Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On February 6, 2023, two suspects attempted to rob a victim at knifepoint at Two Rivers Park in the city of Fillmore.

During the month of February 2023, a juvenile female began a social media relationship with a male party. After her jealous boyfriend Adrian Hernandez became aware of the relationship, he conspired with his relative Daniel Hernandez to lure the victim to Two Rivers Park under false pretense in an attempt harm the victim in revenge.

When the victim showed up to the park, the two suspects attempted to rob the victim at knifepoint. The victim was able to run away, and he contacted the police. The victim was not harmed, and no property was stolen. The suspects then vandalized the victim’s property by slashing the tires of his vehicle with a knife before fleeing the area.

Fillmore station detectives were able to positively identify the parties involved. On February 8, Fillmore station detectives contacted and arrested Adrian Hernandez in the city of Fillmore. Adrian Hernandez was booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, and he has since been released on his own recognizance. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office filed one count of Felony Conspiracy, Felony Accessory to a Crime, and Attempted Robbery.

On February 28, Fillmore station detectives contacted and arrested Daniel Hernandez at his place of employment in the city of Santa Paula. Daniel Hernandez was booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility where he remains in custody with his bail set at $110,000.

Fillmore detectives and deputies assigned to the West County Special Enforcement Unit served a residential search warrant at Daniel Hernandez’s residence. During the service, deputies seized an unregistered .357 caliber firearm unrelated to this crime.

The case involving the female juvenile has been submitted to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for review.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is committed to maintaining the safety of all residents by continued community partnerships. The Fillmore Police Department encourages citizens to immediately report suspicious people and vehicles, and to promptly report any crime they come across by calling 911. 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.

Report Number: 23-16751
Location: Two Rivers Park
1110 River Street / Fillmore Ca.
Date & Time: February 06, 2023 @ 7:30 P.M.
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol Services, Fillmore Detective Bureau, West County Special Enforcement Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S-1) Adrian Patino Hernandez
(S-2) Daniel Avalos Hernandez
(P-1) Female Juvenile
Prepared by: Sergeant Will Hollowell
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

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).