Alfredo Avalos, Fillmore

600 lbs of illegal fireworks were confiscated from a seizure that occurred Wednesday, June 28th.

Earlier this month, sheriff’s detectives obtained information indicating illegal fireworks were being sold by (S) Alfredo Avalos from his residence at 656 Fourth Street, Fillmore. Detectives conducted an investigation and believed Avalos was in possession of a large quantity of fireworks that are illegal in California.

On June 28th, detectives served a search warrant at the location and seized approximately 600 pounds of illegal fireworks. These fireworks were found throughout the residence, including kitchen, garage, and the bedroom of a minor child, and posed a significant threat of injury and fire, not only to the suspect’s family, but to the public, as well. Three firearms were also found, including an AK-47, a stolen .22-caliber rifle, and an unregistered .22-caliber rifle.

(S) Avalos, who was not present at the time of the service of the search warrant, turned himself in to detectives later in the morning. He was arrested for the following charges and booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility with a bail of $20,000:

Health and Safety Code Section 12305 – Felony possession of an explosive
Health and Safety Code Section 12671 – Misdemeanor possession of illegal fireworks
Health and Safety Code Section 12700(b) – Misdemeanor fireworks and pyrotechnic devices
Penal Code Section 27545 – Misdemeanor unlawful transfer of firearm
Penal Code Section 30605(a) – Felony possession of assault weapon
Penal Code Section 496(a) – Misdemeanor receiving stolen property under $950 (Prop 47)

“Safe and Sane” fireworks, bearing the seal of the State Fire Marshal, can be legally sold, possessed, and enjoyed in the city of Fillmore between 12:00 PM, June 28th, and 12:00 PM, July 5th. All other fireworks, including altered “Safe and Sane” fireworks and fireworks that explode and/or launch into the air, are illegal in Fillmore and throughout Ventura County and the state.

Violators may be cited for violating the city municipal code and subject to a $1,000.00 fine, or they may be arrested for more serious crimes. If you witness any illegal activity, please call the Fillmore Police Department at 805-524-2233 or, if there’s an immediate threat to life or property, 9-1-1.

Nature of Incident: Illegal Fireworks and Weapons Seizure and Arrest
Report Number: 17-92306
Location: 656 Fourth Street, Fillmore
Date & Time: June 28, 2017 / 7:00 AM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Detective Unit and Patrol, West County Investigations Bureau, Sheriff’s Bomb Unit, Sheriff’s Gang Unit, Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence
(S) Alfredo Avalos Fillmore
Prepared by: Sergeant Kevin Vaden
News Release Date: June 28, 2017
Detective Bill Meixner, (805) 947-9391
william.meixner@ventura.org
Approved by: Captain Jim Fryhoff