Ventura County Sheriff's Department

During the beginning of March 2014, members of the Sheriff’s Gang Unit conducted a series of search warrants and probation searches in various areas of Ventura County. During the searches, 3 handguns were recovered, which were found to be in possession of different gang members within the county.

On March 5th, 2014, the Sheriff’s Gang Unit served a warrant in the 100 block of Benicia Way in Oxnard. During the warrant, a known member of a criminal street gang, (S) Rolando Gallardo, was found to be in possession of a firearm and methamphetamine for sales. He was arrested for various drug and weapons charges. He is currently out of custody pending the investigation.

On March 12th, 2014, the Sheriff’s Gang Unit conducted a probation search in the 200 block of Palm Street in Fillmore. During the probation search, a warrant suspect, (S) Joseph Lopez, was found to be hiding inside the residence. Joseph Lopez is a known member of a criminal street gang and a convicted felon. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance while armed with a handgun. He was arrested for the warrant, and a variety of drug and weapons charges.

On March 13th, 2014, the Sheriff’s Gang Unit conducted a probation search in the 400 block of Stroube Street, which is located in the unincorporated area of Oxnard, known as El Rio. During the probation search, a known documented member of a criminal street gang, (S) Timothy Medina, was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. At the time, Medina was out on bail pending a court case for a gang-related robbery. Medina was arrested for the loaded gun and is currently in custody with $750,000 bail.

Nature of Incident: Illegal Firearm Activities within Ventura County
Report Number: 14-5074, 14-5660, 14-5736
Location: County of Ventura
Date & Time: March 5th through March 13th, 2014
Unit(s) Responsible: Sheriff’s Gang Unit
Prepared by: Detective J. Foote #4423
Media Release Date: March 15th, 2014
Follow-Up Contact: Sheriff’s Gang Unit @ (805) 654-2856
Approved by: Captain Luis Obregon

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