Ventura County Sheriff's Department

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses, Address, Age
(S) Ryan John Drury, Ojai Valley, 18
(S) Gregory Kiddie, Ojai Valley, 18
(S) Six (6) Male Juveniles, Ojai Valley, 17
(S) One (1) Male Juvenile, Ojai Valley, 16

On November 20, 2008 Ojai Police Department detectives arrested two adults and seven male juveniles in connection with the October 3, 2008, vandalism at Villanova Preparatory School. During the investigation, detectives determined two separate groups were responsible for the vandalism. One group vandalized an antique marble statue of Saint Thomas of Villanova and other graffiti nearby. The second group poured manure and salt in the swimming pool and on the football field. Damage was estimated in excess of $5,000.00. The incident took place the night before a rival football game between Nordhoff High School and Villanova Preparatory School. This was the first game between the schools in 33 years. Although some of the damage was done to religious symbols, there is no evidence to suggest this was a hate-motivated crime.