Ventura PD arrest Suspect for Possession of Weapon and Controlled Substance

Ventura Police Department – Incident Press Release

On Apil 15th at 8:58PM, a patrol corporal was driving in the area of Ventura Ave. and James Dr., when he observed a vehicle being driven by a subject he knew to have a felony armed and dangerous warrant for his arrest.  As the corporal attempted to stop the vehicle, the subject identified as 32 year old Ventura resident, Jimmy Cueva, stopped and fled from the vehicle on foot in the 100 block of James Dr.  The corporal pursued Cueva on foot and quickly caught him behind a residence.  He was taken into custody without incident. 

During a search, Cueva was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, which was determined to be for the purpose of sales.  Additional controlled substance was found in his vehicle.  He was also found to be in possession of a dangerous knife.  When being taken into custody, Cueva attempted to swallow some of the controlled substance.  

Cueva was booked into the Ventura County Jail for possession of a controlled substance for sales, possession of a dangerous weapon, destruction of evidence, resisting arrest, and a felony parole violation warrant.