Lock your car doors and watch your back because "bank jugging" has officially arrived in Ventura County. On June 1, 2026, a routine trip to a local bank turned into a felony nightmare for a victim on the 300 block of Arneill Road in Camarillo.
The predators, later identified by police as Ronnie Lewis and Danzil Earl, were playing a dangerous game of spot and stalk. In a criminal trend sweeping the nation, "juggers" loiter near financial institutions to scope out customers withdrawing large sums of cash. Once a target is locked, the crooks track them to their next stop, smash their car windows, and grab the loot in seconds.
Unfortunately for the duo, the Camarillo Police Department does not play around. After confirming the vehicle burglary at 11:00 a.m., detectives broadcasted the getaway car's description to surrounding cities. The fast teamwork paid off when a sharp eyed sergeant from the Simi Valley Police Department spotted the suspects staking out yet another bank in Simi Valley.
Ronnie Lewis and Danzil Earl were immediately swarmed, arrested, and booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility. Detectives quickly uncovered a mountain of evidence linking them to the Camarillo heist, alongside extensive multi-state criminal histories for the exact same hustle. Both are currently sitting behind bars on a hefty $150,000 bail facing charges of burglary, conspiracy, possession of burglary tools, and falsifying their license plates.
Following the high stakes bust, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office issued an urgent alert to the public. To avoid becoming a jugger's next payday, authorities warn citizens to be completely discreet when handling cash, stop counting money at the ATM, and immediately drive to a police station if they notice a strange vehicle tailing them.
What the money/evidence shows
- $150,000 bail set for each of the two suspects.
- 4 criminal charges booked including break-in and working together.
- 1 false license plate used on the getaway car.
- 2 local police groups worked together to make the arrest.
- Multiple states have open files on both suspects for similar crimes.
The Bigger Question
How do we protect ourselves when normal daily tasks become dangerous? Banks are supposed to be safe places, but their parking lots have become hunting grounds.
We need to ask if banks are doing enough to spot people who linger on their property just to find targets. Keeping customers safe must go beyond the front doors.
The Other Side
Attorneys for Ronnie Lewis and Danzil Earl have not yet made a public statement. They will likely argue that police have the wrong men or that the evidence does not prove they broke into the car. Based on the swift arrest and the recovery of evidence, the case against them appears strong.
What Happens Now
This arrest shows why people must be highly careful when carrying cash. Police warn everyone to hide their money before walking out of a bank.
If you think a car is following you, drive straight to a police station. Never leave cash in your car.
What We Still Don't Know
- How much cash did the suspects steal from the victim's car?
- How many other people did they target across the country?
- Will banks change how they watch their lobbies and parking lots to stop this?