VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF’S MAJOR CRIMES BUREAU ANNOUNCES ARREST OF SUSPECT IN SIX YEAR OLD MURDER CASE OF A 15-YEAR-OLD BOY

On Monday, July 13th, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau will hold a news conference to announce the arrest of a murder suspect.  The conference will take place in the Jail Annex Lobby at 11:00 AM (800 South Victoria Ave., Ventura CA)

On October 11, 2003, Samuel Travis Reeves, an innocent fifteen-year-old, was attending a large party in the unincorporated area of Santa Paula when he was shot in the chest and killed.  A Santa Paula gang member has been identified as the killer and his arrest is imminent. 

During the news conference, Chief Deputy Gary Pentis of the Major Crimes Bureau will provide details about the case.  The victim’s father, Mr. Sam Reeves, will speak on behalf of the family.

Start Smart is a cooperative effort between the California Highway Patrol, Thousand Oaks Police Department, teenage drivers, and their parents.

In an attempt to remain proactive and not reactive, the Start Smart Program is designed to help young drivers and their parents/guardians understand the responsibilities associated with driving a motor vehicle.  Start Smart will show how a poor choice behind the wheel can change the lives of everyone involved. Our goal is to raise awareness and reduce the number of teen-related injuries and deaths due to collisions.

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