The Ventura County Combined Agency Team (VCAT) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Los Angeles Field Division- Ventura Field Office concluded a multiple month-long investigation of a major narcotic trafficking organization with the arrest of seven suspects and the seizure of a large amount of narcotics. https://local.nixle.com/alert/9322704/
Detectives in Ojai warn of an increase in rental theft scams using online listing sites like Craigslist. https://local.nixle.com/alert/9322582/
Deputies are actively investigating an officer involved shooting in the 3000 block of Rollings Avenue in the city of Thousand Oaks. The suspect fled in a vehicle and is being sought. https://local.nixle.com/alert/9317052/
On March 18, 2022, at approximately 4:25 AM, Thousand Oaks Patrol Deputies responded to the area of the Janss Marketplace parking structure located near 275 N. Moorpark Rd. in Thousand Oaks for a report of an attempted rape. https://local.nixle.com/alert/9317024/
Thousand Oaks Police Department did not make any arrests for DUI while conducting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on March 17, 2022. https://local.nixle.com/alert/9316022/
During the early months of 2022, the City of Camarillo began experiencing a significant increase in graffiti vandalism throughout the city. In response to the ongoing vandalism’s, detectives assigned to the Camarillo Police Department’s Special Enforcement Detail initiated an investigation into the crimes in hopes of identifying the suspects responsible. https://local.nixle.com/alert/9315773/
On March 4, 2022, Sheriff’s Gang Unit (SGU) detectives conducted a probation search, which resulted in the arrest of a probationer and recovery of a firearm at a residence in Oxnard. https://local.nixle.com/alert/9315019/
On March 9, 2022, Sheriff’s Gang Unit (SGU) detectives conducted a parole search, which resulted in multiple subjects being arrested and the recovery of multiple firearms in Camarillo and Oxnard. https://local.nixle.com/alert/9315007/
On March 17, 2022, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Pharmaceutical Crimes Unit (PCU) concluded an investigation into Neal Niewzal after it was determined he was illegally possessing firearms. https://local.nixle.com/alert/9315759/
The Thousand Oaks Police Department will be hosting a program to educate newly licensed and future licensed drivers on April 14th at the Thousand Oaks Police Station Community Room. The “Start Smart” Driving Program is a cooperative effort between the California Highway Patrol, Thousand Oaks Police Department, teenage drivers, and their parents. https://local.nixle.com/alert/9314149/
