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Ojai Community Meeting on Substance Abuse – Sept. 1st

by Tyler Suchman August 7, 2010

Some of the most heart-breaking stories here in Ojai are the lives that are taken, destroyed and negatively impacted by substance abuse. It’s everywhere, and no community goes untouched by it. Rae Hanstad sent over the following; I hope that this meeting facilitates a constructive dialogue for stakeholders young and…

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VCSD: Felony Battery, Burglary, Criminal Threats, Kidnapping Arrests

by Tyler Suchman July 30, 2010

from the Lockwood Valley Sheriff’s Station Patrol and Ojai Police Department Investigations…

On 7/28/2010, at approximately 1715 hours, deputies assigned to the Lockwood Valley Sheriff’s Sub-Station were dispatched to a battery victim in the 28500 block of Maricopa Highway (State Route 33). Deputies met with Gail Britt, who stated she was…

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Highway 33 Above Ojai: Narcotics Arrests, Marijuana Garden Eradications

by Tyler Suchman July 22, 2010

from the VCSD – Ventura County Narcotics Bureau, West County Street Team

On July 21, 2010, members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Narcotics Bureau, West County Street Team, completed a two-month investigation into outdoor marijuana gardens along the Highway 33 corridor north of Ojai. Narcotics detectives identified several large gardens through…

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Marijuana Delivery Service Busted, Still Running Ads Locally

by Tyler Suchman June 24, 2010

Earlier this month, the owners of a medical marijuana delivery service, Mary Jane’s Bud, were arrested on charges they were running an illegal medical marijuana cooperative out of their home.  The couple also faces child endangerment charges after detectives found marijuana edibles in their refrigerator within reach of small children.

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Ojai Janitor Allegedly Tokes Weed with Nordhoff Students

by Tyler Suchman March 18, 2010

From the Ojai PD, 25 year old Brandon Hoffmeister was arrested on suspicion that, as the Janitor of Nordhoff High, he regularly sold weed to students, and smoked with them 20-30 times over a two month period. Unbelievable.

scrubs46.jpgDeputy Valenzuela entered the classroom and saw a thick cloud of smoke and…

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Marijuana in California: Failed Experiment or Role Model for the Nation?

by Chris Wilson February 23, 2010

Journalist Nomi Morris will take a dispassionate look at an issue that continues to polarize communities: the decriminalization of marijuana.
Nomi Morris Theater 150 Ojai Marijuana
This event takes place March 1, 2010, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Theater 150, 316 E. Matilija, Ojai, California Admission $10, $7 students and seniors.

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From the Ojai Orange: Contemplating Medical Marijuana

by Suza Francina January 18, 2010

The other day Tyler Suchman posted a brief item entitled, Medical Marijuana on the OVN (January 17, 2010) in which he noted that the Ojai Valley News is accepting advertising for medical marijuana. He asked the question, “When did the public perception shift enough that a rather conservative publication such as…

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Medical Marijuana on the OVN

by Tyler Suchman January 17, 2010

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I think its great that the Ojai Valley News is accepting advertising for medical marijuana. (disclosure: the advertiser approached The Ojai Post, but we’ve maintained a non-commercial position) It’s a viable alternative healing medicine that otherwise would direct people into the clutches of Big Pharma for painkillers, muscle relaxants, anti-nausea medication, etc.
When…

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Narcotics Arrest, East Oak Street

by Tyler Suchman November 21, 2009

From the Special Services Bureau / Narcotics Unit: Narcotics detectives recently concluded a 1-month investigation into methamphetamine sales occurring in the City of Ojai with the arrests of Larry Sledge (58) and Jodie Duran (53). Investigators received information that Sledge was selling methamphetamine from his residence in the 500 Block…

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Narcotics Arrest, Highway 33

by Tyler Suchman September 9, 2009

from the VCSD: Lockwood Valley Patrol, Special Services Bureau / Narcotics Unit…
On September 4th, Senior Deputy Clark and Deputy Hollowell, resident Lockwood Valley patrol deputies, were patrolling Highway 33 between Lockwood Valley Road and Rose Valley, when they stopped a car for a vehicle code violation. During the stop, the…

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