Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest
February 4, 2024 - Ventura County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on February 2, 2024, deputies from the Ojai Patrol
Station responded to the 300 block of Matilija Street regarding a stabbing investigation. Upon their arrival, the victim, a single male adult, told deputies that an unknown subject stabbed him. The victim provided deputies with a description of the suspect and a general direction of the suspect’s travel after the stabbing occurred.
Deputies searched the area and contacted Brian Pulley, who matched the description provided by the victim. Pully was armed with a weapon and made statements to deputies that confirmed his involvement in the incident.
Pulley was ultimately arrested for PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with a deadly weapon and transported to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
This investigation is on-going. If you have information regarding this case, please contact Detective Rodriguez on the number listed below.
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Nature of Incident: |
Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest |
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Report Number: |
24-13792 |
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Location: |
300 Block of E. Matilija St |
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Date & Time: |
02/02/2024 @ 2:30 AM |
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Unit(s) Responsible: |
Ojai Patrol Services/ Ojai Investigations/ VC Sheriff Major Crimes |
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(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence |
Age |
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(S) Brian Pulley |
Ojai |
39 |
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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

