(l-r) (top row) Ivory Zavala, Jacey Warren, Aaliyah Morales, Alexis VanWhy, Sasha Segovia, Naveah Hopper, and Charlize Virto. (middle row) Jada Plummer, Natalie Couse, Reanne Guerra,and Angelina Delgadillo. (front row) Jayla Martinez, and Alyssa Brooks.
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(l-r) (top row) Mersaydez Cardona, Ryan Nunez, Desirae Perez, Tina Hurtado, Lori Nunez, Caitlin McCall, Savannah Bullard, Emily Thompson, and Sadie Ortiz. (middle row) Lilliana Contreras, Shanya Escoto, Sara Uridel, Lexie Sierra, Taylor Wright, Rachel Perez, and Ariana Schieferle. (bottom row) Katalina Barajas, Jazmine Chavez, Jasmine Oriz and Mascot “Raider Bling Bear”.
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On January 26th and 27th the Fillmore Raider Cheerleaders competed at the 2013 JAMZ National Cheerleading Championships at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas and brought back to Fillmore three National Titles. In December, 2012 two teams, Team White and Team Black competed at JAMZ Regionals where both teams were Champions in their respected divisions and qualified for the honor of representing Fillmore for a National Title. Team White reigned as National Champions in Showcheer and received 2nd Place in Performance Cheer, while Team Black reigned as National Chamions in both Showcheer and Performance Cheer.

Team White is coached by Katie Aguilar, Lynn Cole and Cory Carillo. Team Black is coached by Lori Nunez, Tina Hurtado, Desirae Perez, Caitlin McCall, Jordyn Vassaur and Savannah Bullard. The coaches are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication both squads have shown this year.

The entire Raider Program is proud of the girls accomplishments. Beginning in July they start practicing and for the girls that compete, their season ends the end of January, but it is all worth it. Seeing the girls bring home the National accomplishments make it all worth while. Our local youth cheer program accepts girls ages 6yrs. through the 8th grade. Sign-ups for the upcoming season will be in March. Anyone interested in becoming a Raiders Cheerleading can contact Lori Nunez at #524-4705. For anyone wishing to see their routines the girls will be performing during the Flashes Basketball Game on Wednesday, February 6th during Varsity’s haftime.

Josue Jimenez, 33, of Fillmore

Investigators have identified the suspect in Wednesday’s officer involved shooting as 33-year-old Josue Jimenez of Fillmore.

An autopsy was completed on Thursday afternoon, and revealed Jimenez died of multiple gunshot wounds.

At the time of the shooting, Jimenez had two handguns in his possession. He fired one of those handguns just before being shot by a sheriff’s deputy. Deputies quickly realized the shot Jimenez fired was directed at a dog, which later died as a result of the gunshot.

Deputies performed first aid on both Jimenez and the dog. Jimenez was transported by ambulance from the scene and later pronounced dead.

A deputy, with assistance from a nearby resident, placed the wounded dog in his patrol car and drove it to a veterinary clinic in Fillmore. The dog was pronounced dead at the veterinary clinic. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sgt. Eric Buschow
Media Release Date: Jan. 31, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Sgt. Eric Buschow (805)947-8129
Approved by: Captain Chris Dunn

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Josue Jimenez, 33, of Fillmore was shot and killed during an armed confrontation with deputies Wednesday afternoon.

Deputies responded to a call of a man with a gun at Mountain Vista Elementary School. The caller described the suspect in detail and said he had a chrome handgun in his waistband. The caller also described the vehicle the suspect was driving and gave a license plate.

Deputies located the suspect, who was armed and standing outside his residence in the 700-block of Blaine Avenue. Deputies confronted the suspect at gunpoint and ordered him to drop the gun. The suspect ignored their orders and fired the handgun. In response to his actions, a deputy shot the suspect.

The suspect was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Detectives are continuing the investigation.

Nature of Incident: Officer Involved Shooting
Report Number: 13-2253
Location: 700-block of Blaine Avenue
Date & Time: Jan. 30, 2013 / 4:45 p.m.
Unit Responsible: Fillmore Police Department / Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Josue Jimenez. Fillmore, 33
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sgt. Eric Buschow
Media Release Date: Jan. 30, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Sgt. Eric Buschow (805)947-8129
Approved by: Captain Chris Dunn

District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced Wednesday, January 23, 2013 that Ventura County Superior Court Judge Charles Campbell sentenced Oscar Cervantes 24, Fillmore, to 49 years to life in prison. Cervantes was convicted on October 31, 2012, following a court trial, of one count of forcible rape, one count of assault with intent to commit rape, and two counts of lewd act upon a child under the age of 14. The court further found true the special allegation that Cervantes committed these offenses against more than one victim. Over a five year period, Cervantes molested three female relatives ranging in age from 5-15 years.

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The Super Bowl Sunday always comes with a high level of excitement, but one of the more anticipated parts of game day has little to do with the actual game. While most men sit glued to their sets, watching the battle for the NFL Championship, everyone watching anxiously awaits the next Super Bowl commercial. This will be especially true for one local family.

Earlier this month, Rancho Keleje Alpacas, owned by Leslie, Jeff and Jackie Warren of Fillmore, was asked to provide twenty alpaca for the filming of a commercial. Few details were provided about the nature of the commercial other than it was for Lincoln Motor Company. A search of the internet led to a surprising and unexpected answer. A YouTube video entitled “Steer the Script – Final Week of Shooting” filled in the all the blanks. It features some familiar faces....alpaca faces that is.

In the Lincoln’s first-ever Super Bowl spot, five crowd-sourced tweets – solicited by comedian Jimmy Fallon are meshed into one story line for the 60-second spot. The five tweets were selected from among 6,117 solicited by Fallon, who asked folks to send him tweets about their craziest road trips.

The upcoming commercial has created some problems on the ranch, however. According to Leslie Warren, some of their alpacas are upset they weren’t chosen to be in the commercial and the ones that went are demanding better hay and living conditions.

Santa Paula Police Department

On Friday, January 25, 2013, at approximately 2119 hours, Santa Paula Police Officers responded to the call of a Robbery at Little Caesars Pizza at 309 W. Harvard Blvd in Santa Paula. Two suspects entered the restaurant with at least one of the suspects armed with a handgun. Both suspects fled the restaurant with an undisclosed amount of money.

About 15 minutes after the call of the robbery at Little Caesar’s Pizza, at approximately 2134 hours, Santa Paula Police Officers responded to a call of a robbery at Rancho Sunset Market. The suspects matched the description of the previous suspects and at least one of them was armed with a handgun. The suspects fled the market with an undisclosed amount of money.

On Sunday, January 27, 2013, at approximately 1357 hours, two suspects entered Los Compadres Fashion at 949 E. Main Street. The two suspects grabbed an undisclosed amout of money and gold jewelry from the display cases then fled in an awaiting vehicle. At least one of the suspects was armed with a handgun. It is unknown if the robbery at Los Compadres Fashion is related to the previous two robberies.

There have been no arrests made in connection with these robberies. The investigation into the robberies is ongoing and investigators are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents to contact Detective Michael Hoppin at 525-4474 ext. 287.

Ken Clark
Investigations Supervisor
“Citrus Capital of the World” Santa Paula Police Department
214 S. 10th St.
Santa Paula, California
93060
Phone: (805) 525-4474
Fax: (805) 933-8792