Category Archives: Harbor Patrol Blotter

Vol. 13, No. 10 – Feb 12 – Feb 25, 2020 – Harbor Patrol

Wednes 1-22	10:05am, received a report of a traffic accident near 1500 Spinnaker Drive. Officers responded and assisted VFD, VPD with the call. The vehicle sustained major damage, but the driver suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was towed.
Thursday 1-23	12:08am, dispatched to an assault victim at RiverHaven. Officers responded and assisted VFD,VPD with the call. Patient transported to hospital.
Saturday 1-25	11:45am, responding to check on two surfers near the Greenock lane jetty due to large surf. Officers were able to contact the group with assistance from State Parks lifeguards operating a RescueWaterCraft in the area. All were ok. 10:20pm, contacting a 20ft vessel operating recklessly near the outside of the breakwall in hazardous conditions. Vessel was escorted back to the launch ramp
Sunday 1-26	7:00pm, received report of a fire near Spinnaker Drive and Harbor Bl. Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire Department with locating the fire. No fire was found, but the Natural Gas burnoff on the South side of the Santa Clara Bridge was the likely source of the report. The burnoff is commonly misidentified as a brush fire.
Monday 1-27	7:03am, received a report of a transient trespassing at Ventura West Marina C-dock. Officers responded and found the individual incoherently speaking. She left the area talking. 6:00pm, received a request to assist good Samaritans remove shopping carts that were deposited in the barranca. They were towed to the launch ramp.

Thursday 1-30	8:35pm, patrolling in Rescue Boat 17, officers contacted a small vessel engaged in hoopnetting in the Harbor entrance. After a safety inspection was conducted, no lifejackets were aboard the vessel. The vessels voyage was terminated, and the fishermen returned to the launch ramp.
Friday 1-31	10:35am, while manning the office, received a request to use the districts emergency long dock for overnight berthing. The requestor was advised of the limited use of the dock, mainly for emergencies and was provided options. 3:25pm, while on patrol in the fireboat, officers observed a sail-foilboarder beset by calm conditions. The sailor was transported to his residence in the keys.
Saturday 2-1	8:40am, received request to escort the Manson crane barge “Freya” into the harbor. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 to assist. 3:03pm, received a report of a male transient loitering with all his belongings spread out in the VIM parking lot. Officers responded and contacted the individual. He was granted time to organize his stuff and then move on. 11:23pm, officers contacting a fisherman on a small unseaworthy vessel at the breakwall and warning him of the Gale warning going into effect.
Sunday 2-2	11:30am, received a report of two juveniles operating an inflatable without any lifejackets. Officers responded, found the vessel reported. One 13-year-old had on a lifejacket and the operator was 15, so he was not required to “don” a PFD. 3:05pm, while on patrol, observed a large Northwest swell, 9ft as measured by sonar on Rescue Boat 17. 10:00pm, weather observations to National Weather Service, 20kt wind increase
Monday 2-3	10:00am, received a report of an errant buoy near 5^th street in Oxnard Shores. Officers responded in the Fireboat to investigate. After a thorough search, no buoy or any other flotsam was discovered in the area. Large waves most likely washed whatever was observed to shore before officers arrived. 8:08pm, dispatched to a fall victim at the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient. Patient sustained no injuries

