Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 3/11/13, Camarillo detectives served a search warrant at a residence in 3200 block of Buttercup Lane, Camarillo. Christopher Cole, 25, was arrested after he was found in possession of pepper spray and an altered replica handgun at his residence. Cole, a convicted felon for a narcotics violation, is prohibited under California state law from possessing pepper spray and the altered replica firearm.

An investigation was initiated on Cole after the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office learned he had made a threat against a CHP officer in Tulare County during the last week of February 2013. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office also believed Cole was possibly in possession of a handgun and issued an officer safety bulletin to members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and surrounding agencies upon learning Cole was possibly residing in Camarillo. Cole was booked at the Ventura County Jail with bail set at $250,000.

Nature of Incident: Search Warrant Service - Arrest
Report Number: 13-5259
Location: 3200 block Buttercup Lane, Camarillo, CA
Date & Time: 3/11/2013 0900 hrs.
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail and Investigations Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Cole, Christopher Camarillo 25
Prepared by: Sergeant Steve Capuano
Media Release Date: 3/11/13
Follow-Up Contact: Detective James Sullivan (805) 388-5114
Approved by: Captain Bruce Macedo

 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

The Camarillo Police Department would like the public to be aware of a coupon book scam that occurred in the neighborhoods surrounding the Old Town area, earlier this week. A black female, 5’07 / 120 pounds, carrying a clipboard contacted the victim at his residence stating she was selling a coupon book for $80.00 to benefit the local Boy’s and Girl’s Club. The female told the victim that if he purchased the book, he would need to go to the local Boy’s and Girl’s Club to pick up the coupon book. The victim wrote a check to a company called “La Familia Management Company” and was given a receipt with an address out of Aurora, Illinois.

The victim went to the Boy’s and Girl’s Club with his receipt only to find out he had been a victim of a scam. The Camarillo Boy’s and Girl’s Club is not selling coupon books nor have they authorized anyone to sell coupon books on their behalf. If you have been a victim of this scam or have any information relating to this scam, please contact the Camarillo Police Department to report the information. The Camarillo Police Department would like to remind citizen’s that solicitors are required to have valid solicitor permits in their possession, and to ask the solicitor to see their permit which is issued by the city of Camarillo at City Hall.

If the solicitor cannot provide the permit, you are not sure if the permit is authentic or the solicitor is acting in a suspicious manner, please immediately call our dispatch center at 805-654-9511 or 911so a deputy can respond and investigate. If the person(s) are associated with a vehicle, provide an approximate year, make, model, color and license plate number and last direction of travel.

Nature of Incident: Boy’s and Girl’s Club Coupon Book Scam
Location: Neighborhoods surrounding Old Town
Date & Time: 03/08/13 @ 4:00 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Police Community Resource Unit
Report Number Call Number: 130660284
Prepared by: Sergeant John M. Franchi
Media Release Date: 03/08/13
Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant John M. Franchi / 805-388-5155
Approved by: Captain Bruce Macedo

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).

 
Detectives seek assistance from public
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On the evening of March 6, 2013 deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office responded to a trespassing / possible cruelty to animals call in the 4200 block of Hitch Boulevard, in the unincorporated area, just outside the City of Moorpark.

During the investigation, it was determined that unknown suspect(s) intentionally released several of the victim’s horses from their individual boarding stables, into a common arena. As a result, the horses suffered a variety of injuries requiring extensive medical attention.

The investigation concluded that the horses were, in fact, intentionally released from their boarding stable by the suspect(s) and that the release was not accidental or the result of any manipulation by the horses. However, at this point, detectives cannot confirm if the injuries to the horses were the result of intentional acts or the result of other means after their release.

Detectives are seeking assistance from the public in this case and are asking any individuals with information to call Detective Kevin Lynch at the Moorpark Sheriff’s Station. Individuals can also provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

Nature of Incident: Trespass resulting in injury to Animals
Report Number: 13-5006
Location: 4200 Block of Hitch Boulevard, Moorpark
Date & Time: March 6, 2013 / 1:30PM to 4:30PM hours
Unit(s) Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office – Patrol – Moorpark Station Detectives
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Unknown at this time
Prepared by: Detective Kevin Lynch
Media Release Date: March 8, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Kevin Lynch (805) 532-2700
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).

