On 01/09/2023, a victim, driving her vehicle out of the extreme weather conditions in the unincorporated area of Ventura County at South Mountain Road / Balcom Canyon Road, became stranded in the mud and water. The victim was forced to evacuate and abandon her vehicle, leaving several personal items behind, including credit cards. For further details, please click the following link: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9898881/
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Lockwood Valley Sheriff’s Station is applying for the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation. This 2023 State Parks grant budget is anticipated to be about $6,000,000 designated for distribution to law enforcement agencies throughout the state. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking approximately $196,000 of the designated funds. For further details, please click the following link: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9893505/
Sheriff Jim Fryhoff is pleased to announce the City of Ojai has selected Captain Trina Newman as its next police chief. Newman has been selected to replace outgoing chief, Captain Jose Rivera after the announcement of his promotion to assistant sheriff. “Trina has all the skills necessary to continue our community focused effort of providing excellent police services in the Ojai Valley,” said Sheriff Jim Fryhoff. “Trina, an Ojai resident herself, will be able to lead from the front [...]
The Fillmore Police Department is proud to announce “Coffee with the Chief” event. Coffee with the Fillmore Police Chief and members of the Fillmore Police Station brings the police department and community members together, over coffee, to discuss issues and learn more about resources, services, and needs of the community. For further details, please click the following link: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9887885
Suspect arrested for “keying” victim’s vehicle after his actions were captured by the vehicle’s recording system. For further details, please click the following link: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9880739
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the City of Moorpark has selected Captain Darin Hendren as its next police chief. Hendren has been selected to replace outgoing chief, Captain Victor Fazio after he was promoted to assistant sheriff. “We are honored to be able to continue to provide outstanding service to the city of Moorpark,” said Sheriff Jim Fryhoff. “Darin will carry on the tradition of excellent police services for the Moorpark community.” For further information, [...]
A commercial truck driver was arrested for driving a commercial tractor trailer (big rig truck) while under the influence of a controlled substance. The driver was also in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. For further details, please click the following link: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9880657/
Sheriff Jim Fryhoff is pleased to announce the city of Fillmore has selected Captain Eduardo “Lalo” Malagon as its next police chief. Malagon has been selected to replace outgoing chief, Captain Garo Kuredjian after the announcement of his upcoming promotion to commander. For further details, please click the following link: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9880485
The January storms have resulted in widespread damage and debris across Ventura County, especially in the Community of Matilija. Situated just 3 miles North of Ojai in the Los Padres National Forest, Matilija is located in a remote wooded canyon with just one way in and out. On January 9th, the community received over 17” of high-intensity rainfall resulting in significant damage and debris throughout the area. Towering piles of rock and mud reach over 40-feet tall in some [...]
The person responsible for the disappearance and murder of Jose Velasquez was arrested by Ventura County Sheriff’s homicide investigators. For further details, please click the following link: https://local.nixle.com/alert/9869461/
