Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On March 11, 2011, at about 0700 a.m., the Fillmore Gang Unit and Sheriff’s Gang Unit served a search warrant at a residence on the 700 block of Akers Street in the City of Fillmore. The search warrant was in reference to an ongoing investigation involving weapons and gang members.

During the search of the residence, gang investigators found a handgun, gang paraphernalia, a large amount of marijuana and a large amount of cash. The handgun, gang paraphernalia, marijuana and cash were confiscated as evidence by gang investigators.

Two suspects were arrested during the search. The suspects were identified as Steven Chaveste (30 years of age), and Matthew Chaveste (26 years of age), both from Fillmore. Steven was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, and Matthew was charged with possession of narcotics with the intent to sell. Steven and Matthew Chaveste were booked at the Main Jail.

The investigation is ongoing.

Location: 700 Block of Akers Street, Fillmore
Date & Time: 3-11-2011 @ 0700 AM
Unit Responsible: Fillmore Police and Sheriff’s Gang Units
Report #: 11-5231
Arrestees: Address: Age:
Chaveste, Steven Fillmore, CA 30
Chaveste, Matthew Fillmore, CA 26

Officer Preparing Release: Detective Albert Ramirez
Follow-up Contact: Detective Beau Rodriguez (805) 524-2233
Date of Release: 03/11/2011
Approved by: Captain O’Hanlon