 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

A 16 year-old boy was shot and killed on a street corner after being confronted by two unidentified suspects Wednesday afternoon in El Rio. Deputies arrived on Stroube Street shortly after 4:00 pm, where they found the victim lying in the street. Rescue personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

The suspects left in an older tan Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon southbound on Alvarado Street. The first suspect was described as an Hispanic male wearing dark clothing. He was 5’5” to 5’7” with a stocky build and shaved head.

The second suspect was described as an Hispanic male wearing dark clothing. He was 5’5” to 5’7” with a thin build. He had a dark complexion and short dark hair. Both suspects were in their late teens or early twenties.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or saw the suspect vehicle is urged to contact Sergeant Cary Peterson at 805 384-4744.

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).

Nature of Incident: Homicide
Report Number: 13-4986
Location: Stroube St. at Alvarado St. El Rio
Date & Time: 03/06/13 @ 4:00 PM
Unit Responsible: Sheriff’s Major Crimes
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Unidentified male unknown unknown
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Det. Christine Rettura
Media Release Date: 03/06/13
Follow-Up Contact: Sgt. Cary Peterson 384-4744
Approved by: Commander Cheryl Wade

 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 1/26/13, deputies were dispatched to the Silver Strand Beach area regarding a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arriving, deputies contacted two male victims who had just been robbed of their personal belongings. The victims were approached by two male suspects who demanded their personal property. The first suspect brandished a metal bar, while the second suspect brandished a handgun he had concealed in his waistband. The two suspects threatened the victims and took their property before leaving the area.

Following the robbery, the Sheriff’s Gang Unit assumed the investigation and quickly identified the two suspects involved as Nicholas Brandon Barker and Christian Samuel Frias, both from Oxnard. On 2/27/13, detectives contacted Barker who was already in custody at the Sheriff’s Main Jail on unrelated charges, and arrested him for his involvement in the robbery.

Detectives obtained information that Christian Frias had moved to Yuma, Arizona following the robbery. On 2/28/13, detectives contacted the city of Yuma Police Department’s gang unit and requested their assistance with the investigation. Members of the Yuma Police Department used various resources and were able to locate and arrest Christian Frias without incident. Frias was subsequently booked into the Yuma County Jail on a robbery warrant and is currently awaiting extradition back to Ventura County.

Nature of Incident: Robbery
Report Number: 13-1947
Location: Silver Strand Beach, Oxnard
Date & Time: January 26, 2013 @ 5:40 PM
Unit Responsible: Sheriff’s Gang Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Christian Samuel Frias, Oxnard, 19
(S) Nicholas Brandon Barker, Oxnard, 20
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Detective Eduardo Malagon
Media Release Date: March 1, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Jarrod Foote
805-654-3509
Approved by: Captain Patti Salas

 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

The Thousand Oaks Police Department will be offering a day time Citizen Academy class this Summer at the Thousand Oaks Police Station on Olsen Rd. This 12 week course is designed to foster relationships between the residents of the Conejo Valley and local law enforcement. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about your local law enforcement agency, how they operate and what they do for our community.

The class is free of charge and is held every Wednesday from 9 Am until Noon for 12 weeks. The sessions will begin on June 26th and conclude on September 11th. The sessions are primarily conducted in a classroom setting at the station with experienced department staff ready to answer your questions. Field trips to the Jail in Ventura and the Sheriff’s Academy are also part of this wonderful program.

If you are interested in taking advantage of this special Summer-time session, please contact us soon as classes fill up quickly. Due to the commitment of resources we need to have at least 25 individuals sign up for the class. For an application please go to www.toaks.org website. The downloadable application will be found in the police department section, under Citizen Academy. You must be 18 or older to apply.

