Roundup: Probationer 3D-printed gun parts, vigil for brothers killed in 2020 crash, more

Jeremy Childs, Ventura County Star
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A 3D printer, pistol receivers and switchblade knives seized during a probation search at a Ventura residence.
A 3D printer, pistol receivers and switchblade knives seized during a probation search at a Ventura residence.

Here's a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies:

Probationer accused of 3D printing gun parts

VENTURA — A 31-year-old Ventura man was charged with multiple felony firearm violations after he was suspected of manufacturing gun parts at his home using a 3D printer, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies first made contact with the man at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 1200 block of North Ventura Avenue.

The man was pulled over during a traffic stop and detained under the conditions of his probation. A probation search was later conducted at his home in the 300 block of Barry Street.

The search yielded four pistol receivers which appeared to have been created by using a 3D printer at the residence. Officers also found a pistol magazine, switchblade knives and a rifle magazine.

The suspect is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms and their parts under terms of his probation, according to authorities. He was arrested and booked into county jail on suspicion of firearms violations.

On Monday, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office filed four charges of felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person due to probation term conditions. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and has since been released on his own recognizance, according to online court records.

Vigil set for brothers killed in 2020 crash

Mark and Jacob Iskander
Mark and Jacob Iskander

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The public is invited to attend a community vigil marking the two-year anniversary of a crash that killed a pair of brothers in Westlake Village.

Mark Iskander, 11 and Jacob Iskander, 8, died after they were hit by the driver of a Mercedes SUV while they were crossing Triunfo Canyon Road at Saddle Mountain Drive in 2020.

A vigil in their memory will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Three Springs Park, 3000 Three Springs Drive. The park is in the neighborhood where the brothers grew up and is of personal significance to the family, organizers said.

Those wishing to attend are encouraged to RSVP at markandjacobvigil.com. Attendees are encouraged to wear white or light colors. Visitors must bring their own chairs and water to the park. No candles are permitted during the vigil.

Additionally, a charity named in the boys' honor will be collecting donations to support underserved children. All donations to the charity will be matched through the end of the month. More information is available at markandjacobfoundation.org.

Juvenile charged in Oxnard teen murder

Flowers and candles rest at a bus stop where a 14-year-old Oxnard boy was shot and killed on Sept. 12 in the 1300 block of South C Street.
Flowers and candles rest at a bus stop where a 14-year-old Oxnard boy was shot and killed on Sept. 12 in the 1300 block of South C Street.

VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County District Attorney's Office filed a petition in juvenile court on Thursday charging a 15-year-old Oxnard teenager with the murder of a 14-year-old victim last week. Prosecutors also released new details about the case.

The homicide occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on Sept. 12 in the 1300 block of South C Street.

The victim, identified by Oxnard police as Leonardo Gonzalez Jimenez, 14, of Oxnard, was confronted by the male suspect earlier in the evening near Durley Park, according to the DA's office. Jimenez walked away from the confrontation and went to a bus stop on C Street where he waited for a family member to pick him up.

While Jimenez was standing on the sidewalk near the bus stop, the suspect allegedly rode by in a vehicle and shot the victim multiple times. Jimenez was pronounced dead that night. Oxnard police arrested the suspect on Sept. 18.

The DA's filing also alleges personal use of a firearm by the 15-year-old.

The juvenile will be arraigned on the murder charge at the Juvenile Justice Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 3 in courtroom J4. He remains in custody at the Juvenile Justice Facility.

Ramp, lane closures set for Seacliff

The Seacliff entrance to southbound Highway 101 in June. Ongoing construction work will close the southbound on- and off-ramps at Seacliff from Friday night to Monday morning over the weekend of Sept. 23, 2022, impacting access for southbound motorists to beach areas along old Pacific Coast Highway.
The Seacliff entrance to southbound Highway 101 in June. Ongoing construction work will close the southbound on- and off-ramps at Seacliff from Friday night to Monday morning over the weekend of Sept. 23, 2022, impacting access for southbound motorists to beach areas along old Pacific Coast Highway.

VENTURA COUNTY — Construction crews will close the on- and off-ramps at the Seacliff interchange on southbound Highway 101 this weekend, as well as narrow a 4-mile stretch overnight, according to the California Department of Transportation.

The southbound ramp closures will be in place continuously from 7 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Monday, impacting access to beaches along Pacific Coast Highway south of Mussel Shoals over the weekend.

Drivers headed to state beaches from southbound Highway 101 can exit at Main Street in Ventura, take a U-turn onto northbound 101 and exit at the State Beaches off-ramp. Southbound drivers headed to La Conchita can also make the U-turn at Main Street and head north on the 101.

In addition to the ramp closures, the right lane of southbound Highway 101 will be closed every night between Mussel Shoals and Faria Beach. A bypass lane for the southbound side and both northbound lanes will remain open during the overnight closures.

The lane closures will be in place from 10 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday, 9 p.m. Saturday until 9 a.m. Sunday and 10 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday.

The ramp and lane closures are expected to repeat during the weekend of Sept. 30 and will likely be scheduled on additional weekends. All work is subject to change based on weather or construction-related issues.

Mail theft suspects caught in Simi

SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Police Department arrested two suspects after they were reportedly caught snooping through mailboxes early Thursday.

The suspects were apprehended at 3:52 a.m. in the 3700 block of Red Hawk Court.

A bystander told police two men had been walking down the street and looking inside mailboxes before leaving in a vehicle parked nearby. Officers responded and pulled over a vehicle that matched the provided description.

Two men from the San Fernando Valley area, a 42-year-old from Reseda and a 28-year-old from Panorama City, were found in the vehicle along with stolen mail, burglary tools and drug paraphernalia, according to police. Both were arrested and booked into county jail.

Jeremy Childs is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at 805-437-0208, jeremy.childs@vcstar.com, and on Twitter @Jeremy_Childs.

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