Oceanside man arrested in connection to marijuana cultivation near Fillmore
Luis Alberto Rodriguez Pillardo, 29 of Oceanside California.
Luis Alberto Rodriguez Pillardo, 29 of Oceanside California.

During the investigation of a marijuana cultivation north of the city of Fillmore on July 29, 2010, sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a vehicle associated with the illegal activity. The driver eventually yielded after driving about 2 miles, then fled on foot over a ledge on the side of the road and disappeared. In the vehicle was 78 pounds of processed marijuana.

Through investigation, sheriff’s narcotic detectives learned the identity of the driver. On August 5, detectives arrested Luis Alberto Rodriguez Pillardo at his residence in Oceanside for possession of marijuana for sale, conspiracy to cultivate marijuana and resisting arrest. He was transported back to Ventura County and booked for the listed charges.

Location: Oceanside, Ca
Date: August 5, 2010
Unit Responsible: Ventura County Narcotics Bureau, West County Street Team
Suspect City of Residence Age
Luis Alberto Rodriguez Pillardo Oceanside 29
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt Mike Horne
Follow-up Contact: Sgt Mike Horne 805-383-8700
Approved by: Captain Eric Dowd