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On 07/25/2025, patrol deputies arrested Juan Manuel Medina-Aguilar for a felony out of state warrant, being under the
influence of a controlled substance, and firearm related charges.

At about 2:30 PM, patrol deputies from the Fillmore Station conducted foot patrol in the Santa Clara river bottom near the
Chambersburg Bridge. This area is in the unincorporated river bottom south of Fillmore.

During their foot patrol, deputies contacted Medina-Aguilar who displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a
controlled substance. Medina-Aguilar was arrested for violation of Health & Safety Code § 11550(a) – [Under the Influence
of a Controlled Substance]. During the contact, deputies located an encampment nearby, believed to be associated with
Medina-Aguilar. Based on the investigation, patrol deputies worked with detectives, who obtained a search warrant for the
encampment in question. As a result of the warrant service, deputies located a loaded .22 caliber revolver, suspected
methamphetamine, and evidence linking Medina-Aguilar to the encampment.

Medina-Aguilar was subsequently arrested for violations of Health & Safety Code § 11370.1(a) – [Possession of a Controlled
Substance While Armed with a Firearm], Penal Code § 27545 – [Unlawful Firearm Transfer], and Penal Code 23900 – [Possession
of Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number]. Additionally, a records check showed Medina-Aguilar had a felony warrant
from Franklin County, Ohio. Medina-Aguilar was also arrested for the warrant and booked at the Pre-Trial Detention
Facility.

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Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote

News Release Date: 07/29/2025

Approved by:Captain Eduardo Malagon

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