VENTURA, Calif. – On Friday, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that two teenagers have been charged in juvenile court for assaulting an elderly homeless woman.
The 13-year-old and 14-year-old are facing charges of assault likely to cause great bodily injury, conspiracy to commit a crime, and elder abuse according to the source foxla news
The incident occurred on June 14, when the teens, part of a group of four minors riding electric bikes, approached a 66-year-old woman lying in a sleeping bag under the Highway 33 underpass at Main Street.
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office detailed that the two teens repeatedly kicked the woman in the head and upper torso until a witness recording the assault intervened.
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The cases have been referred to the Ventura County Probation Agency for sentencing recommendations. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed as more information comes to light.
Both minors are currently detained at the Juvenile Facilities in Oxnard. Their next court hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2024, in courtroom J3 of the Ventura County Juvenile Courthouse.
The community awaits further developments in this troubling case, which underscores the seriousness of juvenile crime and the need for accountability.