Category Archives: Harbor Patrol Blotter

Vol. 17, No. 15 – April 17 – April 30, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 3/27	9:05pm, observed the Manson Dredge in the A-basin of the harbor conducting “beneficial reuse” of sediment to replenish harbor and beaches downcoast.
Thursday 3/28	3:12pm, received report of a Hazard to Navigation in the keys. Officers responded in Rescue B19 and removed a 20ft long garden hose floating in basin. 6:34pm, received report of a female screaming near VHV C-dock. Officers responded, found the female transient as reported, escorted her to Harbor Blvd.
Friday 3/29	4:07am, dispatched to a fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded, assisted the patient up off floor, no injuries were sustained. 3:20pm, received report of illegal fishing at Pond in Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and removed the young men from the park.
Saturday 3/30	9:33am, officers cleaning, relocating equipment in preparation for their Boat House remodel and rebuilding beginning next week. 2:09pm, while on patrol, observed 5mph buoy in the A-basin off station. Officers towed it back to its position, moved during dredging.
Sunday 3/31	12:32am, dispatched to 99 y/o unconscious. Officers responded with AMR / VFD and assisted with treatment and preparing for transport.
Monday 4/1	3:20pm, received report of 2 transients attempting to use thrown away paddle boards to paddle to the Santa Clara Rivermouth from the L/R. Officers were able to convince them to postpone the adventure. Issued warning for no PFD’s.
Tuesday 4/2	3:10pm, dispatched to vehicle in the water at the L/R, officers responded by land and water. Once on scene, determined no one in the vehicle. The individual was retrieving their vessel and accidently backed into the water. Vehicle towed out of the water with assistance from TowBoat US and Anacapa towing.
Thursday 4/4	.10:40am, received a request for disposing of expired flares. Officers explained US coast guard receives flares at CI Harbor safety expo or contact USCG.
Friday 4/5	4:43pm, while on patrol in truck, flagged down by injured individual at the launch ramp. Officers rendered first aid for an injured thumb, released at scene. 6:51pm, received report of an injured seabird, Greeb on Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded and were able to capture the bird for rescue group and rehabilitation.
Saturday 4/6	5:15am, received request to jumpstart security vehicle in the village. Officers responded and were able to start the vehicle. 12:18am, dispatched to a sick person in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD and AMR with the patient. 3:22pm, dispatched to investigation of large oil spill occurring at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded, found Manson conducting beneficial reuse, or replenishment of sand erosion. The operation was explained to concerned patrons and caller.
Sunday 4/7	6:33am, observed bad weather forecast again, raised Gale Warning pennants. 2:25pm, dispatched to an unknown medical at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded and found the patient intoxicated and going in and out of the ocean, to the concern of beach patrons. Convinced the individual to stay out of the sea. 11:33pm, officers securing vessels due to gusty winds loosening lines.
Monday 4/8	10:44am, advising fire dispatch that primary response vehicle is Out-of-Service, 2^nd vehicle in primary role. Harbor 1 needs diagnostics and fuel tank repair. 11:41am, dispatched to a sick person at the Surfers Knoll parking lot. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient who was transported to hospital. 5:03pm, received report of a disgruntled customer at gift shop in the village. Officers responded and diffused the situation, customer satisfied with returns.
Tuesday 4/9	8:47am, officers conducting traffic control in Fireboat/Rescue B19 for Manson Dredge returning to Pierpont Basin for repairs.

