On Friday, September 27, 2024, a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint took place on Santa Clara Street and Central Avenue from 7pm to 12am. In total 3 drivers were cited for no license and 1 cited for having an open container.
On Friday, September 27, 2024, a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint took place on Santa Clara Street and Central Avenue from 7pm to 12am. In total 3 drivers were cited for no license and 1 cited for having an open container.
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Fillmore, California – On September 27, 2024, three (3) drivers were cited for driving without a driver’s license and one (1) driver was cited for having an open container inside a vehicle at a DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint on September 27, 2024.
The DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint was held on Central Avenue near Santa Clara Street from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Three drivers were cited for operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license. A total of 164 drivers were contacted. One driver was cited for having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, a violation of VC 23222(a). Zero (0) drivers were arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off roads.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Location: Fillmore, CA
Date & Time: September 27th from 7:00PM to 12:00 AM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Police Department, Thousand Oaks Police Department-Traffic Bureau, Camarillo Police Department-Traffic Bureau

Prepared by: Sergeant Gunnar Dike
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon, Chief of Police

 


 
On Tuesday, September 24, the City of Fillmore proclaimed the month of September as Suicide Awareness Month. Pictured right is Fillmore Mayor Carrie Broggie presenting a proclamation to Maya Zumaya, contracted by the County of Ventura Suicide Prevention Program as a certified prevention trainer, who gave a short presentation to the council.
On Tuesday, September 24, the City of Fillmore proclaimed the month of September as Suicide Awareness Month. Pictured right is Fillmore Mayor Carrie Broggie presenting a proclamation to Maya Zumaya, contracted by the County of Ventura Suicide Prevention Program as a certified prevention trainer, who gave a short presentation to the council.
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On Sunday, September 29th, at 9:47 a.m., the Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics, and California Highway Patrol responded to a reported motorcycle traffic collision. The location was near South Mountain Road and Balcom Canyon, in the county between Fillmore and Santa Paula. According to the California Highway Patrol, a male was riding a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle west on South Mountain Road east of Balcom Canyon Road when he crossed the double yellow lines and collided with the front of a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee heading east on South Mountain Road. According to police, the individual died as a result of his injuries in the incident. The 33-year-old Ventura woman driving the jeep was uninjured and remained at the scene. The identity of the Simi Valley resident was not released by Sunday evening, pending notification of next of kin. A part of South Mountain Road east of Balcom Canyon Road was closed for nearly three hours later. The crash is not considered to have been caused by alcohol or drugs. Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact the CHP Ventura Area office and speak with an investigator at (805)662-2640.

 
Ventura County Transportation Commission posted the following on their Facebook page, Tuesday, October 1, UPDATE: Emergency work to repair the embankment along the Sespe Creek near Fillmore, which was damaged by winter storms in 2023 and 2024, could create increased noise starting Wednesday, Oct. 2, and last 5-6 work days. Loud noise is prohibited between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Work is limited to weekdays. The project will stabilize the bank and protect the railroad and Old Telegraph Road bridge during the coming winter season. Drivers may experience brief traffic delays on Old Telegraph Road. VCTC reminds drivers to be alert for work zones. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Courtesy https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1090771726391463&set=a.331155945686382.
Ventura County Transportation Commission posted the following on their Facebook page, Tuesday, October 1, UPDATE: Emergency work to repair the embankment along the Sespe Creek near Fillmore, which was damaged by winter storms in 2023 and 2024, could create increased noise starting Wednesday, Oct. 2, and last 5-6 work days. Loud noise is prohibited between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Work is limited to weekdays. The project will stabilize the bank and protect the railroad and Old Telegraph Road bridge during the coming winter season. Drivers may experience brief traffic delays on Old Telegraph Road. VCTC reminds drivers to be alert for work zones. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Courtesy https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1090771726391463&set=a.331155945686382.
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During the month of September, Rotary Club of Fillmore visited both Rio Vista and Mountain Visa Elementary Schools to pass out donated dictionaries to each 3rd grade student. A special thank you, Fillmore Rotary Club, for your generous donation of dictionaries for all of our Rio Vista 3rd grade students pictured right! Photo Courtesy https://www.facebook.com/484802076990777/posts/973337534803893.
During the month of September, Rotary Club of Fillmore visited both Rio Vista and Mountain Visa Elementary Schools to pass out donated dictionaries to each 3rd grade student. A special thank you, Fillmore Rotary Club, for your generous donation of dictionaries for all of our Rio Vista 3rd grade students pictured right! Photo Courtesy https://www.facebook.com/484802076990777/posts/973337534803893.
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Pictured above and inset is Mountain Vista School. Thank you again to our Fillmore Rotary Club and Ventura County Sheriff’s Dept for donating dictionaries to our 3rd grade Wildcats! Our students learned about Braille, Sign Language, and the California State Flower with their dictionaries! Photos courtesy https://www.facebook.com/504261341700301/posts/1029947942464969.
Pictured above and inset is Mountain Vista School. Thank you again to our Fillmore Rotary Club and Ventura County Sheriff’s Dept for donating dictionaries to our 3rd grade Wildcats! Our students learned about Braille, Sign Language, and the California State Flower with their dictionaries! Photos courtesy https://www.facebook.com/504261341700301/posts/1029947942464969.
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On September 9, 2024, Fillmore Unified School District celebrated the Grand Opening of the San Cayetano Elementary Wellness Center. Superintendent Schieferle said, “Thank you FUSD Staff, Ventura County Office of Education, and Gold Coast Health Plan for your support!” Courtesy https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/san-cayetano-elementary-eagles-blog/2024/9/9/san-cayetano-elementary-wellness-center-grand-opening.
On September 9, 2024, Fillmore Unified School District celebrated the Grand Opening of the San Cayetano Elementary Wellness Center. Superintendent Schieferle said, “Thank you FUSD Staff, Ventura County Office of Education, and Gold Coast Health Plan for your support!” Courtesy https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/san-cayetano-elementary-eagles-blog/2024/9/9/san-cayetano-elementary-wellness-center-grand-opening.
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On Tuesday, September 24th, at approximately 7:29 p.m., Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore Fire Department, and AMR Paramedics responded to a reported a single-car rollover on eastbound SR126 near Pole Creek. Arriving firefighters found a silver Ford Ranger on its roof, with the driver out. Deputies closed both eastbound lanes, leaving the center divider free for through traffic. No ambulance transports were made; cause of the crash is being investigated. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
On Tuesday, September 24th, at approximately 7:29 p.m., Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore Fire Department, and AMR Paramedics responded to a reported a single-car rollover on eastbound SR126 near Pole Creek. Arriving firefighters found a silver Ford Ranger on its roof, with the driver out. Deputies closed both eastbound lanes, leaving the center divider free for through traffic. No ambulance transports were made; cause of the crash is being investigated. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
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On Friday, September 20th, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, together with other police agencies from adjacent cities, shut down the 400 block of Harvard Boulevard during an active search warrant at the Harvard Hotel in Santa Paula. The suspect, Maximo Hernandez, 34 of Santa Paula, is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on September 18, 2024, in the unincorporated area of Santa Paula near the 12th Street Bridge. He was not located and is considered armed and dangerous. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
On Friday, September 20th, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, together with other police agencies from adjacent cities, shut down the 400 block of Harvard Boulevard during an active search warrant at the Harvard Hotel in Santa Paula. The suspect, Maximo Hernandez, 34 of Santa Paula, is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on September 18, 2024, in the unincorporated area of Santa Paula near the 12th Street Bridge. He was not located and is considered armed and dangerous. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
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A large contingent of law enforcement resources shut down the 400 block of Harvard Boulevard in Santa Paula for the continued search for an armed and dangerous subject.

