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San Diego Co-Ed in Tijuana Jail for DUI After Car Hits Traffic Cop

BajaNews - 8-7-2010 at 01:05 PM

http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/story/San-Diego-Co-Ed-in...

by: Antonio Castelan
August 7, 2010

TIJUANA - A San Diego co-ed partying in Tijuana ends up in jail. Officials say 19-year old Jenny Garth, driving drunk, ran over one of their police officers.

Garth, a San Diego resident, allegedly drank the night away with friends at La Plaza Del Zapato, a popular teen hangout in Tijuana.

Shortly after midnight, Garth drove off in her 2003 Toyota Camry and is accused of running down an officer who was directing traffic on a busy street along Paseo De Los Heroes.

The 21-year-old officer was rushed to the hospital. Investigators would not say the extent of his injuries.

Officers brought Garth to a Mexican county jail where she was booked and given a Breathalyzer test. They also did a sobriety test, and Garth allegedly failed both.

Detectives refused to give out much information about the student but her Facebook page says she is a Fresno native who attends Willow International.

Authorities says that U.S. Consulate officials in Tijuana have visited the teen and asked the Mexican authorities to keep the case quiet.

Jenny Garth Facebook profile:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000729422655

[Edited on 8-7-2010 by BajaNews]

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Barry A. - 8-7-2010 at 01:18 PM

Looks like she was walking the tight-rope and fell off----------and took some innocent guy with her---------what a tragedy & waste for all involved.

There but for the grace-of-God go many of us (including me).

Barry

MsTerieus - 8-7-2010 at 01:40 PM

She's cute, though. I see a potential romance here -- cute 19-year old coed, recovering 21-year-old cop ...

bajaguy - 8-7-2010 at 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by MsTerieus
She's cute, though. I see a potential romance here -- cute 19-year old coed, recovering 21-year-old cop ...

Always the romantic!!!!!!

bacquito - 8-7-2010 at 01:55 PM

Cute or otherwise, she did wrong and perhaps an innocent person will pay the price.

Loretana - 8-7-2010 at 02:23 PM

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Originally posted by MsTerieus
She's cute, though. I see a potential romance here -- cute 19-year old coed, recovering 21-year-old cop ...

Okay, but the TJ Transito Cop probably has a wife and three kids........

gnukid - 8-7-2010 at 02:45 PM

Jenny Garth is a character name from the TV show 90210, the person identified as Jenny Garth is likely Amber Mendiola, in either case the reporting is inaccurate, the police officer wasn't named and the only other name is a pseudonym. Bogus.

Poster child

Dave - 8-7-2010 at 03:29 PM

Tijuana's unofficial co-ed tourist motto:

"Come down and get your freak on"

She did all that... and more. They should give her the keys to the city. :rolleyes:

Barry A. - 8-7-2010 at 03:45 PM

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Originally posted by gnukid
Jenny Garth is a character name from the TV show 90210, the person identified as Jenny Garth is likely Amber Mendiola, in either case the reporting is inaccurate, the police officer wasn't named and the only other name is a pseudonym. Bogus.

"bogus"??? I hope you're right, Gnu-----------she (whoever that photo is) is way to beautiful to be taken out of circulation (that is probably a 'racist' statement, somehow). :rolleyes:

You are a very suspicious person, Gnu. Perhaps YOU are the 'black-ops' guy????? :lol:

(just giving you a bad time, Gnu)

Barry

Bajahowodd - 8-7-2010 at 03:51 PM

If the story is credible, my question would be why would anyone planning to party the night in TJ drive their car into Mexico? Figure that part of the arrest justification would be that she didn't have Mexican insurance. Park NOB and walk. Geez. We used to grab the trolley by the train station downtown to get there.

Not a Racist Statement

Bajahowodd - 8-7-2010 at 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by Barry A.

