A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy and his nephew had been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a 14-year-old woman, based on authorities and jail data.
The ex-deputy — 68-year-old Benny Caluya — can also be accused of sexual assault, based on the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division. He was arrested Aug. 28 by Lancaster sheriff’s deputies, and his bail was set at $250,000.
His nephew, 49-year-old Clifford Abihai is accused of kidnapping, based on the division. His bail was set at $100,000.
Each suspects had been launched on bond the day of their arrest and are due again in court docket Sept. 30 on the Antelope Valley Courthouse. It’s unclear how the boys knew the alleged sufferer or what result in their arrest.
Information from the state’s Fee on Peace Officer Requirements and Coaching present that Caluya first joined the Sheriff’s Division as a reserve deputy in 1979. He then labored as a deputy on the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Division for a little bit over a yr earlier than returning to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Division as a deputy in 1982.
He resigned in 2001, for unclear causes. State data present his peace officer certification is not energetic.
When reached by telephone for remark Thursday, Caluya referred all inquiries to Mark Gallagher, his lawyer. Gallagher confirmed that he’s representing Caluya however declined to remark.
Abihai additionally stated he had retained a lawyer, however he didn’t keep in mind his title.