Category Archives: Harbor Patrol Blotter

Vol. 15, No. 07 – Dec 29,2021 – Jan 11, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 12/08

 4:23pm, dispatched to an offshore Search & Rescue for missing fisherman from the commercial boat John Start. Officers responded in the Fireboat and Rescue B17 with multiple agencies to aid in the search. Search patterns were conducted for five hours in the Santa Barbara Channel along with USCG vessels/aircraft & TowBoat US. Sadly, and with heavy hearts, only his vessel was found and he is still missing. Tran was one of the longest tenants of Ventura Harbor, beloved by everyone, he always made the effort to say hello, shake your hand with a huge smile. Fishing, years ago, Tran rescued a former Ventura HP officers’ father in an outrigger canoe accident.

Thursday 12/09

 12:30pm, officers assisting the family of Vuong Tran tow his vessel the John Start to be offloaded at the VHV fuel pier and then returned to its slip in VHV.

Friday 12/10

 7:36pm, received a report of a vessel hoop netting at the breakwall without navigation lights. Officers responded in Rescue B17, educated operator.

Saturday 12/11

 10:05am, received a complaint from a fisherman about another fisherman placing his hoop nets illegally too close to the breakwall. Officers investigated and educated the individual about harbor ordinance on legal placement of traps.

Sunday 12/12

 1:15am, dispatched to Ventura Marina Community for female complaining of difficulty breathing. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with call.

8:20am, received report of an alarm sounding on a vessel in Portside F-dock. Officers responded, no issues noted. Owner notified, en route to secure alarm.

Monday 12/13

 12:30pm, received request from CIMWI (CI marine wildlife institute) to assist in capture of emaciated sea lion at Harbor Cove. Officers assisted and were successful in capturing the mammal so that it can be rehabilitated.
Wednes 12/15 12:49am, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue at VHV D-dock, 26 y/o male fell overboard from a Commercial Fishing vessel. Officers responded and found the individual intoxicated and hypothermic from water immersion. He refused care.

12:04pm, received a report of an individual harassing sea lions at VIM. Officers investigated, contacted the disturbing party; no evidence of harassment found.

Thursday 12/16

 10:20am, contacted a male with three labs off leash at Harbor Cove. Educated the individual about leash law and to please be in control of his dogs due to numerous complaints about the issue.

Friday 12/17

 4:15pm, officers preparing for the 2021 Parade of lights, setting turning buoys and answering numerous inquiries about the event.

5:30pm, officers monitoring the parade of lights from patrol vessels and vehicle. Several warnings for safety violations issued to vessels watching the parade.

Saturday 12/18

 12:50pm, officers attended the memorial for lost fisherman from the John Start.

1:15pm, officers in fireboat lead a procession of vessels for the lost fisherman.

5:05pm, officers preparing for the second night of the Parade-of-lights. Setting the turn buoys and receiving assignments for the evening.

10:54pm, dispatched to a traffic accident at 1901 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded and assisted VPD/VFD with the accident. No injuries occurred.

Sunday 12/19

 11:02am, dispatched to a stroke victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with female patient.

Monday 12/20

 6:37am, dispatched to a fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted the 72 y/o male back to his bed, he refused treatment.

 

 

 

 

Vol. 15, No. 06 – Dec 15 – Dec 28, 2021 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes
11/24

 6:15am, observed NWS issued Gale Watch this evening for Northeast winds gusting to 30kts, officers raised warning pennants.

1:35pm, dispatched to abdominal pain at 1559 Spinnaker. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with 79 y/o female, she was transported to hospital.

Thursday
11/25

 7:45am, observed a large sailboat in VIM E-dock with head sail ripped and unfurled. Officers were able to untangle the sail and furl it back up.

12:35pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, observed a personal watercraft low in the water at the launch ramp. Officers investigated and found the owner forgot to put in plugs and took on water. Assisted dewatering and safety inspection.

Friday
11/26

 4:20pm, while on patrol in Rescue B17, observed a motor vessel anchored near the shore at Harbor Cove. Eventually, the vessel went aground after wrapping their prop. Officers assisted Tow Boat US with removing the vessel.

