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Police probation sweep results
in six arrests for various charges

October 31, 2014
Santa Paula News

Over a two-day period Santa Paula Police knocked on a dozen doors throughout the city and made six arrests for various charges, ranging from being in possession and/or under the influence of illegal narcotics to possession of a syringe and possessing obscene material.

The action stemmed from a probation sweep to check the subjects’ compliance with the terms of their release.

According to SPPD Sgt. Cody Madison, SPPD Officers “Conducted warrant service/PROS compliance checks,” and six subjects, all from Santa Paula, were arrested for various charges. 

Madison said that four of those arrested are documented gang members.  

David Sellers, 66, was arrested on a felony warrant for suspicion of possession of obscene material; Nathaniel Chavez, 38, was arrested for suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and possession of a methamphetamine pipe; Anthony Duenas, 34, was arrested on a felony warrant for suspicion of failure to appear, a misdemeanor warrant for violation of probation, and possession of a methamphetamine pipe; Richard Duenas, 34, was arrested for suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance; Victor Sanchez, 43, was arrested for suspicion of possession of heroin and possession of a syringe; and Lisa Mata, 47, suspicion of possession of a syringe.

“Some of the officers went out and conducted a parole and probation compliance check,” said Police Chief Steve McLean. “As a result of the sweep, we arrested four gang members and others for various charges... we’re sending a message that Santa Paula Police are doing our best to keep our community safe.”