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Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Thursday May 29th, 2025 :: 03:43 p.m. PDT

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Media Release: Arrest of school district transportation driver for suspected DUI

 
 


Nature of Incident: 		 
 
 Arrest of school district transportation driver for suspected DUI
 
 
Location: Moorpark, CA
Date & Time: May 28, 2025
Unit(s) Responsible:
 
 		 Moorpark School Resource Officer, Moorpark Patrol Services
 
 
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent

City of Residence

 Age
(S) – Jason Watson Moorpark 39
 
Narrative:
 
 
The Moorpark School Resource Officer and Moorpark Patrol Services responded to a call of a
check the well-being of a Moorpark Unified School District transportation driver, which led to an
arrest of the driver for suspicion of driving under the influence.
 
On May 28, 2025, the Moorpark School Resource Officer received information that a Moorpark
Unified School District transportation driver reportedly smelled of the odor of alcohol when he
picked up a student from their residence. A concerned parent reported the observation to the
Moorpark Unified School District, who promptly contacted law enforcement for assistance and instructed him to pull over and park the transportation vehicle. Representatives from the Moorpark Unified School District and Moorpark Patrol Deputies arrived shortly after and contacted Watson.
 
An investigation was conducted, and Watson was arrested for driving under the influence. Watson
was booked at the Ventura County Jail.
 
The Moorpark Police Department has a great relationship with our local schools and parents. The
Moorpark Police Department encourages parents and students to report suspicious activity in
compliance with the school district’s “See something, say something” mantra. All reports regarding
the safety of students and school staff are handled with a great level of importance.
 
 
 
Prepared by: Deputy K’Lynn Jackson  
News Release Date: May 29, 2025  
Media Follow-Up Contact: Deputy K’Lynn Jackson
805-299-1554
 		  
Approved by:
 
 
Booking Photo Release: 		Captain Nick Odenath
 
 
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $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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