Couple Accused Of Assaulting Crossing Guard, Stealing Her Stop Sign And Whistle

November 30, 2010 at 12:32 pm by Jaded  

Los Angeles, CA — Jose Hernandez, 27, and Vanessa Del Pilar Martinez, 20, were arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly attacking a 59-year-old school crossing guard in the presence of a group of children. Police say the female crossing guard was helping about 20 children across the street when Hernandez attempted to turn his SUV into the intersection. The victim raised her stop sign and told the occupants of the vehicle, “You have to stop, the children come first.“ Hernandez began yelling at the guard while an enraged Martinez reportedly exited the SUV, approached the crossing guard, and started beating the snot out of her as the children looked on. According to police, Hernandez then got out of the vehicle and yanked the crossing guard’s stop sign from her hand while Martinez snatched a lanyard holding a whistle from the victim’s neck before fleeing the scene. Several adult witnesses provided police with a license plate number leading them directly to Hernandez and Martinez. Investigators say the guard’s stop sign was found inside the suspects residence and both are now being held on $50,000 bail. The victim had some bumps and bruises, but refused medical treatment at the scene. Thanks again, Jen!

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