Sheriff's Blotter
      Agoura Hills A person living in the 5800 block of Carell Avenue reported being the victim of identity theft. According to the report, filed Jan. 1, someone used the victim's name and Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax form with the IRS, which now claims the resident owes back taxes.
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Carpenter promoted to chief deputy
By Nancy Needham nancy@theacorn.com
      Cmdr. Dennis Carpenter, acting chief of police of Thousand Oaks, will be appointed to chief deputy of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department effective Feb. 8. "Dennis has done a truly outstanding job as police chief over the past four years.
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