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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
 Google Maps Street View paid another visit to Fillmore Tuesday. Weaving its path through our city streets its cameras and satellite equipment (on the car’s mast) capture photos of every house and every address, which can be found on the internet anywhere in the world. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
 A fender-bender occurred last Thursday night at about 8pm, at A Street and Highway 126. Fortunately no one was injured. Unfortunately the BMW had a For Sale sign in the rear window. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, April 16th, 2012
On 4/9/12, a carjacking occurred in the city of Camarillo. The suspect used a knife to force the victim out of the vehicle. The suspect was unable to drive the vehicle away and fled on foot. The victim, an elderly female, received minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene. The suspect is still outstanding and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Major Crime’s unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his early 40’s, thin to medium build, with short brown hair, between 5’10”-6’0” tall. The suspect did not have any facial hair. A newer dark blue, 4-door, KIA is related to this crime. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Ventura County Sheriff’s Major Crime’s Detective Richmond at 805-384-4725. Also, 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 call is not recorded and the caller may remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). Nature of Incident: Carjacking / 215 PC |
 Michael Cedarland (Above in gray shirt and blue shorts) inspect his SUV, after he crashed into Fillmore Starbucks on December 13, 2011. Cedarland’s apparent history of seizures has been brought into question. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
A report on the Starbuck’s crash which took the life of former Marine Sergio Mendez is completed and is at the District Attorney's Office for review, stated Sheriffs Capt. Monica McGrath on Monday, April 9th. No public release date has been obtained. Mendez’ aunt, Belen Burgos, who spoke with the FillmoreGazette publisher said the Department of Motor Vehicles has reported the crash as involving an injury but makes no mention of the fatality. She questioned why the fatality was not noted and if it would have affected Cedarland’s driver’s license status. Information has also surfaced about the possible medical history of Michael Cedarland, whose car crashed into Starbucks on December 13, 2011, killing Mendez. Following are excepts from CONTINUED » |
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By Jean McLeod — Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
 A Proclamation was awarded to the Sierra Club recognizing April 22, 2012 as Earth Day and was accepted by Patti Walker. Enlarge Photo  Community Development Director Kevin McSweeney presented the Council with an interpretation of the zoning ordinance regarding chickens. Enlarge Photo  Dr. Scott Barlow, who moved to Fillmore in December 2010 and has seven chickens, addressed the Council asking that they take into consideration those raising chickens in a responsible way and do not impact their neighbors. Enlarge Photo The two main topics brought before the Fillmore City Council this week were the proposed Volunteer Coordinator position and the zoning ordinance regarding chickens. There was also a proclamation presented to the Sierra Club and information on the VC Alert program. The City Council is looking for someone to work in a non-paid position as a Volunteer Coordinator. The position requires recruiting and assigning volunteers to clean the bike path, litter control, graffiti removal and event clean-up along with other tasks the City can no longer afford to maintain. City Manager Yvonne Quiring presented the Council with a list of qualifications and definition of the skills required. The list was three pages long and very extensive. The Council recognized this and agreed that the requirements should be adjusted to meet a non-paid position. Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation is willing to set up the program and have the person who organized the Martin Luther King clean-up day at Two Rivers Park assist with the recruitment of a Volunteer Coordinator. Mayor Gayle Washburn said she would prefer someone who could apply for grants, which takes some skill in doing. Councilmember Jamey Brooks cautioned the other Councilmembers that they may be expecting too much out of one person, especially for a non-paid position and that they might find someone who is a great coordinator but lacks the skill of grant writing. He suggested the two requirements not be put together and maybe a grant writer could volunteer their services separately. Councilman Eduardo Gonzalez asked CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
 At approximately 7:45 p.m. Sunday, a Honda Civic was struck by another vehicle, and the driver of that vehicle fled the scene. The driver and one passenger in the Honda were both taken by ambulance to a local hospital for observation. The extent of any injuries was not reported. A Ventura County Sheriff’s deputy told the Gazette that they had a description of the other vehicle and a search was underway to find it. Above, Fire Chief Rigo Landeros assists in recovering the driver of the Honda. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department At approximately 11:00am on Wednesday April 11, 2012, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services received a report that numerous Ventura County Residents had received a telephone notification advising there was a need to evacuate the area due to the threat of a tsunami. Ventura County is not under a tsunami watch, advisory or warning. The alert that was placed to area residents is inaccurate and appears to have originated from an outside source. The incident is currently under investigation. Nature of Incident: No threat of Tsunami to Ventura County |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
DNA evidence from another crime leads to arrest
Ventura County Sheriff's Department On 9-27-2010, at about 8:55 p.m. Ventura County Sheriff’s patrol deputies responded to a reported carjacking at Alelia Ave. and Azahar St. in the unincorporated area of Saticoy. When they arrived, they spoke with the victim, a male pizza delivery driver. The driver stated he was delivering a pizza to an address in the 1200 block of Alelia Ave. As he was taking the pizza out of the trunk of his car, he was assaulted by three unknown male Hispanics. The suspects fled in the victim’s car before sheriff’s deputies arrived. The victim’s car was later found crashed and abandoned about a mile away. Investigators collected evidence from the scene and submitted it to Ventura County Sheriff’s Regional Crime Lab. On 9-30-2010, the investigation led to the identification of a 13 year old male gang member as a suspect in the crime. He was arrested for carjacking and street terrorism and lodged into juvenile hall. Over the next two days, gang investigators served five search warrants and arrested three additional suspects. They included 20 year old Sergio Alvarez, 19 year old Jose Puga, and 19 year old Isaac Burciaga. At the time, investigators did not have enough evidence to file charges with the District Attorney against Burciaga and he was released. Over the next year and a half, Alvarez, Puga and the 13 year old male were convicted of robbery for the events of 09/27/2010. Puga was sentenced to two years in state prison, Alvarez was sentenced to three years, and the juvenile was committed to juvenile hall. In March 2012, gang investigators were notified that Isaac Burciaga’s DNA was found on evidence collected from the victim’s abandoned vehicle. Based on the new information, investigators had enough evidence to charge Burciaga with carjacking. On 3-29-2012, investigators located Burciaga as he left a residence in Fillmore. He was arrested and booked for carjacking. On 4-2-2012, the District Attorney’s Office filed multiple charges against Burciaga that include carjacking and robbery. He remains in custody at the Sheriff’s Pre-Trial Detention Facility in lieu of $155,000 bail. Report Number:10-23648 |
 A memorial to Angela Perez who died of stab wounds Friday is displayed on her front porch. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
Ventura County Sheriff's Department A 43-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man suffered serious stab wounds during a possible domestic dispute inside their Fillmore residence Friday at 3pm, 1100 block Los Serenos Drive. Maria de Los Angeles Rangel was pronounced dead at the scene of multiple stab wounds, and the man, identified as her husband Tomas Perez, was transported to Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura, where he underwent surgery for stab wounds. The couple was found by one of their daughters, who came to the residence and discovered them both in a bedroom. She called 9-1-1. Authorities said Friday that the incident appeared to be domestic violence and that there were no outstanding suspects. Investigators remained on scene for several hours. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
 Donation car wash this Saturday 8am, April 7, @ Jiffy Lube in Fillmore, all proceeds go to the children of Maria de Los Angeles Rangel, Art Tellez 24 Brianna Tellez 19, Vanessa Perez 15, Cynthia Perez 13, and Tommy Perez 8. All inclusive enchilada dinner, desert, and 12oz drink @ La Fondita, will be held Friday April 13 from 5-8 pm. For tickets, questions, or detailed information regarding fundraisers contact Art or Alle at 805-914-9873. |