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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 21st, 2014
04/29/14 - 05/05/14
 City of Fillmore 04/29/14 |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 21st, 2014
 A motorcyclist apparently lost control of his bike and hit a wall Saturday night, 7:28pm, in the 1100 block of Highway 126. The driver was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
Forest Officials Accept Public Comments through June 4
Ventura County, CA - Last week, the U.S. Forest Service unveiled an oil company’s proposal to hydraulically fracture eight oil and gas wells on federal public land in the Los Padres National Forest. The wells – located north of Fillmore in the Sespe Oil Field – would bring the total number of wells fracked in the Sespe to 18 in the last three years, making this the highest concentration of fracking along California’s central coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Along with the eight wells, the oil company – Seneca Resources Corporation of Houston, Texas – is seeking permission to construct nearly two miles of new pipelines, a 12,600-gallon tank, and other industrial facilities in this remote area. “Like most of the wells completed previously in the Sespe Oil Field, the new wells would be hydraulically fractured as part of completing the wells for production,” states Los Padres National Forest Supervisor Ken Heffner in a letter to interested parties dated May 2, 2014. The Forest Service will accept public comments on the three-page announcement until June 4, 2014. Then, officials state that they will prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) and could approve the wells as early as next year. An EA is a concise, less-detailed analysis than a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Under the National Environmental Policy Act, the Forest Service must prepare a full EIS for any proposal that may have a significant environmental impact, as well as for issues such as fracking that involve substantial controversy. Hydraulic fracturing – commonly known as “fracking” – is a process whereby water, sand, and thousands of gallons of chemical additives are injected underground to break apart rock formations and stimulate the extraction of oil and gas. The technique has come under increasing scrutiny from scientists, regulators, and the public due to concerns with groundwater contamination, surface water pollution, water consumption, and public health. Hundreds of fracking chemicals are known to be toxic to humans and wildlife, and several are known to cause cancer. The lands in CONTINUED » |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Tuesday, May 20th, 2014
City of Fillmore The Fillmore City Council agreed on April 8, 2014, at their public hearing, to offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or person(s) responsible for the death of Adrian Moreno. During the first week of May, the Fillmore Unified School Teachers Association (FUSTA) also agreed to add an additional $2,500 to the reward. Adrian Moreno’s mother was a former member of this organization prior to his tragic death. Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact Sgt. Todd Inglis at 805-384-4730. The reward will be paid within six months following the conviction of the suspect(s). Nature of Incident: Adrian Moreno Homicide Reward Increased 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). |
 (l-r) Suspects Jacob Escobedo, Transient, Santa Paula, 28 and Natane Chapman, Transient, Fillmore, 22 Enlarge Photo By Santa Paula Police Department — Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
Second subject escapes, sought by police
 Santa Paula Police Department On May 8, 2014, at approximately 1705 hours, Santa Paula Police Officers were in the area of 200 block of E. Santa Maria St. when they observed a Ford Expedition traveling eastbound on Santa Maria St. at a high rate of speed. When officers made a u-turn to stop the vehicle, it became involved in a solo accident for unknown reasons striking two parked cars. Both occupants fled and were identified as Jacob Escobedo, age 28 a transeint of Santa Paula, and Natane Chapman, age 22 a transient from Fillmore. A search of the area of was conducted. Escobedo was able to escape custody and Chapman was taken into custody hiding in a storage yard. Recovered from the vehicle were a loaded rifle, a loaded revolver, and metal (brass) knuckles. The revolver was found to be stolen out of the City of Oxnard. Escobedo is currently a felony wanted subject for violation of PROS for child endangerment and felony resisting arrest. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Escobedo is being charged with the following charges: gang member in possession of a firearm, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, convicted felon in possession of ammunition, felony hit and run with injuries, possession of stolen property, and possession of a loaded firearm. Chapman was medically cleared due to injuries she sustained in the accident and transported to Ventura County Main Jail on the following charges: convicted felon in possession of a firearm, convicted felon in possession of ammunition, carrying a loaded firearm, possession of metal (brass) knuckles, possession of stolen property and had an active warrant for possession of a controlled substance. To report to Crime Stoppers from anyplace in Ventura County: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Text “BUSTED” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). Text “STOP” to CRIMES (274637) to start a new thread. Nature of Incident: Traffic Accident / Convicted Felons in Possession of Firearms |
 Pictured with the Fillmore Fire Department’s new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus are Capt. Billy Gabriel, Firefighter Charles Dolon, Chief Rigo Landeros, Firefighter Jason Arroyo, and Firefighter Joseph Palacio. Enlarge Photo By Jean McLeod — Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
