News Release
Friday, October 23, 2020
Fatal Hit and Run Suspect in Custody
WHAT:
Press Conference
WHEN:
Thursday, October 29, 2020
10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Southeast Area Community Police Station
145 W. 108th Street, Los Angeles, California 90061
The press conference will be at
the front of the station.
WHO:
James Westbrooks, Director of Operations, Council District 9,
City of Los Angeles
LAPD Captain Jonathan Pinto, Commanding Officer, South
Traffic DivisionDetective III Karen Jones, Commanding Officer, South Traffic Division Detective Section
Detective II Michael Flannery, South Traffic Division, CIFU
Police Officer II, Gerald Chavarria, South Traffic Division, CIFU
Representative from StreetsAreForEveryone.org
Family Members of Jorge Guerra
WHY:
On July 8, 2020, around 8:40 pm, the victim Jorge Guerra and his
two young children were riding their bicycles northbound on
Wadsworth Avenue north of 88th Street. A vehicle driving at a
high rate of speed struck them from behind causing Jorge to
sustain fatal injuries. The children were not seriously hurt in
the collision. The suspect exited the vehicle and fled the
location on foot. The suspects' vehicle, a stolen 1997 Honda
Accord was taken into custody.
On October 6, 2020, South Traffic Division Detectives identified 26-year-old Moises Iscaya of Los Angeles, as the driver of the vehicle which killed Mr. Guerra. Iscaya is being held under a $2 Million bail for multiple counts, including murder.
CONTACT:
For additional information, please contact Detective Michael
Flannery or Officer Gerald Chavarria, South Traffic Division at
(323) 421-2500. After hours, call South Traffic Division Watch
Commander at (323) 421-2577.
COVID 19:
Face coverings are required, and social distancing will be
implemented.
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