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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).
Media Release - Camarillo Firearms Arrest
| Nature of Incident: | Arrest Made in Illegal Firearms Manufacturing / Possession | ||||
| Report Number: | 24-143423 | ||||
| Location: | 500 Block Avenida Magdalena, City of Camarillo | ||||
| Date & Time: | 01/07/2025 – 1100 Hours | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit, Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit | ||||
| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age | |||
| (S) Stanislav Skudarnov |
Camarillo |
37 |
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| Narrative: |
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| During the month of December 2024, detectives assigned to the Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) obtained information in reference to the manufacturing and possession of assault weapons. An investigation was initiated, and further information was discovered which revealed Camarillo resident, (S) Stanislav Skudarnov as the suspect. During the subsequent investigation of Skudarnov, detectives gathered sufficient evidence to substantiate probable cause for a violation of California Penal Code Section 30605(a)– [Possession of an Assault Rifle]. During the first week of January, 2025, detectives obtained a search warrant, signed by a magistrate of the Ventura County Superior Court for Skudarnov’s residence and property. On January 7, 2025, detectives assigned to the Camarillo SEU and Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit (DEU) served the aforementioned search warrant at Skudarnov’s residence. During a search of Skudarnov’s residence and property, detectives located two AR-15 style lower receivers, one of which was un-serialized and had tool marks indicative of being self-manufactured, commonly referred to as a “ghost gun.” Detectives also located an un-serialized Sig Sauer P320 pistol, an AR-15 upper receiver, multiple high-capacity magazines, and hundreds of rounds of various caliber ammunition. After the search, detectives arrested Skudarnov for the following violations: PC 30605(a) – [Possession of Assault Weapon], PC 27545 – [Unlawful Transfer of Firearm], and PC 30600(a) – [Transport, Import, Manufacture Assault Weapon]. Skudarnov was later booked at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility. Skudarnov’s bail was set at $100,000. The term “ghost gun,” is used to describe firearms which lack serial numbers. Additionally, ghost guns can be transferred without the use of a federal firearms license dealer, which makes the firearms untraceable by law enforcement. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on Twitter @VENTURASHERIFF, Facebook, Instagram @ VCSHERIFF, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories. |
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| Prepared by: | Senior Deputy Frank W. Corona | ||||
| News Release Date: | 01/10/2025 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Detective Justin Lopez (805) 388-5100 |
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| Approved by: Booking Photo Release: |
Captain Jason Hendren YES NO X |
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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).
Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511