Full Notification

On August 30, 2024, members of the Simi Valley Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team concluded an investigation into a series of gang-related graffiti incidents. During this investigation, three juvenile suspects, all aged 16 yrs., who are residents of Simi Valley, were arrested. The arrests were made following an extensive investigation into the recent spike in graffiti defacing public and private property throughout the community, which have caused significant damage and concern among residents and business owners. The three juveniles are facing charges related to vandalism and they were all cited and released to their parents.
 
The Simi Valley Police Department’s SET team is an entity within the Special Enforcement Bureau and was established as a crime suppression unit meant to address various crimes within the City. Those duties include the enforcement of lewd/dissolute conduct in public, Human Trafficking enforcement, ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) enforcement investigations and assessment, the enforcement of street-level narcotics, warrant service on wanted individuals and gang enforcement.  
 
The Simi Valley Police Department would like to thank the Community for its ongoing support and partnerships that make the City of Simi Valley a safe place to enjoy and live. The Simi Valley Police Department encourages its citizens to report suspicious activity, which can be done anonymously. To remain anonymous, tips can be sent to the Department’s tip line at (805) 583-6984, or to Crime Stoppers of Ventura County by telephone at, (805) 494-8255. Additionally, members of the community can call the City of Simi Valley Graffiti Abatement Hotline at (805) 583-6444. If anyone has any additional information regarding this particular series of graffiti crimes, please contact Officer McCollum at (805) 583-6912.