Preparing Media Release: Jennifer Lopez, Volunteer Coordinator
Media Release Date: 3/5/2013
Follow-Up Contact: Jennifer Lopez, VIP Coordinator (805) 371-8398
Approved by: Captain James Fryhoff
Nature of Incident: Thousand Oaks Police Department Citizen Academy
Location: Thousand Oaks Police Department - Community Room
Date & Time: June through September 2013
Unit Responsible: Crime Prevention

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
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On March 3, 2013, at about 2:00PM, the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit was requested for an injured person in Willis Canyon. Initial reports indicated that a woman had fallen from a horse and was in need of help. Sheriff’s Air Squad 8 responded.

Upon arrival to the area of Willis Canyon, an aerial search was initiated. Initially, the victim’s exact location was not known. A passerby, who had reportedly been in contact with the victim, walked to an area with cell phone coverage to call 911. The passerby reported that the victim was alone, without cell phone contact, and unable to move. Additional information from the passerby revealed the victim was on a dirt trail, under a thick oak tree canopy making it even more difficult to see her from the air.

After several minutes of searching and still being unable to locate the injured victim, Air Squad 8 landed in a nearby meadow. S.A.R. Flight Paramedic Rob Seebre was off-loaded and began walking a portion of the trail that could not be seen from the air. Within a few minutes, Seebre located the victim. Seebre and Crew Chief John Braganza were able to assist the victim to the helicopter, and she was flown a short distance to where her care was transferred to an awaiting Lifeline Ambulance crew. She was then taken to Ojai Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A good Samaritan walked the victim’s horse back down the canyon to the trailhead, almost a mile from where she had fallen from her horse.

Nature of Incident: Injured Horse Rider / Medevac
Report Number: 13-4758
Location: Willis Canyon, Ojai CA.
Date & Time: 03-03-13 @ 2:00 PM
Unit Responsible: Sheriff’s Aviation/ Search and Rescue Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Female Oak View 53
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Senior Deputy Kelly Roark
Media Release Date: 03-04-13
Follow-Up Contact: Senior Deputy Kelly Roark
Approved by: Captain William Ayub

 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On March 3, 2013, at about 4:20PM, the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit was requested for an injured person in Wildwood Park. Initial reports indicated that a female juvenile had suffered a seizure and was in need of medical aid. Sheriff’s Air Squad 8 responded.

The victim was located sitting on a park bench near the upper waterfall of the park. The victim was with friends who had called 911. Ground units from the Ventura County Fire Department were able to drive most of the way to the victim’s location via dirt roads. A short hike down a single-track trail took them the remainder of the way to the victim.

Upon contact with the victim, Ventura County Fire Personnel determined she had suffered a seizure resulting in a fall. As a result of her fall, she had received a head injury. Due to the victims location, and considering her injuries, it was determined the best course of action would be to hoist her into the helicopter for transport.

SAR Flight Paramedic Robert Seebre and Crew Chief John Braganza were hoisted down to the victim’s location. The victim was then secured and hoisted into the helicopter via a Bauman rescue harness. The victim was immediately flown to Los Robles Hospital where her care was transferred to awaiting hospital staff.

Nature of Incident: Injured Hiker / Rescue
Report Number: 13-4768
Location: Wildwood Park, Thousand Oaks
Date & Time: 03-03-13 @ 4:20PM
Unit Responsible: Sheriff’s Aviation Unit / Search & Rescue Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Female Juvenile Oxnard 10
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Senior Deputy Kelly Roark
Media Release Date: 03-04-13
Follow-Up Contact: Senior Deputy Kelly Roark / 805-947-8261
Approved by: Captain William Ayub

 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On March 2, 2013, at approximately 2:50 AM, the dispatch center of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office received a call of male subject walking around in the 2200 block of Dawn Court in the City of Thousand Oaks. The subject had injuries on his face and was requesting assistance from residents.

