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The Fillmore Police Department conducted a Driver’s License/DUI Checkpoint on Friday, August 4, 2023. The checkpoint was held in the eastbound lanes of Ventura Street, east of C Street, between

The Moorpark Police Department conducted a Driver’s License/DUI Checkpoint on Friday, August 4, 2023.  The checkpoint was held in the westbound lanes of Tierra Rejada Road near Mountain Trail Court,

On August 2nd, 2023, members of the Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit (DEU) were patrolling the area of the Camarillo Premium Outlets. During their patrol, DEU members were notified of a

On 7/31/23, Ojai patrol units responded to a call of a theft that occurred from Rite Aid located in the unincorporated community of Mira Monte in Ojai.  One suspect entered

Investigators with the Ventura County Fentanyl and Overdose Crimes Units (VCFOCUS) concluded an investigation of Patrick Owens of Ventura for selling controlled substances to Ventura County residents. For further details,

The Thousand Oaks Police Department will be hosting a program to educate newly licensed and future licensed drivers on August 16th, at the Thousand Oaks Police Station Community Room.  The

Two Oxnard residents who are convicted felons were arrested for identity theft involving numerous victims throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10242435/

On July 12, 2023, West County Special Enforcement Unit (WC-SEU) detectives arrested a juvenile for a gang-related shooting that occurred in the City of Fillmore in early May 2023. On

The Ventura Sheriff K9 Foundation invites you to the “Annual K9 Foundation Golf Classic” event on Monday, August 28th, 2023. This fundraising event will include a pre-event demo, prizes that

In February 2023, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit was alerted to a cold case sexual assault that took place in the Ojai area from August 2013 through

On August 10, 2023, detectives with the Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit arrested Walter Navarro for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and narcotics. For further details, go

The East County Investigations Fraud/Forgery Unit has seen a spike in law enforcement phone scams. Scam suspects are posing as real law enforcement officers on the phone and requesting payment

The Moorpark Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a Driver’s License/DUI Checkpoint on August 4th, 2023, at an undisclosed location within the Moorpark city limits. For further details, go

On 7/24/23, at about 2325 hours, deputies responded to an audible alarm at a tool business in the city of Thousand Oaks.  Upon their arrival, the deputies determined a burglary

On July 21st, 2023, the West County Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) detectives arrested Blake Northrop for possession for sales of a controlled substance, transportation for sales of a controlled substance,

On 8-04-23, the Fillmore Police Department will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location. For further details, go

On July 25, 2023, Fillmore detectives arrested a Santa Paula resident and convicted felon for burglarizing a local Fillmore business on two separate occasions. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10227259/

The Camarillo Police Department Community Resources Unit is happy to announce registration is now open for the fall Camarillo Citizen Academy. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10226983/

Three male juvenile’s and two adults were arrested for numerous charges including participation in a criminal street gang, possession of a loaded firearm, and evading police. For further details, go

In the afternoon of July 22, 2023, deputies responded to a theft call at a local cosmetics business, wherein the suspects fled but were located a short time later thanks

Charles Smith, Ashley Aulston, and Daryl Boggan were involved in a crime spree in the city of Camarillo. They were arrested after engaging deputies in a vehicle pursuit in the

A suspect has been identified and arrested for burglarizing a local residence where he was an entrusted employee.  Over the past month, the homeowner discovered expensive jewelry and currency missing

During the month of June 2023, a Moorpark Patrol Deputy took a report from a female juvenile. The juvenile alleged she was sexually assaulted continuously over an approximate two-year period. 

On July 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM, Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell will be holding a joint media event with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue (SAR) Unit.

The Moorpark Police Department invites our community members to join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 6-8 PM at Arroyo Vista Park.  The event will

The Camarillo Police Department is hosting a National Night Out event from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on 8/5/2023 at Constitution Park, located at 601 Carmen Drive.  The Camarillo Police

Fillmore community members are invited to participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. This is an opportunity to engage in relationship

In June of 2023, a Newbury Park residence in a gated community was targeted by a sophisticated burglary crew.  A month-long investigation by the Thousand Oaks Career Criminals Unit and

Melissa Bravo and Denise Ybarra were identified as the suspects in a tire slashing spree spanning three separate evenings.  Bravo and Ybarra caused more than $4,000 in damages to at

During the month of February 2023, Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Street Team identified Donald Cunningham as a source of narcotics supply to residents of Ventura and

On July 5, 2023, Investigators with the Ventura County Fentanyl and Overdose Crimes Units (VC FOCUS) concluded an investigation into a narcotics delivery service that was responsible for supplying fentanyl

On June 4, 2023, deputies with Camarillo Patrol Services responded to a battery that occurred in the 1700 block of East Daily Drive, in the City of Camarillo. Upon arrival,

As we continue to enjoy this Independence Day weekend, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office/Fillmore Police Department would like to remind our community members to do so with due regard for

On June 26, 2023, Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Gun Violence Reduction Program, Burbank Police Department and LAPD/ATF Gun Violence Reduction Task Force concluded a several-month long firearm and

On 06/27/2023, deputies with Camarillo Patrol Services located a vehicle parked at a business in the 1600 block of Daily Drive in Camarillo.  A male subject, who was associated with

Two Long Beach residents who were involved in the importation and distribution of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine into Ventura County were arrested. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10175425/

On June 29, 2023, Fillmore patrol deputies contacted and arrested three Fillmore gang members for vandalizing property with spray paint. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10175597/

Investigators with the Ventura County Fentanyl and Overdose Crimes Units (VCFOCUS) concluded an investigation of Jonathan Griggs of Ventura for selling Fentanyl to Ventura County residents. For further details, go

On June 22, 2023, the Ventura County Grand Jury publicly released a report entitled, “Deaths in Ventura County Detention and Jail Facilities.”  The Sheriff’s Office has received the report and

During the month of June 2023, detectives from the Thousand Oaks Directed Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into Ryan Gerrard related to illegal firearms and narcotics.  During the investigation,

Two subjects were treated for being assaulted with a caustic chemical. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10165665/

Detectives are actively investigating a recent uptick in Organized Criminal Groups focusing on two common trends.  The first involves criminal groups that follow a victim home from a banking establishment.

On May 28, 2023, three Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) K9’s and their handlers were certified for both Level 2 and Level 3 mantrailing after they successfully

On June 27, 2023, at approximately 7:56 pm, deputies from the Camarillo Police Department responded to the intersection of Arneill Road and Fiesta Drive for a vehicle versus motorcycle traffic

The Fillmore Police Department encourages citizens to rejoice and celebrate over the Fourth of July weekend responsibly and with consideration for the safety of all members of the public and

The Thousand Oaks Police Department will be hosting a program to educate newly licensed and future licensed drivers on July 13th at the Thousand Oaks Police Station Community Room.  The

Between January and March of 2023, Thousand Oaks restaurants were targeted by Los Angeles criminals who burglarized businesses for safes and cash. The Career Criminals Unit completed their several months

The Moorpark Investigations Bureau concluded a two-week long investigation into the theft of landscape equipment by two suspects driving a dark colored Chevrolet Tahoe.  The same two suspects had repeatedly

Thousand Oaks, Calif. – On June 17, 2023, a DUI/ Driver’s License Checkpoint was held at the following locations: Avenida De Los Arboles at Calle Haya from 7:00 PM until

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