June 2023 - Ventura County Sheriff's Office

30 Jun

Ventura County – Narcotic and Firearm Traffickers

On June 26, 2023, Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Gun Violence Reduction Program, Burbank Police Department and LAPD/ATF Gun Violence Reduction Task Force concluded a several-month long firearm and narcotics investigation into Richard Harja and Kenneth Aldrich, who were suspected of being involved in the illegal firearms manufacturing, firearms sales, as well as narcotic sales to residents of Ventura County. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10175651/

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30 Jun

Camarillo – Arrests Made in Possession of Fentanyl for Sales Investigation

On 06/27/2023, deputies with Camarillo Patrol Services located a vehicle parked at a business in the 1600 block of Daily Drive in Camarillo. A male subject, who was associated with the vehicle, left the area when he saw police and was not located. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10175631/

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30 Jun

Ventura County – Major Heroin Seizure

Two Long Beach residents who were involved in the importation and distribution of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine into Ventura County were arrested. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10175425/

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30 Jun

Fillmore – Gang Vandalism Arrests

On June 29, 2023, Fillmore patrol deputies contacted and arrested three Fillmore gang members for vandalizing property with spray paint. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10175597/

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30 Jun

Ventura County – Convicted Felon Arrested for Possession of Fentanyl for Sale

Investigators with the Ventura County Fentanyl and Overdose Crimes Units (VCFOCUS) concluded an investigation of Jonathan Griggs of Ventura for selling Fentanyl to Ventura County residents. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10175329/

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30 Jun

Ventura County – Preliminary response to Grand Jury report

On June 22, 2023, the Ventura County Grand Jury publicly released a report entitled, “Deaths in Ventura County Detention and Jail Facilities.” The Sheriff’s Office has received the report and are in the process of reviewing it. Upon initial review, it is evident that the Sheriff’s Office needs to respond in order to provide a more accurate account of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office jail operations and demonstrate how the Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing the highest level [...]

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28 Jun

Thousand Oaks – Illegal Firearms

During the month of June 2023, detectives from the Thousand Oaks Directed Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into Ryan Gerrard related to illegal firearms and narcotics. During the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for Ryan Gerrard’s residence. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10171083/

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26 Jun

Thousand Oaks – Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder

Two subjects were treated for being assaulted with a caustic chemical. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10165665/

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23 Jun

Thousand Oaks – Organized Criminal Groups Targeting Ventura County Residents

Detectives are actively investigating a recent uptick in Organized Criminal Groups focusing on two common trends. The first involves criminal groups that follow a victim home from a banking establishment. The second involves criminal groups that follow home victims who own small businesses, predominantly restaurants. For further information, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10159903/

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23 Jun

Ventura County – Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue (SAR) K9 Team Mantrailing Certifications

On May 28, 2023, three Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) K9’s and their handlers were certified for both Level 2 and Level 3 mantrailing after they successfully passed a rigorous two-day testing program. For further information, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10159605/

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