Year: 2020

After careful consideration, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office will no longer authorize deputies to utilize the carotid hold.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8054470/

Sheriff’s detectives arrested (A) Mario Rodriguez for attempted murder after he shot a coworker.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8054420/

Ojai deputies arrested a Ventura man for numerous firearm and drug related charges.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8050248/

The Camarillo Police Department will have a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on June 12th from 8:00p.m. to 2:00a.m. at an undisclosed location within Camarillo City limits.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8046614/

Share The Road.  The Thousand Oaks Police Department continues to promote traffic safety within the community.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8044714/

During the months of May and June 2020, detectives with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Special Crimes Unit and Sheriff’s Narcotics Street Team concluded an investigation into illegal narcotics activity involving

Two men were arrested for placing credit card skimmers in gas pumps at the Adolfo gas station in Camarillo.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8039964/

A direct link to our policies can be found here: https://www.venturasheriff.org/public-resources/policy-manuals/. We also added a frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) feature to our website as a quick reference for the many

Video of a motorist pepper spraying a protester prompted an assault investigation which led to the arrest of a Thousand Oaks woman.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8032994/

A Santa Paula gang member was arrested by the Sheriff’s Gang Unit for firearm and gang related offenses.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8024714/

Detectives request the public’s help in identifying two burglary suspects.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8023548/

Investigators arrested four Oxnard residents after learning they were responsible for thefts occurring from mailboxes and residences in the Oxnard beach communities.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8021042/

Detectives provide an update to the Matilija Hot Springs shooting that occurred on 5/24/2020.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8020934/

A structure fire resulted in the death of a woman in the Santa Susana Knolls.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8020780/

A Thousand Oaks man was arrested for various charges related to a burglary that occurred at Thousand Oaks High School. https://local.nixle.com/alert/8016940/  

An Oxnard man was arrested after shooting a man at Matilija Hot Springs and leading officers on a high-speed vehicle pursuit.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8016870/

Detectives arrested an Ojai man for a sexual assault that occurred in Matilija Canyon on March 5, 2020.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8016686/

While executing a search warrant at a residence in Oxnard, investigators seized approximately 80 pounds of marijuana.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8016364/

In the first five months of 2020, the city of Fillmore and surrounding unincorporated county areas experienced an increase in the theft of vehicles and farming equipment.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8016350/

On 05/21/20, the Camarillo Police Department Special Enforcement Unit concluded a month long investigation and arrested several suspects for narcotic and firearm violations at a residence in Camarillo.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8011428/

Camarillo detectives arrested a Los Angeles woman for setting fire to a large dumpster that caused approximately $50,000 worth of fire damage.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8008552/

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to celebrate Memorial Day weekend responsibly.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8008064/

The Camarillo Police Department’s Traffic Bureau investigates a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Petit Street.   https://local.nixle.com/alert/8007812/

Deputies at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility discovered an inmate unresponsive in his cell.  Medical aid was rendered but ultimately he was pronounced deceased.  The cause of death is under investigation

Moorpark detectives arrested a Los Angeles man after he assumed the identity of a Moorpark man to purchase high-end luxury vehicles.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/8004640/

A Piru man was arrested in Fillmore for theft of a vehicle and drug related charges.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7996914/

Thousand Oaks deputies arrested a Los Angeles man for fraudulently purchasing vehicles from auto dealers in Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles County.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7994998/

On May 13, 2020, detectives with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Street Team concluded a narcotics sales investigation into Juana Gonzalez of Los Angeles and Pablo De Leon from

Detectives with the Directed Enforcement Unit in Thousand Oaks arrested a man for possessing illegal firearms.  Detectives recovered over 30 firearms which included assault weapons.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7993042/

An Oxnard man, Alex Castro, ran from deputies when they attempted to arrest him for battering a woman he was in a domestic relationship with.  Ultimately, Castro was located on

A Ventura man was arrested for a series of crimes related to a vehicle burglary and fraudulent use of credit cards.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7988854/

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Unit and Narcotics Street Team conducted a collaborative investigation into firearm and narcotic activity occurring at a hotel located at the 1400 block

Three Los Angeles County residents were arrested on multiple charges that included conspiracy to commit mail theft, auto theft, identity theft, as well as drug charges.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7984252/

A Thousand Oaks man was arrested for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a controlled substance, possession of narcotics paraphernalia and being under the influence of

Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Street Team concluded a narcotics sales investigation and arrested a Los Angeles woman for her involvement in the sales and distribution of

Detectives assigned to the Sheriff’s Gang Unit, with the assistance of the Narcotics Street Team, Lockwood Station deputies, and Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Investigators concluded a month’s long investigation

The Camarillo Police Department took part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at keeping people who need to go out to exercise or run essential errands safe. 

An Oxnard man was arrested for burglary of an occupied residence. https://local.nixle.com/alert/7980110/ 

Statewide bail rule reveals revolving door for some offenders.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7979222/

Ojai deputies arrested a Ventura woman for burglary, forgery, stolen mail, identity theft, and possession for sale of a controlled substance.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7978124/

Camarillo deputies arrested four people for a variety of crimes including, forgery, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession for sales of methamphetamine, and

Due to COVID-19, parking along Pacific Coast Highway from Point Mugu State Beach south to the Los Angeles County line has been closed.    https://local.nixle.com/alert/7968660/

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office encourages the community to think about the safety of riders on two wheels and look twice for motorcycles. 

Detectives arrested a Harbor City man for drug and weapons charges as a result of a fatal overdose that occurred in Thousand Oaks.    https://local.nixle.com/alert/7963784/

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone to “go safely” during National Bicycle Safety Month.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7963100/

Ojai deputies arrested a Ventura man for numerous firearm and drug related charges.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7957288/

Investigators arrested two men for charges related to possession of firearms.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7956590/

Detectives arrested a Thousand Oaks man for possession of narcotics for sale and possession of a loaded firearm.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7956582/

On 04/17/20, patrol deputies from the Camarillo Police Department responded to numerous calls for service in the city of Camarillo regarding vehicle vandalisms.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7956410/

Following a two month long investigation, Camarillo Police detectives arrested two men for committing multiple Camarillo commercial burglaries.  https://local.nixle.com/alert/7956230/