She was a California comeback story, serving juvenile probation in a UC Davis dorm for killing a teen, when arrested again
Summary
A young woman in California, who was on juvenile probation for killing a teen at age 15, was arrested again for allegedly dealing drugs while living in a UC Davis dorm. She was part of a state program that allows young offenders to live in less restrictive settings like university housing while serving their sentences.Key Facts
- The woman was 15 when she killed 15-year-old Omari Lowery and was placed on juvenile probation.
- After serving about three years in secure custody, a judge allowed her to move to a less restrictive program at UC Davis.
- She joined the Underground Scholars program, which supports incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students.
- Seven months after moving into the UC Davis dorm, she was arrested for allegedly selling drugs and possessing ammunition.
- Police found marijuana, vape cartridges, a digital scale, cash, texts about drug sales, and live ammunition in her dorm room.
- She faces charges in Yolo County as an adult and a probation violation in Sacramento County juvenile court.
- Prior to this arrest, she was featured as a success story and worked as a youth advocate for a state youth restoration office.
- Similar programs exist across California, moving young offenders into community-based settings, including college campuses.
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