Fillmore Firearms Arrest 

December 25, 2024 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that deputies assigned to the Fillmore Patrol Station conducted extra patrol in a high-crime area, resulting in the recovery of two firearms associated to a Los Angeles County burglary.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is committed to collaborating with businesses and residents in a manner that inspires them to be a force multiplier of safety by empowering them to be the eyes and ears of our community. In the latter half of 2024, community members expressed concerns over a rise in criminal activity in the 100 Block of Santa Clara Street, City of Fillmore. In response to the community concerns, deputies assigned to the Fillmore Patrol Station conducted proactive foot patrols in the area to engage with community members, deter criminal activity, and enforce laws.

On December 24, 2024, while conducting foot patrol, deputies detained Emmanuel Moreno Diaz for suspicion of trespassing. Diaz is a known transient and had previously been arrested for trespassing at the same location. During the contact, Diaz was found to be in possession of two loaded firearms. A records check of the firearms revealed they had been stolen during a Los Angeles County burglary in October of 2024. Diaz was subsequently arrested for being in violation of Penal Code § 602 (o) – Trespassing, Penal Code § 496 (a) – Possession of Stolen Property, and Penal Code § 27545 – Unlawful Firearms Transfer. Diaz was booked into the Ventura County Main Jail.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Fillmore Police Department would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on Twitter @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.

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 & photo: Ventura County Sheriff's Office