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    Multiple Defendants Plead Guilty in Separate Auto Insurance Fraud Cases

    Debra Tash
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    Multiple Defendants Plead Guilty in Separate Auto Insurance Fraud Cases

    VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that multiple defendants pled guilty on March 14, 2019, in separate auto insurance fraud cases prosecuted by the Auto Insurance Fraud Unit of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

    • Raymond Merkley (DOB 10/22/78), of Woodland Hills, pled guilty to presenting a fraudulent auto insurance claim and admitted previously sustaining two prison priors. In November 2016, while illegally off-roading in Hungry Valley State Park, Merkley’s truck suffered significant damages. Afterwards, Merkley repeatedly lied to his insurance carrier about when and how the damages occurred. Merkley will be sentenced on May 29, 2019, in the Ventura Superior Court, County of Ventura. Due to his prior convictions for which he served prison time, Merkley faces up to 10 years in custody in this case.
    • Manuel Abrego (DOB 3/1/87), of Thousand Oaks, and Felix Hernandez (DOB 10/16/78), of Oxnard, pled guilty to arson and auto insurance fraud. On March 2, 2017, firefighters from the Oxnard Fire Department were called to a suspicious car fire. It was later determined that the car belonged to Abrego and that he previously paid Hernandez to burn the car to obtain insurance money. Abrego and Hernandez will be sentenced on April 25, 2019, in the Ventura Superior Court, County of Ventura. Both men face up to 5 years 8 months in prison for their respective roles in the fraudulent scheme. At the time of the plea, Abrego paid full restitution of $14,846 to State Farm Insurance, $1,193 to the Oxnard Fire Department, and $660 to Toyota Motor Corporation.
    • Kellina Pelletier (DOB 3/7/78), of Ventura, pled guilty to two counts of auto insurance fraud stemming from an Easter-day car accident on April 16, 2017. Pelletier will be sentenced on April 25, 2019, in the Ventura Superior Court, County of Ventura.  At the time of her plea, Pelletier paid $769 in full restitution to AAA Insurance.

     

    The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is the public prosecutor for the county’s 850,000 residents. The office employs approximately 280 employees including attorneys, investigators, victim advocates, and other professional support staff who strive to seek justice, ensure public safety, and protect the rights of crime victims.

    Follow the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office on Twitter @VenturaDAOffice

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    Moorpark Man, Los Angeles Rams Strength and Conditioning Coach, Arraigned on Sexual Battery Charges

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    Moorpark Man, Los Angeles Rams Strength and Conditioning Coach, Arraigned on Sexual Battery Charges

    VENTURA, California – District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Theodore Rath (DOB 11/22/83), of Moorpark, a Los Angeles Rams strength and conditioning coach, was arraigned on three counts of misdemeanor sexual battery. The charges allege that Rath touched an adult woman against her will on intimate parts of her body for the purpose of sexual arousal and gratification, on or about June 15, 2018, at a private residence in the city of Moorpark. Rath’s attorney entered pleas of not guilty on behalf of Rath.

    A pre-trial conference is scheduled April 19, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 14 of the Ventura Superior Court, County of Ventura.  He remains released on $5,000 bail.  If convicted of all three counts, Rath faces a maximum possible sentence of 1 year 6 months in county jail and would be required to register as a sex offender.

    Individuals who may have been victimized by Rath are encouraged to contact Ventura County Sheriff’s Detective Darin Yanover at (805) 494-8229.

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    Santa Paula | Carjacking in Steckel Park – Victim Stabbed, Trio of Juveniles Arrested

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    Santa Paula | Carjacking in Steckel Park – Victim Stabbed, Trio of Juveniles Arrested

    Ventura County Sheriff Department – Incident Press Release

    A quick response by Sheriff’s deputies led to the arrest of three juveniles for carjacking and assault with a deadly weapon.

    At about 12:51 AM on 3/15/19, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Communication Center received a 911 call from a male victim who reported that he had been stabbed by suspects who stole his car in the area of Steckel Park, in the unincorporated area north of the City of Santa Paula.

