Harbor Patrol Blotter

Vol. 17, No. 12 – Mar 6 – Mar 19, 2024 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 2/14 9:40am, received a report of a bird trapped in a business in the village. Officers responded and the bird was able to free itself from the business without incident. 11:41am, dispatched to a traffic accident on Spinnaker Drive involving two motorcycles. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with two patients who sustained severe injuries, […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 11 – Feb 21 – Mar 5, 2024 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 1/31 8:45am, observed 1/8mile visibility dense fog bank, activated fog signal. Thursday 2/1 7:08am, observing heavy rain downpours. Navigator Dr is flooded, officers deploying barricades near Spinnaker Dr and Anchors Way closing Navigator. 10:28am, observed a rigid hull inflatable aground on the rip rap near Marina Park. Officers responded, contacted TowBoat US and assisted […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 10 – Feb 7 – Feb 20, 2024 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 1/17 3:45pm, dispatched to a strong odor of gas at the Portside apartments. Officers responded with Ventura Fire Department to investigate report. Nothing found. Thursday 1/18 11:20am, observed a dive service boat in violation of speed/wake ordinance near the patrol dock. Officers conducted safety inspection, issued several warnings of deficiencies in equipment and for […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 09 – Jan 24 – Feb 6, 2024 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Note: There was no police action to report. Sunday 12/31/23 4:00am, receiving multiple requests for entrance conditions since the USCG closed the harbor. At first light officers assessed conditions, advised coast guard its passable, in turn opened the entrance to navigation for mariners/ fishermen. Tuesday 1/2/24 8:40am, officers transporting city officials to assess damage to […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 08 – Jan 10 – Jan 23, 2024 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 12/19 10:40pm, dispatched to a choking victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with assessment and treatment. Wednes 12/20 8:40am, observed heavy debris coming down and out the barranca in the keys. Officers did not start rescue boats due to the debris in the water. 11:46am, dispatched to an […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 07 – Dec 27, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 12/6 9:29am, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue at the Ventura Pier for swimmer in distress. Officers responded in the Fireboat and Rescue watercraft. The distressed swimmer was assisted to shore without injuries or issues. Thursday 12/7 12:05pm, dispatched to Schooner/Harbor for a technical rescue, person stuck 30ft up in a bucket utility truck. Officers […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 06 – Dec 13 – Dec 26, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 11/22 1:24am, dispatched to breathing problems in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient. 5:39am, dispatched to a fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers assisted VFD/AMR with the patient. Thursday 11/23 8:13am, dispatched to a boat fire at VWM A-dock. Officers responded in the Fireboat to a […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 05 – Nov 29 – Dec 12, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 11/8 5:36pm, dispatched to a fall victim in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist. The patient was treated then transported. Thursday 11/9 10:33am, observed US coast guard personnel repairing the fog signal on S. Jetty. 1:03pm, the Fireboat is back in the water after a month. Officers and boatyard mechanics […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 04 – Nov 15 – Nov 28, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 10/31 11:26am, dispatched to a fall victim in the boatyard. 73 y/o male fell 15ft from top deck to lower one. Patient treated then transported to local hospital. 2:39pm, dispatched to unconscious person in Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded assisted AMR/VFD with the 93 y/o male patient. 9:01pm, contacted two separate boats engaged in […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 03 – Nov 1 – Nov 14, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 10/18 2:57pm, dispatched to traumatic injuries at Surfers Knoll Groin. 32 y/o male washed off the jetty and sustaining intermediate injuries. Transported by AMR. Thursday 10/19 1:33pm, observed a surfer in distress near Ventura Pier, succumbed to large surf. Operator aboard RWC pulled the distressed surfer from the water, took to shore. Friday 10/20 […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 02 – Oct 18 – Oct 31, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednesday 9/27 6:22pm, while on patrol officers removed a hazard to navigation, 4ft log in the Pierpont Basin. The log was taken to the launch ramp and thrown away. 10:50pm, received request to assist PD with a theft investigation. The individual overstaying his welcome at L/R had battery stolen. Incident under investigation. Thursday 9/28 11:33am, […] Read More »

Vol. 17, No. 01 – Oct 4 – Oct 17 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 9/13 5:00pm, monitored a 40ft sailboat en route to the Ventura YC looking for the guest dock. Officers met the vessel and escorted to the dock. Thursday 9/14 2:46pm, dispatched to diabetic seizures at VWM D-dock. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient on their vessel. 4:55pm, received report from City of Ventura […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 26 – Sept 20 – Oct 3, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Saturday 8/26 9-5pm, officers attending Police and Fire expo at their headquarters. Sunday 8/27 8:16am, dispatched to 2 missing single outrigger canoes. The pair disappeared in a heavy fog bank. Officers searched in the Fireboat, found the pair in harbor. 2:40pm, dispatched to a kayak in distress near the #2 buoy. Officers responded in Fireboat, […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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, […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 14 – Apr 5 – Apr 18, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 3-15 6:03am, observed Weather Service issued Small Craft Advisory, raised pennant. 3:45pm, checked rain gauge, 1.42 inches of rain measured in 24hrs at District. Thursday 3-16 1:30pm, while on patrol in Fireboat, contacted a sailboat operating around the Manson Dredge and floating pipe. Advised of the dredge’s restriction in ability to maneuver and general […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 3-7 5:40am, observed Weather Service issued Small Craft Advisory, raised pennant. 7:41am, dispatched to medical in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with the call. 3:20pm, dispatched to traumatic injuries in VIM parking lot. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to a bicyclist who sustained a head injury. Patient transported. Wednes 3-8 […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 12 – Mar 8 – Mar 21, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 2/14 9:00am, Weather service issued Gale warning for winds gusting to 40kts later. Officers raised two warning pennants at Port District. Wednes 2/15 6:10pm, while on patrol in Rescue B-19, observed vessel, inflatable dinghy, in violation of speed ordinance and improper navigation lights. Officers issued warnings for violations and escorted the vessel back to […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 11 – Feb 22 – Mar 7, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 2/1 10:35am, while on patrol in the Fireboat observed a large tree in the surfline at the Santa Clara River breech. Officers were able to take the Hazard-to-navigation en tow and released near powerplant, in less populated waters/beach. Friday 2/3 10:04am, dispatched to smoke near 1300 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded in Fireboat and searched […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 10 – Feb 8 – Feb 21, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 1/25 9:10am, officers on patrol in Fireboat, observed and towed a Hazard-to-Navigation, a large log from debris flows, south of the Santa Clara River breech. Thursday 1/26 2:00am, received report of a prowler in the Ventura Marina Community from a tenant. Advised the caller to contact Ventura PD for police calls. 5:00am, received report […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 09 – Jan 25 – Feb 7, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 1/04 6:17am, observed Weather Service issued a Gale Warning, raised pennants. 8:28am, dispatched to traumatic injury in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to a 76 y/o female with a fractured leg. After assessment/treatment, patient transported to local hospital by AMR. Thursday 1/05 12pm-7:54pm, received reports of docks breaking in the keys, […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 08 – Jan 11 – Jan 24, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 12/20 9:40am, observed a large accumulation of debris in the main channel. Officers responded in Rescue B19 and were able to remove Hazards to Navigation. Wednes 12/21 5:55pm, received report of a lost dog in the Harbor Village. Officers responded and searched for the reporting party and the dog, but were unable to locate […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 07 – Dec 28, 2022 – Jan 10, 2023 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 12/6 11:37am, dispatched to unknown problem at 1591 Spinnaker. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to an unconscious person in elevator. The patient was awoken, and no medical was discovered, transient sleeping. Wednes 12/7 7:00am, raised flags to half staff for Pearl Harbor Memorial Day. 4:11pm, dispatched to a boat fire at VWM E-dock. Officers responded […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 06 – Dec 14 – Dec 27, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 11/22 4:16pm, dispatched to a fall patient at the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist a female, AMR transported to hospital Wednes 11/23 8:00am, while on patrol in the vehicle, officers deployed a rescue swimmer at South Beach to assist an inexperienced bodyboarder without fins and a surfer on a wavestorm […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 05 – Nov 30 – Dec 6, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 11/9 4:30am, dispatched to difficulty breathing in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to a 73 y/o female with COPD smoking a cigarette and suffering from hypoxia. Patient assessed and transported by AMR. Thursday 11/10 5:00pm, received report of local female transient at the launch ramp for theft. The incident investigated and […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 04 – Nov 16 – Nov 30, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 10/19 7:25pm, while on patrol in Rescue B19, educated 2 fishermen hoop netting in the harbor entrance. Advised of areas to legally place hoop nets. Thursday 10/20 4:39pm, dispatched to a marina fire near 1500 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded in the Fireboat along with VFD landside. After brief investigation, determined a generator on a […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 03 – Nov 2 – Nov 15, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 10/11 8:01pm, while on patrol in vehicle, observed thunderstorms South and East of the Harbor. Officers updated the weather message board at launch ramp and contacted boaters who were heading out, warning of the hazardous conditions. Wednes 10/12 12:21am, received report of an alarm sounding near 1691 Spinnaker Dr. Officers responded and found a […] Read More »

