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Wednesday September 23rd, 2026 :: 03:38 p.m. PDT

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Moorpark Police Department Arrests Sex Registrant

Nature of Incident: Moorpark Police Department Arrests Sex Registrant
 
Report Number: 26-124822
Location: 4241 Tierra Rejada Road, City of Moorpark, CA
Date & Time: 09/22/2026 13:15
Unit(s) Responsible: Moorpark Special Enforcement Unit
Moorpark Investigations Unit
Moorpark Patrol Services
East County Sexual Assault Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent

City of Residence

Age
(S) Brent Bischoff
 
Simi Valley, CA 37
Narrative:
On 09/22/2026, at approximately 1315 hours, deputies responded to 4241 Tierra Rejada Road (Vons Shopping Center) reference a report of a male subject in a white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) offering juveniles money for work and making vulgar comments.
 
A short time later another call for service regarding similar circumstances was made at 425 W. Los Angeles Road (Grocery Outlet Shopping Center). The suspect was described as a white male with reddish balding hair. One of the reporting parties was able to provide a license plate for the suspect’s vehicle.
 
After speaking with the reporting parties, deputies determined there was probable cause to arrest the suspect for pandering and child annoyance. Deputies searched the reported areas in attempt to locate the suspect. Utilizing automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology and law enforcement databases, deputies were able to locate the suspect’s vehicle. Deputies then located the suspect, identified as (A) Brent Bischoff, and took him into custody.
 
Once Bischoff was in custody, detectives with the Moorpark Investigations Unit and East County Sexual Assault Unit assumed the investigation. Bischoff was booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility for multiple counts of PC 266I(a)(6)- Pandering or Soliciting for Sexual Offenses, PC 288.3- to contact or attempt to contact a minor with the intent to commit a crime, and PC 647.6- Child Annoyance.
 
The investigation is still on-going and since Bischoff’s arrest, more victims have come forward. Detectives believe there may be additional victims who have had contact with Bischoff. Moorpark Detectives encourage anyone who may have additional information about Bischoff, or who have had prior contact with Bischoff, to contact the Moorpark Police Department.
 
The Moorpark Police would like to thank the citizens and businesses throughout Moorpark for their assistance. With the collaboration and trust from the public, crimes continue to be solved, allowing the judicial system to hold those responsible accountable for the crimes.
 
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Prepared by: Detective Tamara Petersen  
News Release Date: 09/23/2026  
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective Tamara Petersen
805-532-2715
[email protected]
 
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).
 

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