{"id":218706,"date":"2026-03-13T22:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T22:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/218706\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T22:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T22:16:08","slug":"convicted-murderer-on-the-run-from-oc-probation-arrested-at-an-anaheim-motel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/218706\/","title":{"rendered":"Convicted murderer on the run from OC Probation arrested at an Anaheim motel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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On March 12th, 2026 at around 11 p.m., Jose Angel Aguilar<\/a> was located and is in custody, according to Orange County Probation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Aguilar was wearing a GPS device and on a court ordered furlough, when he cut off his GPS device and absconded while attending classes at Santiago Canyon College.<\/p>\n

The investigation into his disappearance was led by OC Probation in coordination with the District Attorney\u2019s office and Anaheim Police Department. <\/p>\n

The Anaheim PD SWAT team executed a search warrant at a motel room where the youth was observed. He was taken into custody without incident.<\/p>\n

Academic furlough is not a program administered by OC Probation. It is a privilege granted at the discretion of the Juvenile Court. Probation\u2019s role is providing the court with a professional recommendation based on the circumstances of the case and considerations related to public safety.<\/p>\n

OC Probation is grateful for the collaboration and assistance of various local law enforcement partners, like the District Attorney\u2019s Office and Anaheim PD, in returning this youth to custody.<\/p>\n

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Immediate Consequences<\/p>\n

Revocation of Furlough: The academic furlough granted by the\u00a0Juvenile Court<\/a>\u00a0is a privilege, not a right. Given he absconded while attending classes, this privilege is expected to be permanently terminated.<\/p>\n

Return to Secure Custody: Aguilar was previously serving time for a 2021 murder conviction. He has been returned to an OC Probation juvenile facility to serve the remainder of his original sentence.<\/p>\n

Stricter Supervision: Upon his return, he will likely face more restrictive housing and lose eligibility for future alternative sentencing or off-grounds programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Potential New Criminal Charges<\/p>\n

Under California law, tampering with an electronic monitoring device and absconding can trigger new charges:<\/p>\n

Escape from Custody (Penal Code 4532): California treats electronic monitoring as a form of custody. Removing the device can be charged as a felony escape, punishable by up to\u00a0three years in state prison.<\/p>\n

Contempt of Court (Penal Code 166): Violating the specific terms of a court-ordered furlough by removing a GPS device can be prosecuted as contempt.<\/p>\n

Vandalism: Charges may be filed for the destruction of government property (the GPS device itself).\u00a0<\/p>\n

Long-term Legal Impact<\/p>\n

Parole and Release Denials: Aguilar\u2019s actions will be a significant factor in future parole hearings. Breaking the court\u2019s trust by absconding makes it far less likely that he will be granted future releases or favorable recommendations from\u00a0OC Probation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional Incarceration: If convicted on new escape charges, the judge may order the new sentence to be served consecutively to his existing term.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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