Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested 

July 20, 2023 - Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that during the month of June 2023, a Moorpark Patrol Deputy took a report from a female juvenile. The juvenile alleged she was sexually assaulted continuously over an approximate two-year period.  Deputies learned that Mathew Gomez, an acquaintance of the victim, was the suspected abuser.

During the investigation, further evidence was discovered that linked Gomez to the crime.  Detectives learned that Gomez was currently a resident of Port Hueneme.

On July 12, 2023, detectives located Gomez in Port Hueneme.  Gomez was contacted and arrested for several aggravated sexual assault crimes and possession of child pornography.  Gomez was also in possession of a concealed firearm, controlled substance for sale, and a high-capacity gun magazine.  

The Directed Enforcement Unit authored a search warrant for Gomez’ residence.  During the execution of the search warrant additional items of contraband were discovered.  Detectives located additional firearms, high-capacity magazines, controlled substances, and paraphernalia indicative of drug sales.

Gomez was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility on 13 criminal counts related to sexual assault, firearms, drug sales and possession charges.  Gomez is currently in custody while being held on $500,000 bail.

The investigation is currently ongoing. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office believes there could be additional victims.  If you have any information regarding Mathew Gomez or this case, please contact Detective Greg Webb at 805-371-8309.                                                           

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).

Nature of Incident: Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Juvenile

Possession of Child Pornography

Felony Weapon Violations

Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale

Report Number: 23-76459

Location: 4700 Block of South Moorpark Avenue in Moorpark, CA

Date & Time: 07/12/23 @ 12:30 PM

Unit(s) Responsible: Thousand Oaks Major Crimes Sexual Assault Unit

Thousand Oaks Directed Enforcement Unit

Thousand Oaks Police Investigations Bureau

Source & photo: Ventura County Sheriff's Office