Vol. 13, No. 9 – Jan 29 – Feb 11, 2020 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 1-7	8:10pm, while on patrol, officers observed a vessel with insufficient lights and illegally placed hoop nets. The vessel was contacted and escorted to the District longdock for further inspection. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that the vessel lacked a all-around light, no documentation & expired fishing license. Written warnings were issued to the fishermen for the violations.
Thursday 1-9	1:08pm, received a dispatch to an unconscious person at the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient.
Friday 1-10	7:30am, while on patrol, received a request for Harbor Entrance conditions. Large waves were observed, but the entrance is open. The inquirer was advised to use caution and follow the navigation buoys when exiting and entering harbor.
Saturday 1-11	4:30pm, received a request for a tow from the operator of a disabled sailboat. Officers responded and assisted TowBoat U.S. with the call for assistance. 6:20pm, while on patrol in RescueBoat 19, officers contacted eleven fishing vessels (including kayaks) for illegal placement of hoop nets around the breakwall and to warn of strong winds forecast.
Sunday 1-12 Monday 1-13	11:00am, officers in the Fireboat assisting and monitoring the Greek Epiphany Ceremony at VHV D-dock. Several young and old participants recreate the swim for the cross in the water. 2:12pm, received a report of a transient in the men’s shower at the Ventura Yacht Club. Officers responded and found a male transient in the shower. The individual advised his brother was a member of the club, but upon investigation it was discovered he wasn’t. He was removed and warned of the trespassing. 11:45am, received a report of a motor vessel speeding through the harbor near the yacht club. Officers investigated and found the reported vessel. The violator admitted his violation and was released with a warning for the infraction. 3:00pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, observed severe sand erosion from Surfers Knoll Jetty to the Rivermouth. Also observed a few large rip currents.
Tuesday 1-14	5:00pm, while on patrol, officers observed a diesel sheen near VIM E-dock. Several absorbent pads were in the water adrift. Officers searched the area and interviewed several people but were unable to locate a source or the individual who placed the absorbent pads. Investigation continues for responsible party.
Wednes 1-15	3:45pm, while on patrol in the Fireboat, officers observed a Hazard to Navigation near the North-end of the detached breakwall. The owner of the lobster trap, a commercial fisherman was contacted, he will move the hazard.
Thursday 1-16	8:15pm, dispatched to stabbing victim at Riverhaven refuge. Officers responded, assisted AMR/VPD with the call. The patient refused medical care.
Saturday 1-18	6:01am, received multiple reports of a water leak with a large amount of water at the entrance to Harbor Cove parking lot. Officers investigated with the assistance of Ventura FD but were unable to secure the leak. Eventually, Ventura City water arrived, secured and repaired the ruptured pipeline. 12:10pm, received report of an injured sea bird near VWM D-dock. Officers responded and found the reported bird. As officers were closing in to capture the injured bird for rescue volunteers, it flew away, apparently not injured.
Sunday 1-19	2:10pm, received multiple reports of a vessel operating recklessly near Solimar. The reported vessel returned to the harbor and contact was made by multiple agencies near the launch ramp with the operator. Warnings were issued for the violations in the hope the operator/owner can respect the boating public with safer operation of their vessels. 6:55pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19, officers contacted several vessels engaged in hoop netting near the breakwall. Officers issued warnings and had fishermen remove their hoop nets from illegal areas.
Monday 1-20	5:15pm, dispatched to a medical, sick person at 1691 Spinnaker Drive from FCC. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the call. The patient was located and assessed for a hand injury. Patient self-transported to hospital. 11:11pm, received dispatch to an unconscious person at the FourPoints Sheraton. Officers responded and assisted AMR/VFD with a 64-year-old patient who fainted in the lobby. The patient was treated and released at the scene.

Vol. 13, No. 8 – Jan 15 – Jan 28, 2020 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes
12-25

2:22pm, dispatched to an assault at River Haven. Officers responded and staged near the incident until Ventura PD arrived to clear the scene, no medical.

9:07pm, received a report of several downed trees on Spinnaker Drive near the Harbor Village. Officers responded and discovered debris, kayaks, lifejackets, and downed light poles and trees at VIM parking lot. After further investigation, significant damage was observed to the Dreamer Rentals docks and rental equipment. It was determined by speaking with the NWS and a witness that a tornado had torn through the area causing the damage.

11:30pm, Ventura Port District general and Maintenance managers assessing damage with the Harbormaster. Spinnaker Drive was closed with barricades so light poles, trees and other various debris could be cleared.

Thursday
12-26

7:00am, officers assessing damage from last nights weather event: tornado. The entry awning to Andre’s was discovered a few hundred yards away on a fishing vessel. Many other minor damages were observed throughout the South Basin.

