Category Archives: Harbor Patrol Blotter

Vol. 16, No. 01 – Oct 5 – Oct 18, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 9/14

 5:25am, dispatched to a fire alarm in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD, alarms were malfunctioning due to low battery.

9am-7pm, received multiple calls (20) concerning dead/sick or injured sea lions through out the harbor and the keys. Sea lions are dealt with by an agency called CIMWI (CI marine wildlife institute). If a sick/injured sea lion is observed, contact CIMWI at 805 567-1505 or fill out online report at CIMWI.org.

Friday 9/16

 4:44pm, dispatched to an aircraft down at Marina Park. Officers responded with multiple agencies to the call. 3 persons were aboard, no injuries sustained. The plane landed on the beach and eventually ended up on the Greenock jetty.

Saturday 9/17

 6:15am, received request to open locked restrooms at the launch ramp from VPD. Officers assisted and VPD arrested an individual for warrants..

11:10am, assisting with a memorial paddle out for Firefighter Clapsaddle at Harbor Cove. Later, officers assisted with Coach Barrette paddle out at the Pier.

Monday 9/19

 9:10am, officers retrieved/trailored rescue boat on loan from City of Oxnard to return it. Much thanks to the city for loaning their vessel.

Tuesday 9/20

 12:00pm, received report of an aggressive sea lion attacking kayakers in the keys. Officers responded in Fireboat 1, but were unable to locate the mammal or kayakers in the area described.

 

 

 

Wednes 9/21

 3:20am, received a report of a dead sealion near the Portside marina rip rap. Officers advised they would investigate during daylight hours.

11:33am, received report of a vessel adrift in the keys. Officers responded in Fireboat, were able to tow the vessel back to its dilapidated dock in the keys.

Thursday 9/22

 7:31am, officers received request to standby at the launch ramp restrooms while VPD arrests transients residing there. Several arrested for outstanding warrants.

Friday 9/23

 7:25pm, received a request to jumpstart a vehicle disabled on Spinnaker Drive. Officers attempted several times, but unfortunately were unable to help.

Saturday 9/24

 1:40pm, while on patrol in the Fireboat, observed to skin divers attempting to cross the Pierpont Basin. Officers contacted and educated about no diving or swimming in the Harbor ordinance. The pair returned to Marina Park Dock.

9:15pm, contacted by a family with a disabled recreational vehicle in the village. Officers attempted to jumpstart the RV, but were unsuccessful. Transported the family to the 4points Sheridan were they were staying. Vehicle was towed away

Sunday 9/25

 7:30am, officers opened gate at the end of Spinnaker for NSSA contest parking.

2:55pm, observed a small sailboat with 2 POB having difficulty. Officers responded in Rescue B19 to assist. After several attempts to right the sailboat, officers assisted with lowering the sails and took the vessel en tow to the L/R.

4:20pm, received report of a disabled electric boat. Officers responded in the Fireboat, towed the vessel to the Dreamer Rental dock and released.

4:47pm, received report of an unconscious person in a vehicle near 1575 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded and found the patient, she was intoxicated. Her husband arrived on scene and she was released to him. No medical.

Monday 9/26

 5:40am, observed NWS issued a Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant.

12:35pm, gave permission to commercial fishermen to store lobster traps at the launch ramp while they prepare for lobster season that began October 1st at 6am.

 

Vol. 15, No. 26 – Sept 21 – Oct 4, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 8/31

 1:05pm, dispatched to a male with altered mental status. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to a 74 y/o male who was in an accident a few days ago. Patient was assessed and transported to local hospital for further evaluation.

1:55pm, received report of an injured sea bird at the launch ramp. Officers responded and captured the bird for rescue volunteers to pick up.

Thursday 9/1

 2:45am, received a request from Tow Boat US to secure a 60ft trimaran at the launch ramp for repairs. Officers granted the request, assisted with securing.

6:45am, observed a Small Craft Advisory in effect, raised warning pennant.

Friday 9/2

 12:28am, received request for a tow from disabled 24ft motor vessel near the Harbor entrance. Officers responded and safely towed the vessel to L/R.

