Press release archive

Police Pursuit and Arrest for Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Police Officer

At 2230 hours, 10/9/11, officers responded to a check-the-well-being of a 55-year old Oxnard woman.

Added: 10/10/2011

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On 9/21/11 at approximately 1540 hours, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to St John’s Regional Medical Center reference a stabbing victim.

Added: 9/22/2011

On 9/19/11 at approximately 2100 hours, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Mono Street in regards to a reported fight.

Added: 9/20/2011

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On 9/18/11 at approximately 0103 hours, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to 3120 Saviers Road (McDonald’s) in regards to several shots being fired.

Added: 9/19/2011

Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, September 18, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. and arrested one (1) driver for DUI as a result of the heightened DUI prevention and enforcement effort.

Added: 9/19/2011

Press release - Brandishing of a firearm

On 09/08/11, at approximately 1540 hours, officers were dispatched to a call of a possible shooting that just occurred in the 300 block of Rosa St. in Oxnard.

Added: 9/9/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

In support of the 2010 Summer/Labor Day Holiday DUI Mobilization crackdown on drinking drivers, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted two simultaneous sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints on Thursday September 1, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.

Added: 9/2/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will continue its crackdown on DUI drivers by conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint this Thursday, September 1, 2011.

Added: 9/1/2011

Press release - Sexual Assault

On 8/28/2011, between the hours of 8:30 PM and 9 PM, an adult female was confronted by an adult male suspect in the area of Sierra Linda Park. The suspect grabbed the female, pushed her to the ground, and sexually assaulted her.

Added: 8/29/2011

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Stabbing)

On 8-28-2011, at 5:57 P.M., officers responded to the 400 Block of North Bonita, in the City of Oxnard re: a stabbing victim. During the investigation officers learned that there was possibly a roommate dispute.

Added: 8/29/2011

Press release - Homicide Case

Gloria Altamirano was shot and killed on a walkway between 710 and 720 Cuesta Del Mar on July 30, 2006 at about 5:30 in the evening. Altamirano was 22 years old at the time of her murder. She was originally from Puebla, Mexico and worked for Colorado Farms LLC in Somis.

Added: 8/25/2011

Press release - Officer Involved Shooting (update)

On 08/22/2011 at 3 a.m. Oxnard PD officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance in the 1900 block of N. “H” Street in Oxnard. When the officers arrived they located a male in the courtyard of the apartment complex

Added: 8/22/2011

Press release - Officer Involved Shooting

Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting that occurred at Circle Drive at Channel Islands Boulevard.

Added: 8/22/2011

On 08/22/2011 at 0300 hours, the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a domestic disturbance in the 1900 block of N. “H” Street in Oxnard. When the officers arrived they observed the suspect in the courtyard of the apartment complex and a confrontation occurred. Several shots were fired and the suspect received a minor gunshot wound.

Added: 8/22/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 02:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held within the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 8/18/2011

Press release - Brandishing of a firearm

On 8/4/11 at approximately 1832 hours, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to Community Center Park-East in reference to a subject brandishing a firearm. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who told them that he was at the park with a couple of friends when he was approached by a subject. The subject began a confrontation with the victim. During the confrontation the subject pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the victim.

Added: 8/5/2011

Press release - Multi Location Search Warrant

On 8/3/11 and 8/4/11, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), with the assistance of other department personnel, served search warrants at four residences located in the City of Oxnard. The search warrants were a result of two rival gangs committing several acts of felony graffiti vandalism in the city over a two day period. The Vandalism was in excess of 300 square feet, costing over $5,000 to clean.

Added: 8/4/2011

Press release - Arrest of Oxnard PD Officer

Today Oxnard PD officer Joe Tinoco Jr. was arrested for 273.5 PC - domestic violence, 136.1 PC - false imprisonment and 273(a)(b) PC - endangering the welfare of a child. He will be booked into the Ventura County Jail at about 6:30 p.m. He is being held on $20,000 bond. Tinoco’s case is being handled by the Ventura County District Attorney’s office.

Added: 8/3/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Results

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint followed-up by a DUI saturation patrol on Saturday, July 31, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. and arrested nine (9) drivers for DUI as a result of the heightened DUI prevention and enforcement effort.

