THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A Thousand Oaks man was arrested on October 20, 2026, one week after threats of death and great bodily injury against patrons sent a Borchard Road community center into lockdown, sheriff's officials announced.
Click here to view the official Ventura County Sheriff's Office news release regarding the arrest.
The arrest was announced by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office in a news release dated October 21, 2026, Report No. 26-134786. The case was handled by the East County Investigations Bureau, Major Crimes Unit, and Thousand Oaks Patrol Services.
The suspect was identified as Reymundo Resendez, a resident of Thousand Oaks.
Resendez was booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura and is being held in lieu of $250,000 bail, according to the release.
Threats at the Center, an Employee Lockdown, and an Identification
On October 13, 2026, deputies from the Thousand Oaks Police Services responded to a report of criminal threats at a community center in the 4800 block of Borchard Road, according to the release.
An adult male had made threats of great bodily injury and death to patrons at the center, the release said.
Before deputies arrived, a center employee activated the facility's lockdown protocols, and the occupants inside were kept safe, according to the release.
Detectives from the East County Investigations Bureau assumed responsibility for the case. Through investigative follow-up and witness interviews, detectives identified the suspect as Resendez, the release said.
A Traffic Stop, a Brief Pursuit, and an Agoura Hills Stop
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On October 20, 2026, detectives located Resendez operating a vehicle in Thousand Oaks, according to the release.
Deputies assigned to Thousand Oaks Police Services attempted a traffic stop in connection with the felony threats case. Resendez failed to yield, and a brief vehicle pursuit followed, the release said.
The pursuit ended when Resendez pulled over in the 5000 block of Roadside Drive in Agoura Hills. He was taken into custody without further incident, according to the release.
Resendez was booked on the following charges:
PC § 422.3: Criminal Threats to a Sensitive Public Location VC § 2800.1: Failure to Yield to Law Enforcement
Arraignment Ahead, the Media Contact, and How to Send Tips
Resendez is scheduled for arraignment on October 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Ventura County Superior Court, according to the release.
The media contact for the case is Detective Matthew James, (805) 494-8221. The release was prepared by Sergeant Sean Taylor and approved by Captain Albert Ramirez.
Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and criminal complaint in this case. Callers may remain anonymous and calls are not recorded: (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
Sources
Ventura County Sheriff's Office, Official Nixle News Release (October 21, 2026), Report No. 26-134786