11:16am, dispatched to an allergic reaction at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist. Patient treated and transported to local hospital.

12:54pm, observed a transient repairing bike on Schooner Dr. Officers contacted and eventually convinced the individual to move belongings off street.

Saturday 9/3

 10:00am, three new full time officers attending Marine Firefighting class at the Ventura Port District. The class is on don/duffing turnouts, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and operation of the fireboat while fighting marine fires.

3:40pm, received report of a capsized PWC in the surf line. Officers responded in the fireboat to assist State Parks Lifeguards. The victim was rescued but his PWC was hard aground on the jetty, 10ft above the water line. It is unsafe to tow the PWC, Tow Boat US will salvage tomorrow.

9:45pm, observed a trashcan fire at the launch ramp washdown while on patrol. Officers were able to extinguish the fire without assistance.

Sunday 9/4

 3:52pm, received report of an assault on a commercial sport fishing vessel. Officers responded with several law enforcement agencies to investigate.

7:15pm, received report of a grease/oil spill at Brophy Bro’s grease trap. Officer responded and assisted maintenance with containing the spill.

Monday 9/5

 7:45pm, received report of overdue vessels, 2 PWC. Assisted Tow Boat US. The two victims were found and safely returned to the launch ramp.

8:25pm, dispatched to ill person, 99 y/o male in Ventura Marina Community.

11:34pm, dispatched to fall victim, 74 y/o male, Ventura Marina Community.

Tuesday 9/6

 2:16pm, dispatched to water rescue at the Ventura Pier. Officers responded in Fireboat and Rescue watercraft to assist a swimmer in distress.

4:16pm, received multiple reports of a dead sealion adrift near Greenock lane jetty. Officers responded in Fireboat, disposed of the carcass.

Wednes 9/7

 6:18pm, receiving multiple calls concerning sick/injured sealions through out the harbor. Officers gave CIMWI’s (Channel Isld marine wildlife inst) contact info.
Friday 9/9 2:42pm, officers have answered twenty-one (21) phone calls, mostly concerning the sick/injured sealions suffering from demoic acid poisoning. All sea lion calls are directed to CIMWI (channel islands marine wildlife institute) for help.

Saturday 9/10

 10:36am, dispatched to a sick person at the Holiday Inn Express. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to the call. Patient transported to hospital.

Sunday 9/11

 6:07am, officers raised colors to half mast in memorial of 911 victims.

Monday 9/12

 12:00pm, received report of danger zone closure from Vandenburg military tests and or launch.

Tuesday 9/13

 Dawn to Dusk, receiving multiple reports of injured or sick sea lions through out the harbor beaches and harbor areas. Relayed CIMWI contact info.

 

Vol. 15, No. 25 – Sept 7 – Sept 20, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 8/17

 10:33am, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to treat the injury. The patient was treated, released at scene.

11:11am, observed a personal watercraft operating in violation of speed and wake ordinance. Officers responded in Fireboat, educated operator of the PWC.

Thursday 8/18

 3:50pm, received report of sealions damaging water spigot at VHV F-dock. Officers responded and assisted Port maintenance with removing mammals so that they could repair the water spigot.
Friday 8/19 12:35pm, received report of an emergency, a sealion upside down near the end of the A-basin. Officers responded, found a sealion suffering from demoic acid poisoning. Contacted Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Institute (CIMWI).

Saturday 8/20

 4:55pm, received an injured sea bird, a Grebe. Officers contacted bird rescue volunteers and coordinated a pickup for the bird.

5:10pm, received report of a deceased sea lion near VIM. Officers responded in the Fireboat and were able to remove the carcass.

Sunday 8/21

 12:15pm, dispatched to stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to assist State Parks lifeguards with the patient.

Monday 8/22

 11:40am, a fishing seiner crashed into the fish offloading pier while attempting to dock and unload. No injuries or major damage reported.

Wednes 8/24

 7:54pm, received report of a vessel accident, person hit by a drone. The drone hit the sailboats mast and crashed into one of the deckhands. The patient was taken to the hospital to receive stiches. The incident is under investigation.

