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Gang Members Arrested Following Gang-Related Assault
| Nature of Incident: | Gang Members Arrested Following Gang-Related Assault | ||||
| Report Number: | 25-28648 | ||||
| Location: | 800 block of Edison Lane, Fillmore | ||||
| Date & Time: | 03/07/2025, 5:05 PM | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Fillmore Patrol, Fillmore Bureau of Investigations, Sheriff’s K9 Unit, Sheriff’s Air Unit, California Department of Correction & Rehabilitation, West County Special Enforcement Unit, Headquarters Patrol, Moorpark Patrol, Sheriff’s Dispatch, ARTIC |
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| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age | |||
| (V) Adult Male (V) Adult Male (S) Joel Alonzo (S) Juvenile Male (S) Juvenile Male |
Fillmore Fillmore Fillmore Fillmore Fillmore |
24 17 16 |
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Narrative: |
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| On 03/07/2025, just after 5:00 PM, deputies from the Sheriff’s Fillmore Station responded to the 800 block of Edison Lane in Fillmore reference 15 to 20 individuals fighting. Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspects were affiliated with a Fillmore criminal street gang and had fled the area prior to law enforcement arrival. During the preliminary investigation, deputies determined there was probable cause to arrest multiple suspects for gang-related crimes including assault with a deadly weapon. Fillmore Station Detectives collaborated with patrol personnel on the investigation and quickly identified several suspects. At about 6:14 PM, Fillmore detectives and Sheriff’s K9 Unit located four gang members involved in the incident in the unincorporated area of Fillmore known as Bardsdale. As deputies approached, the suspects fled on foot. Two suspects, (S) Joel Alonzo, who is on parole, and a juvenile male were quickly apprehended while the other two suspects fled into nearby orchards. An extensive search was conducted for the two outstanding suspects involving personnel from the Sheriff’s Air Unit, West County Special Enforcement Unit, Fillmore Patrol, Headquarters Patrol, and Moorpark Patrol. At about 6:52 PM, deputies located one of the outstanding suspects hiding under a chicken coop. The suspect, a juvenile male, was taken into custody without incident. Despite coordinated efforts of ground and aerial assets, the fourth suspect was able to evade apprehension due to rugged terrain combined with thick vegetation and darkness. Following the arrests, detectives located additional evidence linking the suspects to the assault on Edison Lane. A parole hold was placed on Alonzo, and he was booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility. One juvenile male was arrested for violations of Penal Code § 417(a)(2) – [Brandishing Firearm], Penal Code § 417(a)(1) – [Brandishing Deadly Weapon], Penal Code § 186.22 – [Street Terrorism], and Penal Code § 148(a)(1) – [Obstruct, Resist, or Delay a Peace Officer]. The other juvenile was arrested for violations of Penal Code § 242 – [Battery], Penal Code § 186.22 – [Street Terrorism], and Penal Code § 148(a)(1) – [Obstruct, Resist, or Delay a Peace Officer]. Both juveniles were given citations and released to their parents/guardians. This investigation is ongoing, and detectives are asking for the public’s assistance for any information regarding the gang-related assault. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Axel Morales (805) 477-7011 or Detective Dustin Heersche at (805) 477-7012. Tips can also be submitted through Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), where callers can remain anonymous. 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 “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, 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: | Sergeant Jarrod Foote | ||||
| News Release Date: | 03/10/2025 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Detective Axel Morales Axel.Morales@ventura.org 805-477-7011 Detective Dustin Heersche Dustin.Heersche@ventura.org 805-477-7012 |
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| Approved by: Booking Photo Release: |
Captain Eduardo Malagon YES NO |
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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).
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Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511