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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).
Media Release: Arrest Made in Embezzlement case
| Nature of Incident: | Arrest Made in Embezzlement case | ||||
| Report Number: | 24-62840 | ||||
| Location: | 4000 Donlon Road, Somis, California | ||||
| Date & Time: | 05/20/2026 – 0700 hours | ||||
| Unit(s) Responsible: | Camarillo Investigation Bureau, Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit | ||||
| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age | |||
| (S) Colleen Whiting |
Goleta |
36 |
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| Narrative: |
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| During the month of April, 2026, detectives assigned to the Camarillo Investigation Bureau identified (S) Colleen Whiting in connection with an ongoing embezzlement investigation involving alleged financial misconduct at Humphrey, Giacopuzzi & Associates Equine Hospital. During the subsequent investigation into Whiting, detectives discovered while working as a bookkeeper between the years 2022 and 2024, Whiting embezzled approximately $67,000 from the business. On May 20th, 2026, detectives assigned to the Camarillo Investigations Bureau and Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit (DEU) located Whiting in the city of Goleta where she was taken into custody. Whiting was later booked at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility for a violation of California Penal Code 503 – embezzlement. Whiting’s bail was set at $20,000. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on Twitter @VENTURASHERIFF, Facebook, Instagram @ VCSHERIFF, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories. |
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| Prepared by: | Senior Deputy Jeffrey Collins | ||||
| News Release Date: | 05/22/2026 | ||||
| Media Follow-Up Contact: | Detective Jared Council (805) 947-8705 |
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| Approved by: Booking Photo Release: |
Captain Jason Hendren YES NO X |
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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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Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
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