Friday 8/26

 7:30am, received the first of many reports of sick sea lions. Unfortunately, for the last few weeks sea lions have been observed suffering from demoic acid poisoning. RP’s have been advised to contact CIMWI to report incidents.

9:25am, officers attending procession for Ventura Firefighter Matt Clappsaddle.

6:02pm, received report of juveniles trespassing in Harbor Town point pool. Officers assisted, impounding their bikes and having their parents retrieve them.

Saturday 8/27

 3:33pm, received request for a jumpstart for a dead battery for a vehicle in Harbor Cove parking lot. Officers were able to successfully jumpstart vehicle.

4:00pm, dispatched to stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to assist State Parks lifeguards with the patient.

Sunday 8/28

 8:50am, received report of an oil sheen near VHV I-dock. Officers responded, found the sheen, searched the area for the source by the docks and vessel but were unable to find where the thick substance came from.

1:43pm, dispatched to an unconscious person in village. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient in a village business. Patient transported.

2:00pm, received report of 5 personal watercraft “beached” near the Santa Clara Rivermouth. Officers responded by land and sea to the incident. State Parks and Harbor Patrol were able to assist all 5 operators get their skis off the beach.

Monday 8/29

 7:04pm, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue, kite surfer in distress at the Ventura Pier. Officers responded with multiple agencies, victim safely escorted to shore.

Tuesday 8/30

 3:04pm, received report of a vessel accident at VIM H-dock. Officers responded, investigated collision between a moored sailboat and a 42ft Catalina sailboat. Minor if any damage observed in the accident.

Vol. 15, No. 24 – Aug 24 – Sept 6, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 8/3

 12:43pm, dispatched to a fall victim in Mobile home park. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist a female with lift assist, no injuries sustained from fall.

Thursday 8/4

 12:22pm, received report of a stolen vehicle at Village. Officers responded with VPD, searched the lot and were able to locate the vehicle in the lot.

Saturday 8/6

 11:55am, observed a disabled dinghy in the main channel. Officers aboard Rescue B19 were able to tow the vessel to its slip in the Portside marina.

Sunday 8/7

 2:00pm, dispatched to stingray strike at Harbor Cove, tower #3. Officers responded with hot water to treat the puncture wound. Patient treated than released on scene by State Parks Lifeguards.

Monday 8/8

 12:50-2:05pm, dispatched to seven stingray strikes at Harbor Cove. Officers responded to each call with hot water to treat the injurys’. All patients were treated on scene and released after the painful injury.

Tuesday 8/9

 5:00am, received report of a transient screaming at employee of the fuel dock. Officers responded, removed the individual from the area.

Wednes 8/10

 6:31pm, received mayday call from the skipper of a 24ft vessel that lost its rudder approximately 1 mile west of harbor. Officers responded, towed the vessel at low speed back to their slip at Ventura Yacht Club guest dock.

Thursday 8/11

 8:50pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, observed two RV’s parked in the launch ramp parking lot. Officers educated the owners, and they removed the vehicles.

Friday 8/12

 11:30am, received request for a tow from disabled vessel. Officers responded and towed the vessel to the harbor; Tow Boat US took over in the harbor.

1:57pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to assist State Parks. The patient was treated and released.

Saturday 8/13

 4:07pm, dispatched to stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to assist State Parks with the injury. Patient treated and released.

5:05pm, received report of individuals from the “pirate ship” at VHV D-dock harassing workers at the Boat Yard pub. Officers responded, contacted the individuals and they agreed not to return to the Pub.

6:30pm, received report of an individual trespassing on a vessel in VIM. Officers responded and after a brief investigation determined both parties were intoxicated and the trespass was accidental. Both have the same sailboat.

Sunday 8/14

 4:45pm, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue near the South Jetty, capsized kayaks and 2 persons in the water. Officers responded, launched rescue swimmer to save the two persons, pulled them aboard Fireboat, uninjured. The kayaks dewatered and everything/everyone was delivered to the launch ramp.

