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Pre-Trial Detention Facility - Battery on a Deputy Sheriff
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, January 12th, 2015
 On January 2, 2015, Alexander Vannesse was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, a violation of section 23152(e) of the Vehicle Code. Ventura Police Department was the arresting agency and booked Mr. Vannesse at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility. While being processed in booking, Vannesse was being fingerprinted by a Deputy Sheriff. Vannesse, for an unknown reason, punched the deputy in the face and began fighting. The deputy went to the ground with Vannesse and was able to get control of him. Vannesse was handcuffed and placed into a cell. The Deputy received abrasions and contusions on his face, elbow and knee. He was treated by medical staff at the jail. Alexander Vannesse was arrested for the additional charge of 243(c)(2), battery on a peace officer. He remains in custody with a bail set at $25,000.00. When an arrested person is booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility, they go through a booking process which includes; a search, medical evaluation, photographs, fingerprints and phone calls. Often times, deputies have contact with people who are emotionally unstable and / or under the influence of drugs and alcohol. These individuals are volatile and have unpredictable behavior. These situations put deputies at risk of physical confrontations in the performance of their duties. Nature of Incident: Battery On A Deputy Sheriff 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). |