Added: 8/1/2011

Press release - Arrest of Robbery suspect

On July 29, 2011, at approximately 2255 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 4600 block of S. Rose Av. after receiving a call of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a pedestrian, a 21-year old male, residence unknown, had been run over by several vehicles in the northbound lanes of Rose Av. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Added: 8/1/2011

On 7/14/11, Oxnard Police Officers received a report of an armed robbery that occurred in the 1000 block of Piñata Street. The victim told police that he had been in a dispute with the suspect over the sale of a car. The suspect, later identified as Luis Hernandez, confronted the victim and demanded money for repairs that he had to make to the vehicle that he had bought earlier in the month.

Added: 8/1/2011

Press release - Injury Traffic Collision

On July 28, 2011, at approximately 0730 hours, officers and EMS personnel responded to the area of Gonzales road and Gallatin Way after receiving a call of a vehicle collision involving multiple vehicles. Upon arrival, Officers found a Ford Explorer had rolled over and a Nissan Altima and Acura Legend had also been involved.

Added: 7/28/2011

Press release - Prostitution/Pimping Investigation

On 7/21/11, at about 1500 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Los Angeles Police Department served two search warrants in the cities of Oxnard and Pacoima. The search warrants were the result of a four month investigation into a prostitution operation.

Added: 7/25/2011

Press release - Road Closures for the 2011 Salsa Dash

The 2011 Oxnard Salsa Festival, the 18th anniversary celebration of everything salsa, presents the Salsa Dash on Saturday, July 23rd. This run/walk is a sightseeing tour through downtown Oxnard on the wide, charming streets of the Henry T. Oxnard National Register Historic District, and across the finish line at the Plaza Park Pagoda. The Salsa Dash will feature a 5K and 10K starting at 8:00 A.M. and a kids fun run starting at 9:30 A.M.

Added: 7/21/2011

Press release - Serious Injury Traffic Collision

On Friday July 16, 2011 at about 1:37 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a possible injury collision at the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Rose Avenue involving a pedestrian. When police arrived they found an injured male laying face down along the north curb of Pleasant Valley Road just west of Rose Avenue. The Oxnard Fire Department had responded to the scene and rendered aid to the pedestrian.

Added: 7/18/2011

Press release - 8th Annual Strawberry Fields 5K and Triathlon

The 8th annual Strawberry Fields 5K and Triathlon will be taking place this weekend at Oxnard State Beach Park. The event begins on Saturday, July 16th, with a 5K run that starts at 9:00 A.M. On Sunday, July 17th, the triathlon will start at 7:00 A.M. and is expected to have close to 900 participants.

Added: 7/14/2011

Press release - Attempted Commercial Robbery with a knife

On 7-11-2011 @ approximately 1319 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a robbery that had just occurred at the Thrifty Gas Station located at 1501 W. Gonzales Road. The suspect entered the gas station and pulled out a knife demanding the cashier open the cash register. The cashier was unable to open the register as an area power outage had just occurred. The suspect was last seen walking away from the gas station, north bound towards Azalea Street.

Added: 7/12/2011

Press release - Robbery, False Imprisonment, Conspiracy

On July 10, 2011 at approximately 10:00 PM, officers were flagged down by a citizen reporting a robbery that had just occurred. The citizens pointed out the suspect vehicle as it was leaving the area. Officers stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Evaristo Palma, and his passenger Francisco Salazar.

Added: 7/11/2011

Press release - Homemade Explosive Device

On July 10, 2011 at approximately 8:30 AM, Officer Scott Matalon was patrolling the 2300 block of Greenbrook Drive, when he observed a suspicious container on the side of the road. The container was a one gallon plastic container with a wick fuse on the lid.

Added: 7/11/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

On July 9, 2011 at approximately 9:21 PM, officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 300 block of East Fir Avenue. When officers arrived they located the victim, who was shot once in the lower leg. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he is in stable condition.

Added: 7/11/2011

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, July 8, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. The first checkpoint was conducted in the eastbound lanes of Channel Islands Boulevard @ Dallas Drive. The second checkpoint was conducted in the northbound lanes of Ventura Road @ Devonshire Drive.

Added: 7/11/2011

Press release - Arrest of Robbery suspect

On April 26, 2011 at approximately 6:00 PM, officers responded to a call of a robbery that occurred in the area of Graves Ave and Pajaro St. When officers arrived they contacted four male victims who told police they had been robbed of their personal belongings by four male suspects. The victims told officers that one of the suspects had been armed with a handgun, and had forced the victims to enter a dumpster enclosure to the rear of a business on Graves Ave where the robbery occurred.

Added: 7/11/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, July 8, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held within the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 7/6/2011

Press release - Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspects

On 6-23-2011, during the early morning hours, two separate armed robberies occurred in the north end of the city. The first robbery occurred in the 1500 Block of Graves Avenue and the second occurred in the 1900 block of North “C” Street. During both robberies the suspect was armed with a weapon.

