Category Archives: Harbor Patrol Blotter

Vol. 16, No. 25 – Sept 6 – Sept 19, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 8/16	9:20am, received report of petroleum sheen near VIM E/F docks. Officers searched all vessels in the area, unable to locate a source for the spill. 8:00pm, dispatched to a fall in the Village. Officers responded with VFD and assisted an intoxicated male who was transported to hospital by AMR.
Thursday 8/17	6:01pm, dispatched to a traffic collision on Spinnaker. Officers responded, found no accident occurred, a transient stating she was robbed of 20k by passing car. 7:36pm, received report of an inflatable raft sinking in the keys. Officers responded in Fireboat, transported the pair back to the Marina Park dock.
Friday 8/18	8:35pm, dispatched to an unoccupied kayak 1 mile offshore of Little Rincon. Officers responded in Fireboat with multiple agencies to the Search/Rescue. After searching area found a 55-gallon drum with a flag, likely mistaken identity 9:33pm, escorting a 100ft yacht to find its berth at VHV C-dock after it was evacuated from Avalon Harbor due to foul weather from hurricane Hilary.
Saturday 8/19	7:33am, observed the Santa Clara Rivermouth breech while on patrol. 4:15pm, dispatched to multiple persons caught in a rip current near South Jetty. Officers responded in Fireboat helped State Parks with returning victims to shore 5:30pm, dispatched to multiple person rescue at Surfers Knoll groin. Officers responded in Fireboat and assisted state parks with the ocean rescue.
Sunday 8/20	2:47pm, observed a 5.0 earthquake near Ojai. Officers checking all areas of responsibility for damage or injuries. Nothing found initially. 4:18pm, dispatched to a sick person in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist the patient. 7:33pm, observed a jetski trailer at the launch ramp. Due to Hilary storm, officers responded in Fireboat to search for the personal watercraft. While searching, the PWC had returned to the launch ramp and hauled out.
Monday 8/21	7:10am, observed a lot of debris from the river and barranca throughout harbor. 1:40pm, while on patrol in Fireboat, officers removed hazards to navigation from the storm throughout harbor. Large branches and all other sorts of debris.
Tuesday 8/22	4:39am, observed a 3.9 earthquake aftershock from Sunday’s earthquake. 12:30pm, removing all types of debris from the harbor from the storm.
Wednes 8/23	7:30pm, received report of a female transient attempting to board vessels in village. Officers contacted subject and warned of trespassing, she moved on.
Thursday 8/24	3:53am, dispatched to a sick person in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded, patient disclosed they were Covid 19 positive. Fire captain released most responders stating, “There is no need for us all to get Covid!” 5:52pm, dispatched to a behavioral emergency at VWM A-dock. Once on scene the patient was distraught a romantic interest met online was no longer communicating with the patient. Offered condolences, advised unable to assist.
Friday 8/25	8:01pm, received missing person report from daughter of a mother last seen in her wedding dress. She was married on a vessel in the harbor. Advised we would “B-O-L-O” for missing mother. Did not locate the missing during shift.

Vol. 16, No. 24 – Aug 23 – Sept 5, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 8/2	6:05pm, dispatched to a child locked in a vehicle at the Portside apartments. Officers responded with VFD, found vehicle in carport and were able to gain entry to the vehicle to release the small child to their parents.
Thursday 8/3	3:15pm, observed two Personal Watercraft exiting the Keys in violation of speed and wake ordinance. Made contact, issued warnings and conducted safety inspection that uncovered out of date registration.
Friday 8/4	2:05pm, received report of hazardous material spill near the trash enclosures in the Harbor Village. Officers assisted VPD maintenance with containment. Harrison trash will fully clean up the accident tomorrow.
Saturday 8/5	9:37am, received report of a hazard to navigation, capsized peddle boat in the main channel of the keys. Officers responded, found, towed the vessel to dock.
