Ventura Police Department – Incident Press Release
On July 31st at 9:50 AM a resident in the 2700 block of Channel Drive observed an unknown subject (later identified as Daniel Freitas (DOB 12/29/81) Vagrant ) in her backyard. As the resident was watching Freitas, he walked up on to the rear patio. The resident called 911 and Freitas exited the side yard and began running westbound on Channel Dr.
Patrol officers were on-scene quickly and detained Freitas. Freitas was positively identified by witnesses and arrested for prowling and an outstanding felony warrant. No one was injured as a result of this incident.
A review of the Ventura County Superior Court website revealed Freitas has been arrested numerous times since 2016. His most recent charges include possession of narcotics, burglary, and under the influence of a controlled substance. Additionally, Freitas is currently on PROS (Post Release Offender Supervision).