On Saturday, November 22, at 7:20 p.m., Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop in front of Vons Market. Deputies were seen handcuffing the driver who was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, a violation of HS 11550(a). Subject was in possession of a controlled substance, stolen credit cards, and stolen mail, a violation of HS 11377(a), PC 666.1, and PC 530.5(e).

This year’s annual Fillmore Community Holiday Giveaway will be held Saturday, December 12th, from 9 AM – 12 PM at the City of Fillmore Fire Station, 711 Landeros Lane. If a child has a disability, they may register to participate on Friday evening, pre-registration is required for Friday evening. The Fillmore Community Holiday Giveaway is the annual event where holiday commodities are given to the children who reside within the Fillmore Unified School District boundaries. Commodities given will be age-appropriate toys, new jackets/coats, reading books and socks. As is customary, a holiday bag of groceries will also be available for each family while supplies last. Santa Claus will be available for a picture with each child. As a reminder, this event is only for children who reside within the Fillmore Unified School District boundaries, you must provide proof of residency within the School District such as a utility bill, report card or driver’s license.
This year’s sponsors of the event include our local Fillmore Police and Fire Departments, Santa Clara Valley Legal Aid, One Step A La Vez, Soroptimist International of Fillmore, Rotary International of Fillmore, Fillmore Lions Club, Ventura County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Fillmore Citizen’s Patrol, Fillmore Friends of the Library, Super A Grocery, Estrella Market, Salvation Army, the Fillmore Fire Foundation and numerous other generous individual and business donors. Our sponsor list will be updated week to week.
If you would like to help donate to the Fillmore Community Holiday Giveaway, you may give new toys, socks, coats, reading books or canned food; drop boxes are located at the Fillmore Police Station, Fillmore City Fire Station, Bank of the Sierra and Diamond Realty. Monetary donations are preferred; checks may be made out to “The Fillmore Fire Foundation” with a notation of “Holiday Giveaway”. Donations may be mailed to Fillmore Fire Foundation, PO Box 331, Fillmore, CA 93016 or for drop off, stop by the Fillmore City Fire Station, 711 Landeros Lane. To arrange a pick-up of new donated items/checks or to answer questions, contact 805-815-0328.

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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.