Vol. 16, No. 02 – Oct 19 – Nov 1, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 9/27 4:15pm, received complaint of 2 transients with bikes & a large trashcan in handicap R/R at the launch ramp. Cleaners attempted to clean but they refused to leave. Officers responded, issued warning for loitering, removed them 11:55pm, received report of a domestic dispute on a vessel in VIM M-dock. Officers tried to convince […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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. […] Read More »

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. […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 17 – May 18 – May 31, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 4/25 6:43pm, received a report of suspicious activity in the VWM parking lot. The RP believes a white sprinter van does not belong in the lot. Officers investigated and found that the individual is a tenant of VWM, was hanging out in his vehicle Wednes 4/27 7:20pm, received a request to tow a dead […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 16 – May 4 – May 17, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

  Monday 4/11 Officers assisted the duck and ducklings across street. Two of the ducklings were rejected, officers captured for rescue volunteers. 2:03pm, dispatched to ocean rescue at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded in the Fireboat to the call. The victim was assisted out of the water, no injuries. Wed 4/13 9:00am, officers preparing Patrol lifeguard […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 15 – Apr 20 – May 3, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednesday 03-30 3:13pm, received a report of an aggressive sea lion that takes over a tenant’s boat at VHV H-dock. Officers relaying information for legal methods and/or strategies of removing marine mammals from docks or vessels. Thursday 03-31 8:45am, received complaints of an individual living in their vehicle at the launch ramp. Officers investigated; the […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 14 – Apr 6 – Apr 19, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednesday 03-16 3:44am, observed NWS issued High Surf advisory. Raised warning pennant. 8:01am, observed a 7.3 earthquake occurred in Japan. Researching tsunami.gov for info related to the West Coast. No tsunami expected from the event. 8:00pm, received report of an Ocean Rescue, missing kite boarder. Officers responded in Fireboat, experienced heavy seas. After investigation, it […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 13 – Mar 23 – Apr 5, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 03-01 8:26am, received a report of Hazard to Navigation near the #2 buoy, adrift mast, probably from the sunk sailboat Destiny. Officers responded and removed it. Wednes 03-02 9:00am, assisting H.R. Morris dredge with traffic control while they anchor in the Pierpont Basin. Manson construction is complete with harbor maintenance. 6:15pm, received report of […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 12 – Mar 9 – Mar 22, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Thursday 02/17 1:30am, dispatched to chest pain at VWM C-dock. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient who was transported by AMR. 4:55am, monitored two vessels inbound requesting passing information from the H.R. Morris dredge. Monitored until they were safely in the harbor. Friday 02/18 12:33am, received report from local male transient parked in […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 11 – Feb 23 – Mar 8, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 02/02 6:00am, National Weather Service issued a Small Craft Advisory for East winds gusting to 30 kts. Officers raised warning pennants at Port District flagpole. Friday 02/04 11:37am, dispatched to abdominal pain at Waterside restaurant. Officers responded and found the patient as described. After he was transported, got information that the individual was prowling […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 10 – Feb 9 – Feb 22, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Sunday 01/16 8:00am, officers on patrol in Fireboat, assessing damage from the tsunami through out the harbor, many docks damaged or destroyed. Navigation, swim area buoys retrieved, towed to the Basin until they can be put back on station. 5:30pm, receiving multiple inquires about the launch ramp closure. Advising that multiple destroyed and damaged docks […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 09 – Jan 26 – Feb 8, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 01/04 5:06pm, received report, hazard to navigation in the keys. Officers responded and found a dock box submerged, removed it. Contacted a number inside and the owner advised they haven’t lived in the keys for years, placed in L&F. Friday 01/07 11:58pm, dispatched to chest pain at the Holiday Inn. Officers responded with AMR […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 08 – Jan 12 – Jan 25, 2022 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 12/22 8:15am, contacted by a surfer who locked his keys in his vehicle. Officers were able to contact roadside assistance for the individual and he gained access to car. 11:15am, observed a semitruck successfully drive over the median near the VYC Thursday 12/23 12:48pm, dispatched to a male complaining of abdominal pain in Ventura […] Read More »

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, […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 & […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

Vol. 15, No. 02 – Oct 20 – Nov 2, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

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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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

