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On 10/09/2025, around 9:15 AM, patrol deputies from the Sheriff’s Fillmore Station carried out a probation search at a residence on the 100 block of Santa Clara Street in Fillmore as part of proactive patrol efforts.

During the search, deputies contacted two residents, identified as Kyle Miller and Talysa Ray, who were suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance. After an investigation, both Miller and Ray were arrested for misdemeanor drug-related charges.

While searching the residence, deputies also located several handguns and two rifles. One of the rifles met the legal criteria, classifying it as an illegal assault weapon. As a result, Kyle Miller was additionally arrested for felony weapons violations to include, Penal Code § 30605(a) – [Possession of an Assault Weapon], Penal Code § 32310 – [Possession of Large Capacity Magazine], Penal Code § 29800(a)(1) – [Addict in Possession of Firearm], and Penal Code 30305(a)(1) § – [Prohibited Person in Possession of Ammunition].

Both suspects were transported and booked at the Ventura County Jail pending court proceedings. The case remains under investigation by the Fillmore Station’s patrol and investigative units.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their ongoing support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight against crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.

Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote

News Release Date: 10/10/2025

Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

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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).

Maria Belmontes Blancas
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On January 27, 1981, the body of a young woman was found in a citrus orchard near Piru. The victim had been shot multiple times, and her death was ruled a homicide.

At the time, investigators believed the victim was between 20 and 25 years old, of Hispanic descent, about 195 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. The victim was found wearing a plaid shirt, turquoise tank top, a skirt, and flip-flop style sandals.

Despite the work of detectives, the case went cold, but in 2023, the Cold Case Unit reopened the investigation using advanced DNA analysis. The DNA results suggested the victim’s family likely originated from Michoacán, Mexico.
Working with Redgrave Research Forensic Services, investigators identified potential family members. This past Summer, investigators obtained critical new information and were able to confirm the identity of the victim for the first time.
The victim has been identified as Maria Belmontes Blancas, who came to California from Mexico in 1980. After decades of uncertainty, Maria’s family - living in both the United States and Mexico finally received the answers they had long hoped for.

Maria was the victim of a violent crime, and her killer has never been identified. This case remains open.
If you have any information about Maria’s life in California, or about her murder, please contact the Ventura County Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit at 805-383-8739.

Together, we can bring justice for Maria Belmontes Blancas.

Prepared by: Investigator Araseli Ruiz-Acevedo

News Release Date: 10/08/2025

Approved by: Captain Victor Medina

All items passed last night 4-0, except for item 9G, which passed 3-1.
For item 9A, the Council directed staff to recruit for the district 1 council vacancy instead of holding a special election.

CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 AT 6:30 PM CITY HALL

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.A COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD PRESENTATION - MARILENY MANZO ZEMBRANO, SENORITA FIESTAS PATRIAS 2025

5.B PRESENTATION BY THE VENTURA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ON SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS

8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8G. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.

8.A SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 - CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.PDF

8.B CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-OCTOBER 14, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-OCTOBER 14, 2025.PDF

8.C APPROVAL OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 23-03, PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT SR NOC PROJECT SPEC NO.23-03 PAVEMENT.PDF

8.D FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE FILLMORE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB BUILDING REAR WINDOWS REPLACEMENT PROJECT
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WINDOW REPLACEMENT PROJECT. FINAL.PDF

8.E FILING OF NOTICES OF COMPLETION FOR THE DELORES DAY PARK MODULAR RESTROOMS PROJECT, PROJECT
SPECIFICATION NO. 24-05, WITH PUBLIC RESTROOM COMPANY AND WYATT
TRAPP INC.
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR DELORES DAY PARK MODULAR RESTROOM PROJECT. FINAL.PDF

8.F FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE CONCRETE ACCESS DRIVEWAYS PROJECT, PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-09, WITH CERCO ENGINEERING INC.
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR ACCESS DRIVEWAYS PROJECT. FINAL.PDF

