During the month of April 2026, The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Detectives initiated an investigation into a group of individuals targeting Freightliner trucks in the unincorporated area of Ventura County commonly known as El Rio. The suspects would approach the vehicles during nighttime hours, break a window to gain entry, and steal the onboard Common Powertrain Controller (CPC) computers before fleeing the scene. These computers are essential for vehicle operation and cost approximately $3,300 to replace them, leaving victims unable to use their trucks until a replacement is installed and programmed.
Detectives learned that similar crimes had occurred in neighboring jurisdictions of the Oxnard Police Department and the Simi Valley Police Department. Through the investigation, detectives identified the suspects as Lenin Leyva and Ryann McMurtrey of Los Angeles.
On April 29, 2026, Headquarters Detectives located McMurtrey’s 2019 Jaguar in the 1400 block of East Harvard Boulevard in the city of Santa Paula. Detectives coordinated with the Fillmore Police Department and a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle. Detectives responded to the scene and conducted a search of the vehicle, which resulted in the recovery of stolen CPC computers. The vehicle was subsequently seized as evidence.
Leyva and McMurtrey were booked into the Ventura County Main Jail for violations of Penal Code sections 459 - Burglary, 487(a) - Grand Theft, 594(b)(2) - Vandalism, 182(a)(1) - Conspiracy to Commit a Crime, and are being held in lieu of bail. Leyva is also currently on Post Release Community Supervision for a prior burglary conviction out of Los Angeles County.
Prepared by: Sergeant Ryan DeBlauw
News Release Date: April 30th 2026
Approved by: Captain Robert Davidson
Booking Photo Release: NO 1
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Nature of Incident: Burglary Suspects Arrested
Report Number: 26-47404, 26-54338
Location: 1400 Block of East Harvard Boulevard, Santa Paula
Date & Time: April 29th 2026, at 0845 Hours
Unit(s) Responsible: Headquarters Investigations, Fillmore Police Department, Oxnard Police Department, Simi Valley Police Department
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent, City of Residence, Age
(S) Lenin Leyva, Los Angeles, 46
(S) Ryann McMurtrey, Los Angeles, 39

E-Bicycle Definitions (VC 312.5)
An electric bicycle is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. Three classes of electric bicycles have been established:
• Class 1: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.
• Class 2: A low speed throttle-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a motor used exclusively to propel the bicycle and NOT capable of providing assistance when a speed of 20 mph is reached.
• Class 3: A low speed pedal-assisted electric bicycle equipped with a speedometer, and a motor which provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when a speed of 28 mph is reached.
The operator of a Class 3 electric bicycle:
Must be 16 years old or older.
Must wear a bicycle safety helmet.
Must not transport passengers.
May ride an electric bicycle in a bicycle lane if authorized by local authority or ordinance.
All electric bicycle classes are exempt from the motor vehicle financial responsibility, DL, and license plate requirements (VC 24016).
The vehicle code requires all bicyclist to follow the rules of the road. See the following link for more information.
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/motorcycle-handbook/two-wheel-veh...
Electric Motorcycles
These are commonly referred to by brand names (SURRON/TALARIA/SEGWAY), these vehicles are motorcycles. At the time of this flyer, there is no lawful way to operate an electric motorcycle of this type on a public roadway, sidewalk or public park. These electric motorcycles are only be lawfully operated in designated Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) areas after registration with the DMV as a OHV.
Approved by: Captain Jason Hendren

Posted May 1, 2026, at 8:26am courtesy https://www.facebook.com/cityoffillmore
Community Safety Notice: Bear Sighting
The City of Fillmore and the Fillmore Police Department want to inform residents of a reported bear sighting on Mountain View.
Out of an abundance of caution, community members are asked to avoid the area while officers monitor the situation and coordinate with wildlife officials. Nearby residents should remain alert and keep children and pets indoors until further notice.
If you encounter a bear:
• Do not approach or run
• Keep a safe distance
• Make yourself appear larger and back away slowly
• Never feed or leave food out
• Report the sighting immediately to the Fillmore Police Department and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
To help prevent attracting wildlife, please secure trash, remove pet food, and minimize other odor-producing items outdoors.
Our officers are actively checking the area to help ensure community safety. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep Fillmore safe.
As of 5:00 PM, we have not received any additional reports or confirmed sightings of the bear. For the safety of both residents and the bear, do not pursue, approach, or feed the bear. Human interaction and food conditioning can cause bears to lose their natural fear of people, increasing the likelihood that they return to neighborhoods and become comfortable around humans. Unfortunately, this behavior can create dangerous situations that may ultimately result in the bear being euthanized.

