Super-obese gang member, 425lbs, gets 32 months in prison for grabbing and sniffing 10-year-old boy's arm

A 425-pound man has been sentenced to 32 months in jail after pleading guilty to grabbing a 10-year-old boy and sniffing his arm.

Victor Joseph Espinoza, 56, who has a previous conviction as a gang member, struck a deal for past charges of street terrorism and gang activity to be dismissed if he pleaded guilty to the false imprisonment charge.



Espinoza, of Santa Ana, California, approached the boy and his 19-year-old cousin on October 4, 2012, and asked the 10-year-old if he'd like to see his gang tattoo.

Sentenced: Victor Espinoza will serve 32 months in jail for the false imprisonment of the child

When the boy stopped, Espinoza grabbed the youngster's arm and sniffed it, according to prosecutors.

The boy managed to escape Espinoza's grip and his cousin yelled at the obese man before he and the boy ran away, CBSlocal.com reported.

It was originally reported that Espinoza had plotted to kidnap the 10-year-old boy, but he was too heavy to make good his escape.



Espinoza was being held on charges of false imprisonment, child annoyance, and gang enhancements when he was arrested last year.



Santa Ana police say the unidentified would-be victim was walking to soccer practice with his 19-year-old cousin when they came across Espinoza.

The coach tracked down Espinoza and a chase ensued. Espinoza attempted to run, but was tackled to the ground by the coach before escaping and lumbering away.



A police helicopter spotted him trying to hide in a residential backyard.