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Man arrested for kidnapping attempt reportedly held another family hostage

Original post made on Feb 21, 2020

A man arrested Monday for attempted kidnapping in a Mountain View home had allegedly held another woman and her daughter hostage that same day, according to new details released by police.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, February 20, 2020, 2:19 PM

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Posted by Hmmm
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Feb 21, 2020 at 11:42 am

I wonder he would’ve done this to men?


Posted by Time To raise The Bar On Certain Types Of Recurrent Crime
a resident of Leland Manor/Garland Drive
on Feb 21, 2020 at 2:14 pm

A repeat offender currently on parole. Speaks volumes.

Domestic violence, sexual assault (i.e. serial rapes & pedophilia) + substance abuse cannot be cured or rehabbed UNLESS the individual truly wants to quit and most don't.

Otherwise we wouldn't have repeat offenders in these areas.

The solution...permanent incarceration where there is no access to meth, fentanyl and other illegal drugs + chemical castration (not surgical) for all sex offenders.


Posted by Anon
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Feb 21, 2020 at 2:46 pm

Posted by Time To raise The Bar On Certain Types Of Recurrent Crime, a resident of Leland Manor/Garland Drive

>> A repeat offender currently on parole.

You have a link for his previous criminal history?


Posted by Time To raise The Bar On Certain Types Of Recurrent Crime
a resident of Leland Manor/Garland Drive
on Feb 21, 2020 at 3:13 pm

>>> You have a link for his previous criminal history?

^^^ Reference the Daily Post archives (Tuesday 02/19).

In addition to this most recent incident, he was remanded to county jail for parole violation...if that's not a repeat offender then Bugs Bunny doesn't enjoy eating carrots.


Posted by Clinical Researcher
a resident of Stanford
on Feb 21, 2020 at 4:17 pm

Meth is a powerful stimulant that creates a false and deluded sense of empowerment.

When combined with a dysfunctional or sociopathic sex drive, problems can and will arise, usually in the form of verbal incoherency and/or physical violence.

That is why there are so many locked up in various county jails awaiting hearings. Some are in solitary 'lockdown' as well due to the nature of their crimes.

These individuals should be separated from mainstream society & institutionalized if possible with minimal options for release as the majority will return to various forms of substance abuse whether it be alcohol, methamphetamine, PCP, fentanyl, crack cocaine and opiods.

An individual with substance abuse predispositions will usually resort to any drug based on its availability & this in turn often leads to criminal activity from which to support the addiction.

It is one thing to be a wealthy celebrity with a 'habit' as there are many rehabilitation options for them...some very expensive as well as exclusive.

For the common derelict (aka homeless) types the only alternative is to round them up & place them in care facilities where there is no access to illegal drugs.

In many instances, it should be PERMANENT with no release options.


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