Gang Member Arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Nature of Incident:

Gang Member Arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

Report Number:

20-160607

Location:

Telegraph Road at Willard Road, Santa Paula

Date & Time:

November 19, 2020 / 11:30 AM

Unit(s) Responsible:

Simi Valley Police Department, Sheriff’s Gang Unit

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

City of Residence

Age

(S) Ricardo Magana

Fillmore

Narrative:

On November 19, 2020, detectives from the Simi Valley Police Department had a search warrant to obtain DNA from documented gang member Ricardo Magana reference an active investigation. Pursuant to the search warrant, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Gang Unit assisted the Simi Valley Police by locating Magana in the area of Telegraph Road at Willard Road in the city of Santa Paula. Magana was driving a vehicle at the time and a traffic stop was made. During the traffic stop, Magana displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance and was arrested for several narcotic related charges. During a search of Magana’s vehicle, a loaded Glock .45 caliber handgun was also located in the glove compartment. As result of the contact and arrest, Magana was booked into custody at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Main Jail facility for violation of PC 29800(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of a Firearm, PC 30305(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of Ammunition, PC 25400(a)(1) – Carry a Concealed Firearm in a vehicle, PC 23900- Remove, Alter, Obliterate a Serial Number, H&S 11550(e)-Under the Influence with a Firearm, H&S 11370.1- Possession of a Controlled Substance with a Firearm and H&S 11350(a)-Possession of a Controlled Substance. Magana is currently being held on $70,000 bail.

Prepared by:

Detective Laura Sedillos

News Release Date:

11/19/2020

Media Follow-Up Contact:

Sergeant Victor Medina
Sheriff’s Gang Unit
805-797-6348

Approved by:

Booking Photo Release:

Captain Randy Downard

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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).
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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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