Monday 8/15

 3:19pm, dispatched to fall at Navigator/Spinnaker. Officers responded with VFD/AMR, found a female skateboarder down with a shoulder injury. She was treated on scene and transported by AMR to local hospital.

Tuesday 8/16

 2:03am, dispatched to an overdose at VWM. Officers responded with VFD/AMR. Responders found two young females that took too many magic mushrooms and had called 911. The pair were released to parents, uninjured.

4:17pm, dispatched to multiple stingray strikes at Harbor Cove. Responded with hot water to assist State Parks with two patients. Transported one to vehicle.

 

 

Vol. 15, No. 23 – Aug 10 – Aug 23, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Thursday 7/21

 7:11am, dispatched to a traffic accident on Harbor/Schooner. Officers responded with VFD/AMR/VPD to the call. Unfortunately, patient DOA from major crash.

4:33pm, dispatched to an overdose at VWM. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to the call. Narcan administered, patient transported to hospital.

Friday 7/22

 9-11am, receiving multiple calls regarding dead/sick sealions up and down the coast. Officers advised callers, sick/injured/dead mammals, contact Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Inst. (CIMWI), the organization that deals with mammals. Officers are not equipped or trained to handle animals.

Saturday 7/23

 2:10pm, dispatched to an ocean rescue, 10 persons caught in a rip current. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 to assist State Parks Lifeguards. All the victims were pulled from the rip current and returned to shore.

Sunday 7/24

 9:30am, received report of juveniles urinating outside the launch ramp restrooms Officers responded, found the individuals and removed them from the Harbor.

3:19pm, received report of tar in an excessive amount offshore and on the beach at Solimar. The RP advised it was the most tar they have ever witnessed since moving there. Asked how long they lived there, they replied 2 months.

Monday 7/25

 11:18am, dispatched to stingray strike at Surfers Knoll Groin. Officers responded with hot water to treat the injury. Patient treated and released.
Wednes 7/27 4:30pm, observed two PWC’s operating in violation of speed and wake ordinance in the main channel. Conducted a safety inspection, found several violations, issued warnings for discrepancies and speeding.

Thursday 7/28

 4:55am, dispatched to unknown medical at end of Navigator Dr, parking lot. Officers responded with VFD/AMR and assisted a adult female with multiple ailments/issues. The patient was assessed, then transported by AMR.

2:03pm, dispatched to stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers delivered hot water to State Parks lifeguards to treat the injury.

Friday 7/29

 9:50am, officers en route in the Fireboat to monitor the State Parks Junior Lifeguard pier swim. All participants were successful or aided by lifeguards.

10:29am, received request to use the beach wheelchair. Officers delivered the chair to Harbor Cove beach for use.

4:47pm, received report of a female transient casing/rummaging through property in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VPD, searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect.

Saturday 7/30

 11:47am, dispatched to a public assist, dog stuck on the end of the jetty at San Pedro Lane. Officers responded in the fireboat to assist. The dog was rescued by State Parks Lifeguards and returned to the owner.

4:18pm, dispatched to unknown medical at 1559 Spinnaker. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with an unconscious female. She was transported to hospital for intoxication/confusion. Unsure where she was or how she got there

Sunday 7/31

 4:50pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove, officers responded with hot water to help State Parks treat the injury. Patient treated, then released.

10:50pm, received request to use Port Districts longdock to secure the crew boat “Alan T” to clear a prop that was fouled. Granted permission to use dock.

Monday 8/1

 1:03am, received report of alarm sounding in direction of the NPS building. Officers responded, contacted an NPS employee on scene. They advised that the system has been malfunctioning for some time, that they were working on it.

6:09pm, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue, missing swimmer at San Pedro Lane. Officers responded in the Fireboat, the swimmer was found on shore uninjured.

Tuesday 8/2

 3:10pm, receiving complaints in regard to the NPS alarm sounding at night. Advised they are aware and working on the issue.

