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Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Monday February 8th, 2021 :: 02:39 p.m. PST

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Deputies arrest Santa Paula man with over 1/2 pound of methamphetamine.

Nature of Incident: Suspect arrested with over ½ pound of methamphetamine
Report Number: 21-16845
Location: The Santa Clara River Watershed – Santa Paula
Date & Time: February 6, 2021 / 2:00 pm
Unit(s) Responsible: West County Patrol Services – Santa Clara Station
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent

City of Residence

Age
Daniel Gonzalez Santa Paula 61
Narrative:
 
 
 
Santa Paula man arrested for possession of more than a ½ pound of methamphetamine.
 
During the past year, deputies received information regarding a local transient, Daniel Gonzalez, selling methamphetamine to area residents.  This information came from multiple sources over a 13-month period. 
 
On February 6th, deputies were conducting foot patrol of the district watershed area, in Santa Paula.  While conducting their patrol, they contacted Gonzalez, who they suspected of trespassing.  During their investigation, they determined Gonzalez was under the influence of a controlled substance and placed him under arrest.  While conducting a search of Gonzalez’s personal belongings they discovered 246 grams (8.66 ounces) of methamphetamine. 
 
The deputies arrested Gonzalez for violations HS 11550 Being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and HS 11379 Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Sales.  Gonzalez remains in custody at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility awaiting arraignment.  Gonzalez’s bail has been set at $60,000.00 and he is due to appear in court February 9, 2021.
 
Prepared by: Sergeant Daniel Blanck  
News Release Date: February 8,2021  
Media Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Daniel Blanck – 805-368-2871
[email protected]
 
 
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Booking Photo Release:
Captain Garo Kuredjian
 
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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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Ventura, CA 93003

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