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Father, daughter plead not guilty in alleged Vegas kidnapping

by The AV Times Staff • August 13, 2020 6 Comments

Defendants Stanley Alfred Lawton and his daughter, Shaniya Nicole Poche-Lawton. [Images via Facebook]
PALMDALE – A man and his daughter pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that they kidnapped a woman in North Las Vegas last year, then robbed, raped and assaulted her before dumping her in the desert near Edwards Air Force Base.

Stanley Lawton, 55, of Riverside, and Shaniya Nicole Poche-Lawton, 23, of Palmdale, were charged last November with one count each of kidnapping to commit robbery, kidnapping from outside the state, attempted murder and forcible rape, along with three counts each of first-degree ATM robbery.

The criminal complaint also alleges that Stanley Lawton has prior convictions for attempted murder and robbery between 1984 and 1988, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials said the woman was abducted from the North Las Vegas area and found last November by military police who were making their routine rounds outside the Air Force base.

The woman — who knew the two — was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint and driven to the Antelope Valley, where she was allegedly sexually assaulted and forced to withdraw money from several ATMS, according to prosecutors.

The woman was allegedly dumped in the desert, where she was able to seek help, prosecutors said last year.

The two have remained behind bars since their arrest early last November, jail records show.

Stanley Lawton could face up to 260 years to life in state prison if convicted as charged, while his daughter faces a potential sentence of more than 71 years to life behind bars, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

Previous related stories:

Arraignment postponed for father and daughter charged with kidnapping, sexual assault in Palmdale

Man, daughter held in connection with alleged Vegas kidnap/assault

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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety, Home, Palmdale

6 comments for "Father, daughter plead not guilty in alleged Vegas kidnapping"

  1. fark says

    August 15, 2020 at 10:03 am

    gross incest. raping her together as daughter and father is just beyond disgusting.

    Reply
  2. Mike says

    August 14, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    Don’t drop the soap in the shower Stanley, or you might get a taste of your own medicine!

    Reply
  3. AV Resident says

    August 14, 2020 at 8:25 am

    Put those two jokers away and him , for good. Of course they pled ‘not guilty’. They won’t admit to a mis-deed. 00

    Reply
  4. Mark Alvarado says

    August 13, 2020 at 4:49 pm

    Of course they pleaded “not guilty”. They don’t ever want to be held responsible for the things they do. Overgrown children!

    Reply
    • LATISHA WONG says

      December 21, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      They are innocent they didn’t do all that and the police officers in antelope valley are being dramatic lancaster Av police are liars thrives criminals they minipulate people assault people doscrimonate people of color

      Reply
  5. Palmdale says

    August 13, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    I wonder if Supercuts can give me something close to Stan’s hairstyle.

    Reply

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