Sunday 8/6	8:40am, assisting State Parks with lifeguard tryouts at San Buena Ventura Beach. Officers responded in Rescue B19 and Rescue personal watercraft to monitor 65 lifeguard candidates participating in timed swim tests. 9:45am, observed two kayaks capsized at the harbor entrance. Officer on the Rescue personal watercraft took the two persons onboard and towed the kayaks to the longdock for dewatering and re-launching of the vessels. 4:33pm, observed two kayaks in distress on the outside of the South Jetty of the Harbor. Officers were in the Fireboat, pulled three victims onto the boat and towed two kayaks back into Harbor Cove, dropping off victims there also.
Tuesday 8/8	10:00am, officers attending ocean rescue training with Oxnard, Ventura and Ventura County Fire departments near Oxnard Shores. The Fireboat and Rescue Watercraft were utilized to practice lifeguarding rescue techniques. 4:45pm, received report of an injured sealion near VWM A-dock. Relayed Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Inst (CIMWI) contact info 805 567-1505.
Wednes 8/9	1:10am, found an unresponsive female in the Launch ramp restrooms. Officers were able to gain response, remove her from the restroom, assist calling friend. 8:10pm, issued warning for blinding lights to Fishing vessel Endeavor.
Thursday 8/10	11:55pm, while on patrol, officers removed local transients from L/R restroom’s.
Friday 8/11	4:40pm, received request for safety equipment requirements. Officers assisted boater with “ABC’s” of boating and requirements for a 16ft motor vessel. 10:10pm, observed 40 young adults at Surfers Knoll preparing for a beach fire. Officers informed the group of the ordinances for illegal fires. The group left.
Saturday 8/12	10:20am, dispatched to a stingray strike, fisherman was struck near Harbor Cove 12:25p, officers contacted, then removed an illegal fruit stand vendor at Harbor Cove. The vendor unwillingly complied, advised they need permits to operate.
Sunday 8/13	12:59am, dispatched to Portside complex for a fall victim. Officers responded with AMR/VFD and assisted the elder male up and onto his bed, no injuries. 4:35pm, observed “Swan” peddle boat beset by the strong winds, in danger of colliding with moored vessels. Officers in RB19 were able to take the vessel en tow back to the rental dock. Later, found 2 rental SUP paddlers needing a tow.
Monday 8/14	3:05pm, observed a large motor vessel on the rip rap near Patrol Office. Officers responded in Rescue B19 and by foot to assist the disabled vessel. The vessel was taken en tow to their slip in the boatyard haul out dock.
Tuesday 8/15	1:32pm, received report of commercial vessel pumping petroleum into the harbor. Officers investigated, found a sheen but were unable to locate the source. Multiple vessels appeared to be suspicious, could have caused the spill

Vol. 16, No. 23 – Aug 9 – Aug 22, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 7/18	7:35am, officers on patrol in the vehicle, came across a new homeless camp near Surfers Knoll with several tents and lots of stuff. Left warnings on tents. 6:45pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, observed a female changing a flat tire. Officers offered to help, and were able to put on the spare tire.
Wednes 7/19	11:57pm, received report of two missing women last seen leaving business in the village. Officers responded and were able to locate the pair on the beach.
Thursday 7/20	3:45pm, received report of dogs in a locked vehicle. Officers responded, found the dogs in a vehicle near the Harbor Village. The windows were rolled down, the dogs only in distress when reporting party was demanding arresting owner. 10:00pm, received report of juveniles trespassing/fishing at the pond in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded, kids fled the scene on E-bikes

Saturday 7/22	11:53am, officers contacting skipper of a large yacht, “Veloce” for reckless and negligent operation, full speed through a small sailboat regatta and main channel 11:55pm, received report of a transient sleeping in the elevator of the timeshare. Officers responded and after several attempts to open the elevator, transient left.
Sunday 7/23	3:28am, dispatched to a vehicle fire in the VIM lot. Officers responded, found a fully involved vehicle. The owner was on scene, sleeping in the vehicle, unsure how the fire started. VFD put out fire, incident is under investigation.
