On 04/25/2025, a 26-year-old Santa Paula resident, (S) Geovanny Molina Portillo was arrested for robbery, assault with a
deadly weapon, and other offenses.

At about 9:48 PM, patrol deputies from the Fillmore Station responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon that
had just occurred in the 19000 block of Telegraph Road located in the unincorporated area east of Santa Paula. Arriving
deputies spoke with reporting parties and confirmed an assault with a deadly weapon had occurred when the suspect
intentionally used his vehicle to ram another vehicle containing two adults and two children.

Over the course of the investigation, patrol personnel identified the suspect as Molina Portillo and learned he was on
probation for domestic violence and had an active out-of-county warrant for his arrest. Furthermore, Molina Portillo was
listed as the restrained party on a domestic violence restraining order and had robbed the listed protected party of her
property.

Molina Portillo fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival and a manhunt ensued.

Detectives with the Fillmore Bureau of Investigation and the West County Special Enforcement Unit responded to assist with
the investigation and apprehension of Molina Portillo.

On 04/25/2025, at about 1940 hours, detectives located Molina Portillo inside a vehicle being driven by an uninvolved party
in the city of Santa Paula. An enforcement stop was conducted, and Molina Portillo was taken into custody.

Molina Portillo was arrested for violations of Penal Code § 211 – [Robbery], four counts of Penal Code § 245(a)(1) –
[Assault with a Deadly Weapon], Penal Code § 273.6(a) – [Disobeying Domestic Court Order], and the out-of-county warrant.
He was transported to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Pre-Trial Detention Facility where he was booked pending court
proceedings.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence
in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community

partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and
@FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts
and advisories.

Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote

News Release Date: 04/28/2025

Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

Booking Photo Release: NO

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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).