Category Archives: Harbor Patrol Blotter

Vol. 9, No. 17 – May 25 – June 7, 2016 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

5-10 9:20pm, contacted a local transient living in his vehicle and illegally parked on Spinnaker Drive.  Officers issued a warning and the individual and his passenger left the scene without incident.
5-11 10:20pm, received a report of a flare sighting from a fishing vessel near Oxnard Shores.  The sighting was out of our area, but a vessel was in distress near Hueneme Harbor and was rescued and aided by U.S. coast guard.
5-13 2:20pm, officers received a report that a vessel was in distress near the Ventura Pier.  Officers responded and offered assistance to a sailing vessel using an under-power outboard engine.  The skipper refused assistance.
5-14 8:10pm, observed a state parks officer chasing a dog down the beach near the Santa Clara Rivermouth.  Officers assisted State Parks attempt to capture the animal.  After a few hours and several attempts to catch the dog, it eventually escaped into the river bottom.

8:46pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire with an ill person.
5-15 3:10pm, received a report of a fuel spill near the National Park Service docks.  Officers responded and attempted to locate the spill but were unable to.
5-16 4:15pm, received a dispatch to an unconscious person at the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire and AMR with the patient, a 60 year old female who was transported to local hospital.
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11:35pm, received a dispatch to an unknown medical at the launch ramp.  The call turned out to be an individual attempting to enact revenge on his boss who owed him money.  The subject was eventually arrested by Ventura PD.

3:10pm, received a report of a disabled vessel near Ventura Isle Marina.  The vessel was eventually towed by a good Samaritan.  Officers escorted the two vessels to the Ventura boat rentals dock.

7:59pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the Marina Mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted a 62 year female with a fractured foot. AMR transported the patient to local hospital for further evaluation.
   

 

Vol. 9, No. 16 – May 11 – May 24, 2016 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

4-11 4:00am, officers assessing a fishing vessel that collided with the South Jetty and partially sunk and is submerged.  Three fishermen were rescued from the accident.  U.S. coast guard is investigating the incident.

 
4-13 3:54pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the launch ramp.  Officers responded and assisted a male who suffered a head injury.  He was transported to local hospital for further evaluation.     
4-16 2:23pm, received a report of a water rescue from Ventura PD.  Officers responded to assist a capsized sailboat near the Ventura Pier.  When officers arrived they righted the vessel and the vessel left the area in no distress.

3:32pm, received a report of a PWC in distress south of the Harbor.  Officers responded, deployed a rescue swimmer and assisted an exhausted male to shore where he was eventually transported to local hospital by AMR.
4-17 3:14pm, received a dispatch to an unconscious person at marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assist Ventura fire with the medical.

4:41pm, dispatched to a water rescue at Greenock Lane jetty.  Officers assisted three swimmers caught in a rip current.

9:53pm, received a dispatch to an assault victim at the four points Sheraton.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura PD, Ventura fire with an injured female.  Ventura PD took over the domestic dispute investigation.   
4-18 9:26pm, received a dispatch to an overdose at the four points Sheraton.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura PD and Ventura fire with a female.
4-19 10:17am, received a dispatch to a medical at the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted a female suffering from emphysema.
4-20 11:55am, received a report of a disabled jetski off the South Jetty.  Officers responded and towed the craft to the launch ramp where it was released.

11:37pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted an 82 year-old male complaining of chest pain.
4-25 8:45am, received a report of a large purse seiner colliding with several moored vessels in Ventura Isle marina.  Officers assisted U.S. coast guard with the investigation of the boating accident.
4-26 6:36pm, received a request for a tow of a disabled vessel in the keys.  Officers responded and towed the vessel back to its slip in the keys.
4-27 4:20pm, received a request for a tow from a disabled sailboat entering the harbor.  Officers responded and towed the vessel to its slip in VWM.
4-29 10:21pm, observed a vehicle crash into the gate at the end of Spinnaker Drive.  Ventura PD and fire were requested and responded to investigate.  No injuries were sustained and a passenger in the vehicle was investigated for intoxication in public.
4-30 12:15pm, received a dispatch to an injured person on the North Jetty near the sand trap.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire and AMR.

 

 

Vol. 9, No. 15 – April 27 – May 10, 2016 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

3-28 9:14am, received a dispatch to a sick person in the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire and AMR with a 86 year old female.  She was treated and transported to local hospital for evaluation.

