Sending Harmful Matter to Minors Investigation 

February 25, 2026 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on February 19th, 2026, The Moorpark Police Department received a call for service regarding a former Moorpark Unified School District and Oak Park Unified school district substitute teacher, alleged to have been sending harmful matter to minor students. 

The report was initially investigated by members of the Moorpark Police Department.  The East County Major Crimes – Sexual Assault Unit assumed investigative control of the case and are actively investigating the allegations.

Due to the nature of this investigation, detectives believe there may be additional victims and encourage anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s East County Sexual Assault Unit, Detective R. Thomas at (805) 371-8309 or email: RobertG.Thomas@venturacounty.gov. Callers can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Nature of Incident:	Sending Harmful Matter to Minors Investigation
Report Number:	26-22571
Location:	City of Moorpark
Date & Time:	February 19, 2026 @ 12:16
Unit(s) Responsible:	Sheriff’s East County Major Crimes - Sexual Assault Unit / Moorpark Police Investigations Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent		City of Residence	Age
(V) Juvenile male		N/A	N/A

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