Nature of Incident: Felon Arrested in Connection with Multiple Firearm Violations
Report Number(s): 21-144226
Locations: 500 block Calle San Pablo, Camarillo 2200 block Bermuda Dunes Place, Oxnard
Date & Time: November 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail (SED), Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit (DEU), and Sheriff’s Gang Unit (SGU)
Suspects: City of Residence Age
Louis Pizzo Camarillo / Oxnard 62
Narrative:
During the month of November 2021, Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail (SED) detectives began an investigation into Louis Pizzo for the illegal sales and manufacturing of firearms in the city of Camarillo. During the investigation, detectives learned Pizzo’s criminal history prohibits him from owning and or possession any firearms or ammunition.
On November 12, 2021 Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail detectives obtained a signed search warrant for Pizzo’s business and residence. Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail detectives with the assistance of the Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit and the Sheriff’s Gang Unit, located Pizzo in the city of Camarillo.
Detectives executed the search warrant at Pizzo’s business and residence and located multiple firearms and a large quantity of ammunition belonging to Pizzo along with various other items pertaining to the investigation. Additionally, detectives located several “Ghost Gun” firearms and various firearm parts, indicating Pizzo possessed these items to manufacture and distribute illegal firearms.
Based on the investigation, Pizzo was arrested and booked for being a convicted felon in possession of an assault rifle, manufacturing assault weapons, felon in possession of body armor, illegal firearms transfer, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition and a felon in possession of a stun gun. Pizzo is currently out of custody on $100,000 bail. He is scheduled for court on November 29, 2021.
This investigation is ongoing, and the Camarillo Enforcement Detail is urging anyone who has knowledge of Pizzo’s illegal firearm sales or has purchased a firearm from Pizzo to contact detectives.
The Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail is comprised of six plain clothes detectives who focus on efforts that negatively affect the quality of life of the law-abiding citizens of Camarillo. The goal of Camarillo SED is to reduce property and violent crime through investigations and direct enforcement.
Anyone with information about criminal activity occurring within the city of Camarillo is encouraged to contact the Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail (SED) at (805) 388-5100. Callers can remain anonymous. Information can also be provided by email at [email protected].
Prepared by: Senior Deputy Matt Smith
News Release Date: November 16, 2021
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective Noe Magana (805) 388-5117
Approved by: Captain Shane Matthews
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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