A routine stop for fast food turned into a felony arrest for two California teenagers after police say they chased a motorcyclist on a freeway off-ramp, pointed assault rifles at the rider, and ran over his bike before pulling into a Jack in the Box drive-thru. Gavyn Ghassedi, 18, and an unnamed 17-year-old girl were taken into custody in Camarillo, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office officials said.
Background
The incident occurred on Sept. 5, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Witnesses reported seeing a black Mercedes-Benz sedan attempting to intentionally run into a motorcyclist on a freeway off-ramp in Camarillo. Multiple witnesses stated that both the driver and the passenger of the Mercedes allegedly pointed firearms at the motorcyclist during the altercation.
The situation escalated when the driver of the Mercedes allegedly ran over the motorcycle before speeding away from the scene. Despite the attempt to flee, the suspects did not get far. Law enforcement utilized license plate readers to track the vehicle’s movements, leading officers directly to a Jack in the Box restaurant in Camarillo.
The Charges
Police conducted a traffic stop at the fast-food location, finding Ghassedi and the teenage girl inside the suspect vehicle. The teenagers were taken into custody without incident. During a search of the Mercedes, officers allegedly discovered two assault rifles and a pistol. All three weapons were described as unregistered 'ghost guns' with no serial numbers.
Ghassedi and the girl were both charged with multiple felonies, including possession of an automatic weapon, possession of an assault weapon, unlawful transfer of a firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in public, possession of a firearm with no serial number, assault with a deadly weapon, brandishing a firearm, and conspiracy to commit a crime.
According to online jail records, Ghassedi faces an additional misdemeanor charge for possession of a controlled substance. He is currently being held at the Ventura County Main Jail on $200,000 bond. The 17-year-old girl is being held at the Juvenile Justice Center.
Key Takeaways
- Two teenagers, Gavyn Ghassedi, 18, and an unnamed 17-year-old girl, were arrested in Camarillo, Calif.
- Police say the suspects chased a motorcyclist, pointed assault rifles at him, and ran over his motorcycle.
- License plate readers tracked the suspects' black Mercedes-Benz to a Jack in the Box drive-thru.
- Officers allegedly found two assault rifles and a pistol, all unregistered 'ghost guns,' inside the vehicle.
- The suspects face numerous felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and brandishing a firearm.
- The motorcyclist was not injured in the incident.
What's Next
Ghassedi is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 24. The case will proceed through the Ventura County court system, where the felony charges will be addressed. The investigation into the road rage incident remains ongoing, with authorities relying on witness statements and physical evidence recovered from the scene and the vehicle.