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Perce’s Kenpo Karate owner/instructor Sifu Paul Perce (right) was promoted to 9th degree black belt on November 22 in Fillmore by 10th degree black belt Sifu Jesus Flores (left) from Flores Bros., Kenpo Karate studio in Oxnard. Paul has been training for over 43 years in American Kenpo Karate. January will be his 30th year of owning and teaching at his studio in Fillmore. Paul teaches Kenpo Karate, Kickboxing, Kali, Jiu-Jitsu at Perce’s Kenpo Karate, 515 W. Ventura Street, Suite A, Fillmore. On January 10, 2026, from noon to 2pm, he will be holding an open house to celebrate his 30th year in business in Fillmore--there will be a brief self-defense demonstration. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Former students, current students and future students are all welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. Any questions please call 805-524-6870.

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The Fillmore Roping Club held an event at the Fillmore Equestrian Center, 338 Chambersburg Road, on Friday, November 28th. The club provides Team Roping practices and competitive ACTRA Ropings throughout the year.
A special thank you Mac and Sadie for being the best in the announcer stand and Jeff for bringing the cattle and making everything run smoothly. Everyone had a great turnout with the results following:
Three buckles were awarded to the High Money winners of the day! Congratulations!
#2.5 and under header Ethan Strassburger
#2.5 and under heeler Hector Uribe
High money senior 55+ Mike Fontes
President Beccah Haller presenting
#4 85 teams (money per man)
Fasttime
1. $200 7.50 Ethan Strassburger & Jessie Fontes
2. $150 7.84 Poncho Jimenez & Clayton Greynolds
Average
1. $700 29.63 Ethan Strassburger & Jessie Fontes
2. $540 30.16 Travis Smith & Hector Uribe
3. $380 32.01 Poncho Jimenez & Hector Uribe
4. $230 32.09 Ethan Strassburger & Hector Uribe
5. $70/140 38.75 [Ricordo Avila] & Artemio Semder
#5.5 hdcp down 90 teams (pay per man)
Fasttime
1. $240 6.28 Conner Matthews & Noe Casian
2. $160 6.71 Jason Gruber & Nico Gaggero
Average
1. $770 27.99 Ethan Strassburger & Tim Boyle
2. $600 28.47 Enrique Rodriguez & Mike Fontes
3. $420 30.23 Connor Matthews & Noe Casian
4. $260 30.34 Jamie Fontes & Cliff Happy
4. $150 30.84 Andrew Barton & Mike Fontes
#7 hdcp up/dn 35 teams (pay per man)
Fasttime
1. $100 6.12 Connor Matthews & Mike Fontes
Average
1. $600 20.29 Ethan Strassburger & Jeff Fontes
2. $370 20.54 Connor Matthews & Mike Fonte

On Friday, November 28, at 3:06 p.m., Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore City Fire, and AMR Paramedics were dispatched to a reported vehicle versus pedestrian at the intersection of Ventura Street and Mountain View Street. One patient was transported to a local hospital, condition unknown. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.

On Tuesday, November 25, at 10:58 p.m., the Fillmore City Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in El Dorado Mobile Home Park. Arriving firefighters found a dryer that had caught fire. The fire was extinguished before fire personnel arrived. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.

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On 10/30/2025, at about 9:13 AM, deputies from the Fillmore Station responded to the 200 block of E. Telegraph Road in Fillmore reference an assault with a deadly weapon which had just occurred. Within an hour, the suspect (Juan Saucedo) was identified, located, and arrested with the assistance of several resources from the Sheriff’s Office.
Following the suspect’s arrest, the Fillmore Detective Unit obtained a search warrant for the residence where the crime had occurred, located in the 200 block of E. Telegraph Road in Fillmore. During the warrant service, detectives located a .357 revolver which was registered to a party living out of the area.
After an investigation into the firearm, detectives determined convicted felon and Fillmore resident, (S) Jesus Alvarez unlawfully possessed the firearm, in violation of Penal Code § 29800(a)(1) – [Felon in Possession of a Firearm]. Alvarez lived at the residence, but was not home at the time of the warrant service.
On 11/13/2025, during the morning hours, personnel from the Fillmore Detective Unit and Fillmore patrol conducted an enforcement stop on Alvarez and arrested him for the offense. He was transported and booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility pending court proceedings. Later that evening, Alvarez was released on bond with a court date of 11/26/2025.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.
Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote
News Release Date: 11/19/2025
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon
Booking Photo Release: NO
Nature of Incident: Felon Arrested for Firearm Offenses
Report Number: 25-146050
Location: 200 block of E. Telegraph Road, Fillmore
Date & Time: 11/13/2025, 9:00 AM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol, Fillmore Detective Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent, City of Residence, Age
(S) Jesus Alvarez, Fillmore, 31.
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