Vol. 17, No. 14 – April 3 – April 16, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 3/12	10:55am, officers issued Harbor Patrol badge stickers to Moorpark unified school district children for participating in beach cleanup at Harbor Cove. 7:45pm, while on patrol in Rescue B-19, officers contacted several vessels engaged in hoop netting near the breakwall. Warnings were issued for a motorized kayak without navigation lights, not registered. Another vessel with 3 POB’s, requesting contact info because they are having mechanical issues.
Wednes 3/13	1:45pm, dispatched to an aircraft down near Faria Beach. Officers responded in Fireboat with US coast guard and VC sheriff helicopter, but call was false alarm.
Thursday 3/14	6:30pm, dispatched to an assault at VWM D-dock. Officers responded with VFD/AMR and VPD to assist a 52 y/o male with major injuries from a fight with trespassers. The patient refused treatment or transportation to hospital.
Friday 3/15	10:03am, officers placing flowers at the Paul Korber Memorial at Harbor Cove. Today is the anniversary for the Harbor Patrol Officer, who tragically died in an Ocean Rescue in the South Jetty rip current.
Saturday 3/16	4:40pm, dispatched to a capsized kayak, person in the water near the District longdock. Officers responded, assisted victim onto the Fireboat.
Sunday 3/17	11:03am, received a request for a tow of a 34ft sailboat being towed by another. Officers responded in the Fireboat, took over the tow 1mile outside harbor. 4:47pm, dispatched to a boat fire at VWM phase II. Officers responded in the Fireboat, found an older motor vessel with heavy exhaust, no fire.
Tuesday 3/19	7:00am, contacting a nuisance sailboat at the launch ramp. The skipper, “Garth” has far worn out his welcome at most harbors in the area. He was reluctant to leave, officers wrote a citation for failing to obtain permission to secure. 10:03pm, while on patrol, issued written warnings to two fishermen for multiple violations of ordinances and State fishing laws. Contacted the pair hoop netting at the breakwall, terminated their voyage for no lifejackets or flares.
Wednes 3/20	11:44pm, received request for access to marina for Fish & Wildlife warden investigating a fisherman stealing hoop nets at the breakwall, he was arrested. 11:59pm, 2023/24 California spiny lobster season closes till October 2024.
Thursday 3/21	10:30am, officers meeting with Manson Construction discussing the upcoming maintenance dredging of Ventura Harbor. This year Manson will dredge into the harbor and into the keys for first time in years. Also they will dredge the main channel and the sandtrap, hopefully replenishing harbor beaches that have been heavily eroded this last winter by storms and large waves.

Saturday 3/23	11:17am, received report of a transient stealing items from construction site on Anchors Way. Ventura PD was contacted and they investigated the incident. 4:45pm, officers monitoring large commercial vessels returning to port with dangerous entrance conditions and Manson Dredge in the entrance.
Tuesday 3/26	5:30am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant. 9:06am, received request for Dredge passing instructions from a boater in the keys. Advised he could contact the dredge by hailing “Mr. Manson” VHF 16/67 for passing instructions from dredge captain.

Vol. 17, No. 13 – Mar 20 – April 2, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 2/27	2:00pm, received report of an RC sailboat caught in a dock near Marina Park. Officers responded, were able to rescue the RC sailboat, returned to owner. 10:24pm, dispatched to pregnancy issue at restrooms in the Village. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist a 20 y/o homeless female have labor pains. The patient refused treatment and/or any assistance from responders.
Wednes 2/28	6:30am, dispatched to injured ankle in riverbottom south of Surfers Knoll. Officers responded with AMR/VFD and transported medics to the scene in Patrol truck. The patient was treated and transported to local hospital 6:30pm, while on patrol in the Fireboat, officers contacted several vessels engaged in hoop net fishing. All fishermen followed ordinances.
Thursday 2/29	10:30am, Patrol Officers training new Marine Safety Officers on duties as deckhands on rescue vessels and other duties for MSO’s.
Friday 3/1	4:40pm, dispatched to traumatic injuries on commercial vessel Island Explorer. Officers responded to VHV I-dock, assisted with moving the patient to a gurney.
Saturday 3/2	9:40am, new patrol officers undertaking the USCG license application, after passing all testing. Seasoned patrol officers assisting with the lengthy process.
Sunday 3/3	8:33am, officers raised Gale warning pennants for winds gusting to 35kts later. 11:13am, dispatched to a fall patient at the VYC. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with a 98 y/o patient who fell on the dock. 6:57pm, dispatched to difficulty breathing at VYC. Officers responded with AMR/VFD and assisted the patient, who was eventually transported to hospital.

