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By Joe Woods — Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
 (l-r) Josh, Erin and Inger Overton. Fillmore you did it again. If anybody wants to know why we are called the greatest little city in America, it was proven on Sunday, November 18th, at the Sespe Auditorium in Fillmore. Hermanos Herrera played at no cost for the Josh Overton Benefit Concert in front of a sell out crowd. The music was awesome and the love and friendship that everybody felt that night was even greater! Chuy from El Pescador (donated the food for the event) said it best, "I am here because Joe did not ask for himself, he asked for his friend. It does not matter the color of your skin, it matters how much you are in need." No better words could have been spoken. Chuy, you touched us all that night, and thank you for all that you do, not just for this concert, but for all you have done for the people of Fillmore over the years. The food was great as always! We could never thank you enough! The motto for Team Overton was, "Through the Laughter and the Tears, Team Overton" There were a lot of both Sunday the 18th. Josh and his wife Inger, along with son Ian and daughter Erin, were on hand to see the love Fillmore had for them. When Josh came on stage to a standing ovation, the tears were easy to come by. Josh and his family were deeply touch and thankful to all who were there. Talking to Josh later in the week (and by the way talking was something he could not do.), Josh said, "I was overwhelmed with the feelings I had standing there. It was the greatest feeling, seeing everybody, students, teachers, administers, the people of Fillmore, my family and friends. I will never forget it." Then in the CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
 At approximately 7 p.m. Sunday, the driver of an eastward bound car crashed his vehicle into the rear of a car parallel-parked on Old Telegraph Road. A sobriety test was given by a Sheriff’s deputy. Enlarge Photo  No injuries were reported. The results of the sobriety test were unavailable at press time. Enlarge Photo |
 Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputy Delpit with three other unidentified deputies arrest one of three alleged car thieves following a comprehensive pursuit. Sheriff’s Office Air Unit and two K9 Units participated in the apprehension of the three suspects and the recovery of two stolen vehicles. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
On the morning of 11/18/2012, Deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Fillmore Police Station, investigated a report of a vehicle stolen from the 400 block of Fillmore St. in the city of Fillmore. Shortly after the stolen vehicle information was broadcasted to patrol deputies, the vehicle was located, unoccupied, near the 3500 block of Guiberson Road in the unincorporated area, east of the city of Fillmore. While Deputies were processing evidence from the vehicle, a second stolen vehicle turned off of Guiberson Road and drove towards the original stolen vehicle. When the occupants of the vehicle saw deputies at the scene, a passenger fled on foot into a nearby orchard while the vehicle and two occupants sped away at a high rate of speed. Following a brief pursuit of approximately two miles, the occupants abandoned the vehicle in the 3000 block of Guiberson Road and fled into the nearby Santa Clara Riverbed. Through a coordinated effort, all three suspects were located with the assistance of the Sheriff’s Office Air Unit and two K9 Units. One suspect was observed by the Air Unit on Highway 126 northeast of the termination point of the vehicle pursuit. The Air Unit directed responding units to the suspect’s location and he was arrested. The two remaining suspects were located after the K9 units tracked and found them. Both suspects were uncooperative and were apprehended by K9’s. They received injuries consistent with the use of a K9 and received treatment both at the scene and from Santa Paula Hospital following their arrest. All three suspects were arrested for stolen vehicle charges and the investigation is ongoing. Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sergeant D. Cook #2732 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, November 21st, 2012
 On November 20, 2012, just before 3:00 P.M., 27 yearold Malibu resident Brent Butzke was flying his paramotor (powered paraglider) in the area of the Santa Clara River and Powell Road near Piru. A witness working nearby saw the paramotor in distress, then saw it fall to the ground. The witness called 911 to summon help. Ventura County Fire paramedics, an ambulance and sheriff’s deputies responded. Emergency personnel located the victim and began first aid. Butzke succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. The FAA will continue the investigation of the accident. The identification of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin by the Medical Examiner. Courtesy of Fillmore Police Department. Pictured is a friend of Butzke’s, who also witnessed the accident, being consoled by police and fire personnel. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
 Raelene Chaney and volunteers organize the distributions of the Grad Nite Live pies. This year they sold over 1,000 pies, and had a large amount of volunteers from the Fillmore High School Seniors. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