Monday 7/24	7:02am, contacted a group of transients sleeping in various structures near Surfers Knoll for illegal camping. Advised need to remove items/themselves.
Wednes 7/26	6:42pm, dispatched to person bleeding near Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded with AMR/VFD, patient refused treatment, left the scene.
Thursday 7/27	1:35pm, observed an inbound vessel speeding in the harbor. Officers contacted the skipper who was a member of boating club in the harbor. Issued warning.
Friday 7/28	2:50pm, received “Mayday” call, vessel on the rocks in the sandtrap. Officers responded in Fireboat and Rescue watercraft to assist a vessel with 1 POB. Responders removed the vessel off the rocks and towed it to the launch ramp.
Saturday 7/29	10:45am, observed/responded to an ocean rescue, person in the water. Officers were on patrol in Fireboat, pulled victim from water and assisted back onto craft. 1:40pm, observed an ocean rescue, person in water/capsized kayak. Officers pulled victim from water and returned kayak and person to rental dock. 4:16pm, observed rental electric boat on the rocks near patrol office. Officers responded in Fireboat, pulled vessel off rocks, towed to the rental dock.
Sunday 7/30	10:17am, observed illegal vendor attempting to rent an innertube at Harbor Cove beach. The innertube placed at ramp with a sign, “5 dollars, first 2 hrs free.” 5:09pm, while on patrol in the truck observed heavy crowds and absolutely no parking anywhere in the harbor. VPD parking enforcement issuing citations.
Monday 7/31	2:37pm, dispatched to unconscious person at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded with AMR to 2 unconscious persons on the beach. AMR transported patients.
Tuesday 8/1	10:25am, dispatched to ocean rescue with 2 victims caught in a rip current near the Surfers Knoll groin. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 to assist State Parks lifeguards with the rescue. The victims were safely assisted to shore.

Vol. 16, No. 22 – July 26 – Aug 8, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 7/4	10:01am, dispatched to possible Ocean Rescue at the Ventura Pier. Officers responded in Rescue B19 and Fireboat to assist VPD with an individual who jumped the locked fence at the base of the closed pier. Officers stood by in case the individual jumped off the pier. VPD was able to arrest him without incident. 2:19pm, dispatched to overdose at the launch ramp restrooms. Officers responded with VPD/AMR to a 24 y/o male who ran, but was arrested by VPD. 5:57pm, received report of a boat operating erratically near the launch ramp, having issues docking. Officers responded and contacted the operator, who refused to talk. He retrieved his vessel and left the scene without incident.
Wednes 7/5	4:33pm, received report of a vessel operating recklessly in the surfline near Surfers Knoll jetty. Officers responded in Fireboat, contacted skipper of “lake-style” boat for violation and moved the vessel to safer water.
Thursday 7/6	5:30am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant. 9:39am, received report of a diesel spill near the Ventura Boat Yard. Officers responded in the Fireboat to assist TowBoat US with containment of the spill. A boom was deployed around a commercial fishing vessel that spilled 10 gallons. The spill was contained, absorbent pads deployed. OES investigating incident. 11:35am, received report of an individual pressure washing growth off the bottom of his sailboat at the launch ramp washdown. Officers responded and found a lot of mussels/growth clogging up the drainage system. The skipper was advised of the violation, agreed to clean it up. Maintenance able to unclog drain. 4:10pm, received request to tow a 42ft sailboat from boatyard to its slip. Officers responded in Rescue B19, towed the vessel to its slip in VIM D-dock.
Friday 7/7	9:30am, received request to monitor the JG Pier Swim. Officers en route to the Ventura Pier aboard the Fireboat for the State Parks junior lifeguard swim. 12:03pm, dispatched to a fall victim in the Portside complex. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to male fall victim. No injuries, just helped up.
