Police Investigation and Transparency Concerns
Summary
The father and family of 17-year-old Javier 'Milo' Figueroa, who died in 2025, say YPD's investigation left them without answers after 389 days. They're asking council to order an independent review and preserve evidence.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Figueroa offered that the community could provide funding if the investigation is resource-limited.
The Figueroa family and residents seeking police transparency.
The family says it has been denied answers and victim-services support.
Mentions & discussions (4)
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City Council Meeting — November 4, 2026
Call to the Public speakers urged the council to seek an independent review of the Figueroa case, require written police responses to grieving families, and place a censure of Mayor Nicholls on the agenda over potential conflicts between his private business and public duties.
City Council Meeting — October 7, 2026
The father and family of 17-year-old Javier 'Milo' Figueroa, who died in 2025, say YPD's investigation left them without answers after 389 days. They're asking council to order an independent review and preserve evidence.
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