Homicide Investigation Update:
On 5/31/25, Sheriff’s Dispatch received multiple calls stating a female may have been murdered on Sisar Road in the unincorporated area of Santa Paula.
The suspect, Hillairet was located and arrested on June 2, 2025 in Baja California.
☀️ Summer’s Almost Here, Ojai! 🌄
With the weather heating up, we know many of you are itching to hit the trails and enjoy the beauty of our backcountry.
🚫 No Trespassing – The area around Matilija Dam and certain access points to the springs are private property.
On 05/10/2025, at about 9:00 AM, Ojai Patrol deputies arrested (A) Javier Soriano Cassarubias for his involvement in the brandishing of a firearm and criminal threats incident that occurred the night of 05/09/2025 in the unincorporated area of Ojai known as Oak View.
Introducing Ojai Police Chief Jenkins. Chief Jenkins previously served the Ojai community as a deputy and is excited to return in his new leadership role!
Great turnout at Starbucks on Friday! Law enforcement and fire agencies came together to connect with the community over coffee. It was a wonderful opportunity for conversations, building stronger bonds, and showing support for public safety in the Ojai Valley.
We’re taking over Starbucks for some caffeine and conversation.
CHP, Forest Service, Probation and the fire department will be joining us. Some come ask some questions or just say hello!
1/2 Hey Ojai, it’s time to get in step with winter prep. A wet El Nino winter is predicted for 2024, bringing the potential for more nuisance flooding in the Community of Foster Park. Help us help you by preparing for storms ahead of time
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day & the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. For our station, forever in our hearts, Sergeant Ron Helus & Deputy Donald Gregory, who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Our @vcsok9unit and @vcsok9andy have been hard at work. K9 Andy has located approximately 13,000 fentanyl pills 3 pounds of the deadly substance in Thousand Oaks. Street value? About 130k! Thanks for all the hard work and dedication of our k9 teams.
A major storm is forecast to impact #VenturaCounty. Visit https://t.co/ZPS6VForrX for info on advisories, evacuations & shelters. / Se ha pronosticado que una gran tormenta impactará al Condado de Vta. Visite https://t.co/ZPS6VForrX para información sobre evacuaciones y refugios.
Did you know we’re a proud partner in the #SparkofLove Toy Drive? 🎁
Want to spread holiday cheer? You can drop off unwrapped toys through Dec 16 at any of our stations across #VenturaCounty.
Thanks for helping make the holiday season ✨merry & bright✨for children in need!🎄
❗️ONE pill can kill❗️
We partnered with @OxnardUnion to spread #awareness about the dangers of Fentanyl. As #YourVCSO, it is our priority to keep our residents safe. Our deputies are equipped to handle & potentially REVERSE an overdose.