Category: Press

Sheriff’s Investigators are now investigating an assault incident as a homicide. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10452125/

During the months of September through November 2023, detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Narcotics Street Team developed information regarding a subject distributing fentanyl in Oxnard.  During the ensuing investigation,

On November 24, 2023, deputies from the Ojai Patrol Station arrested Constantin Miclescu and Laura Stan for various charges including grand theft and conspiracy to commit a crime. Deputies determined

The Camarillo Police Department is proud to announce Coffee with a Cop event.  Coffee with a Cop brings deputies and community members together, over coffee, to discuss issues and learn

On November 3, 2023, detectives with the Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit arrested Ricky Barragan, David Vargas, and a male juvenile for being involved in an illegal marijuana delivery service which

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office issues a warning to the public regarding a telephone scam that is making its way through the county. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10443233/

The Moorpark Police Department is proud to announce another “Coffee with a Cop” event.  Coffee with a Cop brings the police department and community members together, over coffee, to discuss

Sheriff’s Investigators arrested a subject for assault with a deadly weapon and attempted murder. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10431445/

The Ventura County Fentanyl and Overdose Crimes Units (VC FOCUS) concluded an investigation into Albert Eklund who was involved in the sales of illegal narcotics to Ventura County residents. For

The Camarillo Community Resources Unit is aware of on-going cryptocurrency scams. The scams generally target victims age 65 or older.  The scam starts with the suspect calling the victim or

Two men who were in custody for grand theft, possession of burglary tools, and conspiracy to commit a crime have been arrested for two additional counts of grand theft and

Investigation leads to arrest of suspect in connection with the death of Paul Kessler. On November 16, 2023, detectives from the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau contacted Loay Alnaji in the

Ventura Sheriff’s Office partners with Ventura County Fire Department in Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10421909/

Ojai man arrested for recklessly causing a fire to an inhabited structure and elder abuse. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10421821/

Deputies at The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office began sporting a new look that changed how they would be carrying around their equipment.  Our agency has approved the use of Load

The Moorpark Police Department proudly presents a newly developed Home Security Assessment Program to provide Moorpark residents with tips for making their homes safer and more secure. For further details,

In its ongoing commitment to safeguarding our local communities, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to advise our community members of an expected increase in residential burglaries occurring in

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to start by expressing our sympathy for Mr. Kessler, his family, friends, and loved ones. We also acknowledge the public’s concern, as we

The Thousand Oaks Police Department, Community Resources Unit, is pleased to announce the completion of Citizen’s Academy Class 37. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10415005/

The Ventura County Aviation Unit regularly supports law enforcement with patrol flights throughout Ventura County. During a normal patrol flight, the helicopter responds to calls for service, conducts searches, and

On 11/03/2023, a traffic collision occurred in the area of Crestview Avenue, just south of Avenida De Aprisa, in the city of Camarillo.  A male subject was traveling northbound, in

A 69-year-old man, identified as Paul Kessler, died as a result of injuries sustained during an altercation at a Pro-Israeli / Pro-Palestinian event, both of which were occurring simultaneously at

On the evening of November 4th, 2023, at 8:48pm, Sheriff’s Dispatch received multiple calls for service reporting a fight at an apartment complex in the 800 block of Saint Charles Drive.

On 10/31/2023, an unlocked vehicle was stolen from the area of Spring Road / Princeton Avenue in Moorpark, CA.  Later that same day, detectives with the Ventura County Auto Theft

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office participates in “No Shave November” to raise awareness and support local non-profit organizations. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10405453/

Two men from Los Angeles are in custody for stealing catalytic converters, possession of burglary tools, and conspiracy charges. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10405431/

Sheriff James Fryhoff and District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today the award of a second $2.5 million grant from the United States Department of Justice in support of the Ventura

On October 18, 2023, detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Oxnard Police Department concluded a month-long investigation into Daniel Melgoza, who was suspected of being involved in the

A Camarillo resident was arrested for two violations of peeking into local residences. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10391145/

Camarillo patrol deputies located about 530 grams of fentanyl during a traffic stop in the city of Camarillo. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10391111/

On 10/15/2023, at approximately 09:48 a.m., deputies responded to the area of Kimber Drive and Baxter Street in the city of Thousand Oaks reference an injury traffic collision.  Deputies on

A Fillmore resident was identified and arrested for prowling and peeking into the window of a local residence.  On October 11, 2023, at approximately 11:00 PM and on July 20,

On 10/22/2023, Fillmore patrol deputies responded to a call of a shooting in the area of McNab Court.  When deputies arrived on scene, they located numerous shell casings in the

On 10/26/2012, at 9:47 PM, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Headquarter Patrol Deputies responded to a gunshot victim at the intersection of Cortez Street and Salem Avenue in the unincorporated area

The Ventura County Fentanyl and Overdose Crimes Units (VC FOCUS) concluded an investigation into George Khalil who was involved in the sales of illegal narcotics to Ventura County residents. For

During the month of July 2023, a deputy with Camarillo Patrol Services obtained information that Alexia Topete was involved in narcotics sales to residents of the City of Camarillo. The

During the month of October of 2023, law enforcement nationwide, including here in the city of Fillmore, has seen Chevy Silverado pick-up trucks as a target for vehicle thefts.  They

On October 18, 2023, deputies contacted and arrested Marcus Ortiz for burglarizing a local church, where he stole a credit card belonging to the church and made numerous fraudulent cash

On 10/10/2023, deputies with Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit received information that a theft may have occurred at a business located in the Camarillo Premium Outlets. The information was quickly passed

The Moorpark Police Department is proud to announce another “Coffee with a Cop” event.  Coffee with the Moorpark Police Chief and members of the Moorpark Police Station brings the police

Acting on information from a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NECMEC) and prior information related to a sexual assault investigation, detectives identified Vicente Jasso Jr.

On October 16th, 2023, members of the Camarillo Community Resources Unit conducted tobacco decoy stings, using an underage minor decoy, in an attempt to purchase tobacco products at retail establishments

On October 13, 2023, Ojai Patrol Station Deputies and the Sheriff’s Office West County Special Enforcement Unit (WC-SEU) detectives arrested four juveniles for various firearm, ammunition, negligent discharge of firearm,

The Camarillo Police Department is proud to announce our first annual Trunk or Treat event for Halloween at the Camarillo Police Station. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10378471/

The Fillmore Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a prowling suspect. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10378435/

On 10/15/2023, at approximately 0948 hours, Deputies responded to the area of Kimber Drive and Baxter Street in the city of Thousand Oaks reference an injury traffic collision.  Deputies on

On 10/28/2023, the Camarillo Police Department is proud to participate in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Take Back Initiative event.  The event will be at the Camarillo

A suspect has been identified and arrested for stealing a 25-foot custom flatbed utility trailer from the 1300 block of Cliff Avenue in the unincorporated area of Ventura County /

On the afternoon of October 7, 2023, at about 3:15 PM, Ventura County Copter 9 responded to the Matilija Dam for a traumatic injury.  Copter 9 is the primary rescue

On 10/04/2023, Jose Morales-Muniz, a resident of Sylmar, CA, was arrested for stealing a heavy-duty utility dump trailer from a Camarillo business. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10361759/