An incident involving an assault with a deadly weapon erupted on the streets of Nyeland Acres late last week, prompting an extensive law enforcement investigation. According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired in the 3600 Block of Orange Drive on November 25th. The information was corroborated by Ventura County Crime Stoppers.
The call came in around 11:15 P.M., and when authorities arrived, they discovered evidence of a shooting at a party. A subsequent relay from the scene described a vehicle leaving the area at high speed, leading to a traffic stop in Camarillo, wherein deputies found a high-power rifle. One adult man, Martin Maidaa, along with five juveniles from Oxnard and Port Hueneme, were identified in the vehicle, and detectives confirmed their involvement in the incident. Maidaa and four of the juveniles were charged with accessory after the fact, while another juvenile faced assault with a deadly weapon, among other charges.
Fortunately, there were no casualties reported in the gunfire. Detectives have authored several search warrants, which have unearthed more evidence tying Maidaa and a younger associate to the crime, as per the Sheriff's Office. Working closely with various units such as the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau and the Crime Scene Investigations Unit, the Sheriff's Office is still piecing together the details of the event.
The Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the community for assistance in their ongoing investigation. In a statement obtained by the Ventura County Crime Stoppers, “Detectives are actively investigating this shooting and are asking for the public’s assistance for any information regarding the incident.” Concerned citizens with information on the shooting are encouraged to contact detectives at the provided phone numbers.
In parallel, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office has expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort from the community in addressing such criminal activities. They urge residents to remain engaged through their various social media channels and via Nixle alerts. Ventura County Crime Stoppers has offered up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest, emphasising that tips can be submitted anonymously, with the assurance that calls are not recorded.