Deputies and Officers from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Paula Police Department, and Oxnard Police Department shut down the 400 block of Harvard Boulevard in the City of Santa Paula, in the continued search for Maximo Hernandez. Hernandez is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on September 18, 2024, in the unincorporated area of Santa Paula near the 12th Street Bridge. Multiple deputies searched the Santa Clara riverbed that day but did not locate Hernandez.

Today, law enforcement learned Hernandez had been staying at the Harvard Motel located at 482 Harvard Boulevard. It was also believed Hernandez was still in possession of the firearm used on September 18. Specialized units from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Oxnard Police Department responded and begun efforts to evacuate residents and motel patrons in and around the Harvard Motel. This large contingent of resources included the SWAT team, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Tactical Negotiations Unit, Ventura County Sheriff’s K9 Unit, and the Ventura County Aviation Unit. A room-by-room search was conducted of the Harvard Motel, but Hernandez was not located.

At the time of this incident, Isbell Middle School, located across the street, was in session. Law enforcement officials from the Santa Paula Police Department were in contact with staff and the school was placed in lockdown as a precautionary measure. Isbell School was removed from lockdown protocols at around 1:00 pm and normal operations resumed.

Hernandez is currently wanted in connection with the shooting that occurred on September 18. Hernandez should be considered armed and dangerous. Hernandez is a Hispanic male, about 5’-4” inches tall, about 150 pounds, and has a tattoo on his neck that says “BC”. He also has a tattoo on the right side of his head that says, “Jonathan”, and a tattoo on his left forearm that says, “Hecho en Mexico” with an eagle.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Hernandez is asked to call the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office at (805) 654-9511, 911, or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), callers can remain anonymous. Tips can also be sent by email to Detective Dustin Heersche at dustin.heersche@ventura.org or Detective John Grunhold at john.grunhold@ventura.org

Prepared by: Detective Chris Dyer
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

 

The Fillmore Police Department will be conducting a Driver’s License/DUI Checkpoint on September 27th, 2024, at an undisclosed location(s) within the city limits.

DUI Checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

The Fillmore Police Department reminds drivers, “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription medications, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

In 2023, more than 4,000 people were killed in alcohol and drug-involved crashes on California roads and many more injured. Locally, over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions have claimed 15 lives of our family and friends.

The Fillmore Police Department offers these reminders to ensure a safe and fun night that doesn’t involve a DUI if you plan on drinking or taking medications that can affect your ability to operate a vehicle:

Always use a designated sober driver, ride-share, cab or other public transportation to get home.
If you see someone who is clearly impaired attempt to drive, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to find a safe way home.

Report drunk drivers by calling “911.”
If you or someone you know is hosting a party, offer non-alcoholic drinks, and monitor those who are drinking and how they are getting home

Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not! Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be upwards of $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.
Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Fillmore Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Nature of Incident: Driver’s License / DUI Checkpoint

Location: Fillmore, Ca
Date & Time: September 27, 2024 (6:00 PM to 2:00 AM)
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Police Department, Camarillo Police Department – Traffic Bureau, Thousand Oaks Police Department – Traffic Bureau

Prepared by: Sergeant Gunnar Dike
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon, Chief of Police

 
On Saturday, September 21, the Fillmore Women’s Service Club donated a $500 check to the Fillmore Raiders Youth Football & Cheer Organization. Pictured are the members from both organizations on the 50-yard line as the FWSC presents them with the check. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
On Saturday, September 21, the Fillmore Women’s Service Club donated a $500 check to the Fillmore Raiders Youth Football & Cheer Organization. Pictured are the members from both organizations on the 50-yard line as the FWSC presents them with the check. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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