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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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Shooting Investigation-Arrest
| Nature of Incident: | Shooting Investigation-Arrest | ||||
| Report Number: | 25-94697 | ||||
| Location: | Rancho Sespe Apartments 2900 Block of E. Telegraph Road |
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| Date & Time: | 07/27/2025 @ 11:51 PM | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Fillmore Patrol, Fillmore Detectives, West County Special Enforcement Unit | ||||
| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age | |||
| (S) Jose Ignacio Suarez (S) Erasmo Hurtado |
Unincorporated Fillmore Fillmore |
31 36 |
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| Narrative: | |||||
| On 07/28/2025, (S) Jose Ignacio Suarez was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm with gross negligence, unlawful firearm transfer, and delaying peace officers in the performance of their duties. Additionally, Erasmo Hurtado was arrested for a local misdemeanor warrant, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and delaying peace officers in the performance of their duties. On 07/27/2025, at about 11:51 PM, diligent members of the community reported two males fighting in the parking lot at the Rancho Sespe Apartments resulting in a shooting. These apartments are in the 2900 block of E. Telegraph Road east of Fillmore. Patrol deputies from the Sheriff’s Fillmore Station responded and determined Jose Ignacio Suarez negligently discharged two rounds from a rifle in an unknown direction. Deputies attempted to contact Suarez and directed him and any other occupant of the residence to exit residence. Suarez refused and additional Sheriff’s resources were summoned to the scene. On 07/28/2025, at about 2:44 AM, after numerous announcements, Suarez finally exited the apartment and was arrested for violation of Penal Code § 148(a)(1) – [Obstruct, Resist, or Delay a Peace Officer]. As detectives and deputies were securing the apartment pending a search warrant, another subject, later identified as (S) Erasmo Hurtado was located hiding inside the apartment. Hurtado had an active misdemeanor warrant for his arrest and was subsequently arrested for his warrant, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and Penal Code § 148(a)(1). At approximately 8:15 AM, Fillmore detectives obtained a search warrant for Suarez’ apartment and executed the warrant with assistance from patrol deputies and West County Special Enforcement Unit detectives. As a result, additional evidence linking Suarez to the shooting was recovered, which included a .22 caliber rifle. Ultimately, Suarez was arrested for Penal Code § 246.3(a) – [Negligent Discharge of a Firearm], Health & Safety Code § 11550(e) – [Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance While Armed with a Firearm], and Penal Code § 148(a)(1). Both Suarez and Hurtado were transported to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and booked for the aforementioned offenses pending court proceedings. 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: | 07/28/2025 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Detective Axel Morales [email protected] 805-477-7011 Detective Dustin Heersche [email protected] 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