The Fillmore Rotary program last week was presented by several Fillmore High School students who attend the Rotary Leadership Awards Camp, RYLA, in Ojai. Each student informed the Club of their favorite activities at camp. Each one gained more confidence in themselves, and the enthusiasm brought smiles to each Rotary member. The students present were Sara Magdaleno, Megan Robles and Edgar Castellon. Emma, Victor and Christine Nguyen were not able to attend. Two mothers who were present were Rosalva Robles and Adry Castellon. Martha Richardson was the RYLA liaison.

On 04/30/2025, (S) Charles Law was arrested for criminal threats, brandishing a firearm, and negligent discharge of a
firearm.

At about 7:46 AM, patrol deputies from the Sheriff’s Fillmore Station and Headquarters Station responded to the 8000 block
of Mistletoe Road located in the unincorporated area of Santa Paula near Steckel Park for a report of an assault with a
deadly weapon that had just occurred. Patrol personnel and detectives from the Fillmore Bureau of Investigation arrived on
scene, confirmed crimes had occurred, and quickly identified the suspect as (S) Charles Law, who lives a short distance from
the location of the incident.

The investigation revealed Law confronted the two adult victims who were parked on public land a short distance from Law’s
residence. Law brandished a firearm at two adult male victims, threatened them, and negligently discharged a firearm into
the air to get the two males to leave the area. Ultimately, detectives and patrol resources contacted Law near the 8000
block of Mupu Road in unincorporated Santa Paula. Law was arrested for Penal Code § 246.3(a) – [Negligent Discharge of a
Firearm], Penal Code § 422 – [Criminal Threats], and Penal Code § 417(a)(2) – [Brandishing a Firearm].

Detectives obtained a search warrant for Law’s residence. During the search warrant service, detectives seized evidence
linking Law to the crimes. Law was transported to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and booked for the aforementioned
offenses pending court proceedings.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is committed to responding to public concerns in a manner that builds confidence in our
agency and strengthens relationships to empower businesses and residents to be the eyes and ears of the community.

Dangers of Negligent Discharges of Firearms

Firing a firearm into the air is extremely dangerous and potentially deadly. When a bullet is discharged upward, it
eventually returns to the ground at high velocity, posing a serious risk of injury or death to bystanders. Unlike controlled
shooting at a target, celebratory or reckless gunfire lacks a safe trajectory, making it unpredictable and hazardous. In
many regions, such as Ventura County, this act is illegal and considered criminal negligence due to the harm it can cause.
Public safety agencies strongly warn against such behavior to prevent tragic and avoidable accidents.

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: 05/01/2025

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).

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).