Oxnard Pair arrested for Organized Retail Theft in Camarillo

Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release During the month of April 2021, deputies assigned to the Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit began investigating a rash of thefts that occurred over a two week period at various Target department stores throughout Ventura County. During the crimes, a male and female suspect were observed on surveillance footage […]
Headquarters Station Launches “Etch and Catch” Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Program – Ventura/Oxnard/Unincorporated Areas

In an effort to deter would-be thieves and to track stolen catalytic converters, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Headquarters Patrol Station has teamed up with several local automotive businesses to participate in the “Etch and Catch” anti-theft program. The goal is to deter a potential thief who might be planning to steal your vehicle’s catalytic converter. […]
Illegal Marijuana Grow Operation Busted off of Tierra Rejada Road

Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Street Team received information about a marijuana grow in the 900 block of East Tierra Rejada Road in unincorporated area between Simi Valley and Moorpark. During this investigation, detectives confirmed an active marijuana grow was unlicensed and illegal. On April […]
Suspect Arrested for Possession of a Firearm & Narcotics in Ventura

Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release On April 29, 2021, detectives assigned to the Sheriff’s Gang Unit contacted and arrested a local gang member for possession of narcotics and a stolen firearm that was loaded. In early April, Gang Unit detectives received information that local gang member Joseph Guinn was in possession of an […]
Suspects arrested for Smuggling Narcotics into a Jail Facility, and Conspiracy

Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release On April 28, 2021, deputies assigned to the Todd Road Jail Classification Unit and detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit concluded an investigation into narcotics being smuggled into the Ventura County Jail. The investigation involved Gilbert Vasquez, an inmate in the Ventura County Jail, and […]
Identity Theft Suspect Arrested for Elder Abuse and Possession of a Firearm

Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release Two suspects from Ventura were arrested for a three-month crime spree that involved mail thefts, check fraud, and identity thefts throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. On December 21, 2020, deputies responded to a report of a theft of checks from a residence in the 1500 Block […]
Multiple ATM skimmers have been discovered at local banks in Thousand Oaks.

Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release Between April 13, 2021 and April 28, 2021, the Thousand Oaks Police Department, along with technicians from local banks, discovered five ATM debit card skimming devices installed inside the ATM’s. On April 13, 2021, the Thousand Oaks Police Department met with the ATM technicians and discovered that a […]
Thousand Oaks | Road Rage Incident at East Hillcrest Drive and North Moorpark Road

Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release The Thousand Oaks Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance regarding a road rage incident. On 04/26/21, between the hours of 10:45 p.m. and 10:50 p.m., a significant “road rage” incident occurred in the area spanning from East Hillcrest Drive and Erbes Road through the general area […]
Ventura Arrests for Domestic Violence, Possession of Firearm and Narcotics

Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release On April 22, 2021, members of the Ventura County Post Release Offender Supervision (PROS) Unit and Ventura Police Department (VPD) located & arrested three subjects for firearms and narcotics violations at the La Quinta Inn located at 5818 Valentine Road in Ventura. One of the suspects was also […]
Upper Ojai Search and Rescue Team Save Injured Dog

Ventura County Sheriff – Incident Press Release Ventura County Sheriff’s Upper Ojai Search and Rescue Team assists in extricating an injured canine from the Los Padres National Forrest. On 04-23-2021, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Upper Ojai Search and Rescue Team answered the call of an injured canine on the Sespe Creek Trail. Lusha, the […]














