In February 2023, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit was alerted to a cold case sexual assault that took place in the Ojai area from August 2013 through June 2017. The suspect was identified as Paul Herder, who was a teacher at Oak Grove School in Ojai at the time of the offense. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10240231/
On August 10, 2023, detectives with the Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit arrested Walter Navarro for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and narcotics. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10300733/
The East County Investigations Fraud/Forgery Unit has seen a spike in law enforcement phone scams. Scam suspects are posing as real law enforcement officers on the phone and requesting payment for outstanding warrants. The scam starts with the suspect calling the victim on the phone. The suspect spoofs their phone number to appear as if they are calling from a real law enforcement agency, like the Thousand Oaks Police Station. The scam suspect pretends to be a deputy or [...]
The Moorpark Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a Driver’s License/DUI Checkpoint on August 4th, 2023, at an undisclosed location within the Moorpark city limits. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10234191/
On 7/24/23, at about 2325 hours, deputies responded to an audible alarm at a tool business in the city of Thousand Oaks. Upon their arrival, the deputies determined a burglary had occurred and the suspects were outstanding. Detectives responded to the scene and reviewed surveillance footage, collected evidence, and began their investigation. On 7/25/23, at 1130 hours, Jerry Gil was arrested for the burglary and three others that occurred in the city of Thousand Oaks. For further details, go to [...]
On July 21st, 2023, the West County Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) detectives arrested Blake Northrop for possession for sales of a controlled substance, transportation for sales of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, possession of a smoke grenade, unlawful transfer of a firearm, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, convicted felon in possession of ammunition, possession of illegal fireworks, and illegal possession of assault rifles and handguns. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10229689/
On 8-04-23, the Fillmore Police Department will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10227283/
On July 25, 2023, Fillmore detectives arrested a Santa Paula resident and convicted felon for burglarizing a local Fillmore business on two separate occasions. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10227259/
The Camarillo Police Department Community Resources Unit is happy to announce registration is now open for the fall Camarillo Citizen Academy. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10226983/
Three male juvenile’s and two adults were arrested for numerous charges including participation in a criminal street gang, possession of a loaded firearm, and evading police. For further details, go to https://local.nixle.com/alert/10224929/
