July 2, 2025

Los Angeles, CA – LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn issued the following statement regarding an ongoing situation at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey today:

“Right now my thoughts are with those affected by this incident. My understanding is that youth in our care, Probation staff, and medical staff were all possibly exposed to and sickened by a toxic drug that should never have been able to enter this facility. They’re now receiving the medical care they need and I’m praying for their safe recovery.

I’ll continue to monitor this situation, and we will get to the bottom of how this was allowed to happen.”