VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF
NEWS STORY
GEOFF DEAN, SHERIFF
www.VCSD.org
Nature of Incident: Gang Member Arrested
Report Number: 18-116458
Location: 11000 Block of Nardo Street, Saticoy
Date & Time: July 10, 2018 @ 08:30 p.m.
Unit(s) Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Gang Unit
California Highway Patrol
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Mario Gaona Oxnard 38
Narrative:
On July 10, 2018, the California Highway Patrol responded to the 11000 Block of Nardo Street in the community of Saticoy reference a hit and run traffic collision. CHP officers ultimately located and arrested the suspect, Mario Gaona, for driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident.
The Sheriff’s Gang Unit conducted a follow-up investigation into the incident. Detectives learned during the incident, Gaona attempted to dissuade the victims from reporting the traffic collision to law enforcement. Gaona further threatened the victims, stating he was a member of a criminal street gang and would commit acts of violence against them.
On August 24, 2018, a search warrant was executed at Gaona’s residence and evidence was located which further implicated Gaona’s affiliation with a criminal street gang. Gaona was arrested for PC 422 – Criminal Threats, PC 136.1 – Witness Intimidation, and PC 186.22 – Street Terrorism.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office holds a zero tolerance on gang activity. The community is encouraged to report all gang activity to the Sheriff’s Office for enforcement and investigation.
Prepared by: Detective Jeff Jacobs – Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
News Release Date: August 27, 2018
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective Sergeant Victor Medina (805) 677-8772
[email protected]
Approved by: Captain Todd Inglis