Patrol deputies arrived first on scene and initiated an investigation. It was learned that the victim had met the suspect, Robert Brian Joyce, a few hours earlier. Joyce asked the victim if he could give him a ride home and the victim agreed. While in the car, Joyce pointed a handgun at the victim and directed him where to drive. The victim eventually stopped his vehicle at which time he was assaulted and his car was stolen.

Detectives with the East County Major Crimes Unit and the Thousand Oaks Special Enforcement Unit responded and handled the follow-up investigation. Joyce was quickly identified as the prime suspect. At approximately 4:10 PM, Joyce was seen in another vehicle in the area of Janss Road at Montgomery Road. Joyce was taken into custody without any injuries to him or the deputies involved. The stolen vehicle was also later recovered.

Joyce was booked into the Ventura County Jail for carjacking, assault with a deadly weapon involving a firearm, and kidnapping. His bail is currently set at $125,000 dollars pending his arraignment in Ventura County Superior Court.

Nature of Incident: Carjacking
Report Number: 13-4661
Location: 2200 block of Dawn Court, Thousand Oaks
Date & Time: 03/02/13 @ 2:50 AM
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Department, Thousand Oaks Special Enforcement Unit, East County Major Crimes
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Robert Brian Joyce Thousand Oaks 32
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sergeant Alan Hartkop
Media Release Date: March 3, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Roger Kelley @ (805) 494-8216
Approved by: Captain Mike Hartmann

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
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

In the early morning hours of February 27, 2013, Camarillo Traffic Officers arrested Zachary Swan and Jose Navarro after a brief high speed pursuit and traffic collision.

A Deputy from the Camarillo Police Department’s Traffic Bureau was patrolling the area of Fir Street and Ventura Boulevard, in the City of Camarillo, when he observed a vehicle drive through a four-way stop intersection at approximately 40 MPH. The deputy immediately activated his emergency lights and siren and attempted to stop the vehicle for the traffic violation. The vehicle, a Toyota 4Runner, made several evasive turns in an attempt to get away from the deputy. The deputy initiated a pursuit of the vehicle westbound on Ventura Boulevard. Deputies estimated the 4Runner was travelling on Ventura Boulevard in excess of 100 MPH.

When the 4Runner ran a red light at Ventura Boulevard at Carmen Drive, deputies discontinued their pursuit for the safety of the public due to the suspect’s dangerous driving pattern. The deputies continued to attempt to follow the suspect without their lights and sirens. After losing sight of the vehicle for a short time, the deputies located it crashed into a ditch at the intersection of Wood Road and Verdulera Street; the vehicle was unoccupied.

Several witnesses at the scene of the crash told deputies of the suspect’s description and route of escape. Two Sheriff’s Department K-9’s responded to the scene and were able to track the driver of the vehicle, Zachary Swan, to his hiding place near a nearby business. Swan resisted arrest and had to be subdued by one of the Sheriff’s K-9’s.

Navarro, the front passenger of the vehicle, was located and arrested a short time later after he was seen jumping a fence in the immediate area of the crash. Based on witness statements, there were no other suspects in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Deputies determined the 4Runner was an unreported stolen vehicle out of the City of Ventura. The 4Runner also contained a variety of stolen property from several different victims’ out of the Agoura Hills and Thousand Oaks area.

Swan was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center and treated for injuries he suffered from the K-9 bites. He was later booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility for Felony Evading, Unlawful Driving or Taking of a Vehicle, Possession of Stolen Property, Hit and Run, and Resisting or Delaying a Peace Officer.

Navarro was transported to the Camarillo Police station and later cited and released for Resisting or Delaying a Peace Officer.

