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Sheriff's deputies are identifying and notifying victims whose property was recovered following the arrest of a Ventura couple on January 30 at a motel in the City of Carpinteria.  As a result of the investigation, Sheriff’s deputies seized more than 13 grams of narcotics and a large amount of stolen property. 19-year-old Jared Johnson and 25-year-old Jace Milone are suspected of dealing drugs and of committing auto burglaries throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.  The couple then attempted to sell the items they took from vehicles on Craigslist. 

Sheriff’s deputies contacted Johnson at approximately 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the motel located in the 5500 block of Carpinteria Avenue for violation of the city’s no smoking policy.  The deputy soon learned that the suspect was on probation in Ventura County. Milone, his girlfriend, was subsequently located in the couple’s motel room.

As per the terms of Johnson’s probation, Sheriff’s deputies searched the room and discovered evidence of narcotics sales including packaging materials and scales. They also located approximately 13.5 grams of methamphetamine, heroin and prescription pills contained in baggies along with $1,400 in proceeds from suspected drug deals.

Deputies also seized a large amount of stolen property taken out of vehicles including forged checks, gift cards, construction tools, jewelry, smartphones, several laptops, construction tools, a notary seal and car stereo equipment. The couple also had in their possession burglary tools, including bolt cutters and broken spark plugs used for breaking windows.

Johnson and Milone were arrested for violations of possession of heroin, methamphetamine and prescription pills for sales, possession of drug paraphernalia and receiving stolen property.  Johnson was also arrested for possession of burglary tools.   Additional charges requested against the couple include addict in possession of tear gas and of a stun gun as well as transportation for sales of heroin and methamphetamine.

The Sheriff’s Office contracts with the City of Carpinteria for police services.