4:05pm, officers observed winds gusting to 52 kts in the harbor.  
3-31 6:38pm, received a report of a boating accident at Ventura West Marina.  Officers responded and assisted a 38ft sailboat that collided with and slid up and onto a dock.  After no damage was found, officers used the sailboats winches to pull the vessel off the dock.     
4-2 1:05pm, received a dispatch to a hazardous condition at the Arundel Barranca.  Officers responded and observed an unknown brown substance in the Barranca.  The EPA was contacted and advised of the situation.  
4-4 4:23pm, received a report of a fishing boat that hauled up a decomposing body in their fishing net.  The U.S. coast guard, Cal fish and game, VC sheriff, Medical examiner/Coroner and undertaker all responded and assisted with the removal and transportation of the body.  Harbor patrol escorted the fishing vessel 3 miles out to dump their possibly contaminated catch.   
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 6:45am, received a dispatch to a fire just South of Spinnaker Drive.  Officers responded and found a transient camp warming fire.  No one was around and the fire was extinguished without incident.

6:23pm, received a report of a sailboat taking on water in the keys.  Officers responded and dewatered the small sailboat.

12:10pm, received a dispatch to a male with numerous ailments on his sailboat.  Officers responded and assisted the patient along with Ventura Fire and AMR.  Ultimately the patient refused treatment and was released.        
           4-10 10:45pm, received traffic on VHF 16.  Officers responded in the fireboat and found the fishing vessel “Washington” partially submerged near the tip of the South jetty.  Ventura fire, U.S. coast guard, Vessel Assist, NRC and Harbor Patrol responded and assisted 3 fishermen and boomed the vessel.     

 

Vol. 9, No. 11 – March 2 – March 15, 2016 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

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 6am-6pm, officers observing very large surf and dangerous conditions.  Issuing warnings and terminating voyages for hundreds of people on vessels and on the beaches around the harbor.

3:45pm, received a dispatch to a water rescue at the Ventura Pier.  Officers assisted with a surfer in distress.  He was safely brought back to the beach.

3:55pm, received a dispatch to a diabetic emergency at Spinnaker and Harbor intersection.  Officers responded and assist city fire and AMR with the patient.

9:23pm, received a report of an unconscious person in a restroom in the village.  Officers responded and assisted AMR with the local transient who was transported to local hospital for further evaluation.
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 4:37pm, officers observed a 24ft vessel inbound from the South.  Officers intercepted the vessel outside the Harbor and sent them back to CI Harbor.

6:10pm, received a dispatch to a traffic accident near Andria’s seafood.  Officers responded but it was determined to be a non-injury accident and both parties did not want to pursue compensation for very minor damage.

7:25pm, received a dispatch to a person choking in the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted an 86 year old female who ingested a cold medicine pill that was lodged in her throat.  She was released at the scene.

2-16     6am-6pm, officers escorting several vessels throughout the day in and out of the Harbor due to the safety zone closure by U.S. coast guard.

2-17     9:30am, received a report of a Hazard to navigation, officers removed a 10ft log from the main channel of the Harbor.  It was towed out at the launch ramp to be disposed of.

6am-6pm, officers escorted all different sorts of vessels all day into and out of the Harbor.

2-19     11:15pm, received a report that the Harbor Entrance is dredged enough to open the Harbor to all boating traffic.  Officers contacted the U.S. coast guard, marina’s, boatyards and businesses throughout the harbor and advised of the re-opening of the harbor.

2-20     3:41pm, received a dispatch to an ill person at 1500 Spinnaker Drive from FCC.  Officers responded to assist but unable to locate patient.

8:35pm,           received a dispatch to boat yard café for a medical from FCC.  Officers were cancelled en route to the call.

2-21     8:20am, received a dispatch to a water rescue at the Ventura Pier from FCC.  Officers assisted several agencies searching for an 8 year old male who was last seen surfing south of the pier.  The victim was found safely on the beach after a short search.

12:00pm, received a mayday call on VHF 16.  Officers responded to a vessel that lost power outside the Harbor entrance.  Vessel assist eventually took over the tow.

Vol. 9, No. 10 – February 17 – March 2, 2016 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

1-31 10:05am, officers observed severe weather beginning: rain, strong gusty south winds and rough seas. 
  1:07pm, officers received reports of trees down on Spinnaker Drive near the village and a glass door shattered from the strong winds.  The trees were not blocking traffic or a danger to the public.