Nature of Incident: Pursuit and Stolen Vehicle Suspect Arrested
Report Number: 13-4400
Location: North Wood Road at West Verdulera Street, Camarillo, Ca
Date & Time: 02/27/2013 at 0550 hours
Unit Responsible: Camarillo Detective Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Swan, Zachary, Port Hueneme, 20
(S) Navarro, Joseph, Ventura, 19
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sergeant Pete O’Sullivan
Media Release Date: February 28, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Julie Novak (805) 388-5115
Approved by: Captain Bruce Macedo

 
Anyone having information about the assault or the possible suspect is urged to contact police
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Nature of Incident: Sexual Assault
Report Number: 13-4331
Location: Peck Rd. at Santa Paula St., Unincorporated Area of Santa Paula
Date & Time: 02/26/13 @ 03:00 AM
Unit Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
S-Unknown 35-45
Narrative:

On 2/26/13 at about 0300 hours, a male suspect assaulted a female in the area of Peck Rd. and Santa Paula St. in the unincorporated area west of the city of Santa Paula. The male suspect was seen coming from the area of a nearby orchard and was seen running south toward Main St. after the assault.

The suspect is described as a possible Hispanic male between 35-45 years old. He’s clean shaven and was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and faded blue jeans. He’s further described as having a round face with ‘chubby cheeks,’ and discolored teeth.

Residents in the area are cautioned to be aware of any suspicious subjects in the area, especially anyone matching the description of the suspect.

Anyone having information about the assault or the possible suspect is urged to contact Det. Christine Rettura at 805 384-4741. In any emergency situation please call 911.

Deputy Preparing Media Release: Detective Christine Rettura
Media Release Date: 2/28/13
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Christine Rettura 805 384-4741
Approved by: Captain Chris Dunn

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).

 

02/05/13
Vandalism
300 Blk 1st St.
Keep the Peace
400 Blk Hume
Elder Abuse
200 Blk Olive
02/06/13
Indecent Exposure
Shiells Park
Threats
300 Blk 3rd St.
Keep the Peace
3rd St. / B St.
700 Blk 3rd St.
02/07/13
Trespass
200 Blk McNab Ct.
02/08/13
Search Warrant
800 Blk 3rd St.
Theft Vehicle
1300 Blk Ventura
02/09/13
Narcotics Violation
600 Blk Ventura
Search Warrant
600 Blk Ventura
400 Blk Price
Theft Vehicle
1200 Blk Sespe
02/10/13
Vandalism
200 Blk Sespe
400 Blk 2nd St.
02/11/13
Search Warrant
100 Blk Elmhurst
Keep the Peace
Central / Ventura

 

01/29/13
Violation Restraining Order
5th St. B St.
Theft Residential
200 Blk Casner
01/30/13
Theft ID
1000 Blk King St.
Threats
100 Blk B St.
01/31/13
Narcotics Violation
900 Blk Wileman
Search Warrant
700 Blk A St.
Trespass
400 Blk Hume Dr.
02/01/13
Vilation Restraining Order
800 Blk 4th St.
800 Blk 4th St.
Narcotics Violation
500 Blk A St.
Vandalism
400 Blk Mt. View
Theft ID
500 Blk Central
02/02/13
Vandalism
900 Blk Lewis
800 Blk Hume
Keep the Peace
100 Blk Lora
Cruelty to Animals
300 Blk A St.
Theft Vehicle
600 Blk Lemon
3rd St. / B St.
02/03/13
Fight
400 Blk 3rd St.
Vandalism
60 Blk S. Pacific
Main St. / Saratoga
02/04/13
Narcotics
100 Blk Bridlewood
Theft
500 Blk A St.
Theft Residential
100 Blk Elmhurst
Keep the Peace
700 Blk 3rd St.
Threats
700 Blk 3rd St.

 

01/22/13
Narcotics Violation
3rd St. / B St.
Vandalism
800 Blk Oliver
Theft ID
600 Blk River
Keep the Peace
A St. / Gasway Dr.
Illegal Entry
900 Blk Blaine
Threats
B St. / Ventura
1100 Blk El Paseo
01/23/13
Fight
1st St. / Central
Theft
A St. / Chambersburg
200 Blk Casner
01/24/13
Keep the Peace
1000 Blk Oliver
Trespass
200 Blk McNab
Search Warrant
200 Blk Olive (2)
400 Blk 2nd St.
Drunk in Public
300 Blk Central
Theft
500 Blk A St.
Threats
250 E Telegraph
01/25/13
Search Warrant
300 Blk Central
01/26/13
Arson
900 Blk 1st St.
Suspicious Pkg/Ltr
900 Blk Ventura
Vilation Restraining Order
700 Blk River
Theft Vehicle
1300 Blk Cottonwood
01/27/13
Burglary Vehicle
700 Blk Santa Fe
01/28/13
Theft
1100 Blk Ventura
Search Warrant
60 Blk Orient
Theft Vehicle
60 Blk D St.

