US EditionDomestic Violence Victim's Hand Signals Lead To Man's Arrest In LA County, Police Say
An observant bystander recognized a Canadian Women’s Foundation hand signal for help, leading to the arrest of John Palombi, who had an active warrant and stun gun, police said.
- On September 2, 2025, in Alhambra, a woman used hand signals at a 7-Eleven to alert others to a domestic violence incident involving John Palombi.
- The woman’s use of hand signals behind her back led a bystander to call 911, prompting police to respond to suspicious circumstances reported at the store.
- Officers found Palombi and the woman at the scene, questioned him, and apprehended him after he tried to flee, discovering he had an active warrant and a stun gun.
- Police stated, “But didn't even make it out of the parking lot,” and confirmed Palombi is held without bail, though charges were not released.
- This case exemplifies the effectiveness of the hand signal for help in aiding victims to discreetly summon assistance during domestic violence incidents.
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Domestic abuse victim in California used 'hand signals' to ask for help, police say
(KTLA) – A domestic violence suspect was arrested last month after his alleged victim used hand signals to get the attention of a bystander in Los Angeles County, police said. Officers were initially sent to a 7-Eleven store in Alhambra, California, regarding a "suspicious circumstances" call, the Alhambra Police Department revealed in a recent Facebook post. Online records indicate the incident took place on Aug. 19. "During further investigati…
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