| Nature of Incident: |
Transportation for Distribution of Controlled Substance Arrest |
| Report Number: |
26-88179 |
| Location: |
Trestle Way @ Orchid Street, Fillmore |
| Date & Time: |
07/09/2026, 10:00 AM |
| Unit(s) Responsible: |
Fillmore Patrol Resources
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| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence
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Age |
(S) Enrique Lomeli
(S) Ramiro Mendez
(S) Savannah Prieto
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Fillmore
Fillmore
Fillmore |
32
32
20 |
| Narrative: |
On 07/09/2026, three residents of Fillmore were arrested for drug related offenses, one of which was arrested for transportation for distribution of a controlled substance.
At about 10:00 AM, a deputy working patrol in the City of Fillmore conducted a traffic stop on a sedan near the intersection of Trestle Way at Orchid Street in Fillmore. (S) Enrique Lomeli was identified as the driver with (S) Ramiro Mendez and (S) Savannah Prieto were passengers. Both Lomeli and Mendez are known criminal street gang members from Fillmore.
As a result of the traffic stop investigation, deputies on scene determined all of the occupants were under the influence of a controlled substance. They were subsequently arrested for violation of Health & Safety Code § 11550(a) – [Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance].
In addition to the arrests, deputies located approximately two ounces of methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia and firearm ammunition. Lomeli is a convicted felon and was subsequently arrested for violation of Penal Code § 30305(a)(1) – [Felon in Possession of Ammunition], Health & Safety Code § 11379(a) – [Transportation of Controlled Substance for Distribution], Health & Safety Code § 11378 – [Possession for Sales of a Controlled Substance], and Health & Safety Code § 11364 – [Possession of Drug Paraphernalia].
Lomeli, Mendez, and Prieto were transported and booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility pending court proceedings.
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| Prepared by: |
Sergeant Jarrod Foote |
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| News Release Date: |
07/13/2026 |
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| 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
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