Ventura County – Firearm Investigation Results in Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest of Barricaded Suspect

On October 12, 2022, Sheriff’s Gang Unit (SGU) and Ventura Police Department personnel arrested John Picarelli for multiple felony violations.  Picarelli led police on a vehicle pursuit in the Ventura and Santa Paula areas, he broke into a Ventura residence and barricaded before surrendering, and was found to be unlawfully in possession of multiple firearms.  For further information, please click the following link:  https://local.nixle.com/alert/9707377