11:55pm, while on patrol in Rescue B17, officers observed a small vessel with 4 POB, main channel in violation of speed ordinance. Educational advice given.

Saturday
11/27

 7:01am, while on patrol in the vehicle, observed/monitoring bodysurfing contest.

9:42am, contacted an inbound 30ft motorboat in violation of speed/wake in the main channel of the harbor. Operator was educated about the violation and the responsibility and or damage he has for what his wake causes.

11:29am, dispatched to difficulty breathing at the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with 72 y/o female who recently had a heart attack and a stint put in. She was transported to hospital by AMR.

6:37pm, dispatched to hazardous condition, gas leak at the VHV fire pit. Officers assisted maintenance secure the leak.

Sunday
11/28

 11:28am, received report of an injured sealion at Portside B-dock. Officers responded and found the sealion, uninjured and it swam away.

3:49pm, received report of two kayakers capsized near mid harbor area. Officers responded and assisted the pair out of the water and dewater their kayaks.

4:03pm, dispatched to back pain in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the call.

8:01pm, dispatched to a reported kidnapping at 1583 Spinnaker. Officers responded with VPD to the call. After a brief investigation, the supposed victim was intoxicated and refused service so she claimed she was kidnapped. The patient/victim was arrested for false statements/public intoxication, no kidnapping or injuries occurred to the subject.

Monday
11/29

 12:16pm, dispatched to stroke patient at 1567 Spinnaker Dr, VHV. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the call. Patient transported.

Tuesday
11/30

 6:33am, received report from US coast guard of a search and rescue case with a commercial fishing vessel. The captain was under the influence of meth and was acting erratically, throwing some passengers overboard. Incident was under investigation by United States Coast Guard.

12:30pm, received report from commercial fishing vessel near oil piers of a panga aground, no people or any debris were in the area. VCSO investigating.

Wednes
12/01

 11:35pm, received report of a transient bathing nude at the fountain in the courtyard of VHV 1591 building. Officers observed male leaving the area.

Thursda
12/02

 4:20pm, received report of an individual throwing trash out of his vehicle on Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded, found the male, informed him of the violation and waited while he picked up his trash and disposed of it.

Monday
12/06

 4:33am, while on patrol in the truck, officers observed squid operations at full capacity with seiners unloading and semi-trucks waiting for totes to deliver.

Vol. 15, No. 05 – Dec 1 – Dec 14, 2021 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes
11/10

 6:26am, observed NWS issued a Small Craft Advisory for NW winds gusting to 30kys in the afternoon in the Western portion of the East Santa Barbara channel.

7:14am, received report of a baby Fur Seal and two pelicans injured near the Santa Clara River. Officers responded with CIMWI & captured the mammal & sea birds. Volunteers taking animals to Long Beach for rehabilitation.

8:15pm, received report of individual locked in HarborTown point club house. Officers responded and were able to free the older male from the rec room.

Thursday
11/11

 1:27pm, dispatched to 46 y/o male with chest pain at Ventura Isle Marina K-dock. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to the call. Patient was transported to hospital by AMR for further evaluation.

Friday
11/12

 5:54pm, while on patrol in Rescue B17, officers contacted two fishermen hoop netting for lobster in the Harbor entrance for illegal placement of traps.

6:20pm, dispatched to a vehicle fire at 1431 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded and assisted VFD with the call. The vehicle is a total loss, no one was injured.

10:52pm, dispatched to difficulty breathing at the Portside apartments, 900 blk Schooner. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to the call.

Saturday
11/13

 7:30am, while on patrol in vehicle, officers issued verbal warnings to several dog owners for not picking up after their animals and off leash at Harbor Cove.

10:50am, received report of an injured seal in A Basin of the harbor. Officers responded and found a sea lion “thermo-regulating” in the area, no injuries.

10:01pm, dispatched to behavioral emergency at Portside apartments. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to the call, staging for VPD to clear. No medical.

Sunday
11/14

 1:49pm, dispatched to Ocean Rescue, kayaker in distress at Santa Clara Rivermouth. Officers responded by sea in Rescue B17 and by land in Harb1 with multiple agencies to the call. RB17 arrived on scene and found the victim caught in a rip current, unable to return to shore, treading water for 30mins.

