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Popular Hawaiian Singer Sentenced after Pleading to Sexually Molesting Two Sisters

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

LOS ANGELES – A popular Hawaiian singer was given a six-year suspended state prison sentence today after pleading no contest to sexually molesting two young sisters in the 1990s, the District Attorney’s office announced.

Cecilio Rodriguez, 67, of the singing group Cecilio and Kapono, pleaded to sexually molesting the first victim between 1996 and 1998, and sexually molesting her sister between 1997 and 1999, said Deputy District Attorney Adrian Roxas.

Rodriguez was on tour at the various times of the assaults and staying with their family in their Carson home. One victim, now 21, was between seven and eight years old at the time of the assault and her sister, now 23, was between eight and nine years old when she was sexually molested.

The crimes were discovered last year when one of the women revealed the assault to her father after she refused to visit Rodriguez in Hawaii, Roxas said.

Both victims tearfully addressed Superior Court Judge Gary Hahn, telling the judge how Rodriguez had violated their parents trust.

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Michigan Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Participating in Child Pornography Ring and Producing Child Pornography

Friday, January 27th, 2012

RIVERSIDE, California – A Michigan man was sentenced today to 25 years in federal prison for filming his sexual abuse of a young boy and distributing a video to members of an international child exploitation enterprise.

Joshua Boras, 34, of Lapeer, Michigan, was sentenced by United States District Judge Virginia A. Phillips. In December 2010, Boras pleaded guilty to one count of participation in a child exploitation enterprise and one count of production of child pornography.

The sentencing of Boras was announced by Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, United States Attorney André Birotte Jr. and Assistant Director in Charge Steve Martinez of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office.

Boras was affiliated with the “Lost Boy” online bulletin board, which according to court documents and proceedings was dedicated to men who have a sexual interest in young boys and was established to provide a forum to trade child pornography. Federal authorities, working in conjunction with a coalition of international law enforcement agencies, shut down the Lost Boy bulletin board approximately three years ago. As a result of the investigation, 16 named defendants were charged in the United States and arrested for their roles in the bulletin board. To date, 15 defendants have pleaded guilty or have been convicted at trial, and one defendant died in custody.

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L.A. Physician Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Assaulting Female Patients

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

LOS ANGELES – A doctor convicted of sexually assaulting eight of his female patients and an undercover detective was sentenced today to 12 years, six months in state prison and ordered to pay restitution.

Before sentencing Dr. Kevin Antario Brown, Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor denied two defense motions for a new trial. Judge Pastor said he was satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that there was sufficient evidence to sustain the verdicts.

Brown himself addressed the court, along with several of his family members and friends, asking for leniency. Two victims also spoke, saying he should be taken off the street.

Judge Pastor said that while he believed that Brown, the son of former Bermuda Premier Ewart Brown, had excellent qualities, he also engaged in predatory behavior and preyed on vulnerable patients with medical and psychological issues and sexually exploited them.

“He has very serious character flaws,” Judge Pastor said. “And the court recognizes that he stands convicted of extremely serious, violent, sexual offenses.”

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8 Inland Empire Child Pornography Suspects Arrested by ICE Agents

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

Ontario man allegedly possessed more than 500,000 explicit images

RIVERSIDE, California –  An Ontario pipefitter, who allegedly amassed one of the largest collections of child pornography ever found, is among eight Inland Empire men arrested this morning by federal agents as part of a coordinated enforcement effort targeting the possession and trafficking of child pornography.

Michael Peterson, 58, was taken into custody at his residence this morning by agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Peterson is charged in a three-count criminal complaint with possessing, receiving and distributing child pornography. In July, ICE HSI agents executed a search warrant at Peterson’s home and seized several computer hard drives and a laptop computer. A forensic analysis of those devices revealed more than 500,000 images and 7,500 videos of suspected child pornography. Peterson initially came under suspicion based on a lead obtained during an undercover investigation by Delaware-based HSI agents targeting a peer-to-peer file sharing network.

“Child exploitation crimes victimize the most vulnerable members of our society,” said United States Attorney André Birotte Jr. “The victimization of children for sexual purposes is one of the most heinous crimes imaginable, and that is why prosecuting child predators is one of the top priorities of the Justice Department.”

Debra Parker, the assistant special agent in charge for ICE HSI in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, stated: “Every time these illegal images are produced, transmitted or viewed, a child is victimized. We owe it to the young victims in these cases to pursue the offenders aggressively, since many of the children who are sexually exploited by those who produce child pornography will bear the emotional scars for rest of their lives.”