Thursday 3/7	8:31am, dispatched to a traffic accident on Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist a patient with neck/hip pain. Patient transported. 7:44pm, dispatched to an ill person in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist the patient who was transported to hospital.
Friday 3/8	9:58am, a sink hole was discovered near the entry feature at Spinnaker Dr. The City of Ventura is repairing sewer lines that have failed in the area. 8:43pm, while on patrol in the truck, officers observed that Navigator Dr. north bound lanes were closed due to the sink hole and sewer work by Ventura City.
Saturday 3/9	3:51pm, while on patrol in Fireboat, officers observed a large hat blown off a crew member of the dive boat Spectre. The hat was retrieved and returned. 8:00pm, while on patrol in vehicle, observed a large bon fire near Surfers Knoll. Officers contacted the youths, extinguished the fire. A large group was forming, parking in the village. Ventura PD was on scene, dispersing the crowd.
Sunday 3/10	5:15pm, received report of a suspicious person frightening customers at the Casa de Regalos in the village. Officers responded, contacted the individual who was under the influence of some sort of opioid. He eventually sped up his purchase after what seemed like forever to count his money and left without incident.
Monday 3/11	10:00am, officers conducting tow training with Fireboat and Rescue Boat 19. 11:50am, received a mayday call via cellphone from the skipper of a disabled motor vessel near the Ventura Pier. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 to assist the disabled vessel and towed to the launch ramp. 10:15pm, while returning from patrol in the vehicle, observed the power go out throughout the harbor. Fielding multiple calls for information on the outage. Relaying to inquiries that officers were in the dark about the cause. 10:17pm, dispatched to electric hazard near the National Parks building. Officers responded with VFD, unable to locate source, contacted Edison.
Tuesday 3/12	7:45pm, contacting several vessels hoop netting near the entrance. Most vessels were deficient in safety equipment. Issued warnings for violations.

Vol. 17, No. 12 – Mar 6 – Mar 19, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 2/14	9:40am, received a report of a bird trapped in a business in the village. Officers responded and the bird was able to free itself from the business without incident. 11:41am, dispatched to a traffic accident on Spinnaker Drive involving two motorcycles. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with two patients who sustained severe injuries, they were treated, then transported to the hospital.
Thursday 2/15	11:10am, received report of a Hazard to Navigation in the middle finger of the keys. Officers responded in the Fireboat, removed a 4x8ft piece of plywood.
Friday 2/16	5:05pm, received report of a hit-n-run involving a boat trailer at the launch ramp. Officers assisted with towing an elite ocean rowing boat to patrol dock for storage because the trailers’ roller was destroyed, they were unable to retrieve it.
Saturday 2/17	7:55am, received report of dry storage entry gate malfunctioning. Officers responded and attempted to trouble-shoot. opening unit sustained major damage, likely from a boat trailer. Gate secured after attempts to repair unsuccessful.
Sunday 2/18	8:30am, officers patrolling the Ventura Point on Rescue Watercraft to assist and/or conduct water rescues of distressed surfers along with State Parks. Several ocean rescues and safety contacts were executed of surfers in distress. 9:45am, received report of transients trespassing at VWM restrooms. Officers responded and contacted a couple attempting to use the private restrooms.
Monday 2/19	7:00am, officers used delineators/caution tape to close Navigator Dr for flooding 5:10pm, responded to a small vessel with 2 POB’s hoop netting in the sandtrap. Observed the vessel nearly swamped by a huge wave/whitewater blast over the breakwall. Terminated the skipper’s voyage, escorted to the longdock for safety inspection.

Tuesday 2/20	6:27am, dispatched to fall patient in Ventura Marina Community. Lifted patient. 11:45am, dispatched to a Boat Fire in VWM A-dock. Officers responded in Fireboat and in HP vehicle to a 60ft powerboat fully involved. With help from tenants using dock fire hose and VFD, the fire was knocked down before it could spread to other vessels nearby. Officers moved “exposed” vessels away until the fire was extinguished. The incident is under investigation; vessel is a total loss.
Wednes 2/21	8:15pm, received a call for assistance from a 4-person rowboat off Santa Clara River mouth, en route to Manhattan Beach on a training voyage. One of the rowers is seasick. The crew was taken aboard the Fireboat, TowBoat US towed the rowing vessel back to Harbor. The crew is training to row to Hawaii in June.
Saturday 2/24	6:50am, while on patrol in the vehicle, officers observed a large pile of trash near Harbor Cove. Cleaned up the considerable mess of various large items taken from a dumpster officers deposited yesterday. Apparently upset transients. 1:40pm, received report of a lost person in the village. After gathering information including description of person, reporting party found the individual 9:15pm, received report of two large bon fires south of Surfers Knoll while conducting lockups. Officers responded with Ventura PD and assisted with breaking up the large parties and extinguishing the fires.
Sunday 2/25	12:45pm, dispatched to a vehicle and trailer in the water at the launch ramp. Officers responded by land and sea, found the vehicle submerged and still connected to the boat/trailer. After hours of debate, the owner finally relented and took responsibility for the accident. TowBoat US assisted with towing the vehicle out of the water. Unfortunately, the vehicle is a total loss.

