By Jan Lee

If you missed the flower show this year, you missed something wonderful! The music was enchanting. The flowers were
beautiful. The bouquets and arrangements were creative. Dish gardens and potted plants were enjoyable to see. A big thank
you to all participants, volunteers. visitors and merchants who donated many things. The cafe was friendly and delicious.
The committee was tireless in planning, designing, setting up and taking down everything so all of us could enjoy the show.
Without their dedication, none of this would have been possible. It was truly Fillmore Spirit in Bloom!

Here are the winners:

BEST OF SHOW— Nick Meguerditchian

Division I, Single Cut Rose— Les Ibarra

Division II, Cut Iris: Julie Latshaw

Division III, Other Cut Flower— Beverly Myer

Division IV, Bouquets— Christina Krizer

Division V, Arran-gements— Yannette Traver

Division VI, Miniature Arrangements— Helen Archer

Division VII, Potted Plants— Debbie Curnett

Division VIII, Dish Gardens— Nick Meg-uerditchian

Division IX, Youth Arrangements—Eleanor Zermeño

Division X, Youth Composition & Poetry— Abby Klittich

Division XI, Youth Art— noncompetitive, not judged, but very delightful!

Start planning your entry for next year. Maybe you can be a prize winner.

At last week’s Fillmore Rotary Club meeting the Rotary speakers were Pastor Jim Duran the Executive Director of Tender Life Maternity Home and Cynthia Long, a past resident and now working there. The Ventura Tender Life began in 1985, and Jim was asked to be in charge in 2017. The Tender Life Maternity Home in Fillmore was given by Tim and Amy Gurrola. The pregnant women who come there are many times homeless and need to go there to have their babies. The homes have supportive services in an environment that instills dignity and promotes self-sufficiency. The women have chores each day as well as devotions. They have volunteers that train the women in childcare, prepare them for their future jobs and help them to earn their high school diploma. All of this is life changing for the women.

On 04/24/2025, a 30-year-old Thousand Oaks resident, Rickie Ann Hudson, was arrested for burglary and other crimes.

On 04/24/2025, at about 1:53 AM, a suspect, later identified as (S) Rickie Ann Hudson, used a hammer to smash the front
window of the Vons grocery store located in the 600 block of Ventura Street in Fillmore. Hudson entered Vons while
employees were inside stocking shelves. Hudson proceeded to burglarize the store and steal multiple bottles of liquor
before fleeing the area on foot.

Patrol deputies responded, confirmed the crimes, and obtained video surveillance footage of Hudson.

Detectives established a perimeter and conducted an extensive search of the area. At about 3:34 A.M., Hudson was located
hiding in a river bottom homeless encampment a short distance from the Vons. Hudson was in possession of the stolen
alcohol, which was recovered and returned to the victim.

Ultimately, Hudson was arrested for violations of Penal Code § 459 – [Burglary], Penal Code § 594(a) – [Vandalism], and
Penal Code § 496 – [Possession of Stolen Property]. She was transported to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Pre-Trial Detention
Facility where she was booked for the offenses 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: 04/24/2025

Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

Booking Photo Release: NO

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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).

On 04/25/2025, a 26-year-old Santa Paula resident, (S) Geovanny Molina Portillo was arrested for robbery, assault with a
deadly weapon, and other offenses.

At about 9:48 PM, patrol deputies from the Fillmore Station responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon that
had just occurred in the 19000 block of Telegraph Road located in the unincorporated area east of Santa Paula. Arriving
deputies spoke with reporting parties and confirmed an assault with a deadly weapon had occurred when the suspect
intentionally used his vehicle to ram another vehicle containing two adults and two children.

Over the course of the investigation, patrol personnel identified the suspect as Molina Portillo and learned he was on
probation for domestic violence and had an active out-of-county warrant for his arrest. Furthermore, Molina Portillo was
listed as the restrained party on a domestic violence restraining order and had robbed the listed protected party of her
property.

Molina Portillo fled the scene prior to law enforcement arrival and a manhunt ensued.

Detectives with the Fillmore Bureau of Investigation and the West County Special Enforcement Unit responded to assist with
the investigation and apprehension of Molina Portillo.

On 04/25/2025, at about 1940 hours, detectives located Molina Portillo inside a vehicle being driven by an uninvolved party
in the city of Santa Paula. An enforcement stop was conducted, and Molina Portillo was taken into custody.

Molina Portillo was arrested for violations of Penal Code § 211 – [Robbery], four counts of Penal Code § 245(a)(1) –
[Assault with a Deadly Weapon], Penal Code § 273.6(a) – [Disobeying Domestic Court Order], and the out-of-county warrant.
He was transported to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Pre-Trial Detention Facility where he was booked 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: 04/28/2025

Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

Booking Photo Release: NO

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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).

On 03/07/2025, just after 5:00 PM, deputies from the Sheriff’s Fillmore Station responded to the 800 block of Edison Lane
in Fillmore reference 15 to 20 individuals fighting.

Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspects were affiliated with a Fillmore criminal street gang and had fled the area
prior to law enforcement arrival. During the preliminary investigation, deputies determined there was probable cause to
arrest multiple suspects for gang-related crimes including assault with a deadly weapon. Detectives with the Fillmore
Bureau of Investigation collaborated with patrol personnel on the investigation and quickly identified several suspects.

Later that evening, detectives, patrol deputies, Sheriff’s K9 Unit, and detectives with the West County Special Enforcement
Unit located and arrested three gang members involved in the assault and determined there were other suspects outstanding.

On 04/23/2025, detectives from various investigative units with the Sheriff’s Office assisted the Fillmore Station with
follow-up to the assault investigation by serving a multi-location search warrant in Fillmore and Santa Paula. During the
warrant services, detectives located additional evidence linking the suspects to the assault and their affiliation with a

criminal street gang.

Additionally, one juvenile male was arrested for his involvement in the assault, street terrorism, and possession of an
imitation firearm.

Detectives are actively investigating this assault and are asking for the public’s assistance for any information regarding the incident. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Axel Morales at (805) 477-7011 or
Detective Dustin Heersche at (805) 477-7012. Tips can also be submitted through Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-
TIPS (8477), where callers can remain anonymous.

Any person with information regarding the incident is encouraged to reach out to detectives and utilize the link or QR code
provided below to download and submit any video footage of the incident.

https://venturasheriffca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/25-2... or by scanning the following QR code:

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: 04/24/2025

Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

Booking Photo Release: NO

Two Rivers Park underwent significant improvements along with other city parks which have been slowly reopening, aimed at
enhancing its sports facilities. The baseball fields reopened on February 1st, however, the soccer and football fields are
closed until the end of July 2025. The Dog Park remains open throughout this park improvements period. During the continuing
closure period, the soccer and football playfields will undergo major turf reconstruction, that includes leveling and
fertilizing, and the entire park will be overseeding to improve the quality of the grass. Additionally, the irrigation system
of these fields will be upgraded from the current underground drip system to a more efficient overhead sprinkler system. As
part of the upgrades, Phase One of our sports field lighting have been installed to illuminate the soccer and football fields,
and future Phase Two will illuminate the baseball fields. Other sports facility improvements include the addition of new nets
for the park’s batting cages and repainting the Park’s restroom and pergola. These upgrades are designed to create a better
experience for both athletes and visitors alike.

For more information or updates about park closures and renovations, please contact Public Works Director Joe Bellomo at (805)
265-0948, or visit the city website: https://www.fillmoreca.gov/civicalerts.aspx?aid=169.