Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Suspect, Address, Age
Travis Potter, Camarillo, 24

On 9-22-08, Camarillo Detectives completed an investigation of a sexual battery that occurred on 9-16-08, at the 1200 block of Crestview. The investigation led to the arrest of Travis Potter.

On 9-16-08, at about 6:30 pm, a 24-year old Camarillo woman was walking in the 1200 block of Crestview when a man unknown to her approached and asked her for the time. The man grabbed the victim by the waist and fondled parts of her body. While restraining the woman, the man kissed her on the mouth. The woman attempted to push the man away from her as he continued to restrain her. After a second effort, the woman was successful in escaping from the man. He fled the area on foot.

A thorough investigation led to the arrest of 24 year old, Travis Potter of Camarillo. Potter is a sex offender registrant, pursuant to California Penal Code section 290. He has been charged previously in another state for a similar offense.

Potter was arrested for two felonies, including sexual battery by restraint and assault with intent to commit rape. Potter was booked at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility. His bail is set at $100,000.

The Camarillo Police Department would like to remind everyone who walks or jogs alone:

• Always take a cell phone with you.
• Tell someone when you are leaving, what your route will be, and when you expect to return.
• If you feel suspicious about anyone, immediately run away and call 9-1-1.
• Whenever possible, run or walk with a partner.