Public Assistance Sought -- Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station's COBRA Team are seeking assistance in locating the man pictured here and in the attached Special Bulletin.
The man, Johnny Martinez, male Hispanic, age 21, of Newhall, is being sought for questioning only in connection with a weapons possession case.
On Friday, May 14, 2010, detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station's COBRA team were patrolling in the area of the 22300 block of 2nd Street, Newhall, when they recognized two gang members who they knew to be on parole, walking in an alley. They stopped to investigate. One suspect ran from the detectives. When he climbed over a nearby wall, detectives saw that he was carrying a gun in his hand. They followed his path and found a loaded gun laying on a driveway on Race Street. Although deputies and detectives combed the area, the suspect was not located.
The second suspect, Juan Gutierrez, MH/29, who stayed at the location, was arrested after it was discovered that he was carrying a knife in his pocket. He was booked at the Santa Clarita Valley Station on felony of charges of possession of a deadly weapon. He is currently being held in lieu of $1,060,000 bail pending future court proceedings.
Detectives are still seeking information on the whereabouts of Johnny Martinez. Martinez has family living in the 24600 block of Newhall Avenue and a last known address in the 22300 block of 2nd Street, Newhall. He may frequent both locations. Once apprehended, Martinez, could face multiple felony charges including being a convicted felon in possession of a loaded firearm.
Anyone with information regarding this crime or the whereabouts of Johnny Martinez is asked to immediately dial 9-1-1 or contact the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station at (661) 255-1121. Press inquiries should be directed to Sergeant Harris of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station at (661) 799-5814. Specific information regarding the case can be directed to Detective Dorman of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station's COBRA team at (661) 799-5176. Please do not contact the detective directly unless you have information pertaining to the crime. For anonymous tips please call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s Crime Tip Line at 661-284-2TIP (2847) or report on-line at scvsheriff.com.
To view or print the entire law enforcement Special Bulletin pertaining to this case visit our "SCV Sheriff Special Bulletins" section of SCVSheriff.com or click here: Information Bulletin.
The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available at this time. -ref 08025
If You See Something, Say Something! Report non-emergency crime anonymously by visiting the following link: Crime Tips or calling (661) 284-2-TIP / (661) 284-2847. Residents should also visit www.crimereports.comto keep up with the types of incidents that are being reported in and around their neighborhood.
Do you have information about a crime and want to remain anonymous? Late in 2009, Sheriff Lee Baca began a partnership with "Crime Stoppers." Crime Stoppers provides an "800" telephone number and Web site to receive and distribute crime tip information to law enforcement agencies. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible to receive a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest or criminal filing and conviction of a felony or misdemeanor. Just visit www.lacrimestoppers.comor call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). We anticipate great success with this program in 2010.
Always verify the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station's information and news releases by visiting our Web site at SCVSheriff, the city of Santa Clarita's Web site at Santa-Clarita, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Web site at LASDor a trusted local news source. Five other local news outlets are KHTS AM-1220, The Signal, SCVTV, The West Ranch Beaconand Santa Clarita Guide. For questions regarding this release, contact Sergeant Harrisat (661) 510-1827.
**Law enforcement note: The information in this bulletin and press release is subject to verification. Contact the investigating detective to determine appropriate action to be taken.
