Ventura County Sheriff Investigates Fillmore Stabbing That Injured One

On 02/06/2026, at about 10:37 PM, deputies from the Fillmore Station responded to the 500 block of Santa Clara Street in Fillmore reference an assault with a deadly weapon.

Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male suffering from a stab wound.  The victim was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for medical care.

Detectives are actively investigating this stabbing and are asking for the public’s assistance for any information regarding the incident.  Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact Detective Axel Morales or Detective Dustin Heersche at (805) 524-2233. Tips can also be submitted through Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), where callers can remain anonymous.

Any person with information regarding the incident is encouraged to reach out to detectives and utilize the link or QR code provided below to download and submit any video footage of the incident. https://venturasheriffca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/26-17115 
 
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.

Nature of Incident: Fillmore Stabbing Investigation
Report Number: 26-17115
Location: 500 block of Santa Clara Street, Fillmore
Date & Time: 02/06/2026, 10:37 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Detective Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent; City of Residence; Age
(V) Adult Male; Fillmore
(S) Unknown

Join us in the fight on crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.