Follow-Up Investigation Leads to Arrest
April 27, 2025 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on March 7, 2025, just after 5:00 P.M., deputies from the Sheriff’s 
Fillmore Station responded to the 800 block of Edison Lane in Fillmore reference 15 to 20 individuals fighting.
Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspects were affiliated with a Fillmore criminal street gang and had fled the area prior to law enforcement arrival. During the preliminary investigation, deputies determined there was probable cause to arrest multiple suspects for gang-related crimes including assault with a deadly weapon. Detectives with the Fillmore Bureau of Investigation collaborated with patrol personnel on the investigation and quickly identified several suspects.Later that evening, detectives, patrol deputies, Sheriff’s K9 Unit, and detectives with the West County Special Enforcement Unit located and arrested three gang members involved in the assault and determined there were other suspects outstanding.
On April 23, 2025, detectives from various investigative units with the Sheriff’s Office assisted the Fillmore Station with follow-up to the assault investigation by serving a multi-location search warrant in Fillmore and Santa Paula. During the warrant services, detectives located additional evidence linking the suspects to the assault and their affiliation with a criminal street gang.
Additionally, one juvenile male was arrested for his involvement in the assault, street terrorism, and possession of an imitation firearm.
Detectives are actively investigating this assault and are asking for the public’s assistance for any information regarding the incident. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Axel Morales at (805) 477-7011 or Detective Dustin Heersche at (805) 477-7012. Tips can also be submitted through Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), where callers can remain anonymous.
Any person with information regarding the incident is encouraged to reach out to detectives and utilize the link or QR code provided below to download and submit any video footage of the incident.
Visit: https://venturasheriffca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/25-28648 or by scanning the following QR code:
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Nature of Incident: |
Follow-Up Investigation Leads to Arrest |
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Report Number: |
25-28648 |
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Location: |
City of Fillmore, California |
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Date & Time: |
04/23/2025, 7:05 AM |
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Unit(s) Responsible: |
Fillmore Bureau of Investigations, Sheriff’s K9 Unit, West County Special Enforcement Unit, Headquarters Investigations, Sheriff’s Special Crimes Unit, Thousand Oaks Special Enforcement Unit, Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit, Camarillo Investigations, Gun Violence Reduction Program, Ojai Investigations |
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(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age |
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(S) Juvenile Male |
Fillmore |
17 |
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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
