CITY OF CAMARILLO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS STORY
www.VCSD.org
Nature of Incident: Illegal firearm possession arrests.
Report Number: 18-1905,18-11006,18-40990, 18-36759, 18-20822
Location: Locations throughout Camarillo
Date & Time: December 2017 thru April 2018
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Police Department Special Enforcement Detail / Camarillo Police Detective Bureau / Sheriff’s Gang Unit / Moorpark Police Department /Sheriff’s Headquarters Station / Ventura County Sheriff’s Crime Analysis Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent, City of Residence Age
(S) Ricardo Delossantos, Camarillo, 53
(S) Wilivaldo Garcia, Camarillo, 39
(S) Kade Gates, Camarillo, 29
(S) Eric Givens, Camarillo, 43
(S) Jaime Manos, Camarillo, 41
(S) Mason Marquez, Camarillo, 27
(S) Nicholas Wagemann, Simi Valley, 39
Narrative:
Camarillo Police detectives arrested seven people for illegal firearm possession and seized 15 firearms during a four month long investigation targeting illegal weapon violations within the City of Camarillo.
In December of 2017, the Camarillo Police Department Special Enforcement Detail (SED) began an investigation into illegal firearm possession. SED detectives worked closely with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analysis Unit and several other Sheriff investigative units to target criminal activity involving the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. One of the main focuses of this investigation was to identify and remove firearms and ammunition from criminals and people prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to previous criminal convictions.
During this four month operation, SED detectives conducted several investigations that resulted in the seizure of eight rifles, including one AK-47 assault rifle, seven handguns, and over four hundred rounds of ammunition. In addition to the illegally possessed firearms, SED detectives seized four ounces of methamphetamine, varying amounts of heroin, cocaine and prescription medication possessed for the purpose of sales, stolen property, and recovered one stolen vehicle. Investigators also seized about $2500 in U.S. currency that is believed to be the result of illegal activities. Seven people were arrested for various weapons related charges at locations throughout the city. These arrests included illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, assault on a peace officer, and possession of illegal drugs for the purpose of sales. Five of the individuals arrested have pending court dates and are facing varying sentences. Two of those arrested have already pled guilty to weapons violations in Ventura County Superior Court and have either been sentenced or are awaiting sentencing.
The Camarillo Police Department’s Special Enforcement Detail is a five person plain clothes detail that conducts a variety of investigations of crimes occurring within the City of Camarillo. The goal of SED is to reduce property crime and violent crime through investigations and directed enforcement. SED is responsible for conducting gang-related investigations, probation / parole searches, and they often work closely with Camarillo Police Department’s detective bureau. SED also often works in conjunction with other Sheriff’s units and outside agencies in a cooperative effort to reduce crime within our city. This recent investigation would not have been possible without the coordinated effort of all the involved Sheriff bureaus. Detectives from the Camarillo Police Department Special Enforcement Detail will continue to aggressively investigate any reports of suspected illegal weapons / firearms possession. Anyone with information regarding illegal weapons possession is encouraged to contact the Camarillo Police Department at 805-388-5100.
Prepared by: Sergeant Peter Frank
News Release Date: 04/13/18
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective Chris Dyer
805-535-0270
Approved by: Captain Jeremy Paris
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