8.G APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ALLOCATION AND CONSIDERATION OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LARRY WALKER ASSOCIATES FOR SUPPORT FOR RENEWAL OF THE WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS PERMIT FOR THE FILLMORE WATER RECYCLING PLANT SR - THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH LARRY WALKER ASSOCIATES. FINAL.PDF

9. NEW BUSINESS

9.A CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF THE VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL SR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 VACANCY.PDF

9.B APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL TO DESIGN WATERLINE AND PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN SANTA CLARA STREET, PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-08
SR- DESIGN PROPOSAL FOR SANTA CLARA STREET PAVEMENT AND WATERLINE. FINAL.PDF

9.C CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOCAL WATER PROS FOR CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES MANAGEMENT
SR - FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH SOCAL WATER PRO FOR CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM AND BPA MANAGEMENT. FINAL.PDF

9.D ADOPTION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATE FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-10 AND CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO C&W CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES INC.
SR - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A-STREET GUARDRAIL REPAIR PROJECT. FINAL.PDF

9.E APPROVAL OF REALLOCATION AND CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO GENERAL PUMP COMPANY FOR URGENT REPAIRS TO WELL NO. 8
SR - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR URGENT REPAIRS AT WELL NO. 8. FINAL.PDF

9.F PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
25-01, ORDINANCE 25-984, UPDATING THE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAWS REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
SR_ORD. 25-984_ADU ORDINANCE UPDATE.PDF

9.G INVITATION FOR MEMBERSHIP WITH THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE JOINT POWER AUTHORITY
SR MEMBERSHIP WITH THE CPA AND JPA.PDF

9.H JOINT, ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN FILLMORE, SANTA PAULA, VENTURA COUNTY FOR OPERATIONAL FUNDING OF THE SPIRIT OF SANTA PUALA HARVARD SHELTER
SR SPIRIT OF SANTA PAULA SHELTER AGREEMENT FY25-26.PDF

10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT

11. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025, AT CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.

Article by Jaclyn Ibarra

Fillmore Lions Club will be assembling 1500 enchiladas on Sat., November 1st. This is a huge fundraiser they’ve done every year since 1948! They are counting on the community’s help to buy tickets. Each one costs $15. That is very reasonable for 3 hearty enchiladas, rice, beans, and a salad. And most importantly, all proceeds go to graduating high school seniors who apply for the Fillmore Lions Scholarship. If chosen, they receive money towards their education (university or vocational). Here are ways to buy tickets: call or text Steven McKeown at (805) 904-5424 or stop by Home Grown Realty during business hours (338B Central Ave). We also have plenty of Lions Club members selling to family, friends, and you!

Visit their website for more information: www.fillmorelionsclub.com.

Fillmore City Council Member Luis Rodriguez

Council Member Luis Rodriguez has announced his resignation from Fillmore City Council, effective October 13, 2025. State code states the Council must fill the position either by calling a special election or appointment within 60 days of a vacancy. With this vacancy occurring in the first half of Rodriguez’ term the appointment will only last through the first half. The second half of the term will be decided by voters at the city’s regular general election in November 2026. Council members have until December 13th to decide how to fill the vacancy.

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Courtesy Luis Alberto Rodriguez

“My name is Luis Alberto Rodriguez; I am 37 years old, and I have lived in Fillmore my whole life. I graduated from Fillmore High School in 2006 and majored in Fine Arts at Ventura College. I am a local artist and work as an E-Commerce Specialist. I have produced art professionally for Fillmore residents since I was 17 years old. I have also done murals in Fillmore and Piru; notably all the exterior walls at Francisco’s Fruit Stand and an outdoor mural at San Salvador Mission in Piru.

I ran for Fillmore City Council to serve my city. I have lived in North Fillmore (District 1) for most of my life and I wanted to bring attention to that community. While being a resident of North Fillmore, I’d like to think that I represented the rest of Fillmore faithfully and was pragmatic in my decision making.