4:45pm, received several different reports of damage from the wind.  Ventura West marina sustained cleat damage to end tie docks.  Ventura Isle marina sustained dock damage as well.  
2-1 11:30am, received a report of a light pole downed on Spinnaker.  It was probably compromised in the wind storm.  SEC was contacted and responded to investigate the report.
2-3 4:13am, received a dispatch to a medical at Ventura marina mobile home park.  The unconscious patient was assisted by patrol, Ventura fire and AMR.

10:56pm, received a report of a missing diver near Harbor breakwall from U.S. coast guard.  Officers responded in the fireboat and the missing diver contacted via landline and advised he was ok but lost his kayak.  Officers were able to find the kayak outside the breakwall and return it to the owner.
2-4 7:00am, Officers escorted Manson construction company towing the Freya Crane and dredge pipe into the Harbor to clear the closed harbor entrance.
2-5 5:30pm, received a report of a diesel spill near VHV D-dock.  Officers investigated but were unable to locate a source for the small spill.
2-6 7:30am, officers escorted the Manson Dredge, H.R. Morris into the harbor for yearly dredging and to clear the closed entrance of shoaling.

6:50pm, officers assisted Ventura fire and AMR with a seizure patient near Milano’s restaurant.  The patient was transported to local hospital.
2-7 11:25am, officers conducting traffic control at the Harbor entrance for multiple Manson dredge vessel’s and equipment.

12:43pm, received a dispatch to a fall patient near the Hat shop in the village.  Officers responded and assisted City fire and AMR.  A 76 year old female fainted and fell.  She was released at the scene.

9:05pm, received a report of flare sighting near Surfers Knoll.  Officers responded by truck and vessel and determined that someone was lighting fireworks near the Santa Clara River mouth.

 

Vol. 9, No. 9 – February 3 – February 16, 2016 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

1-17 5:18pm, officers escorted the fishing vessel “SeaHawk” into the harbor.  Significant shoaling at the entrance and large Northwest swells have combined to create a precarious navigation problem at the Harbor Entrance.
1-18 1:11pm, received a dispatch to a 48 year old man down at Harbor Blvd and Beachmont.  Officers responded and assisted with medical treatment.

3:05pm, officers were assisting a 75ft fishing vessel navigate the shoals in the Harbor entrance.  The vessel failed to follow instructions and went aground.  The fishing vessel was eventually able to get off the shoal unassisted.

4:00pm – 4:00am, officers monitored and escorted inbound and outbound vessels due to extremely hazardous conditions at the Harbor entrance due to shoaling and large waves.
1-19 7:00am-4:00pm, officers begin escorting multiple vessels through the narrow entrance channel.  All inbound and outbound vessels are required escort from Harbor Patrol due to the shoaling and large swells.

12:26pm, received a dispatch to a fall victim at the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted a female who fell.  The patient was lifted from the ground and sustained no injuries from the fall.

1:09pm, received a report of a capsized vessel in the shoaling area of the entrance, all three persons on board are in the water.  Officers responded, pulled the victims out of the water, righted the vessel and towed it to its slip.  The vessel was a tender for the Hawaiian Chieftain, a tall ship in the Harbor.

5:25pm, received a dispatch to a water rescue near the Ventura pier.  Officers responded to a surfer in distress, who was located safely on the beach.
1-20 4am-4am, officer’s escorted approximately 20 vessels in and out of the Harbor due to extremely hazardous conditions.
1-21 4am-4am, officers escorted vessels in and out of the Harbor, dangerous shoals.

12:00pm, U.S. coast guard placing shoal, #5 Aton buoys in the harbor entrance due to the extreme shoaling and narrow channel.  Also placing lights on the temporary buoys to aid in navigation.  
1-22 11:05am, observed the #5 Aton buoy set by the coast guard yesterday washed into South beach due to very large surf and strong currents in the Harbor Entrance. Officers retrieved it, towed it up the beach and out of harm’s way.

12:30pm, officers beginning a series of dangerous escorts through the Harbor entrance.  The waves have picked up significantly throughout the day and the entrance is nearly impassable.

6:45pm, U.S. coast guard Captain of the Port, per request of the Ventura Harbor Master closed the Ventura Harbor entrance for Hazardous conditions.

11:27pm, received a report of multiple flares spotted off Ventura Harbor.  After a brief investigation, it was determined to be several Chinese lanterns.
 1-23 9:25pm, received a dispatch to an unconscious person at the Comedy Club.  Officers responded and assisted a 72 year old female who was transported to local hospital for further evaluation.

