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Arson and Burglary
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, August 28th, 2013
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department On 8-21-13, Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies working out of the Moorpark Police Station responded to an alarm call at Mesa Verde Middle School in the City of Moorpark. Patrol deputies responded to the school and immediately noticed evidence of a break in to the administration building windows. While the deputies were examining the building, a male juvenile exited the door of the school and he was immediately detained by the deputies. As the deputies continued their investigation, they noticed flames inside the building. The deputies forced entry to the school, located a small fire, and used fire extinguishers to put out the fire. No other persons or suspects were found inside the building. Ventura County Fire Department personnel arrived soon after and ensured there was no other fire danger inside the school. Deputies searched the juvenile and found fire starting materials and burglary tools in his possession. The juvenile was arrested and later interviewed by an investigator. The investigator determined the juvenile was responsible for breaking into the school and for starting the fire inside the school. He was transported to Juvenile Hall where he was booked for Burglary and Arson. The damage caused by the fire was minimal (no cost estimation) and there was no disruption to school functions. Nature of Incident: Arson and Burglary |