9:56pm, dispatched to a fall victim at Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the call. Patient transported to local hospital for further evaluation.

Friday
12-27

2:08pm, received a report of a vessel sinking in VIM. Officers responded and assisted VIM maintenance with dewatering the vessel.

Wednes 1-1	3:10pm, received a report of two inexperienced surfers on belly-board type surfboards paddling out at the Ventura Pier. Officers responded in the Fireboat and assisted State Parks Lifeguards with assisting the pair safely to shore. 4:30pm, while on patrol in FireBoat, officers observed several containers of Hydraulic fluid on a dock near one of the commercial vessels in VHV. The owner of the vessel was contacted and required to clean up mess and to not store dangerous materials on docks in the future. Absorbent pads were placed.
Thursday 1-2	7:23am, while on patrol officers observed beach erosion from the Surfers Knoll Jetty to the Santa Clara Rivermouth. Safety contacts were made to inform beach walkers of the dangerous berms & drop-offs and the out flow from the estuary.
Friday 1-3	7:15am, while on patrol in the vehicle, observed severe erosion at Surfers Knoll all the way to the Santa Clara Rivermouth. A 5-6ft berm is 50 yards for the lot.
Sunday 1-5	10:05am, observed that the National Weather Service posted a Small Craft Advisory through Monday afternoon. Officers raised the SCA banner. 5:48pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, officers were contacted by an individual who lost their keys at Harbor Cove. Officers illuminated the area with spotlights and the lost keys were found near the lifeguard tower at Harbor Cove. 8:20pm, received a report of a lost or stolen kayak near VHV C-dock. 8:28pm, received a report of a found kayak near VHV C-dock.
Monday 1-6	3:20am, dispatched to a fire at 1101 Spinnaker Drive. Officers responded and assisted VFD/VPD with the call. A group of transients were being interviewed about the incident. A small dumpster fire was located and extinguished. 10:15am, received a report of a suspicious RV parked at VIM. Officers investigated and found two vagrants in the vehicle. Several attempts to start the vehicle were unsuccessful and AAA refused to tow the vehicle. It was left in the Ventura Isle Marina lot until it can be repaired or towed.

Vol. 13, No. 7 – Jan 1 – Jan 14, 2020 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wed. 12-11	9:00pm, received a report of an overdue boater out hoop netting. Officers responded by land and water and were able to locate the kayaker safe at the L/R.
Thursday 12-12	9:50pm, received a report of blinding lights from a fishing vessel at the fish off loading pier. Officers responded and found the light source and secured it.
Friday 12-13	6:30pm, the 2019 Parade of Lights begins with Tow Boat US leading. 8:00pm, fireworks launched from Harbor Cove beach for the parade.
Saturday 12-14	7:00am, Beach Hazard Assessment: very large surf with rough conditions causing a heavy surge throughout the harbor. Waves are breaking across the entrance. Gale Warning was predicted/issued at 12:00 by NWS. 6:30pm, 2019 Parade of Lights beginning. Firework display occurred at 8:00pm as the winds finally calmed to levels safe for launching pyrotechnics.
Sunday 12-15 Monday 12-16	10:20am, received a report of vessel accident that occurred last night. Several persons watching the parade observed a vessel collide with a moored vessel in Ventura Isle Marina. 10:45am, received report of commercial lobster traps in the entrance to the harbor. Officers responded and towed the pots out of the entrance and back to the lobster fishing grounds. 2:05pm, received a report of a hazard to navigation from a resident in the Ventura Keys. Officers explained the jurisdictional limitations of responses in the keys because it is the city of Ventura to the caller but advised they would investigate and assist if possible. They were able to safely remove the hazard. 10:30pm, observing strong gusty Santa Ana winds to 30kts.

Friday
12-20

12:15pm, dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at Ventura Storage Yard. Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire with the call.

7:42pm, received a dispatch to a Traffic Collision, heavy rescue at Spinnaker/Harbor intersection. Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire and Police with the call. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained in the incident.