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HOCKEY MOTHER TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING SON'S 13 AND 16-YEAR-OLD FRIENDS

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

NEWPORT BEACH - A hockey mother has surrendered herself to the court and will be arraigned today on charges of sexually assaulting two boys, 13 and 16, who were friends with her son on his hockey team. Kathia Maria Davis, 44, Laguna Niguel, is charged with two felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 for John Doe #1, four felony counts of unlawful sexual intercourse for John Doe #2, and a sentencing enhancement allegation for substantial sexual conduct with a child for John Doe #1. If convicted, she faces a maximum sentence of 12 years and eight months in state prison. Davis is scheduled to be arraigned today, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011, in Department H-2, Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach. The time is to be determined.

In April 2005, Davis is accused of meeting 13-year-old John Doe #1 through her son’s hockey team. On a night between April 30, 2005, and April 29, 2006, the defendant is accused letting her son and John Doe #1 drink alcohol in her home during a sleepover. After her son and daughter went to sleep on the floor of the room they were all in, Davis is accused of kissing and masturbating the 13-year-old boy.

In July 2010, Davis is accused of knowing 16-year-old John Doe #2 through her son’s hockey team. On four occasions between July 1, 2010, and July 31, 2011, the defendant is accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse with John Doe #2 at her home in her bedroom. On some of those occasions, her two children were present in the house. Davis is accused of giving John Doe #2 alcohol.

John Doe #2 told his mother about the unlawful sexual contact and alcohol consumption with Davis, and the Orange County Sherriff’s Department was subsequently contacted.

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Child Talent Manager Charged in Sex Abuse Case

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

LOS ANGELES – A 47-year-old Santa Monica man employed as a children’s talent manager was charged today with multiple felony counts of child sex abuse, the District Attorney’s Office announced.

Deputy District Attorney Ronda Brody of the Van Nuys Branch Office said Martin Weiss (dob 08/01/64) is charged with three counts of sodomy of a person under 16; two counts each of lewd act upon a child and continuous sexual abuse; and one count of forcible lewd act upon a child.

Weiss is expected to be arraigned this afternoon in Department 100 of Van Nuys Superior Court. He is charged in case No. LA069524.

The charges involve one victim, an aspiring singer, who allegedly was abused between March 1, 2005, and June 21, 2008. The abuse began when the victim was 11 years old and concluded when the boy was 14, the prosecutor said.

If convicted as charged, Weiss faces a maximum sentence of 34 years in state prison. His bail is recommended at $800,000.

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MAN SENTENCED TO 55 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR ATTEMPTING TO KIDNAP, KIDNAPPING, AND/OR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING THREE GIRLS

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

SANTA ANA - A man was sentenced today to 55 years to life in state prison kidnapping and/or sexually assaulting three different girls between the ages of 10 and 16 years old over a 5-month period using two different cars. Alfredo Granados Canchola, 29, Artesia, was found guilty by a jury Sept. 7, 2011, of five felony counts and a sentencing enhancement for the commission of a sexual offense against more than one victim.

Jane Doe #1
As to Jane Doe #1, Canchola was found guilty of one felony count of kidnapping to commit a sex offense and one felony count of lewd acts upon a child under the age of 14. At approximately 7:45 a.m. on March 19, 2009, 13-year-old Jane Doe #1 was walking to school in Anaheim. The defendant approached the victim in his white 1988 Toyota Camry and repeatedly asked Jane Doe #1 if she wanted a ride. He finally convinced her to get in his car. He drove away from the school, touched her thigh, and attempted to prevent her from getting out of the car. The victim was able to jump out of the moving car and reported the incident to Anaheim Police.

Jane Doe #2
As to Jane Doe #2, Canchola was found guilty of one felony count of sexual penetration by foreign object by force and one felony count of aggravated kidnap with the intent to commit a sexual offense. At approximately 1:00 p.m. on May 19, 2009, 16-year-old Jane Doe #2 was driving in her car on Interstate 405. The defendant waved to her and asked her for directions. He pretended that he could not hear her and got Jane Doe #2 to follow him to an apartment parking lot. Canchola forced Jane Doe #2 into his burgundy Lexus, fondled her breasts, and forcibly digitally penetrated her. Jane Doe #2 was able to text a male friend for help and was able to get away. She reported what happened to a trusted adult and it was later reported to police.

Jane Doe #3
As to Jane Doe #3, Canchola was found guilty of one felony count of attempting to kidnap to commit a sexual offense. At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Aug. 15, 2009, 10-year-old Jane Doe #3 was helping her family clean out the garage of their home in an unincorporated area of Anaheim and went to take the trash out. As the victim rode her Razor Scooter down the driveway to the dumpsters at the rear of the complex, Canchola pulled up next to her in the same burgundy Lexus sedan as used in the case of Jane Doe #2. He pretended to look for someone and asked Jane Doe #3 if she knew the person. When Jane Doe #3 said “no,” Canchola drove to the end of the driveway, pulled over, and parked his car.

