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Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Thursday February 12th, 2026 :: 04:12 p.m. PST

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Fillmore Stabbing Investigation

Nature of Incident: Fillmore Stabbing Investigation
Report Number: 26-17115
Location: 500 block of Santa Clara Street, Fillmore
Date & Time: 02/06/2026, 10:37 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Detective Unit
 
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent

City of Residence

Age
(V) Adult Male
(S) Unknown
 
Fillmore
Unknown
 
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Narrative:
On 02/06/2026, at about 10:37 PM, deputies from the Fillmore Station responded to the 500 block of Santa Clara Street in Fillmore reference an assault with a deadly weapon. 
 
Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male suffering from a stab wound.  The victim was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for medical care. 
 
Detectives are actively investigating this stabbing and are asking for the public’s assistance for any information regarding the incident.  Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact Detective Axel Morales or Detective Dustin Heersche at (805) 524-2233. Tips can also be submitted through Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), where callers can remain anonymous. 
 
Any person with information regarding the incident is encouraged to reach out to detectives and utilize the link or QR code provided below to download and submit any video footage of the incident.
 
 https://venturasheriffca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/26-17115 
 
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Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote  
News Release Date: 02/12/2026  
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective Axel Morales
[email protected]  
805-477-7011
 
Detective Dustin Heersche
[email protected]
805-477-7012
 
 
Approved by:
 
 
Booking Photo Release:
Captain Eduardo Malagon
 
 
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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).
 

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