Three Youth Transported to Hospital from Los Padrinos Juvenile Detention Facility

Substance-use related incident suspected

Facility has canceled visiting this weekend

DOWNEY – Three youth housed at the Los Padrinos Juvenile Detention Facility in Downey were transported to an outside hospital earlier today for medical evaluation and treatment related to a possible substance-related incident. They all underwent routine medical observation and two have already returned to the institution. 

The Los Angeles County Probation Department, together with local law enforcement, has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

As a precautionary measure, Los Padrinos has implemented modified programming, and youth movement within the facility has been temporarily restricted. In addition, visiting hours for this weekend (April 12 and 13, 2025), as well as any tours involving outside visitors, have been canceled while the investigation remains active.

The safety and well-being of all youth in our care remains our top priority. The Department is committed to a thorough review and will take all necessary steps to prevent incidents of this nature in the future.

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