District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that the review by the District Attorney’s Office of the circumstances surrounding the July 28, 2012, shooting of Edgar Garcia by Santa Paula Police Officer Hector Ramirez has been completed.

The full report, authored by Senior Deputy District Attorney Linda Groberg, is available on the Ventura County District Attorney’s Web site (http://www.vcdistrictattorney.com) and explains the District Attorney’s conclusion that Officer Ramirez acted reasonably, and the killing of Edgar Garcia was a justifiable homicide.

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

California State Legislature has addressed hoverboards with new laws and definitions, as explained in Assembly Bill no. 604, written to amend the California Vehicle Code (CVC) starting January 1, 2016.

For your safety, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office urges you to be mindful of the following provisions.

CVC 313.5 Defines electrically motorized board
CVC 21292: Riders must be 16 years of age or older.
CVC 21292(a): Riders must wear a bicycle type helmet that meets the standards of the bicycle helmet law, CVC 21212.
CVC 21293(a): During Darkness, either the Electrically Motorized Board or the rider must have mounted on it or the rider himself/herself white light to the front, red reflector to the rear, white or amber reflector to the sides. (Just like bicycles.)
CVC 21294(a): A rider cannot operate an Electrically Motorized Board on highways with a speed limit of more than 35 MPH, or at an unsafe speed.
CVC 21296(a): A rider cannot operate an Electrically Motorized Board while under the influence of alcohol or any drug. (No BAC numbers given.)
CVC 21960(a) and 21967: Governmental authorities may enact ordinances/resolutions prohibiting use of Electrically Motorized Boards on their properties.

Existing law makes a violation of these provisions punishable as an infraction.

For more detailed information on Assembly Bill no. 604,copy and paste this link to California Legislature Information, http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=2015...

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On December 27, 2015, the victim was working in an orchard near his residence. While working in the orchard, the victim was struck one time by a bullet fired from an unknown suspect(s). The victim was flown to Los Robles Hospital by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit with a non-life threatening injury.

Sheriff’s Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant Chips at (805) 384-4737 or Detective Lopez at (805) 384-4723

Nature of Incident: Gross Negligent Discharge of a Firearm
Report Number: 15-2091274
Location: In the area of Heatherton Drive and North Greentree Drive, Somis
Date & Time: 12/27/2015 @ 1349 hours.
Unit(s) Responsible: Sheriff’s Major Crimes
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(V) Male Adult Camarillo 57
Prepared by: Detective Matthew Curtin
News Release Date: 12-27-2015
Media Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Ron Chips (805) 384-4737
Detective Jose Lopez (Spanish Media) (805) 384-4723
Approved by: Captain Curt Rothschiller

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).

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On December 23, 2015, at 4:24 AM, two male suspects entered the Shell Gas Station, located on 100 block of W. Ventura Road in Camarillo.

The masked suspects approached the clerk, brandished a knife and demanded money. The clerk complied with the robbers’ demands. After the suspects obtained the money, they fled on foot towards the Target shopping center. The clerk called 911 and deputies responded. Several units checked the area and were not able to locate the suspects.

Camarillo Police Detectives are requesting help with identifying the two suspects.
(Please see attached video clips of the robbery)

Nature of Incident: Armed Robbery at Shell Gas Station
Report Number: 15-2089438
Location: Shell Gas Station 107 W. Ventura Road
Date & Time: December 23, 2015 at 4:24 AM
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Investigations
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence
Suspect #1 Unknown
Suspect #2 Unknown
Prepared by: Detective Brent Miller #4007
News Release Date: December 23, 2015
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective Brent Miller @ 805-388-5116
Approved by: Captain Cory Rubright

Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93009

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511

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Ventura County Sheriff's Department

At approximately 11:30AM, on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, deputies with the Fillmore Police Department investigated a report of domestic violence involving suspect Brandon Lloyd and a seventeen-year-old female who had minor injuries. The incident took place in front of the Fillmore Library at Second St. and Central Ave. Lloyd fled before the deputies arrived.

During the investigation, deputies learned Lloyd was at a fruit stand in the 1700 block of E. Telegraph Rd. Lloyd had reportedly taken an overdose of medication in a possible suicide attempt before abandoning his vehicle and walking into a nearby orchard. Numerous law enforcement resources, including patrol, detectives, K9, and the air unit, began a search of the orchards east of the city of Fillmore while Ventura County Fire and American Medical Response personnel stood by in case aid was needed.

Information led deputies to Lloyd in the community of Piru, where he was taken into custody, examined by medical personnel, and booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility for the misdemeanor violation of 243(e)(1) PC – Domestic battery.

Prepared by: Sergeant Kevin Vaden

Pvt. Castro with step-mother (left) and aunt Sgt. Solorio USMC.
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Pvt. Castro, 18, graduated USMC boot camp at Marine Corps recruit depot San Diego on DEC 11th 2015. Pvt. Castro successfully completed 13 weeks of intense basic training at MCRD San Diego he was one of 90 recruits in training platoon 3266 3rd training battalion Mike Company also known as "Mighty Mike." Following 10 days (plus) of leave Pvt. Castro will report to Camp Pendleton for another month of combat training, once complete Pvt. Castro will fly to Camp Lejeune North Carolina for his Military Occupational School 1371 Combat Engineer. Very proud of Michael all this before his 19th birthday and this is literally the beginning. God luck son! Always earned never given!

