Community
Illegal Fireworks Seizure and Arrest
Nature of Incident: | Illegal Fireworks and Weapons Seizure and Arrest | ||||
Report Number: | 17-92306 | ||||
Location: | 656 Fourth Street, Fillmore | ||||
Date & Time: | June 28, 2017 / 7:00 AM | ||||
Unit(s) Responsible: | Fillmore Detective Unit and Patrol, West County Investigations Bureau, Sheriff’s Bomb Unit, Sheriff’s Gang Unit, Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau |
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(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
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(S) Alfredo Avalos | Fillmore | ||||
Narrative: | |||||
Earlier this month, sheriff’s detectives obtained information indicating illegal fireworks were being sold by (S) Alfredo Avalos from his residence at 656 Fourth Street, Fillmore. Detectives conducted an investigation and believed Avalos was in possession of a large quantity of fireworks that are illegal in California. On June 28th, detectives served a search warrant at the location and seized approximately 600 pounds of illegal fireworks. These fireworks were found throughout the residence, including kitchen, garage, and the bedroom of a minor child, and posed a significant threat of injury and fire, not only to the suspect’s family, but to the public, as well. Three firearms were also found, including an AK-47, a stolen .22-caliber rifle, and an unregistered .22-caliber rifle. (S) Avalos, who was not present at the time of the service of the search warrant, turned himself in to detectives later in the morning. He was arrested for the following charges and booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility with a bail of $20,000:
“Safe and Sane” fireworks, bearing the seal of the State Fire Marshal, can be legally sold, possessed, and enjoyed in the city of Fillmore between 12:00 PM, June 28th, and 12:00 PM, July 5th. All other fireworks, including altered “Safe and Sane” fireworks and fireworks that explode and/or launch into the air, are illegal in Fillmore and throughout Ventura County and the state. Violators may be cited for violating the city municipal code and subject to a $1,000.00 fine, or they may be arrested for more serious crimes. If you witness any illegal activity, please call the Fillmore Police Department at 805-524-2233 or, if there’s an immediate threat to life or property, 9-1-1. Below are several safety tips to ensure you and your family enjoy a safe Independence Day celebration:
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Prepared by: | Sergeant Kevin Vaden | ||||
News Release Date: | June 28, 2017 | ||||
Media Follow-Up Contact: | Detective Javier Chavez, (805) 947-9128 [email protected] Detective Bill Meixner, (805) 947-9391 [email protected] |
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Approved by: | Captain Jim Fryhoff |
Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511