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Theft of Beer Occurs in Front of Officer
By Santa Paula Police Department — Tuesday, March 11th, 2014
 Santa Paula Police Department On the above date and time Officer Pickett had just arrived at the AM/PM gas station to buy a drink when he observed a 16 year old male juvenile coming out of the front door in a rush. The juvenile had a 18 pack of beer in each hand with the gas station attendant behind him chasing him. Officer Pickett realized this as a theft in progress and chased the juvenile to a waiting vehicle parked on Felkins Road that was being driven by suspect Jose Hernandez. Hernandez put the vehicle into drive in an attempt to flee however once he observed Officer Pickett he put the vehicle back into park. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident. Based on the location of Hernandez's vehicle it was apparent this was a planned effort to steal beer. Both suspects were arrested for commercial burglary and conspiracy. Hernandez was transported to the Ventura County Main Jail and the juvenile was transported to Juvenile Hall. Nature of Incident: |
