Full Notification

Nature of Incident: Multiple Arrests from Nuisance Residence

Report Number: 19-63058, 19-86410, 19-86587, 19-126735, 19-127010, 19-131463

Location: 4800 block of Juarez Ave, Moorpark

Date & Time: April 2019 – August 2019

Unit(s) Responsible:
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office – Moorpark Police Department
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office – Thousand Oaks Police Department
 

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent, City of Residence, Age

(S) Nicholas Lombardo, Moorpark, 58
(S) Nicole Ramirez, Moorpark, 25
(S) Mayra Manriquez, Moorpark, 34
(S) Ricardo Aguilar, Los Angeles, 38
(S) Monica Angel, Moorpark, 46
(S) Mary Hernandez, Ventura, 43
(S) Barbara Tocher, Moorpark, 56
(S) Simona Cuevas, Moorpark, 54
 

Narrative:
On August 21, 2019, deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office - Moorpark Police Station continued their investigation into the residents of a house in the 4800 block of Juarez Ave, in the City of Moorpark. Since April of 2019, deputies have made eleven arrests of residents or visitors to the residence. Some of the individuals have been arrested multiple times.
 
On April 25, 2019, deputies from the Moorpark station conducted a probation search and arrested resident Nicholas Lombardo for being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
 
On June 5, 2019, deputies from the Thousand Oaks station and Moorpark station served a search warrant at the residence related to identity theft. Mayra Manriquez was arrested for theft and being under the influence of a controlled substance; Nicole Ramirez was arrested for being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition; Ricardo Aguilar was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance; and Monica Angel was arrested for a felony warrant and multiple counts of identity theft.
 
On August 13, 2019, deputies from the Moorpark station stopped a vehicle leaving the residence. The driver, Ricardo Aguilar, was again arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. A search of his vehicle revealed approximately five ounces of heroin and an ounce of methamphetamine. That quantity of drugs translates into about 1300 doses of heroin and 280 doses of methamphetamine. He also had money on him believed to be profit from drug sales. He was additionally arrested for possessing both drugs for sale.
 
On August 14, 2019, deputies from the Moorpark station contacted Mary Hernandez after she walked away from the residence. She showed signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance and was arrested. A search of her person revealed several grams of methamphetamine. She was additionally arrested for possessing the drug.
 
On August 21, 2019, deputies from the Moorpark station conducted a probation search at the residence. Nicholas Lombardo was again arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and possessing methamphetamine. He was also arrested for the felony charge of maintaining a place where drugs are used or sold. Nicole Ramirez was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Barbara Tocher was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Simona Cuevas was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. While at the police station, she attempted to pass off toilet water as a urine sample. She was additionally arrested for the felony of attempting to present false evidence.
 
All eleven subjects were booked for the above detailed charges and they have various court dates pending.
 
This ongoing investigation has shown this residence to be a nuisance to the community. The Moorpark Police Department is working with the absentee homeowner to remedy the situation. 
  
Prepared by: Detective Sergeant Kevin Lynch
News Release Date: August 22, 2019
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective Sergeant Kevin Lynch, (805) 532-2716
 
Approved by:  Captain Victor Fazio
Booking Photo Release: YES
 
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).
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