I learned a lot during my short tenure as a council member. There are a lot of moving parts in an organization like the City of Fillmore. All of the executive staff are diligent, accommodating and transparent in presenting their findings and giving recommendations to the Council. I saw first-hand how the community members are always heard, and their suggestions are always taken into consideration.

I believe that the United States of America is a beautiful country filled with opportunities. I am moving to Idaho in a few weeks to continue my career as an E-Commerce Specialist with UncleStraps.com, a watch bracelet and accessory brand that serves watch enthusiasts internationally. Although I am moving to another state, Fillmore is a city that I will always be connected to and will always return to visit.

Now that school has resumed, we notice more children enjoying the outdoors by riding their bikes, scooters, and skateboards. The Fillmore Police Department carried out a bicycle safety operation aimed at reaching out to young riders to share safety tips and teach better riding practices.

During the operation, 15 juveniles were contacted riding bicycles without helmets. Per California Vehicle Code 21212(a), persons under 18 years old are required to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet. Nine of the juveniles contacted did not own properly fitted bicycle helmets. The deputies provided the juveniles with helmets that were generously donated to the station.

The Fillmore Police Department remains committed to protecting our community’s youth and urges all parents, guardians, and young cyclists to prioritize helmet use when cycling. By following this law, we can work together to prevent injuries and create a safer environment for everyone.

Additionally, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office/Fillmore Police Department would like to offer the following tips to help reduce the risk of collisions and improve safety in our community:
Pedestrians

• Be predictable. Use crosswalks when available.

• Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care.

• Do not walk or run into a vehicle’s path. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.

• Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material, and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk, or at night.

• Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits.
Drivers

• Follow the speed limit and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks.

• Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.

• Never drive impaired.
Bicyclists

• Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet.

• Bicyclists must travel in the same direction as traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.

• Stay clear of the door zone: avoid riding too close to parked cars.

• If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed.

• Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections.
Funding for this operation was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National
Highway Safety Administration.

Prepared by: Sergeant Corey Stump

News Release Date: September 26, 2025

Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon

After 27 years of exemplary service with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and dedicated service to residents of Ventura County, Sergeant Will Hollowell worked his last shift Wednesday, September 24th, 2025.

Sergeant Hollowell worked a short stint as a Sheriff’s Service Technician, before graduating from the Sheriff’s Academy in 1998. Over the course of his law enforcement career, Sergeant Hollowell worked a variety of assignments in both custody and patrol. Sergeant Hollowell was a resident deputy in Lockwood Valley, and worked assignments in the Civil Unit, Ojai Detectives, Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit, Fillmore Administration, and Fillmore patrol supervisor.

Sergeant Hollowell was a dedicated member of the Sheriff’s Office and spent the last four years serving the Fillmore community. Yesterday, the Fillmore station held a going away luncheon to send Sergeant Hollowell off into retirement.

Sergeant Hollowell, thank you for your dedicated service to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Enjoy your retirement!

Fillmore Resident Laura McDowell
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Fillmore resident Laura McDowell began her career back in 1991 at the Fillmore Office Post as a part time rural carrier, and
the next thing you know she had learned every operation, including management. From that point on she would be sent out on
detailed assignments as a supervisor to various offices such as Northridge, North Hills, and Simi Valley. This experience
allowed Laura to develop and fine tune her style.

Eventually, she became Postmaster of the Santa Paula Post Office where she was often sent out to become Officer-in-Charge of
surrounding cities. She oversaw Ventura, Simi Valley, and Oxnard Post Offices.

After a 10-year stint in Santa Paula, she made the decision back in 2023, to return to the Fillmore office, a full circle
from where it all began. She took on the position of Postmaster of Fillmore as she knew that she would soon be retiring. It
was her mission to clean-up and organize the office before she retired, and she feels as though she has done just that.

Laura grew up in Fillmore and was very involved in her school. And as her children grew, she and her husband Kirk always
participated with youth sports in the community.

Laura is known by many in Fillmore for her passion, teaching all ages to swim. She has spent the last 38 years providing
lessons, affecting multiply generations. The post office can be very demanding, and Laura will tell you that there is no
better remedy to offset a tough workload than to watch someone conquer their water fears.

