Roundup: Woman dies in Oxnard train crash; dentist charged with sexual battery; more news
Here's a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies:
Woman killed by train in Oxnard
A 46-year-old woman died after she was hit by a train in Oxnard on Thursday morning, according to the Oxnard Police Department.
The crash was reported just before 9 a.m. along the tracks north of East Gonzales Road.
Cmdr. Luis McArthur said investigators determined the woman walked onto the tracks intentionally as an Amtrak train approached northbound. After the crash, the train was delayed more than two hours for authorities to investigate. Approximately 40 passengers were on board when the crash happened, McArthur said.
The identity of the victim has not been released pending the notification of family by the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office.
If you're feeling despondent, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for both English and Spanish speakers, can be reached by calling 988 or 1-800-273-8255 or can be found online at https://988lifeline.org.
Oxnard dentist charged with sexual battery
A dentist who worked out of Oxnard was held to answer for allegedly assaulting a patient while they were unconscious, according to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
Fariborz Farnad, 57, of Beverly Hills, is charged with one count of felony sexual battery. A preliminary hearing on the charge took place Monday.
Farnad worked as a dentist at Oxnard Oral and Facial Care Center, 2001 Solar Drive. During his time there, he is accused of sexually battering a patient who was under anesthesia.
Farnad is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. on Jan. 27, 2023, in room 12 of Ventura County Superior Court. He remains out of custody on a $20,000 bond. If convicted, Farnad faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison.
Woman accused of embezzling from Fillmore gas station
A 48-year-old Santa Paula woman pleaded not guilty to grand theft embezzlement Wednesday after she was accused of stealing money from the gas station where she worked.
The crime was suspected to have taken place last month at Chevron Gas, 704 W. Ventura St.
The suspect is accused of falsifying money drops during her time as a cashier. Instead of depositing cash into the gas station safe, she pocketed the money herself. The total amount of money taken was estimated to be $12,000, authorities said.
Deputies detained the suspect on Dec. 12 and booked her into custody in county jail. She was released on her own recognizance after pleading not guilty during an arraignment hearing Wednesday. The next court date is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 23 in room 12 of Ventura County Superior Court.
Items may be updated.
Jeremy Childs is a general assignment reporter covering courts, crime and breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at 805-437-0208, jeremy.childs@vcstar.com, and on Twitter @Jeremy_Childs.
This article originally appeared on Ventura County Star: Woman dies after being hit by a train in Oxnard, California
