Ventura County sheriff's deputies arrested a 36-year-old Moorpark man Thursday on suspicion of stealing a pickup on the morning of Oct. 14.
Authorities said the truck was stolen along the 11000 block of Elwin Lane sometime during the previous night or early morning. The pickup's owner said he saw his truck parked on the street near Magnolia and Charles streets on Monday.
Raymond Hinojosa was arrested at 9:45 a.m. Thursday along the 200 block of Charles Street. Authorities said Hinojosa tried to flee and was arrested in a nearby rear yard.
They said he allegedly had items of contraband, including weapons, drug paraphernalia and stolen property, on him.
He is charged with multiple drug and weapons offenses, auto theft and multiple counts of possessing stolen property.
He was being held in Ventura County jail on Thursday on bail of $80,000.
When a defendant in Ventura County faces theft charges for property valued at more than $400, he or she will face grand theft charges. Theft of certain types of property, such as a firearm or automobile, will result in automatic grand theft charges regardless of the specific value of the property. A standard grand theft conviction may result in up to 16 months or 2-3 years in state prison. Enhanced penalties may apply depending on the value of property and the defendant's criminal record.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for this or any related theft crime, they have the right to legal counsel. Contact Ventura County Criminal Defense Attorney
Robert Helfend for a lawyer with over 20 years experience. He may be the only thing standing between you and jail time.