Attempted Murder and Felony Battery on a Peace Officer 

November 11, 2025 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on November 9, 2025, at approximately 10:32 a.m., Thousand Oaks Patrol Deputies responded to a reported family disturbance in the 2500 block of Hickory Wood Lane, involving a male suspect and a female victim. The relationship between the suspect and the victim is that of a mother and son.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted the suspect in the common area of his apartment complex. As deputies attempted to detain the suspect, he abruptly turned and struck a deputy in the face, causing a minor injury. A struggle ensued, during which time additional deputies responded and successfully took the suspect into custody. During the altercation, a second deputy sustained a hand injury. Both deputies were treated at Los Robles Hospital and later released.

Deputies subsequently entered the residence and located the female victim, who had sustained a stab wound to her back as well as multiple lacerations to her face and head. The victim received on-scene medical treatment from Ventura County Fire personnel and American Medical Response before being transported to Los Robles Hospital for further care.  The victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening and were treated at the hospital.

Detectives from the East County Major Crimes Bureau responded to the scene and assumed investigative responsibility. Their investigation revealed that the suspect had stabbed the victim multiple times in the head, face, and back before fleeing the scene. The weapon used in the attack, along with additional evidence, was recovered from the residence.

Goldstein was arrested for 664/187(a) PC – Attempt Murder, 69(a) PC – Resisting and Executive Officer, 243(c)(1) PC – Battery against a Peace Officer causing Injury.  Goldstein was medically cleared and booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility.  Goldstein is scheduled for arraignment on November 12th, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. (1330 hours). 

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to upholding the safety and security of our community and will take swift action against those who choose to commit crimes within the county.

Nature of Incident:	Attempted Murder and Felony Battery on a Peace Officer
Report Number:	25-144471
Location:	2500 Block of Hickory Wood Lane, Thousand Oaks
Date & Time:	November 9, 2025 @ 1032 hours
Unit(s) Responsible:	East County Major Crimes Unit, East County Property Crimes Unit, East County Patrol Service, Crime Scene Investigation Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent		City of Residence	Age
(A) Ryan Goldstein (V) Female Adult		Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks	26 54

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