Vol. 17, No. 11 – Feb 21 – Mar 5, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 1/31	8:45am, observed 1/8mile visibility dense fog bank, activated fog signal.
Thursday 2/1	7:08am, observing heavy rain downpours. Navigator Dr is flooded, officers deploying barricades near Spinnaker Dr and Anchors Way closing Navigator. 10:28am, observed a rigid hull inflatable aground on the rip rap near Marina Park. Officers responded, contacted TowBoat US and assisted removal. The vessel was one of theirs, broke free from mooring in the middle of the night.
Friday 2/2	8:21am, dispatched to a vessel listing heavily in Portside Marina. Officers responded in Fireboat, found the vessel with the transom nearly underwater. Pumps were used to dewater vessel, Tow Boat US towed the vessel to boatyard. 4:05pm, observed a family preparing to go hoop netting on kayaks at the launch ramp. Officers contacted the group, advised of hazardous conditions. They left.
Saturday 2/3	9:40am, officers preparing for the storm, placing dewatering pumps in all vessels and vehicles for flooding from the predicted heavy rains and inclement weather. 12:20pm, strong South Winds beset a small bird that was blown into the Port District Building. Officers were able to convince the bird to fly out of building. 7:35pm, received request to dewater a fishing seiners skiff in commercial docks. Officers responded and dewatered the vessel with electric pumps.
Sunday 2/4	11:35am, dispatched to a vessel taking on water in VIM. Officers responded in the Fireboat, were able to dewater the vessel in its slip. Bilge pump disabled. 9:38pm, dispatched to a fire in the Harbor Cove Restrooms. Officers responded with VFD, found a transient with a warming fire in one of the restrooms.
Tuesday 2/6	4:45pm, officers inspecting the temporary work keeping the Marina Park Dock from floating away. The dock was still intact, light surge conditions present.
Wednes 2/7	8:16pm, while securing restrooms at Harbor Cove, officers found a 40 y/o female reporting she was abandoned, no here to go. Officers contacted VPD for homeless care, but the warming center was closed. Provided kit with warm clothes/blankets, also allowed her to stay in restroom due to inclement weather.
Thursday 2/8	6:05am, dispatched to traffic accident near VIM parking lot. Officers responded with VPD/VFD, found the vehicle high-centered on median. No injuries or intoxication issues involved. Patrol was able to tow the vehicle off the median.
Friday 2/9	9:33am, while on patrol in the Fireboat, officers observed considerable Hazards to Navigation including large logs and all sorts of flotsam outside the harbor. 12:58pm, dispatched to a wellness check of a person living in their vehicle near the boatyard. Officers responded with VFD/AMR, eventually were able to contact the individual who was barricaded in their vehicle, no medical observed. 5:01pm, received report one of the commercial fishing vessels is taking on water and needs an emergency haul out. Contacted TowBoat US, they assisted.
Saturday 2/10	10:35pm, received request for assistance with Fish & Wildlife warden investigating illegal catch at the breakwall. Officers assisted, escorted in the Fireboat to the breakwall to release an undersized lobster that was kept.
Sunday 2/11	7:12am, dispatched to a missing swimmer at Greenock Lane jetty. Officers responded in Fireboat and Rescue WaterCraft to assist in the search. Victim was found, resuscitation efforts begun, but unfortunately the patient was not revived.
Monday 2/12	9:55am, officers aboard the Fireboat removing swim area buoys from Harbor Cove, towing to the launch ramp to clean growth off. 6:44pm, received report of a transient setting up camp near Village restaurant. Officers responded, contacted individual, he was organizing his belongings.

