A 28-year-old Ventura County man, who is out on bail, is facing 9 felony charges in connection with the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), officials announced Tuesday.  

An investigation into the suspect, identified as Oxnard resident Angel Martinez, began in July when authorities with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Unit were monitoring a file sharing network and spotted the illicit materials being shared from an Oxnard apartment.  

As the investigation progressed, a search warrant was issued and executed on Nov. 16 at the residence in the 2900 block of Albany Drive.  

“Martinez was arrested at the scene without incidence and numerous electronic items, including cell phones, hard drives, laptops and a desktop computer were seized,” according to a VCDA news release.  

The 28-year-old has been charged with seven felony counts of distribution of CSAM, a felony count of possessing CSAM with intent to distribute and a felony count of possession of CSAM.  

Martinez, who pleaded not guilty, is scheduled to appear in court in January and remains free after posting a $50,000 bond.  

The City of Oxnard in July 2024 partnered with the district attorney’s office to investigate internet crimes against children.  

Senior Deputy DA Marc Leventhal, a member of the VCDA’s Special Prosecutions Fraud & Technology Crimes Unit, is prosecuting the case, officials said.  

One person died and four others were injured when a pursuit came to a tragic end in Orange County’s Fountain Valley Monday night.

It was unclear when the chase began but around 10 p.m. the suspect’s pickup truck slammed into another vehicle and overturned at Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street.

Video from the scene showed a white BMW was badly damaged in the crash.

Fountain Valley police confirmed that one person was killed with at least four others injured and taken to area hospitals.

It was unclear which vehicle the deceased person was in at the time of the crash.

The driver of the pickup truck was taken into custody.

There was no immediate word on what prompted the pursuit.

Holiday boat parades are set to light up the Central Coast in the coming days, with events taking place in Morro Bay and at the Ventura Harbor.

In Morro Bay, the Lighted Boat Parade will take place Saturday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., weather permitting.

Fishing, leisure and yachting vessels will sail along the bay adorned with holiday lights.

Viewing areas include the Embarcadero from Tidelands Park to Morro Rock, with parking and walking encouraged to avoid congestion. Visit morrobay.org for more information.

At the Ventura Harbor, the annual Parade of Lights will take place the following weekend on Dec. 13-14.

The annual event will have a Candy Land theme, featuring boats decorated with candy-inspired designs. The parade will take place on Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m., with fireworks scheduled to take place at 8 p.m.

Viewing spots include the Harbor Village promenade and other areas along the harbor.

Additional entertainment includes carnival rides, artificial snowfall and bubble shows by SB Bubble Guy.

Details are available at venturaharborvillage.com.

Both events are free and open to the public, and dependent on weather conditions. Those wishing to experience the winter ambiance and enjoy the holiday festivities on the waterfront should check event pages before making plans.

In Southern California, the famed Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade will take place Dec. 18-22.