Saturday 7/8	1:41pm, observed Ocean Rescue, three persons in the water, fell off electric boat in Pierpont Basin. Officers responded with Fireboat and Rescue Water Craft, pulled persons out of the water and assisted back onto rental electric boat. 6:35pm, observed a small sailboat sail into and beset in kelp bed at clingers point. Before patrol could get to the vessel, the skipper had swam his sabot out and into Harbor Cove. Officers picked up the skipper and transported to L/R. 9:10pm, received report of heavy redtide conditions at VWM D-dock. Officers have been using the Fireboats monitor to aerate the water, with no effect.
Sunday 7/9	8:32am, dispatched to fall victim in Ventura Marina Community, non injury call. 5:26pm, dispatched to sick person in Ventura Marina Community, patient transported by AMR for hip pain after assistance to gurney.
Monday 7/10	9:39am, dispatched to Ocean Rescue, search for a downed aircraft. Multiple agencies and assets responded, but were unable to find reported distressed vessel 3:00pm, received report of Dreamer Rental peddle boat, “Blue Duck” in distress in the keys, caught in the wind. Officers towed the vessel back to the rental dock

Vol. 16, No. 20 – June 28 – July 11, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 6/06	8:55am, received report that a female transient jumped the fence to the Portside pool and locked herself into the restroom. Officers responded and were able to convince the individual to come out and leave the Portside pool. 5:20pm, received report of a petroleum spill at VHV I-dock from a commercial fishing vessel. Officers responded and found the source, were able to mitigate.
Wednes 6/07	8:00am, removed a local transient woman from the Launch Ramp restrooms. The subject went on a crazy rant, blaming everyone in ear-shot for her situation. Officers offered assistance with local charities, but she refused and ran off. 1:05pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to aid treatment of the puncture wound. Assisted State Parks with call.
Thursday 6/08	10:15am, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with State Parks to assist patient near Tower 3 with hot water. 4:40pm, received report of a sick/injured sealion near the Santa Clara Rivermouth from a beach comber. Officers responded, found sea lion and contacted Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Inst. (CIMWI) 805 567-1505.
Friday 6/09	4:05pm, observed two homeless persons setting up camp near Surfers Knoll, advised of no camping ordinance, they moved further back into Arundo.
Saturday 6/10	8:26am, officers taking Rescue B19 and Fireboat to assist with boating traffic control for Hokolua outrigger canoe race(s) near Harbor Cove Beach.
Sunday 6/11	9:07am, received report of a sick/injured sealion on the rip rap near the Greek Restaurant. Officers responded, found sealion suffering from demoic poisoning. 10:05am, receiving multiple reports of sick sealions through out the harbor. Relayed CIMWI contact info to notify them of the growing numbers. 12:20pm, dispatched to stingray strike at Harbor Cove, responded with hot water
Monday 6/12	6:30pm, receiving multiple reports of sick injured sea lions. Advising that a lot of sea lions have been coming ashore with symptoms of demoic poisoning.

Vol. 16, No. 19 – June 14 – June 27, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 5/24	7:00am, training new Marine Safety Officers towing evolutions and techniques for motor and sailing vessels at Ventura Port District. 11:33pm, received report of transients loitering around the 1559 Spinnaker area courtyard. Officers responded and contacted several charging their phones.
Thursday 5/25	11:53am, received report of a disabled vessel near the Pier. Officers responded in the Fireboat and ensured safety of the 15ft whaler until Tow Boat US arrived.
Friday 5/26	6:12am, observed NWS issued a small craft advisory, officers raised pennant. 9:03pm, received complaint of a loud party at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with VPD and found 10 cars and 35 kids celebrating. Everyone was removed from the lot after VPD checked for contraband.
Saturday 5/27	7:55am, while on patrol observed a female attempting to gain access to a vehicle in the VIM lot. Officers contacted and found that locks were malfunctioning. Attempted to assist, but had to call towing company to open the vehicle. 12:40pm, found a patient at the base of the patrol office stairs with head injury. Activated EMS, VFD/AMR responded, Treated & transported 31 y/o male. 1:41pm, received report of vessel accident at VWM A-dock. Officers responded in Rescue B19 and investigated 22ft motor vessel hit by rental electric boat. The electric boat operator fled, but information was gathered from rental boat co.