 

01/15/13
Narcotics Violation
4th St. / A St.
Keep the Peace
1300 Blk Ventura
Theft
30 Blk E. Telegraph
Fight
Saratoga / Sespe
01/16/13
Search Warrant
400 Blk Cook
Battery
500 Blk A St.
Cruelty to Animals
700 Blk Ventura
Keep the Peace
1000 Blk Howard
01/17/13
500 Blk 1st St.
Search Warrant
700 Blk 5th St.
300 Blk Bard
01/18/13
Dead Body
300 Blk McCampbell
Search Warrant
900 Blk Sespe (2)
1000 Blk Ortega
200 Blk Mt. View
Threats
250 E. Telegraph
Theft
600 Blk Ventura
Narcotics Violation
Palm St. / Santa Clara
Fight
500 Blk A St.
Shoplifter in Custody
600 Blk Ventura
01/19/13
Battery
500 Blk Central
Burglary Vehicle
600 Blk River
Theft Vehicle
700 Blk 5th St.
Theft Other
7000 Blk 5th St./
Keep the Peace
200 Blk Santa Clara
01/20/13
Vandalism
200 Blk Palm
Stolen Vehicle
500 Blk Old Telegraph
01/21/13
Search Warrant
200 Blk Cherrywood
Stolen Vehicle
600 Blk Ventura
Vandalism
200 Blk Village Sq.
900 Blk 3rd St.
Theft Vehicle
600 Blk Fillmore

 

01/08/13
Theft Vehicle
1000 Blk Howard
Vandalism
500 Blk Santa Clara
Theft
200 Blk Main
Stolen Vehicle-Recovered
200 Blk Santa Clara
01/09/13
Vandalism
4th St. / Mt. View
Threats
500 Blk Sespe
Stolen Vehicle-Recovered
Arrasmith / Harthorn
Burglary Vehicle
250 E. Telegraph Rd.
Theft Vehicle
500 Blk Walker
Searech Warrant
400 Blk Fillmore
01/10/13
Theft ID
70 Blk S. Pacific
Forgery
400 Blk 1st St.
Elder Abuse
200 Blk Saratoga
Vandalism
700 Blk Ventura
Theft Vehicle
800 Blk Santa Clara
01/11/13
Burglary Residential
250 E. Telegraph
Vandalism
400 Blk Mt. View
300 Blk Central
Threats
900 Blk Wileman
500 Blk Saratoga
Search Warrant
200 Blk Palm
Narcotics Violation
100 Blk Ventura
01/12/13
Fight
Saratoga / Sespe
Stolen Vehicle
200 Blk N C St.
Search Warrant
700 Blk Ventura
Cruelty to Animals
200 Blk Rhodes Ct.
01/13/13
Vandalism
900 Blk Lewis
Burglary Vehicle
600 Blk River
Search Warrant
600 Blk Santa Clara
Cruelty to Animals
D St. / River St.
01/14/13
Theft Vehicle
200 Blk Palm
Robbery-Alarm
600 Blk Ventura
Search Warrant
600 Blk Santa Clara
400 Blk 2nd St.
400 Blk Saratoga
Theft
500 Blk Clay

 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Nature of Incident: Financial Planner Arrested for Embezzling from Elderly Victim
Report Number: 12-24293
Location: 900 Block of Broadbeck Drive, Newbury Park
Date & Time: 02/19/13 @ 10:00 AM
Unit Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office / Major Crimes Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Hormell, Rod Scott Newbury Park 56
Narrative:

A Newbury Park Financial Planner was arrested today following the execution of a search warrant at his business and home.

