Warrant Suspect Flees from Officers
On March 23, 2022 at 7:12 PM, Simi Valley Police Officers were dispatched to Epic Fitness, which is located at 480 E. Easy St., for a subject trespassing in the business and refusing to leave.
Upon arrival Officers made contact with the subject, Jhovan Rojo, 29 from Simi Valley, and confirmed that Rojo had an active local arrest warrant. As Officer attempted to place Rojo under arrest he fled on foot, initially into the Arroyo Simi wash area then ventually Rojo began jumping into private yards in the 300 block of Aristotle St. Additional SVPD units quickly arrived in the area and established containment. Shortly after, Rojo was observed emerging from a yard and running W/B on Aristotle St. Officers gave chase and eventually caught Rojo, at which point a struggle ensued. Rojo was eventually taken into custody and booked at Ventura County Jail for Resisting an Executive Officer with Threat or Violence and his warrant.
Address/Location
Simi Valley Police Department
3901 Alamo St
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-583-6950