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DEA National Take Back Initiative
| Nature of Incident: | DEA National Take Back Initiative | |||
| Location: | 610 Spring Road, Moorpark, CA | |||
| Date & Time: | 04/25/2026 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM | |||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Moorpark Police Department | |||
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| On 04/25/2026, the Moorpark Police Department is proud to participate in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Take Back Initiative event. The event will be at the Moorpark Police Station located at 610 Spring Road from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The goal of the program is to allow Moorpark residents to deliver all unused, unwanted, or expired medications for destruction. Law enforcement officials dispose of these substances in a secure and non-hazardous manner, potentially saving lives and protecting the ecosystem. This program is anonymous, and the public may discard medications in their original containers or by removing the medication from the container and putting it directly into the receptacles provided at the station. All solid dosage pharmaceutical products and liquids in consumer containers will be accepted during this event. Liquid products such as cough syrup should remain in their original container with the cap tightly sealed. Intravenous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazards posed by blood borne pathogens. Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not part of this initiative and should not be brought for destruction during this event. However, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office can always collect these illicit substances by filing a report. There will be a uniformed deputy at the station to assist or answer questions. For further information, please contact Sergeant Shawn Pewsey at 805-532-2700. |
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| Prepared by: | Sergeant Shawn Pewsey | |||
| News Release Date: | 04/09/2026 | |||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Sergeant Shawn Pewsey 805-532-2700 [email protected] |
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| Approved by: Booking Photo Release: |
Captain Nick Odenath YES NO |
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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