Alexander Pleitez

Alexander Pleitez is a senior at South San Francisco High School planning to major in Political Science or Biology currently residing in the Bay Area and hopes to sharpen his writing skills and garner work experience with new opportunities.

Articles by Alexander

COURT WATCH: In Final Day of Jury Trial, ‘Circumstantial Evidence’ Poses Risk to Accused Charged with Arson

By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – A man accused of committing arson at the back of a…

Domestic Abuse Call Leads to 11-Hour Standoff with Child Hostage – Defendant Asks for Visitation Rights

By Alexander Pleitez FRESNO, CA — In a Fresno County Superior Court hearing last week, Miguel Rubio…

Alleged Victim of Domestic Abuse Admits She ‘Made a False Police Report’ – Judge Still Won’t Dismiss Charges

By Alexander Pleitez WOODLAND, CA – An alleged victim of domestic abuse asked that the court dismiss…

Council on Criminal Justice Establishes New ‘Violent Crime Working Group’ Following Harsh Increase in Rate of Violent Crimes

By Alexander Pleitez WASHINGTON DC – During the first half of 2021, major American cities found…

Judge Rejects $100,000 Bail for Alleged Kidnapper, Holds Him in Custody, No Bail

By Alexander Pleitez SACRAMENTO, CA – In a bail hearing July 22, defense and prosecution argued whether…

Authorities Still Searching and Arresting Participants in the Attack on US Capitol Six Months Later, FBI Asking for Help

By Alexander Pleitez and Esme Lipton WASHINGTON DC – Six months have passed since the Jan. 6…

Former Substitute Teacher under Heavy Surveillance, $250K Bail after Being Charged with Sex Crimes

By Alexander Pleitez and Nadia Ramos SACRAMENTO, CA – In a preliminary hearing here in Sacramento County…