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Theft Suspects Arrested
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, June 28th, 2010
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department On June 25, 2010, at about 3:30 a.m., Camarillo deputies responded to the 800 block of Calle Portilla for a report of suspicious subjects dressed in black. Upon the deputies’ arrival, the suspects fled on foot. One suspect was seen jumping a fence into a backyard. Deputies subsequently discovered the suspects were stealing items from unlocked cars. They requested the assistance of a K-9 unit and began searching for the suspects. At about 4:50 a.m., with the assistance of the K-9, one suspect, Mark Gonzales, was located lying in a cement planter in the 500 block of Calle Castano. There was also a backpack found near Gonzales that contained a stolen handgun. Deputies consequently requested the assistance of the Sheriff’s helicopter. At about 5:45 a.m., a second suspect, Michael Dryer, was located while hiding in a shed in the 1600 block of Calle Del Manzano. Dryer was found wearing only his underwear. He was uncooperative and would not comply with the deputy’s directions and suffered a minor dog bite. At about 6:55 a.m., the third suspect, Aaron Morua was located in the 800 block of Sausalito. Morua was found in possession of a backpack that contained a loaded handgun. All three suspects were booked at the Ventura County Main Jail for conspiracy to commit a crime, possession of burglary tools, possession of stolen property, and carrying a concealed firearm. Bail was set at $50,000.00. The investigation is ongoing. Location: Camarillo (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses, (P)arties Age Officer Preparing Release: Sergeant J. Devorick |