With retirement will come with great ambitions of home improvements, travel, rest, relaxation, and, of course, she will
continue offering her swim lessons.

The post office has been very good to Laura. She has seen many changes and wants to let everyone know that the job is not
easy and the employees here in Fillmore give it all they’ve got. She will miss the crew and wishes them the best in their
postal careers.

On November 1st the Fillmore Lions Club will host their Annual Enchilada Dinner (drive-thru) Fundraiser. Last year’s fundraiser allowed the club to give $5,000 to graduating FHS seniors. Read article for details on ticket sales.
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Fillmore Lions are getting ready for their Annual Enchilada Dinner on Saturday, November 1st. This will be a drive-thru only
event to raise money for scholarships to be given out later this year. Cars can enter the bus loop on First Street between 5-
7pm.

Last year Lions gave out $5,000 to graduating FHS seniors.

Lions are grateful for these community sponsors: El Pescador, La Estrella Market, the Salvation Army, and Beylik Farms.

For tickets, contact a Lion member including Steve McKeown at 805-904-5424 or stop by member Brandy Lengning’s business, Home
Grown Realty at 388B Central Ave. Tickets are $15 for adult and $13 for 12 and under. We accept cash or electronic payment
through the Cash App.

You can also visit our website: fillmorelions.org.

Courtesy https://fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=238.
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https://fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=238

Posted on: September 17, 2025

Southern California Edison’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program helps keep communities safe by proactively and temporarily shutting off power to reduce the risk of a fire caused by utility equipment.

To help you stay informed and prepared for PSPS, join SCE, Supervisor Kelly Long and the City of Fillmore for an in-person
talk about outage preparedness:

Available programs and services · Getting support during an outage · Identifying cost-saving strategies · Enhancing emergency preparedness · Opportunities for questions and feedback

Register here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/eb9d5013d60b7ffbf7195439738eb591?r=use1.

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In late July 2025, detectives assigned to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Special Crimes Unit (SCU) concluded an 18-
month investigation into the illegal distribution of narcotics by members of several local Ventura County gangs and
associates, in furtherance of the Sureño prison gang. The Special Crimes Unit consists of detectives from the Ventura County
Sheriff’s Office and Oxnard Police Department who work jointly to investigate organized crime organizations affecting the
livelihood of citizens of Ventura County.

In early 2024, Special Crimes Unit Detectives initiated an investigation into an Oxnard based, Ventura County criminal
street gang suspected of illegally being in possession of firearms and distributing narcotics for the benefit of the
criminal street gang. As a result of that investigation, detectives arrested two criminal street gang members and recovered
three firearms and indicia identifying the subjects as active criminal street gang members.

In June of 2024, Special Crimes Unit Detectives concluded an additional investigation into another local gang member
suspected of illegally possessing firearms, illegal transfer of firearms, and possession of methamphetamine and cocaine for
sales. Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at the gang member’s residence and recovered four handguns, a
sawed-off rifle, ammunition, 834.7 gross grams of cocaine, 248 gross grams of methamphetamine, indicia used for narcotics
sales, and $21,000.00 of U.S Currency suspected to be proceeds of the narcotics sales.

In the third quarter of 2024, SCU detectives initiated an investigation into a Ventura County criminal street gang suspected
of illegally being in possession of firearms and distributing narcotics for the benefit of the criminal street gang and the
Sureño prison gang. As a result of that investigation, detectives seized 85.6 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.9 pounds of
ecstasy pills, $10,000 of U.S Currency suspected to be proceeds of the narcotics sales, ammunition and three handguns from a
narcotics source of supply in Los Angeles County.

In November of 2024, SCU detectives initiated an investigation into a Ventura County criminal street gang member working as
a Sureño prison gang member on behalf of the Mexican Mafia. During the investigation, detectives identified one of the gang
members’ narcotics couriers responsible for trafficking narcotics. As a result of that investigation, detectives seized 9.36
pounds of methamphetamine destined for Oxnard, California.