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"bogus"??? I hope you're right, Gnu-----------she (whoever that photo is) is way to beautiful to be taken out of circulation (that is probably a 'racist' statement, somehow).
You are a very suspicious person, Gnu. Perhaps YOU are the 'black-ops' guy????? :lol:

(just giving you a bad time, Gnu)

Barry

But maybe a sexist statement, Barry. :lol:

Barry A. - 8-7-2010 at 04:07 PM

Guilty as charged!!!!! (always) :bounce:

Barry

gnukid - 8-7-2010 at 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by Barry A.

Quote:

"bogus"??? I hope you're right, Gnu-----------she (whoever that photo is) is way to beautiful to be taken out of circulation (that is probably a 'racist' statement, somehow). :rolleyes:

You are a very suspicious person, Gnu. Perhaps YOU are the 'black-ops' guy????? :lol:

(just giving you a bad time, Gnu)

Barry

Everyone can make up their own mind.

Just like you, I took a look at the report.

It named one person-that person is ficticious character or pseudoynm.

No other verifiable facts were made. That's not reporting that's called bogus cointelpro or propaganda.

There are no other confirmations or verifications on any other fact. The odd comment ends the story, the Consulate asked the police to keep it quiet?

So there you have the only facts we know,its an unverifiable propaganda piece with a fingerprint.

Barry that is why the story is suspicious. It doesn't mean its false, just odd and missing any verifiable facts?

Barry do your own research and make your own conclusions.

[Edited on 8-7-2010 by gnukid]

Barry A. - 8-7-2010 at 04:18 PM

I am confused, Gnu. I just went on FACEBOOK and typed in Amber Mendiola and viola there is the same picture as is posted above avter some searching. Same thing for Jenny Garth after some searching.

Nobody gave me "any permission" to view these photos.

Not sure what you are saying here.

Barry

Bajahowodd - 8-7-2010 at 04:26 PM

AKA

surfer jim - 8-7-2010 at 07:21 PM

So....will somebody from here post her bail? :biggrin:

Dave - 8-7-2010 at 08:12 PM

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Originally posted by surfer jim
So....will somebody from here post her bail? :biggrin:

I doubt that bail will be granted anytime soon... but I'd certainly accept visitation rights.

BajaBlanca - 8-8-2010 at 06:34 PM

money always talks ... I was taught this ages ago by my brother .... and prior to that by my uncle ....

such a shame that she didnt listen to her parents or the ads - don't drink and drive. period. for she will forever have this accident on her mind .... and no amount of money can remove that ...

TMW - 8-9-2010 at 07:53 AM

["Shortly after midnight, Garth drove off in her 2003 Toyota Camry and is accused of running down an officer who was directing traffic on a busy street along Paseo De Los Heroes."]

Maybe her accelerator stuck, it was a Toyota. That would be my defense.

wessongroup - 8-9-2010 at 08:44 AM

Don't think the poor gal, no matter how cute.. will be getting the Linsdy Lohand, or Paris Hilton treatment... poor thing.. she thought .......................................

Better leave American thinking on the other side of the fence.... your not in Kanas

David K - 8-9-2010 at 09:23 AM

It was on the San Diego TV news last night that the girl was released!

surfer jim - 8-9-2010 at 09:38 AM

See....this morning and we have good news. :saint:

durrelllrobert - 8-9-2010 at 10:32 AM

a transit cop directing traffic on a busy street SHORTLY AFTER MIDNIGHT :?:

sure don't see that in San Diego :lol:

BajaBlanca - 8-9-2010 at 10:37 AM

one lucky gal

gnukid - 8-9-2010 at 10:38 AM

In unverified reports, it was stated the girl was bailed out by Toyota after it was revealed that she was driving a Prius whose floormats were not properly attached by the two connectors at the factory, the mat slid forward and accelerated her vehicle while the car failed to stop. In a related story it was also reported the so called victim was not actually a policeman nor was he injured, but was simply a con man attempting to shake down people for money.

And that's the whole story

ELINVESTIG8R - 8-9-2010 at 10:45 AM

in Tijuana!

