Mock Trial Report

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INTRODUCTION:
This incident involved the suspect assaulting the victim in violation of PC 243(a)-Battery. The suspect was arrested.

INJURIES:

None.

INVESTIGATION:

On 02-03-16 at 1408 hours, Officer Cass #2067 and I were dispatched to 818 N. Oakland Avenue regarding an assault investigation. Witness Family Therapist Sandra Leal advised dispatch that Suspect Aaron Maradiaga assaulted his mother, Victim Kenia Mendez-Bautista at the above location.

I contacted Witness Sandra Leal and she told me the following information in summary: On 02-03-16 during the morning, Leal contacted Bautista in regards to an appointment on they had on 02-02-16. Leal was reportedly advised by Bautista that her son, Suspect Maradiaga grabbed her by the neck and …show more content…

Oakland Avenue to investigate the incident. Upon our arrival, we learned that no one was inside of the residence. We contacted Bautista who advised us that she was picking up her son Maradiaga from the Sierra Madre Middle/High School. Bautista told us she would be home later during the afternoon.

At approximately 1650 hours, Officer Cass and I responded to the residence. Upon our arrival, we contacted Victim Kenia Mendez-Bautista, who told me the following information in summary: On 02-03-16 at approximately 0500 hours, Bautista attempted to wake Maradiaga for school. Maradiaga was sleeping on the couch in the living room. Maradiaga reportedly told Bautista that she was “bugging” him. Bautista again told Maradiaga to wake up for school as she walked back into her bedroom.

Maradiaga threw a shoe at Bautista which hit the bedroom door instead of her. Bautista picked up the shoe and hit Maradiaga twice against his left arm. Maradiaga stood up from the couch and raised his right arm as if he was going to strike Bautista. Bautista was facing Maradiaga as they stood in the living room. Maradiaga then grabbed Bautista around her chest with both arms, “bear hug” and forcefully pushed her onto the couch along the north side of the living room. Maradiaga fell on top of Bautista as they landed on the couch. Maradiaga reportedly began yelling, “I’m tired of you bossing me around! I don’t give a fuck, call the police! I want to go back to Honduras!” …show more content…

Bautista and Maradiaga’s father Oscar Maradiaga are currently separated. Oscar still resides in Honduras.

Bautista told me that she was not injured as a result of the assault. Bautista told me that she fears Maradiaga will continue to assault her if he remains inside of the residence. Bautista is desirous of prosecution against Maradiaga. Bautista told me that Maradiaga has a scheduled court date at East Lake Juvenile Hall on 02-04-16.

I spoke with Witness Diana Fuentes, who also resides at the above location. Fuentes corroborated Bautista’s statement and told me the following information in summary: Fuentes saw Maradiaga grab Bautista around her chest with both arms, “bear hug” and forcefully pushed her onto the couch along the north side of the living room. Fuentes saw Maradiaga fall on top of Bautista as they landed on the couch. Fuente then heard Maradiaga yell, “I’m tired of you bossing me around! I don’t give a fuck, call the police! I want to go back to Honduras!” Fuente saw that Maradiaga let go of Bautista and he went back to sleep on the couch. Fuente left the residence and is unaware if anything else

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