
Early on Sunday morning, a suspect forced entry through a door of a residence in the 500 block of N. Grand Street, according to the Orange Police Department.
The suspect exposed himself to an adult female inside and stole property prior to fleeing the house on a bicycle.
Through video footage and their investigation, officers identified the suspect. Detectives were notified and immediately responded.
While detectives were conducting their investigation, patrol officers located and detained the suspect near Chapman and Flower. Officers and detectives coordinated with the victim who positively identified the suspect.
The suspect has been identified as Luis Angel Gonzalez (11/8/95) from Orange. He was arrested for residential burglary, indecent exposure, possession of narcotics, and a warrant. He was booked at Orange County Jail.
The Orange Police Department did not indicate if Gonzalez was undocumented.
Luis Angel Gonzalez may face the following penalties under California law, based on the listed charges:
- Residential Burglary (Penal Code § 459)
- Felony offense
- Up to 6 years in state prison
- Strike offense under California’s Three Strikes Law
- Indecent Exposure (Penal Code § 314)
- Misdemeanor or felony depending on prior convictions
- Up to 1 year in county jail for a first offense
- Mandatory sex offender registration if convicted
- Possession of Narcotics (Health & Safety Code § 11350 or § 11377)
- Misdemeanor or felony depending on substance and prior record
- Up to 1 year in county jail for simple possession
- Diversion programs may be available if eligible
- Outstanding Warrant
- Penalties depend on the nature of the warrant (e.g., failure to appear, probation violation)
- May result in additional jail time or fines
- Combined Charges
- If prosecuted together, sentencing could include consecutive terms
- Probation may be denied due to the seriousness of the burglary and indecent exposure
Final penalties will depend on the outcome of the court proceedings, prior criminal history, and whether any charges are reduced or dismissed.
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