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 […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 23 – Aug 11 – Aug 24, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 7/20 12:00pm, received report of a stingray strike from State Parks at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to treat the puncture wound. Wednes 7/21 1:45pm, received report of a stingray strike at Harbor Cove, tower 3 from State Parks lifeguards. Officers responded with hot water to assist treating the injury. Thursday 7/22 […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 22 – July 28 – Aug 10, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 7/5 2:30pm, received report of an unconscious male transient on the sidewalk near 1591 Spinnaker. Officers responded and the individual was responsive to shouting to ascertain his condition, the male refused assistance and left the area. Tuesday 7/6 6:00pm, received a report of a male transient aggressively panhandling, using vulgar language in the village. […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 21 – July 14 – July 27, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wed 6/23 2:40pm, received report of a capsized sailing vessel near the Ventura Yacht Club. Officers responded, pulled the skipper from the water and dewatered the vessel. The skipper and vessel were towed to the launch ramp. Thursday 6/24 8:37am, dispatched to cardiac arrest at VHV I-dock. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to the call. Unfortunately, […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 20 – June 30 – July 13, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wed 6/9 2:32pm, dispatched to a lift assist in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted a hospice patient move to their bed, no medical. Thursday 6/10 9:45pm, while on patrol, officers observed a large group (500) of juveniles at Surfers Knoll. With assistance of Ventura PD, the crowd was dispersed. Friday 6/11 8:00am, […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 19 – June 16 – June 29, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wed 5/26 5:57pm, received a report of a capsized 19ft catamaran. Officers responded, were able to right the vessel and escorted it back to the launch ramp. Thursday 5/27 6:19pm, dispatched to a fall victim at the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted a male who fell but sustained no injuries. AMR cancelled Sunday […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 18 – June 2 – June 15, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Friday 5/14 8:54am, dispatched to an overdose at Harbor Cove Beach. Officers responded to a 60 y/o male who had taken 30 sleeping pills, loaded him into the patrol truck and transferred to AMR medics in the parking lot for transportation to hospital. 8:23pm, contacted by a woman near the Port District Longdock with a […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 17 – May 19 – June 1, 2021- Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 4/26 3:50am, observed National Weather Service issued small craft advisory, officers illuminated SCA lights and raised pennant at Port District flag pole. 10:00am, officers towed a disabled 50ft motor vessel from the emergency Port District longdock to a temporary slip in Ventura Harbor Village. 7:12pm, dispatched to a sick person at VWM II E-dock. […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 16 – May 5 – May 18, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 4/14 3:50pm, dispatched to an ocean rescue at Hobson Beach. Officers responded in Rescue B17 with multiple agencies. The victim was assisted to safely to shore. Thursday 4/15 5:35pm, dispatched to a vessel aground at Oxnard Shores. Officers assisted Tow Boat US/OxFire with the 35ft motor vessel that was hard aground. The vessel was […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 15 – April 21 – May 4, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 4/07 12:24pm, received a report of a transient locked in a restroom screaming in Harbor Village. Officers responded and removed the individual peacefully. Thursday 4/08 6:15am, observed Small Craft Advisory issued by NWS. SCA Pennant raised. 4:15pm, dispatched to child endangerment in a vehicle at Harbor Cove. Officers responded, found a child crying in […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 14 – April 7 – April 20, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wednes 3/17 2:45pm, received a report of a bird in distress in Marina Park restrooms. After investigation, determined it was an automated device used to deter nesting. Thursday 3/18 12:00am, Lobster season officially ends for 20/21. It will reopen Saturday, October 3, 2021 at 6am and continue until March 17, 2022. Friday 3/19 3:43pm, dispatched […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 13 – Mar 24 – April 6, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 3/02 2:01pm, received a report of a vessel accident at VIM H-dock. Officers responded in Fireboat 1 and found a 32ft sailboat up on the finger of a dock. No injuries were sustained, and officers were able to tow the vessel off the dock. 4:15pm, dispatched to an ocean rescue, kite surfer in distress […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 12 – Mar 10 – Mar 23, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wed 2/17 3:03pm, received a Mayday call from a commercial fishing vessel near the entrance to the harbor. Officers responded in Rescue B-19, found the vessel disabled and towed the boat to their slip in Ventura HV safely. Thursday 2/18 11:45pm, received report of injured pelican at VWM G-dock. Officers responded with bird rescue volunteer […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 11 – Feb 24 – Mar 9, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 2/2 4:57am, receiving reports of a possible boat fire near Anacapa Island. Officers monitored radio coms between US coast guard and fishing vessels in the area. No boat fire was found, oil rigs burnoff or just the light boats in the area could have given reporting parties the illusion of a boat fire in […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 10 – Feb 10 – Feb 23, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 1/19 8:05am, receiving multiple reports of damage from the East wind event: trees down, cleats failing & trailered vessels in the dry storage blown around the yard. 9:30am, received report of a large powerboat that lost moorings and is colliding with the Fish&Wildlife vessel secured nearby. Officers responded by land and sea to resecure […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 09 – Jan 27 – Feb 9, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Friday 1-8 7:33am, received dispatch to an ocean rescue at C-Street. Officers responded and assisted VFD & State Parks. The patient sustained a fractured leg surfing. Saturday 1-9 1:13pm, while on patrol in the Fireboat, received report of a disabled sailboat in the A-basin. Officers found the vessel and safely towed it back to its […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 08 – Jan 13 – Jan 26, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 12-22 7:37pm, dispatched to an overdose in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/VPD/AMR with the patient who suffers from multiple aliments but at this time only having an argument with her children. Wednes 12-23 12:15pm, dispatched to a cardiac arrest in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and found the patient […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 07 – Dec 30, 2020 – Jan 12, 2021 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 12-08 1:44pm, dispatched to an ocean rescue at McGrath State Beach. Officers responded in Rescue B-19 and Rescue Watercraft. Two inexperienced surfers were unable to return to shore because of large surf. They were taken onboard RB19 and brought to the VPD longdock for medical evaluation by VFD/AMR. Thursday 12-10 10:05am, received report of […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 06 – Dec 16 – Dec 29, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wed 11-25 12:05am, received report of a transient disturbing security at the VHV. Officers responded and found a barefoot male walking in circles near 1691 Spinnaker. Officers found a pair of abandoned shoes/socks and after a few attempts, were able to get the individual back on track with emergency blanket and shoes. 1:15pm, received a […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 05 – Dec 2 – Dec 15, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 11-10 9:30pm, while on patrol in Rescue B-17, observed 5 kayaks engaged in hoop netting in the South Jetty rip current. Issued safety warning for the hazard area. Wednes 11-11 10:35am, during patrol, observed several unattended hoop nets in the sandtrap. Officers found the owners and issued warning for the violation. Thursday 11-12 8:45am, […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 04 – Nov 18 – Dec 1, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Thursday 10-29 6:45am, dispatched to a fire near Riverhaven. Officers assisted VFD with extinguishing the small warming fire. PD was questioning two persons nearby. Friday 10-30 4:46pm, received a request to contact two dog owners with their dogs off leash near Surfers Knoll. Officers responded, found the pair as reported. Both were reminded of the […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 03 – Nov 4 – Nov 17, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 10-12 8:45am, patrol officers briefing with Ventura City and County firefighters going through USLA lifeguard training at the Port District. Ventura Harbor Patrol Officers are trained as USLA rescue swimmers also & assisted with training. Wed 10-14 7:15pm, while on patrol in Rescue B-17, officers contacted several vessels in violation of local ordinance and […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 02 – Oct 21 – Nov 3, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 9-29 2:10am, received a report of a break-in at Margarita Villa. Officers responded and investigated. Female transient wanted a drink but MV closed. PD arrested. Thursday 10-1 1:35am, dispatched to a person bleeding at 4points Sheraton. Officers responded with AMR and VFD to assist the patient who was transported. Friday 10-2 12:00pm, dispatched to […] Read More »

Vol. 14, No. 01 – Oct 7 – Oct 20, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 9-14 4:11pm, received report of a kite surfer in distress near the Ventura Pier. Officers responded in the fireboat and found the kite surfer being towed back to shore by a good Samaritan surfer. Stood by until the kiter was safely on beach. Wednes 9-16 5:45pm, received report of a vehicle driving over the […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 26 – Sept 23 – Oct 6, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

  Wed 9-2 6:35am, harbormaster and officers who responded to the Conception boat fire responding in the Fireboat to pay respect to the victims and their family members of the tragedy at a memorial at Platts Harbor Santa Cruz island. Friday 9-4 7:45pm, monitoring US coast guard/TowBoat US attempting to contact a vessel near Ormond […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 24 – Aug 26 – Sept 8, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 8-4 1:33pm, officers assisting with the installation of the new Pay and Display machine at the launch ramp. Boaters can now use credit or debit cards. Wednes 8-5 4:02am, received a complaint about the dredge horn sounding. Officers assured the complainer that the dredge was not operating but that the #2 navigation buoy has […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 23 – Aug 12 – Aug 25, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 7-20 1:55pm, received a report of a stingray strike at Harbor Cove from State Parks. Officers responded with Hot water to treat the injury. Patient released on site. Tuesday 7-21 11:35pm, monitoring a 7.8 earthquake off the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. After a brief investigation, Pacific tsunami center determined no threat to West Coast. […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 22 – July 29 – Aug 11, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 7-7 4:15pm, dispatched to a medical, stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to treat injury. The patient was released at the scene. Thursday 7-9 2:15pm, dispatched to a water rescue, 4 body boarders in a rip current near the South Jetty. Officers responded in Rescue B-19 and pulled the 4 […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 21 – July 15 – July 28, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wed. 6-24 5:03pm, dispatched to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove beach. Officers responded with hot water to assist the patient. Thursday 6-25 3:30pm, received a report of a disabled fishing vessel in the main channel of the Harbor. Officers responded, took the vessel en tow to VHV Fuel dock. Friday 6-26 10:08pm, received report […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 20 – July 1 – July 14, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Wed 6-10 1:03pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, officers observed very large crowd at Harbor Beaches. Officers assisted State Parks with safety contacts and even performed two water rescues south of Surfers Knoll area. Thursday 6-11 1:10pm, a heavy fog bank rolled in, so officers were fielding calls for assistance returning to the harbor. […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 18 – June 3 – June 16, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 5-12 5:05pm, received a report of an intoxicated transient on L-dock VIM. Officers responded and found the individual fleeing the area with a bottle of whiskey. He nearly got ran over crossing Harbor and disappeared into the riverbottom. 10:03pm, while on patrol receiving questions and observing people showing up in large numbers to go […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 17 – May 20 – June 2, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 4-28 10:15am, while on patrol in Fireboat 1, officers observed a thick fog bank move in. The fog signal was activated, and a vessel was escorted from the Ventura Pier back to the Ventura Harbor entrance. Thursday 4-30 8:18pm, received a report of a vessel in distress at the breakwall. Officers responded in Rescue […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 16 – May 6 – May 19, 2020 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

