Ventura County Sheriff's Department

In May 2011, Sheriff’s Narcotics Detectives received information of illegal prescription medication sales occurring in the Ojai Valley. Detectives identified Ojai resident Robert Beam, 43 years old, as the target of this information. On two occasions during this investigation, an undercover operative purchased prescription medication from Beam.

On June 14, 2011, Detectives contacted Beam and placed him under arrest for sales of a controlled substance. A signed Search Warrant was served at Beam’s residence on Gregory Street in Ojai where additional evidence was found. Prescription medications seized during this investigation included over 600 pills including Hydrocodone, Norco, Xanax, Soma, Oxycontin, and Dilaudid. A search of a storage facility rented by Beam resulted in the seizure of $45,000 in cash.

Beam was booked in to the sheriff’s Main Jail for sales of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for sale.

Location: 1200 block Gregory Street, Ojai, CA

Date & Time: June 14, 2011

Unit Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Special Services - Narcotics

Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Mike Horne

Follow-up Contact: Sgt. Mike Horne (805) 383-8700

Date of Release: June 14, 2011

Approved By: Captain Don Aguilar