Two Alleged Oxnard Gang Members Will Stand Trial for Trying to Kill a Ventura Resident
A judge found sufficient evidence to hold two Oxnard men for
trial in connection to an attempted murder, a shooting that was witnessed by
two sisters, ages 9 and 13 years old.
After a two-day preliminary hearing, Ventura County Superior
Court Judge Matthew Guasco said there was also sufficient evidence to convince
him that the two alleged assailants Ricardo Juarez, 31, and Jesus Rodriguez,
22, are Colonia Chiques gang members.
Prosecutor John Barrick said Juarez and Rodriguez are facing
25 years to life if they are convicted of attempted murder and other felony
charges assault with a firearm.