In October 2012, a concerned family member made a report with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office alleging Rod Hormell embezzled monies from the 89 year old victim while employed as her financial planner. Detectives assigned to the Major Crimes Unit conducted an investigation and developed sufficient probable cause to arrest Hormell for Financial Elder Abuse & Money Laundering.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting the elderly citizens within our community. We encourage anyone who believes they were victimized by Hormell, to contact the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office / Major Crimes Unit.

Deputy Preparing Media Release: Detective Russell King
Media Release Date: 02/19/13
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Russell King (805) 384-4731
Approved by: Captain Chris Dunn

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).

 
Santa Paula Police Department
Santa Paula Police Department

On Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at approximately 1106 hours, Santa Paula Police officers observed wanted subject, Ricardo Garcia, driving westbound on Highway 126 at Briggs Road. Garcia was wanted by the Santa Paula Police Department for a domestic violence incident that occurred on February 8, 2013. Garcia was also found to have an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest for a violation of the terms and conditions of his probation.

As Garcia passed Palm Ave. officers attempted to stop Garcia. As the police vehicle moved into position Garcia immediately began to flee at a high rate of speed. A vehicle pursuit ensued as Garcia fled on city streets and at times on the freeway. The pursuit terminated in the 300 blk. of Lucada St. where Garcia exited his vehicle and fled into a nearby residence. A perimeter was established around the residence to prevent Garcia from escaping. Shortly thereafter Garcia was instructed to exit the residence however, he refused. The Santa Paula Police treated the situation as a barricaded subject incident and the Special Response Team was activated. A 4 hour stand-off ended when Garcia exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident.

Garcia was charged with felony evading, narcotics violations, and felon in possession of ammunition.

Jeremy Watson
Sergeant / SPPD

 
Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 02-18-13 at approximately 4:50 AM, the Thousand Oaks Police Department responded to a call of a burglary in progress in the 700 block of Capitan Street. The call was initiated after a resident discovered a male suspect wearing all black clothing inside his house. Deputies quickly arrived on scene and began searching the area for the suspect.

Deputies saw a person matching the suspect’s description riding a bicycle in the neighborhood and stopped him. They identified this person as Arturo Fuentes out of Oxnard CA. After conducting an investigation, there was cause to believe Fuentes was responsible for entering the victim’s house, stealing property, and then fleeing after being discovered. It was also later determined that the bicycle Fuentes was riding was stolen from a resident on Cypress Street.

Later in the morning, two additional residential burglaries and two stolen vehicles were reported to the Thousand Oaks Police Department. These incidents all occurred within a short distance of Capitan Street. An alert officer with the Oxnard Police Department spotted one of these stolen vehicles in his jurisdiction. He detained a male subject, who was identified as Guillermo Garcia, exiting the driver side of the vehicle. Garcia was in possession of stolen property from one of the other residential burglaries on Birch Hill Street in Newbury Park. He was arrested for theft of a vehicle and residential burglary.

Fuentes and Garcia are both in custody in the Ventura County Jail pending their arraignments in Superior Court.
The Thousand Oaks Police Department would like to remind residents that there have been increases in residential burglaries throughout the city and to stay alert of suspicious activity. We encourage all citizens to report suspicious activity immediately by calling (805) 654-9511 or “911” in an emergency.

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 these crimes. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Nature of Incident: Residential Burglary Arrests
Location: 700 block of Capitan Street, Newbury Park, CA
Date & Time: 02-18-13 @ 4:50 AM
Unit Responsible: Thousand Oaks Police Department / East County Investigations
Suspect City of Residence Age
Fuentes, Arturo Oxnard, CA 20
Garcia, Guillermo Oxnard, CA 22
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sergeant Alan Hartkop
Media Release Date: 2-18-13
Follow-Up Contact: Det. Woof 805-494-8227
Approved by: Captain Dave Wareham

 
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