NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Illegal Gaming Machine Distribution Arrest |
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DATE/TIME: |
9/26/18 at 1530 |
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LOCATION: |
1200 block Saviers Road |
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VICTIM(S): |
State of California |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Guy Sharvit, 28-year-old North Hollywood resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Sgt. Chris Inglehart |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Sgt. Chris Inglehart, chris.inglehart@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7778 |
DETAILS:
On September 25, 2018, the Oxnard Police Department received an anonymous tip that there were illegal gaming machines located inside a business in the 1200 block of Saviers Road. Officers investigated and located two illegal gaming machines. The investigation revealed that a male subject, unrelated to the business, delivered and maintained the machines as well as collected the money from them on a regular basis. The machines were seized.
On September 26, 2018 at 3:00 pm officers patrolling the area located the male subject suspected of distributing the illegal gaming machines. He was identified as North Hollywood resident Guy Sharvit. Sharvit’s vehicle was searched and found to contain another gaming machine, keys associated with the gaming machines, and over $5400 in cash.
Officers learned of other possible locations with illegal gaming machines and contacted those businesses. Four more illegal gaming machines were located in three additional businesses; all four machines were tied to Sharvit.
Sharvit was arrested and booked at Ventura County Jail for possession/control of an illegal gaming machine and conspiracy to commit crimes.
The investigation is on-going. If anyone has information regarding this incident or the location of any gaming machines (pictured below), they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 26, 2018 at 9:33 pm