Monday
11/15

 3:23pm, dispatched to an ankle injury at Harbor Cove. Officers responded and assisted a 9 y/o with a ride to vehicle in the lot. She refused treatment and was transported to the hospital by her guardian for further evaluation.

Tuesday
11/16

 8:46am, received compliment from the ocean rescue victim from Sunday. The individual thanked Harbor Patrol Officers for saving him from the rip current. He suffered from exhaustion and mild hypothermia. He retrieved his kayak.

Wednes
11/17

 8:46am, dispatched to a fall victim 1000 blk Marina Dr, Portside. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with an elderly female who fell out of her wheelchair. She was treated at the scene for a laceration.

10:40pm, received a request for help from a guest staying at the HarborTown point, he was locked out of his room in his underwear. Officers contacted management, provided clothing and stood by until he was let back in.

Thursday
11/18

 9:39am, received report of found property, drone that crashed into a commercial fishing boat rigging just outside the harbor.

3:45pm, received request to assist CIMWI with capturing an injured sea lion. The mammal was caught, placed in a cage and transported to waiting vehicle.

Friday
11/19

 4:47pm, received report of a cat wandering around the Harbor Village from tenants. Officers contacted rescue volunteers, but the cat’s owner arrived.

Tuesday
11/23

 5:19am, received request from VPD to assist with investigation of stolen catalytic converter(s). The thieves fled the VWM parking lot and VPD pursued the three juveniles who eventually crashed near Seaward Ave. 11 catalytic converters were recovered from the vehicle with burglary tools & floor jack. A gun was recovered from the original scene, the incident is under investigation.

Vol. 15, No. 04 – Nov 17 – Nov 30, 2021 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes
10/27

 8:45am, received report of an injured pelican on Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded, captured the bird for rescue volunteers to attempt rehabilitation.

10:11pm, dispatched to a fall victim in Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded, assisted the patient up, no injuries occurred from the fall.

11:56pm, hoopnet fishermen complaining about pulling each other’s traps they have video of the incident. After investigation, determined mistaken trap ID.

Thursday
10/28

 4:00pm, received a walk-in complaint from a VIM tenant that his boat is being investigated for diesel pollution. Advised to report visible sheens and that officers respond to all reports of petroleum spills

Friday
10/29

 7:30am, while on patrol in the vehicle, approached by a known transient complaining about Harbor Cove amenities. Officers educated the individual of the several violations with his vehicle and the no camping ordinance.

Saturday
10/30

 7:16am, dispatched to a medical at 1559 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with a 50 y/o male in breathing distress. Patient transported

11:05am, while on patrol in the Fireboat, officers observed 2 illegally placed hoopnets near the harbor entrance. They were removed and impounded.

1:03pm, officers training on search patterns and setting anchor techniques.

Sunday
10/31

 8:51am, dispatched to a fire alarm at Four Points Sheraton. Officers responded and assisted VFD with the call. The alarm was discovered to be false.

12:35pm, dispatched to a traffic accident, vehicle vs motorcycle near 1449 Spinnaker. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient who sustained leg injury, femur fracture. Patient transported to local hospital.

7:00pm, received report of an assault in Ventura Harbor Village, officers responded with VPD to the call. VPD handled the call.
Wednes
11/03		 5:14pm, received a dispatch to an assault at the Portside sales office. Officers responded with Ventura PD and assisted with the call.

9:33pm, received a report of transients camping in a vehicle in VIM parking lot. Officers responded, educated of the trespassing violation and moved them on.

Thursday
11/04

 11:03am, dispatched to unknown medical at Holiday Inn. Officers responded assisted VPD/AMR with a patient on fentanyl, who was transported to hospital.

9:20pm, dispatched to a person with a gun in the water near the Ventura Pier, being chased by Ventura PD. Officers responded in Fireboat to assist with the detention of the suspect. He was caught and arrested before officers arrived.

Friday 11/05

 9:45am, officers assisting National Scholastic Surfing Association scout an area for them to set up two separate contest areas for College & Goldcoast seasons.