 

 

Vol. 15, No. 22 – July 27 – Aug 9, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 7/05

 7:53pm, while on patrol in the Fireboat, observed Standup Paddlers without lifejackets and navigation lights. Issued warnings for violations.

Wednes 7/06

 3:21am, received lost/stolen property, a portable air compressor from 4points hotel security. A few transients left it at the hotel lobby.

11:04am, dispatched to a broken arm and stingray strike. Officers responded with VFD/AMR and treated the broken arm for transport. Hot water applied to the stingray strike victim, waited for parents to transport. While waiting, a third patient found with a stingray strike. Treated with hot water and released.

Thursday 7/07

 4:00am, contacted a female transient camping in the Port District lot. She declined to leave and stated she was on the run from a hobo gang all the way from Arkansas. The gang is after her because of comments made on a pod cast.

Friday 7/08

 11:11am, dispatched to a fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR, patient transported, on the floor for days.

5:10pm, observed group of juveniles attempting to jump off fish offloading pier. Halted group, issued warnings for violation and advised of poor water quality.

Saturday 7/09

 6:21am, received report of two males fishing at the pond inside the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and removed the pair with warnings.

Wednes 7/13

 2:38am, dispatched to a cardiac full arrest in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to a 70 y/o female unresponsive, no pulse. All resuscitation efforts and devices were utilized, including AED and a Lucas machine, but unfortunately rescuers were unable to revive the patient.

3:45pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to treat the injury.

Thursday 7/14

 10:47am, assisted Tow Boat US with traffic control while they tow a 65ft fishing vessel into the harbor and then to the boatyard for haulout.

4:25pm, observed a rental electric boat disabled in the turning basin. Officers responded in Fireboat, towed the vessel back to the rental dock in the village.

Friday 7/15

 5:00pm, received a report of a disabled Personal Watercraft South of the Harbor. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19, but while en route passed the rescue to Tow Boat US because the vessel was 7 miles South of the Harbor.

Saturday 7/16

 12:39pm, dispatched to a diabetic patient having a seizure at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with VFD/AMR and treated with oxygen and monitored blood Oxy until medics arrived and eventually transported to hospital.

6:55pm, while on patrol in Fireboat, observed a few Standup paddle boards extending into the navigable channel in the A-Basin. Officers issued warning.

Sunday 7/17

 11:30am, monitoring start of the Ventura Yacht Club regatta from the Fireboat. The start was delayed by fog, but it quickly cleared and race began.

4:35pm, received request to tow a large plastic water toy that sank in the keys. Officers responded in Fireboat, were able to dewater, then tow the toy to its dock

Monday 7/18

 11:45am, issued warning to operator of a 20ft whaler in violation of speed and wake ordinance in the main channel while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19.

2:26pm, dispatched to a fall victim in front of the Water’s Edge Restaurant. Officers responded with AMR/VFD, patient transported to hospital.

 

 

Vol. 15, No. 21 – July 13 – July 26, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

 

Wednes 6/22

 9:45am, assisted Army Corp of Engineers with a ride on Fireboat 1 out to the breakwall for inspection and survey of it.

11:55pm, retrieved an abandoned inflatable and kayak at the launch ramp. Eventually the owner contacted and arranged for pick up in daylight hours.

Thursday 6/23

 1:30pm, officers giving Rescue Boat 19 a sea trial after repairs from tsunami damage. New rudders and cleats were added to the vessel.

6:14pm, received report of a deceased sea lion adrift near Derektor boat yard. Officers responded in Fireboat and removed the animal.

7:00pm, observed two children on kayaks beset by 17kts of westwind, hanging on to patrol dock. Officers took the pair aboard FB1, delivered to Marina Park.

Friday 6/24

 6:50am, dispatched to a ruptured pipe under gangway at VIM. Officers responded in vehicle Harb1 and were able to secure the pipe.

10:03am, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water and assisted State Parks lifeguards with patient.

11:45am, dispatched to ill persons in Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to a husband and wife in a neglectful situation. Eventually both patients were transported for multiple ailments.

3:22pm, received report of disabled PWC just outside the breakwall. After arriving on scene, observed TowBoat US had the vessel en tow.

