On 11/05/10, at approximately 4:30 PM, the store manager of Central Market reported a theft in progress. He reported that approximately 25 subjects entered the market to cash checks. After cashing the 10th check, the store manger realized the suspicious activity. When the store manger picked up the telephone to call and verify the checks, all of the subject inside the store who were waiting to cash the checks, ran out of the store and fled the scene. Per the investigation, it was determined all the checks here counterfeit. The four listed subjects, Ramiro DeLaCruz 35, Compton, Juana Marquez 47, Compton, Cecilia Hernandez 35, Los Angeles, Hector Mora 42, Compton, were apprehended after fleeing the scene and arrested. The charges include forgery, burglary, and conspiracy. All four suspects were booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura, with bail set at $20,000.

 


 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Investigators are seeking the public’s help to identify the motorist responsible for a hit-and-run collision that left a young man dead on a Thousand Oaks street in Thousand Oaks.

The collision occurred in the eastbound lanes of Lynn Road just west of Kelley Road, when Bautista, who was a pedestrian, was struck by a vehicle traveling at least 45 miles per hour. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid or notify police. Bautista was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering massive trauma to his upper body.

Bautista had attended a nearby house party at a residence in the 400-block of Whitegate Road earlier that night.

Investigators believe the suspect vehicle is a large older vehicle that sustained moderate damage to the front end and hood. Anyone with information about the driver or the vehicle involved in this collision is asked to contact Detective Allen Devers at (805)494-8222.

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).

Location: Lynn Road west of Kelley Road, Thousand Oaks, Ca.
Date & Time/ RB#: Oct. 24, 2010 @ 3:20 a.m. / 10-25909
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Department Traffic Bureau / Thousand Oaks Police Department Major Crimes Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses Address Age
(V) Bautista, Salvador Simi Valley 21
Officer Preparing Release: Detective Eric Buschow
Follow-up Contact: Detective Eric Buschow (804)494-8226 / (805)947-8129
Date of Release: Nov. 9, 2010
Approved By: Captain Bruce Watlington

 


 

On November 11 there will be a dedication ceremony to pay tribute to 18 men of our community who have served their country and their name plaques have been placed on the Memorial Wall. The public is encouraged to attend. The ceremony will take place at The Veterans Memorial Building 511 second Dt. Fillmore at 10:30 am. If you have any questions regarding this ceremony please contact VFW POST 9637 or Commander Jim Rogers 524-0202 or Senior Vice Commander Vic Westerberg 524-0011.

 

The suspect robbed a branch of Pacific Western Bank located at 550 North Moorpark Road Thursday afternoon. Nobody was injured during the heist, and the suspect fled the bank within minutes, carrying an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was seen, but the suspect alluded to being armed.

The investigation is being handled by the sheriff’s department’s major crimes unit in conjunction with the FBI. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Jon Smith at (805) 494-8201, or Special Agent Pat Conley of the FBI at (310) 629-9553. Please see the attached three images for a description of the suspect.

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).

Location: 550 North Moorpark Road, CA, 91360
Date & Time/ RB#: November 4, 2010 @ 11: 15 a.m. / 10-26819
Unit Responsible: East County Sheriff’s Major Crimes / Federal Bureau of Investigation
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses Address Age
(S) Black Male Unknown Early 20’s
Officer Preparing Release: Detective Jon R Smith
Follow-up Contact: Det. Jon R Smith (805) 494-8201 or SA Pat Conley (310) 629-9553
Date of Release: 11/03/2010
Approved By: Captain Bruce Watlington

 

Last Updated: November 6, 2010 12:03 PM

58.3% of the votes counted
247,205 votes counted of 423,994 total

FILLMORE City Council
7/7 100.00% Votes Counted
PATTI WALKER 1,392 26.84%
BRIAN SIPES 1,312 25.29%
DAVID LUGO 999 19.26%
ADRIAN ANDREW GRIMALDO 361 6.96%
MARCOZ HERNANDEZ 966 18.62%
WRITE-IN 157 3.03%
Total 5,187 100.00%

FILLMORE Unified SD Gov Brd Mem
20/20 100.00% Votes Counted
LUCY RANGEL 2,518 30.08%
DAVE WILDE 1,734 20.71%
TONY PRADO 1,467 17.52%
KIMBERLY RIVERS 1,447 17.28%
MARK A. AUSTIN 1,174 14.02%
WRITE-IN 32 0.38%
Total 8,372 100.00%

FILLMORE-PIRU Memorial District
20/20 100.00% Votes Counted
WILLIAM L. MORRIS III 1,935 38.60%
THOMAS MCGRATH 1,926 38.42%
ARNULFO ''AC'' CARBAJAL 1,131 22.56%
WRITE-IN 21 0.42%
Total 5,013 100.00%

