Sheriff’s Blotter — 93108

Trespassing x FLOCK ID / 900 block Hot Springs Road Sunday, November 16, at 15:28 hours

Deputies were contacted by the homeowners of the 900 block of Hot Springs Rd reporting an unidentified pair were seen trespassing, prowling, and casing the residence. The suspects fled in a vehicle prior to law enforcement arrival. A check of FLOCK (an automated license plate recognition database) revealed the vehicle had been seen in Fontana earlier in the day, which was consistent with the return on the license plate. Follow up to be conducted by patrol. 

Stolen Vehicle / 1700 block San Leandro — Sunday, November 16, at 01:31 hours

Deputies responded to a vehicle located in a dirt parking lot at a trail head in the 1700 block of San Leandro Ln. A record check revealed the vehicle was reported stolen out of Ojai on 11/14/25. Attempts to contact the registered owner were unsuccessful. Therefore, the vehicle was towed by Loves Towing per 22651(c) CVC. 

Unlicensed Driver / Virginia and Olive Mill Roads — Monday, November 17, at 19:50 hours

Deputies pulled over a vehicle for improperly tinted windows, at which time it was discovered the driver was unlicensed. The driver was issued a citation for 12500(a) VC and his passenger, who had a valid CDL, drove the vehicle away. 

Check Fraud / 1400 block East Valley Road — Tuesday, November 18, at 15:53 hours

On either 10/28/25 or 10/31/25, the victim entered the post office and handed an envelope addressed to Peter W. Ballas & Associates, LLC to the post office employee. Inside the envelope was a check written for a certain amount. When the victim later reviewed her bank account, she saw the check had been altered to double the amount for which she’d written it. 

Theft / 200 block Hot Springs Road — Wednesday, November 19, at 13:10 hours

Deputies responded to the area of the 270 block of Hot Springs Rd after the victim stated that his Calvin Klein prescription glasses were stolen, and he believed his personal assistant took them. A report was taken. 

Auto Advert Fraud / 900 block La Paz Road — Thursday, November 20, at 08:40 hours

Seeing a vehicle for sale on Instagram, the victim reached out expressing interest. At the time she believed she was speaking to a fellow Westmont College student via WhatsApp. She was told to send a $1,000 refundable deposit to hold the vehicle, and she did. The following day when she was supposed to test drive the vehicle the suspect requested, she sent another $1,000 deposit as others were interested as well but another $1,000 would ensure the vehicle was hers. After she refused, the conversation ended, and she realized it had been a fraudulent transaction. A courtesy report was taken and forwarded to FBI.