Vol. 17, No. 10 – Feb 7 – Feb 20, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 1/17	3:45pm, dispatched to a strong odor of gas at the Portside apartments. Officers responded with Ventura Fire Department to investigate report. Nothing found.
Thursday 1/18	11:20am, observed a dive service boat in violation of speed/wake ordinance near the patrol dock. Officers conducted safety inspection, issued several warnings of deficiencies in equipment and for the large wake produced while speeding.
Friday 1/19	8:35am, received complaint about a transient pit-bull that attacked an individual and their dog near Surfers Knoll yesterday. Officers advised to contact Ventura PD and or animal control when the incident occurs.
Saturday 1/20	2:00pm, dispatched to a medical in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist an 80 y/o male with low blood pressure.
Sunday 1/21	7:10pm, while on patrol in the Fireboat, observed a motor vessel engaged in fishing without navigation lights. Issued warning, skipper turned on lights. 7:25pm, dispatched to chest pain/overdose in the Harbor Village. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to a male under the influence of meth. Responders were unable to find the patient, until he appeared at the ambulance.
Monday 1/22	4:30pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, monitoring the Santa Clara River breech. The opening is father south than normal and flowing heavily out to sea.
Tuesday 1/23	3:09am, observed a small vessel fishing at the Harbor Entrance. Officers responded in the Fireboat, contacted three fishermen placing hoop nets across the Harbor Entrance. A thorough education of fishing laws & ordinances given. 8:00am, while on patrol in the truck, officers issued warnings for no parking permit at the launch ramp. The vehicles left, but one required a jumpstart. 12:13pm, dispatched to an emergency in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist a 98 y/o male who fell.
Wednes 1/24	7:35am, removed a houseless individual who was camping on the dunes across for the Yacht Club. Trash was removed and the individual assisted to new area. 8:05am, removed individual living in vehicle at the launch ramp for no permit.
Thursday 1/25	5:05pm, received report of large clump of seaweed in danger of interfering with a liter removal device. Officers responded in Fireboat and removed hazard.
Saturday 1/27	12:52pm, dispatched to an unknown problem in Portside complex. Officers responded, found patient who refused medical care. Gave directions to hospital. 9:35pm, received report of large bonfire at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded and found a large party South of Surfers Knoll, put the fire out and removed hundreds of kids, most of which fled the area upon their arrival.
Sunday 1/28	7:49am, dispatched to a sick person in river bottom area. Officers responded with VFD/AMR and assisted with treatment and transport for withdrawals. 9:37am, receiving multiple reports of Standup Paddlers and small vessels beset by the East Winds gusting. Officers responded in the Fireboat to assist. 10:51am, dispatched to beach fire at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded and extinguish the fire. It was the bonfire from last night, it reignited in East winds.
Monday 1/29	11:22am, received report of illegal mooring at dock in the keys. Officers responded, investigated, and discovered the vessel had permission to secure.

Vol. 17, No. 09 – Jan 24 – Feb 6, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Note: There was no police action to report.

Sunday 12/31/23	4:00am, receiving multiple requests for entrance conditions since the USCG closed the harbor. At first light officers assessed conditions, advised coast guard its passable, in turn opened the entrance to navigation for mariners/ fishermen.

Tuesday 1/2/24	8:40am, officers transporting city officials to assess damage to the Ventura Pier. 2:37pm, dispatched to difficulty breathing in Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist the patient.
Wednes 1/3/24	5:16pm, received missing person report from a parent. A 20 y/o male is “foil-boarding” from Rincon to Shellburne lane. Officers were able to locate the missing individual, not in distress 300 yards off Seward with binoculars.
Thursday 1/4/24	5:08pm, while on patrol in the Fireboat, officers contacted several fishermen with hoop nets placed illegally near the breakwall. Education was provided.

Saturday 1/6/24	5:05pm, dispatched to a surfer in distress at Greenock Lane. Pulled surfer from water onto the Fireboat and transported to Marina Park dock, no injuries.

Monday 1/8	4:05pm, while on patrol, observed Harbor Cove lifeguard tower was breeched with beer cans everywhere. Officers secured the tower and cleared debris. 11:55pm, received a request to assist a couple locked inside the cabin of their 22ft motor vessel in VIM A-dock. Officers responded and were able to gain access to the cabin after opening the latch on the companionway.
Tuesday 1/9	11:23am, received report of a female transient walking down the middle of Olivas Park Drive. Officers responded but were unable to locate the individual.

