9 February 2012, 8:06 pm
Camarillo crime drops despite rise in violenceVentura County StarOne was suspected to be gang-related, and the other involved Oxnard residents and occurred on Camarillo's outskirts. Police quickly made arrests in both cases, DeCesari said. Robberies rose to 17 in 2011 from 12 in 2010. Aside from... Read More »
9 February 2012, 8:03 pm
Strawberry spill jams Oxnard trafficVentura County StarBy From staff reports Thousands of pounds of strawberries spilled from the back of a truck to the pavement at Fifth Street and Mountain View Avenue in Oxnard late Thursday afternoon, slowing traffic. The spill occurred about 5:40 pm, Oxnard poli... Read More »
9 February 2012, 5:58 pm
Man seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in OxnardVentura County StarBy From staff reports A man was seriously injured in Oxnard late Thursday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and North Oxnard Boulevard, police said. Police said witnesses saw... Read More »
8 February 2012, 6:35 pm
Port Hueneme extends contract with union without raisesVentura County StarThe union represents most city employees except members of the Police Department. Councilman Norman Griffaw was absent from the meeting. The council also unanimously voted to extend City Manager Dave Norman's contract thro... Read More »
8 February 2012, 10:23 am
abc7.comBurglar on the loose in Oxnard neighborhoodabc7.comOXNARD, Calif. (KABC) -- Police are warning the public about a burglar who has victimized four homes in the Rio Lindo neighborhood of Oxnard. Authorities said the suspect gained entry into four homes through an unlocked rear door or window o... Read More »
8 February 2012, 6:48 am
Morning Report: Officials investigate possible vehicle arsonsVentura County StarBy From staff reports Police and Fire: The Ventura County Sheriff's Office and Fire Department are investigating two suspected vehicle arson incidents that occurred Tuesday night, officials said.The first vehicle was... Read More »
7 February 2012, 5:39 pm
Police investigate burglaries in OxnardVentura County StarBy From staff reports Oxnard police Tuesday were investigating four residential burglaries on Blanca Place, Stanford Avenue, Hermosa Way and Junto Lane, all in the Rio Lindo neighborhood. During one burglary, the resident was home when someon... Read More »
7 February 2012, 2:54 pm
Oxnard man accused of Ventura gas theft attemptVentura County StarBy From staff reports A 48-year-old Oxnard man was arrested early Tuesday on suspicion of trying to siphon gas from vehicles at a Ventura apartment complex, police said. The man was arrested about 4 am after police responded to a repo... Read More »
3 February 2012, 12:10 pm
CBS LocalPolice offer tips for Super-safe SundayVentura County StarBy Cindy Von Quednow The California Highway Patrol and local police will be looking for drunken drivers on Super Bowl Sunday. The Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force will have roving patrols Sunday in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks and other communit... Read More »
2 February 2012, 4:54 pm
Violent, property crimes down in OxnardVentura County StarViolent crimes, including rape and robbery, decreased by about 10 percent in 2011, and property crimes dropped by about 13 percent, Oxnard police said. The same was true across California and the United States, but police said no single facto... Read More »