Monday 5/29	8:43am, received report of a kayaker in distress near the breakwall. Officers responded in Fireboat and found 1 person in the water and capsized kayak. The person was pulled aboard fireboat and transported to boatyard dock.
Tuesday 5/30	2:01pm, received report of a petroleum spill near VWM B-dock. Officers responded and searched the area, found a small amount of fuel, no source.
Wednes 5/31	9:00am, setting aquatic rescue swim course, 500 meters, in the Pierpont Basin for lifeguard training class with Oxnard Fire Department. 8:55pm, while on patrol, contacted by male transient advising his girlfriend is doing fentanyl in the launch ramp restrooms and she won’t answer the door. After investigation with VPD, no one found in the restrooms or in general area.
Thursday 6/1	3:35pm, dispatched to fuel dock at the Launch Ramp for a fall victim. Officers responded, assisted 68 y/o female with abrasions/head pain. Patient transported.
Friday 6/2	2:35pm, dispatched to a fall victim near the South Jetty. Officers responded and assisted a female who fell down the berm towards the water line, no injury from the fall. State Parks Lifeguards, patrol officers were able to bring her back up. 7:22pm, received report of crowd of 200 high school students gathering at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded with VPD and were able to disperse crowd.
Saturday 6/3	1:30pm, received report of a significant oil spill near Anacapa Island from USCG. They requested we investigate outside Harbor. Officers responded in Fireboat 3 miles offshore, but were unable to locate any oil pollution. 3:45pm, received report of a capsized kayak and person in the water. Officers responded in Fireboat, found the victim was assisted by good Samaritans onto the dock. The victim & kayak transported to her boyfriend’s vessel in VHV.
Sunday 6/4	8:36am, received report of transient blocking traffic on Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded, found subject, issued warning, transient laughed moved out of traffic. 9:05pm, received many reports of 300 adolescents partying, lighting fireworks near Surfers Knoll. Officers responded with VPD, able to disperse the crowd.
Monday 6/5	6:50am, observed the 300 high schoolers from last night left a large mess of fireworks, alcohol and fastfood trash. Officers spent hours picking up the mess.

Vol. 16, No. 18 – May 31 – June 13, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 5/10	7:01am, received request to assist VC Sheriff with creating a landing zone for their helicopter to land near Harbor Cove beach, officers prepared the area. 9:01am, dispatched to a person trapped in the restroom near 1570 Anchors Way. Officers responded with VFD, gained entry, no one in the restroom.
Thursday 5/11	1:30pm, officers updating plotting navigation coordinates into Fireboat GPS for the Depart of Boating/Waterways weeklong Coastal piloting class at District. 6:30pm, officers assisting training students with night-time operation of Fireboat and Rescue B19 for the DBAW class being conducted at the Ventura Port Dist.
Friday 5/12	9:25am, dispatched to a stroke in Portside apartments. Officers responded with VFD/AMR. Family was on scene, requesting a welfare check, no one in the unit. 7:55pm, received report of 32ft motor vessel out of gas, 4 miles south of the Harbor. After investigation, tow boat US took over the call and towed the boat.
Saturday 5/13	9:00am, received report of an unsanctioned car show near 1449 Spinnaker in the village. Officers responded and contacted the group. No violations observed, group attempted to circumvent marketing special event permit. 11:00am, officers participating in a memorial for Ventura Port District employee Donna Canfield. The Fireboat monitor was utilized in the celebration of life and spreading of her ashes offshore the harbor.
Sunday 5/14	10:00am, officers on patrol observed large crowds in the village with their mothers and families enjoying the holiday. 11:30am, officers placing the Harbor Cove swim buoys to protect swimmers from the Fireboat. Harbor Cove accommodates swimmers, PWC’s & small boats 1:25pm, investigating a petroleum spill near VYC, found sheen but not source.
Monday 5/15	8:13pm, received report of a vessel with parted lines and colliding with vessels in VWM H-dock. Officers responded and were able to secure the vessel. Very strong surges & currents were affecting the area from unseasonably large swells.