5:03pm, observed dense fog, 1/8 of a mile visibility. Activated fog signal.

Saturday
11/06

 8:50am, officers attending ceremony for veterans at the village lawn with a 3 shot salute. Ventura PD advised of the blanks being fired for ceremony..

Sunday
11/07

 712:15pm, received report of found property, a peddle boat that was found near the entrance to the keys. Officers posted info on social media and impounded it.

Monday
11/08

 8:15am, contacted by an individual who locked keys in their vehicle. Officers contacted AAA for the individual and waited until they arrived to open vehicle.

12:55pm, while on patrol in Fireboat, officers retrieved a commercial lobster trap near the breakwall. Officers returned it to the owner near the fuel dock.

5:35pm, dispatched to a stroke patient at Brophy Bros. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the 84 y/o patient. He was transported to hospital.

Vol. 15, No. 03 – Nov 3 – Nov 16, 2021 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday
10/12

 7:57pm, received dispatch to an Ocean Rescue, unclothed person jumping into the water and swimming out past the waves. Officers responded in the Fireboat to assist VFD, VPD and AMR with the victim who was safely returned to shore.

Wednes
10/13

 8:10am, observed a wounded pelican at the Santa Clara Rivermouth, officers captured it for sea bird rescue volunteers for rehabilitation.

12:35pm, dispatched to an unconscious person on promenade near Harbor Cove Café. Officers responded and found a transient sleeping, no medical.

Friday
10/15

 11:59pm, dispatched to fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted AMR with the patient to the gurney. Patient transported.

Saturday
10/16

 2:50am, dispatched to fall victim in the HarborTown point. Officers responded on foot to assist a 76 y/o male who was lying on the floor. Patient transported.

7:33am, dispatched to a sick person in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted 79 y/o female who was transported to hospital by AMR.

11:35am, dispatched to a fall victim at Ventura Marina Community, officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with a 98 y/o female.

1:20pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded and assisted a 35 y/o male with a puncture wound, patient transported by AMR..

Sunday
10/17

 3:28am, dispatched to unconscious person at VWM parking lot. Officers responded and assisted VPD with the patient who was intoxicated in his vehicle.

Monday
10/18

 9:35am, officers on Fireboat taking National Park Service bird experts to count the pelicans on the breakwall. Also, to look for oiled or injured sea birds.

2:15pm, receiving multiple reports of an injured sea lion at VWM C-dock. Officers educated callers on the CIMWI website contact # to assist the mammal.

Wednes
10/20

 4:22pm, received report from California Fish & Wildlife about the injured sealion at VWM C-dock. A veterinarian is monitoring the injured animal and believes it can recover from their injuries naturally. Advised marina manager.

Thursday
10/21

 10:35pm, received a report that a fellow fisherman is moving hoop nets without the RP’s permission. Officers on patrol in Rescue B17 contacted the individual and he stated that a sealion was in the area and moving the hoop nets not him.

Saturday
10/23

 10:15am, observed National Weather Service issued a Small Craft Advisory for winds gusting to 25kts and large surf, 8-10ft Northwest swell.

10:30am, observed six commercial lobster traps in the entrance. Officers were unable to remove due to hazardous conditions from large waves in the entrance.

7:33pm, received report of a skiff adrift in the mid area of the harbor. Officers responded in the Fireboat but were unable to locate any skiffs adrift.

Sunday
10/24

 10:30am, received report of a dock float secured in a slip at the Ventura Yacht Club. Officers contacted construction company from VIM to retrieve the float.

11:30am, observed all commercial lobster traps have “walked” to the breakwall.

2:55pm, dispatched to an ill person at the Portside development. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the call. The patient refused assistance.

Monday
10/25

 4:17pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, observed hazardous conditions at South Beach. 8-10ft Northwest swell, waves breaking everywhere and West winds gusting to 30kts. Observed a few surfers catching waves in Harbor Cove.

 

 

Vol. 15, No. 01 – Oct 6 – Oct 19, 2021 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday
9/14

 9:55pm, contacted by individuals who lost an iPhone on the beach near Surfers Knoll. Officers assisted with the search and were able to locate the lost phone.

