Los Angeles: On June 23, 2008, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the victim, a 7-year old girl, was asleep in her residence in the 200 block of North Park Paseo Lane, when the suspect, later identified as Alexander Linares, attempted to sexually assault her. The victim alerted other sleeping family members by screaming. Linares then attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by the victim’s parents after a struggle. Her parents were able to detain Linares until the police arrived.
Linares had managed to cut a hole into the screen of an open downstairs window and entered the residence through the open window. He then entered the residence, and stole money from a wallet inside one of the bedrooms. Linares found the girl sleeping in her bedroom where the assault with intent to commit a lewd act with a child occurred.
Linares was arrested and booked for Penal Code Section 288(A)-Lewd Acts with a Child. The case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the US Attorney’s Office, Domestic Security and Immigration Crimes Section. The District Attorney’s Office filed multiple charges which included assault with the attempt to commit rape and burglary. The US Attorney’s as well as Immigration Customs Enforcement filed a warrant for federal charges 1326 (a)(b)2-Illegal re-entry following deportation. If convicted of the state charges Linares faces multiple life sentences. The maximum statue penalty for the federal charges is 20 years.
Linares is Hispanic, brown hair, brown eyes, 5’ 5”, 130 pounds, 32 years of age. Linares listed his address as transient but might frequent the area of the crime. His photograph is being withheld due to the possibility of other victims or witnesses who might have had prior cases involving Linares.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Teresa Curtis or Lieutenant Felicia Hall, Robbery-Homicide Division, at 213.485.2921. On weekends or during off-hours call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).
The community is reminded to keep their windows and doors secure while sleeping and to notify the police if anyone is seen lurking around their neighbor’s property.
Imagine that. Another illegal alien predator committing a violent felony on a defenseless child in Los Angeles.
I thought that they were only here for the jobs.
Posted by: El Tecolote | June 28, 2025 at 03:58 PM
Remember Special order 40 boys and girls.
Posted by: fedup | June 30, 2025 at 09:51 AM
I complied with Special Order 40 and my arrestee was STILL released from jail and NOT deported.
Short story.....
South American national arrested for forged US documents.
The arrest report was labeled "Undocumented Alien".
The proper notification to Detective Support Division was made.
The Det who answered my call had no idea what to do. She is supposed to log it and notify ICE. This is where the ball was probably dropped.
The arrestee was convicted for said felony and released on probation into the free world.
After seeing the system fail, I'm sure this arrestee is now pushing the envelope and continuing his criminal career.
Posted by: PeekyPannie | July 01, 2025 at 08:46 AM
Well, PeekyPannie, you need to inform yourself better. My gang unit has personal relationships with ICE officers who work with us regularly. We never go through the Department (read that RACR) on our illegal alien arrestees. We contact our supporting ICE agents directly and they place ICE Holds on our suspects.
Most, if not all, gang units in the Department have ICE contacts. Give them a call next time.
This has NOTHING to do with SO 40, and SO 40 has never been an issue with us arresting illegal alien hoodlums and getting them deported. Let's not get ourselves all hot and bothered about SO 40. It has NO, repeat, NO effect on our ability to get illegal alien career criminals deported.
Everyone be safe.
Posted by: b&wop; | July 01, 2025 at 01:27 PM
B&W Op,
While your way of doing things may be effective, I was only following orders and going by SO 40.
I am not allowed to directly contact ICE. We have to notify DSD and they do the rest (log, notifications, teletype).
You may get away with it now, but if someone cals you on the carpet, you'll be looking at taking some suspension days.
Just a heads up amigo.
Chief Bratton, when are you going to revise SO 40 and get everyone on board with enforcing it?
Posted by: PeekyPannie | July 02, 2025 at 11:54 AM