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Police and Fire: A 50-year-old Ventura man was arrested on suspicion of drunken boating last night after his sailboat ran aground in Oxnard, authorities said.
The sailboat ran aground at Mandalay Beach about 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, said Fireman Joe Davis of the Coast Guard’s Channel Islands Station.
The Ventura man owns the 28-foot sailboat and was manning it. A friend was also aboard.
Firefighters helped the stranded sailors off the boat, which was stuck about 15 feet off shore, said Battalion Chief Brad Windsor of the Oxnard Fire Department.
No injuries were reported.
The Ventura man was booked into Oxnard’s detention facility on suspicion of misdemeanor boating under the influence, then released on his own recognizance, said Cmdr. Tom Chronister of the Oxnard Police Department.
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Simi Valley police this morning are investigating a commercial burglary, authorities said.
The burglary was reported at 4:56 a.m. at 1770 Tapo Street, said Sgt. Alan Thompson of the Simi Valley Police.
Further details were not immediately available.
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Traffic: At 8:36 a.m., the California Highway Patrol was not reporting any traffic accidents or hazards on county roadways.
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Weather: Mostly sunny and warm weather is expected throughout the county today, the National Weather Service reported.
Forecasters predict high temperatures in the upper 60s at beaches and from the 80s to about 90 in valleys and mountains.
Some low clouds and fog are hanging around the coast this morning, but they are expected to give way to sunny conditions later today.
Posted by garion246 on August 21, 2008 at 8:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
There is no detail about the Sailboat issue. I guess the headline must tell the whole story.
Posted by opns on August 21, 2008 at 8:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank god he wasn't on the streets driving.
Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on August 21, 2008 at 9:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Garion246 - didnt you see the article? Or were you referring to the specifics of the sail boat? There is info about the story:
Police and Fire: A 50-year-old Ventura man was arrested on suspicion of drunken boating last night after his sailboat ran aground in Oxnard, authorities said.
The sailboat ran aground at Mandalay Beach about 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, said Fireman Joe Davis of the Coast Guard’s Channel Islands Station.
The Ventura man owns the 28-foot sailboat and was manning it. A friend was also aboard.
Firefighters helped the stranded sailors off the boat, which was stuck about 15 feet off shore, said Battalion Chief Brad Windsor of the Oxnard Fire Department.
No injuries were reported.
The Ventura man was booked into Oxnard’s detention facility on suspicion of misdemeanor boating under the influence, then released on his own recognizance, said Cmdr. Tom Chronister of the Oxnard Police Department.
Posted by nancyc4fun on August 21, 2008 at 9:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The commercial burglary on Tapo--- no info in the article about the business. Here is the irony...it appears to be Crimestoppers Security Products.
Posted by Metalhaid on August 21, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Amazing how many people who wouldn't ordinarily drink and drive, think it's ok to operate a boat while drinking. Especially on the ocean...I would want all my wits about me out there, it can be pretty scary!
Posted by garion246 on August 21, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
That first section was mission when I first read article. DOhhh
Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on August 21, 2008 at 10:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Junior- Yeah I did because Garion246 couldnt see if from his/her comp. Was being nice :)
Posted by Relvd98 on August 21, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hello there Hueneme_girl & Jr.!
Atleast there was no injury to people or some major damage, right?
Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on August 21, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hello Relvd
Posted by Jacksprat on August 21, 2008 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Boating and drinking is the same as drinking and driving. I most place in the US they carry the same penelty and should. Being drunk in a lake, or ocean is just plain dumb. The trouble is they go out with a few beers, but because of the sun and other thing it effect them in a hurry. Just don't do that, drive a car or boat drunk go to jail .
Posted by sunnbear on August 21, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Junior, Your a funny guy. Manatees..."Nice lady" (I got that one by the way)...You are making my day much easier through laughter. Thanks!
Posted by missmamabri36 on August 21, 2008 at 12:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
haha junior what made you think of that commercial? i laugh at that one too :]
Posted by camarillomomma on August 21, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Are you effin serious? Drunken sailboating..What can i say.. Only in Cali huh? LOL
Posted by highriseray1 on August 21, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
thats very true dui with any type of device whom the person is in control of, i knew freinds who got DUI'S on a horse, a wheelchair, a bike and even on a surfboard. remember some states are all about the $$$$$$$$$
Posted by LivinInPoorMansPV on August 21, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
my kayak is fueled by beer! ;P
Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 21, 2008 at 4:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I heard that when police went to arrest the guy he cried out, "Arrrrrrgg, ye caught me mateys!!!"
Posted by missing805 on August 21, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Posted by camgurl on August 21, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Are you effin serious? Drunken sailboating..What can i say.. Only in Cali huh? LOL
I dont think this can happen in Utah, Montana, or many of the Inland States.
Highriser, some of the motorized seniors sure drive like they are drink ( talking about the motorized wheel chairs )
Posted by sparks240 on August 21, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
At least he hit the California. He could have gone the other way and hit Hawaii.
Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 21, 2008 at 6:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
camgurl,Nope! My Uncle Dude and Junior got a ticket for bass fishing UI...............LOL
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