Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Fillmore patrol deputies have arrested four suspects for auto theft and related charges in the Fillmore / Santa Paula area.

On the evening of June 10, 2015, a Fillmore resident reported her 1997 Saturn stolen from her residence. At approximately 4:00 a.m., on June 11, 2015, an alert Fillmore deputy spotted the stolen Saturn driving in the area of Highway 126 and Old Telegraph Road.

The deputy attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, however the driver sped away and led deputies on a high speed pursuit throughout the unincorporated and incorporated areas of Santa Paula. The Saturn eventually collided with a curb putting an end to the approximately 15 minute pursuit.

All four occupants were taken into custody and charged with crimes including auto theft, felony evading, driving under the influence, participation in a criminal street gang, and being under the influence of controlled substances. No arrestee’s or deputies were injured as a result.

Nature of Incident: Four Suspects Arrested For Auto Theft
Report Number: 15-13087
Location: Fillmore / Santa Paula
Date & Time: June 11, 2015 / 4:00 a.m.
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol Deputies / Investigations
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Murillo, Angelique Fillmore 18
(S) Covarrubias, Ashley Fillmore 18
(S) Vargas, Guillermo Fillmore 21
(S) Mora, Rudy Santa Paula 22
Prepared by: Detective John Fox
News Release Date: June 11, 2015
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective John Fox, (805) 524-2233, john.fox@ventura.org
Approved by: Captain Dave Wareham, Chief of Police – City of Fillmore

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).