Josue Jimenez, 33, of Fillmore

Investigators have identified the suspect in Wednesday’s officer involved shooting as 33-year-old Josue Jimenez of Fillmore.

An autopsy was completed on Thursday afternoon, and revealed Jimenez died of multiple gunshot wounds.

At the time of the shooting, Jimenez had two handguns in his possession. He fired one of those handguns just before being shot by a sheriff’s deputy. Deputies quickly realized the shot Jimenez fired was directed at a dog, which later died as a result of the gunshot.

Deputies performed first aid on both Jimenez and the dog. Jimenez was transported by ambulance from the scene and later pronounced dead.

A deputy, with assistance from a nearby resident, placed the wounded dog in his patrol car and drove it to a veterinary clinic in Fillmore. The dog was pronounced dead at the veterinary clinic. The investigation into this incident is continuing.

Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sgt. Eric Buschow
Media Release Date: Jan. 31, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Sgt. Eric Buschow (805)947-8129
Approved by: Captain Chris Dunn

Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Josue Jimenez, 33, of Fillmore was shot and killed during an armed confrontation with deputies Wednesday afternoon.

Deputies responded to a call of a man with a gun at Mountain Vista Elementary School. The caller described the suspect in detail and said he had a chrome handgun in his waistband. The caller also described the vehicle the suspect was driving and gave a license plate.

Deputies located the suspect, who was armed and standing outside his residence in the 700-block of Blaine Avenue. Deputies confronted the suspect at gunpoint and ordered him to drop the gun. The suspect ignored their orders and fired the handgun. In response to his actions, a deputy shot the suspect.

The suspect was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Detectives are continuing the investigation.

Nature of Incident: Officer Involved Shooting
Report Number: 13-2253
Location: 700-block of Blaine Avenue
Date & Time: Jan. 30, 2013 / 4:45 p.m.
Unit Responsible: Fillmore Police Department / Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (W)itnesses (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Josue Jimenez. Fillmore, 33
Deputy Preparing Media Release: Sgt. Eric Buschow
Media Release Date: Jan. 30, 2013
Follow-Up Contact: Sgt. Eric Buschow (805)947-8129
Approved by: Captain Chris Dunn

District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced Wednesday, January 23, 2013 that Ventura County Superior Court Judge Charles Campbell sentenced Oscar Cervantes 24, Fillmore, to 49 years to life in prison. Cervantes was convicted on October 31, 2012, following a court trial, of one count of forcible rape, one count of assault with intent to commit rape, and two counts of lewd act upon a child under the age of 14. The court further found true the special allegation that Cervantes committed these offenses against more than one victim. Over a five year period, Cervantes molested three female relatives ranging in age from 5-15 years.

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The Super Bowl Sunday always comes with a high level of excitement, but one of the more anticipated parts of game day has little to do with the actual game. While most men sit glued to their sets, watching the battle for the NFL Championship, everyone watching anxiously awaits the next Super Bowl commercial. This will be especially true for one local family.

Earlier this month, Rancho Keleje Alpacas, owned by Leslie, Jeff and Jackie Warren of Fillmore, was asked to provide twenty alpaca for the filming of a commercial. Few details were provided about the nature of the commercial other than it was for Lincoln Motor Company. A search of the internet led to a surprising and unexpected answer. A YouTube video entitled “Steer the Script – Final Week of Shooting” filled in the all the blanks. It features some familiar faces....alpaca faces that is.

In the Lincoln’s first-ever Super Bowl spot, five crowd-sourced tweets – solicited by comedian Jimmy Fallon are meshed into one story line for the 60-second spot. The five tweets were selected from among 6,117 solicited by Fallon, who asked folks to send him tweets about their craziest road trips.

The upcoming commercial has created some problems on the ranch, however. According to Leslie Warren, some of their alpacas are upset they weren’t chosen to be in the commercial and the ones that went are demanding better hay and living conditions.

Santa Paula Police Department

On Friday, January 25, 2013, at approximately 2119 hours, Santa Paula Police Officers responded to the call of a Robbery at Little Caesars Pizza at 309 W. Harvard Blvd in Santa Paula. Two suspects entered the restaurant with at least one of the suspects armed with a handgun. Both suspects fled the restaurant with an undisclosed amount of money.

About 15 minutes after the call of the robbery at Little Caesar’s Pizza, at approximately 2134 hours, Santa Paula Police Officers responded to a call of a robbery at Rancho Sunset Market. The suspects matched the description of the previous suspects and at least one of them was armed with a handgun. The suspects fled the market with an undisclosed amount of money.