6:33pm, received request for and jumpstarted an Island Packers customer car.

Saturday 6/25

 9:18am, received report of a dispute between two tenants in Ventura Isle Marina. Officers investigated, warned one of the individuals for tampering with vessel.

3:53pm, dispatched with multiple agencies to a 34ft sailboat aground at McGrath State Beach. Officers responded in vehicle after it was surmised 5 POB’s were safe and uninjured. The vessel was “soft” aground and towed by TowBoat US.

Sunday 6/26

 10:39am, received report of a disabled PWC outside the surf at Mandalay powerplant. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19, found the vessel was no longer disabled, escorted the PWC back to the launch ramp.

11:20am, received report of a fuel sheen at VWM A-dock. Officers responded, found a sheen and the person responsible. Made sure the source was secured.

1:05pm, took possession of an injured pelican that a boater found near Santa Cruz Island. Placed the sea bird in a cage for Rescue Volunteers.

5:40pm, dispatched to a foilboarder in distress at Ventura Pier. Officers responded in Fireboat with multiple agencies. The individual was uninjured, taken aboard Fireboat and transported to the beach at Seaward Ave.

Monday 6/27

 

 4:16pm, dispatched to capsized kayak near Portside. Officers responded and were able to pull two persons from the water and return the kayak.

Wednes 6/29

 2:00pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers were unable to respond because they were offshore on patrol in the Fireboat.
Thursday 6/30 2:10am, dispatched to a traumatic injury at 1080 Navigator Dr. Officers responded with AMR to a 56 y/o female who crashed her bike. She was treated for a broken leg, facial injuries. AMR transported to hospital for further care.

2:49am, observed substantial fireworks display at Marina Park, receiving calls that reporting parties believe someone is shooting guns. Monitored VPD responding to shots fire, officers contacted VPD and advised of the fireworks.
Saturday 7/02 10:02am, received report of a deceased sealion adrift near Harbor Cove. Officers responded, towed the mammal out of the area with the Fireboat.
Monday 7/04 11:03pm, after weeks of complaints about fireworks throughout the area, it seems that the responsible parties have finally ran out of pyrotechnics, because the explosions, flashes and extremely loud bangs have slowly settled down.

 

Vol. 15, No. 20 – June 29 – July 12, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 6/08

 5:05pm, while on patrol in Fireboat, officers contacted and escorted a long distance swimmer outside the breakwall back to shore.

Thursday 6/09

 9:20am, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue, swimmer caught in a rip current. Officers responded in Fireboat along with State Parks, VFD, AMR. The swimmer was assisted and safely returned to shore.

9:45am, received report of a vessel sinking in slip VWM D-dock. Officers responded in Fireboat with portable pump to dewater a 28ft Columbia. The boat was nearly full, dewatering was successful and the vessel towed to boatyard.

Friday 6/10

 12:06am, received report of vehicles “burning-out” at the Launch Ramp lot. Officers responded, observed vehicles in violation. Issued warning, all left area.

8:15pm, received report of an injured pelican at VWM A-dock. Officers responded and captured the bird for rescue volunteers, to rehabilitate.

Saturday 6/11

 8:00am, while monitoring out rigger canoe race in the fireboat, officers ran the fire monitor to honor a recently deceased paddler from the Hokuloa club.

1:13pm, received dispatch to stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to assist State Parks lifeguards with the patient.

Sunday 6/12

 3:25pm, observed and received multiple reports of Personal Watercraft in violation of speed and wake ordinance throughout the harbor. Officers contacted many operators at the launch ramp and from the Fireboat. Issued warnings and educated multiple operators on ordinances and operations.

Monday 6/13

 1:22pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to assist State Parks lifeguards with the patient.

Wednes 6/15

 2:15pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded and assisted State Parks Lifeguards with victim, brought hot water for treatment.

2:55pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Tower 3 Harbor Cove. Officers responded and assisted State Parks with victim with hot water for treatment.

