grove. Continue reading→

Santa Ana woman busted for stabbing a new mom and trying to kidnap her baby

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Gabriela Osorio

Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: January 16, 2013
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718,
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

WOMAN SENTENCED TO 24 YEARS IN PRISON FOR STABBING NEW MOTHER IN ORDER TO KIDNAP HER BABY GIRL

SANTA ANA – A woman was sentenced today to 24 years in state prison for stabbing a new mother to kidnap her infant child. Gabriela Osorio, 30, Santa Ana, pleaded guilty to one felony count each of attempted murder, kidnapping a child under 14 years of age, first degree residential burglary, criminal threats, false imprisonment by violence, and three felony counts of aggravated assault with a knife causing great bodily injury with sentencing enhancements and allegations for having a non-accomplice present during a residential burglary, causing great bodily injury, and the personal use of a deadly weapon. Continue reading→

Santa Ana man convicted of lewd conduct with an 8-year-old boy

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Pedro Castillo-Sanchez

Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: December 19, 2012
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

MAN SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IN PRISON FOR TOUCHING 8-YEAR-OLD BOY’S PENIS AND MASTURBATING IN FRONT OF THE VICTIM

SANTA ANA – A man was convicted and sentenced today to three years in state prison for touching an 8-year-old boy’s penis and taking off his own pants and masturbating in front of the victim. Pedro Castillo-Sanchez, 35, Santa Ana, pleaded guilty to one felony count of lewd acts with a child under 14 with a sentencing enhancement allegation of substantial sexual conduct with a child. Continue reading→

100 students toured the Ford HQ in Irvine as a gang prevention incentive

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Henry Ford III

Orange County District Attorney
Press Release, For Immediate Release: December 6, 2012
Contacts:, Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718

Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

100 STUDENTS INVITED FOR AN INSIDE LOOK AT FORD REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS FOR GANG PREVENTION INCENTIVE

*Media interested in attending are asked to arrive at the Ford building by 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 7, 2012

ORANGE COUNTY – Ford Motor Company (Ford) has invited 100 elementary and middle school at-risk students to visit the Ford facilities as an incentive for positive behavior, perfect attendance, and staying out of gangs. To earn this reward, the students met a challenge to have no unexcused absences, criminal activity or arrests, violence or weapons on campus, and no gang-related clothing, writing, or behavior.

During the visit to the Ford Irvine headquarters, the students will spend time with Ford’s design team learning about the studio design process, including the Ford Shelby GR1, the Lincoln MKR and the Ford START, three futuristic concept cars. Continue reading→

Santa Ana man sentenced for raping two women and stabbing one of them

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Orange County District Attorney Press Release, For Immediate Release: September 11, 2012

Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

MAN LINKED THROUGH DNA SENTENCED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF TWO WOMEN AND STABBING ONE OF THE VICTIMS IN THE HEAD

SANTA ANA – A man was convicted and sentenced today for sexually assaulting two women and stabbing one of them in the head after luring or pulling them into his car. Juan Carlos Quintas, 31, Santa Ana, pleaded guilty yesterday, Sept. 10, 2012, to one felony count of forced oral copulation for Jane Doe #1, one felony count of forcible rape for Jane Doe #2, and two felony counts of aggravated assault with a knife. He was sentenced to seven years in state prison and lifetime sex offender registration. The sentence was a negotiated plea between the People and the defense, taking into consideration the wishes of the victims. Continue reading→

UCI professor held for alleged arson, may have planned to murder students

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Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release, Case # 12NF2212: July 31, 2012
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, , Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

UCI PROFESSOR TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR ARSONS OF SON’S HIGH SCHOOL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S HOME, AND NEARBY PARK
*OCDA is seeking no bail after police found e-mails detailing defendant’s plan to murder students and administrators

SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) will be seeking to have a defendant held without bail for committing a series of arsons after the Irvine Police Department (IPD) discovered e-mails by the defendant detailing plans to murder students and administrators at an Irvine high school. Continue reading→

O.C.D.A. hosts 13th annual Summer Youth Education Conference on Aug. 6

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Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: August 1, 2012
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

OCDA HOSTS 13th ANNUAL SUMMER YOUTH EDUCATION CONFERENCE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

SANTA ANA – Orange County high school students will have the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look next week at what it’s like to be a prosecutor, police detective, and judge during the 13th Annual Summer Youth Education Conference. This weeklong program will begin Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. and will include over 35 hours of hands-on activities, culminating in a mock trial and a graduation ceremony on Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. Continue reading→

Molestation charges filed against Santa Ana Boxing Club’s Anthony Serrano

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Orange County District Attorney

Press Release, For Immediate Release: July 17, 2012
Contacts: Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff, Office: 714-347-8408, Cell: 714-292-2718
Farrah Emami, Spokesperson, Office: 714-347-8405, Cell: 714-323-4486

BOXING COACH TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR MOLESTING TWO 14-YEAR-OLD BOYS IN HIS SANTA ANA HOME

SANTA ANA – A boxing coach will be arraigned today for sexually assaulting two 14-year-old boys, whom he met through a Santa Ana boxing club. Anthony Serrano, 45, Santa Ana, is charged with four felony counts of lewd acts on a child and faces a maximum sentence of five years in state prison if convicted. The People will be requesting Serrano be held on $200,000 bail at his arraignment today, Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined. Continue reading→

Supervisor Moorlach addresses Bustamante arrest in email update

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Subject: MOORLACH UPDATE — Carlos Bustamante — July 3, 2012
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 21:45:01 +0000
From: Moorlach, John

To refresh your memory, you may want to reread MOORLACH UPDATE — Closed Sessions — March 14, 2012, which I am providing below. The reason I refer to this UPDATE is that I was unable to comment publicly on this issue until a thorough investigation had been concluded. The District Attorney, Tony Rackauckas, and his staff completed their investigation and arrested Santa Ana Councilman and former Orange County employee Carlos Bustamante yesterday evening. Continue reading→