The Fillmore Film Commission (FFC) joined the Fillmore City Council's May 13, 2014 meeting to review their prior year activities, and plans they have for the coming year. At the completion of the review, the Council heard two presentations, discussed two items of new business, and three items of continued business. The new business was acceptance of a large donation by the Fillmore Fire Department and proposed Public Works Projects. The continuing business was a Council consensus on a proposed Curfew Ordinance, along with weed abatement and a contract agreement. The Fillmore Firefighters' Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit started by Fire Chief Rigo Landeros, received two large private donation grants of $100,000 and $125,000. Both grants are attributed to the diligent work of Patrick Maynard who did the research and submitted the paperwork. The grant monies were used to donate 27 handheld Motorola radios with desktop and vehicle charge capability valued at $95,000 to the Fillmore Fire Department (FFD). Landeros informed the Council that such radios are constantly being upgraded. The new radios comply with the upgraded Federal Communications regulations being used throughout the county and will enable FFD to communicate with other agencies. Also, 18 Self-Contained Breathing CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
During the week of May 5 – 9, 2014 the 18th Annual Quest Rally travelled throughout California raising funds for The Quest Rally stopped at the Fillmore Fire Department facility on Thursday, May 8th. “Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors” is a non-profit organization managed by firefighters and civilians who volunteer their services and are dedicated to assist those who have been affected by burn injuries. The organization hosts several fund raisers throughout each year in which donations are received and distributed on behalf of each donor to local burn centers and foundations as well as burn survivors and their families. |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department On May 5, 2014, at about 9:00 P.M., suspect Jorge Izarraraz confronted a sixteen year-old minor in the alley of the 900 Block of Blaine St. in the city of Fillmore. Izarraraz assaulted the minor with a pocket knife, battered him, threatened him and stole some personal items from the minor. The incident unfolded as the minor was talking to a friend in the alley. Izarraraz walked-up to the minor and placed the blade of the knife against his neck and then struck him on the head with the butt of the knife. The minor fell to the ground and Izarraraz continued to batter him. The minor was able to get away and take refuge inside a nearby home. During the incident, Izarraraz threatened to hurt the minor if he called the police. Izarraraz left the scene with the minor’s baseball cap and money he dropped during the attack. The minor sustained minor injuries. Patrol deputies and detectives located Izarraraz near his house and arrested him. He was found in possession of the minor’s property. Izarraraz was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, making criminal threats, brandishing a knife and theft. His bail was set at $100,000.00 dollars. Nature of Incident: Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest Prepared by: Detective Taurino Almazan 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). |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
 On January 30, 2013, Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies were notified that a man possessed a handgun at Mountain Vista Elementary School in the city of Fillmore, California. The subject was linked to 716 ½ Blaine Avenue in Fillmore. Sheriff’s Deputies James Tedder, Russell Grant and Leonardo Vazquez responded to 716 ½ Blaine Avenue. When they arrived, they encountered Josue Jimenez, 29 of Fillmore, who was standing in his driveway and holding a handgun. The deputies unholstered their weapons and immediately and continuously ordered Mr. Jimenez to put his weapon down. Instead, Mr. Jimenez walked to the southern side of his property, chambered a round into his handgun and fired a shot through his fence at a dog in the neighboring yard. He then began turning toward Deputy Tedder. Deputy Tedder fired two shots at Mr. Jimenez, killing him. The District Attorney’s Office has a 24-hour on-call officer-involved shooting team available to all Ventura County law enforcement agencies to assist in the investigation of officer-involved shootings. Once the District Attorney’s Office was notified of the shooting, Senior Deputy District Attorney Christopher Harman (who authored this report) and District Attorney Investigators Tom Mendez and Robert MacInnes responded to the shooting scene and consulted with the investigating officers. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation of the shooting, which included interviewing witnesses, collecting physical evidence, and photographing the area of the shooting. All three involved deputies individually conducted a voluntary walkthrough to criminal investigators where they described the incident. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation reports were then submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for a determination of whether the shooting of Josue Jimenez was justified and, if not, whether criminal charges should be filed. The scope of the District Attorney’s review was limited to those issues. The District Attorney’s review included reviewing approximately 580 pages of reports and documents which included interviews of police and civilian witnesses, diagrams, photographs, numerous recorded interviews and records, recordings of radio transmissions, and examining the scene of the shooting. Based on the information available for review, the District Attorney’s investigation, and the applicable legal authorities, it is the opinion of the District Attorney that the shooting of Josue Jimenez by Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputy James Tedder was justified and was not a criminal act. VI. CONCLUSION |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
04/22/14 - 04/28/14
City of Fillmore 04/22/14 |