Thursday 1/11	5:33am, observed NWS issued a Gale Warning, raised warning pennants. 11:45am, officers assisting bird rescue volunteers capture a bird at Marina Park. 1:00pm, observing the VenturaWaterPure group pulling pipe from Marina Park. 6:55pm, dispatched to a disabled motor vessel at the breakwall. Officers responded in Fireboat, took a 21ft Radon en tow to the launch ramp.
Friday 1/12	12:10pm, conducting preventative maintenance on patrol vessels. Also assisting Port District boat mechanic with wiring the new spotlight for the Fireboat. 5:10pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, received request for a jump start. Officers were able to successfully start the vehicle with a dead battery. 9:35pm, dispatched to a marina fire at VHV D-dock. Officers responded in the Fireboat and found an electric bikes battery smoldering on the dock. No fire and the battery disconnected and no damage to the dock or surrounding vessels.
Saturday 1/13	6:30am, monitoring VenturaWaterPure project at Marina Park. Pipeline is partially submerged, still posing significant hazard. Numerous perimeter vessels are contacting and conducting vessel traffic safety in the area. 2:41pm, received request for assistance removing a trespasser from a sailboat in VIM. Officers assisted VPD with removing the individual from the marina. 3:40pm, observed a disabled motor vessel in the keys, with 2 POB’s utilizing paddles to navigate. Officers responded in the Fireboat, took the vessel en tow.
Sunday 1/14	8:00am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant. 9:45am, received report of an injured duck at Harbor Cove. Officers responded, were able to capture an injured Grebe and handed over to rescue volunteers. 9:30pm, received request from US coast guard to monitor VHF 16 while they conduct radio maintenance between 0400 – 0630.
Monday 1/15	9:20am, observed beach clean up crews on the South Beach, officers assisted with delivering filled trash bags to National Park Service collection area. 12:51pm, observed 3 fishing vessels offloading squid with foam/grey water polluting the water. Officers investigating, still on going.
Tuesday 1/16	1:40am, dispatched to a fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD, and assisted lifting the patient back to bed, no injuries.

Vol. 17, No. 08 – Jan 10 – Jan 23, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 12/19	10:40pm, dispatched to a choking victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with assessment and treatment.
Wednes 12/20	8:40am, observed heavy debris coming down and out the barranca in the keys. Officers did not start rescue boats due to the debris in the water. 11:46am, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue at VWM for a male who fell into the water and cannot get out. The male victim was eventually pulled from the water and was treated for hypothermia by AMR medics.
Thursday 12/21	1:55am, officers mitigating flooding from an extreme storm cell around the harbor. Navigator was flooded, and signs were placed in the low-lying area near the Holiday Inn express parking lot, water was up to vehicles windows.
Friday 12/22	12:45pm, observed then removed a large tree limb and various other flotsam in the Pierpont Basin that came down the barranca at the entrance to the keys.
Saturday 12/23	12:23pm, officers cleaning and drying out cabinets and equipment on the patrol vehicles that were inundated with water from the recent storms.
Sunday 12/24	11:07pm, dispatched to a male with an injured finger at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with locating, assessment and treatment. 11:55pm, contacting two VPD units near VHV G-dock. They were investigating two fishermen fighting over who caught more squid that evening.
Monday 12/25	6:43pm, dispatched to fire alarm at 4points Sheraton, cancelled en route.
Tuesday 12/26	1:07pm, dispatched to surfer in distress off Emma Wood. Officers Responded in Fireboat to the call, found one surfer at outside reef, not in distress.
Wednes 12/27	2:19pm, dispatched to a missing surfer at Surfers Point, a surfboard washed up on the beach. Officers responded in the Fireboat and Rescue watercraft, the missing person was found in the parking lot at C-street, no injuries.
Thursday 12/28	6:51am, dispatched to vessels adrift near VWM H-dock. Officers responded in the Fireboat, found damaged docks and vessels lines parted from the strong surge created by the massive swell. TowBoat US assisted with towing vessels. 9:30am, issuing warnings to seek higher ground to beach patrons watching the large surf. Surges of white water are rushing up the beach and inundating the parking lots with debris and water. Beach is impassable from flooding/debris. 9:50am, dispatched to Ocean Rescue at Seward, 8 victims. Officers responded in the Fireboat and Rescue watercraft to the call. The patients were actually on the street knocked down by the surge from a rogue wave that also flooded street. 10am-1pm, dispatched to multiple Ocean Rescues at Rincon, Mondos, Ventura Pier, San Pedro, Ayala, Surfers Knoll Jetty and more. Marine Safety Officer Nick Givens on the RWC pulled multiple victims from dangerous situations.
Friday 12/29	2:08am, received a landline from a captain of commercial fishing vessel at Santa Cruz Island wondering when they can return to the harbor. Officers advised that the United States Coast Guard “captain of the port” has ordered the harbor closed, that the entrance would be reevaluated at daybreak. 6:50am, officers standing by in the Fireboat at the harbor entrance while ten commercial fishing vessels attempt returning to port. Extreme conditions exist with waves periodically closing out the entrance. Thankfully, all the vessels made it back to port with some real “white knuckler” passes into the harbor. 2-6pm, officers conducting multiple ocean rescues on the RWC along Pierpont. 8:49pm, dispatched to a traffic accident at 1567 Spinnaker dr. The call turned out to be a 59 y/o male suffering a medical condition and drove on the promenade through the Harbor Village, ending up at the fish offloading pier. The patient was treated then transported to local hospital for further evaluation.
Saturday 12/30	9:00am, issuing warnings to beach patrons observing the huge waves at harbor beaches, advising to move to safe distances from surges that are constantly inundating the beaches and parking lots that are closed. 9:28am, dispatched to Ocean Rescue, surfer in distress at the Ventura Point. Officers responded on RWC’s to assist. The surfer was able to return to shore. 2:10pm, observed a commercial fishing vessel in violation of speed and USCG closure outbound of harbor. Officers futilely attempted to contact/stop vessel.

