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Hillcrest Juvenile Hall — 21 Tower Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Man may dodge prison in escape case

Palo Alto Daily News — May 31, 2008

A former juvenile hall ward convicted of helping a teen murder suspect escape the county's youth detention center may receive mental health treatment in lieu of prison time. »

Police allege man helped murder suspect Orozco in February breakout

Palo Alto Daily News — May 01, 2008

A man charged with helping a suspected murderer escape from the San Mateo County Youth Services Center in February pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Wednesday in San Mateo County Superior Court and will ... »

Suspect to be tried for aiding escape

Palo Alto Daily News — April 17, 2008

An 18-year-old who authorities say helped a teen murder suspect escape the county's youth detention center will head straight to jury trial after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday. »

Teen accepts deal in aiding escape

Examiner San Francisco — April 10, 2008

One of two juvenile hall inmates accused of aiding the escape of an alleged murderer accepted a plea deal Wednesday that ensures he will not spend more than two years behind bars for his role in the crime. »

17-Year-Old Josue Raul Orozco Still At-Large, $10,000 Reward Offered

SFist — March 13, 2008

Remember this guy? The guy who escaped from juvenile hall during recess, or whatever correctional facilities for the young call their break time? (Do you think they have "pizza Fridays" in juvie?) Well, he's still missing. And there's a Central Valley ... »

Police: Teen murder suspect who escaped may be hiding in Central Valley

Local News from the Mercury News — March 12, 2008

REDWOOD CITY - Josue 'Ojitos' Orozco, the 17-year-old murder suspect who escaped nearly a month ago from San Mateo County's brand-new, high-tech juvenile lockup, may currently be hiding out in the Central Valley, police reported today. »

Report details causes of suspect's escape

Palo Alto Daily News — March 11, 2008

The 17-year-old murder suspect who escaped from the county's juvenile lockup last month managed to slip away by exploiting the facility's imperfect security system - and because at least two employees failed to ... »

Supervisors approve escape probe

Palo Alto Daily News — February 27, 2008

San Mateo County supervisors Tuesday ordered an independent investigation into how a 17-year-old suspected murderer managed to escape from the county's juvenile lock-up facility. »

San Mateo Retains Outside Investigation Of Teen Jail Break

NBC11.com - Local News — February 26, 2008

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to retain an outside consultant to investigate the escape of a 17-year-old murder suspect from the state-of-the-art Youth Services Center on Feb. 14. »

Lamp may have aided escapee

Palo Alto Daily News — February 20, 2008

A halogen lamp placed too low on a 15-foot wall at the San Mateo County Youth Services Center gave a 17-year-old murder suspect a handhold to climb over the wall and escape, officials said Tuesday. »