Wednes
9/15

 11:00am, officers giving a tour of harbor and memorial to the family and grandchildren of Harbor Patrol Officer Paul Korber who died in the line of duty during a water rescue of a family in the South Jetty rip current in 1998.

Thursday
9/16

 10:56am, dispatched to a sick person at Le Petit Café in Harbor Village. Officers responded in Harb 1 with AMR/VFD to assist in treatment of the patient..

Friday
9/17

 7:02am, dispatched to a fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to treat an older male with a laceration to forehead and lip. First aid was rendered to the wounds and patient transported to hospital.

8:29am, received report of a hazardous condition in the Ventura Keys. Officers responded and found workers demolishing a cement dock and throwing the debris into the harbor. Officers halted the work, contacted Ventura code compliance to enforce pollution violation. Keys are the jurisdiction of Ventura.

9:50pm, dispatched to traumatic injury on a boat heading back to Harbor, District Longdock. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to extricate/treat a patient with broken leg/laceration from collision. The patient was transported.

Sunday
9/19

 12:05pm, received a request for assistance to capture an injured pelican at the S/C Rivermouth. Responded, captured bird and transported volunteer to vehicle.

Tuesday
9/20

 9:47am, dispatched to a fall victim at Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and lifted the patient, no medical occurred during the fall.

10:49am, observed a thick heavy fog bank rolling in, visibility less than 1/8 mile

Thursday
9/23

 6:23pm, received a request for impounded property, an electric bike from several months ago. Officers confirmed the property was still at the District. The individual recovered from a major medical, he will pick the bike up soon

Saturday
9/25

 6:00am, observed: National Scholastic Surfing Association putting on Southwest Open season surfing contest at South Beach near the Surfers Knoll Jetty. Hundreds of competitors competing from Mini Groms to Open Mens, boys and girls from all over the State of California. The contest continues tomorrow.

9:27pm, received request from a 70ft sailboat looking for accommodations. Officers were able to find a slip in Ventura Harbor Village for the vessel.

Sunday
9/26

 10:45am, received a report of nuisance sea lions on most of the demolished Ventura Isle Marina F-docks. Officers responded but were unable to mitigate the issue, just too many mammals. NOAA has a list online of reasonable methods for property and boat owners to remove sealions from their property.

Monday
9/27

 7:50am, received a report of a suspicious vessel, possibly a panga near Little Rincon. Officers responded in Fireboat to investigate the report. When officers arrived on scene, they found a local commercial fishing vessel retrieving traps.

4:45pm, received 911 relay report from CHP of a large sailboat adrift in the sand trap, in danger of colliding with the North jetty and Breakwall. Officers investigated and found the owner was moving from outside to inside breakwall.

 

Vol. 14, No. 26 – Sept 22 – Oct 5, 2021 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday
9/7

 9:15am, received a complaint from a boater about the Coast Guard boarding a vessel in the fog in the entrance yesterday. An inbound vessel nearly collided with them during the contact. Advised to contact Coast Guard for more info.

7:45pm, educated the operator of a Swan peddle boat about operating after sunset and operating outside of the harbor near the entrance.

Wednes
9/8

 5:00am, received report of a person falling off the dock into the water near 1691 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded but were unable to locate anyone in the water.

10:20am, received a mayday call from a boat dead in the water, 3 miles offshore. Officers responded in Rescue B17 and towed the vessel to the fuel dock. Likely 130 gallons of fuel were siphoned from his vessel. Once fueled it started up.

7:52pm, dispatched to a fall victim at Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the call. Lift assist only, no medical.

Thursday
9/9

 12:03pm, while on patrol in Fireboat, officers observed a juvenile humpback whale near the Harbor Entrance. Officers observed, it appeared not in danger.

5:33pm, while on patrol in the fireboat, officers educated the operator of a PWC (personal watercraft) about speed and wake ordinance in the main channel.

6:04pm, dispatched to an Ocean rescue, swimmer in distress at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded by truck and in the fireboat to the call. A long-distance swimmer was outside the surfline, in no distress. Advised swim closer to shore.

Friday
9/10

 6:03am, while on patrol officers observed a tree had fallen from Harbor Blvd onto Navigator near the Holiday Inn Express. Later, Crews removed the tree.

