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By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, June 21st, 2024
 On Thursday, June 20, at 11:38 a.m., the Ventura County Fire Department and surrounding fire stations responded to a boat fire in the 1600 block of Grand Avenue. Arriving firefighters discovered a boat on fire, as well as dry grass blazing in the next-door backyard property. Firefighters on the scene extinguished the fire in minutes. Ventura County Fire investigators were also sent; cause is under investigation. Photo credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91 Enlarge Photo |
 On June 11, at 2:07pm, police responded to numerous calls from residents hearing gun shots near the 300 block of 3rd Street in Fillmore. The above photo was taken at the scene on June 11, 2024. On June 13, multiple units arrested two suspects, Nathaniel Marrufo, 21, and Juanluis Orozco, 19, in connection with the shooting. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 20th, 2024
On 06/13/2024, detectives with the Sheiff’s Major Crimes Bureau, West County Special Enforcement Unit, Fillmore Bureau of Investigations arrested Nathaniel Marrufo and Juanluis Orozco for assault with a deadly weapon and negligent discharge of a firearm. On 06/11/2024, at approximately 2:07 P.M., the Sheriff’s Communication Center received several 911-calls about shots being heard in the area of the 300-block of 3rd Street and a vehicle speeding away. The Sheriff’s Communication Center received additional calls of an additional shooting in the 300-block of 2nd Street and several subjects running away from the area of the shooting. Deputies from the Fillmore Police Station were dispatched to the 300-block of 3rd Street. The responding patrol deputies located evidence of the two shootings. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau, Fillmore Bureau of Investigations, West County Special Enforcement Unit, and Headquarters Patrol Station Investigations Unit responded to investigate the incident. For the next couple of days, detectives from the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau, Fillmore Bureau of Investigations, and West County Special Enforcement Unit collaborated together and identified the suspects of the shooting as Nathaniel Marrufo and Juanluis Orozco. On 06/13/2024, detectives from the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau, Fillmore Bureau of Investigations, and West County Special Enforcement Unit located Marrufo and Orozco in the 1200-block of Mountain View Avenue in the city of Oxnard and arrested them for the shooting. Search warrants were executed at their residences, located along the 900-block of “B” Street in Fillmore and 300-block of 3rd Street in Fillmore, yielding additional evidence linking the suspects to the shootings. Report Number: 24-71618 (S)uspects,(V)ictims,(P)arty,(D)ecedent Detective Christopher Vorzimer Detective Nicole Grover Prepared by: Francisco Jauregui |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 20th, 2024
 On Saturday, June 15, at 8:24 p.m., the Fillmore Fire Department and Ventura County Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of Foothill Drive. While firefighters were on the way, smoke and flames could be seen in the neighborhood. Fillmore fire chief reported a small brush fire with no structural threat. Neighbors suspected that the fire had started due to fireworks. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 20th, 2024
 On behalf of the Fillmore Rotary Club, President Scott Beylik presented a check for $1,400 to Jan Marholin of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley for the Boys & Girls Club STEM Day for Kids Summer event. Also present were Board Members Gary Cushing and Rotarian Lalo Malagon. Pictured (l-r) are Rotary President Scott Beylik, Jan Marholin, along with Board Members Gary Cushing and Lalo Malagon. Photo credit Martha Richardson. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 20th, 2024
 On Saturday, June 15, at 10:58 p.m., the Fillmore Police Department investigated a hit-and-run incident at Edison Lane and Edison Way. When deputies arrived, it was discovered that an unknown number of people had fled the area, and a truck and van had been hit by a silver Infinity. Deputies discovered empty beer cans at the accident scene. No arrests were made, and the crash is being investigated. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 20th, 2024
June 14, 2024 – The City of Fillmore, in collaboration with SPIRIT of Santa Paula, Ventura County Continuum of Care, Peoples Self Help Housing, Many Mansions, and CalTrans, is excited to announce an application for $1.4 million in funding through the Encampment Resolution Funding Program (ERF-3-R). This initiative is sponsored by the California Interagency Council on Homelessness. This vital funding will bolster a comprehensive effort to provide both immediate and long-term housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness in Fillmore and Ventura County. • SPIRIT of Santa Paula: Shelter and interim housing These partnerships will address the pressing needs of our community’s most vulnerable populations by offering secure and stable housing environments. The blend of emergency shelter and permanent housing units is designed to transition individuals from temporary to permanent housing, ensuring a sustainable resolution to homelessness. “We are dedicated to addressing the homelessness crisis in our community through holistic and compassionate methods,” said David W. Rowlands, City Manager, City of Fillmore. “Our collaboration with committed partners and the support from the Encampment Resolution Funding Program will profoundly impact the lives of many individuals and families.” The Encampment Resolution Funding Program is a critical resource, enabling communities to develop effective strategies to resolve encampments and create pathways to permanent housing. With this funding, we aim to improve the quality of life for individuals experiencing homelessness and contribute to the broader efforts to end homelessness in California. Community Contact: |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 20th, 2024
