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Police Arrest Felon in Possession of a Firearm
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, January 13th, 2021
 Nicolas Bonilla, Ventura On January 2, 2021, patrol deputies assigned to the Fillmore Patrol Station arrested Nicolas Bonilla, a resident of Ventura, for being a convicted felon in possession of a loaded firearm. On January 2, 2021, detectives assigned to the Sheriff’s Narcotics Street Team obtained information regarding Bonilla possibly being in possession of an illegal firearm in the Fillmore area. Detectives were familiar with Bonilla from a previous narcotics sales investigation in which Bonilla was in possession of a large quantity of narcotics and in possession of an assault rifle. Bonilla was released on bail from on that case and is currently pending court proceedings. Patrol deputies were patrolling in the area of Sycamore Road and Seventh Street in the unincorporated area just outside of Fillmore. Deputies spotted Bonilla and conducted a traffic stop of Bonilla for a traffic violation. Additionally, deputies knew Bonilla was on active Ventura County probation with unconditional search terms. Deputies conducted a search of his truck pursuant to the terms of his probation. During the search, deputies located a loaded unregistered firearm concealed inside a spare tire in the bed of the truck. The firearm was wrapped in a flag and plastic bag. Bonilla was arrested for several firearms violations and booked at the Pre-Trail Detention Facility and is pending court proceedings. Nature of Incident: Felon in Possession of Firearm Arrest Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). |
