6 Suspects Arrested in Assault on Cyclist

Simi Valley police investigators have arrested half a dozen alleged gang members suspected of beating another man a week ago while he rode his bike along the Arroyo Simi.

Four juveniles and two adults were arrested in the beating of the 37-year-old man, who suffered fractured ribs and a fractured skull. The man, whose identity was withheld by police, was hospitalized but is now recovering at home, said Simi Valley Det. John Parks.

Police believe that up to a dozen gang members were involved in the unprovoked attack, Parks said.

“We will be making more arrests,” he said.

During the beating, one of the gang members grabbed a large rock and hit the man over the head, Parks said.

Arrested were Alfredo Munoz and Olecario Loeza, both 18-year-olds from Simi Valley. They were booked into Ventura County Jail for criminal conspiracy and assault with intent to do great bodily harm. Their bail is set at $20,000 each.

Also arrested on the same charge were a 17-year-old, two 16-year-olds and a 15-year-old. The three juveniles were booked into Juvenile Hall. One of the 16-year-olds was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon.