California arrests two for stealing expensive truck computer parts

Key Details The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested Los Angeles residents Lenin Leyva, 46, and Ryann McMurtrey, 39, on April 30, 2026, for breaking into parked Freightliner trucks and stealing Common Powertrain Controllers (CPCs). The suspects targeted vehicles in the El Rio, California area during nighttime hours, breaking windows to gain entry before fleeing with the valuable components. Why It Matters CPC computers are critical for truck operation, with replacement costs around $3,300 each. Victims lose use of their trucks entirely until replacements are installed and programmed, creating significant downtime and financial impact. These thefts represent a growing threat to owner-operators and fleets in the region. Investigation Results After similar crimes were reported by Oxnard and Simi Valley police departments, detectives identified the suspects. On April 29, authorities located McMurtrey's 2019 Jaguar in Santa Paula and recovered stolen CPC computers during a vehicle search. Both suspects are currently held in Ventura County Main Jail without bail pending further proceedings.