Suspect Arrested for Arson & Hate Crime 

September 13, 2025 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on September 11, 2025, detectives arrested (S) Ivan Duenas for arson and hate crime-related offenses. 
 
On August 20th, 2025, at about 1:30 P.M., deputies from the Fillmore Station responded to the 700 block of Fourth Street in Fillmore in reference to a car fire and arson investigation.  Upon arrival, deputies located a vehicle that had been intentionally set on fire, causing significant damage.  Over the course of the investigation, detectives learned the victim(s) had been a target for vandalism in the past, and these crimes were likely motivated by their race. 
 
Over the following weeks, personnel from the Fillmore Sheriff’s Station, the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau – Arson Unit, and the Sheriff’s Advanced Real Time Information Center (ARTIC), working with assistance from a community member, identified 41-year-old Fillmore resident Ivan Duenas as the suspect.
 
On September 11th, 2025, Fillmore detectives contacted, detained, and ultimately arrested Duenas outside his residence located in the 200 block of E. Telegraph Road in Fillmore.
 
Following Duenas’ arrest, the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau – Arson Unit secured a search warrant for Duenas’ residence and vehicle, which was executed the same day.  As a result, additional evidence linking Duenas to the arson was located. 
 
Duenas was transported to the Sheriff’s Pre-Trial Detention Facility, where he was booked for Penal Code § 451(d) – [Arson of Another’s Property] and Penal Code § 422.6(b) – [Violation of Civil Rights by Damaging Property].  Duenas remains in custody pending court proceedings.   
 
Any person with information regarding the arson is encouraged to contact detectives and utilize the link HERE to download and submit any video footage of the incident.

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Nature of Incident: Suspect Arrested for Arson & Hate Crime

Report Number: 25-105717

Location: 700 block of Fourth Street, Fillmore

Date & Time: 08/20/2025, 1:30 PM

Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol, Fillmore Detective Unit, Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau – Arson Unit, Sheriff’s Advanced Real Time Information Center (ARTIC)

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent                 City of Residence        Age

(S) Ivan Duenas                                                         Fillmore                       41
 
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1,000 reward for information, which leads to 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