    Within minutes, deputies from the Fillmore and Headquarters Patrol Stations responded to the area and located the victims’ vehicle, a green Mazda sedan, traveling away from Steckel Park (southbound) on Ojai / Santa Paula Road (Hwy 150).

    Deputies made an enforcement stop on the vehicle and contacted the occupants, one male juvenile and two female juveniles. At that time, deputies located evidence related to the crime inside the car in plain view. Further investigation determined that the three juveniles conspired to steal the victim’s car.

     

     

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    Oxnard | Jack the Box Bandit Arrested

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    Oxnard | Jack the Box Bandit Arrested

    Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release

    On February 2, 2019 at approximately 2317 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the Jack in the Box restaurant located at 960 N. Ventura Road. According to witnesses, a suspect armed with a knife entered the business and stole an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the scene.

    Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit investigated the case. During the course of the investigation, investigators were contacted by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office regarding a burglary that occurred at another Jack in the Box restaurant in the City of Camarillo. Believing the cases were possibly related, investigators from both agencies worked together to identify a suspect.

    During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as Raul Botello, a 19 year old City of Oxnard resident. On March 15, 2019, at approximately 1200 hours, Botello was arrested and charged for the robbery that occurred on February 2, 2019. At the time of his arrest, Botello was already in custody for the burglary that occurred in the City of Camarillo. The robbery investigation is still ongoing.  

    Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity.  You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so.  You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

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    Boys and Girls Club Appoints New Member to its Board of Directors

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    Boys and Girls Club Appoints New Member to its Board of Directors
    Ronnie da Motta

    Oxnard, Calif. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme announces the addition of Ronnie da Motta to its board of directors. Da Motta is a managing partner at DML Capital, a real estate finance business.

    “Ronnie and his family have participated in several Club projects over the years, including providing Thanksgiving dinners for our members for the last three years,” said Erin Antrim, chief executive officer, BGCOP. “With his passion for enriching the lives of our youth, community service and financial/real estate knowledge, he is a great addition to our board.”

    Da Motta has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years where he has overseen the funding of more than $5 billion across all types of originations. He enjoys spending time with his wife and supporting his children’s various hobbies and sporting events. He collects vintage automobiles and is an active supporter of the Peterson Automobile Museum as well as the Boys & Girls Club.

     

    The Boys & Girls Club has served the youth of Oxnard and Port Hueneme for over 60 years. With three full-service clubs and 17 school program sites, the organization is one of the largest of its kind in California. The Club provides programs for more than 10,400 youth and teens in three priority outcome areas: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. For more information please visit www.BGCOP.org

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    Ventua | Disabled Man’s Wheelchair Wrecked by Hit and Run Driver

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    Ventua | Disabled Man’s Wheelchair Wrecked by Hit and Run Driver

    Ventura Police Department – Incident Press Release

    On March 14th at 10:32 PM, the Ventura Police Command Center received a 911 call of an injured subject in the roadway at the intersection of S. Garden St. and E. main St. The caller was not sure if the injured subject had been hit by a vehicle or had fallen out of their wheelchair.

    Officers, the Ventura Fire Department, and AMR arrived on scene within minutes and found a 64-year-old male lying in the crosswalk of E. Main St. with visible injuries. The Male was conscious however was complaining of pain and suffering from moderate injuries. The male was transported by AMR to VCMC where he was treated for his non-life-threatening injuries.

    During the investigation, Officers learned that the Victim was in his wheelchair and crossing E Main St in a west Crosswalk. The suspect vehicle traveling northbound made a left-hand turn from S. Garden St. and onto westbound E. Main St. and struck the victim. The suspect vehicle never stopped to render aid and fled the scene.

    The victim’s wheelchair that he needs for mobilization was destroyed in the collision. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to call the Ventura Police Department at 805-339-4400.

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    Vermont Town Swears In Mayor, Lincoln The Goat.

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    Vermont Town Swears In Mayor, Lincoln The Goat.

    Photo of Katie JerkovichKATIE JERKOVICH, Entertainment Reporter

    The small town of Fair Haven, Vermont, swore in a 3-year-old goat as their honorary mayor, and right after the big ceremony on her first day in office, she pooped on the floor.

