Sheriff's Blotter
      Newbury Park A male, 25, was arrested at 6:46 p.m. Dec. 31 at Felton Street and Wilshire Place on charges of driving a stolen vehicle, evading a police officer by driving unsafely, possessing a loaded firearm, possessing stolen property and possessing drug paraphernalia.
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Shooting probe finds police officer acted in self-defense
      An eight-month investigation published Monday by the Ventura County District Attorney's office found that Ventura County Dep. Shane Matthews was legally justified when he shot and killed a man who tried to run him over. On Nov. 14, 2006 Matthews, dressed in plainclothes, was seeking information at a T.O.
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