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Owner’s Dog Unharmed by House-sitting Crooks

Photo: Stock Image Everyone needs a vacation once in a while, but travel plans can be problematic for home owners with pets. One solution, of course, is to engage the

Ventura

Fake I.D. Leads to Felony Arrest of Wanted Felon

Photo: Stock Image Underage high schoolers and college kids have traditionally been given a pass whenever they’re caught by an observant clerk trying to buy a six pack at their

Ventura

New Task Force Nabs Family of Thieves

Photo: Stock Image Media stories detailing lax prosecutorial standards in cases of property crime may inspire roaming bands of shoplifters and retail thieves, but those with criminal intent may soon

Ventura

Pharmacy Burglars Busted

Photo: Stock Image Evidence of the demand for street drugs and illicit pharmaceuticals continues to surface with a recent spate of retail drug store burglaries. Individuals either suffering from the

Santa Barbara

Missing License Plate Leads to DUI and Narcotics Arrest

Photo: Stock Image 23-year-old Solvang resident Eduardo Andres Sanchez made several mistakes when he got behind the wheel of his car and went for a drive just after the midnight

Santa Barbara

Three Arrested in Fatal Holiday Shooting

Photo: Stock Image A holiday house party at a Santa Maria residence on the afternoon of December 17, 2023 came to a violent end when three men attempted to rob

Santa Barbara

Child Torture and Abuse Arrest

Photo: Stock Image It’s unlikely that 35-year-old Santa Maria resident Jenny Altaira Patino will soon be nominated as Mother of the Year if the felony charges filed against her by

Ventura

Pharmacy Burglar Busted

Photo: Stock Image With controlled substances, illegal drugs, and purloined pills persisting as hot commodities in the world of street crime, it’s no wonder that more of the folks dealing

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Avocado Thief Busted with Meth

Photo: Stock Image The eternal question (“Are avocados a fruit or a vegetable?”) may continue to go unanswered, but there is no such unresolved issue when it comes to picking

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Arrested with Gun on Court Property

Photo: Stock Image If 40-year-old Port Hueneme resident Sean Briseno was competing for an early high ranking in this year’s “Darwin Awards” (recognizing the most stupid behavior each calendar year),