Added: 6/30/2011

Press release - 14th Annual Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor

On July 4th, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 14th annual 4th of July event. The event will begin at 8:00 A.M. with a 10K & 5K Fun Walk along Sunset Lane and Mandalay Beach Road. This will be followed by the July 4th Children’s Parade on Harbor Boulevard. The parade will begin at 10:30 A.M. and take place on south Harbor Boulevard between Cabezone Circle and Albacore Way. Harbor Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade. Motorists can use Sunset Lane or Ocean Drive as an alternate route.

Added: 6/30/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

On 6/14/11, at approximately 1738 hours, officers responded to a call of a stabbing in the 700 block of W. Channel Islands Blvd. When Officers arrived they located the victim, who had sustained a stab wound near his left armpit, causing moderate injuries. The suspect fled the area prior to Officers arriving. During the investigation the suspect was identified as Francisco Javier Raygoza, a 21 year old Oxnard resident.

Added: 6/29/2011

Press release - Suicide

A 37-year old Oxnard man shot himself in the early morning hours at the cul-de-sac of Perkins Road Tuesday morning. The reasons for the suicide are unknown at this time. An investigation is continuing.

Added: 6/28/2011

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Sunday, June 26, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. The checkpoint was conducted in the northbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard @ Second Street.

Added: 6/27/2011

Press release - Shooting into an occupied vehicle

On June 26, 2011 at approximately 8:02 PM, officers responded to a call of shots being fired in the area of Hemlock St. and Patterson Rd. When officers arrived they were unable to locate anyone. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that occupants in an unknown type vehicle shot at another occupied vehicle at the intersection.

Added: 6/27/2011

Press release - Theft of gasoline

On 06-24-2011 Officers observed Juan Pina as he attempted to steal over 100 gallons of gasoline. Pina was using an electric pump to siphon gasoline from the underground storage tanks into a large water storage container inside of his vehicle. There have been at least five similar thefts from the same location over the last 30 days.

Added: 6/27/2011

Press release - Multiple Armed Robberies

On 6-23-2011 in the early morning hours two separate armed robberies had occurred. The first one was in the 1500 Block of Graves Avenue. The victim was approached from behind and the suspect demanded all of their property. The suspect was possibly in possession of a shotgun. The second robbery occurred in the 1900 Block of North “C” street. In this incident the suspect was also possibly in possession of a shotgun.

Added: 6/23/2011

Press release - Theft from vehicle

On 6/22/11 at 10:00pm, an Oxnard resident was driving home and saw two subjects, Raymond Osuna and a 17 yr old male, walking at 1100 block of Patricia St. The resident saw Osuna walking on the sidewalk while the juvenile was walking on the street. Osuna was acting as a look-out while the juvenile was pulling on the door handles of at least 6 parked vehicles.

Added: 6/23/2011

Press release - Bicycle Registration Available at Oxnard Police Department

Oxnard Police Department now offers bicycle registration. Bicycle registration will be available at the front desk of the Oxnard Police Department, free to the public.

Added: 6/22/2011

Press release - 664/211 P.C – Attempt Robbery Arrest

On 06/20/2011 at approximately 2109 hours suspect Frank Madueno entered the Toppers Pizza Restaurant and pointed a weapon at the male employee who was standing next to the cash register. Madueno demanded cash but fled the store prior to receiving anything from the cashier.

Added: 6/21/2011

Press release - Fireworks Enforcement and Fines

Possession of fireworks in Oxnard is illegal. The Oxnard Police Department will continue its aggressive “no tolerance” fireworks enforcement this summer particularly during the 4th of July weekend. Possession of dangerous fireworks is prohibited by Oxnard City Ordinance Section 7-147.1(B)(A)(1) and possession of safe and sane fireworks is prohibited by OXO 7-147.1(B)(A)(2). The fine for possessing dangerous fireworks is $1,000 and fine for possessing safe and sane fireworks is $250.

Added: 6/21/2011

Press release - Community Canvassing Effort

On 6/17/11 officers from the Oxnard Police Department teamed up with Police Explorers and Volunteers in Policing to canvass specific areas of the Southwinds neighborhood in Oxnard for any possible witnesses to the two recent homicides that occurred within two weeks of each other. Teams were deployed on foot, bicycle and horseback.