Saturday
12-21

11:20am, received a request for escort of the Santa Claus Standup paddle parade. Officers assisted with the paddle and detoured several who attempted to paddle outside the harbor due to the strong winds.

9:05pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19, officers contacted a fisherman hoop netting in an illegal area near the breakwall of the harbor. A safety inspection was conducted, and the illegally placed hoop nets were moved to a legal area.

Sunday
12-22

10:30am, received report of a large Fishing Seiner leaving the Harbor in a hurry causing a significant wake. Officers contacted the captain on VHF 16 and issued a stern warning. The captain has been reminded of his habitual offender status of local ordinance and received his final warning.

11:55am, received a report of a small sailboat in distress off Greenock Lane in Pierpont. Officers responded to the small sailboat in trouble. The three persons were taken onboard Rescue Boat 19 and the rudder-less vessel taken en tow. Strong southeast winds and the lack of a rudder kept the vessel from returning to the harbor.

3:51pm, dispatched to a fall victim at the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted an 81-year-old male who fell and injured his hip. He was assisted and transported by AMR medics to local hospital for further evaluation.

Vol. 13, No. 6 – Dec 18 – Dec 31, 2019 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 11-26	2:40am, dispatched to an incident at 1198 Navigator Drive. Officers responded and assisted VWM security with a medical with a local transient. 4:10pm, received a report of a vessel only secured with one line in the keys. Officers responded and secured the vessel to the dock, that was under repair.
Wednes 11-27	9:00am, while manning the operations center, officers observed an unusually high tide of 7ft from the tide measurement stick at the long dock.
Thursday 11-28	12:20pm, dispatched to an unconscious patient in the Harbor Town resort. Officers responded and assisted a 97-year-old male with nausea and shortness of breath. The patient was further assisted by VFD/AMR. 4:50pm, National Weather Service contacted officers and advised of a severe storm cell headed towards Ventura Harbor. A large dark cloud/cell was observed just offshore of the harbor. The cell headed south making landfall over Channel Islands Harbor.
Friday 11-29	10:45am, received a report of a vessel taking on water, bilge pumps won’t stop pumping. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 17 and found the vessel in VIM. The constant water pumping was a water-cooled heater, not taking on water. 4:56pm, dispatched to a hang glider crash landed into the water. Officers responded in RescueBoat 19 with multiple agencies to investigate. City fire was able to ascertain that all the hang gilders have safely landed on the beach.
Saturday 11-30	2:56am, dispatched to an unresponsive person in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR and found the patient unresponsive. Life saving efforts including CPR and AED were used to revive the patient. Unfortunately, the patient was pronounced dead by medics later. 2:00pm, received a report of a vessel taking on water in VWM A-dock. Officers responded in Rescue B-17, de-watered a 40ft motor vessel. The source of the leak was discovered and mitigated with assistance from a local diver.
Monday 12-2	7:10am, while on patrol officers observed large surf, 4-6ft with strong rip currents throughout harbor beaches. Water temp has fallen to 58 degrees. 7:57am, dispatched to a medical in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire and AMR ambulance with the call. 11:00am, received report of a diesel spill from one of the fishing fleet.

