Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

PASADENA - The suspect accused of trespassing at Crescenta Valley High School February 1 was arraigned on unrelated charges, including possession of child porn.

Brandon Matthew Santora, 41, was arraigned February 7 on one count of possessing child porn and one count of making criminal threats, according to Los Angeles Superior Court records.

“The new evidence gave detectives probable cause to arrest the suspect for felony criminal threats,” according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in a previous written statement.

Santora pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The campus was locked down after staff witnessed the man carrying a large duffle bag walk through the campus, 2900 Community Ave., without checking in with staff. A search for the man, as well as any items possibly left behind, was conducted by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies. The search turned up empty.

Students and staff were evacuated and bomb sniffing dogs helped sweep the campus, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Students were evacuated to Christ Armenian Church, 4441 La Crescenta Ave.

The suspect was seen and detained at a business in the 3500 block of Foothill Boulevard in Glendale around 3:20 p.m. the same day. He was reportedly identified as the man seen walking through Crescenta Valley High School, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

No weapons or suspicious items were found on Santora.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

LA CRESCENTA - No weapons or suspicious items were found on a man who is accused of trespassing on the grounds of Crescenta Valley High School February 1.

The campus was locked down after staff witnessed the man carrying a large duffle bag walk through the campus, 2900 Community Ave. A search for the man, as well as any possible items possibly left behind, was conducted by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies. The search turned up fruitless.

Students and staff were eventually evacuated and bomb sniffing dogs helped sweep the campus, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Students were evacuated to Christ Armenian Church, 4441 La Crescenta Ave.

The suspect was seen and detained at a business in the 3500 block of Foothill Boulevard in Glendale around 3:20 p.m. He was reportedly identified as the man seen walking through Crescenta Valley High School, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The suspect was booked on suspicion of a misdemeanor-level charge of trespassing.

“Based on statements made by the individual during the arrest, there is no evidence at this time to suggest there was any nefarious plans by him while visiting the campus,” according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in a written statement.