The Fillmore Fire Department in conjunction with the Fillmore Fire Foundation is kicking off the annual Holiday Toy Drive last week. Collection drop-off boxes for new toys are available at the Fillmore Police and City Fire Station, City Hall, local banks and Diamond Realty. As part of the Toy Drive, on Sunday, December 7, the Fillmore Fire Foundation will be holding the annual BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser to collect donations that are used to purchase hundreds of toys for children in the Fillmore/Piru area. A complete chicken dinner meal is prepared for anyone wanting to donate fifteen dollars ($15) or a brand-new toy valued at fifteen dollars or more. This year, the dinner will return to the Fillmore Fire Station located at 711 Landeros Lane. Dinner will be served from 5:00 -7:00 PM and you may drive through for takeout or choose to dine indoors at the fire station. The hundreds of toys purchased from this event will be combined with those that are donated by the Community and then distributed on Saturday, December 13, in a huge Community Holiday Giveaway event. To order your tickets for the December 7th BBQ Chicken Dinner call 805-524-1500 ext 226. or 805-815-0328 or stop by the Fillmore City Fire Station, 711 Landeros Lane. New Toys may also be dropped off at the Fire Station.

Ventura County Sheriff's Office

On 11/10/2025 at approximately 0930 hours, Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies from the Camarillo Police Station responded to the 700 block of Paseo Camarillo, in reference to a physical fight in progress.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim, who had injuries as a result of the fight. During the initial investigation, deputies learned a gun may have been used to assault and batter the victim. Given the violent nature of the crime, detectives from the Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) responded to assist with the investigation.
Through witness statements and other evidence collected at the scene, detectives determined that during the fight, the victim, who was outnumbered, was struck in the head by an unknown suspect with a pistol before being able to flee.
During the subsequent investigation, detectives authored several search warrants and were able to identify three suspects involved in the crime. The suspects were identified as (S) Justin Preciado, (S) Patrick Tuturice and Ian Franco. Detectives developed probable cause to arrest Tuturice for a violation of California Penal Code Sections 245(a)(1) – [Assault with a Deadly Weapon], 245(a)(4) – [Assault with a Deadly Weapon likely to cause Great Bodily Injury], and 182(a)(1) – [ Conspiracy to Commit a Crime]. Detectives also developed probable cause to arrest Preciado and Franco for California Penal Code Sections 245(a)(4) and 182(a)(1).
Detectives also obtained search warrants for the residences of Preciado, Tuturice, and Franco.
On 11/20/2025, detectives from various investigative units throughout the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrants at multiple locations to include Preciado, Tuturice, and Franco’s residences. Preciado was arrested and taken into custody in the 400 block of Gonzalez Road in the City of Oxnard. Tuturice was arrested and taken into custody in the 200 block of Glenn Drive in the City of Camarillo. Franco was arrested and taken into custody in the 3000 block of Mission Oaks Boulevard in the City of Camarillo.
The arrests and search warrants yielded evidence linking Preciado, Tuturice, and Franco to the crimes that occurred on 11/10/2025, and all three were later transported and booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility for the earlier-noted crimes.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their ongoing support and diligence in providing information that assists our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships.
Join us in the fight against crime by following us on “X” @VENTURASHERIFF, Facebook, Instagram @ VCSHERIFF, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.
Prepared by: Senior Deputy Frank W. Corona
News Release Date: 11/24/2025
Approved by: Captain Jason Hendren
Booking Photo Release: NO
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Nature of Incident: Arrests made for Conspiracy to Commit Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Report Number: 25-144784
Location: 700 Block Paseo Camarillo, City of Camarillo
Date & Time: 11/10/2025 @ 0930 Hours
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit, Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit, West County Special Enforcement Unit, Camarillo Police Investigations, Fillmore Police Detective Unit, Central County Patrol Services
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent, City of Residence, Age:
(S) Justin Preciado, Oxnard, 21
(S) Patrick Tuturice, Fillmore, 20
(S) Ian Franco, Camarillo, 21
(V) Male Victim, Camarillo, 24
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Pictured above is Fillmore Rotary President Scott Beylick with Martha Richardson. Rotarian Kyle Wilson presented Martha Richardson with a Paul Harris Award at their last meeting. It was given for the many ways she serves the organization. When the Paul Harris Award is given, $1,000 is donated to the Rotary International Foundation.

A beautiful rainbow appeared last Friday, arching over Goodenough Road, north of Fillmore. The storms before it brought much needed rain to the Santa Clara Valley. Photo credit Gazette staff.