Los Angeles:
The Los Angeles Police Department Juvenile Division's Sexually
Exploited Child Unit (SECU) has been involved in an investigation
involving a teacher at Portola Middle School in Tarzana. SECU
Detectives assumed the investigation on June 19, 2012, after a crime
report for child annoying was generated on June 18, 2012.
The investigation resulted in the arrest of 32-year-old Jason Leon on February 4, 2013; his bail was set at $35,000.00. The City Attorney has filed 4 misdemeanor counts of Child Annoyance (647.6 (A)(1) PC) and 2 counts of Battery (242 PC) against Mr. Leon involving 3 victims, between the ages of 13 and 14 years-old.
Throughout this investigation, LAPD Detectives have worked consistently with the LAUSD Administrators to ensure that Mr. Leon was not in a position to be in contact with students.
***photograph of the suspect is attached on the second page of the news release***
Anyone with information regarding this crime, or know of possible witnesses or victims is urged to contact Juvenile Division Detective Aguirre at 213-486-0580. Anyone wishing to report a crime may remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.
The investigation resulted in the arrest of 32-year-old Jason Leon on February 4, 2013; his bail was set at $35,000.00. The City Attorney has filed 4 misdemeanor counts of Child Annoyance (647.6 (A)(1) PC) and 2 counts of Battery (242 PC) against Mr. Leon involving 3 victims, between the ages of 13 and 14 years-old.
Throughout this investigation, LAPD Detectives have worked consistently with the LAUSD Administrators to ensure that Mr. Leon was not in a position to be in contact with students.
***photograph of the suspect is attached on the second page of the news release***
Anyone with information regarding this crime, or know of possible witnesses or victims is urged to contact Juvenile Division Detective Aguirre at 213-486-0580. Anyone wishing to report a crime may remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.
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