Curt63 - 8-9-2010 at 12:18 PM

Gnu

unverified indeed. You post some funny stuff man.

Glad we got the whole story finally

Cheers

surfer jim - 8-9-2010 at 12:47 PM

So....which one of you put up the bail? :yes:

TMW - 8-9-2010 at 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gnukid
In unverified reports, it was stated the girl was bailed out by Toyota after it was revealed that she was driving a Prius whose floormats were not properly attached by the two connectors at the factory, the mat slid forward and accelerated her vehicle while the car failed to stop. In a related story it was also reported the so called victim was not actually a policeman nor was he injured, but was simply a con man attempting to shake down people for money.

And that's the whole story

I knew it. It had to be Toyota related. She probably was at a car wash and they didn't attach the mats correctly. And everybody thought this was the end for this poor little girl.

BajaGringo - 8-9-2010 at 03:01 PM

Hey, she might have a good lawsuit going on. Must have been an attorney that came up with the bail....

:lol:

toneart - 8-9-2010 at 03:47 PM

Damn! I was all set to go to TJ and rescue her.

I'm sure it would have been a relief to ride in my F150 rather than a Toyota. :lol:

However, I was not quick enough. I should have known that she could have talked her way out of, or into just about anything. :saint:

Not ALL people are created equal! :no:

wilderone - 8-10-2010 at 08:41 AM

I didn't think that in Mexico there was a bail system. I thought you were guilty until proven innocent or else just paid for all the damages. If the guy taken to the hospital had all his bills paid, then would she have been free to leave the country? The story, so far, has just been sensationalism to print or tell on TV regardless of all the truthful details. Such is "news" reporting these days. Pitiful.

MsTerieus - 8-10-2010 at 09:56 AM

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Originally posted by wilderone
I didn't think that in Mexico there was a bail system. I thought you were guilty until proven innocent or else just paid for all the damages. If the guy taken to the hospital had all his bills paid, then would she have been free to leave the country? The story, so far, has just been sensationalism to print or tell on TV regardless of all the truthful details. Such is "news" reporting these days. Pitiful.

Yeah, right. So drug cartel member who has illicitly sold drugs, robbed people, etc., if arrested, can simply pay back a bunch of money and he is free....

Hmmm, maybe So!

wilderone - 8-11-2010 at 08:35 AM

"... illicitly sold drugs, robbed people..."

Different procedures for criminal, civil and traffic offenses; misdemeanor or felony; fine or jury trial. think

MsTerieus - 8-11-2010 at 10:13 AM

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Originally posted by wilderone
"... illicitly sold drugs, robbed people..."

Different procedures for criminal, civil and traffic offenses; misdemeanor or felony; fine or jury trial. think

He's talking about a "bail" system. Bail only applies to those arrested for crimes. Think ...

gnukid - 8-11-2010 at 12:04 PM

With some perspective it is now clear that there were no verified facts about this report, while I do not doubt that someone was accosted and went to jail for a short time, there is no evidence provided of an accident nor of a policeman with injuries. None. The only verifiable thing is that there is a possibly a 'reporter' named Antonio Castelan who doesn't do his research and there is a media outlet named SignonSanDiego who fails to verify stories and others on border forum's such as BajaNomads who are guilty of group think and fail to think for themselves.

Now there has been no followup on SignonSanDiego? Yet there was a TV story that the woman was released, if she had in fact been in an accident where she ran over a policeman and was drunk she would not have been released. She has called out everyone who was so quick to believe the false story.

Moreover, I would like to point out each of you Nomads who jumped on board to condemn someone without any facts, which now has been revealed to be a series of false accusations without merit, while that was quite obvious to even the casual reader. You must re-evaluate your ability to discern fact from news reports.

Still I would bet that even now, many of you would fail to see the agenda in the media story, fail to see the lack of facts and fail to remember this when it occurs again by the same author later this week.

