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Narcotics Arrests in Camarillo
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department In March of this year, Sheriff’s Office narcotics detectives received information of cocaine sales occurring in the city of Camarillo. Detectives identified Victor Espinoza of Camarillo as the suspect in these illegal sales. During the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Gerardo Gaytan was also involed in the sales of cocaine. Several controlled purchases of cocaine were made from Espinoza at his place of employment, the Taqueria El Tapatio restaurant located in the city of Camarillo. On April 28, 2011, Sheriff’s narcotic detectives, along with members of the Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail observed Espinoza meet with Gaytan near the Taqueria El Tapatio. When contacted by detectives, Espinoza was found to be in possession of one kilo of cocaine, which detectives believe to have been supplied by Gaytan. The estimated street value of the seized cocaine is approximately $60,000.00 Search Warrants were later served at two locations in the city of Camarillo; Espinoza’s residence in the 2600 block of Ponderosa Dr, and the Taqueria El Tapatio restaurant. No additional narcotics were seized. While at the Taqueria El Tapatio, the owner, Joel Valle, became combative with detectives and was arrested for resisting arrest and possession of cock fighting paraphernalia that was found inside the business. Valle was not involved in the narcotics investigation. The bail for Espinoza and Gayton was set at $50,000.00, and the bail for Valle was $5,000. Valle also has and INS hold. Location: Camarillo Date & Time/ RB#: April 28, 2011 Unit Responsible: Special Services – Narcotics – West County Street Team (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses City of Residence Age Officer Preparing Release: Sgt Mike Horne Follow-up Contact: Sgt Mike Horne Approved By: Captain D. Murray |
