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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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Maximum Term for Teacher’s Aide Convicted of Sexual Assaults of Disabled Students

Friday, January 6th, 2012

LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles Superior Court judge today imposed the maximum possible sentence on a former high school teacher’s aide convicted of sexually abusing two special education students, the District Attorney’s Office announced.

Deputy District Attorney Rachel Moser Greene of the Sex Crimes Division said 45-year-old Oscar Enrique Santos of La Puente was sentenced to 18 years in state prison. Judge Sam Ohta indicated the prison term may not be served in county jail.

Jurors convicted Santos on Nov. 10, 2011, of 21 felony counts including oral copulation of an incompetent person, oral copulation of a person under 18 and sexual battery by restraint.

The charges involve two developmentally disabled girls – one of whom is confined to a wheelchair – who were assaulted between 2005 and 2007 when Santos was a teacher’s aide at Garfield High School in Los Angeles.

At the time, the defendant was responsible for assisting a gravely disabled male student. The assaults took place on campus when the girls, then ages 16 and 17, were between classes.

Santos attacked the young women on multiple occasions in an on-campus elevator, keeping the elevator moving up and down between floors while he carried out the assaults, the prosecutor said.

Evidence presented at trial to establish Santos’ pattern of conduct revealed that the defendant had a history of similar complaints as testified to by a third, uncharged victim who Santos unsuccessfully attempted to lure into the elevator.

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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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FEMALE TEACHER AWAITING TRIAL FOR HAVING UNLAWFUL SEX, SODOMY, AND ORAL COPULATION WITH 17-YEAR-OLD MALE STUDENT CHARGED WITH NEW VIOLATING PROTECTIVE ORDER CHARGE

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

*Teacher’s husband is also charged with participating in the sexual assault of the victim

WESTMINSTER - A teacher awaiting trial for charges of having an unlawful sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male high school student was charged and arraigned today with violating a protective order by contacting the victim numerous times. Gay Davidson-Shepard, 59, Huntington Beach, is charged with one misdemeanor count of violation of a protective order. If convicted on this charge, she faces a maximum of one year in jail. Gay Davidson-Shepard was arrested Dec. 7, 2011, by Westminster Police Department (WPD). At the time of her arrest, she was out on $150,000 on the felony sexual assault case and is now being held on an additional $100,000 bail for the new charge. She is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing Jan. 5, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. in Department W-14, West Justice Center, Westminster, to consolidate the misdemeanor and pending felony case.

Due to the pending felony sexual assault case, Gay Davidson-Shepard was ordered by the court May 19, 2011, to not contact her victim.

On Dec. 5, 2011, the victim’s mother notified WPD that the defendant has contacted her son, who investigated the case. Gay Davidson-Shepard is accused of calling and texting the victim numerous times, including on Nov. 28, 2011.

Facts of the Pending Sexual Assault Case
Daniel Alma Shepard, 62, Huntington Beach, is charged with two felony counts of oral copulation of a minor, one felony count of sodomy with a person under 18 years old, one felony count of possession and control of child pornography, and one misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of five years in state prison. Gay Davidson-Shepard is charged with three felony counts each of unlawful sexual intercourse, sodomy with a person under 18 years old, oral copulation of a minor, and one misdemeanor count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She faces a maximum sentence of eight years and four months in state prison.

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MAN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING WOMAN AFTER DRAGGING HER INTO BUSHES NEAR PARK WALKING TRAIL

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

SANTA ANA - A man was sentenced today to 15 years to life in state prison for dragging a woman into the bushes near a park walking trail and sexually assaulting her. Alfredo Fraga, 23, Orange, was found guilty by a jury Oct. 5, 2011, of two felony counts of sexual penetration by foreign object by force with a sentencing enhancement allegation for kidnapping in the commission of a sexual offense.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. on May 25, 2009, then-58-year-old Jane Doe was walking alone on a trail in Esplanade Park in an unincorporated area of Santa Ana. Fraga grabbed the victim by her waist and dragged her into nearby bushes next to the trail. He sexually assaulted the victim by putting his hands down her pants and vaginally and anally penetrating the victim with his hand. Jane Doe screamed and struggled to get away, but was unable to free herself from Fraga.

A bystander nearby and a passing motorist stopped and rushed to help Jane Doe. Fraga attempted to flee the scene. The motorist, an off-duty Orange County Sheriff’s deputy and several witnesses observed the defendant attempting to flee, chased after him, and detained him.

During the sentencing today, Jane Doe, two of her siblings, and her husband gave victim impact statements to the court. Jane Doe explained that Fraga took from her a sense of safety and security. She also said that when she walked into the courtroom today she was a victim, but she would be walking out as a survivor.

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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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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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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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MAN TO BE ARRAIGNED FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING WOMAN ON HALLOWEEN AS SHE SLEPT NEXT TO HUSBAND AFTER BREAKING INTO ANAHEIM HOME

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

SANTA ANA - A man was charged today with breaking into the home of an Anaheim couple on Halloween night and sexually assaulting a woman as she slept next to her husband. Christopher David Schwanke, 35, Huntington Beach, is charged with one felony count each of sexual penetration by foreign object by force, sexual penetration by foreign object of an unconscious victim, and first degree residential burglary of an inhabited dwelling. He is also charged with sentencing enhancement allegations for committing a sexual offense in the commission of a burglary, having a non-accomplice present during a residential burglary, and two prior prison convictions for petty theft with a prior in 2006 and possession of methamphetamine in 2007. If convicted, Schwanke faces a maximum sentence of 15 years to life in state prison. The People will be requesting Schwanke be held on $1 million bail at his arraignment today, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011, in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana. The time is to be determined.

On the evening of Oct. 31, 2011, Jane Doe and her husband were handing out candy to treat-or-treaters and observed Schwanke in the neighborhood in an unincorporated area of Anaheim. The victims do not know the defendant.  At approximately 10:30 p.m., the couple went to bed.

Shortly after 11:00 p.m., Schwanke is accused of breaking into the victim’s home through a back door. He is accused of entering the bedroom, where Jane Doe and her husband were sleeping, and sexually assaulting the victim by digitally penetrating her as she slept.

Jane Doe awoke when she felt a man’s hand on her vagina and believed it was her husband. The victim then realized her husband was asleep and woke him up. Schwanke is accused of lying on the floor next to Jane Doe’s side of the bed in an effort to hide. The victim’s husband found the defendant and tackled him, holding him while Jane Doe called 911.

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