Tag Archives: Anaheim Crime

Orange County: Diesel Fuel Theft

Staff Reports

Anaheim – According to Anaheim Detectives, three men suspected of stealing more than 6,000 gallons of diesel fuel over the past few months have been arrested. The three accused thieves were caught in the process of stealing on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Detectives are investigating a series of gas thefts in Anaheim. They estimate that at least 6,600 gallons of fuel were stolen in Anaheim alone since October 2013.

In addition, investigators believe they may also be responsible for similar thefts across Southern California. According to Anaheim’s public safety spokesman, the three men are also suspected of being involved in similar incidents in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Bernardino counties.

The thieves obtained the stolen diesel fuel by cutting locks on gates where 18-wheelers and vehicles using diesel fuel were parked. They would then empty out the vehicles’ gas tanks.

According to the Anaheim Police Department, surveillance video was what ultimately led to the demise of this group. One of the surveillance cameras spotted a vehicle believed to be used by one of the thieves. Detectives then obtained the license plate number and used it to track the vehicle down. On Tuesday night, detectives followed the van to an area near Knott and Crescent in Buena Park where they interrupted the three men in the act of stealing more diesel fuel.

Eddie Lino, 20, Deion Milton, 21, and Onorato Uribe, 32, were all arrested on suspicion of grand theft and possession of stolen property, according to Anaheim Police Department. All three men are Los Angeles County residents.

Police are asking anyone who believes they were a victim of the diesel thefts to contact police at 714-765-1900.

 

Anaheim: Help Identifying Victims

OCDA

Anaheim – Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help identifying potential additional victims of a man chared with attempting to sexually assault his neighbor and attacking a woman on a jogging trail.

Mario Orlando Montano, 55, Anaheim, is charged with one felony count each of attempted forcible rape, assault with the intent to commit a sexual offense, and assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, and sentencing enhancements for great bodily injury to a sexual assault victim and causing great bodily injury.  If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 12 years in state prison and lifetime sex offender registration. Montano is being held on $200,000 bail.

On the afternoon of Dec. 9, 2013, Montano is accused of knocking on the door of his neighbor, 42-year-old Jane Doe #1, and was let into the home by a child. The defendant is accused of briefly chatting with the victim before asking her for sex. When Jane Doe #1 declined, Montano is accused of advancing on her and cornering her in a room. He is accused of repeatedly telling her that he wanted sex and trying to put his arm around her. The defendant is accused of unzipping his pants with the intent to commit a sexual assault. The victim feared that she was about to be sexually assaulted, said that she would report Montano to his landlord, and Montano is accused of then fleeing the scene.

On the afternoon on Dec. 10, 2013, 24-year-old Jane Doe #2 was jogging on a trail in a reservoir in Anaheim Hills. When she slowed to a walk, Montano is accused of jogging up to her and trying to engage her in conversation. Jane Doe #2 did not know the defendant. Montano is accused of tackling Jane Doe #2 and knocking her to the ground. He is accused of climbing on top of her as she kicked and struggled to get away. When the victim began to scream, Montano is accused of covering her mouth. The victim’s tooth was knocked out in the struggle. He is accused of unzipping his pants with the intent to commit a sexual assault, but Jane Doe #2 was able to kick and escape.

Jane Doe #2 ran to a nearby home and called 911. The Anaheim Police Department (APD) immediately responded and located the defendant on the trail.

This case was investigated by APD. Anyone who believes they have been a victim is encouraged to contact Supervising District Attorney Investigator Paul Carvo at (714) 347-8794 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at (855) 817-6227.

If convicted, Montano’s lifetime sex offender registration will bar him from entering County recreational areas and City parks which have passed the Sex Offender Ordinance. Visit www.orangecountyda.com to read the prior press releases on the County’s Sex Offender Ordinance and the 14 other cities that have enacted the Child Safety Zone Ordinance.

Deputy District Attorney Jess Rodriguez of the Sexual Assault Unit is prosecuting this case.