Special Crimes Unit Detectives continued the investigation through the Spring of 2025. Investigators served several search
warrants in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. As a result of that investigation, detectives arrested an additional thirteen
gang members. Detectives seized twelve handguns, five rifles, two shotguns, 56 gross grams of cocaine, 439.3 gross grams of
heroin, 293.3 gross grams of methamphetamine, ammunition, $107, 205.46 of U.S Currency suspected to be proceeds of narcotics
sales, and one vehicle.

During one of the investigations, detectives discovered that a gang member from a Ventura County criminal street gang had
engaged in a five-year, unlawful sexual relationship with a minor and was arrested. Furthermore, investigators uncovered
that an additional gang member from a Ventura County criminal street gang had engaged in an online, sexual relationship with
a minor with the intent to send, distribute or exhibit harmful or obscene material to the minor with the intent to engage in
sexual intercourse.

The following individuals have been arrested as a result of this investigation;

• Armando Lomeli – Age: 31 – 11351 H&S, 11378 H&S, 186.22 PC

• Juan Mex Velasquez – Age: 47 – 11351 H&S, 11378 H&S, 33410 PC, 186.22 PC

• Juan Mex Velasquez – Age:47 - 205 PC, 261.5(d) PC, 288(c)(1) PC, 311.4(c) PC

• Darlene Vargas – Age: 42 - 11351 H&S, 11378 H&S, 33410 PC, 186.22 PC

• Maribel Cortes - Age: 24 – 11378 H&S, 11379 H&S, 186.22 PC

• Omar “Baby” Ruiz – Age: 38 – 182 PC,11378 H&S, 186.22 PC. On 08/18/2025, Ruiz entered a guilty plea. On 09/17/2025, Ruiz
was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison, to be served consecutive to his prior sentence of 156 years to life.

• Erick Hernandez – Age: 29 - 11351 H&S, 11378 H&S, 30305 (a)(1) PC, 11359(b) H&S

• Erick Hernandez – Age: 29 – 288.2(a) PC, 288.3 PC

• David Stratmann – Age: 34 – 29800(a)(1) PC, 30305(a)(1) PC, 27545 PC, 11370.1 H&S, 11377 H&S

• Victor Lara – Age: 20 – 25850(c)(6) PC, 29815(a) PC

• Izaac Galvan Martinez – Age: 26 – 29805 PC, 27545 PC, 30305(a)(1) PC, 25850(c)(6) PC, 186.22 PC

• David Gasca – Age: 30 – 11351 H&S, 11370.1 H&S, 11378 H&S, 27545 PC, 29805 PC, 186.22 PC. On 08/13/2025, Gasca entered a
guilty plea for 11351 H&S, 12022(c) PC, 29805 PC, and 186.22 PC and will be sentenced to 5 years prison.

• Ernesto Flores – Age: 36 – US18 922(g)(1). Flores entered a guilty plea and on 08/21/2025, Flores was sentenced to 4 years
in prison.

• Efren Salomon – Age: 39 – 11351 H&S, 11352 H&S, 11370.1 H&S, 27545 PC, 29800(a)(1) PC, 30305(a)(1) PC

• Christian Vega – Age: 39 – 11351 H&S, 11378 H&S, 23900 PC, 27545 PC, 29800(a)(1) PC, 30305(a)(1) PC

The following evidence has been seized as a result of this investigation;

• Twenty-two handguns

• Six rifles

• Two shotguns

• 912.7 gross grams of cocaine

• 439.3 gross grams of heroin

• 43,618 gross grams of methamphetamine

• 861 gross grams of ecstasy

• $138,298.46 U.S. currency

• One vehicle

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence
in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community
partnerships.

Join us in the fight on crime by following us on Twitter @VENTURASHERIFF, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF, and with Nixle by
texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.

Prepared by: Sergeant Brian Whittaker, Special Crimes Unit

News Release Date: September 17, 2025

Approved by: Captain Matthew Young, Special Services Division

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