 
Every vote counts - Mayor Patti Walker cast her vote Tuesday night at a local voting center. Walker and Brian Sipes (inset) won the two available seats on council: this is Walker’s third term. Said Walker, "I am honored to have the communities faith in my desire to represent Fillmore, humbled by the voters support and looking forward to working with a fine group of people in the citizen's behalf." Walker garnered 1,226 (26.86%) votes and Sipes took 1,131 (24.78%). David Lugo received 892 votes, Marcoz Hernandez 853 and Adrian Grimaldo 319; Write-in votes, including Alex Mollkoy, 144 votes. In 2009, there were approximately 6,200 registered Fillmore voters.
Every vote counts - Mayor Patti Walker cast her vote Tuesday night at a local voting center. Walker and Brian Sipes (inset) won the two available seats on council: this is Walker’s third term. Said Walker, "I am honored to have the communities faith in my desire to represent Fillmore, humbled by the voters support and looking forward to working with a fine group of people in the citizen's behalf." Walker garnered 1,226 (26.86%) votes and Sipes took 1,131 (24.78%). David Lugo received 892 votes, Marcoz Hernandez 853 and Adrian Grimaldo 319; Write-in votes, including Alex Mollkoy, 144 votes. In 2009, there were approximately 6,200 registered Fillmore voters.
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Last Updated: November 6, 2010 12:03 PM

Fillmore Election Results

Last Updated: November 6, 2010 12:03 PM

FILLMORE City Council
7/7 100.00% Votes Counted
PATTI WALKER 1,392 26.84%
BRIAN SIPES 1,312 25.29%
DAVID LUGO 999 19.26%
ADRIAN ANDREW GRIMALDO 361 6.96%
MARCOZ HERNANDEZ 966 18.62%
WRITE-IN 157 3.03%
Total 5,187 100.00%

FILLMORE Unified SD Gov Brd Mem
20/20 100.00% Votes Counted
LUCY RANGEL 2,518 30.08%
DAVE WILDE 1,734 20.71%
TONY PRADO 1,467 17.52%
KIMBERLY RIVERS 1,447 17.28%
MARK A. AUSTIN 1,174 14.02%
WRITE-IN 32 0.38%
Total 8,372 100.00%

FILLMORE-PIRU Memorial District
20/20 100.00% Votes Counted
WILLIAM L. MORRIS III 1,935 38.60%
THOMAS MCGRATH 1,926 38.42%
ARNULFO ''AC'' CARBAJAL 1,131 22.56%
WRITE-IN 21 0.42%
Total 5,013 100.00%

 
A structure fire at 400 Arborwood Street occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but appeared to be smoking related. No injuries were reported.
A structure fire at 400 Arborwood Street occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but appeared to be smoking related. No injuries were reported.
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The fire, involving a second story bedroom and contents, was extinguished at 8:00 p.m.
The fire, involving a second story bedroom and contents, was extinguished at 8:00 p.m.
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The highlight of the November 2nd Fillmore Unified School District meeting was the discussion of safety while attending the upcoming 100th football game between Fillmore and Santa Paula.

The Fillmore School Board (FSB) went into a detailed discussion of the preparations needed for the upcoming game. With 3,000 or more expected to attend, safety is a major priority. The Board has had numerous meetings with both the Fillmore and Santa Paula Police/Sheriffs along with each town's Fire Departments to iron out all the safety issues.

Extra bleachers will be set up to accommodate the 2,500 tickets already sold with 140 more on the waiting list and the additional 500 more persons with passes expected to attend. The maximum that can safely attend the game is 3,400 due to the field having only three exits. With an unknown number of attendees who already have passes, the number of tickets sales must be kept well below the maximum.

The gates will be opening at 3:00 pm and close when maximum occupancy is reached.

The Sheriffs Department is providing an extra 15 Officers and donating up to $5,000 worth of Deputy time to help with security.

The two entry gates will be CONTINUED »

 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On October 28, at approximately 6:23 p.m., deputies with the Fillmore Police Department responded to a call of a robbery that had just occurred at the Fillmore Shell gas station. When they arrived, they learned a suspect had passed a note demanding money from the cashier and subsequently fled with an undetermined amount of money. No weapon was seen and no one was injured.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic man, in his 20’s, approximately 5’5”, 120 lbs., wearing black hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored pants. He fled in a silver or gray four-door car with dark tinting on the rear and rear side passenger windows. The vehicle, driven by another unknown suspect, was last seen traveling westbound on Ventura Street from the gas station. Anyone at or near the gas station around the time of the robbery are asked to contact the Fillmore Police with any information concerning these suspects and their vehicle.

 

The Ventura County Transportation Commission will consider a possible increase in the cost of VISTA bus fares at its Friday, November 5, 2010 meeting. The proposed fare increase would impact intercity bus service within Ventura County, VISTA’s Heritage Valley Dial-A-Ride service, and VISTA’s premium monthly pass.

Fares for VISTA transit services have remained largely unchanged since VISTA began intercity bus service in 1994. Since that time, both annual ridership and annual operating costs have increased significantly. Compounding the situation is actual and forecast reductions in federal and state transit funding.

“Across the past few years, VISTA’s operating costs have increased in large part due to contractor costs,” noted Darren Kettle, VCTC Executive Director. “While a fare increase is the recommended solution (to help offset increased costs), the Commission encourages the public to weigh in on this matter before taking action at its November 5 meeting.”

Persons unable to attend Friday’s Commission meeting (slated for 10 am at Camarillo City Hall) are encouraged to contact VCTC by phone (800) 438-1112 or via email (VISTAcomments@goventura.org).