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REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER CONVICTED

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER CONVICTED OF VIOLATING ORANGE COUNTY CHILD SAFETY ZONE ORDINANCE BY ENTERING MILE SQUARE REGIONAL PARK ON CINCO DE MAYO

WESTMINSTER - A registered sex offender was convicted yesterday for violating the Orange County Sex Offender Ordinance by entering a County park. Hugo Godinez, 29, Santa Ana, was found guilty Nov. 14, 2011, of one misdemeanor count of prohibited sex offender entering a County park without the written permission from Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD). He was also convicted of one misdemeanor count of failing to register and show proof of residency upon release from incarceration. He faces a maximum sentence of one year in Orange County Jail at his sentencing hearing on Nov. 17, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. in Department W-13, West Justice Center, Westminster.

ORANGE COUNTY CODIFIED ORDINANCE 3-18-3 (PROHIBITED OFFENDER ENTERING A COUNTY PARK)
California Penal Code sections 290, et seq. require individuals convicted of certain crimes to register as sex offenders. The registration process is used to ensure that such offenders shall be readily available for police surveillance at all times because such offenders are deemed likely to commit similar offenses in the future.

The Orange County Codified Ordinance 3-18-3 defines an Orange County Park as any County-owned, leased, operated or maintained land before or after the effective date of this Ordinance by the County of Orange held as a harbor, beach, park or recreation area, including but not limited to Arroyo Trabuco Park, Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Clark Regional Park, Craig Regional Park, Featherly Regional Park, Irvine Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Mason Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park, O’Neill Regional Park, Orange County Zoo, Peters Canyon Regional Park, Santiago Regional Park, Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park, Yorba Park, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Caspers Wilderness Park, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park, Talbert Nature Preserve, Aliso Beach Park, Capistrano Beach Park, Newport Harbor, Salt Creek Beach Park, Sunset Beach Park, Dana Point Harbor, and Sunset Harbour. The Ordinance seeks to protect children by restricting registered sex offenders’ access to these locations. Violators may be punished with up to six months in jail and/or a $500 fine.

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43-YEAR-OLD WOMAN CHARGED WITH UNLAWFUL SEX WITH SON'S 12-YEAR-OLD FRIEND

Friday, November 11th, 2011

*Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help identifying potential additional victims

WESTMINSTER - A 43-year-old woman has been charged with having sex with a 12-year-old boy who was friends with her son. Patricia Ann Serrano, 43, Fountain Valley, is charged with three felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 with the sentencing enhancement for substantial sexual conduct with a child. If convicted, she faces a maximum sentence of 12 years in state prison. The court set bail in the amount of $100,000 today after denying the People’s request that Serrano be held on $250,000 bail. Serrano is currently in custody and is scheduled for a continued arraignment tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. in Department W-15, West Justice Center, Westminster.

Serrano is accused of knowing 12-year-old John Doe through his friendship with her son. On two occasions in October 2011, the defendant is accused of having unlawful sex with the 12-year-old boy in her home and in a car.

On one occasion, the defendant is accused of kissing John Doe in a locked room. The victim’s mother discovered the defendant in the room with the victim. She did not observe any sexual contact but became suspicious of Serrano’s relationship with her son and reported it to the police.

The Fountain Valley Police Department (FVPD), who is investigating this case, arrested Serrano Nov. 1, 2011.

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MAN CONVICTED OF BREAKING INTO FORMER NEIGHBOR'S HOME THROUGH BEDROOM WINDOW AND GETTING IN BED WITH 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

SANTA ANA - A man was convicted today of breaking into the home of his former neighbor through a bedroom window and climbing into bed with a 10-year-old girl. Cesar Sotelo, 22, Stanton, pleaded guilty to a court offer to one felony count of first degree residential burglary with the intent to commit a sexual offense and an allegation for a non-accomplice present during a residential burglary. He was sentenced to two years in state prison.

At approximately 3:00 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2011, Sotelo broke into the home of his former neighbor in Stanton. He crawled through a window into a bedroom, which 10-year-old Jane Doe shared with her brother, and climbed into Jane Doe’s bed while the two children slept.

Jane Doe awoke and Sotelo offered her $25, wrapped his arms around her, and touched her leg over her clothing. The victim began to struggle, waking her brother, who ran from the room to get their father. Jane Doe’s father ran in to the bedroom and grabbed the defendant, who struggled to get away and fled through the same bedroom window.

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