Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On October 21, 2012 Fillmore Police patrol deputies went to the 100 Block of Cook Drive in the city of Fillmore to conduct a probation search of a residence belonging to Mark Anthony Perez. During a search of the residence, deputies found a shotgun and ammunition where Perez had access. Perez is a convicted felon and a narcotics registrant who is prohibited from possessing firearms. Also arrested in the residence was John Glen Roberts for an outstanding misdemeanor domestic violence warrant. Both were arrested without incident.

Mark Perez was booked for 29800(a)(1) PC (felon/addict with a firearm) and 30305(a)(1) PC (felon with ammunition). He was booked into the Ventura County Jail – Pre-Trial Detention Facility. Perez posted a $50,000 bail bond.

John Roberts was booked into the Ventura County Jail – Pre-Trial Detention Facility with bail set at $10,000.

Nature of Incident: Probation Search Leads to Arrest of Felon with a Firearm
Report Number: 12-23661
Location: 100 Block of Cook Drive, Fillmore
Date & Time: October 21, 2012 @ 3:00 PM
Unit Responsible: Fillmore Police Department - Patrol
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Mark Anthony Perez, Fillmore, 39
(S) John Glen Roberts, Fillmore, 37
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sgt. Anthony Aguirre
Media Release Date: October 22, 2012
Follow-Up Contact: Sgt. Anthony Aguirre (805) 524-2235
Email: anthony.aguirre@ventura.org
Approved by: Captain Monica McGrath

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).