Narcotics Arrests
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Acting on information of narcotics sales received from the community and patrol deputies in the Ojai Valley, Ventura Sheriff narcotics detectives served a search warrant at the residence of Eugene Vandenburgh and Darcy White in the 300 block of Cruzero Ave, Ojai. Also living in the residence was Vandenburgh’s and White’s 7-year-old child.

During the search detectives located two ounces of methamphetamine, a variety of prescription medications, dozens of syringes, and items that were later determined to be stolen. Methamphetamine and methamphetamine paraphernalia were found in the living room, in an area accessible to the child, creating the potential for a very dangerous situation. Following D.E.C. (Drug Endangered Children) protocol, Child Protective Services was notified and responded. After their investigation, CPS personnel removed the child from the home.

Also located on the property were Timothy Creech and Shawnie McMakin. Both were arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Vandenburgh was arrested for child endangering, possession of methamphetamine for sale, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, maintaining a place where narcotics are used, and possession of stolen property. White was arrested for child endangering, under the influence of narcotics, and possession of methamphetamine for sale.

Location: 300 block Cruzero Ave, Ojai, CA
Date & Time/ RB#: February 9, 2011
Unit Responsible: Narcotics - West County Street Team
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses City of Residence Age
Eugene Vandenburgh Ojai 52
Darcy White Ojai 45
Timothy Creech Ojai 42
Shawnie McMakin Ojai 46
Officer Preparing Release: Sergeant Mike Horne
Follow-up Contact: Sergeant Mike Horne, 805-383-8700
Date of Release: February 14, 2011
Approved By: Captain Mike De Los Santos #0730