Driving instructor, 70, accused of sexually assaulting students

By Angel Jennings

Oct. 15, 2014 9:22 AM PT

A 70-year-old driving instructor has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting his students and police are looking for additional possible victims.

Jorge Ernesto Ubillus is accused of sexually assaulting an undisclosed number of students of the Prudential Driving and Traffic School in East Hollywood in July and August. Police did not say exactly where the alleged abuse occurred.

An LAPD official could not immediately say if Ubillus, who was arrested Monday on suspicion of sexual battery, was still in custody.

A person who answered the phone at the traffic school Wednesday referred all questions to the LAPD.

Police are urging additional victims or anybody with any information regarding the case to call (213) 473-0439. During non-business hours or on weekends, tipsters can call (877) 527-3247.

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Angel Jennings

As assistant managing editor for culture and talent, Angel Jennings oversees the Los Angeles Times’ Metpro and internship programs as well as works closely with HR and department heads to help manage a broad range of responsibilities, including tracking, recruiting, interviewing and selecting diverse candidates for job opportunities and advancing the company’s efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and access. She also works across the newsroom on retention, training and career development efforts. Jennings previously worked as a reporter in Metro. She got her start in the Metpro program in 2011 and has since worked on assignments with many departments in the newsroom, including Metro, National, Calendar, Business and podcasts. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska.

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