Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 9/8/2011, the Thousand Police Department received an anonymous tip that explosives and narcotics were possibly being sold out of a residence in the 100 block of Maple Road in the City of Thousand Oaks. Within the same day, the T.O.P.D. Special Enforcement Unit discovered that Francisco (Frankie) Herrera was involved. Herrera also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

The Special Enforcement Unit contacted Herrera outside of his residence and took him into custody for the warrant. During a probation search of the residence, large quantities of dangerous, illegal fireworks were discovered in the garage. Herrera was arrested and booked for possessing the illegal fireworks, HS 12305 / Felony Possession of an Explosive Device.

Location: 100 Block of Maple Road, Thousand Oaks
Date & Time/ RB#: September 8, 2011, 7:10 p.m. / 11-20464
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Department – Special Enforcement Unit
(A) Arrestee City of Residence Age
Francisco Rene Herrera Thousand Oaks 26 yrs
Officer Preparing Release: Detective. L. Oriee, Thousand Oaks Special Enforcement Unit
Follow-up Contact: Detective Richard LaSecla (805) 371-8335
Date of Release: September 9, 2011
Approved By: Captain Bill Ayub