 

Vol. 9, No. 8 – January 20 – February 2, 2016 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

  1-03 7:25pm, received a report from the National Weather Service issuing a High Surf Advisory forecast for Thursday.   
  1-05  9:35am, received a dispatch to a medical alarm in the marina mobile home park.  Officers were cancelled in route to the call.

1:30pm, received a request for assistance from Ventura PD.  Officers assisted with securing a scene in the keys.
  1-06 9:40am, received a report of a large vessel in danger of going adrift in the keys.  Officers responded and towed the vessel back to its dock in the keys.  Most of the dock cleats were pulled out by the large vessel in a sudden wind storm.  The lines had to be secured to the dock pilings.

9:55am, while securing the large vessel in the keys, observed a massive amount of flood water and debris flowing out of the Arundel Baranca in the keys.  Officers had to wait half an hour for the water to slacken before they could navigate through the muddy water and debris.

2:55pm, received a dispatch to an ill person at the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire and AMR with an 86 year old female with severe flu symptoms.  She was transported to local hospital.     
  1-08 7:00am, received a dispatch to a hazardous condition, steam coming from a manhole at the intersection of Harbor and Olivas Drive.  Officers responded along with Ventura fire and it was determined no emegency and due to the cool air temperature.
  1-09 1:10pm, while on patrol, officers sounded the Arundel Baranca and discovered significant shoaling from the recent storm, 6ft in the center of the channel.

10:30pm, received a report of curious circumstance.  Officers responded and discovered what appeared to be a bicycle accident with various personal items left behind at the accident scene.  It is under investigation.
  1-10 10:20pm, received a dispatch with multiple agencies to a water rescue of a grounded vessel on the beach at Woodstock lane Pierpont.  Officers responded in the fireboat and assisted Ventura fire with the call.  Three fishermen were rescued from a 73ft fishing in heavy surf.  The vessel remains on the beach and multiple agencies are taking fuel and other hazardous materials off the vessel.  The disposition of the vessel is still under consideration.

 

Vol. 9, No. 7 – January 6 – January 19, 2016 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

12-27 3:55pm, received a dispatch to a person trapped in a dumb-waiter.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire with extraction of the victim.  The patient refused further evaluation and was transported by a relative to the hospital.

6:05pm, while on patrol, officers observed several hoopnets placed illegally in the harbor entrance.  They were unable to locate the owners so the nets were confiscated and placed into found property.  
  12-30 3:00pm, while on patrol in the fireboat, officers observed 4 swimmers caught in a rip current.  Ventura County fire was on scene on the beach observing the swimmers also.  The swimmers were coached via P/A safely back to shore.
  1-02 1:30pm, received a report of stolen lawn ornaments from a mobile home park resident in the last few nights.  Officers advised they would investigate and directed the victim to file an online report with Ventura PD.

10:07pm, received a dispatch to a medical at Brophy Brothers in the village.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire and AMR.  A family member was being disruptive but was convinced to let the first responders do their work.

11:38pm, received a dispatch to an ill person wandering around the launch ramp.  Officers responded and found a local transient who has been acting strangely today but was in no need of medical assistance.  Ventura PD and harbor patrol escorted the individual out of the Harbor.
  1-03 6:30am, officers are gathering weather information for the upcoming storms next week and making preparations for the predicted large swells and strong south winds.
   

 

Vol. 9, No. 6 – December 23, 2015 – January 5, 2016 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

11-29 10:20am, received a report of vandalism/burglary from an employee of the Ventura Harbor Marina. The victim filed an online report with VPD.

4:00pm, received a report of a missing person.  The male suffers from Alzheimers and was last seen near the Hats unlimited store in the village. Dockmaster was able to reunite the husband and wife after a short search.
11-30 7:20pm, received a dispatch to an unconscious person in the restrooms at 1500 Spinnaker drive.  Officers responded and woke up a transient who was sleeping and in no need of medical assistance.
 12-01 4:11pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted VFD with a patient who was transported to CMH for further evaluation of ongoing medical issues.   
12-03 12:45, received a dispatch to a decomposing body in the Surfline near Nathan Lane.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire with moving the body to the coroner’s vehicle.  The body is being examined to determine the identity.
12-04 1:05am, while on patrol, officers contacted a local transient illegally camping in his vehicle at the launch ramp.  The individual eventually left   
12-05 6:30am, officers observing large surf pounding the beaches surrounding the harbor.  Contacting small vessels at the launch ramp to ensure they are aware of the dangerous ocean conditions.