Thursday 12-05	5:20pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 17, officers observed several small vessels engaged in hoop netting at the breakwall. Safety inspections were conducted, and all the vessels were found in compliance with equipment.
Friday 12-06	7:30am, while on patrol in the vehicle, officers met with an organizer of the body surfing competition at South Beach. Organizers were concerned with the hazardous conditions and looking for safety advice.
Saturday 12-07	7:20am, Beach Hazard Assessment: 6-8 ft NorthWest swell with enormous rip currents throughout Harbor Beaches. Officers meeting with body surfing organizers to assess conditions and raise safety concerns and mitigations. 12:00pm, Harbormaster and several officers participating in a “paddle-out” for Ventura City Firefighter at Harbor Cove. The fireboat was used in the ceremony 1:24pm, received a report of a boating accident at Ventura Isle Marina. Officers responded to investigate, minor damage was observed and the owners of the two involved vessels agreed to arrange for repairs amongst themselves. 10:00pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19, officers contacted several fishermen hoop netting near the detached breakwall. They advised the fishermen of an incoming storm cell. Most advised they were heading in.
Sunday 12-08	7:55am, while performing pre-operational checks, officers observed mud and debris flowing out of the Barranca in the keys. 3:15pm, observed an inexperienced body boarder without fins or a wetsuit in Small Craft Advisory conditions at South Beach. Officers made contact with the individual and removed for the dangerous situation. 7:00pm, officers on patrol in Rescue Boat 17 experiencing very rough conditions out side the breakwall. Made contact with a small skiff engaged in hoop netting, attempting to convince the skipper to call it a night, to no avail.
Monday 12-09	11:30am, officers in Rescue Boat 19 were removing the swim buoys from Harbor Cove for the winter. 2:10pm, received a report of a submerged skiff in the South Basin of the Harbor. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19, found the hazard, dewatered and towed it back to the patrol dock. The skiff will be destroyed.
Tuesday 12-10	2:05pm, officers observed a vessel secured to the District longdock without permission. After a lengthy process, the vessel was removed and left the Harbor

Vol. 13, No. 5 – Dec 4 – Dec 17, 2019 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 11-12	2:40pm, monitored a May Day call on VHF 16 from a commercial fishing vessel taking on water in the fishing grounds. Officers responded in Fireboat 1 to assist. The vessel was found 8 miles offshore and mitigated the intrusion.
Friday 11-15	12:15pm, officers in RescueBoat 19 were conducting helicopter training with the U.S. coast guard a few miles off shore of the harbor. 4:45pm, while on patrol, officers contacted a kayaker fisherman in violation of several state and local laws. Warnings were issued and the fisherman decided it best to correct deficiencies and return at a later date to fish.
Saturday 11-16	17:30pm, while on patrol, officers received a request to obtain a “responsible driver permit” for a vehicle left in the Harbor Village parking lot. Officers were able to obtain one and place it on the vehicle. They notified Courtesy Patrol too.
Sunday 11-17	12:36pm, while on patrol in RescueBoat 17, observed the wind switched to West from East and a mother and daughter on a StandUp Paddleboard just off Marina Park were beset by it. The pair were able to exit onto the rip rap after being caught in the wind switch. Officers were able to assist with transporting the SUP board to the Marina Park city dock so they could retrieve it.
Monday 11-18	8:00am, received a report of an injured sea bird near the South Jetty. Officers responded, found the bird but were unable to capture it for rescue personnel. 7:40pm, dispatched to a brush fire near the Olivas Links golf course. Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire with locating the fire.
Tuesday 11-19	6:12am, dispatched to an overdose near the Riverhaven encampment off of Harbor Blvd. Officers responded and attempted to locate the patient. After an extensive search, officers were unable to locate the patient. 8:40am, received a report of a disabled commercial lobster fishing vessel outside the harbor. Officers responded in RescueBoat 17, found the vessel and took them en tow back to their slip for repairs.

Wednes 11-20	7:41am, while on patrol in the vehicle, officers observed that the Santa Clara Rivermouth has breached. The river flow is heavy and affecting the ocean.
Thursday 11-21	12:21pm, received a report of petroleum sheen near VIM C-dock. Officers investigated in RescueBoat 19. After a brief investigation, officers were able to trace the source to a commercial fishing vessel discharging polluted water. The pumping was stopped, and the incident is being investigated.
Friday 11-22	9:23pm, while on patrol in RescueBoat 19, officers observed a fisherman placing hoop nets in an illegal area of the breakwall. The hoop nets were removed and the individual issued warnings for the violation.
Sunday 11-24	9:31am, received a dispatch to an ocean rescue at the Santa Clara Rivermouth. Officers responded in RescueBoat 19 with multiple agencies. After a brief search, the patient was found unresponsive in the estuary by land units. 10:40am, received reports of an adrift skiff near the Mandalay power plant. Officers responded in Fireboat 1, found the skiff and towed it to the harbor. Unfortunately, the vessel belonged to the deceased person found in the estuary. The incident is under investigation. 9:38pm, dispatched to a traffic collision at 1300 block of Spinnaker Drive. Officers responded with multiple units to the accident. The patient’s vehicle collided with median and rolled over blocking traffic. The patient suffered moderate injuries and was transported to local hospital for further evaluation.
Monday 11-25	4:00am, officers opening beach lot gates, overflow lot for film production company that will be filming today throughout the harbor. 12:10pm, dispatched to a medical, fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted AMR with the patient.

