Three full-grown men from L.A. County arrested for vandalism in Fountain Valley

On January 21, 2021 at approximately 0036 hours, Officers responded to the area of Bushard & the I-405 Freeway regarding a vandalism in progress.

When Fountain Valley Officers arrived on scene, three subjects immediately fled on foot.

After a brief foot chase, Jesse Walcher, a 30-year-old of North Hills was detained. A short time later, Javier Valle, a 31-year-old of Los Angeles and Alex Ramirez, a 35-year-old of Pacoima were also detained.

During the investigation, Officers located a significant amount of spray paint and a small amount of narcotics as well as narcotic paraphernalia.

All three subjects were booked into Orange County Jail for vandalism, possession of vandalism tools, and conspiracy. FVPD is thankful for our strong community partnership and to the reporting party who notified FVPD of this crime in progress.This arrest and investigation serves as a great reminder “if you see something, say something.” (21-01994)

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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