Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On October 23, 2012, at approximately 7:15 am, Sheriff’s 911 Dispatch received a call from a 73 year-old-male resident. He reported that his son, Craig Haverlah had entered his residence in the 2700 block of Cabot Court and confronted him and refused to leave. During the altercation, Craig Haverlah proceeded to assault his father causing significant injuries. Deputies arrived and arrested Craig Haverlah without incident. Craig Haverlah was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility, Ventura for Attempted Murder and Elder Abuse. Bail was increased to $1,000,000. The victim was transported to Los Robles Hospital and is being treated for his injuries.

Nature of Incident: Attempted Murder of an and Elderly Person
Report Number: RB#12-23799
Location: 2700 block of Cabot Court, Thousand Oaks, California 91360
Date & Time: October 23, 2012 @ 7:15 AM
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Department, Thousand Oaks Major Crimes, and Thousand Oaks Sexual Assault Units
(S)uspects City of Residence Age
(S) Craig Haverlah, Simi Valley, 47
(V) Victim, Thousand Oaks, 73
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sgt. B. Payton
Media Release Date: October 23, 2012
Follow-Up Contact: Sgt. B. Payton
805.371.8392
Approved by: Captain Stephen Wade

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).