Over the last three weeks, the Sheriff’s Gang Unit has been investigating a residential burglary where numerous firearms and large quantities of ammunition were stolen. During the course of the investigation, they arrested three subjects for committing the burglary and recovered all but one of the firearms. One of the subjects arrested was Brian Teasdale who is an associate of the Hells Angels criminal street gang. Continuing the investigation, gang investigators developed enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for the Hells Angels Club House at 65 Fix Way, Ventura.

On 4-29-11, gang investigators from throughout the Sheriff’s Department served the search warrant at 65 Fix Way, Ventura. Investigators detained 19 people who were attending a meeting at the clubhouse. During the search investigators recovered methamphetamine, several large containers of marijuana, over 2,000 dollars in cash and a loaded handgun.

Five Hells Angels gang members were arrested for a variety of charges. They include George Christie III for being under the influence of methamphetamine, Jacob Holder for being under the influence of methamphetamine, David Olivares for being under the influence of methamphetamine, Jason Novak for possession of a deadly weapon, and Robert Smith for possession for sales of marijuana and being under the influence of methamphetamine.

Report Number: 11-9664
Location: 65 Fix Way, Ventura
Date & Time: 4-29-2011 / 7:00 PM
Unit Responsible: Sheriff Gang Unit

Suspects, City of Residence Age
1) George Christie III Ventura 35
2) Jacob Holder Ventura 25
3) David Olivares Santa Barbara 40
4) Jason Novak Ventura 30
5) Robert Smith Ventura 36

Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sgt Bill Schierman
Follow-Up Contact: Sgt Bill Schierman 654-3551
Approved by: Captain P. Higgason