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AnalysisJul 7, 2026Thousand Oaks man arrested after threatening to kill elderly parents with knife
The Quiet Terror Next Door: What the Thousand Oaks Standoff Reveals About Elder Vulnerability A 36 year old Thousand Oaks man faces a long list of felony charges, including arson and elder abuse, following a high stakes
Casey Hayes
CRIMEJul 7, 20263 minReseda Woman Pleads Guilty to Murder for County's First Fentanyl Murder Conviction
This news covers the first fentanyl murder conviction in Ventura County. The crime was committed by Charity Faith Wiles of Reseda, who pled guilty to second-degree murder after selling a deadly mixture of synthetic drug with fentanyl and xylazine to a Simi Valley man who then overdosed.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsJul 7, 20263 minA young man was walking in the dark when two cars struck him minutes apart.
A 28-year-old Oxnard resident died early Monday morning after being struck by two different vehicles on Victoria Avenue.
Elena Sterling
CRIMEJul 6, 20262 minGun and Fireworks Seized in Alleyway Enforcement Bust on Isleton Place
An enhanced holiday patrol by the Oxnard Police Department ended with a loaded handgun off the streets and a heavy financial penalty for illegal explosives on the Fourth of July.
Lana J. Yang
Grossman TrialJul 6, 20263 minCommunity Slams Convicted Killer Rebecca Grossman’s "Innocence Documentary" Ahead of Crucial PCH Murder Trial
A grassroots community coalition has issued an urgent holiday safety alert, taking direct aim at high-profile local defense tactics while calling for a massive shift in driver accountability across Southern California.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEJul 6, 20263 minLamborghini, Porsches, and Hummer Seized as Massive SoCal Auto Theft Ring Is Smashed
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office East County Special Enforcement Unit has concluded a lengthy and complex investigation into an organized vehicle theft operation that targeted luxury and high-performance vehicles throughout Southern California.
Lana J. Yang
CrimeJul 6, 20263 minA traffic stop took a sudden turn when a driver pointed police to his own loaded gun
An Oxnard traffic stop ended with the arrest of a suspect named Librado after he told officers about a loaded 9mm gun inside his car.
Elena Sterling
Local NewsJul 6, 20264 minOXNARD STABBING SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER VIOLENT STREET FIGHT LEAVES ONE HOSPITALIZED
An Oxnard resident was rushed to emergency surgery after a violent knife attack, leading to a swift arrest by local police.
Casey Hayes
Local NewsJul 6, 20262 minPort Hueneme Police Raid Maxine Avenue After Neighborhood Tips
A major stash of illegal black-market fireworks was taken off local streets just in time for the Independence Day holiday, following tips from alert neighborhood residents.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEJul 3, 20262 minAttempted Murder Suspect Shot After Turning on Guarding Officer in Hospital Room
A domestic violence arrest turned into a police shooting on the fourth floor of Los Robles Hospital in Thousand Oaks.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsJul 3, 20263 minSharp Resident Catches Trunk Dealer Selling Dangerous Illegal Fireworks To Kids
A neighbor's quick call led police to find a stash of illegal fireworks inside a car surrounded by kids.
Elena Sterling
Local NewsJul 3, 20264 minOxnard DUI driver hits e-bike rider who ran stop sign, leaving 30-year-old in critical condition
A serious traffic crash in Oxnard left an e-bike rider with critical injuries on July 3, raising new concerns about street safety.
Casey Hayes
public-safetyJul 2, 20261 min20-year-old Oxnard man arrested after police find short-barreled rifle during search warrant
Oxnard police arrested a driver and seized a loaded, unregistered handgun during a late-night street patrol.
Casey Hayes
Local CrimeJul 2, 20263 minFive kids went on a joyride in a stolen car. A smart camera caught them in a Walmart parking lot.
Five teenagers in a stolen Hollywood car were stopped by Simi Valley police after a FLOCK camera triggered an instant alert.
Elena Sterling
US NewsJul 1, 20262 minMAN RECEIVES SENTENCE FOR KILLING JEWISH DEMONSTRATOR DURING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROTEST
Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji has been sentenced to one year in county jail after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Paul Kessler.
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CRIMEJul 1, 20262 minMoorpark Man Sentenced to Jail and Probation in Death of Paul Kessler
Moorpark resident Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji has been sentenced to one year in the county jail and two years of felony probation for the death of 69-year-old Paul Kessler. Alnaji previously pleaded guilty to felony involuntary manslaughter and felony battery causing serious bodily injury. He also admitted special allegations that he personally inflicted great bodily injury, used a weapon, and that the victim was particularly vulnerable.
Lana J. Yang
CRIMEJul 1, 20263 minJury Convicts Lancaster Man of Human Trafficking, Abusing Young Woman
A ruthless Lancaster predator faces nearly half a century behind bars after a Ventura County jury found him guilty of running a violent human trafficking ring disguised as a romance. Twenty-five-year-old Jalen Amir Yoakum was convicted on multiple heavy felonies including human trafficking for sexual exploitation, pimping, pandering, domestic violence, and witness intimidation.
Lana J. Yang
Local NewsJun 30, 20263 minHe wanted a late-night beachside light show. He ended up in handcuffs instead.
Port Hueneme police arrested a man late Saturday night after finding him setting off illegal fireworks on the beach.
Elena Sterling
local-crimeJun 30, 20263 minA teen wanted a pair of headphones. Police say he pulled a gun to take them.
A 19-year-old faces felony charges after a broad daylight robbery near a Ventura bus depot, but the gun he used has vanished.
Elena Sterling
CRIMEJun 29, 20263 minTeenager Found Guilty of Premeditated First-Degree Murder After Brutally Beating and Stomping Disabled Oxnard Man Sleeping Outside Church
A horrific and stomach-turning act of violence against one of Oxnard's most vulnerable residents has finally concluded in juvenile court, exposing the disturbing depravity of two local teens.
Lana J. Yang