Thursday 6/16

 5:51pm, dispatched to an Ocean rescue low at VIM K&L docks for a vessel colliding with vessels. Officers responded in Fireboat to the call. The vessel collided with one vessel and no injuries were sustained. Minor damage occurred

Friday 6/17

 3:37pm, received report of a large peddle boat beset by strong winds in the A-basin near VIM G-dock. Officers responded in the Fireboat to assist. The vessel was found in area reported with 1 POB & towed back to Dreamer rental dock.

Saturday 6/18

 7:35am, dispatched to a 90 y/o male unconscious/unresponsive. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to the Ventura Marina Community. Unfortunately, the patient was deceased for awhile and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

Sunday 6/19

 11:13am, while on patrol, officers observed a female passed out in a vehicle. After repeated attempts, the individual was awakened and appeared under the influence. She refused any medical treatment and went back to sleep.

5:18pm, received a mayday call via VHF 16 from a disabled 40ft sailboat just outside the harbor, near #4 buoy. Officers responded in the fireboat along with Tow Boat US. The vessel was taken en tow to their slip in VIM C-dock.

Monday 6/20

 4:40am, dispatched to a carbon monoxide alarm at Portside complex. No injuries occurred, firefighters explaining functions of the alarm to owners.

7:33pm, dispatched to chest pain in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to a 77 y/o female, she was transported to hospital.

 

 

Vol. 15, No. 19 – June 15 – June 28, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 5/24

 3:52pm, received dispatch to lower flags to half staff in honor of victims of the mass shooting in Texas until May 28th. Officers lowered flags to half staff.

Wednes 5/25

 8:45pm, contacted Tow Boat US about a panga towed from Santa Barbara. Twenty-nine lifejackets onboard, but no one was apprehended in the incident.

Thursday 5/26

 10:43pm, received a report of a missing person somewhere in the village. Officers responded, the couple were re-united without issue.

Friday 5/27

 9:26pm, while on patrol in the truck, officers observed an American flag hanging unpatriotically on the promenade in the village. Officers were able to repair the flag and restore it to normal patriotic position for Memorial Day.

Saturday 5/28

 9:42am, received report of a boat fire near McGrath. Officers responded in Fireboat along with Tow Boat US. The skipper was able to extinguish the electrical fire before responding units arrival. Vessel was towed to CI harbor

510:10pm, received report of fighting and suspicious activity at the Comedy Club in the village. Officers responded with VPD to investigate. After investigation, it was determined to be a rowdy concert, no fighting or illegal activity observed

Sunday 5/29

 11:20am, received report of a diving emergency aboard a commercial dive boat at Anacapa Island. The vessel is returning to the harbor, so officers generated a medical call with VFD/AMR responding to Port District longdock to assist the patient who was eventually transported to hospital.

Monday 5/30

 3:05pm, received report of catamaran beset by wind up against construction barge near the launch ramp. Officers responded in Fireboat and were able to assist the vessel to the launch ramp after tow. Skipper was unable to lower sail

Wednes 6/01

 3:03pm, received request for assistance from Tow Boat US with a sinking vessel inbound. Officers responded in Fireboat with dewatering pump to assist with the boat tow. The vessel was towed to Tow Boat US lift at their dock.

Thursday 6/02

 6:56pm, dispatched to a fire at Spinnaker/Angler. Officers responded with VFD to the call. After investigation a small smoldering log was found & extinguished

Friday 6/03

 4:54pm, received a report of a dog barking in Portside apartments. Officer advised to call management, police or even speak to the neighbor directly.

Saturday 6/04

 10:02am, received a report of a sailboat becalmed near the South Jetty in the surfline. Officers responded in the Fireboat, passed a tow line and safely towed the vessel out so they could continue their voyage south to Oceanside.

1:13pm, observed a large “dragon” peddle boat beset by the wind, unable to make way. Officers took 2 POB’s aboard & towed the boat back to rental dock.

2:07pm, observed “Boat” club member operating in violation of speed and wake ordinance in the main channel. Issued a warning for violation to the skipper.

