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Port Hueneme Man Charged With Multiple Felonies After Firearm and Meth Found in Courthouse Lot
In a twist that reads like a procedural crime drama, Sean Briseno, a 40-year-old convict from Port Hueneme, found himself back in handcuffs after deputies discovered a loaded firearm in his vehicle, parked on the lot of the very courthouse where he was attending a hearing for another pending criminal matter. Ventura County Sheriff's Office deputies, in coordination with the West County Special Enforcement Unit, detained Briseno at the Ventura County Superior Court on April 19, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
Oxnard man was high on drugs before murdering Grandmother and her granddaughter
An Oxnard man was convicted of two second-degree murder counts for the fatal deaths of a grandmother and her granddaughter four years ago, according to Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. The post Oxnard man was high on drugs before murdering Grandmother and her granddaughter appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Earthquake rattles parts of Tri-Counties
An earthquake rocked parts of the Tri-Counties. The magnitude 4.1 quake occurred at 1:49 Wednesday afternoon, and was centered near Corona, in northwestern Riverside County. There were no reports of injuries, or damage. Some people reported feeling it in eastern Ventura County, especially in Simi Valley. But, there were also...
Money seized in drug busts used to fund Ventura County drug treatment program
Authorities in Ventura County are funneling cash seized from drug crimes to help pay for addiction treatment services. On Wednesday, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced $10,000 had been distributed to the Health Care Foundation for Ventura County as part of the program. The donations will be made annually and will increase over time […]
Simi Valley Home Engulfed in Flames, Family of Five Displaced and Rescued by Ventura County Firefighters
Firefighters battled a blaze that ripped through a two-story Simi Valley home on Medina Avenue, officials said. The Ventura County Fire Department quelled the fire that started outside the house before spreading to the attic and an upstairs bedroom, according to the VCFD PIO. One individual was rescued from the...
Roundup: Ojai man dies after scooter crash, driver in fatal 101 crash a no-show in court
An 80-year-old Ojai man who was struck by a vehicle Saturday while riding his three-wheel mobility scooter later died from his injuries, authorities said. Ventura County Sheriff's officials said they learned of David Whalen's death Monday but it was not immediately clear when he died after being hospitalized. The crash...
Oxnard Police arrest man for multiple firearm violations Tuesday
Oxnard Police Department (OPD) officers arrested a 23-year-old man for possession of a loaded firearm and multiple firearm violations early Tuesday morning. The post Oxnard Police arrest man for multiple firearm violations Tuesday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Ventura man sentenced to five years in state prison for criminal threats and officer assault
The Ventura County District Attorney's Office (VC DAO) announced a five-year sentence for Nathan Journigan of Ventura after he pled guilty to criminal threats and felony prevention of a police officer from performing their duty. The post Ventura man sentenced to five years in state prison for criminal threats and officer assault appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Man dies from fatal traffic collision near 300 block of Grand Ave. in Ojai Sunday afternoon
A man died from injuries sustained in a fatal traffic collision on Sunday afternoon near the 300 Block of Grand Ave, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office (VCSO). The post Man dies from fatal traffic collision near 300 block of Grand Ave. in Ojai Sunday afternoon appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Roundup: 1 arrested in Oxnard shooting; teens nabbed in armed robbery near Ventura Pier
Here's a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies:. A 47-year-old Oxnard resident was arrested in connection with a shooting in central Oxnard Wednesday night. The Oxnard Police Department said it received reports of a shooting at 9 p.m. in an industrial area near Date and Pine...
Summer school no more: Oxnard Union leans on online credit recovery program
In 2019, Oxnard Union High School District had the lowest graduation rate in Ventura County at 85.4%. An online credit recovery program has helped boost rates to about 90%. As many as 4,000 students take the four-week courses a year. There were times during the last four years that Camarillo...
Ventura County museum that's home to rare cars, trucks, SUV's, and even travel trailers to close
Start your motors! The Tri-Counties is home to a one of a kind museum. that's home to more than 40 rare and unusual vehicles. But, the chance to see them is going to become even more rare, because the two decade old Murphy Auto Museum is closing. "The oldest (vehicle)...
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