Earlier today, Erik Villasenor of Sylmar plead guilty to making false threats of violence toward the Los Angeles County Fair. Villasenor was sentenced to 180 days of county jail, 3 years of probation, a stay away order from the Fairplex (for the term of his 3 year probation), and ordered to pay more than $13,000 in restitution for costs associated with the police investigation.
**ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE**
At approximately 2:49pm on Friday, September 13th the Pomona Police Department became aware of a threat sent via email about the Los Angeles County Fair.
The Pomona Police Department immediately began an investigation. Using Law Enforcement resources, officers were able to successfully identify the person, Erik Villasenor of Sylmar, CA who sent the email. Officers responded to Villasenor’s place of residence in Sylmar where he admitted to the hoax.
Villasenor was placed under arrest for making false threats and booked at the Pomona City Jail.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
