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Methamphetamine Lab- Elderly Abuse Arrest
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, December 6th, 2010
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department On 12-2-2010, the Sheriff’s West County Narcotics Street Team concluded a month long methamphetamine sales investigation into Antonio “Tony” Nava who resides in the 100 block of Whipple Road, Santa Paula. Investigators served a search warrant at Nava’s residence and discovered a methamphetamine laboratory in a metal shed approximately 30 feet from the primary residence. Nava’s 80-year-old disabled mother lives in the primary residence. There was evidence that confirmed two individuals caught themselves on fire while making methamphetamine in the metal shed approximately two weeks ago. Due to the normal hazards of a methamphetamine laboratory, a specialized methamphetamine lab team along with forensic scientists from the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement responded to the residence to process the hazardous materials. Nava was taken into custody for sales of methamphetamine, manufacturing methamphetamine, firearm charges and elderly abuse. Nava’s bail was set at $250,000. He is due to be arraigned in Ventura County Superior Court on 12-6-2010. Location: 100 block of Whipple Road, Santa Paula, California |
