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Captain Robert Davidson reports low crime as CHP cites parking enforcement and plans speed device in El Rio
Summary
At the March 19 El Rio/Del Norte MAC meeting, Ventura County Sheriff's Captain Robert Davidson said local crime has been low; CHP Officer Christopher Byrd reported 15 parking citations, eight towings and two crashes, and Oxnard PD said a speed odometer will be placed on Vineyard and Ventura boulevards.
At the El Rio/Del Norte Municipal Advisory Council meeting on March 19, 2026, Captain Robert Davidson of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department told residents that crime in the area has been low and urged people to report suspicious activity.
Officer Christopher Byrd of the California Highway Patrol said CHP officers have issued 15 parking citations, towed eight vehicles and responded to two crashes in El Rio. Byrd said officers have increased door-to-door checks in some neighborhoods to reduce unnecessary towings and that recent staff increases have allowed for more patrol hours in the area.
Sergeant Mike Untalan (CHP) noted an accolade for Officer Byrd, saying Byrd received an Officer of the Year award from the Knights of Columbus.
Corporal Perez of the Oxnard Police Department said the department plans to install a speed odometer on Vineyard and Ventura boulevards to monitor vehicle speeds in community areas.
The council heard these routine public-safety updates during the meeting at the John C. Zaragoza Community Center. No formal action or vote was recorded on enforcement strategy or equipment placement during the session.
The council adjourned at 7:34 p.m.; the agenda listed a later presentation from Ventura County Animal Services but no presentation text appeared in the provided transcript.
