Domestic Violence Victim’s Hand Signals Led To Convicted Felon’s Arrest In California

At a Los Angeles 7-Eleven, a woman reportedly asked for help by using hand signals behind her back. This led to local police arresting convicted felon John Palombi, who is accused of domestic violence and has multiple past convictions, which include a high-speed pursuit with the police.

According to a release issued by the Alhambra Police Department (APD) on August 31, the incident occurred at a 7-Eleven located on Fremont Avenue and Montezuma Avenue. APD officers had arrived after receiving a report of suspicious circumstances.

Officers determined during their investigation that a domestic violence incident had occurred. Asking for help, the woman, unnamed, had used hand signals behind her back. A Good Samaritan, who observed what she was signaling, called 911.

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