Lockdown Lifted at Southern California Juvenile Hall After Brawl, Escape

The County of Orange Probation Department in Orange, Calif., on Jan. 25, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

DOWNEY, Calif.—The lockdown was lifted July 29 evening at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey amidst additional security measures initiated by Los Angeles County probation officials the day after a major disturbance at the facility involving 13 youths.

Lifting the lockdown will enable limited movement of youth for meals, schooling, and recreational activities at the pre-disposition youth facility, Interim Probation Chief Guillermo Viera Rosa said.