Sunday 4-12 10:20am, officers on patrol in vehicles were educating and issuing warnings for the beach closure. Many vehicles and persons were driving around the harbor. Monday 4-13 9:03pm, received a report of a domestic dispute on a vessel near VHV I-dock. Officers responded with Ventura PD to the incident. The situation was resolved peacefully […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 15 – Apr 22 – May 5, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 4-6 9:20am, received a report of a vessel discharging diesel from it bilge pump. Officers responded and discovered a sheen in the area around the vessel at VWM D-dock. The owner was contacted, he hired an individual to remove what fuel was left in the vessel and cleaned up recoverable fuel. USCG was advised. […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 13 – Mar 25 – Apr 7, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 3-2 7:23am, received dispatch to a vegetation fire near Riverhaven off E Harbor Blvd. Officers responded and assisted VFD with traffic control on Harbor. The fire was eventually extinguished and mopped up by Ventura fire personnel. 5:08pm, received several reports of a water rescue, kite surfer in distress near the Ventura Pier. Officers responded, […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 12 – Mar 11 – Mar 24, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 2-18 10:06am, dispatched to a suicidal person in the water near the Pier. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 to assist. A rescue swimmer was deployed and helped convince the swimmer to head to shore where VFD and PD were. Wednesday 2-19 1:01pm, received a report of a fuel spill at Daves fuel dock. […] Read More »

Vol. 13, No. 11 – Feb 26 – Mar 10, 2020 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 2-4 5:25pm, received a report of an illegally moored vessel at VHV C-dock. Officers responded and towed the vessel; the owner was not onboard. Wednesday 2-5 7:50am, while on patrol, officers were dispatched to a brush fire near Riverhaven. Assistance was offered with transporting personnel and resources to the fire to assist with firefighting, […] Read More »

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

Wednes 1-22 10:05am, received a report of a traffic accident near 1500 Spinnaker Drive. Officers responded and assisted VFD, VPD with the call. The vehicle sustained major damage, but the driver suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was towed. Thursday 1-23 12:08am, dispatched to an assault victim at RiverHaven. Officers responded and assisted VFD,VPD with the […] Read More »

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

Tuesday 1-7 8:10pm, while on patrol, officers observed a vessel with insufficient lights and illegally placed hoop nets. The vessel was contacted and escorted to the District longdock for further inspection. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that the vessel lacked a all-around light, no documentation & expired fishing license. Written warnings were issued to […] Read More »

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

Wednes 12-25 2:22pm, dispatched to an assault at River Haven. Officers responded and staged near the incident until Ventura PD arrived to clear the scene, no medical. 9:07pm, received a report of several downed trees on Spinnaker Drive near the Harbor Village. Officers responded and discovered debris, kayaks, lifejackets, and downed light poles and trees […] Read More »

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

Wed. 12-11 9:00pm, received a report of an overdue boater out hoop netting. Officers responded by land and water and were able to locate the kayaker safe at the L/R. Thursday 12-12 9:50pm, received a report of blinding lights from a fishing vessel at the fish off loading pier. Officers responded and found the light […] Read More »

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

Tuesday 11-26 2:40am, dispatched to an incident at 1198 Navigator Drive. Officers responded and assisted VWM security with a medical with a local transient. 4:10pm, received a report of a vessel only secured with one line in the keys. Officers responded and secured the vessel to the dock, that was under repair. Wednes 11-27 9:00am, […] Read More »

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

Tuesday 11-12 2:40pm, monitored a May Day call on VHF 16 from a commercial fishing vessel taking on water in the fishing grounds. Officers responded in Fireboat 1 to assist. The vessel was found 8 miles offshore and mitigated the intrusion. Friday 11-15 12:15pm, officers in RescueBoat 19 were conducting helicopter training with the U.S. […] Read More »

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

Wednes 10-23 9:10pm, received a dispatch to a person who jumped off the Ventura Pier. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 and assisted VFD with the call. The individual jumped, swam to shore and left the area. Thursday 10-24 6:31am, received a report of a commercial fishing vessel listing heavily to port at the Fish […] Read More »

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

Tuesday 10-15 12:15pm, contacted an individual in a lake-type boat with a few dogs on the bow of the boat in violation of speed ordinance and issued a warning. 10:03pm, while on patrol in Boat 17, officers found several fishermen on small boats hoop netting near the break-wall in violations of local, state and federal […] Read More »

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

Wednes 10-02 12:45pm, received a request for traffic control from the construction company building the “Port-side” docks. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 17 to assist with boating traffic control for the barge transporting the crane. Friday 10-04 3:25pm, received a report of a transient throwing rocks at the Holiday Inn Express. Officers responded but were […] Read More »

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

Monday 9-16 1:11pm, observed half of the Harbor experiencing a power outage. Officers connected the district generator and check on persons in the Ventura Marina Community with oxygen generators, manager reporting they are all ok. Tuesday 9-17 5:48pm, received report of a kayak taking on water from the operator. Rescue Boat 17 was in the […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 26 – Sept 25 – Oct 8, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 9-2 3:14am, monitored mayday call for a boat fire from the dive vessel Conception on VHF 16 to the U.S. coast guard. Officers prepared the fireboat and responded with multiple agencies. The incident is under investigation. 5:51pm, while on foot patrol, officers were contacted by a transient claiming he was assaulted. After an investigation […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 25 – Sept 11 – Sept 24, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Monday 8-19 11:23pm, while on patrol officers observed a transient with various items and a small inflatable. Contacted the individual and he advised he was planning to paddle up the coast. Officers attempted to dissuade the boater from his journey due to the time of night and the bad weather. After a futile attempt the […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 24 – Aug 28 – Sept 10, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 8-06 4:15pm, received a report of sailing vessel securing without permission at VWM G-dock. Officers responded and found a travelling/transient vessel looking for the courtesy Ventura Yacht Club reciprocity dock. Officers contacted the VYC and escorted the vessel to the dock. Wednes 8-07 10:50am, received dispatch to a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 23 – Aug 14 – Aug 27, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

  7-23 10:44am, received a report of a stingray strike at Harbor Cove. Officers responded with hot water to assist State Parks with the medical. The hot water applied to the wound with hotwater bag. The patient was treated and released. 7-24 10:44am, received a request for hot water for a stingray strike from State […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 22 – July 31 – Aug 13, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

Tuesday 7-09 8:05pm, while on patrol, officers observed a head-high South swell with strong lateral and rip currents throughout the Harbor Beaches at the jetties and groins. West winds were blowing 15 knots gusting to 20 knots. Thursday 7-11 3:45pm, received a report of a deceased mammal on Pierpont beach. Contacted CI marine mammal rescue […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 21 – July 17 – July 30, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

6-27 2:47pm, received dispatch to medical at 1449 Spinnaker Drive. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with a 50 year old female. Patient was treated and transported to local hospital for further evaluation. 4:20pm, received report of a disabled sailboat in the main channel of the harbor. Officers responded and towed the vessel to their slip […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 20 – July 3 – July 16, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

