Moorpark man arrested for kidnapping his girlfriend

capsule arial,sans-serif;”>On September 15, 2015, at approximately 2:00 PM, a citizen notified deputies at the Moorpark Police station that a domestic violence incident occurred between 36 year old Brian Tarter and his girlfriend. The witness last saw the couple driving in the area of Los Angeles Ave. and Spring Rd. in the City of Moorpark.

The subsequent extensive search and investigation lead deputies to the 13000 block of Deering Lane where they were able to speak with the victim and establish that various crimes had occurred.  Tarter was located inside the residence and was arrested without incident. 

He was arrested on charges of kidnapping, making criminal threats, and domestic violence. He was booked into the East County Jail Facility with a bail of $250,000.

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).