Full Notification

Nature of Incident: Arson-For-Hire Arrest
Report Number: 11-18629
Location: 532 S. Dawson Drive #5N, Camarillo
Date & Time: October 13, 2011 at approximately 5:00 PM
Unit Responsible: Special Services – Arson Unit / Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Juan Rivera Suarez
Ventura 35
Narrative 38
On August 17, 2011, firefighters from the Ventura County Fire Department and deputies from the Camarillo Police Station were dispatched to a vehicle fire in the 400 block of Calle San Pablo in the city of Camarillo. Arson Investigators from the Ventura County Fire Department and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office also responded and determined the fire was intentionally set. As the investigation progressed, the suspect was identified as Camarillo business owner, Juan Rivera Suarez. The ensuing lengthy investigation revealed the vehicle owner paid Suarez to make arrangements for the vehicle to be taken to a remote location and set afire for the purpose of insurance fraud.

On October 13, 2011, detectives assigned to the Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail assisted arson investigators with the service of a search warrant at Suarez’ business, “JR Customs,” located at 532 S. Dawson Drive in Camarillo. At that time, Suarez was arrested for conspiracy to commit a crime and arson. Suarez was booked at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility.


Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sergeant John J. Gleason
Media Release Date: October 21, 2011
Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Robert Garcia
(805) 383-8700

Approved by: Captain Bruce Macedo

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