6-12 12:03pm, while on patrol, officers were contacted by a group of kayakers. The group turned out to be Rhodes Scholars looking for the best area to paddle 9:35pm, patrolling in the truck, officers contacted a group of juveniles with wood pallets and a small fire near Surfers Knoll. The group was advised of the […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 19 – June 19 – July 2, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

5-30 9:03am, received a report of a Hazmat situation, oil pipeline rupture near VHV H-dock. Officers were dispatched and responded with multiple agencies. Rescue Boat 19 and vehicle Harbor 1 were utilized and stocked with absorbent booms and pads. The flow of oil was eventually stopped by environmental services and limited damage was caused from […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 18 – June 5 – June 18, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

5-16 6:59pm, dispatched to a water rescue, capsized boat near VIM. Officers responded in the vehicle with VFD/AMR. Officers found the victim out of the water and in no distress or in need of medical attention. 5-18 9:30pm, received a walk-in request for medical attention. Officers responded from the operations center and assisted VFD/AMR with […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 17 – May 22 – June 4, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

5-02 5:40pm, received a report of a transient casing cars near the National Park Service. Officers responded and found the subject on the beach at Harbor Cove. Nothing suspicious was observed and the individual moved on. 5-04 11:30am, received a dispatch to a vehicle into a building at 1559 Spinnaker Drive. Officers responded and determined […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 16 – May 8 – May 21, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

4-24 8:31am, dispatched to a water rescue, swimmer in distress at the Ventura Pier. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19 to assist VFD and AMR. An individual jumped off the pier, realized they couldn’t swim and clung onto a piling near the end of the pier far from the beach. Harbor Patrol and VFD rescue […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 15 – Apr 24 – May 7, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

4-08 7:30am, received a request from the Manson Dredge for traffic control. The dredge is heading in due to the predicted foul weather. Rescue Boat 19 and 17 responded to assist the large barge with traffic control to safely return to port. 6:33pm, contacted via VHF 16/12 by the captain of a transiting 54ft sailboat […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 14 – Apr 10 – Apr 23, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

3-20 11:05am, dispatched to a medical at Harbor Cove. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with a female complaining of seizures in her vehicle at the Harbor Cove lot. She was treated and transported to local hospital. 5:15pm, while on patrol officers observed large waves at Surfers Knoll, South Beach. 4-6ft waves and dangerous rip currents […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 13 – Mar 27 – Apr 9, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

3-8 Dispatched to a fall/injury in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the call, providing first aid. The patient was transported to local hospital for further evaluation. 3-9 5:45pm, received a complaint of all the debris on the beaches from Harbor Cove to the Santa Clara Rivermouth. The individual was wondering […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 12 – Mar 13 – Mar 26, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

2-20 10:55am, dispatched to a behavioral issue at 1500 Spinnaker Drive. Officers responded and found an individual under the influence of a hallucinogenic drug. No medical was present and the 19-year-old male was arrested by VPD. 4:15pm, officers observing very strong winds, 30kts sustained/gusts to 40kts. 2-21 11:30am, while on patrol, officers observed a sailboat […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 11 – Feb 27 – Mar 12, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

2-4 4:45pm, while on patrol, officers Beach Hazard assessment: water quality very poor due to both rivers and river mouths (Santa Clara / Ventura) are flowing heavily from the recent rains. The wind is stirring up the waves tremendously forcing the National Weather Service to post a Small Craft Advisory. 2-6 2:50pm, observed several Hazards-to-Navigation […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 10 – Feb 13 – Feb 26, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

1-23 11:49am, dispatched to a vehicle vs pedestrian at Harbor and Schooner. Officers responded and found a cyclist who suffered minor injuries but was transported to local hospital for further evaluation. 1-24 3:45pm, received a request for assistance from a disabled sailboat. Officers responded, placed the vessel into a sidetie and towed to VWM C-dock. […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 9 – Jan 30 – Feb 12, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

1-09 7:15am, while on patrol, officers observed large waves breaking all around the harbor. Waves are expected to build throughout the day, Marine Safety and Harbor patrol officers making preparations for the impact of the big swell. 1-10 1:42pm, dispatched to a water rescue, surfer in distress off of Martha’s Vineyard lane. Officers responded and […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 8 – Jan 16 – Jan 29, 2019 - Harbor Patrol

12-26 1:33pm, while on patrol in the truck, officers observed several inexperienced swimmers wading in the shorebreak near Surfers Knoll. Warnings and removal from the water were conducted. 12-27 1:45pm, received a report of a small sailboat in distress, lost their rudder in the A-basin near VIM J-dock. Officers responded and towed the vessel to […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 7 – Jan 3 – Jan 15, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

12-18 4:45pm, while on patrol, officers observed hazardous conditions at the South Beach, Surfers Knoll and Marina Park. High Surf, 6-10ft with numerous and powerful rip currents all throughout. NWS issued warnings for conditions. 8:40pm, dispatched to a fire near Harbor/Olivas park. Officers responded and observed the burnoff in the field South of the Santa […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 6 – Dec 19, 2018 – Jan 2, 2019 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

11-28 12:50pm, officers en route in Boat 19 to train with U.S. coast guard helicopter with hoisting rescue basket and transferring from the deck of the patrol boat a few miles offshore. This is/was periodic training between the agencies. 11-29 7:08am, received a dispatch to a swift water rescue at Harbor Blvd and the Santa […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 5 – Dec 5 – Dec 18, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

11-14 10:20am, patrol officers training with the U.S. coast guard with their Helicopter from Point Mugu conducting rescue hoisting operations. 11-17 4:43pm, received report of an injured hiker inbound on Island excursion vessel. Officers responded and assisted AMR with packaging the patient for transport to local hospital for further evaluation of a foot injury. 11-18 […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 4 – Nov 21 – Dec 4, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-23 4:16pm, during shift change, received a dispatch to a water rescue, kite surfers in distress near the Ventura Pier. Officers responded in the Fireboat along with Ventura fire, State Parks, VC sheriff helicopter and AMR medics. When officers arrived on scene they found two kite surfers performing self-rescues and making their way to the […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 3 – Nov 7 – Nov 20, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-17 2:02pm, received a dispatch to a person trapped in an elevator at 1591 Spinnaker Drive. Officers were on patrol in the vehicle and responded. The individual, a UPS delivery drive was extricated from the elevator unharmed. 10-20 7:30am, observed a male/female illegally camping in their vehicle in the VIM lot. A warning was issued […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 2 – Oct 24 – Nov 6, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-02 12:54pm, dispatched to an individual not breathing in the Santa Clara Riverbottom near Riverhaven encampment. Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire/PD, AMR with locating and performing CPR on the patient. Sadly, the patient was pronounced dead after unsuccessful resuscitation. 10-03 10:15pm, while on patrol in Boat 17, officers observed several vessels engaged in hoop […] Read More »

Vol. 12, No. 1 - Oct 10 - Oct 23, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

9-13 10:56am, dispatched to a water rescue at Surfers Point, an unconscious person being assisted out of the water. Officers responded in the fireboat and assisted VFD, State Parks and AMR with the patient. 2:54pm, received a dispatch to a pregnancy at the River Haven encampment. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the call. 9-16 […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 25 - Sept 12 - Sept 25, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

8-22 9:40am, received dispatch to a medical in the RiverHaven encampment. Officers responded and assisted a patient complaining of a hemorrhaging. 1:21pm, received a report of a vessel in distress near the Greenock Lane jetty from State Parks. Officers responded in the Fireboat that was conducting a sea-trial nearby. The inflatable was taken en tow […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 23 – Aug 15 – Aug 28, 2018 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

