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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 7th, 2014
On April 10th, 2014, Sheriff Geoff Dean presented Patrick Maynard, Ventura County Emergency Services Program Administrator, with the 2013 Sheriff’s Department Meritorious Award for demonstrating, through persistent efforts, exemplary service and perseverance. This service was performed in areas such as grant management and as the project manager for a three-day Ready Ventura County (RVC) preparedness exercise. This event brought together public safety agencies from throughout Ventura County, for six months, to plan for and exercise our county’s response to a catastrophic earthquake. A video of the RVC event may be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nplmd_UwmTk |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 7th, 2014
 A paving project on Highway 23 at Bardsdale Bridge has begun, and continues south for four miles. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The project is expected to take about 45 days to complete. Vehicles are allowed through the area, but there are long delays. A flagger controls the flow of traffic. Granite Construction of Ventura was awarded the $1.3 million contract for the work. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, May 5th, 2014
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department It has been approximately 1 year since these two unsolved sexual assaults occurred in the Santa On the mornings of February 26, 2013 and May 20, 2013, sexual assaults were reported in the area of Santa Paula Street and Peck Road. Both assaults occurred in the unincorporated area, west of the City of Santa Paula. Nature of Incident: Santa Paula Area Sexual Assaults - Public Assistance Needed 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 Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2014
 Our City Council can take satisfaction in the street paving program which has now begun. (l-r) City Council members Steve Conaway, Rick Neal, Manuel Minjares, Diane McCall, and Doug Tucker. Fillmore is quickly recovering from a lengthy fiscal slump, during which our streets have, of necessity, been neglected. The new council can take credit for the remarkable recovery the city has experienced during the past year. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2014
 On Saturday, April 26th, at the Burlington Linear Park 10 oak trees were planted by 20 citizen volunteers. This project was coordinated with Fillmore’s Planning and Public Works Departments. Trees were donated by Valley Crest Tree Company. Thank you to the Boy’s & Girl’s Club of Fillmore, FHS Leo’s Club, and all other Fillmore Citizens. Enlarge Photo  Pictured are 20 citizen volunteers, who planted trees at Burlington Linear Park Saturday. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2014
 A collision occurred last Friday at the intersection of Highway 126 and C Street. The incident happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. when a late model Volkswagen sedan struck an 18-wheeler on the truck’s right fuel tank. No fuel leakage was caused but the car suffered significant right front end damage. The truck-trailer appeared to be making a left turn onto C Street, No injuries were reported and the cause of the accident was undetermined at press time. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 30th, 2014
 Michael came into the world on March 22, 2014 – and he arrived in a hurry. His parents Vanessa and Brenden were in route to the hospital, but Michael wouldn’t wait. VCFD dispatchers directed the couple to the closest fire station, Station 28 in Piru. Michael was born at 11:06 a.m. in the office at Station 28. Today, the entire family met the firefighters who delivered Michael and watched as they were awarded with “stork” pins signifying they had delivered a baby. Everyone at the Ventura County Fire Department wishes Michael a long, happy, healthy life. Photos courtesy Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, April 28th, 2014
Police asking anyone with information to contact them
 The Fillmore Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a purse. At approximately 3:10 p.m., on March 26, 2014, the victim was working in the alley in the 300 block of Central Avenue and had momentarily left her purse unattended. A video captured the suspect pictured walking through the alley, approach the purse, pick it up, and run away with it. The purse was recovered a short time later nearby, but was missing a large amount of cash. There is full video of the incident available for review. If you can identify this person, please contact Detective John Fox from the Fillmore station (805) 524-2233 or Detective Taurino Almazan. Nature of Incident: Public’s Assistance Sought To Identify Purse Thief 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, April 28th, 2014
Police asking anyone with information to contact them
The Camarillo Police Department is seeking information regarding the identification of a sexual battery suspect. On March 31, 2014, at approximately 4:00 PM, the female victim was shopping in the Vons grocery store in the Mission Oaks shopping center when she was sexually battered by the suspect. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 55-65 years of age, medium build, gray hair, and a bushy grey mustache. He was wearing a blue denim jacket, white t-shirt, blue jeans, and a white baseball style cap. Please contact Detective TJ DeSalvo, at (805) 388-5157, if you have any information regarding this suspect. Nature of Incident: Information Identifying Sexual Battery Suspect 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, April 28th, 2014
Police asking anyone with information to contact them
 Suspect #2 is described as a white male, 5’ 10” to 6’ 00”, between the ages of 25 and 35, wearing all black clothing. On April 16, 2014, at about 11:15 a.m., the female victim returned home and interrupted a residential burglary in progress. The suspects entered through an unlocked door and were in the process of removing items from inside the residence. During the course of the investigation, the victim reported that she was sexually assaulted after being confronted by the two suspects. The suspects ran from the residence and were last seen running north towards Courtney Lane in the City of Moorpark. The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Suspect #1 is described as a white male, 6’ 02” to 6’ 04”, between the ages of 25 and 35, wearing all black clothing, with a dark colored beanie. Suspect #2 is described as a white male, 5’ 10” to 6’ 00”, between the ages of 25 and 35, wearing all black clothing. The victim was able to provide a detailed description of Suspect #2. Refer to the attached suspect sketch. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office does not have any other reports of interrupted residential burglaries resulting in a sexual assault. Anyone who may have been in the area at the time of this reported crime, witnessed anything suspicious, or has information that may help in identifying the suspects is urged to contact Detective Tim Lanquist or Crime Stoppers. The Ventura County Sherriff’s Office reminds residents to lock their doors and windows at night and when no one is home. Residents are also reminded to immediately report any suspicious activity by calling 911. Nature of Incident: Residential Burglary (Update) 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). |