Burglar claimed to be from 'the water company'
      A 40yearold man was arrested last week after police said he gained access to residents' homes by posing as a public works employee before making off with the homeowners' valuables. Glen Parnell of Simi Valley was booked at Ventura County Mail on charges of burglary, identity theft ...
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Police Blotter
      On Sept. 24, a 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with domestic battery in the 2400 block of Knightwood Place. On Sept. 25, a 47-year-old male transient was arrested and charged with battery against a peace officer.
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Simi's finest honors its best
By Carissa Marsh cmarsh@theacorn.com
      Most days, Simi Valley police officer Vince Allegra works the graveyard shift, arriving at the station at 9 p.m. and heading home at 7 a.m. the next day. The station is largely empty during that time, and only a few of his colleagues are around. Yet those who are, it seems, have taken no...
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