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PR: Attempted murder on 91 year old man in hospital
PRESS RELEASE
Release Date: 02/19/07 Sgt. Marty Carver 7147545090 Time: 12:00 Noon Sgt. Bob Ciszek 7147545012 INCIDENT / DR#: Attempted Murder 0702903 DATE / TIME: 2/18/07 11:19 PM LOCATION: Mesa Verde Convalescent Center / 661 Center Street VICTIM: Name: Ted Mastos Age: 91 Yrs City of Residence: Costa Mesa Injuries / Condition: None ARRESTEE: Name: Joshua Matthew Drougas Age: 18 yrs City of Residence: Costa Mesa Charges: Attempted Murder / Elder Abuse Booked: Costa Mesa Jail Bail: 1 Million Dollars SYNOPSIS: Costa Mesa Police were summonded to the Mesa Verde Convalescent Center regarding an assault to commit murder investigation. The nursing staff had responded to patient Mastos’ room after hearing his cries for help. The staff discovered Drougas, a unathorized visitor, inside Mastos’ room. Drougas was detained by the convalescent care staff after it was learned that he had attempted to smother Mastos with a pillow, as he lay asleep in his bed. There is no apparent relationship between Drougas and Mastos, and a motive for the assault is still under investigation. Mastos did not suffer any physical injuries during the incident. Drougas was arrested for attempted murder and assault on a dependent adult. He was booked into the Costa Mesa Jail with one million dollars bail. SUPERVISOR WRITING / APPROVING RELEASE: Detective Sergeant R. Phillips COSTA MESA POLICE DEPARTMENT 99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626 http://www.ci.costamesa. ca.us/cmpdpress.htm |
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How awful! I'll check back for more information on this.
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Yes, awful. And no connection to this man? Hope they get this one figured. Has he done this before I wonder.
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