On 03/03/2025, deputies with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office-Fillmore Station arrested a 41-year-old man following a firearm incident in the quiet community of Ventura County known as Piru. At about 4:37 AM, patrol deputies from the Fillmore Station responded to a report of a neighbor shooting into another neighbor’s residence in the 700 block of Park Street, located in the unincorporated community known as Piru. Arriving deputies located the victim and his family who were evacuated as a safety precaution.
As the investigation unfolded, deputies determined a firearm had been negligently discharged, with a round striking and entering a neighbor’s residence. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
A short time later, the suspect, identified as (S) Patrick Casas, 41, exited his residence and was taken into custody by deputies without incident.

Detectives with the Fillmore Bureau of Investigation along with field evidence technicians from the Sheriff’s Bureau of Identification, and scientists from the Sheriff’s Crime Lab responded to the location for the investigation. A search warrant was obtained followed by a subsequent search of Casas’ residence. As a result, additional evidence linking Casas to the crime was located including 12 rifles, five handguns, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. None of the firearms seized were lawfully registered to Casas.

Casas was transported and booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility for a violation of Penal Code § 246.3(a) – [Negligent Discharge of Firearm into Residence]. Casas was served a Temporary Emergency Gun Violence Restraining Order authorized by a Ventura County Superior Court Judge. Casas remains in custody pending court proceedings.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office reminds our community members of the serious consequences of improper firearm handling and urges gun owners to exercise extreme caution.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.

Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote
News Release Date: 03/04/2025
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon
Booking Photo Release: NO

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