Man Arrested After Violent Crime Spree in Ventura

Alvin Otis Johnson, a 42-year-old man, was arrested following a violent spree in Ventura County that resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. The incidents began around 1 p.m. on August 29, with Johnson stabbing a 33-year-old man in a car in Oxnard, who later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Johnson subsequently carjacked the vehicle and drove to Camarillo, where he was involved in a shooting that left a 75-year-old woman dead and another man injured. Authorities reported that Johnson was armed with a handgun when apprehended and that he had a prior relationship with the victims. He faces multiple charges, including two counts of murder and attempted murder, with bail set at $2 million. The investigation is ongoing as officials continue to determine the motives behind the attacks.