Ventura County Sheriff's Department

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(S) Christie, George Ventura 60
(S) Cerezo, Joe Ventura 34

The Sheriff’s Gang Unit served three search warrants on Friday as part of its ongoing investigation into the Hells Angels criminal street gang.

The first warrant was served at the home of George Christie who lives in the 400 block of Ventura Ave. George Christie is a long time member of the Hells Angels. During the service of the warrant, a small quantity of cocaine and methamphetamine were found. An investigation found the illegal drugs belonged to George Christie who was arrested at that location. Christie was also found to be under the influence of cocaine and methamphetamine. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail for possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine, and being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was later released on his own recognizance.

The second warrant was served at the residence of Hells Angel member Joe Cerezo, who lives in the 2900 block of Apache Avenue. Cerezo was arrested after a stolen shotgun was found in his bedroom. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail for possession of stolen property. He was released from jail after posting $10,000 bail.

The third search warrant was served at the Hells Angels criminal street gang clubhouse located at 65 Fix Way. Several members were detained at the location but no arrests were made.