1. Terrifying Incident in Pembroke Pines: Man Uses Child as Shield Near Preschool
2. Pembroke Pines: Man Attempts to Shield Himself with Child Near Preschool.
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A shocking incident unfolded at a preschool in Pembroke Pines on Thursday, as a man allegedly attempted to abduct a young child. The incident, as reported by Local 10 News, involved a 41-year-old man named Joe Edward Ochoa Jr. from Heath, Texas.
According to authorities, the incident took place just before noon outside Peppermint Academy Preschool located at 7753 Johnson Street.
As per the police reports, the child’s mother was pushing her stroller near the entrance of the school when she noticed a heated argument involving three men.
During the altercation, one of the men, later identified as Ochoa, allegedly pulled out a gun.
Fearing for their safety, the mother and child sought refuge near the preschool entrance.
However, Ochoa disregarded the mother’s pleas and approached them, attempting to grab the child from the stroller.
The report suggests that Ochoa may have intended to use the child and the stroller as a shield against the other individuals involved in the argument.
Fortunately, Ochoa eventually released the child and fled the scene. However, police were able to apprehend him near the intersection of North University Drive and Johnson Street.
Upon his arrest, officers also discovered methamphetamine in Ochoa’s possession.
Ochoa is currently facing charges of kidnapping, battery, and methamphetamine possession. He is being held on a bond of $162,500 at the Broward Main Jail.
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, and authorities have yet to identify or apprehend the individual who initially brandished the gun during the argument.
In a shocking turn of events, a preschool in Pembroke Pines became the site of an attempted child abduction. Local 10 News reported that Joe Edward Ochoa Jr., a 41-year-old man from Heath, Texas, was identified as the suspect in this horrifying incident.
According to the authorities, the incident occurred just before noon outside Peppermint Academy Preschool, situated at 7753 Johnson Street. The child’s mother was pushing her stroller near the school entrance when she noticed a heated argument involving three men.
One of the men, later identified as Ochoa, allegedly pulled out a gun during the altercation. Fearing for their safety, the mother and child sought refuge near the preschool entrance. However, Ochoa disregarded the mother’s pleas and attempted to grab the child from the stroller.
The report suggests that Ochoa may have intended to use the child and stroller as a shield against the other individuals involved in the argument. Thankfully, Ochoa eventually released the child and fled the scene. However, police were able to apprehend him near the intersection of North University Drive and Johnson Street.
During his arrest, officers discovered that Ochoa was in possession of methamphetamine. As a result, he is currently facing charges of kidnapping, battery, and methamphetamine possession. Ochoa is being held on a bond of $162,500 at the Broward Main Jail.
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, and authorities are actively working to identify and apprehend the individual who initially brandished the gun during the argument. The safety and well-being of the child and the preschool community remain a top priority..
1. “Terrifying Incident in Pembroke Pines: Man Attempts to Use Child as Shield Near Preschool”
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