On October 17, 2024, the Simi Valley Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team investigated gang-related graffiti incidents in the 900 block of Ashland Ave. During the investigation, two 17-year-old juvenile suspects, both residents of Simi Valley, were arrested. The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation into a recent increase in graffiti in the area. The juveniles were cited and released to their parents and are facing charges of vandalism, participation in a criminal street gang and conspiracy.
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.
