Full Notification

Nature of Incident: Theft Suspects Arrested

Location: Camarillo

Date & Time: June 25, 2010



(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses, (P)arties Age

(S1) Aaron Morua, Oxnard Resident 22 Years

(S2) Michael Dryer, Santa Paula Resident 18 Years

(S3) Mark Gonzales, Santa Paula Resident 21 Years



Narrative:

On June 25, 2010, at about 3:30 a.m., Camarillo deputies responded to the 800 block of Calle Portilla for a report of suspicious subjects dressed in black.

Upon the deputies’ arrival, the suspects fled on foot. One suspect was seen jumping a fence into a backyard. Deputies subsequently discovered the suspects were stealing items from unlocked cars. They requested the assistance of a K-9 unit and began searching for the suspects.

At about 4:50 a.m., with the assistance of the K-9, one suspect, Mark Gonzales, was located lying in a cement planter in the 500 block of Calle Castano. There was also a backpack found near Gonzales that contained a stolen handgun. Deputies consequently requested the assistance of the Sheriff’s helicopter.

At about 5:45 a.m., a second suspect, Michael Dryer, was located while hiding in a shed in the 1600 block of Calle Del Manzano. Dryer was found wearing only his underwear. He was uncooperative and would not comply with the deputy’s directions and suffered a minor dog bite.

At about 6:55 a.m., the third suspect, Aaron Morua was located in the 800 block of Sausalito. Morua was found in possession of a backpack that contained a loaded handgun.

All three suspects were booked at the Ventura County Main Jail for conspiracy to commit a crime, possession of burglary tools, possession of stolen property, and carrying a concealed firearm. Bail was set at $50,000.00. The investigation is ongoing.





Officer Preparing Release: Sergeant J. Devorick

Follow-up Contact: Sergeant J. Devorick (805) 388-5133

Approved By: Captain Monica McGrath