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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 30th, 2015
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Highway 126 Sunday, December 27th. The accident happened at 5:20pm near the Sespe Crreek Bridge, west of Fillmore. According to the CHP the pedestrian ran across the busy highway from the north side and was struck by a car traveling eastbound. The victim was taken to VCMC where they were pronounced dead. |
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By California Highway Patrol — Wednesday, December 30th, 2015
 A hit-and-run occured at 8:25pm Monday night, December 27th at the intersection of Old Telegraph Road and Seventh Street, west of Fillmore. The driver of a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado came to a stop at the sign, then proceeded down the road into the path of a 1990 Nissan Axxess minivan traveling westbound. The front of the minivan collided with the driver’s side of the truck. The pickup driver got out and ran away before authorities arrived on scene. The driver has not been identified. The minivan was driven by a 60-year old Santa Paula man, who suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Ventura County Medical Center. The female passanger, Maria Rodriguez Medina, 57 of Santa Paula, was taken to Santa Paula Hospital where she later died. Anyone with information about the collision can call Ventura CHP at 477-4100. Ventura County Fire and Santa Paula were on scene. Photo by Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 30th, 2015
 On Monday, December 28th, at 7:30pm, a traffic collision involving a pedestrian took place in the 400 block of Ventura Street. The male pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with significant injuries. Photo courtesy Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 30th, 2015
 A truck fire caused concern early Tuesday morning at Dough Flats in the Sespe Condor Reserve area. Authorities were worried that the vehicle could be a gas truck, which it was not. The fire was quickly controlled (Engine 27) and no injuries were reported. Photo courtesy Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County District Attorneys Office — Wednesday, December 30th, 2015
District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that the review by the District Attorney’s Office of the circumstances surrounding the July 28, 2012, shooting of Edgar Garcia by Santa Paula Police Officer Hector Ramirez has been completed. The full report, authored by Senior Deputy District Attorney Linda Groberg, is available on the Ventura County District Attorney’s Web site (http://www.vcdistrictattorney.com) and explains the District Attorney’s conclusion that Officer Ramirez acted reasonably, and the killing of Edgar Garcia was a justifiable homicide. |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, December 30th, 2015
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department California State Legislature has addressed hoverboards with new laws and definitions, as explained in Assembly Bill no. 604, written to amend the California Vehicle Code (CVC) starting January 1, 2016. For your safety, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office urges you to be mindful of the following provisions. CVC 313.5 Defines electrically motorized board Existing law makes a violation of these provisions punishable as an infraction. For more detailed information on Assembly Bill no. 604,copy and paste this link to California Legislature Information, http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=2015... |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, December 28th, 2015
Ventura County Sheriff's Department On December 27, 2015, the victim was working in an orchard near his residence. While working in the orchard, the victim was struck one time by a bullet fired from an unknown suspect(s). The victim was flown to Los Robles Hospital by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit with a non-life threatening injury. Sheriff’s Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Chips at (805) 384-4737 or Detective Lopez at (805) 384-4723 Nature of Incident: Gross Negligent Discharge of a Firearm 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). |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, December 28th, 2015
Ventura County Sheriff's Department On December 23, 2015, at 4:24 AM, two male suspects entered the Shell Gas Station, located on 100 block of W. Ventura Road in Camarillo. The masked suspects approached the clerk, brandished a knife and demanded money. The clerk complied with the robbers’ demands. After the suspects obtained the money, they fled on foot towards the Target shopping center. The clerk called 911 and deputies responded. Several units checked the area and were not able to locate the suspects. Camarillo Police Detectives are requesting help with identifying the two suspects. Nature of Incident: Armed Robbery at Shell Gas Station Address/Location Contact |
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By Bob Crum — Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015
Photos and video by Bob Crum
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By Bob Crum — Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015
Part 1 of 3
 'Twas the week before Christmas, When all through the town, No one was stirring, not even a clown; The kids lined the street with caution and care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. Alas, with a horn blaring and a siren screaming, Santa arrived on a firetruck delivering him to the fire department. No sooner had jolly ole St. Nick descended from big red truck when children rushed him for a group hug. Walking along the endless line of young and older... Santa gleefully dispensed Christmas cheer. Inside, Santa took up his customary position... the big chair in the fire department next to the Christmas tree. With a twinkle in his eyes and a mighty ho ho ho, children took turns sitting upon his knee whispering their secret Christmas list in his ear as parents strained to hear. Upon the traditional Santa photo taken, the children rushed to the toys piled high on the nearby tables. Decisions... decisions... decisions! Toys in hand, the youngsters moved along to the next station where they were fitted with a appropriately-sized, colorful body-warming winter coats courtesy of the Santa Clara Valley Legal Aid’s Coat Drive. While the winds blow... and old-man winter chills the air... toasty the kids all will be. Food Share provided bags of local fruit for one and all. Outside what to my wondering eyes did appear but of course two powerful reindeer that brought Santa to Fillmore. Around the corner, FAA popcorn and 4-H cotton candy. Wow, what a wonderful Fillmore Christmas morning. A hearty thank you to all that make the Fire Department toy drive such a memorable Fillmore moment. Given the joyful smiles on all the faces, quite the experience to remember... one day in December. From all at the Fillmore Gazette, may everyone enjoy the experience of a very Merry Christmas. Photos and Story by Bob Crum. Enlarge Photo |