Tuesday 5/16	9:15am, dispatched to medical in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist a fall victim. AMR transported to hospital. 12:30pm, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue at Mandalay Beach. Officers responded in Rescue B19 and Rescue Watercraft. The victim made it to shore.
Wednes 5/17	3:45am, while on patrol in vehicle, officers observed several vehicles with persons camping at the launch ramp. Warnings were issued, some moved on. 4:05pm, received complaint from local transients sitting on a bench in the Portside promenade that their security removed them for no reason.
Thursday 5/18	3:55pm, observed children wading in water near a strong rip current near South Jetty. Officers contacting the waders and parents, advised of safer area to swim. 9:20pm, received report of an aggressive transient screaming and challenging people in the village parking lot. Officers contacted VPD to assist with the contact. He ran off screaming and diving into dumpsters, headed to the beach.
Saturday 5/20	12:16pm, received report of small vessel in violation of speed/wake ordinance in the main channel of the harbor. Officers responded in the Fireboat, found the violators, issued warnings. Safety inspection conducted, areas to speed shown. 3:25pm, received report of a dog trapped in a vehicle in the village. Officers responded, found the vehicle and the dog not in distress, windows down.
Sunday 5/21	8:31am, dispatched to unconscious person, Riverhaven encampment. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist, but the patient ultimately refused care..
Monday 5/22	7:00am, officers beginning training 3 new Marine Safety Officers at The Port District office and patrol docks. The new recruits will participate in 40hr class. 7:45pm, dispatched to a capsized sailboat in the A-basin of the harbor. Officers responded in Fireboat, found the boat righted, two persons back onboard.
Tuesday 5/23	7:03am, observed dense fog, activated signal. Officers hoping for sunnier days.

Vol. 16, No. 17 – May 17 – May 30, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 4/24	1:01pm, dispatched to an unconscious in a vehicle near Riverhaven. Officers responded with AMR, found a deceased 65 y/o male. 8:45pm, received request to jumpstart vehicle in beach lot, officers successful.
Tuesday 4/25	12:28pm, dispatched to a fall patient in Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR and assisted a 96 y/o male with head/neck injuries. 1:56pm, requested to remove a female transient setting up camp at the VWM restrooms near D-dock. Officers were able to convince individual to leave.
Thursday 4/27	1:23am, received report of transient with two pit bulls attempting to gain access to hotel rooms at Sheraton. Officers responded with VPD to the call, UTL male. 7:30pm, observed male transient in pants only yelling and dancing on Spinnaker Dr. Officers followed male to Harbor Blvd, police on scene, spotlighted the male until he disappeared in to the riverbottom near Riverhaven.
Friday 4/28	9:45pm, received a request to open restroom in the village for an individual who left their phone in there. Officers responded and were able to retrieve the phone.
Sunday 4/30	2:25pm, observed two swimmers crossing main channel from Harbor Cove to Sand trap. Officers responded in Fireboat, contacted and advised of danger.

Wednes 5/3	11:30am, officers removing large debris from Harbor Cove for Triathlon Sunday 3:03pm, received report of a young aggressive/agitated transient running wild in the village, scaring people. Officers responded and followed the individual. He was eventually arrested by Ventura PD at “Big Beach” for exposing himself. 9:00pm, officers contacted transient camped outside Village market. Provided a warming kit to the individual and recommended areas to rest.
Thursday 5/4	4:00pm, dispatched to a wellness check on a female on her vessel in VIM. Officers responded and found the woman ok, just sick. Contacted VPD, advised
Friday 5/5	2:46pm, received report from Coastguard LA that a 30ft Wilson with 2 POB’s aground at Oxnard Shores. Relayed info to CI Harbor Patrol, they are on scene.
Saturday 5/6	6:24am, observed NWS issued Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant. 1:12pm, officers assisting “Cal Triathlon” personnel setting buoys for swim tomorrow at Harbor Cove in the Fireboat.
