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Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Thursday June 27th, 2024 :: 12:24 p.m. PDT

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Fourth of July Holiday and Fireworks

Nature of Incident: Fourth of July Holiday and Fireworks
Report Number: N/A
Location: City of Fillmore
Date & Time: June 28 through July 05, 2024
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Police Department
 

 

  
     
Narrative:
 
The Fillmore Police Department encourages citizens to rejoice and celebrate over the Fourth of July weekend responsibly and with consideration for the safety of all members of the public and their respective property.  With the anticipated increase of the city’s population during the festivities, in addition to the inherent dangers associated with illegal fireworks, the Fillmore Police Department will have extra patrol deputies on patrol throughout the city over the holiday weekend.
 
The Fillmore Police Department wants to remind community members of the following information pertaining to illegal fireworks and the fines associated with these crimes:
 
  • “Safe and Sane” fireworks, bearing the seal of the State Fire Marshal, can be legally sold, possessed, and enjoyed within the city limits of Fillmore between 12:00 PM, June 28th, and 12:00 PM, July 5th.
  • Fireworks that are not labeled “Safe and Sane” or do not have the seal are considered illegal and dangerous.  Anyone who possesses or manufactures illegal fireworks will be subject to arrest pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 12677, 12305, and Penal Code section 18710. 
  • Violators may also be cited for violating city municipal codes and are subject to a $1000.00 fine.
  • If you witness any illegal firework activity, please call our Sheriff’s Communications Center at (805) 654-9511 or, if there’s an immediate threat to life or property, 9-1-1. 
  • Fillmore residents can also remain anonymous and report illegal firework activity by calling the City of Fillmore’s fireworks hotline at (805) 524-1500, extension 350. 
 
The City of Fillmore does not condone the use of illegal fireworks at any time, or the use of safe and sane fireworks outside the designated dates and times noted above.  The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their ongoing support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency.  We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships.
 
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Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote  
News Release Date: June 27, 2024  
Media Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Jarrod Foote
[email protected]
805-524-2223
 		  
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon  
           
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).
 

Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511

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