Alleged Prowler Arrested
Vida Newspaper
November 10, 2026
A scary situation unfolded late Friday night on Galapagos Way in Oxnard. According to our friends at Vida Newspaper, police responded around 11:31 p.m. to a report of an unknown man who had entered an occupied home through an unlocked door. The suspect, 22-year-old Toby Perez, was arrested and faces prowling allegations.
This is a good reminder for all of us in the 805: lock your doors, even when you're home. It only takes a second, and it can make all the difference. Neighbors on Galapagos Way did the right thing by calling it in.
We're grateful no one was hurt. Keep an eye out for each other, Oxnard.
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