12:20pm, received a request for entrance conditions and safe navigation from the captain of a transient sailboat.  Officers responded in the fireboat, escorted the vessel safely into the Harbor for a berthing at the Ventura Yacht Club.
 12-06 6:01am, received a report of a commercial fishing vessel possibly taking on water in Ventura Harbor Village.  Officers responded and ascertained that the vessel was in no danger of sinking and was just normally low in the water.

 

12-07 7:30am, while on patrol, officers observed a small fire in the riverbottom and advised fire dispatch.  The fire was put out with the help of VFD.

9:00am, officers attending USLA lifeguard training put on by the Ventura County Fire Department at the Port District
 12-08 2:00pm, officers escorted a 34ft sailboat out of the Harbor due to the Hazardous conditions and lack of knowledge navigating the area.
12-09 10:55am, received a dispatch to a water rescue at Marina Park.  Officers responded and searched for the reported vessel capsizing with 3 persons onboard.  After an extensive search, officers were unable to locate a vessel or any victims and the person reporting was deemed an untrustworthy observer.

9:44pm, received a dispatch to a water rescue at Surfers Point, a woman was swept from the rocks.  Officers responded and the victim was located on the beach by Ventura FD.
12-10 11:08am, received a dispatch to a water rescue at Ventura Point.  Officers responded and the victim was assisted out of the water by State Parks.

11:53pm, received a request from Vessel Assist to standby at the Harbor Entrance due to extreme conditions.  Officers responded and escorted Vessel assist into the Harbor with dangerous conditions due to the wind and swell.
12-11 All day, officers were dealing with extreme weather and swell all day.  Some of the incidents: beach lots were closed after flooding occurred at Harbor Cove lot, officers were unable to respond to multiple water rescue calls due to hazardous sea conditions (the harbor entrance was closed), terminated the voyage of a small water skiing vessel attempting to navigate the extreme conditions and observing some of the strongest waves and wind of the year.

5:53pm, received a dispatch to a stroke victim at the Comedy Club.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire and AMR with the patient who was transported to local hospital for further evaluation.
12-12 All day, officers were assessing damage and generally cleaning up after the large swell and windstorm from Friday.

 

 

Vol. 9, No. 5 – December 9 – December 22, 2015 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Sunday  11-22  10:30am, officers attended a memorial ceremony with the fireboat.  The celebration of life was for a former outrigger paddler, Harbor patrolman and was organized by the Hokolua Canoe club.

4:01pm, received a request to tow a disabled sailboat back to its slip in the keys.  Officers responded and safely returned the vessel to its slip.
Monday 11-23 2:40pm, officers concluded a search for the missing fisherman in the Sandtrap/breakwall area where he disappeared last week.  Several items were found: hoop nets, hip-waders.  No identifying marks were on the items and none of them were believed to belong to the missing person.
 Tuesday  11-24 9:00pm, U.S. coast guard requesting berthing for a 24ft vessel they are towing from Rincon Island.  Officers advised they could utilize the Port’s longdock.  
Wednes  11-25 2:20pm, officers observed a small boat heading out in 30+ knots of wind and 8 foot seas.  They responded to contact the skipper and his three passengers but were unable to find them.  After searching the entire harbor, officers found the vessel in the keys and warned them of the dangerous conditions outside.

11:03pm, while on patrol, officers observed a suspicious person wandering around the Marina Mobile home park.  Contact was made and the individual advised he was looking for a restroom.  Officers followed the individual and escorted him out of the mobile home park to his vehicle parked near-by.
Thursday  11-26 1:07pm, received a dispatch to a fall victim at marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assessed a 65 year old male who fainted.  The patient had ongoing issues and refused further treatment and/or transport to hospital.
Friday  11-27 2:53pm, received a dispatch to an assault near Margarita Villa.  Officers responded and staged near the incident.  Ventura PD arrived to mitigate the fight and eventually cancelled all responding units because no injuries occurred.
Saturday 11-28 All-day, officers conducted periodic searches by vessel for the missing fisherman.

1:55am, U.S. coast guard towed a commercial fishing vessel to Ventura Harbor after terminating their voyage because of numerous equipment violations.