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Rosemead Man Arrested After $84K Phone Scam Targeting Elderly Victim in Camarillo

CAMARILLO, CA — July 2, 2026 – In May 2026, a 70-year-old Camarillo man received a phone call from someone claiming to work for an online banking security service. According

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Three Suspects Arrested in Connection with Fatal Overdose at Goleta Motel

GOLETA, CA  — July 3, 2026  — Three men have been arrested and charged with felony narcotics offenses in connection with the fatal overdose of a 20-year-old woman found dead

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Probationer Arrested for Attacking Shoppers at a Target Store in Simi Valley

SIMI VALLEY, CA  — June 21st 2026 — A Simi Valley man out on probation for prior crimes for less than than 24 hours was arrested on June 17 for

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Fillmore Man Arrested on Arson Allegations After Santa Clara River Bottom Fire

FILLMORE, CA  — June 22, 2026 — A brush fire that swept through approximately 1.5 acres of the Santa Clara River bottom on the outskirts of the City of Fillmore on

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A Santa Maria Man Was Arrested on Kidnapping and Attempted Murder Charges

SANTA MARIA, CA  — – June 23, 2026 – An arrest has been made in connection with an attempted murder investigation stemming from an April 2026 domestic violence incident that left

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Suspect Arrested in Kidnapping of 17-Year-Old Girl in Oxnard

OXNARD, CA  — June 21st 2026 — A “disturbance call” led to assault and the kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl. On the night of January 15, Oxnard police of 0fficers

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Homeless Man Arrested on DUI & Firearm Charges

THOUSAND OAKS, CA  — June 22, 2026  — A Ventura homeless man reportedly walked into an office building with a loaded firearm. On the afternoon of June 17, when The

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Camarillo Man Arrested on Child Pornography Allegations

CAMARILLO, CA  — June 22nd 2026 — A Camarillo man is in custody on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. James Castaneda, 34, of Camarillo was arrested at

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Nurse Charged With 77 Felonies in Elder Abuse Case

By F. Scott Faulkner June 9, 2026 – Santa Barbara County, CA A registered nurse is facing 77 felony charges alleging the operation of an unlicensed in-home health care business

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Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Oxnard Woman

CAMARILLO, CA — June 6th 2026 —  A months-long narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of an Oxnard woman after detectives found suspected drugs, sales evidence and a loaded