    Lincoln, dressed in a black sash that read “Mayor,” was sworn into office Tuesday at the Fair Haven town offices by Town Clerk Suzanne Dechame and other board members and delivered the oath of office, per NBC Washington on Thursday. (RELATED: Poem About Turkish President Sexing Goat Takes Top Prize)

    But Lincoln is a goat. How will she sign the necessary paperwork and put a stamp on documents making the whole thing official? Dechame planned ahead and had an ink pad for the mayor-elect to step on, which she reluctantly did, before making her “signature” stomp on the paperwork, per the Burlington Free Press.

    And after all the fanfare and minutes into office, the goat pooped on the floor for police chief Bill Humphries and other attendees to clean up. (Not unlike other politicians, so to speak.) (RELATED: Total Fail: Oregon Town Rents 75 Goats To Clear Invasive Species)

    “Note the crap,” joked Mark Gutel, a local coffee shop owner. “It’s just like any other meeting.”

    Fair Haven is a town with a population of 2,500 and actually doesn’t have a mayor. The idea of having a pet for a mayor started a while back as a fundraiser for a school playground for the kids, Town Manager Joseph Gunter shared.

    Gunter said the kids gave $5 and were able to nominate their animal of choice, which included a dozen dogs, cats and of course a goat. And after the election, Lincoln won the race with 13 votes.

    With the whole pooping on the floor the first day, one municipal employee joked that “it’s been baaaaad so far.”

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    Registration for Social Skills Groups Now Open!

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    Registration for Social Skills Groups Now Open!

     

     

    Registration for Social Skills Groups Now Open!

    Sessions Begin in April!

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    For Ages 4-17!

    Do you have a child or teen have difficulty making friends? Or maybe they struggle in social settings? Then have your child join our Kids’ Club or Teen Club! All of our groups are co-ed and organized by age and abilities.

    ▪ Kids’ and Teen Clubs meet weekly on Mondays for 50-60 minutes per session.
    ▪ Groups are lead by licensed clinicians and support staff (all have been live scanned).
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    Kids’ and Teen Clubs meet weekly on Mondays for 50-60 minutes per session.

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    Groups are lead by licensed clinicians and support staff(all have been live scanned).

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    Group meeting times (based on age group) are at 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:45.

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    Our Groups Focus On:

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    Click the button below for more information, and to access the forms you’ll need to apply. Sign up today to give your child or teen an opportunity to gain confidence and social skills to make new friends!

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    Angel City Brewery Launches Sunbather Sour Session Ale Throughout Southern California

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    Angel City Brewery Launches Sunbather Sour Session Ale Throughout Southern California

     After a successful draft launch this past winter, Angel City Brewery’s Sunbather Sour Session Ale is now available in cans starting this month, showing off new label design by Studio Number One. Sunbather will be offered year-round throughout Southern California in 6-packs in-store, as well as select bars and restaurants.

    The DTLA-based brewery is no stranger to sours. Angel City has been brewing award-winning sours, like Batch 1500 and Strawberry Gose, for the last several years, even hosting Sour to the People Festival this past January to celebrate their extensive sour list. Sunbather is meant to serve as a sour ale for more sessionable occasions. To do this, the team experimented with a single-hop sour taproom-exclusive series, playing with different flavor profiles – including versions with Mosaic, Amarillo and Citra hops. The new cans are the latter version, Citra, which makes for a juicy, tart pale ale that finishes crisp and refreshing.

    Sunbather uses a specific but relatively new brewing process known as kettle-souring. The brew team sours the wort (aka pre-beer) in the kettle before fermentation for a 72-hours process that delivers a balanced flavor profile. This creates a tart, but crisp session ale at 4.2% ABV. Sunbather is a versatile and low-calorie beer made not only for sour connoisseurs to enjoy, but for all beer lovers.

    “Sunbather was inspired by the culture of SoCal summers,” said Angel City Brewery Head Brewer Layton Cutler. “We’ve had a blast experimenting with sours over the years, with different hop varieties, and we’re thrilled to see how much excitement has grown in the industry. We’re very pleased to get this version out in the world for fans to enjoy while soaking in the sun.”