Sunday 5/7	3:29am, dispatched to sick person in Ventura Marina Community, officers responded with AMR and assisted with treatment. Patient transported by AMR. 6:02am, officers assisting Cal Tri deploying buoys from Fireboat at Harbor Cove 8:50am, dispatched to Ocean Rescue at Ventura Point. Officers responded in Fireboat to assist State Parks and VFD with the call. 11:20am, received request for a tow from a 28ft vessel, patrol towed to their slip. 2:10pm, dispatched to cardiac arrest in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded, unfortunately unable to resuscitate, obvious signs of death. 4:24pm, dispatched to fall patient at 1691 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded and assisted VFD and AMR with the call. Patient refused assistance. 4:57pm, received report of disabled PWC’s near the entrance. Officers responded in Fireboat pulled person from water and towed disabled PWC to L/R
Monday 5/8	8:00am, Port District hosting Department of Boating & Waterways basic boating class for officers from around California. The class is a weeklong. 1:35pm, officers preparing swim buoys with anchors and bottom tackle for deployment at Harbor Cove for the summer.
Tuesday 5/9	4:12 received multiple reports of a petroleum spill near VWM B-dock. Officers responded and searched the area, found a small sheen but no source was found.

Vol. 16, No. 16 – May 3 – May 16, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 4-12	7:00pm, received report of gas odor near 1567 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded with VFD/Gas Company. Investigated but unable to locate a gas odor
Thursday 4-13	6:55am, while on patrol, observed thousands of beached “Vela Vela’s” on the shoreline. Attempting to avoid because they stick to undercarriage, and smell. 10:34am, officers on patrol in Fireboat of all response areas in and outside of the harbor including: the keys, all marinas’ fairways, main channels and just outside the surfline up and down Ventura coast. Patrol ended with refueling at fuel dock
Friday 4-14	12:34pm, new officers working on online United States Coastguard captains’ course to eventually take exam to obtain license. 4:20pm, while on patrol in Harb1, patrol truck, officers observed then contacted two “unsightly” recreational vehicles parked in Harbor Cove beach parking lot. The vehicles were in violation of oversized ordinance, moved to Spinnaker Dr.
Saturday 4-15	11:29am, received request from US coast guard concerning a sailboat that has been anchoring overnight in dangerous areas just outside Ventura & CI harbors. Officers were aware of the vessel but as of recently hadn’t noticed it in the area. 8:19pm, receiving complaints about Ventura Sport Fishing vessels with blinding forward deck lights left on berthed vessels. Officers contacted Sport Fishing and advised of the complaints from tenants in nearby marinas.
Sunday 4-16	6:20am, observed weather service issued Small Craft Advisory, raised pennants for winds gusting to 25kts in the western portion of the East SB channel. 9:20am, officers attending Dept of Boating & Waterways Marine Firefighting class in Marina Del Ray this week gathering all protective turnouts and SCBA’s. 1:15pm, received report of a small sailboat in distress near the launch ramp 5 mph buoy. Officers responded in Fireboat, found the vessel with 3 POB’s on board and attempting to retrieve a piece of the rudder. The vessel was safely towed to the launch ramp and the rudder post was successfully retrieved. 9:19pm, dispatched to Ocean Rescue, swimmer in distress near the Pier. Officers responded in Fireboat, en route the transient got out of the water and ran away.
Monday 4-17	12:05pm, contacted individual living in vehicle at L/R for no permit. An older gentleman exited vehicle naked, distressed over medical conditions, after many attempts to provide care, he refused any assistance. Advised to get a L/R permit.
Wednes 4/19	5:08am, observed Weather Service issued Small Craft Advisory, raised pennant. 2:22pm, dispatched to National Park Service for a medical. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to a 76 y/o female with chest pain. Patient transported by AMR 8:42pm, dispatched to an overdose near Pierpont Bay YC. Officers responded with AMR/VFD and assisted a 64 y/o female, transport by AMR to hospital.
