Search Warrants Lead to Several Arrests
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On September 13th and 14th, 2012, detectives from the Moorpark Police Department, along with several other specialized units from within the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, served search warrants at ten residences in the city of Moorpark. These search warrants were related to the investigation of two gang related shootings that occurred in the City of Moorpark on August 11th and 13th, 2012.

As a result of these searches, many other crimes were discovered. Therefore, Clark Mendoza and Alfredo Gutierrez were arrested for child endangerment; Edgar Godinez was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell; Jose Ayala was arrested for possession of a controlled substance; Michael Lopez, Randy Gomez, Anthony Gomez and Tiffany Davis were arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance; Larry Reyes was arrested for a parole violation and Ricardo Mendoza was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

The investigation into these shootings is continuing. If you have information, please contact the Sheriff’s East County Major Crimes Unit at (805) 494-8201. Ventura County Crime Stoppers will also pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for these crimes. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Nature of Incident: Search Warrants Lead to Several Arrests
Report Number: 12-18124, 12-18322
Location: Moorpark, CA
Date & Time: September 13, 2012 & September 14, 2012
Unit Responsible: Moorpark Police Department
Sheriff’s East County Major Crimes Unit

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Jose Christobal Ayala
(S) Larry John Reyes
(S) Ricardo Mendoza
(S) Clark Ryan Mendoza
(S) Michael Lopez
(S) Alfredo Gutierrez
(S) Edgar Godinez
(S) Randy Joe Gomez
(S) Anthony Tito Gomez
(S) Tiffany Nicole Davis
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sergeant Jeff Miller
Media Release Date: September 14, 2012
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Mike Ferguson (805) 494-8222
Approved by: Captain Frank O’Hanlon