Vol. 13, No. 4 – Nov 20 – Dec 3, 2019 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 10-23	9:10pm, received a dispatch to a person who jumped off the Ventura Pier. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 and assisted VFD with the call. The individual jumped, swam to shore and left the area.
Thursday 10-24	6:31am, received a report of a commercial fishing vessel listing heavily to port at the Fish off-loading pier. Officers responded and found the vessel as reported. Crew members were alerted, untied the vessel and resolved the issue
Friday 10-25	8:33am, dispatched to a brush fire at Olivas / Harbor Blvd. Officers responded and assisted VFD with three small fires near Riverhaven.
Saturday 10-26	7:15pm, received a report of a sailboat adrift near the #2 entrance buoy. Officers responded in Rescue boat 17, found the vessel and towed it to its slip.
Sunday 10-27	12:45pm, received a report of a disabled vessel in the keys. Officers responding in Rescue boat 19 to assist. The vessel was located, then towed to their slip in the keys, safely. 3:01pm, received a report that a commercial fishing vessel was aground in its slip near Island Packers. Officers responded and found the vessel as reported. Eventually, when the tide rose, the vessel was moved to a slip with more depth
Tuesday 10-29	1:55am, received a report of a boat fire, officers responded in Fireboat and found a 50ft vessel fully involved with fire at Ventura West Marina. Ventura fire responded and assisted with the fire-fight and moving adjacent vessels in danger of igniting. The vessel was eventually dewatered and towed to the boat yard for further investigation and because it was slowly sinking.

Wednes 10-30	4:49am, dispatched to a sick person at Riverhaven camp. Officers responded and assisted the patient with a transport to Harbor blvd to AMR ambulance. The patient was transported to local hospital for further evaluation
Friday 11-1	9:03am, while conducting pre-operations checks, officers observed heavy ash falling from the Maria Fire. All of the vehicles and vessels were washed thoroughly with high pressure washer. Officers also used N95 masks.
Saturday 11-2	5:35am, dispatched to an assault victim at the Holiday Inn express. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with a patient suffering from pepper spray. 8:28pm, dispatched to a fire Harbor Blvd/Olivas Park dr. Officers responded and assisted VFD with extinguishing a small campfire.
Friday 11-8	4:10am, while manning the operations center, officers felt a series of earthquakes ranging from 3.2 to 3.6 magnitude. No damage reported.
Saturday 11-9	8:31am, officers en route to assist The Surfrider Foundation with their beach clean up date at Harbor Beaches. Officers assisted with removing bags.
Sunday 11-10	9:41am, received a report of a vessel disabled outside the harbor. Officers responded in RescueBoat 19 but were unable to locate the vessel. Quick thinking officers contacted CI Harbor Patrol and advised they might have a disabled vessel outside their harbor. CI patrol located the vessel and assisted. 7:05pm, received a complaint about an incident with a transient. The individual wanted to know how to handle encounters with transients in the future. Advised to get good descriptions of persons and illegal activities then contact Ventura PD either by phone or online report. If it is an emergency call 911.
Monday 11-11	4:28pm, dispatched to a TC, vehicle into pole on Spinnaker near VIM. Officers responded, assisted VPD, VFD, AMR with the accident. The patient was ok.

