Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On June 1, 2010, Sheriff’s Narcotic Investigators took up surveillance at Libby Park in Ojai after receiving several reports of drug sales. Soon after arriving at the park, detectives observed Sangster involved in a drug transaction. Jaramillo and Lara were present along with 3 juvenile males. Additional transactions were observed and detectives contacted the group. Sangster was arrested for furnishing narcotics to a minor, possession of a controlled substance for sale, sale of a controlled substance, and furnishing narcotics in a public park. Lara was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Jaramillo was arrested for possession of hashish. The juveniles were arrested drug related charges. All subjects were additionally arrested for being present at a location where drugs are used. The adults were booked into the Main Jail for the listed charges. The juveniles were cited and released to their parents.

Date: June 1, 2010
Unit Responsible: Special Services Bureau / Narcotics Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses City of residence Age
Ian Sangster Ojai 19
Johnny Jaramillo Ojai 18
Jesse Lara Ojai 19

Officer Preparing Release: Sergeant Mike Horne
Follow-up Contact: Sergeant Mike Horne / (805) 383-8700
Approved by: Captain Dave Murray