Ventura Police Department – Incident Press Release
On March 30th, 2021, members of the Ventura Police Department SCU unit conducted a search warrant in the 700 block of Topeka Ave. due to an investigation into narcotics sales. Detectives using investigative tools were able to identify a primary suspect as Charles Hardison.
During the execution of the search warrant and the subsequent investigation, detectives recovered fentanyl, methamphetamines, alprazolam, oxycodone, and evidence of narcotics sales in Hardison’s home.
As a result of the investigation, Charles Hardison was arrested for possession for sale of controlled substances.
A search of the Ventura County Superior Court shows that Charles Hardison has prior arrests for possession of substances or materials, with the intent to make a destructive device or explosive, manufacturing methamphetamines, and possession for sale of controlled substances.