Vol. 13, No. 3 – Nov 6 – Nov 19, 2019 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 10-15	12:15pm, contacted an individual in a lake-type boat with a few dogs on the bow of the boat in violation of speed ordinance and issued a warning. 10:03pm, while on patrol in Boat 17, officers found several fishermen on small boats hoop netting near the break-wall in violations of local, state and federal laws. Warnings were issued for illegal hoop placement, improper lights and numerous state fishing laws.
Wednes 10-16	4:35pm, received a report of a water rescue, kite surfer in distress. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 to assist. A search of the area around the pier but officers were unable to local any kite surfers in distress.
Thursday 10-17	8:50am, while manning the operations center, the commercial fishing vessel “Angels Gate” was observed in violation of harbor speed ordinance. Officers responded in Fireboat 1 to contact and issued a written warning for speed violation and not monitoring VHF 16 while underway in a commercial vessel. 7:56pm, dispatched to an overdose at VIM D-dock. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the call. The patient was treated and transported.
Friday 10-18	10:49am, received a report an illegally placed hoop net in the main channel of the harbor utilizing a plastic water bottle as the buoy. Officers found the illegal hoop net and impounded it. Hoop nets are not allowed in the harbor. 9:20pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 17, officers found two fishermen hoop netting in restricted area near the harbor entrance. Verbal warnings and explanations of rules and regulations for hoop netting and safety requirements.
Saturday 10-19	11:05am, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19, officers observed a 22ft sailboat having difficulty restarting his outboard engine. The disabled sailboat was taken in a side tow back to its slip safely. 11:33am, while on patrol in vehicle observed several beginning surfers in the South Jetty rip current. Eventually moved the group to safer water and informed the group about rip currents and how to get out when caught in one. 5:22pm, dispatched to a fall victim at Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient, lift assist.
Sunday 10-20	10:00am, while updating weather ob’s, observed : Small Craft Advisory in effect until 9pm this evening, posted by the National Weather Service. 12:15pm, received a request for location of the boat pump-out station. Officers ascertained where the caller was and advised the skipper to use the nearest one at the end of Ventura Harbor Village I-dock.
Monday 10-21	11:55am, while washing the boats, contacted by Morro Bay harbor patrol from their vessel. Morro Bay harbor patrol was conducting annual servicing of their vessel at the Ventura Boat yard. 7:30pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19, officers came across several small vessel engaged in hoop netting near the break-wall. Violations of local, state and federal laws, including improper lights and illegal placement of hoop nets were observed and warnings, written or verbal were issued.

Vol. 13, No. 2 – Oct 23 – Nov 5, 2019 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 10-02

12:45pm, received a request for traffic control from the construction company building the “Port-side” docks. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 17 to assist with boating traffic control for the barge transporting the crane.

Friday 10-04

3:25pm, received a report of a transient throwing rocks at the Holiday Inn Express. Officers responded but were unable to find the individual described.

Saturday 10-05

5:20pm, received a report of a whale near the School House Jetty in Pierpont. Officers responded and found what appeared to be a small grey whale. A mammal rescue volunteer was contacted and would investigate.

9:03pm, contacted by a diver who was threatened by 2 fisherman hoop netting in the sandtrap area. Officers contacted the 2 and advised of the seriousness of such behavior towards the diver. The situation was resolved without incident.

