CRIME / PURSUIT (VENTURA)
Wild Ventura Chase Ends in Arrest; Another Case Tied to Nyeland Acres Shooting
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Six Also Arrested in Separate Nyeland Acres Shooting
Here is the rundown 👇
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📍 What Just Happened
A 32-year-old man driving a stolen pickup led Ventura Police on a high-speed pursuit late on Nov. 30, racing through Ventura Avenue before ditching the truck and running through residential streets.
Officers eventually caught him after a lengthy foot chase.
This arrest comes on the heels of six suspects detained in a separate Nyeland Acres shooting case.
📋 Key Details
- Date: Nov. 30 at 9:25 p.m.
- Suspect: Ernesto Centeno Araujo, 32
- Incident: Stolen truck → vehicle pursuit → extended foot chase
- Location: Ventura Avenue, west Ventura
- Outcome: Suspect arrested; no injuries
- Separate Case: Six individuals arrested in Nyeland Acres shooting investigation earlier in the week
🔍 Why This Matters
- Highlights increasing pursuit activity in Ventura’s west side.
- Shows the ongoing wave of arrests tied to violence and weapons possession.
- Underscores police concerns with back-to-back criminal incidents across the region.
🧠 The Bottom Line
One man is in custody after a chaotic pursuit, and six more suspects are facing charges in an unrelated Nyeland Acres shooting, marking another busy week for law enforcement.