Sunday 6/05

 2:15pm, received multiple reports of a large cabin cruiser anchored at big beach in the keys. Officers responded, contacted the skipper, to his chagrin was made aware of the dangers of anchoring in a swimming area to others and his vessel. He reluctantly weigh-ed anchor and headed to his slip in the harbor.

Monday 6/06

 9:30am, officers participating in a harbor maintenance dredge funding ceremony at Harbor Cove with the Fireboat.

Tuesday 6/07

 8:36pm, dispatched to chest pain in the Portside apartments. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to a 30 y/o male suffering from paranoia. He was under the influence of meth because he lost his med. Patient transported to hospital.

 

 

 

Vol. 15, No. 18 – June 1 – June 14, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes
5/11

 4:20am, dispatched to fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted an adult male to his walker. No medical attention given.

Thursday
5/12

 1:30pm, while on patrol in Fireboat, officers checked the status of an impounded vessel taking on water. All pumps were working, low water in the bilge.

Friday
5/13

 10:55am, receiving several inquires into the light system on the Port District flagpole. Small Craft (winds sustained 22-33kts or High Surf) warning lights / flag : red light over white light or one red pennant is small craft. White light over red light and/or two red pennants: Gale (winds 34-47kts sustained).

Saturday
5/14

 10:05am, officers in the Fireboat providing traffic control for VYC towing “C” buoy out of the harbor and back on station West of the harbor.

12:30pm, received multiple reports of sick pelicans throughout the harbor. Officers working rescue volunteers, capturing, and caging birds. Rescuers are unsure what is harming birds, possibly domoic acid from the recent algae bloom.

Sunday
5/15

 6:55am, officers on Rescue Boat 12 assisting officials monitoring the swim portion of “Cal Tri” triathlon at Harbor Cove.

8:45am, State parks lifeguards brought by a participant of the swim that sustained a stingray strike just before the race. The swimmer placed 3rd and was treated with hot water at the Port District by patrol officers.

Monday
5/16

 4:44pm, dispatched to an animal bite on the beach near the Surfers Knoll Groin. Officers responded with VFD, AMR, VPD and Animal Control. A large dog off its leash attacked a young surfer stretching on the beach. Multiple abrasions and lacerations were sustained by the surfer. The incident is under investigation.

Tuesday
5/17

 2:00pm, received numerous calls regarding sick/injured pelicans throughout the harbor. Officers assisting Rescue volunteers with capturing and caging the birds. No official word on what is causing the dilemma.

Wednes
5/18

 9:55pm, observed then contacted female transient going through trash can at launch ramp. The female refused to pick up trash and wandered off screaming.

Thursday
5/19

 6:35pm, received report of a female loitering in a business at the VHV. Officers responded, contacted individual and she complied and left the area.

Friday
5/20

 7:35am, while on patrol in truck, observed young surfers having difficulty navigating the sand berm near Surfers Knoll groin. Officers rolled up their sleeves, grabbed shovels and created sand stairs for the youngsters.

Saturday
5/21

 6:00am, dispatched to a young female transient complaining of being cold and leg pain. Officers responded with VFD/AMR and assisted the patient. She refused any medical treatment but requested transport.

11:10am, received a report of a 128ft long and 32ft wide military landing craft inbound to the fish off loading pier. Officers responded in Fireboat and Rescue Boat 12 to escort the large vessel. It was safely assisted to its slip at the pier.

8:05pm, observed a motor vessel operating in violation of speed ordinance in the Pierpont Basin.

Sunday
5/22

 9:05pm, while on patrol, observed a large group of people cleaning up after a church based memorial service at Harbor Cove. Officers were able to influence the group to pick up debris/trash littered throughout the parking lot and beach.

Tuesday
5/24

 4:03pm, while on patrol in truck, observed a tent pitched just south of Surfers Knoll. Officers contacted the transient inside, he stated his vehicle was stolen and he was awaiting police to find his vehicle and let him know. Advised to move his abode out of the area while awaiting news of his vehicle. Inquired what type of vehicle so we could look-out for it, he wasn’t sure what type it was