10:05am, while on patrol in RB17, officers observed a humpback whale approximately ½ mile off the Harbor Entrance. Also observed thick Red Tide.

Saturday
9/11

 6:00am, flags placed at half mast to honor the victims of 9/11.

8:10am, contacted by a surfer about a hypothermic swimmer being assisted into the beach by swim club. Activated EMS and officers began treatment for hypothermic symptoms for an 18 y/o female. Patient was transported by AMR.

9:20am, receiving reports of a whale in harbor, officers in the Fireboat and Rescue B17 were attempting to persuade a humpback whale to leave the main channel of the harbor, keeping inbound/outbound vessels away from mammal.

10:59am, dispatched to chest pain in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR. 68 y/o female transported to hospital.

5:21pm, received report of two whales in the harbor. Officers responded in the Fireboat and found a baby whale near the entrance and one outside the harbor.

Sunday
9/12

 11:30am, Art Walk in the village has the area at capacity for people and parking.

5:50pm, dispatched to a medical at 1691 Spinnaker Dr, Island Packers. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist with the call.

8:54pm, received a request to open a locked parking lot so a vehicle could get out. After brief investigation, discovered the person was in CI Harbor.

Monday 9/13

 8:34am, dispatched to an ill person at 1591 Spinnaker. Officers responded and found a 51 y/o male who drank too much alcohol. Transported to hospital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vol. 14, No. 25 – Sept 8 – Sept 21, 2021 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes
8/18

 7:33am, received a report of car vandalism near Surfers Knoll parking lot. Officers investigated and found the word “Donkeys” written in surf wax on windows of the vehicle. No other damage or the perpetrator were found.

Thursday
8/19

 10:50am, received report of a water rescue, surfer in distress at the South Jetty. Officers responded in Fireboat 1 to assist a surfer who was caught in a rip current. The victim refused assistance, officers escorted to Harbor Cove.

2:15pm, received report of stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers obtained and delivered hot water to State Parks lifeguards for treatment of puncture wound.

Friday
8/20

 10:35am, due to film shoot & excellent surfing conditions, observed a high volume of vehicles searching for parking around the village and beach parking lots. Officers assisted with opening closed lots & directing traffic to open spots.

11:33am, received request for hot water from State Parks Lifeguards for preventative actions for sting ray strikes at Harbor Cove, delivered hot water.

Saturday
8/21

 12:18pm, while on patrol in Rescue B-19, observed a boat club vessel in violation of speed and wake ordinance near the mid harbor area. Warnings and education of local laws and safety inspection were conducted.

2:02pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove from State Parks lifeguards. Officers responded with hot water to treat the puncture wound.

11:20pm, received report of a female transient screaming at people. Officers responded and observed the subject running away onto the beach. Attempts to locate the subject on the beach and determine wellness were unsuccessful.

Sunday
8/22

 1:23am, observed and contacted a large group of juveniles loitering with their vehicles near Harbor Cove. After repeated requests to leave, the group departed.

3:53am, while on patrol, officers observed graffiti on the Harbor Cove restrooms and lifeguard tower, likely scrawled by the large group of juveniles from earlier.

Tuesday
8/24

 9:01pm, observed an RV driving around aimlessly around the harbor parking lots. Officers contacted and the female drive advised her brakes don’t work. She asked if we had a cup of tea. Educated about camping ordinance.

Wednes
8/25

 4:52pm, dispatched to a vehicle shearing off a fire hydrant in front of the Ventura Yacht Club. Officers responded in vehicle and found the hydrant but unable to locate vehicle. Ventura Fire secured water flowing from the hydrant.

Thursday
8/26

 9:35am, officers assisting Ventura PD with contacting and mapping transient camp sites in the Santa Clara Riverbottom to remove the campers.

4:25-5:05pm, received two separate reports of stingray strikes from State Parks at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to treat the puncture wounds. One of the patients was struck on both left and right feet. Strikes are painful.

10:04pm, received a report of loud music near the Harbor Cove Café. Officers responded and found a group of 50+ bicyclists in the Harbor Cove parking lot dancing and frolicking. The group apologized and began to gather their bikes.

