The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Bureau (MCB) announces the arrest of Gianni Winters, for Home Invasion Robbery, Burglary, Child Abduction and Child Endangerment and the safe recovery of a seven month old child.
On July 1st, 2020, Major Crimes Bureau – Metro Detail detectives were notified by of a home invasion robbery in the city of Paramount, that resulted in the abduction of a seven month old baby. Upon contacting the mother of the baby, detectives learned that her ex-boyfriend (Suspect Winters) and biological father of the baby, was recently arrested for domestic violence, but had since been released on a Bond. Suspect Winters came to her residence and forced his way inside by kicking the door open. Once inside the residence, Suspect Winters forcibly grabbed the baby from a family member who was holding him.
The suspect then placed the baby in the rear seat of his vehicle unsecured by any type of car seat or restraint device, and sped off away from the residence. As the family member went back inside the residence, they noticed money and jewelry missing that had been apparently stolen by Suspect Winters during the encounter.
Lakewood station deputies and MCB Metro Detail detectives determined the baby was possibly in serious physical danger based upon the suspects reported violent actions and recent and past criminal history. Information was developed that led them to an apartment in the 12200 block of Heritage Springs Drive in the city of Santa Fe Springs. Believing the baby was inside the apartment, detectives forcibly entered the residence where the suspect was found to be hiding. Suspect Winters was taken into custody and the baby was safely recovered unharmed and reunited with the mother.
Suspect Winters was arrested for several felony charges, including child abduction, child endangerment, burglary, and home invasion robbery. He is being held on $150,000 bail and has a next court date of July 6, 2020 at the Compton Superior Court.
The baby was examined at the scene by Santa Fe Springs Fire Department paramedics and found to be uninjured.
If convicted of the criminal charges, Suspect Winters would be facing significant time in state prison.
The MCB Metro Detail works closely in support of all Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Station’s detective bureaus, as well as other Southern California local and federal law enforcement agencies.
Forwarded by:
Deputy James Nagao
Sheriff’s Information Bureau – Newsroom
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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Los Angeles California 90012
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