Subject Arrested for Firearm Related Offenses 

July 30, 2026 – Ventura County Sheriff's Office officials report that on July 25, 2026, (S) Clarence Williams was found to be in possession of a firearm.  He was arrested for firearm related offenses.

At about 9:45 P.M., a patrol deputy from the Sheriff’s Fillmore Station conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle on State Route 126 near Old Telegraph Road.  (S) Clarence Williams was identified as the driver.

During the deputy’s investigation, he learned there was a handgun concealed inside the vehicle’s glovebox.  A records check showed Williams had a felony conviction from another state which prohibited him from owning, possessing, or having access to firearms.  Williams also had two active warrants for his arrest.  One warrant was out of Texas for pimping and the other was out of Louisiana for pandering.   

Ultimately, Williams was arrested for Penal Code § 29800(a)(1) – [Felon in Possession of a Firearm] and Penal Code § 30305(a)(1) – [Felon in Possession of Ammunition].  Neither Texas nor Louisiana would extradite Williams for his warrants. 

Williams was transported to the Sheriff’s Pre-Trial Detention Facility where he was booked pending court proceedings.  On 07/27/2026, Williams was released on bond with scheduled court date of 08/10/2026.

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Nature of Incident:	Subject Arrested for Firearm Related Offenses
Report Number:	26-96391
Location:	State Route 126, unincorporated Fillmore
Date & Time:	07/25/2026 @ 9:45 PM
Unit(s) Responsible:	Fillmore Patrol
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent		City of Residence	Age
(S) Clarence Williams		Shreveport, LA	51

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 & photo: Ventura County Sheriff's Office