NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 9, 2022
SUBJECT: Arson Fire at Elementary School in Oxnard
SUSPECT: Unknown
LOCATION: Driffill Elementary School – 910 South “E” Street, Oxnard
CONTACT: Detective Jared Schacher
805-385-7594 | jared.schacher@oxnardpd.org
On Monday, May 9, 2022, at approximately 2:42 P.M., the Oxnard Fire Department, along with the Oxnard Police Department, responded to Driffill Elementary School regarding a structure fire. The fire was immediately contained and quickly extinguished. There were no injuries reported.
Police and arson investigators responded to the scene and determined that a roll of toilet paper had been lit on fire inside the men’s restroom. Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for this incident.
If you have information regarding this fire, please contact Detective Jared Schacher at (805) 385-7594. Also, anyone with information on other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600 or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also stay anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
Alex Arnett, Commander
Investigative Services Bureau
Oxnard Police Department
251 South C Street, Oxnard, Ca. 93030
Desk – (805) 385-7620