Not only is there clear disinformation in the media outlet, which is evidence of a lack of credibility, there is further evidence of mass human willingness to assist in the repetition of mindless messages by know-nothing arrogant, I feel superior, vessels such as yourselves.

With retrospect one could say, oh gosh what a mistake! too bad! But that isn't the case. This report and your reactions by those who posted condemnation demonstrates the human trait of people to be willing to give up their reasoning ability if they are made to feel superior while condemning another whether falsely or based on race etc...

This tendency, known as the "Third Wave" syndrome after an experiment by Ron Jones in Palo Alto is the same human failure exploited over time to justify horrific atrocities such as Eugenics, Genocide, N-zi Camps etc...

Consider this example, this clear case of disinfo well perpetrated across media as a wakeup call, you, who posted condemnations above must be more critical, self-critical, and be willing to consider the source, the agenda and be cautious in your urge to jump on board condemning another with no evidence nor fair court trial provided.

surfer jim - 8-11-2010 at 04:53 PM

Didn't care if there was ANY truth to the story after seeing the PHOTO....

BajaNews - 8-11-2010 at 07:46 PM

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I would have liked to see alot more photos.

Another pic from her Facebook profile before it was closed to public viewing (the girl in the background is her friend Amber Mendiola):

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surfer jim - 8-11-2010 at 09:17 PM

It is plain to see....NOT GUILTY.

DENNIS - 8-11-2010 at 09:22 PM

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Originally posted by MsTerieus
Bail only applies to those arrested for crimes. Think ...

Oh, yeah? Was'is?

http://tinyurl.com/3alrfwe

[Edited on 8-12-2010 by DENNIS]

jeremias - 8-11-2010 at 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by MsTerieus
Bail only applies to those arrested for crimes. Think ...

Oh, yeah? Was'is?

http://tinyurl.com/3alrfwe

[Edited on 8-12-2010 by DENNIS]

I hate to admit it, but it actually took me a second before I got it......

[Edited on 8-12-2010 by jeremias]

wilderone - 8-12-2010 at 08:59 AM

First: "In unverified reports, it was stated the girl was bailed out by Toyota . . . ."
IMO this would have been a civil matter, traffic matter, hence my "bail" inquiry. Personally, I don't presume to know what Mexican legal procedure is - I was merely contributing to a misguided thread. I have read accounts of traffic accidents in Baja CA. that one is taken to jail - for lack of another type of facility in small towns in Baja - essentially arrested, until the matter is cleared up, either by payment of damages or charges. Now that is what we're talking about - not drug cartel members who sell drugs or rob people.

MsTerieus - 8-12-2010 at 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DENNIS

Quote:

Originally posted by MsTerieus
Bail only applies to those arrested for crimes. Think ...

Oh, yeah? Was'is?

http://tinyurl.com/3alrfwe

[Edited on 8-12-2010 by DENNIS]

That bale applies to horse thieves.

MsTerieus - 8-12-2010 at 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wilderone
First: "In unverified reports, it was stated the girl was bailed out by Toyota . . . ."
IMO this would have been a civil matter, traffic matter, hence my "bail" inquiry. Personally, I don't presume to know what Mexican legal procedure is - I was merely contributing to a misguided thread. I have read accounts of traffic accidents in Baja CA. that one is taken to jail - for lack of another type of facility in small towns in Baja - essentially arrested, until the matter is cleared up, either by payment of damages or charges. Now that is what we're talking about - not drug cartel members who sell drugs or rob people.

Assuming any truth to the report, she may have been arrested for drunk driving, which I imagine is a crime in Mexico, just as it is in the U.S. In any case, "bail" is what a JUDGE orders an incarcerated person to post, as security, before he/she is released from jail pending trial. Whatever payment Mexican authorities might request or demand from a person in custody who is only civilly liable (and I question whether there is any legal authority for holding such a person in custody, for long, much less, for extracting payment from him/her), is something other than "bail."

Case closed?

[Edited on 8-12-2010 by MsTerieus]