Above are Mountain View Elementary graduates who will be moving on to Fillmore Middle School next year.
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Fillmore High School graduates made a special visit to thank their old elementary school teachers at Mountain Vista and Piru. Students walked the halls of their past schools, interacted with students, and visited their former teachers.
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Mountain Vista Elementary Principal Christine McDaniels said, “We had special visitors this week! Our Flashes came back to their Wildcat home! We are so proud of their accomplishments and wish them well as they head off to their next journey.
Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!” Piru Elementary Principal Viviana Magaña-Laureano said, “Our seniors returned to where it all began—walking the halls of Piru Elementary one more time as they prepare for graduation. It was a special moment as they reconnected with their former teachers, visited classrooms, and spent time with our current Condors. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited for what lies ahead. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation—once a Condor, always a Condor!”

Above is evidence recovered by police during the investigation. Photo credit Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
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On 04/10/2026, at about 9:00 AM, patrol deputies from the Fillmore Station contacted (S) Teresa Macias, a 46-year-old Mojave resident sleeping inside a parked vehicle on private property. A subsequent patrol investigation led to the discovery of identity theft related items, drugs, and stolen property worth thousands of dollars. Macias was arrested for drug offenses, identity theft offenses, and possession of stolen property.
Fillmore patrol resources collaborated with station detectives and identified additional suspects who were suspected of stealing the property Macias had in her possession. One of those suspects was (S) Alejandro Silva, a 41-year-old Fillmore resident who was currently on Post Release Offender Supervision (PROS) for felony convictions for identity theft.
On 04/12/2026, Fillmore deputies located Silva’s vehicle parked in a neighborhood near Silva’s residence and towed the vehicle as evidence at the direction of detectives pending a search warrant.
On 04/14/2026, Fillmore patrol deputies contacted and arrested Silva for his involvement in the grand theft. Silva was arrested for Penal Code § 182 – [Conspiracy to Commit a Crime] and Penal Code § 487(a) – [Grand Theft].
On 04/17/2026, Fillmore detectives obtained a search warrant for Silva’s vehicle and an apartment identified as being associated with the grand theft. During a search of Silva’s vehicle, detectives located evidence linking Silva to the grand theft along with drug paraphernalia and evidence related to identity theft.
Additionally, detectives from Fillmore and the Moorpark Special Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at an apartment located in the 200 block of Santa Clara Street in Fillmore. During the warrant service, detectives located (S) Ricardo Magana, a 42-year-old Fillmore resident who had an active felony warrant for his arrest and was on active PROS for possession for sales of a controlled substance. Magana was arrested for his warrant and later identified by detectives as another co-conspirator to the theft. A search of the apartment resulted in the seizure of additional theft related evidence along with identity theft evidence, additional stolen property, suspected drugs, illegal assault rifles, ammunition, and unlawfully possessed handguns.
The apartment renter, (S) Nancy Mendez, was contacted at the apartment and arrested for multiple counts of Penal Code § 30605(a) – [Possession of an Assault Weapon], multiple counts of Penal Code § 27545 – [Unlawful Firearm Transfer], and misdemeanor drug offenses. Both Mendez and Magana were transported and booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility pending court proceedings.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.
Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote
News Release Date: 04/23/2026
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon
Booking Photo Release: NO 1
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Nature of Incident: Co-Conspirators Arrested for Grand Theft/Possession of Firearms
Report Number: 26-45438 & 26-49075
Location: 200 block of Santa Clara Street, Fillmore
Date & Time: 04/17/2026, 2:00 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol, Fillmore Detective Unit, Moorpark Special Enforcement Unit:
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent, City of Residence, Age:
(S) Teresa Macias, Mojave, 46
(S) Alejandro Silva, Fillmore, 41
(S) Nancy Mendez, Fillmore, 40
(S) Ricardo Magana, Fillmore, 42
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).