Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 1/27/2011 at approximately 0233 hours, Sheriff’s homicide detective’s responded to an unidentified man found deceased in a field located off of Pleasant Valley Road. The unidentified man was later identified as George Huizar. Huizar’s death was the result of gunshot wounds and a homicide investigation was immediately started.

On 2/18/2011, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit arrested Rogelio Reyes for the murder of George Huizar. Reyes’ arrest came after an ongoing investigation that was initiated upon the discovery of Huizar’s body until the time of Reyes’ arrest. The Camarillo and Thousand Oaks Detective Bureaus, Sheriff’s Gang Unit and the Sheriff’s Narcotics Bureau assisted in the investigation.

Homicide detectives are continuing to work to determine the circumstances surrounding Huizar’s death.

Location: 1100 Block of Pleasant Valley Road, Camarillo, CA
Date & Time/ RB#: 2/18/2011 @ 0235 hrs. / 11-2184
Unit Responsible: Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses City of Residence Age
(V) Huizar, George Oxnard 23
(S) Reyes, Rogelio Oxnard 21
Officer Preparing Release: Sergeant Todd Inglis
Follow-up Contact: Captain Mike Aranda
Date of Release: February 18, 2011
Approved By: Commander Rick Barrios

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).