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Information Wanted for Murder of Kelsey Ann Dillon
September 29, 2021

STATUS: SOLVED

On September 24, 2021, at approximately 9:46 a.m., the California Highway Patrol received a call of an unresponsive adult female in the vegetation area between the SR-33 southbound Main Street off-ramp and the North Olive Street on-ramp to the northbound SR-33.  Upon the arrival of law enforcement and fire department personnel, it was determined the female was deceased.  Based on an investigation conducted by the California Highway Patrol, it was determined the decedent, identified as 30 year old Kelsey Ann Dillon, was the victim of a homicide.

 

UPDATE, March 2023: Sandra June Dillard pleaded guilty to the first degree murder of Kelsey Ann Dillon. She was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison.


Information Wanted for the Murder of Luis Contreras Mendez
September 16, 2020

STATUS: OPEN

The California Highway Patrol is seeking information from the public regarding the homicide of Luis Contreras Mendez (DOB 6-6-1974), pictured below. He was found deceased on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Mendez’ body was found in the area of northbound Vineyard Avenue on-ramp to the northbound US-101 freeway. Mendez was a transient who frequented the shopping centers and freeway ramps adjacent to US-101 and Vineyard Avenue. The Ventura CHP is seeking any information on unusual events, confrontations, interactions, or sightings of Mendez which took place during the first week of September. Please call Officer Steve Lutzke with Ventura CHP at 805-662-2640.

 

You may remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

 

Ventura County Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 for a tip that leads to a felony arrest as confirmed by the arresting agency.

 

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Information Wanted For the Murder of Alexis Lopez
April 06, 2018

STATUS: OPEN
The Oxnard Police Department needs the assistance of the Port Hueneme and Oxnard communities in solving the murder of Alexis Lopez. Alexis' life was cut short when she was shot to death on October 8, 2017. Alexis worked at the docks in Port Hueneme and was the mother of two young children. Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669.
 

You may remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Ventura County Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 for a tip that leads to a felony arrest as confirmed by the arresting agency.

 


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Information Wanted for the Murder of Luis Ramirez "Louie" Amaro
November 30, 2017

STATUS: OPEN

On January 21, 2015, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a call of shots fired in the 200 block of Balsam Street. Luis Ramirez “Louie” Amaro was confronted by an unknown suspect as he stood near his residence. Witnesses recall hearing multiple gunshots being fired and a vehicle speeding away from the scene. The vehicle was described as an older model sedan, possibly a dark colored Honda. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas, (805) 200-5669.

You may remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

 

Ventura County Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 for a tip that leads to a felony arrest as confirmed by the arresting agency.

 

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Information Wanted for the Murder of Eric Velasquez
March 07, 1994

STATUS: OPEN
$51,000 REWARD
 
The Santa Paula Police Department has posted the following request for information:
 
California Governor Gavin Newsom is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murder of Eric Velasquez. In 1994, 21-year-old Mr. Velasquez was fatally shot during a confrontration outside of an apartment complex in Santa Paula. The Santa Paula Police Department has exhausted all investigative leads and requested that a reward be offered to encourage anyone with information about this murder to contact Detective S. Virani at 805-525-4474.
 

You may remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

 

Ventura County Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 for a tip that leads to a felony arrest as confirmed by the arresting agency.


Information Wanted for the Murder of Richard Smith
April 16, 1988

STATUS: OPEN

On 04/16/1988, deputies responded to 1000 block of Box Canyon Road, in the unincorporated area of Simi Valley after a male subject was found deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The decedent was identified as Richard Smith who was living in a trailer near the location where he was found deceased. This area was remote and not many people knew where Richard lived. 

If you have any information regarding Richard’s murder, no matter how insignificant, please contact the Ventura County Cold Case Unit at (805) 383-8704 or coldcase@ventura.org.

 

You may remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at

1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

 

Ventura County Crime Stoppers pays up to $1,000 for a tip that leads to a felony arrest as confirmed by the arresting agency.

 

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Community: Cold Case Homicide Investigation Media Release

Nature of Incident: Cold Case Homicide Investigation
Report Number: 88-27007
Location: 1000 block of Box Canyon Road, Simi Valley
Date & Time: April 16th, 1988 @ 12:44 P.M.
Unit(s) Responsible: Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau / Cold Case Unit
 
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent

City of Residence

 Age
(V) Richard Smith
 
 
 
 		 Simi Valley
 		 43
Narrative:
 
Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit Investigators have re-opened a cold homicide case from 1988.  
 
On 04/16/1988, at 12:44 P.M, deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1000 block of Box Canyon Road, in the unincorporated area of Simi Valley, after a male subject was found deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.  The decedent was identified as Richard Smith, who was living in a trailer near the location where he was found deceased.  This area is remote and not many people knew where Richard lived.  Richard was 43 years of age at the time of his death.  Investigators from the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau initially investigated this case in 1988, until all leads were exhausted, and the case became cold.
 
Investigators from the Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit have recently re-opened this case after re-examining evidence and are asking the public for assistance.  Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Investigator Carlos Macias at (805) 384-4734, or email him at carlos.macias@ventura.org       
  
Prepared by: Sergeant Albert Ramirez  
News Release Date: March 19th, 2024  
Media Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Albert Ramirez
(805) 384-4761
Albert.ramirez@ventura.org
 		  
Approved by:
 
Booking Photo Release: 		 Captain Victor Medina
 
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime.  The caller may remain anonymous.  The call is not recorded.  Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).   
     

 

 

 
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