Burbank Police Arrest Parolee, Juvenile for Separate Incidents

Parolee charged with assaulting officers, juvenile accused of hate-motivated graffiti

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Burbank police have arrested a parolee at large for assaulting officers during a traffic stop, as well as a 17-year-old juvenile suspected of hate-motivated graffiti at a synagogue and a college campus.

Why it matters

These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges Burbank and other Los Angeles-area communities face with parolees and juvenile offenders, as well as the need for vigilance against hate crimes targeting religious and educational institutions.

The details

In the first incident, a 33-year-old parolee named Jonathan Marquez allegedly rammed two police vehicles and struck two officers during a traffic stop, before fleeing the scene. Marquez has a criminal history that includes domestic violence, child pornography, and lewd acts with a child. Police later arrested him at a Los Angeles residence. In the second incident, a 17-year-old male was arrested for allegedly spray-painting large swastikas on the exterior of Temple Emanu El synagogue, as well as posting Neo-Nazi recruitment materials at Los Angeles Mission College. Detectives served a search warrant at the juvenile's Sunland home and found evidence linking him to the crimes.

  • The parolee incident occurred on February 17, 2026 around 3:00 a.m.
  • The juvenile was arrested on February 26, 2026 after a search warrant was executed at his residence.
  • The parolee was arraigned on February 24, 2026 and is being held on $260,000 bail.
  • The hate-motivated graffiti was discovered at the synagogue on February 16, 2026.

The players

Jonathan Marquez

A 33-year-old parolee at large with a criminal history that includes domestic violence, child pornography, and lewd acts with a child.

Temple Emanu El

A synagogue in Burbank, California that was targeted with hate-motivated graffiti.

Los Angeles Mission College

A college campus where Neo-Nazi recruitment materials were posted, linked to the juvenile suspect.

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What they’re saying

“We must remain vigilant against all forms of hate and intolerance in our community.”

— Chief of Police (myburbank.com)

What’s next

The parolee's case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, which has already filed five felony counts against him. The juvenile's case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Juvenile Division, for filing consideration.

The takeaway

These incidents underscore the ongoing need for law enforcement, community leaders, and residents to work together to address issues of public safety, parolee supervision, and hate crimes targeting religious and educational institutions in the Burbank area.