Vol. 17, No. 07 – Dec 27, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 12/6	9:29am, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue at the Ventura Pier for swimmer in distress. Officers responded in the Fireboat and Rescue watercraft. The distressed swimmer was assisted to shore without injuries or issues.
Thursday 12/7	12:05pm, dispatched to Schooner/Harbor for a technical rescue, person stuck 30ft up in a bucket utility truck. Officers responded and assisted VFD/VPD with the rescue of the tree trimmer. No injuries were sustained by the victim.
Friday 12/8	9:26am, dispatched to an unconscious person at Olivas/Harbor. Officers responded with VFD/AMR and assisted with the patient treatment. 12:40pm, observed a 25ft motor vessel in violation of speed ordinance, officers were able to make contact and issue warnings for the violation. 7:50pm, while on patrol in Rescue B19, officers removed several fishermen hoop netting in prohibited areas around the Breakwall. Warnings issued.
Saturday 12/9	10:58am, officers aboard the Fireboat assisting Standup paddlers who were attempting to attend the cancelled “Santa Paddle” in the harbor. Unfortunately, due to the Gale conditions the event was cancelled. 4:55pm, received report of injured seabird near Portside. Officers found the bird with a hook/fishing line but were unable to catch as it was able to fly away.
Sunday 12/10	4:15pm, observed a small vessel excessively speeding through the harbor. Officers launched a vessel to pursue and were able to catch the vessel near the launch ramp. The skipper had also illegally placed and left hoop nets. Very stern written warnings issued and education of ordinances relayed to skipper.
Monday 12/11	11:54am, officers removed a large Hazard to Navigation, a tree near the entrance. The hazard was towed downcoast near the Santa Clara River.

