Attempted robbery reported in Ventura
Two juveniles were arrested Friday on suspicion of attempting to rob a 76-year-old man outside a drugstore on Ventura’s east side, police said.
The man told police that around 2:40 p.m., he was confronted by a pair of 14-year-old boys who ruthlessly tried to rob him at the CVS store in the 7800 block of Telegraph Road, just east of Kimball Road. The youths were unsuccessful in their attempt, according to Cmdr. Edward Caliento said Sunday.
The man said he was walking to his home when he was approached just north of the store by a youth on an electric scooter. The teen used his scooter to block the victim’s path and demanded money, according to a Ventura Police Department news release.
The man reportedly tried to walk around the teen, who moved his scooter in front of the victim, blocking his path for a second time. The other teen then approached on an electric bicycle and helped him restrain the man before another demand for money was made, according to the police report.
The man eventually managed to avoid the youths, walked away unharmed and called 911, police said.
Two suspects were identified in connection with the crime, cited and released to their parents, police said.
Man shoots into vehicle, Port Hueneme police say
A man allegedly shot at another man’s vehicle after an argument in Port Hueneme on Friday.
Police said the altercation took place in the 2500 block of Victoria Avenue before the assailant fired one shot into the vehicle but did not injure the complaining party. The attacker then fled to Marina Village, a short street east of Victoria Avenue and Channel Islands Harbor.
According to a press release issued Saturday, the attacker was wearing a black Nike hoodie and gray sweatpants and was in possession of a black backpack.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact Detective Sgt. Jesus Chavez at jchavez@cityofporthueneme.org or 805-986-6615.
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The victim was eventually able to get around the youths and walk away without injury.
Approached by a male juvenile (Suspect #1) on an electric scooter just north of the CVS store. Suspect #1 used his scooter to block the victim’s path and demanded money from him. The victim tried to walk around suspect No. 1, but he moved his scooter in front of the victim and blocked his way for the second time. Suspect No. 1 then called on Suspect No. 2 to help him. Suspect #2 then approached on an electric bicycle and assisted in restraining the victim. Money was again demanded from the victim. The victim was eventually able to get around the youths and walk away without injury.
store in the 7800 block of Telegraph Road. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim.
The youths, both 14, were summoned and released to their parents.
and were arrested Incident: Attempted Robbery with Arrests Location: 7800 Block of Telegraph Rd. Date/Time Occurred: 11/01/24 @ 2:39 PM Officer(s) involved: Ventura Police Department PatrolSuspect(s): (1) Male juvenile – 14 years old. Ventura Resident(2) Male Juvenile – 14 years. Ventura ResidentVictim: Male – 76 years old. – Ventura Resident Report #: 24-71141
On January 24, 11, at approximately 2:39 PM, the Ventura Police Department Communications Center received a call from a 76-year-old man, indicating that he was the victim of an attempted robbery near the CVS store in the 7800 block. block of Telegraph Road. Patrol officers went to that area and contacted the victim. The victim stated that he was leaving the CVS store and walking towards his residence when he was approached by a male juvenile (Suspect #1) on an electric scooter just north of the CVS store. Suspect #1 used his scooter to block the victim’s path and demanded money from him. The victim tried to walk around suspect No. 1, but he moved his scooter in front of the victim and blocked his way for the second time. Suspect No. 1 then called on Suspect No. 2 to help him. Suspect #2 then approached on an electric bicycle and assisted in restraining the victim. Money was again demanded from the victim. The victim was eventually able to get around the youths and walk away without injury. He then called 9-1-1 to report the incident. Two juveniles matching the victim’s description were located a short distance away in the same shopping center. An officer detained the juveniles and they were eventually identified as the two suspects. The two suspects were charged with attempted theft and released to their parents
Shooting incident reported in Port Hueneme
Incident Date/Time: Incident Type: Incident Location: Case Number: Contact: November 1, 2024 / 6:05 PM Shooting Investigation 2500 block N. Victoria Avenue 24-13508 Detective Sergeant Jesus Chavez – (805) 986-6615jchavez@cityofporthueneme.org Media- requests : Police Department PIO -(805) 986-6530PHPDPIO@cityofporthueneme.org
On Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6:05 PM, Port Hueneme Police officers responded to a single gunshot heard in the area of ​​Victoria Avenue and Marina Village. Officers located a victim in the alley of Victoria Avenue. The adult victim told officers he was in a verbal dispute with a Hispanic male in the 2500 block of Victoria Avenue. During the dispute, the male suspect brandished a black colored handgun concealed in his waistband. The suspect fired one shot into the victim’s vehicle and ran east toward Marina Village. The victim suffered no injuries. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male who was wearing a black Nike hoodie and gray sweatpants and was in possession of a black backpack. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact: Detective Sergeant Jesus Chavez at jchavez@ cityofporthueneme.org or 805-986-6615. Community members can also make anonymous reports by calling VenturaCounty Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or by visiting their website at www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org
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