The Culver City Police released a statement on Wednesday, May 29 to say that an arrest has been made in a hate crime incident that took place in June 2021.
“On June 14, 2021, at approximately 1:00 am, a female victim of Asian-American descent was walking westbound along Washington Boulevard to work when she was violently attacked by an unknown male offender,” reads the statement. “The suspect allegedly verbally abused the victim with racial slurs and physically assaulted her, causing significant injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital, where she received extensive medical treatment.”
The CCPD said that a thorough investigation was conducted, and Jesse Allen Lindsey, 37, was identified as the suspect believed to be responsible. Lindsey is currently in custody in a California state prison for an unrelated offense. He has been indicted by the US Attorney’s Office on one count of committing a hate crime, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison.
“The Culver City Police Department appreciates the FBI’s partnership in this investigation and remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community,” they said.
“The community we serve is rich in cultural diversity, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all,” said Culver City Police Chief Jason Sims. “Hate has no place in Culver City. I am extremely proud of the work done by the Culver City Police Department to identify and locate the suspect who is responsible for this violent hate crime. In partnership with the FBI, we are not only seeking justice for the innocent victim in this case but also underscoring that this type of heinous crime will not be tolerated in our neighborhoods.”
Lindsey, who remains in state custody, will appear in federal court on these new charges soon.
For questions, please contact Culver City Police Department Public Information Officer Jennifer Atenza at (310) 253-6120 or jennifer.atenza@culvercity.org.
