Two Woodland residents face burglary and weapon-related charges after allegedly stealing multiple firearms in a rural Yolo County break-in.
The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office reported in a Facebook post this week its deputies recovered two of the four stolen guns, which were taken during the April 15 burglary at a home in the 16000 block of County Road 85B near Esparto. The victim reported the incident the following evening.
Less than 24 hours later, at about 1:45 p.m. April 17, sheriff’s detectives encountered a vehicle outside the In & Out Market on College Street in Woodland.
“The vehicle was occupied with suspects believed to be connected to the burglary,” the Facebook post said. “Fortunately, the two rifles taken from the Esparto residence were located in the car. Property was also located linking the suspects with another burglary that occurred on the 700 block of East Street in Woodland on April 16.”
Detectives arrested Juan Hernandez, 25; and Sabrina Ornelas, 31; on suspicion of burglary, conspiracy, possession of stolen property, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and for committing a felony while out on bail. Ornelas also has a violation of probation charge.
The burglary investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office at 530-668-5280 or 530-666-8282. Anonymous tips can be reported at 530-668-5248.