| Nature of Incident: |
Camarillo Massage Establishment Compliance Checks |
| Report Number: |
24-118651 |
| Location: |
Various Locations in Camarillo |
| Date & Time: |
September 19th, 2024 |
| Unit(s) Responsible: |
Camarillo Police Department Community Resources Unit, Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force, Camarillo Code Compliance Division |
Narrative:
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Deputies from the Camarillo Police Department Community Resources Unit and Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force, along with officers from the Camarillo Code Compliance Division, conducted random inspections of massage establishments on 9/19/2024. Compliance checks were performed at 11 establishments within the city of Camarillo per regulations outlined under the City of Camarillo Massage Establishment Permit (MEP).
During the compliance checks, one establishment was found in violation of the MEP. A subject present at the location was not a licensed masseuse, employee, nor a customer. The business owner was issued a citation for violating the MEP. The Camarillo Police Department Community Resources Unit and the Camarillo Code Compliance Division will follow-up with this business and conduct further investigation into the violation.
The Camarillo Police Department and the City of Camarillo remain committed to preventing illicit activity, including human trafficking, from occurring at massage establishments in Camarillo. Any resident who suspects illicit activity at Camarillo massage establishments is encouraged to call the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office at 805-654-9511 or call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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| Prepared by: |
Sergeant Thomas Miller |
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| News Release Date: |
9/23/2024 |
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| Media Follow-Up Contact: |
Sergeant Thomas Miller
Camarillo Community Resources Unit
805-388-5135
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Approved by:
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Captain Jason Hendren
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