7-27 11:50am, received a request to assist Ventura PD with two individuals fighting in the entry feature at Spinnaker/Harbor. Officers responded and found the two fighting because one large transient asked the man in his vehicle for money and he told him to get a job, the transient punched him in his face and the […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 21 – July 18 – July 31, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

7-04 Fourth of July. 8:15am, while on patrol in the fireboat, officers observed a kayaker in distress in the main channel of the harbor. The kayaker was taken aboard and the kayak towed to the launch ramp and released. 1:36pm, received a report of a disabled PWC at the harbor entrance. Officers responded and took […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 20 - July 4 - July 17, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

6-12 10:30am, received a report of a submarine launching at the launch ramp. Officers responded and observed a homemade submarine type vessel. Harbormaster gave permission to act as a pleasure craft and not a submersible. 6-13 3:05pm, received a request for an escort of a mentally unstable individual from a sailboat docked at the district […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 19 - June 20 - July 3, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

5-27 2:45pm, Received a report of a sting ray strike at Harbor Cove from State Parks. Officers responded and assisted a 12 year old female with hot water for the injury. State Parks monitored her condition and released to her parents. 6-1 11:45pm, while on patrol in rescue boat 17, officers observed a 34ft sailboat […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 18 - Jun 6 - June 19, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

5-17 10:05am, while on patrol in Boat-17 officers observed diesel sheen near VHV G-dock. An investigation ensued, but officers were unable to locate source. 2:50pm, received report of a homeless female showering in the 1559 Spinnaker restrooms. Officers responded and found the transient in the Village Market, the clerk was attempting to remove her from […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 17 - May 23 - June 5, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

5-02 12:45pm, received a report of a transient disturbing people in the elevator next to Brophy Brothers. Officers responded and assisted Ventura PD with the individual who was eventually arrested for disturbing the peace. 5-04 11:15am, officers deployed the swim line at Harbor Cove beach to help keep boaters out of the swim area of […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 16 - May 9 - May 22, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

4-17   8:10pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the 4 points Sheraton. Officers responded and assisted VFD/AMR with the patient, 56 year old male who was transported to local hospital for further evaluation. 4-20 11:40am, received a report of a disabled commercial fishing vessel near the entrance buoy. Officers responded and safely towed […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 15 - Apr 25 - May 8, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

4-4 4:04pm, received report of an individual walking three dogs that are harassing an elephant seal near South Jetty. Officers responded with CI marine mammal wildlife institute and found the seal but the perpetrator was gone. The seal was cordoned off with wood stakes and caution tape, to keep the public away. 4-5 12:29pm, received […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 14 - Apr 11 - Apr 24, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

3-22 11:25am, received a report of a hazard to navigation near Ventura West Marina G-dock. Officers responded, removed the log and towed it to the L/R. 3-24 10:50pm, received a report of an overdue boater from the girlfriend. She was concerned about the Small Craft Advisory, he wasn’t back yet and that he was 5 […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 13 - Mar 28 - Apr 10, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

3-08 11:39am, received a dispatch to a strong odor of gasoline coming from 1591 Spinnaker area. Officers responded and discovered a Port District employee working in a used oil facility and that the fumes were blowing towards the promenade . 3-09 10:54pm, received report of two homeless persons sleeping on the promenade near the village. […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 12 - Mar 14 - Mar 27, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

2-20 8:20am, while conducting launch ramp enforcement, officers observed an inflatable without registration being retrieved from the water. A safety inspection was conducted and an educational enforcement contact was completed on registering and safety equipment requirements for the state. 2-21 6:32pm, received a dispatch to a near drowning victim at Harbor Cove Beach. Officers responded […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 11 - Feb 28 - Mar 13, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

2-7 1:45pm, received a request from Ventura PD to assist in searching for a lost person. A husband and wife were looking for sea glass and the wife disappeared. The husband waited for an hour before contacting PD. After a search, the wife was found around McGrath lake and they were reunited. 2:55pm, received a […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 10 - Feb 14 - Feb 27, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

1-29 7:10am, received a report of a attempted break-in at the National Park Service office. Officers responded with VPD and searched for the suspect in the village. An individual fitting the description was questioned by PD. 10:25pm, received report of a disturbance at a unit in the Ventura Harbor Community. Officers responded with VPD and […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 9 - Jan 31 - Feb 13, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

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Vol. 11, No. 8 - Jan 17 - Jan 30, 2018 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

12-28 10:57am, received a dispatch to a water rescue near 1600 Anchors Way Drive. Officers were on patrol and responded from near the breakwall. After a brief search, officers discovered a Standup paddler swimming his board towards the Marina Park dock. The paddler refused assistance. 10:48pm, received a dispatch to a fall victim at the […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No. 5 - Dec 6 - Dec 19, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

11-22 4:25pm, received a report of a water rescue near the Ventura Pier from State Parks. Officers responded and were advised in route that the victim, a kite surfer had made his way to shore. 11-23 12:20pm, received a report of a hazard to navigation near the Launch Ramp. Officers responded and discovered a large […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 4 - Nov 22 - Dec 5, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

11-08 10:10pm, received a request for assistance “jump-starting” a vehicle in the Harbor Village parking lot. Officers responded and successfully assisted starting the vehicle. 11-09 6:21pm, received a report of a disabled motor vessel in the A-Basin of the Harbor. Officers responded and found the vessel adrift. A language barrier existed but officers were able […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 3 - Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-23 10:25am, while on patrol in the vehicle, officers observed increasing swell/dangerous rip currents and contacted State Parks to inquire about mutual coverage of Harbor Cove/South Beach and Santa Clara Rivermouth. 10-24 12:01pm, received a report of a disabled vessel on the riprap near the launch ramp. Officers responded, towed the vessel to the ramp […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 2 - Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-04 10:25pm, while on patrol in the boat, officers observed a vessel engaged in lobster fishing with hoopnets placed in a closed area on the outside of the harbor breakwall. Contact was made and the fishermen were educated on local ordinances and state laws pertaining to lobster fishing. 10-05 7:45am, received a report of a […] Read More »

Vol. 11, No.1 – Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

9-27 10:21am, received a dispatch to a person not breathing south of Surfers Knoll. Officers responded with Ventura Fire, AMR and Ventura PD. The patient was an elderly male transient who was determined Dead On Arrival in a homeless encampment near the Santa Clara Rivermouth. The VC coroner and Ventura PD handled the call. 9:33pm, […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 26 – Sept 27 - Oct 10, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

9-06 1:00pm, received report that the Harbor Patrol’s fireboat is back in full service. The vessel was in limited service for a few weeks with starboard engine problems. 9-07 9:49am, officers responded to the entry feature at Harbor/Spinnaker to investigate a report of a transient camping in a tent. The officers also observed vandalism. PD […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 25 - Sept 13 - Sept 26, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

8-30 8:12am, received a dispatch to a hazard, gas odor in the marina mobile home park. Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire with the investigation. After a brief search with a gas meter, responders were unable to find a leak. 1:52pm, while on patrol officers monitored a mayday call on VHF 16. Officers responded just […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 24 – Aug 30 - Sept 12, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

8-17 5:50pm, received a report of a petroleum spill near Ventura Isle Marina L-dock. Officers responded and located a possible source for the spill. The responsible party was contacted and the spill was mitigated. 8-18 12:45pm, received a report from a village tenant that the captain of a commercial fishing boat was using some colorful […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 23 – Aug 16 – Aug 29, 2017 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

8-02 10:27am:a medical at marina mobile home park. Officers responded and assisted a female complaining of difficulty breathing with medics from AMR / Ventura FD. She was transported to local hospital. 5:22pm: a traumatic injury at the new Jetty at South Beach. Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire/State Parks/AMR with placing the victim who suffered […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 22 – Aug 2 - Aug 15, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

