4th Teenage Suspect in Cross Burning Arrested

Police arrested a fourth teenager suspected of participating in the burning of a cross outside the Huntington Beach home of a Jewish family, officials said Saturday.

The latest suspect, who was not identified because he is a minor, was arrested Friday night “as the result of an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident,” Officer Mike Kelly said.

The teenager faces charges of “aiding and abetting” the first three suspects, who were arrested earlier this month on suspicion of committing a hate crime and burning a religious symbol. He was taken to Huntington Beach Jail, then released to the custody of his parents.

David Shostak, the owner of the home, could not be reached for comment. A family member said late Saturday that Shostak had no comment.

Last week, Shostak expressed relief that the first three suspects had been arrested in connection with the May 19 incident.

Daniel Carr, 18, and two male juveniles had previously been arrested. Last week, investigators said they had all of the suspects in custody. On Saturday, they offered no information about what led to the fourth arrest.

Shostak said last week that his son, a student at Edison High School, “is familiar” with the first three suspects in the case, but he did not elaborate.

Police said the case remains under investigation.