Above, one of the weapons confiscated by Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies in the Saturday, March 14 surprise search of numerous gang locations. Sheriff’s Patrol, Gang, and Special Enforcement Units participated.

24 deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Patrol, Gang and Special Enforcement Units conducted searches of known gang locations throughout the Fillmore area.

A 17 year-old male gang member from River Street in Fillmore was arrested with a loaded 9mm semi automatic weapon. He was also arrested for street terrorism. During the searches, deputies also arrested gang member Jose Ruiz, 21, on Santa Clara Street in Fillmore for possession of a loaded .25 caliber semi-auto handgun. He, too, was arrested for street terrorism. Also arrested: Antonio Izarraraz, Felony Possession Stolen Property, Fillmore, 21 year old male, Rosa Aguliar, Under the Influence of Narcotics, Fillmore, 21 year old female, Armando Magallon, Under the Influence of Narcotics, Fillmore, 29 year old male, Jamie Ambriz, Under the Influence of Narcotics, Fillmore, 26 year old male, Male Juvenile, Gang Probation Violation, Fillmore, 17 year old, Jose Aguilar, Gang Probation Violation, Fillmore, 21 year old male, Male Juvenile, Gang Probation Violation, Fillmore,17 year old.

Nine other documented gang members were arrested for a variety of drug charges and possession of stolen property. All persons were booked at the County Jail or Juvenile Detention Center.