During the month of February, Detectives assigned to the Moorpark Special Enforcement Unit and Moorpark Investigations Unit began an investigation regarding a felon, Teodulo Duran, possibly in possession of a firearm.
On 03/18/26 at approximately 0700 hours, a residential search warrant was served at Duran’s residence. During the service of the search warrant, Duran was found to be in possession of several rounds of ammunition, a 9mm handgun magazine, as well as additional evidence of Duran being in possession of a firearm. Detectives located approximately 15.62 grams of methamphetamine in Duran’s residence, and evidence of Duran being involved in the sales of narcotics.
Duran was arrested for PC 29800(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of Firearm, PC 30305(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of Ammunition, HS 11378 – Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Sales, HS 11550(a) – Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, and HS 11364(a) – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Duran remains in custody with a bail of $250,000.
The Moorpark Police Department would like to thank the citizens and businesses throughout Moorpark for their assistance. With the collaboration and trust from the public, crimes continue to be solved, allowing the judicial system to hold those responsible accountable for the crimes.
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Prepared by: Detective Jacob Anderson
News Release Date: 03/24/2026
Approved by: Captain Nick Odenath
Booking Photo Release: NO
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Community: Moorpark Police Department Arrests Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
Nature of Incident: Moorpark Police Department Arrests Felon in Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
Report Number: 26-24731, 26-35935
Location: Citrus Drive, City of Moorpark
Date & Time: 03/18/2026 @ 07:00 hours
Unit(s) Responsible: Moorpark Special Enforcement Unit; Moorpark Investigations Unit; Ventura County Sheriff’s SWAT Team; Fillmore Investigations Unit; Ojai Investigations Unit; Simi Police Department K9 Unit; Ventura County Sheriff’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Unit; Ventura County Sheriff’s Tactical Negotiations Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent, City of Residence, Age
(S) Teodulo Duran Moorpark, CA, 47
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