 On Saturday, June 15, at 10:25 p.m., Fillmore Police Department officers were conducting traffic control at the intersection of B Street and Ventura Street. It was known that a semi-truck had struck the traffic signal pole, fleeing the scene, causing the intersection light to go out. Ventura Street traffic, both eastbound and westbound, was moving at a constant pace. One pedestrian was nearly hit by vehicles that did not stop. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
 On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Rio Vista Elementary School hosted a First Responders Rapid Response Training in partnership with Fillmore Unified, Fillmore Fire, Ventura County Sheriff’s SWAT and County Fire. The training emphasizes a systematic approach to problem solving where participants are trained to integrate and manage a multi-discipline response to active killer / mass casualty scenarios. Residents in the area were notified and signs were posted of a Police Training in progress as they conducted the training in and outside the school. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 20th, 2024
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Ventura County Fire Department, the Fillmore Fire Department and the Fillmore Unified School District, will host First Responder Rapid Response Training at Rio Vista Elementary School on June 15, 2024. As our community’s first responders, we are expected to maintain a high-level of competency and proficiency while responding to community needs. We are often called upon to assist with situations that are inherently dangerous and consist of numerous high-risk variables and multi-faceted complexities. The response to an active killer / mass casualty event is a task we have previously been required to handle and we are dedicated to remaining ready should we be called again in the future. The rapid response training is designed to increase first responder readiness to address active killer and mass casualty events. Utilizing a concepts-based approach to learning, the intent of the training is designed to prompt synergistic thinking and allow first responders to acquire and process facts and skills through the conceptual level of thinking. The training emphasizes a systematic approach to problem solving where participants are trained to integrate and manage a multi-discipline response to a full range of active killer / mass casualty scenarios. Participants will be evaluated on their ability to expeditiously neutralize the threat, provide time-sensitive medical care, and facilitate the transportation of victims to the hospital. On June 15, 2024, residents in the area of Rio Vista elementary School may hear commotion coming from the training site, including simulated gunfire. The training site will be visibly marked with “Police Training in Progress” signs and other markings to designate the site as a training area. Location: Rio Vista Elementary School, Fillmore Prepared by: Detective John Grunhold |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 20th, 2024
 On June 8, 2024, Seniors were whisked away for an all-night cruise to celebrate their graduation. Established back in 1991 by Raelene Chaney, to keep FHS graduates in our community safe after celebrating their Graduation. It’s a non-profit organization, which folded for a short time due to health reasons but has since been brought back for Fillmore Seniors. The kids are transported directly after the ceremony and put on a bus to for a night on a cruise ship to celebrate and dance the night away. Grad Nite Live continues today for Fillmore youth. A cruise ship is complete with “gambling”, dancing, food and fun times was offered to all graduating seniors. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91 Enlarge Photo |
 On June 15, 2024, residents in the area of Rio Vista elementary School may hear commotion coming from the training site, including simulated gunfire. The training site will be visibly marked with “Police Training in Progress” signs and other markings to designate the site as a training area. Gazette stock photo. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 13th, 2024
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Ventura County Fire Department, the Fillmore Fire Department and the Fillmore Unified School District, will host First Responder Rapid Response Training at Rio Vista Elementary School on June 15, 2024. As our community’s first responders, we are expected to maintain a high-level of competency and proficiency while responding to community needs. We are often called upon to assist with situations that are inherently dangerous and consist of numerous high-risk variables and multi-faceted complexities. The response to an active killer / mass casualty event is a task we have previously been required to handle and we are dedicated to remaining ready should we be called again in the future. The rapid response training is designed to increase first responder readiness to address active killer and mass casualty events. Utilizing a concepts-based approach to learning, the intent of the training is designed to prompt synergistic thinking and allow first responders to acquire and process facts and skills through the conceptual level of thinking. The training emphasizes a systematic approach to problem solving where participants are trained to integrate and manage a multi-discipline response to a full range of active killer / mass casualty scenarios. Participants will be evaluated on their ability to expeditiously neutralize the threat, provide time-sensitive medical care, and facilitate the transportation of victims to the hospital. On June 15, 2024, residents in the area of Rio Vista elementary School may hear commotion coming from the training site, including simulated gunfire. The training site will be visibly marked with “Police Training in Progress” signs and other markings to designate the site as a training area. Location: Rio Vista Elementary School, Fillmore Prepared by: Detective Jhon Grunhold |