    Sunbather Session Sour Ale:

    Availability: Limited 12oz Can, Draft

    Ingredients & Stats: 

    Malt: 2-Row, wheat

    Hops:  Citra

    ABV: 4.2%

    IBU:  16

    Description: Soak in the sour. Imbibe in the hops. Drink in the sun! Introducing Sunbather, a session sour ale dry hopped with Citra hops. The result is refreshingly tart and juicy. It’s the perfect beer to enjoy while soaking up that California sun.

    In celebration of the launch, Angel City Brewery will be hosting the Sunbather Summer festival, on April 28, from 12pm-6pm. The event will be a full-on celebration of the Sunbather Session Sour Ale and the unofficial start of summer. It will also kick-off a three-part series of live music curated by Jam in the Van, the solar-powered mobile record studio that doubles as transit to pop-up shows at various venues and festivals, in addition to their popular YouTube Channel. The party will also feature local nosh and a chance to try out the brewery’s newly appointed beer garden, to, you guessed it: drink in the sun.                                                                                                                         

    Angel City Brewery brews beer for the greater LA area and beyond at their Downtown based brewery in the heart of the Arts District. The Brewery’s Public House features a 19-tap bar that serves an ever-changing roster of classic and newly inspired beers, and is open seven days a week with a full calendar of events ranging from trivia nights to art shows, live music and festivals. The Public House is open Monday-Thursday, 4:00pm – 1:00am, Friday 4:00pm – 2:00am, Saturday 12:00pm – 2:00am and Sunday 12:00pm – 1:00am. 

     

    About Angel City Brewery

    LA is often viewed through a lens of Hollywood, glitz and glamour, but at Angel City we see things differently. Our mission is simple: to shine a light on the eclectic underbelly of what has been referred to as the other LA. Our home in the Downtown Arts District is the center of a cultural revival for the city’s most talented artists, musicians, hustlers, and craftspeople. It’s an LA that’s as creative as it is diverse, and our beer is no exception. Through our beers and hand-chosen partnerships we seek to bring the allure of the Arts District experience to greater LA and beyond. Find Angel City on draft or in 6-packs at bars, restaurants and retail locations throughout California. Visit the Brewery and Public House downtown for a brewery tour, tasting or weekly event, located at 216 Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Angel City Brewery is an A&S Brewing Collaborative brand, a subsidiary of the Boston Beer Company. Angel City Brewery is online at www.AngelCityBrewery.com, on Facebook and on Twitter.

    Angel City, Angel City Brewery and the Angel City Brewery logo are registered trademarks of A&S Brewing

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    Camarillo Hospice Grief Support Groups

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    Camarillo Hospice Grief Support Groups

    A Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association

    Grief Support Groups

    When a death occurs, we experience a variety of emotions and feelings that can make us feel as though we are navigating unfamiliar and challenging territory. We need support and although family and friends are important, they may not fully “get it”. Support groups can offer compassion and understanding during this difficult time.

    Livingston’s Camarillo Hospice support groups are committed to maintaining an open, accepting, confidential atmosphere.  The groups are free of charge and held at 400 Rosewood Avenue, Suite 102, Camarillo.  To register for a support group, please contact Stacia Sickle, LCSW, at 805-389-6870 x452 or [email protected]. Camarillo Hospice also offers individual, couple, and family grief counseling in English and Spanish. For more information on Camarillo Hospice, visit LMVNA.org

    Ongoing Support Groups at Camarillo Hospice

    Young Widow and Widowers Support Group Tuesdays 5:30 to 7:00 pm

    Good Grief Club 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month

    Widow and Widower’s Support Group Wednesdays 1:00 to 2:30 pm

    General Bereavement Support Group: Healing after the Loss of a Loved One Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm

    Survivors of Suicide Support Group:  1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 6:30 to 8:00 pm 

    Reinvesting in Life after Loss of a Loved One:  2ndand 4th Thursdays 3:00 to 4:30 pm

    Bereaved Mom’s Support Group: 2nd Thursday of every month 6-7:30 pm

    Adult Loss of Parent Support Group:  1st and 3rd Thursday of every month 6:00 to 7:30 pm

    Camarillo Hospice

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