January 19, 2024 - Ventura County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on January 18th, 2024, the Thousand Oaks Special Enforcement Unit 
arrested a documented Thousand Oaks gang member for recruiting others to actively participate in a criminal street gang by tattooing minors with gang tattoos.
During the month of December 2023, Detectives with the Thousand Oaks Special Enforcement Unit initiated an investigation after noticing several Thousand Oaks juveniles had recently received visible gang tattoos. Through this investigation, detectives learned the tattooing occurred in the City of Thousand Oaks, and evidence was obtained connecting documented gang member Brahin Valencia to these tattoos. Valencia is currently under the supervision of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Valencia was subsequently contacted at his residence where a parole search was conducted, and additional evidence was obtained showing Valencia was responsible for tattooing minors with gang tattoos, ages 14 and 16-years-old.
Valencia was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility on charges of 186.26(a)PC, Street Gang Solicitation, 653PC, Unlawful Tattooing of a Minor, and 186.22(d)PC, Participation in a Criminal Street Gang. Valencia’s bail was set at $100,000 and he is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court for arraignment on January 22nd at 1:30 p.m.
This investigation is on-going. If you have any information about this case, please contact Detective Romario Chavez at 805-797-7134.
The Thousand Oaks Police Department takes a zero-tolerance stance against gang violence and will pursue anyone involved in gang related criminal activity. We encourage anyone with information regarding criminal or gang activity to notify Sheriff’s Dispatch by calling 911, or (805) 654-9511 in non-emergencies. Callers may remain anonymous. We value and appreciate our community partnerships and are more effective with your support.
Thousand Oaks Gang Member Arrested for Tattooing Juveniles
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Nature of Incident: |
Thousand Oaks Gang Member Arrested for Tattooing Juveniles |
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Report Number: |
24-4083 |
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Location: |
City of Thousand Oaks |
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Date & Time: |
January 18th, 2024 |
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Unit(s) Responsible: |
Thousand Oaks Special Enforcement Unit, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation |
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(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age |
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(S) Brahin Valencia |
Thousand Oaks |
28 |
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $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).
Source: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
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