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Three suspected gang members arrested for theft at casino; fourth man arrested for obstruction
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Wednesday the Lake County Sheriff’s Office took three men into custody in connection to a theft case and arrested a fourth for resisting arrest during a search warrant service.
Fabian Rosales-Reyes, Raymond Casillas and Carlos Casillas were arrested in connection with the theft, while a fourth man, Damian Rosales-Reyes, was arrested for obstruction, according to Lt. Steve Brooks.
On Feb. 15 Lake County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Robinson Rancheria Casino in Upper Lake for the report of a theft that was captured on video surveillance, Brooks said.
Upon viewing the footage, Brooks said deputies were able to identify the suspects as Fabian Rosales-Reyes, Raymond Casillas and Carlos Casillas.
The footage showed one suspect sitting next to the victim at a card table. The video showed the suspect, using his foot to push the victim’s purse away from the table, behind him where the second suspect was standing. The third suspect was seen acting as a lookout on the casino floor, Brooks said.
Brooks said the purse eventually was pushed far enough away from the table so the suspect standing behind the victim could reach into it and remove $1,500 in cash. The three suspects then left the casino within minutes of stealing the money.
Brooks said a records search showed the three suspects were validated gang members with an extensive history of violence.
On Wednesday, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Gang Task Force, with the assistance of Lake County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit and Lake County Sheriff’s Special Weapons and Tactics, or SWAT, Team, executed a search warrant and arrest warrants for the three suspects in the 800 block of Central Park Avenue in Lakeport, according to Brooks.
A search of the residence was conducted and items related to the theft were located. Gang paraphernalia was seized along with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, Brooks said.
Brooks said Rosales-Reyes was booked into the Lake County Jail for grand theft, conspiracy to commit a crime and participation in a criminal street gang. Rosales-Reyes was on felony probation out of Lake County. Rosales-Reyes was put on a no bail hold.
Carlos Casillas and Raymond Casillas both were booked on charges of grand theft, conspiracy to commit a crime and participating in a criminal street gang, and held on $40,000 and $50,000 bail, respectively, according to Brooks.
Raymond Casillas was booked into the Lake County Jail for grand theft, conspiracy to commit a crime and participating in a criminal street gang, with bail set at $50,000.
Damian Rosales-Reyes also was placed under arrest for obstruction of justice/resisting arrest during the execution of the search warrant.
Anyone who has had dealings with Carlos Casillas, Raymond Casillas or Fabian Rosales-Reyes related to this case is encouraged to contact Det. Shamus Stafford of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 707-262-4231.