Narcotics Arrest in Santa Paula
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Location: 800 Block of Cummings Road, Santa Paula
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses City of residence Age
Alfonso Hernandez Santa Paula 75

During the last week of October 2008, detectives from the Sheriff’s Department Street Narcotics Enforcement Team observed what appeared to be narcotics sales occurring near Santa Paula High School. The suspect in these alleged sales was identified as Alfonso Hernandez, a 75-yearold resident of the unincorporated area of Ventura County near Santa Paula. On November 6, 2008, Hernandez was seen conducting what was believed to be narcotics sales in the City of Santa Paula and was detained by detectives. The subsequent search warrant served on Hernandez’ person, vehicle, and residence revealed 113 bindles of methamphetamine and cocaine. The combined weight of the narcotics was approximately 2 ounces with an estimated street value of $5,300.00. Hernandez was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and cocaine for sale, and he was booked into the Sheriff’s Main Jail.