Tuesday 12/12	6:05pm, received report of a transient locked in the restrooms in the village. Officers responded, convinced individual to move along after a prolonged period
Wednes 12/13	10:45am, while on patrol in Fireboat, officers removed a hazard-to-navigation, a large tree adrift in the main channel. It was towed to the launch ramp. 5:05pm, observed illegally placed hoop nets near the breakwall. Officers contacted the fishermen, issued warnings, and moved nets to legal area.
Thursday 12/14	7:43pm, dispatched to a medical at Ventura Marina Community club house. Officers responded with AMR/VFD and assessed a patient for nausea. 8:29pm, dispatched to a medical at a harbor hotel. Officers responded with AMR/Fire to assist with assessment of unconscious person.
Friday 12/15	.10:41am, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue, wind surfer in distress in the east winds off Marina Park. Officers responded in the Fireboat, searching for the victim. The reporting party mistakenly thought buoys were a person in distress.
Saturday 12/16	6:15pm, received report of parking lot flooding at 1691 Spinnaker dr. A vehicle collided with pipes and cause the flood. Water for the area was secured.
Sunday 12/17	9:37am, dispatched to an overdose on a vessel in the commercial slips. Officers responded with AMR/VFD found a person unresponsive, unable to resuscitate. 2:00pm, officers in Fireboat escorting the “Santa Paddle” from the South Harbor to Pierpont basin. Participants dressed up in various Christmas costumes, even a sailboat from last night’s parade, still decorated, joined the event.

Vol. 17, No. 06 – Dec 13 – Dec 26, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 11/22	1:24am, dispatched to breathing problems in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient. 5:39am, dispatched to a fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers assisted VFD/AMR with the patient.
Thursday 11/23	8:13am, dispatched to a boat fire at VWM A-dock. Officers responded in the Fireboat to a 55ft motor vessel with a fire in the engine room. Once on scene, officers boarded the vessel and were able to extinguish the fire. The boat owner was able to turn off the power dockside and on the vessel which helped save it.
Friday 11/24	12:50pm, observed a small sabot sailboat in distress near the launch ramp docks. Officers attempted several times to coach then catch the vessel, until eventually the skipper was able to get close enough so they could grab and secure the boat.
Saturday 11/25	8:41pm, received report of a distressed vessel near the detached breakwall. Officers responded in Fireboat, found vessel being assisted by a Good Samaritan
Sunday 11/26	9:15am, received report from the mother of an individual who had their vehicle stolen in Village lot, but was able to retrieve it. Advised to contact Ventura PD but the caller refused. Further advised Harbor Patrol not the agency to call for stolen vehicles or major crimes but apparently the victim was on his way to our office. The victim never arrived at Port District, so assuming everything was ok.
Monday 11/27	11:30am, while on patrol in Fireboat, observed an unmanned single kayak caught in east winds eventually caught on the North Jetty. Searched the area, no persons in the water found, placed the green kayak into lost and found locker.

Wednes 11/29	8:45am, raised flags to half mast in honor of Rosalynn Carter
Thursday 11/30	6:40pm, observed distress flares near Surfers Knoll, offshore. Officers responded and found several hand & aerial flares in the area, but unable to locate vessels in distress after searching the area. Received several reports of flares.
Friday 12/1	4:05pm, dispatched to swimmer in distress at VHV G-dock. Officers responded in Fireboat to assist VPD with a fleeing subject. Eventually, the subject was caught with a boat hook, pulled from the water then arrested by Ventura PD. 6:43pm, officers on patrol in Fireboat with Fish & Wildlife wardens to enforce fishing at the breakwall. Several vessels boarded, wardens educated and warned fishermen of violations of state, federal and local ordinances / laws.
Saturday 12/2	10:57am, received a call concerning the recent earthquake in the Philippines, specifically if there was a tsunami threat for Ventura Harbor. Officers advised that tsunami warning center had not issued a warning or threat of tsunami for the west coast. Also relayed website for tsunami warnings info: tsunami.gov.
Sunday 12/3	8:08am, dispatched to swimmer in distress near Seward Ave. Officers responded in the Fireboat and Rescue watercraft to assist with Ocean Rescue. The victim was suffering from behavioral issues and detained by Ventura PD. 1:52pm, observed an individual locked in a vehicle, frantically using a key fob to escape. Officers were able to coach the victim to use the manual door unlock button and removed person from vehicle. The car battery was dead, officers jump started the vehicle, the individual was able to drive away, get to work. 5:50pm, dispatched to gas odor near the firepit in the village. Officers responded with VFD, found the firepit extinguished, no gas odor in the area.
Monday 12/4	10:15am, dispatched to seizure patient at 1080 Navigator. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient, who was transported to hospital. 12:51pm, received request to remove homeless from the L/R restrooms so that maintenance can clean them. Removed several transients without incident.