Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Camarillo Special Enforcement detectives received information that Thomas Long and Melody Knoblauch were using and possessing Methamphetamine at their residence in the upscale-gated community of Sterling Hills in the 2800 block of Diamond Drive in the City of Camarillo. After a three-month investigation, a search warrant was obtained for Long, Knoblauch and their residence.

On 02/07/2013, detectives conducted a search of Long and Knoblauch’s residence where a quantity of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and prescription narcotics were found. Investigators also located a shotgun inside the residence. Long was a prohibited felon in possession of a firearm under California state law.

Long was subsequently booked into the Sheriff’s Main Jail, bail set at $55,000, for the following charges:

• Possession of Controlled Substance
• Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia
• Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Knoblauch was subsequently booked into the Sheriff’s Main Jail, bail set at $20, 000, for the following charges:
• Possession of Controlled Substance
• Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia

Floyd was subsequently booked into the Sheriff’s Main Jail, bail set at $5,000, for the following charge:
• Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance

Nature of Incident: Narcotics Arrests
Report Number: 13-2915
Location: 2800 block Diamond Drive, Camarillo
Date & Time: 02/07/2013, 2:55 PM
Unit Responsible: Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Thomas Long Camarillo 55
Melody Knoblauch Camarillo 52
Tom Floyd Camarillo 52
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Detective Paul Krueger
Media Release Date: 02/08/2013
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Paul Krueger 805-388-5100
Approved by: Captain M. Smith 805-654-9511

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).