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*MEDIA AVAILABILITY* 6:00-8:00 PM, Thurs., 3/20/14 Whittier, Det. Seeking Add’l Victims Regarding Sexual Assault LACo. USC Med. Ctr.

Media Availability/ Booking Photo

DATE: Thursday, March 20, 2014
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: 11515 South Colima Road, Room D-106, Whittier 90604
UNIT: Special Victim’s Bureau
NARRATIVE:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau is investigating the sexual assault of a patient being treated at the Los Angeles County USC Medical Center 1983 Marengo Street, Los Angeles. The sexual assault occurred on March 19, 2014, in one of the hospital’s examination room while the patient was awaiting a medical procedure.

The suspect, 25-year-old Terrence Tekoh, employed by “Cross Country Per Diem,” a company that provides contract medical personnel to Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, was employed as a Certified Nursing Attendant. He was assigned to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Department and, been employed in this capacity since July 27, 2012. The suspect has been terminated from hospital employment.

Suspect Tekoh was arrested and charged with Sexual Penetration by Foreign Object, he was booked at East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station with a bail set at $100,000.00. His court appearance is set for April 10, 2014 in the criminal courts building.

Detectives are seeking the public assistance in identifying any other potential victims who may have been harmed by Suspect Tekoh’s conduct.

Booking photo will be available at the media availability. Any media responding to the Star Center is asked to contact:

Lieutenant Steve Katz
Special Victims Bureau Unit
(562) 946-7901

Forwarded by:
Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau - Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
323-267-4800
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lasd.org


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