Thursday 4/20	9:33am, dispatched to cat trapped in storm drain at Harbor Cove lot. Officers responded with VFD, the cat freed itself from the storm drain.
Friday 4/21	10:29am, dispatched to unknown medical in Portside apartments. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to the call. Responders conducting a welfare check.
Saturday 4/22	7:20am, received report of injured seabird. Officers responded, found the bird and placed in container for volunteer bird rescue. 4:50pm, dispatched to a dog locked in a vehicle in Port District lot. Officers responded on foot and found the vehicle. While assessing the situation, three “good Samaritans” arrived and attempted to intervene. The dog was determined to be ok & while trying to calm down the mob, the owner arrived, took the dog. The mob & officers were surprised the owner thanked them for their concern.
Sunday 4/23	12:11pm, dispatched to Ocean Rescue, drowning at Surfers Point. Officers responded in the Fireboat, deployed swimmer to assist with rescue. Patient pulled from ocean, was stabilized and transported by AMR to hospital.

Vol. 16, No. 15 – Apr 19 – May 2, 2023 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 4-5	6:21am, received report of two stray Pit-bulls loose in the Holiday Inn Express lobby. Advised patrol not equipped to deal with dogs, relayed animal control #. 7:34am, dispatched to traffic collision on Spinnaker dr. No injuries occurred. 5:00pm, while on patrol in Rescue B19, officers conducted a safety inspect on inflatable boat 4 POB’s. Ensured they had safety equipment, not to leave harbor 7:27pm, dispatched to a fall in Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR to lift the patient from the floor to a chair. 9:03pm, waiting for Animal Control to pick up abandoned dogs, officers observed a large group of young adults showing up at Surfers Knoll for a bon fire. Told of ordinances & chances of getting parking tickets, group dispersed.
Thursday 4-6	9:00am, assisting Manson construction with traffic control in main channel aboard Rescue B19. Tug vessel towing the crane barge to Oceanside Harbor. 3:28pm, received report of a vessel accident at VIM, J-dock. Officers responded, investigated three vessels involved, all damage appeared minor. 8:30pm, while locking restrooms, officers observed a medical at Surfers Knoll. The patient, female transient unresponsive, seizing on floor. Contacted dispatch, VFD/AMR en route. Patient eventually became alert, refused medical attention.
Friday 4-7	12:40pm, loaned out the beach wheelchair to a grateful family at Harbor Cove. 4:30pm, notified of a Ocean Rescue at Emma Wood. Officers responded towards Ventura Pier to assist a Standup Paddler who was “identified” in distress. Officers contacted the individual near the Ventura Pier not in distress just doing a long-distance paddle from Emma Wood to Ventura Harbor. 7:03pm, dispatched to Portside for a behavioral emergency. Female transient requesting evaluation at hospital. AMR transported the patient to hospital.
Saturday 4-8	12:08pm, observed visibility decreased to ¼ mile due to heavy fog. Officers patrolling with radar just outside the harbor to assist small boats recreating. 3:02pm, dispatched to a person not breathing in Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded, unfortunately responders were unable to conduct resuscitation efforts because obvious signs of death were present.
Sunday 4-9	4:45am, opening gates/restrooms at Harbor Cove for Easter service for group. 10:05am, received report of a transient loitering in the roll-out dumpster at the launch ramp. Responded to investigate and found the transient as reported. Officers were able to convince the male to exit and to stay out of the container. 10:22am, received report of a Hazard-to-Navigation, large tree adrift near the fuel dock. Officers were able to remove the hazard and deposit it at the L/R.
Monday 4-10	9:03am, dispatched to difficulty breathing in Ventura Marina Community. 1:25pm, dispatched to back pain in Ventura Marina Community. Assisted AMR.
Tuesday 4-11	7:25pm, received report that the fog signal on South Jetty not working with heavy fog conditions from beach patron and a large vessel inbound. Officers explaining how to turn on signal with VHF marine radio and the high probability that the vessel has limited visibility instruments to navigate safely.