Anastacio Chavez

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Anastacio Chavez or receiving any information that can assist in locating Anastacio.

On 10-14-15, Anastacio’s family reported him missing because they had not had contact with him in over a month. Anastacio is a transient and is known to frequent Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. As of 12-01-15, the family still has not had contact with him.

Anastacio Barbosa Chavez, AKA: Anastacio Barbosa Chan
Born 2/22/1976
Hispanic male, 5'2", 170 lbs., black hair and brown eyes.
Anastacio is not known to have a vehicle or phone.

Please contact Detective Laura Natoli with any information regarding the case. 805-494-8226 or laura.natoli@ventura.org

You can also provide tips to: Ventura County Crime Stoppers
Hot Line: 1-800-222-TIPS (Se habla Espanol)
Text: BUSTED plus message to CRIMES (274637)
WebTips: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.com

Marco Cordon, Thousand Oaks, 39

On December 10, 2015, just prior to 5:00PM, Marco Cordon walked away from his Thousand Oaks residence and has not returned home to his family. Marco is believed to be “on foot” and is not associated with a vehicle. Marco has made no effort to inform anyone of his whereabouts and left home wearing a light green hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Marco is an avid hiker and is known to frequent local hiking trails in the City of Thousand Oaks.

The Thousand Oaks Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Marco. Marco is a Hispanic male, 5’10”, approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and hazel colored eyes. Anyone having information about Marco or his whereabouts is encouraged to immediately contact Detective Kelly Roark at: (805) 947-8261.

Nature of Incident: Missing Person
Report Number: 152084622
Location: 1300 Block of East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA
Date & Time: 12-10-2015 @ 5:00PM
Unit Responsible: East County Investigations
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(P) Marco Cordon Thousand Oaks 39
Prepared by: Detective William Hutton #3438
Media Release Date: 12-18-2015
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective William Hutton #3438; (805) 947-8113 ; william.hutton@ventura.org
Approved by: Captain Mike Hartmann

Jorge Izarraraz, Fillmore, 22

On November 2, 2015, at about 9:05 p.m., deputies responded to a stabbing that occurred in the area of Third and B Street in the city of Fillmore. Once on scene, deputies located a stabbing victim who they identified as Edgar Torres. Torres had sustained one stab wound to the chest area, following an argument with an unknown suspect. Torres was transported to the hospital where he died as a result of his injuries.

Due to the seriousness of the crime, Sheriff’s Major Crimes and Sheriff’s Gang Unit investigators, responded to the scene and began a tenacious investigation over the next several days. With the community’s support and cooperation, investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest Jorge Izarraraz for unrelated charges on November 6, 2015.

Earlier today and after a lengthy investigation into the homicide, the Major Crimes Bureau arrested Izarraraz for one count of Penal Code Section 187 / Murder. Izarraraz remains in custody on $725,000 bail.

Nature of Incident: Arrest Made In Fillmore Homicide
Report Number: 15-2062756
Location: 300 Block of B St., Fillmore, CA
Date & Time: 11/02/2015 @ 9:06 p.m.
Unit(s) Responsible: Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau, Sheriff’s Gang Unit, Fillmore Investigations
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Izarraraz, Jorge Fillmore 22
(V) Torres, Edgar Fillmore 24
Prepared by: Sgt. Denise Sliva
News Release Date: 12/18/15
Media Follow-Up Contact: Sgt. Denise Sliva (805) 947-9258
Approved by: Captain Melissa Smith

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).

Gustavo Diaz, 27 of Oxnard.

On December 10, 2015 at 5:54 a.m., deputies from the Ventura County Sheriffs Department were dispatched to a stabbing victim located at the corner of Ventura Street and A Street in the City of Fillmore. According to the female victim, 25 of Oxnard, the suspect, Gustavo Diaz, 27 of Oxnard, kidnapped her from her place of business in the 3400 block of Galaxy Drive, City of Oxnard and drove her vehicle to the City of Fillmore.

The Ventura County Sheriffs Department contacted the Oxnard Police Department and members of the Family Protection Unit, along with the Violent Crimes Unit, responded to take over the investigation. The victim told detectives that as Diaz was driving her vehicle he threatened to kill her. The victim, in fear for her life, attempted to exit the vehicle when it was stopped at a red light and she was stabbed multiple times by the suspect. The victim eventually jumped out of the vehicle as it was moving in the area of the Fillmore Fish Hatchery. A citizen observed the injured victim in the roadway, drove her to Angel Doughnuts in Fillmore, and contacted police. The victim was treated for multiple stab wounds at a local hospital. Diaz was located by the Oxnard Police Department and interviewed by detectives from the Family Protection Unit. He was subsequently arrested for a host of felony charges including kidnapping and attempted murder. The victim and Diaz had a prior dating relationship. The suspect was booked at the Ventura County Main Jail where his bail has been set at $530,000.

Detectives are still investigating the case. If you witnessed the incident or have information about this incident, you are asked to call Detective Scott Aaron at 805-385-7662. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at 805-982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at i-800- 222-8477.