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CITY OF OJAI
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Nature of Incident: Conspiracy to commit robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and felony vandalism
Report Number: 18-41828
Location: Ojai Chevron (360 E. Ojai Ave.)
Date & Time: 3/15/2018 @ 1900 hours
Unit(s) Responsible: West County Patrol Services – Ojai Police Department

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (Party), (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Male Juvenile, Ojai 17
Male Juvenile, Ojai, 16
Male Juvenile, Ojai, 15

Narrative:
Three male juveniles conspired to commit a robbery from the Ojai Chevron. As a result, three victims were assaulted and multiple vehicle windows were smashed by the suspects during the commission of the crime.

On 3/15/18 at approximately 1900 hours, three male juveniles entered the Ojai Chevron located at 360 E. Ojai Ave. They had conspired together to commit a theft from Chevron prior to entering the business. Once inside they began stealing items. The clerk observed the theft and tried to stop the suspects from leaving. The suspects assaulted the clerk with a skateboard causing minor injury. A female patron tried to stop the assault and was also struck with a skateboard.

Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the Chevron and arrested the 15 and 16 year old suspects. One of the suspects resisted arrest and a minor struggle ensued. The 17 year old suspect was able to flee the scene prior to the deputies’ arrival.

Shortly after, Sheriff’s deputies began receiving multiple calls of vandalism. They determined the 17 year old suspect who fled the scene had used his skateboard to break the windows of multiple vehicles in the area. A concerned citizen who witnessed the vandalism followed the suspect and directed deputies to his location. He was arrested and taken into custody without incident.

All three juvenile suspects were under the influence of alcohol and other controlled substances. The 17 year old suspect was transported via ambulance to Ojai Hospital due to his violent, belligerent and unpredictable behavior. The other two suspects were also taken to Ojai Hospital for medical clearances. All three were booked at the Juvenile Justice Center for charges of conspiracy to commit a crime, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon. The 17 year old suspect was also charged with felony vandalism.

Detectives from the Ojai substation are still gathering information. If you witnessed any of the incident or are a victim, please call Detective Preciado at 805-477-7042.


Prepared by: Sgt. Shane Matthews #3127
News Release Date: 3/16/18
Media Follow-Up Contact: Det. Joe Preciado
805-477-7042

Approved by: Capt. Jim Fryhoff