On Sunday, January 27, 2013, at approximately 1357 hours, two suspects entered Los Compadres Fashion at 949 E. Main Street. The two suspects grabbed an undisclosed amout of money and gold jewelry from the display cases then fled in an awaiting vehicle. At least one of the suspects was armed with a handgun. It is unknown if the robbery at Los Compadres Fashion is related to the previous two robberies.

There have been no arrests made in connection with these robberies. The investigation into the robberies is ongoing and investigators are asking anyone with information regarding these incidents to contact Detective Michael Hoppin at 525-4474 ext. 287.

Ken Clark
Investigations Supervisor
“Citrus Capital of the World” Santa Paula Police Department
214 S. 10th St.
Santa Paula, California
93060
Phone: (805) 525-4474
Fax: (805) 933-8792

After 89 years of service the Sun Rise Rotary is retiring the club banner. Sun Risers have merged with Rotary Club of Fillmore to create a more vital, stronger club. The last meeting of the Rotary Club of Fillmore Sun Risers was held January 16 at the William L. Morris Chevrolet dealership. After presentations for special merit, the presiding member of the meeting stated, “Mr. President, the time has come to ring the bell to end this last meeting of the Rotary Club of Fillmore Sun Risers and retire the club banner.”

The following summarizes the history and notable achievements of the club.
Club Founding
Fillmore Rotary Sun Risers, founded March 28, 1985, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fillmore is now in the twilight of its life. The members recognized the reality that to conduct the activities desired in a vital strong Rotary Club, more people needed to join together. The potential advantages of merging with the Rotary Club of Fillmore could make that possible. So, here we are today at the last meeting the Rotary Club of Fillmore Sun Risers.
One charter member CONTINUED »

On Monday, January 21st, at 7:11am, the Fillmore Fire Department responded to a woman in labor at the corner of B Street and Ventura, at the Seven-Eleven convenience market. Upon arrival Fire personnel found Julie E. Bernal, of Fillmore, in her Astro minivan, about to give birth. Firefighter/Medics Toller, Rolfe and Firefighter Katz helped with the delivery of the new baby boy, Caleb Sanchez-Bernal, before AMR Ambulance arrived on scene. Caleb weighed in at 7 lbs 6 ounces, 20.5 inches. The baby’s father, Aminadab Sanchez, of Santa Paula, and Grandpa Bernal were present. Mother and “Astro Boy” are doing well. Pictured is Medic Toller, delivering the healthy baby boy. The Bernal family is grateful to the Fillmore Fire Department for their quick response and delivery-room expertise.

Jarod Aparicio
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Jose Villalvazo
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On January 9, 2013, at approximately 2:30 P.M., a Fillmore Police sergeant attempted to stop a Toyota Prius after sheriff’s dispatch advised the vehicle had been reported stolen from Santa Barbara County. Prior to the vehicle coming to a complete stop, the driver opened the driver’s side door and fled. Additional Fillmore police units were dispatched to the area to search for the driver. The passenger of the vehicle remained in the vehicle and was arrested without incident.

The driver, later identified as Jose Villalvazo 32, Fillmore fled on foot and numerous deputies followed him and eventually captured him after he climbed a tree in the 1200 block of Grand Avenue. Jose Villalvazo was wanted for a felony warrant as a parolee at large. The investigation is ongoing, however at this time Jose Villalvazo will be booked for 10851 CVC (stolen vehicle) and for the outstanding felony warrant. Jarod Aparicio 34, Fillmore, will be booked for 10851 CVC (stolen vehicle).

Joseph Lopez

On 01-09-2013 at approximately 1207 hours, while patrolling the parking of lot of the Santa Paula Motel, Officer’s observed a Hispanic male exit the driver’s side of a white Hyundai. The vehicle was found to be reported stolen out of the city of Ventura. The suspect subsequently got back into the vehicle and left the Motel westbound on E. Main Street. In the area of 12th and Main Street, Officer Keathley attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle. The vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed northbound on 12th Street.

Due to heavy traffic conditions and students being released from area schools, Officer Keathley discontinued his attempt to purse the vehicle. Officer Keathley maintained a visual on the vehicle which had made a left turn into the north alley of E. Main Street from 12th Street. The vehicle continued west though the alley towards 10th Street. As the vehicle entered the northbound lane of traffic on 10th, it collided into a vehicle which was northbound on 10th.

The suspect exited the driver’s side and fled on foot. As Officers gave chase, the subject ran into the business of 964 E. Main Street where he was subsequently taken into custody. The suspect was identified as Joseph Lopez, 24 out of the city of Fillmore. Further, Lopez was found to have an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for narcotic related offences.

Lopez was charged with evading arrest, hit and run with injuries, possession of illegal narcotics and vehicle theft.

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