The device was left at the Moorpark Police Station.
The scam allows prison inmates to bill phone calls to others' numbers.
Authorities believe he and five others are responsible for a rash of residential burglaries in Thousand Oaks.
The off-duty deputy believed he was going to be run over, authorities said.
A San Fernando-based real estate broker was also charged.
The Start Smart program is scheduled for Feb. 23.
A two-vehicle accident had caused lanes in both directions to be closed.
Law enforcement officers ask drivers to plan ahead.
The local office investigated 1,381 traffic collisions, six of which involved fatalities.
Victim is owner of Moorpark RV & Storage
The pedestrian was transported to Los Robles Medical Center.
The incident took place in the unincorporated area of Moorpark near Hitch Blvd.
The man allegedly advanced on the detectives while armed.
The car caught on fire after drifting into oncoming traffic and striking another vehicle.
The single-vehicle accident caused oil and fuel to spill.
Suspects allegedly stole wire containing copper.
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Suspect was selling the drug from a Moorpark home, police say.
The countywide Avoid the 14 campaign arrest number is up 12 percent over last year.
Never give out banking information over the phone.
Discharging firearms and lighting fireworks is illegal.
The countywide Avoid the 14 effort continues through New Year's Day
Follow this advice to help keep kids and valuables safe.
The Moorpark man allegedly annoyed young girls on their way to their school bus stop.
42 driving under the influence arrests have been made countywide as part of an Avoid the 14's 17-day holiday crackdown.
The checkpoint will take place Saturday.
County residents, especially the elderly, are reporting calls asking for money.
The Smart Start program will take place Dec. 14.
Several Arrests Made for Residential Burglaries
Driver arrested for being under the influence
HIghway Patrol Issues Urgent Advisory
Brett Lynsky made a total of 96 DUI arrests and 420 traffic citations last year.
6 Moorpark juveniles taken into custody
Law enforcement personnel will raise money for Special Olympics.
The fire department put out the blaze in less than an hour
The police department believes five juveniles stole items from the school.
The department is taking part in a national effort to reduce misuse and abuse of unused and expired medicine.
One driver with major injuries was taken to Los Robles Hospital.
Meet police officers and policing volunteers at this Nov. 9 event.
The bicyclist's name is being withheld until his family can be notified.