Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On Friday, January 7, 2011, at approximately 7:00 am, gang related search warrants were conducted at residences in the 600 block of Lemon Way and the 800 block of ‘B’ Street in the City of Fillmore by the Fillmore Gang Unit. The search warrants were in reference to an ongoing gang-related robbery investigation, which occurred in Fillmore. The two juveniles were arrested during the service of the search warrants for the following violations, 186.22(a) PC - Gang Allegation, 182(a)(1) PC - Conspiracy, 211 PC – Strong Arm Robbery, and 415(1) PC - Public Disturbance. Both juveniles were lodged at the Juvenile Justice Center.

Ariana Medina, Jesse Vasquez and Yvan Hernandez were at the residences during the search warrants and were found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and were arrested for a violation of 11550(a) H&S. The robbery investigation is continuing and additional arrests are expected.

Location: 600 Block of Lemon Way and 800 Block of ‘B’ St., Fillmore
Date & Time: Friday, January 7, 2011 at approximately 7:00 am
Unit Responsible: The City of Fillmore Gang Unit
Report: #10-31463

Arrestees, City, Age:
Juvenile, Fillmore, 16
Juvenile, Fillmore, 17
Medina, Ariana, Fillmore, 20
Vasquez, Jesse, Fillmore, 41
Hernandez, Yvan, Fillmore, 19

Officer Preparing Release: Deputy G. Cadman (#3960)
Follow-up Contact: Sgt. David Wareham (805) 524-2235
Approved by: Captain Mike De Los Santos #0730