Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that a City of Glendale firefighter-paramedic has been charged with allegedly murdering his wife in their North Hollywood home.
Andrew Jimenez, 45, was arraigned on Jan. 23 at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center for the alleged murder of his spouse Mayra Jimenez, 55, at their home in the 5600 block of Suna Summa Avenue earlier in the week.
“No one, including those sworn to protect others, is above the law, and we will hold the defendant accountable for this horrific crime and bring justice to Ms. Jimenez and her loved ones.”
Jimenez faces 26 years to life in prison if convicted as charged. Attorney Jose Romero has been retained to represent Jimenez.
Romero did not respond to requests for comment by the time of publication.
“Our condolences are with the victim’s family and loved ones,” Fire Chief Jeff Brooks said. “We are prepared to support those impacted by this tragedy, and we are also ensuring our firefighters and staff have access to support resources as they process this loss.”
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officials said that Jimenez entered the Northeast Community Police Station at 4 a.m. on Jan. 21, and requested that officers conduct a welfare check on his wife.
When officers responded and entered the residence, they discovered a woman with blunt force trauma who had succumbed to her injuries.
Jimenez’s bail was set at $2 million. He is charged with one count of murder with an allegation of using an axe as a deadly weapon.
The incident is an isolated event and there is no threat to public safety, according to authorities.
“Too often, cases of domestic violence go unreported and have the potential to end tragically, as in this instance,” Hochman added. “I want to urge anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic abuse to contact the Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 978-3600.”
