Gang Unit Weapon Arrest

Nature of Incident:

Gang Member With A Gun Arrest

Report Number:

19-86664

Location:

11000 Block of Nardo Street, Ventura, CA

Date & Time:

June 6, 2019 / 1200

Unit(s) Responsible:

Sheriff’s Gang Unit
West County Patrol Headquarters Station

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent

Residence

Age

(S1) Santiago Gomez

Saticoy

Narrative:

On June 6^th 2019, Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Gang Unit concluded a month long investigation into known gang member Santiago Gomez, who was believed to be in possession of firearms and ammunition. Gomez is a previously convicted felon and prohibited from owning and/or possessing firearms and ammunition. Detectives served a signed search warrant at Gomez’ residence located in the 11000 block of Nardo Street in the unincorporated area of Saticoy. During the search warrant service, detectives located an AK-47 style rife and a loaded handgun. The rifle had the serial number removed and a records check revealed the handgun had been reported stolen from a previous burglary. Several other items were located at the residence including gun holsters and different caliber ammunition. Gomez was not at the residence during the service of the search warrant but was later located by Headquarters Station patrol deputies and taken into custody without incident. Gomez was booked into the Ventura County Sheriff’s Main Jail facility for violation of PC 29800(a) – Own/Possess/Control Firearm by Felon, PC 30305(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of Ammunition, PC 27545 – Unlawful Transfer of Firearm, PC 23900 – Change, Alter, Remove or Obliterate a Serial Number and PC 186.22(a) – Street Terrorism. Gomez remains in custody with bail set at $250,000.

Prepared by:

Detective Jose Torres

News Release Date:

06/10/19

Media Follow-Up Contact:

Sergeant Victor Medina
Sheriff’s Gang Unit
805-654-2856

Approved by:

Booking Photo Release:

Captain Brian Slominski

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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).

Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511

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