January 20, 2024 - Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on January 17, 2024, deputies from the Ojai Patrol Station responded to the 300 block of S. Padre Juan Avenue regarding a disturbance. Upon their arrival, deputies interviewed two adult male victims, who were later determined to be related. The victims told deputies that (A) Jacob Looker had confronted them at a jobsite.

The incident occurred while Looker was driving in the area and noticed the victims. Looker stopped his vehicle and challenged one of the victims to a physical fight. He exited his vehicle and advanced on the victim armed with a large wrench. The victim retreated and Looker secured the weapon before leaving the area.

A short while later, Looker returned to the area wielding a baseball bat. He confronted the second victim and threatened him with the bat. A bystander disarmed Looker and Looker subsequently attacked the victim. During the struggle, Looker struck the victim multiple times with his fists. Once separated, Looker threatened to return with a firearm and left the area.

Deputies located Looker and placed him under arrest for two counts of PC 417(a)(1) – Brandishing a Deadly Weapon, two counts of PC 422 – Criminal Threats, and one count of PC 242- Battery. At the conclusion of the investigation, deputies determined Looker did not have access to a firearm. Looker was transported to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility with bail set at $30,000.

This investigation is on-going. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Rodriguez.

Nature of Incident:	Male arrested for Brandishing a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Threats
Report Number:	24-6714
Location:	300 Block S. Padre Juan Ave, Ojai
Date & Time:	01/17/2024 @ 10:30 AM
Unit(s) Responsible:	Ojai Patrol Station/Ojai Detectives
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent		City of Residence	Age
(S) Jacob Looker (V) Adult Male (V) Adult Male		Ojai Ojai Ojai	18 18 43

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime.  The caller may remain anonymous.  The call is not recorded.  Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Source: Ventura County Sheriff's Office