Saturday
8/28

 9:10am, officers proctoring 500-meter tryout swim for a Ventura Harbor Patrol Officer I position in the Pierpont Basin from the Fireboat for a few participants.

Sunday
8/29

 9:00am, officers proctoring another 500-meter swim for Ventura Harbor Patrol officer I. Five candidates completed the process so far.

1:01pm, Received report from State Parks of a disabled vessel in the swim area at Harbor Cove. Officers responded in Rescue B-17, assisted TowBoat US.

Tuesday
8/31

 5:16pm, received report of a disabled skiff in front of State Parks Headquarters. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19, found the skiff anchored as reported. The skipper was taken onboard and the small craft was towed to the launch ramp.

 

 

 

 

Vol. 14, No. 24 – Aug 25 – Sept 7, 2021 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes
8/04

 11:15am, received a request to check the well being of a dog in a locked vehicle in the village. Officers responded and were able to ensure the dog was safe.

12:01pm, received report of a panga aground near oil piers from US coast guard.

Thursday
8/05

 2:33pm, dispatched to an unconscious person at 1559 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to the call. Patient was assessed then transported.

5:20pm, dispatched to a fall victim at Ventura Isle Marina promenade, a 94 y/o female. Patient was assisted and refused any further treatment.

5:35pm, dispatched to person not breathing in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded, found a patient long deceased, no resuscitation possible.

Friday
8/06

 3:40pm, received report of 4 swimmers stranded on the detached breakwall. Officers responded with State Parks and safely returned the group to shore.

Saturday
8/07

 1:25pm, observed two PWC’s inbound at a high rate of speed. Officers contacted the operators, and one had a medical emergency. The pair were escorted to the launch ramp and the patient refused treatment, self-transported.

5:50pm, received report of suspicious person parked in a vehicle near 1691 Spinnaker Dr. wearing a masquerade mask and acting strangely. Officers responded and were able to remove the individual from the parking lot.

Sunday
8/08

 6:06pm, received report of a StandUp paddle board aground near Seaward Ave with no one around. Officers responded in Fireboat and after brief investigation the operator of the vessel had ditched the board earlier and was rescued.

10:31pm, received request for escort to the harbor due to thick fog from a motor vessel 5 miles offshore. Officers responded, found the vessel and using radar were able to safely guide the lost craft back to the harbor in dense fog.

Tuesday
8/10

 11:23pm, while on patrol in vehicle, officers observed a large group of skunks crossing the street near the Ventura Boat Yard into the settling ponds. Provided traffic control for the group to safely cross Spinnaker drive.

Wednes
8/11

 11:59pm, monitored VPD responding to report of shots fired near the Launch ramp. Officers advised of fireworks ignited at Marina Park. VPD confirmed that no shots were fired as reported and that fireworks were mistaken for gunfire.

Thursday
8/12

 10:03pm, contacted about an intoxicated transient in his vehicle attempting to drive. Officers made contact and after several attempts were able to convince him otherwise. His keys were taken and he was advised they would be returned.

Friday
8/13

 8:50am, officers heading to the pier in the Fireboat to monitor the State Parks Junior Lifeguard swim around the pier.

1:36pm, returned the keys that were impounded from the intoxicated male transient who was attempting to drive while under the influence. He was upset.

Saturday
8/14

 11:45am, received several reports of a sick/injured sea lion near Portside C-dock officers responded, and observed a sea lion “thermo-regulating” on the dock. No injuries or sickness observed, just a sealion sunbathing.

Sunday
8/15

 11:20am, received report of a sting ray strike at Harbor Cove from State Parks lifeguards, they are requesting hot water to treat the puncture wound. Officers responded in truck with hot water to treat the wound. Patient self-transported.

Tuesday
8/17

 5:18am, received a report of a disabled 16ft skiff near the breakwall. Officers responded in Rescue B-19 and towed the vessel safely back to the launch ramp.

3:40pm, dispatched to an unknown medical in the parking lot at 1559 Spinnaker. Officers responded and found the patient in a vehicle slumped over the steering wheel. The patient was just sleeping.