 Last Saturday, November 17th, the Soroptimist International of Fillmore held their annual fashion show. The event included lunch a silent auction and the fashion show. Fashions were provided by Draper’s & Damon’s of Camarillo, Keller Fashions of Fillmore and Macy’s. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Fillmore Police Chief Monica McGrath. The food was catered by El Pescador. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Explorers, Santa Clara Valley Post and Fillmore/Piru 4H were there as supporters. Pictures courtesy of KSSP Photographic Studio. Enlarge Photo  Briana Vazquez and Brandon Pina were a few of the participants at the Soroptimist Fashion Show this past weekend. Enlarge Photo  Fillmore’s Soroptimist Fashion Show Mistress of Ceremonies, Fillmore Police Chief Monica McGrath with escorts Fillmore Fire Chief Rigo Landeros and husband Jack McGrath, a Ventura County Sheriffs Detective. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Friday, November 16th, 2012
On Thursday evening November 15th, Fillmore deputies were sent to a report of a fight at the apartments located in the 600 block of River Street. The deputies located a large party of adults with several persons appearing to have injuries consistent with a fist fight. One of the injured subjects located at the scene was Enrique Rubio who had several puncture wounds to his torso. Rubio was seen by members of the Fillmore Fire Department and was taken to the Ventura County Medical Center by AMR ambulance for his injuries. Rubio was treated and released from the hospital several hours later. Investigators from the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau and Gang Unit are investigating. No arrests have been made. Nature of Incident: Stabbing 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 Dick Diaz — Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
How many phone calls can I get from one very proud Mother who now has three sons serving in the United States Army? Well she does have one more son left at home so my guess is maybe four! Proud Mother Donna Edwards (Smith) called to tell me that number three son United States Army Private First Class Anthony Edwards, 20 years, has graduated from the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program ( RASP) and Airborne training! He is assigned to the 75th Ranger Regimental Special Troops Battalion (RSTB), Regimental Intelligence Company at Ft. Benning, Georgia. As a Ranger, PFC Edwards will be in the same job classification as his older brother Staff Sergeant Kevin “Buddy” Edwards as a Military Intelligence Analyst (MOS 35F). PFC Anthony Edwards is a 2011 Fillmore High School Graduate, graduating early in December 2010. He entered the United States Army on June 13, 2011 finishing his Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. After graduating from Basic Training PFC Edwards completed his advanced training at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Arizona home of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center as a Military Intelligence Analyst. In this position he has obtained a “Military Top Secret Clearance.” The intelligence analyst supervises, performs, or coordinates, collection management, analysis, processing, and dissemination of strategic and tactical intelligence. PFC Anthony Edwards prepares all source intelligence products to support the combat commander. Additionally he assists in establishing and maintaining systematic, cross-referenced intelligence records and files and receives and processes incoming reports and messages. PFC Edwards assists in determining significance and reliability of incoming information, in integrating incoming information with current intelligence holdings and prepares and maintains the situation map. He contributes in the analysis and evaluation of intelligence holdings to determine changes in enemy capabilities, vulnerabilities, and probable courses of action. Other duties include the preparation of Order of Battle records using information from all sources and in the preparation of strength estimates of enemy units. PFC Edwards is also responsible for proofreading intelligence reports and assists in consolidating them into military intelligence. He prepares Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) products. Without a doubt for any military combat operation someone in the position of PFC Anthony Edwards plays a critical role on the battlefield. PFC Anthony Edwards CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
 A Sheriffs helicopter was circling Fillmore Monday night, searching for a man wanted on a warrant. The incident began in the 400 block of Saratoga Street at 6 p.m. The man took off on foot and was pursued by deputies. The helicopter was called in and maintained a search for two hours in the Saratoga and North Fillmore area. The suspect was not located. No warrant details were available at press time. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
 On Friday, Nov. 9th Fillmore Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire in the area of Fish Hatchery Road and El Dorado. Upon arrival, Assistant Fire Chief Bill Herrera reported a vehicle fully involved in fire. Upon further investigation it was determined that the vehicle fire was a result of a traffic collision and Herrera requested an ambulance to the location. Fillmore Fire Department was able to extinguish the vehicle fire within minutes and AMR ambulance assessed the passengers of the vehicles. Only minor injuries to report and no one was transported. Hats off to Fillmore Fire Department and AMR for a job well done. Enlarge Photo |