Los Angeles, Ca
TikToker helps capture suspected child predators in Southern California
A local social media star said he is protecting the streets of Southern California by capturing suspects wanted for preying on children.
Known by the nickname “Black Biden,” the good Samaritan said his mission in life is to protect children and minors because he feels the criminal justice system is not doing enough.
He spends his time setting up potential suspects through online messaging where he poses as an underage boy or girl. When a suspect agrees to meet with him, he will contact authorities and record the moment officers arrive to confront and arrest the suspect.
One of the videos posted on his social media page shows a suspected child predator running chaotically through a Carl’s Jr. fast food restaurant as officers try to capture him.
The suspect, Cody Lane Oreiro, 41, of Hawthorne, eventually gets tackled to the ground by Long Beach police.
He was arrested on charges of arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd purposes and resisting a police officer.
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The moment officers chase a suspected child predator through a Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Long Beach with the help of “Black Biden,” seen in the red hoodie. (@black_biden8383) -
The moment officers chase a suspected child predator through a Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Long Beach with the help of “Black Biden,” seen in the red hoodie. (@black_biden8383) -
Social media star on TikTok and Instagram, known as “Black Biden.” (KTLA) -
The moment officers chase a suspected child predator through a Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Long Beach with the help of “Black Biden,” seen in the red hoodie. (@black_biden8383) -
The moment Black Biden confronts a suspected child predator in Southern California. (@black_biden8383) -
The moment Black Biden confronts a suspected child predator in Southern California. (@black_biden8383) -
The moment Black Biden and police officers confront a suspected child predator in Southern California. (@black_biden8383) -
The moment officers chase a suspected child predator through a Carl’s Jr. restaurant in Long Beach with the help of “Black Biden,” seen in the red hoodie. (@black_biden8383) -
Social media star on TikTok and Instagram, known as “Black Biden.” (KTLA)
Although some may believe an undercover officer is behind the sting, it’s actually Black Biden. The man can be seen in the video wearing a red hoodie and gray sweatpants.
“I have caught over 156 guys who have tried to come out to harm kids,” said Black Biden. “And it’s only been a year. Many convictions, but the laws are just still not strict enough for these guys.”
Black Biden said the suspect in the Long Beach Carl’s Jr. arrest believed he was meeting up with a 15-year-old boy at the time.
Black Biden explained his methodology in capturing these suspects saying, “[We have] accounts set up on dating sites and regular social media sites — the ones all kids tend to use. And the profile that we have is obviously a young person. The [suspects] hit up the profile, wants to start texting. We then reveal to them that we’re not actually an 18-year-old, but we’re 13 or 14.”
If that person continues with their conversation, that’s when Black Biden will arrange a meeting and call the police.
In another tense video, he’s seen running alongside cops as they arrest a man who allegedly arrived to meet up with a 14-year-old girl for sex.
Despite the tense and sometimes physical confrontations with suspects, ultimately, the social media star said his goal is to “ just try to protect the kids.”
When asked how long he planned to continue his crusade, Black Biden said that he would continue tracking suspects down until laws become stricter on such crimes.
Southern California remains under an extreme heat warning as residents brace for the hottest day of the week on Wednesday.
“It will be roasty toasty in the valleys, lower mountain elevations and far interior, with highs ranging from 100 to 110 degrees,” the National Weather Service said. The warmest conditions are expected in the western San Fernando Valley.
An extreme heat warning remains in effect for much of Southern California until 8 p.m. Thursday. Forecasters say there is a high risk of heat-related illness for anyone outdoors for extended periods. Heat advisories are also in place for areas along the coast.
“Highs for today: 98 in Ojai, 100 in Ontario. Temecula, good morning to you, 100 degrees expected there. 112 in Palm Springs. Unbelievably hot,” KTLA’s Kirk Hawkins said Wednesday morning.
Residents are urged to adjust their afternoon plans to limit strenuous outdoor activities during the heat of the day, stay hydrated and check in on elderly neighbors and loved ones.
The Weather Service said record highs are slightly warmer than those forecast for Wednesday. As a result, despite the extremely hot conditions, few, if any, temperature records are expected to be broken.
A few degrees of cooling are expected Thursday, but a more significant cooldown will arrive Friday as onshore winds increase.
Afternoon highs are expected to cool even more over the weekend, with below-average temperatures possible in some areas.
A Chino Hills man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a violent incident at a local liquor store, authorities announced Tuesday.
The July 13 incident occurred around 5 p.m. in the 4000 block of Descanso Avenue, according to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, which responded to reports of a stabbing at the location.
Arriving deputies found a stabbing victim inside the store and rendered medical aid until personnel with the Chino Valley Fire District arrived. The victim was transported to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, where he remains in stable condition.
While being treated at the scene, investigators said the victim repeatedly stated that someone named Alex was responsible for the attack.
The suspect, now identified as Hayden Alexander Marquez, 30, was located not far from the liquor store and taken into custody, sheriff’s officials said.
Investigators did not provide a motive for the stabbing or detail the relationship between the two men.
Marquez was booked into the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of attempted murder.
Anyone with information about the investigation is urged to contact the Chino Hills Police Station at 909-364-2000. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip hotline at 800-78-CRIME or submit tips online at www.wetip.com.
An early morning crash involving a big rig scattered cinder blocks across the northbound 101 Freeway, prompting a SigAlert in the San Fernando Valley Tuesday. The incident was reported around 4:10 a.m. when a big rig overturned on the freeway at Tampa Avenue. The crash occurred on a stretch of the northbound 101 that curves […]
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