Tuesday 10-08	11:55am, dispatched to a Hazardous Condition, gas leak at the Ventura Water Treatment plant. Officers responded and assisted VFD with the call. A gas leak was discovered but had not ignited.
Thursday 10-10	8:10am, received a report of a vessel accident between two large commercial vessels. Officers responded and investigated the incident which occurred at the VHV fuel dock. Minor damage to both vessels was observed and reported.
Friday 10-11	12:47am, dispatched to a fall victim at VWM C-dock. Officers responded and found a patient with a serious head wound. He was treated and transported to local hospital by American Medical response ambulance. 6:15am, observed a working brush fire in the river bottom near the golf course. VFD and VCFD were fighting the brush fire. East Winds gusting to 30kts.
Saturday 10-12	3:30am, contacted an individual hoop netting in the swimming area of Harbor Cove. Officers issued warning for the violation; no hoop nets set in the harbor. 10:25pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 17 officers observed a flare ignited towards Ventura West Marina. After a search no vessel in distress was located.
Sunday 10-13	4:05pm, observed a large fishing seiner outbound in the turning basin in violation of 302(b) VHO speed. Officers were able to contact the captain via VHF radio and issue warning and gain compliance. 6:03pm, throughout the day officers observed several different types of recreation throughout the harbor most likely due to the favorable weather experienced all day. Kayakers, small and large fishing vessels, standup paddlers and sailboats even though there was no wind enjoyed the boating day. 8:05pm, while on patrol officers enforced hoop netting regulations around the breakwall for several different violations, including insufficient lights, illegal placement of hoop nets and various safety violations.
Monday 10-14	7:58am, dispatched to a medical: chest pain in the parking lot of Plimsol mart. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR. The patient was treated and transported to local hospital for further evaluation by AMR ambulance. 10:50pm, while on patrol, officers observed a suspicious person walking with a fishing pole and tackle in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers contacted the individual and issued warning for trespassing and illegal fishing.

Vol. 13, No. 1 – Oct 9 – Oct 22, 2019 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 9-16	1:11pm, observed half of the Harbor experiencing a power outage. Officers connected the district generator and check on persons in the Ventura Marina Community with oxygen generators, manager reporting they are all ok.
Tuesday 9-17	5:48pm, received report of a kayak taking on water from the operator. Rescue Boat 17 was in the area and took the operator on board and dewatered the boat.
Wednesday 9-18	7:37pm, received a dispatch to a boat fire near La Conchita. Officers responded with VFD in FireBoat 1. The boat fire turned out to be debris from a nearby party, likely a bonfire on the beach that somehow drifted out.
Friday 9-20	8:57am, dispatched to a traffic accident, heavy on Harbor Blvd. Officers responded and assisted VFD, AMR and VPD with the accident. Four patients were assisted and transported to local hospital for major injuries. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage.
Saturday 9-21	7:30am, Officers assisting several different agencies with setting up for State-wide “Coastal Clean up day,” and also “Best Day Foundation Event.”

Monday 9-23	7:10pm, while on patrol in Harbor 1, officers observed several Recreational Vehicles parked in Harbor Cove beach parking lot. Officers were enforcing Port District and City ordinance forbidding parking for over-sized vehicles in these areas and on city streets.

Friday 9-27	2:55am, while on patrol in vehicle H-1 officers observed a skunk walking across the 1691 Spinnaker area, then onto the beach and into the South Jetty.(a future politician)
Saturday 9-28	6:00am, 2019/2020 Lobster Season officially open, a few vessels were engaged in hoop netting behind the breakwall, too rough outside the harbor. 6:50pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 17, officers observed a fisherman illegally place his hoop nets in the main channel of the harbor. The fisherman was advised of the violation and moved his nets to a legal area. 10:24pm, received a report of a disabled 15ft skiff near the breakwall. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 17 and towed the vessel to the L/R.
Sunday 9-29	12:45pm, received a request for a tow of a disabled 25ft motor vessel being towed by a good Samaritan electric boat in the A-Basin of the Harbor. Officers responded and assisted the vessel to their slip in VIM. Due to the strong winds, a few tenants assisted with lines and helping secure the vessel. 5:32pm, received a report of a disabled electric boat adrift near the Stub Channel. Officers responded and towed the vessel to the rental docks. 6:30pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19, received a report of a diesel sheen in the middle finger of the Ventura Keys. Officers responded and found a light sheen that was un-retrievable and were unable to locate a source. 9:23pm, received a request for a tow from another disabled “lake-type” vessel in the sandtrap. Officers responded and towed the vessel to the L/R safely.
Monday 9-30	7:15pm, while on patrol and monitoring lobster fishing activities near the breakwall, officers contacted several operators of small vessels for various violations including improper lights displayed, illegally placed hoop nets, incomplete report cards, no lifejackets, no flares and no registration onboard. Generally, operators are warned/educated of the regulations, but repeat or individuals who do not correct violations will be cited.

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