7-19 2:15pm, received a report of a woman down near VWM A-dock. Officers responded and found a 30ish female transient unconscious. Ventura Fire and PD were contacted and requested to assist. Eventually the female was uncooperative and released at the scene without incident. 7-21 7:25pm, received a report of a sailboat aground near South Beach. […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 21 – July 19 - Aug 1, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

7-5 11:55pm, received a dispatch to a commercial fire alarm at the Four Points Sheraton. Officers responded and were cancelled en route due to false alarm. 7-6 6:05pm, received a report of an intoxicated male on the roof of the Comedy Club appearing to jump off into the Dive shops pool. Officers responded but were […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 20 – July 5 - July 18, 2017 - Harbor Pratrol

6-16 1:16pm, received a report of a fuel spill near the National Park Service docks. Officers responded and investigated the report. A recreational boater had an accidental spill on his vessel in Ventura West Marina. The spill was contained although a fuel was spilled into the water. US coast guard and National Response centers were […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 19 – June 21 - July 4, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

6-08 1:05pm, received a report of a sealion who stranded itself in the Ventura West Parking lot had died. Officers working with Channel Islands Marine Wildlife Institute removed the mammal and disposed of it properly. 4:03pm, received a report from State Parks lifeguards advising that a small sailboat has capsized near the South Jetty of […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 18 – June 7 - June 20, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

5-24   8:55am, received a report of a boating accident near Ventura West Marina.  Officers responded and investigated the incident of a vessel colliding with a trimaran vessel moored at an end tie of Ventura Isle Marina.        5-25 2:45pm, officers observed the U.S. coast guard cutter “George Cobb,” a buoy tender, cleaning and painting […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 17 – May 24 - June 6, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

5-03 3:15pm, while on patrol, officers observed a small inflatable with 3 persons on board disabled near the Barranca.  The vessel was towed to Marina park dock.        5-04 5:25pm, received a report of an injured sea bird that was captured by a beach comber.  The good Samaritan was given directions to bring the bird […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 16 – May 10 - May 23, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

    4-26 7:47am, received a dispatch to an unknown medical.  Officers responded and discovered a subject asleep in his vehicle, no medical was observed.           4-27             11:50am, received a report of a tote with duck eggs sitting on the rocks that were used to protect them while they […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 15 – April 26 - May 9, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

 4-1 2:50pm, received a report of an injured person near ice cream shop in the village.  Officers responded and assisted a female with a broken ankle.  The patient was transported to local hospital by family members. 2:55pm, received a dispatch to a person choking at the village carousel.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire, AMR […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 14 – April 12 - April 25, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

3-10 2:51pm, while on patrol received a dispatch to a water rescue at the Ventura Pier.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire and State parks with a victim who was found clinging onto a pier pilling.  The victim was pulled from the pier and the water and safely returned to the beach via a paddleboard. […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 13 – March 29 - April 11, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

2-23    9:05pm, received dispatch to an assault victim near the Harbortown point timeshare from FCC.  Officers responded and assisted an 35 year old male who sustained facial injuries in a fight.  Ventura fire and AMR assisted also and transported the patient to local hospital.       2-24           6:03pm, received a […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 12 – March 15 - March 28, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

  02/18/17 2:14pm, while on patrol officers discovered a stalled vehicle on Navigator Drive with two persons trapped inside. The vehicle was eventually pushed out of the flooded street, both persons rescued and no injuries were reported. 11:55pm, officers observed 3.6 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Also, the Santa Clara river is […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 11 – March 1 - March 14, 2017 - Harbor Patrol

  2-01 9:20am, received a report of a female threatening to jump off the pier in an attempt to commit suicide.  Officers responded in the fireboat and assisted Ventura PD, State Parks with the call.  The individual was not located after an extensive search of the pier and surrounding area.      2-02 3:10pm, received a […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 10 – February 15 - February 28, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

1-19 1:43pm, received a report of a sick sea lion near Surfers Knoll.  Officers assisted CIMWI with capturing the sea lion.  It was transported to mammal research center in Santa Monica for further evaluation.    11:50pm, observed a sailboat attempting to leave the harbor.  Due to the hazardous conditions and a gale warning in effect, […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 9 – February 1 - February 14, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

1-06 2:15pm, received a report of a boating accident in Ventura West marina.  After a brief investigation it was determined that no damage was sustained in the minor collision that occurred.  All parties were satisfied.   1-07 2:45pm, while on patrol, officers observed a vehicle blocking the roadway on spinnaker drive near angler court.  An […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 8 – January 18 - January 31, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

12-26 12:27pm, received a report of a sick person aboard an Island Packers vessel returning from the Islands.  The vessel arrived at the district longdock with a 23 year old male complaining of sea sickness.  He eventually felt better and refused transport to hospital. 5:29pm, received a dispatch to a drug overdose near Ventura Harbor […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 7 – January 4 - January 17, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

    12-18 11:30am, received a report of a boating accident that occurred last night at Ventura Isle Marina.  The responsible party was eventually found and the incident is under investigation.    12-19 12:20pm, received a report of a vessel trapped under the fish offloading pier.  Officers responded and assisted the vessel freeing itself from under […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 6 – December 21, 2016 - January 3, 2017 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

12-01 1:35am, received a dispatch to an ill person at the Marina Mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire and AMR with a 73 year old female who was eventually transported to local hospital. 12-04 11:48am, received a request to respond to a water rescue at Mussel Shoals from Ventura County Fire to […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 5 – December 7 - December 20, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

11-15 1:40pm, received a report of a fuel sheen near Ventura Isle marina.  Officers responded and discovered a sheen, but determined most of the spill had started evaporating and the size was not significant enough to warrant a full response. 11-16 1:11pm, received a report of a hazardous situation at 1500 Spinnaker drive restrooms.  Officers […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 4 – November 23 - December 6, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-29 11:00am, received a report of a fuel spill near VHV H-dock.  Officers responded, found a significant spill and thoroughly searched the area.  A possible source was located, mitigated and the spill is under investigation. 7:15pm, received a report of an unconscious person in the restrooms at 1500 Spinnaker Drive.  Officers responded and assisted a […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 3 – November 9 - November 22, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-22  8:39pm, while officers were on patrol, they found an elderly male complaining of chest pain.  Officers assisted Ventura Fire, AMR with the male who was eventually transported to local hospital.       10-23 1:40pm, received a report of a found electric boat in the keys.  Officers responded and took possession of the vessel.  The owner […] Read More »

Vol. 10, No. 2 – October 26 - November 8, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-12 10:10am, received a report of a disabled fishing vessel at the Harbor entrance.  Officers responded and assisted a commercial fishing vessel by towing them to the boatyard for repairs.       10-14 8:00am, received a report of an oil spill near the Harbor entrance from a vessel entering the Harbor.  Officers responded and observed what […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 25 – September 14 – September 27, 2016 - Harbor Patrol

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Vol. 9, No. 24 – August 31 – September 13, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

 8-8 4:30pm, received a report of a disabled vessel with 3 POB’s near Harbor cove beach.  Officers responded and towed an inflatable dinghy and released at VIM 8-9 12:00pm, received a report of a diesel spill near VWM B-dock.  Officers responded, searched the area but were unable to locate the source of the sheen. 8-10 […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 23 – August 17 – August 30, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

 7-24  3:06pm, received a report of sailboat in distress near the Surfers Knoll jetty.  Officers responded and assisted a 15ft Capri with 4 POB’s and a dog.  The vessel was towed to safer water and released to continue sailing. 4:20pm, received a report of a disabled PWC outside the harbor with two persons in the […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 22 – August 3 – August 16, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

 7-17 5:03pm, received a dispatch to a water rescue, 2 persons caught in a rip current at Surfers Point.  Officers responded and assisted State Parks lifeguards with the rescue.  The victims were assessed and released at the scene. 5:25pm, received a dispatch to a fall victim at 1583 Spinnaker Drive.  Officers assisted an elderly patient […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 21 – July 20 – August 2, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

