Jim Fryhoff

Proudly serving as the 21st Sheriff of Ventura County @VENTURASHERIFF

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

#LagunaFire Updated 1/23/2025 at 8:51 am

An EVACUATION ORDER has been issued for California State University Channel Islands and University Glen. 

ROAD CLOSURES
Potrero Road is closed.

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[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

#HughesFire Evacuation Update | 1/23/25 at 7:30am

Zone VNC-1 has been downgraded to an evacuation warning. Zone VNC-2 remains an under evacuation warning.

Zones VNC-3, VNC-4, VNC-5, VNC-6, VNC-7, and VNC-8 evacuation warnings lifted.

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[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

Great work by our deputies in Saticoy!

Proactive policing & thorough traffic stops are helping keep our community safer by stopping dangerous substances like fentanyl before reaching our community.

VCSO is committed to protecting lives & a healthier, drug-free environment.

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

Traffic Stop Results in Large Fentanyl Seizure https://t.co/ZtwNtY279P

[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

We were honored to share this moment with our local leaders as we unveiled our goals in aiding the successful transition upon our Veterans release. We appreciate the support from our local leaders and community for this new unit.

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[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

It was an honor to have our County officials beside us at the grand opening of our Veteran’s Housing Unit at our Pre-Trial Detention Facility.

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[County of Ventura @CountyVentura]

County leaders joined the @VENTURASHERIFF for today's grand opening of the new Delivering Essential Lifelong Treatment for American Vets unit. The unit will provide incarcerated vets w/the support they need for a successful transition back into the community. 🇺🇸

[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

A beautiful moment in Thousand Oaks. Proud to witness the collaboration between our communities and agency.

Best job in the world!

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

This morning @thousandoakspd Traffic Unit escorted the students of Conejo School Elementary on a field trip to Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza! We hope they have a great time on their field trip! @ConejoValleyUSD

[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

I was thrilled to walk with community members, elected officials, county leadership & public safety this morning, as we honored the life & legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Thank you to the MLK Jr. Committee of Ventura Co. for bringing together our community through this event.

[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

This morning, the Board of Supervisors honored Ventura County’s law enforcement with a proclamation for #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay.

We are grateful to serve this county beside a united team of dedicated agencies, who are aligned with one mission, to serve and protect.

[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

Proud of our VCSO Team! Congratulations to our 32 promoted personnel, laterals, and dedicated members of our agency.

[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

Here’s to 2024. Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

Sheriff's Narcotics Detectives Take Down Cocaine Delivery Service https://t.co/W9nApSQ4B5

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

2/2 Mellow will be spearheading a new Animal-Assisted Therapy Program focused on supporting the emotional well-being of inmates struggling with mental illness. With K9 Mellow, we will be able to provide the highest level of care for our vulnerable inmate population.

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

1/2 Our trendsetter, K9 Mellow, raised his paw and was officially sworn in by Sheriff Fryhoff this morning! 🐾

Mellow is a Labrador Retriever assigned to the Therapeutic Inmate Management Unit (TIMU).

[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

Update on Deputy Castaneda and K9 Danny

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

♥️🐾We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has shown support and concern for Deputy Castaneda and his K9 partner "Danny".

On Saturday night, while on duty, they were involved in a car accident that could have ended much worse...

[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

We are extremely relieved that Deputy Castaneda and K9 Danny made it out of this crash — an instantaneous moment that could’ve ended differently.

We continue to send them our thoughts and prayers during their recovery. 🙏🏻

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

Last night (8:40pm) Deputy Castaneda and his K9 partner “Danny” were responding to a call for service at Neptune’s Net reference a suspicious subject call in the parking lot.

While Deputy Castaneda was traveling southbound on PCH near Deer Creek Road, his patrol unit was …

[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

Congratulations to Kelly Roark on his completion of the Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI)!

Sherman Block SLI is a program designed to stimulate personal growth, leadership, and ethical decision-making in California law enforcement front-line supervisors.

[Jim Fryhoff @SheriffFryhoff]

Tonight Traci and I joined DA Nasarenko, Chief Whitney, and Rabbi Ari Averbach for the menorah lighting at Temple Etz Chaim. Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

Last Friday, Sheriff Fryhoff joined 38 Academy recruits for a brisk 4-mile Ranger Run.💨

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

Reminiscing on the past weekend. 🤳🏼

More memories from Shop With a Cop 2023! 👮🏼‍♀️✨👮🏻‍♂️