Department of Youth Development Contractor Detained and Removed from Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall for Possession of Concealed Weapon

DOWNEY, CA — On Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025, at approximately 7:29 a.m., a Department of Youth Development (DYD) employee, contracted through Apple One, was detained after attempting to bring a concealed weapon into Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall.

During the routine security screening at the facility entrance, Citiguard Security personnel discovered a flat, concealable knife inside the employee’s bag. The employee was immediately denied entry into the facility, and Probation personnel were notified. A subsequent search of the employee’s belongings revealed a canister of pepper spray.

Both items were collected and secured as evidence. The employee was escorted from the premises and instructed not to return pending further investigation. The incident was referred to the appropriate authorities.

The Los Angeles County Probation Department remains committed to maintaining the safety and security of its juvenile facilities and will continue to enforce strict protocols to prevent contraband from entering its institutions.

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