7-7       1:45pm, received a report of two persons in the water in the A-Basin.  Officers responded and assisted two persons back onto their kayaks. 6:34pm, received a report of a sting ray strike from State Parks Lifeguard at Surfers Knoll.  Officers responded, contacted fire dispatch and prepped hot water to treat the […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 20 – July 6 – July 19, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

6-15 5:12pm, received a dispatch to a traffic accident at Spinnaker and Navigator from FCC.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire, PD, Gold Coast ambulance with the two car collision.  Eight people were treated and four were sent to local hospital for evaluation.     6-16 2:50pm, received a report of a fall victim at […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 19 – June 22 – July 5, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

6-1 10:45am, while on patrol in the fireboat, officers observed workers conducting major repairs on a motor vessel in A-dock Ventura Isle marina.  A verbal warning for the violations was issued and the crew picked up the debris from the work out of the water. 1:45pm, while on patrol in the vehicle, officers observed a […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 18 – June 8 – June 21, 2016 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

5-24 5:30pm, observed marine mammal rescue dragging a large container near Surfers Knoll, offered a ride to the Santa Clara River mouth to the volunteers.  They were unable to locate the reported sick sea lion. 9:07pm, received a dispatch to check the well-being of a tenant of the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and […] Read More »

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

5-10 9:20pm, contacted a local transient living in his vehicle and illegally parked on Spinnaker Drive.  Officers issued a warning and the individual and his passenger left the scene without incident. 5-11 10:20pm, received a report of a flare sighting from a fishing vessel near Oxnard Shores.  The sighting was out of our area, but […] Read More »

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

4-11 4:00am, officers assessing a fishing vessel that collided with the South Jetty and partially sunk and is submerged.  Three fishermen were rescued from the accident.  U.S. coast guard is investigating the incident.   4-13 3:54pm, received a dispatch to a medical at the launch ramp.  Officers responded and assisted a male who suffered a […] Read More »

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

3-28 9:14am, received a dispatch to a sick person in the marina mobile home park.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura Fire and AMR with a 86 year old female.  She was treated and transported to local hospital for evaluation. 4:05pm, officers observed winds gusting to 52 kts in the harbor.   3-31 6:38pm, received a […] Read More »

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

2-13               6am-6pm, officers observing very large surf and dangerous conditions.  Issuing warnings and terminating voyages for hundreds of people on vessels and on the beaches around the harbor. 3:45pm, received a dispatch to a water rescue at the Ventura Pier.  Officers assisted with a surfer in distress.  He […] Read More »

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

1-31 10:05am, officers observed severe weather beginning: rain, strong gusty south winds and rough seas.    1:07pm, officers received reports of trees down on Spinnaker Drive near the village and a glass door shattered from the strong winds.  The trees were not blocking traffic or a danger to the public. 4:45pm, received several different reports […] Read More »

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

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

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

  1-03 7:25pm, received a report from the National Weather Service issuing a High Surf Advisory forecast for Thursday.      1-05  9:35am, received a dispatch to a medical alarm in the marina mobile home park.  Officers were cancelled in route to the call. 1:30pm, received a request for assistance from Ventura PD.  Officers assisted […] Read More »

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

12-27 3:55pm, received a dispatch to a person trapped in a dumb-waiter.  Officers responded and assisted Ventura fire with extraction of the victim.  The patient refused further evaluation and was transported by a relative to the hospital. 6:05pm, while on patrol, officers observed several hoopnets placed illegally in the harbor entrance.  They were unable to […] Read More »

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

11-29 10:20am, received a report of vandalism/burglary from an employee of the Ventura Harbor Marina. The victim filed an online report with VPD. 4:00pm, received a report of a missing person.  The male suffers from Alzheimers and was last seen near the Hats unlimited store in the village. Dockmaster was able to reunite the husband […] Read More »

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

Sunday  11-22  10:30am, officers attended a memorial ceremony with the fireboat.  The celebration of life was for a former outrigger paddler, Harbor patrolman and was organized by the Hokolua Canoe club. 4:01pm, received a request to tow a disabled sailboat back to its slip in the keys.  Officers responded and safely returned the vessel to […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 4 – November 25 – December 8, 2015 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

11-8 3:20pm, received a report of a suspicious person acting strangely near the carousel lawn.  Officers responded and contacted the individual.  The patient was incoherent and it was determined he was likely overdosing on drugs.  Officers contacted Fire and PD to assist.  The patient was treated then arrested for being under the influence of drugs. […] Read More »

KTLA on site in Ventura covering capsized 16ft vessel with a 65 year old fisherman unaccounted for

On Nov. 11, at 8:40 pm two men were outside of the Ventura Harbor on Friday night lobster fishing when their 15 foot skiff was hit by a 5 foot wave and was overturned outside of the rock groin on Greenock Lane, just adjacent to Marina Park. Both men in their 60’s were fully clothed and attempted […] Read More »

Submersible dive expedition in the Channel Islands

This boat has been seen in the Ventura Harbor, we asked John Higgins to explain what it is. “Deep Sub LLC (the cat owner) and the Undersea Voyager Project (owner of a two man submersible) have partnered with The Nature Conservancy and the University of Oregon to accomplish a submersible dive expedition in the Channel Islands. The […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 3 – November 11 – November 24, 2015 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-26     12:15pm, received a report from U.S. coast guard of an EPIRB activation most likely at Ventura Isle Marina G-28.  Officers responded by land and discovered no vessel in the slip that was reported by coast guard. 11:00am, while on patrol officers observed an illegally parked RV at Harbor Cove beach parking lot.  […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 2 – October 28 – November 10, 2015 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-4 5:30-6:55pm, officers on patrol enforced ordinances and state laws in reference to hoop netters fishing for spiny lobster around the breakwater. 10-5 12:05pm, received a report of a shark thrashing outside the surf at Emma Wood beach.  Officers responded and searched the area but were unable to locate a shark but did observe dolphins […] Read More »

Vol. 9, No. 1 – October 14 – October 27, 2015 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

10-1 10:15am, while on patrol in Boat 17 an officer observed a capsized kayak and the operator in the water.  The kayaker and kayak were rescued and taken to Ventura Harbor Marina dock and released without injuries or damage. 10-2     10:30pm, officers were monitoring a wind storm with gusts to 40 knots from […] Read More »

Vol. 8, No. 26 – September 30 – October 13, 2015 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

9-12 10:27am, patrol was dispatched to an individual complaining of difficulty breathing.  The patient was treated then transported to local hospital by AMR. 3:04pm, Lifeguards requested assistance with a multiple water rescue at the South jetty.  Patrol responded by boat and pulled two swimmers from a rip current.  The victims were released without incident or […] Read More »

Vol. 8, No. 25 – September 16 – September 29, 2015 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

8:30 3:00pm, Officers were dispatched to an injury from a fight in the Harbor Village.  Patrol responded and staged in the area while police investigated.  The subjects involved in the fight resolved the issue and refused medical care. 4:39pm, officers were dispatched to a near drowning of an 8 year old female who aspirated water […] Read More »

Vol. 8, No. 23 - August 19 – September 1, 2015 - Harbor Patrol Blotter

8-1 5:33pm, harbor patrol received a report of a two vessels near the Surfers Knoll groin in need of assistance.  Officers responded in two separate boats.  Upon arriving on scene, one of the vessels was observed in immediate danger in the surfline.  Patrol passed a tow line to the small disabled vessel.  The boat was […] Read More »

Vol. 8, No. 22 – August 5 – August 18, 2015 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

7-20 12:24pm, Harbor Patrol officers were dispatched to a traffic collision at the intersection of Schooner and Harbor Blvd.  All of the parties involved were treated at the scene and released.  The entry feature to the launch ramp overflow parking lot was severely damaged in the accident. 7-20 4:32pm, officers received a report of a […] Read More »