Sexual Battery and Indecent Exposure Arrest
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On Thursday, January 13, 2011, at approximately 8:50 am, Ojai patrol officers and detectives arrested a 15-year-old male juvenile for indecent exposure, a violation of 314.1 P.C. and sexual battery, a violation of 243.4(e)(1) P.C.. The arrest of the juvenile was based on an on-going investigation involving three previous incidents along the Ojai Valley Bicycle Trail within the Ojai city limits. The victims were all adult females on or near the bicycle trail when they were accosted. The first incident occurred on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, between Fox Street and South Montgomery Street. The second incident occurred on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, on the bicycle trail near the intersection with Country Club Rd. The third incident occurred on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, on the bicycle trail near the intersection with Bristol Road. The juvenile was lodged at the Juvenile Justice Center.

The Ojai detectives are requesting anyone that might have witnessed an incident or is an unreported victim of a similar crime during this time frame to call the station at (805) 646-1414.

Location: 200 Block of Vallerio Avenue, Ojai
Date & Time: Thursday, January 13, 2011 at approximately 8:50 am
Unit Responsible: The City of Ojai Patrol Deputies and Detectives
Report #: 11-00917

Arrestee City Age
Juvenile Ojai 15

Officer Preparing Release: Sergeant Randy Watkins
Follow-up Contact: Ojai Detectives Steve Michalec and Mark Burgess - (805) 646-1414
Approved by: Captain Mike De Los Santos, #0730