Added: 6/20/2011

Press release - Arrest for Supplying a Firearm to a Prohibited Person, Aiding and Abetting, and Gang Enhancement

This afternoon, Esther Patricia Prado (D.O.B. 9/3/65) was arrested for purchasing weapons for her son, Juan (Johnny) Prado (D.O.B. 6/14/89) a known gang member. Juan Prado is a prohibited person defined by the State of California to possess any weapons. Esther Prado was arrested for Supplying a Firearm to a Prohibited Person, Aiding and Abetting, and a Gang Enhancement. She was booked into Ventura County Main Jail where she awaits her arraignment.

Added: 6/20/2011

Press release - Armed Robbery

At about 9 p.m. on Thursday night, Oxnard police received a call of an armed robbery to the business in the 1400 W. Doris Ave. Witnesses told officers the suspect entered the business, displayed a black colored handgun, demanded property and fled on foot. Officers checked the area with negative results. There were no injuries reported.

Added: 6/20/2011

Press release - Robbery, Kidnapping for the Purpose of Robbery, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Attempt Carjacking, and a Gang Allegation

The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) has been investigating a string of armed robberies and carjacking incidents that occurred in South Oxnard over a 3 week period. The suspect was identified as Manuel Martinez, an Oxnard gang member. Follow-up revealed that Martinez had recently been released from Folsom Prison just 2 months earlier.

Added: 6/20/2011

Press release - Homicide Arrest

On 6-10-2009, victim Joseph Jacquez (13 years old at the time of shooting) was walking in the area of Roosevelt Street and First Street when he was gunned down by several gang members. This shooting occurred in retaliation for a Southside gang member and girlfriend that had been assaulted and robbed the night before in the City of Ventura.

Added: 6/16/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, June 11, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. The checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue @ Lindsay Drive.

Added: 6/13/2011

Press release - 211 P.C - Robbery (Handgun)

On June 10, 2011 at approximately 4:11 PM, officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the area of Hueneme Road and “J” Street. When officers arrived they located the victim, who had sustained several gunshot wounds to his upper body. The victim was immediately transported to Ventura County Medical Center and was pronounced dead several hours later.

Added: 6/13/2011

On 06/07/2011 at approximately 0330 hours a white male subject entered the Du-par’s Restaurant and pointed a black handgun at the female employee who was standing next to the cash register. The subject demanded cash and the then fled the restaurant on foot in an unknown direction with the currency. There were no injuries during this incident and no witnesses have been identified. The Oxnard Police department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this suspect as this Du-par’s restaurant was also robbed approximately 10 days earlier by a similar subject.

Added: 6/8/2011

Press release - Serious Injury Traffic Collision

On June 3, 2011, at approximately 2028 hours, officers and EMS personnel responded to the 100 block of North “C” Street after receiving a call of a vehicle collision involving a mini-van and a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers found that a 53 year old male of Oxnard had been struck by a mini-van driven by Richard Ray, 69 years old of Oxnard. The pedestrian sustained serious head injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

Added: 6/6/2011

Press release - Robbery and Assault

On 5-31-11 about 0700 hours, Oxnard PD units were dispatched to the 600 block of W. Kamala regarding an assault victim. During the investigation, it was revealed that the victim was asleep when he was attacked with a metal object by a male acquaintance. The victim was able to escape and the suspect fled on foot with property stolen from the victim.

Added: 5/31/2011

Press release - Assault With A Deadly Weapon and Robbery

On 05/30/2011 at approximately 1930 hours the victim, an 18 year old male, was walking in the 4700 block of Terrace Avenue when he noticed a gray newer model four door Toyota sedan with paper plates following him. Minutes later, the Toyota stopped and the occupants of the vehicle got out and began to batter the victim.

Added: 5/31/2011

Press release - Serious-Injury Traffic Collision

On May 27, 2011, at about 2030 hours, officers responded to a call of a vehicle collision at the intersection of Maulhardt Dr. and Latigo Av. A Nissan SUV occupied by five family members was struck by a Ford Mustang that failed to stop for a stop sign at a high rate of speed.

Added: 5/31/2011

Press release - Hit and Run Collision resulting in Serious Injury

On May 27, 2011 at approximately 10:07 PM officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar. Police units arrived minutes later and found the victim on the sidewalk. The victim was suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

Added: 5/31/2011

On May 26, 2011, at approximately 0510 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 2100 block of Saviers Road reference a man down next to a bicycle. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found an injured 37 years old male sitting on the curb. Officers noticed major damage to the bicycle.

Added: 5/26/2011

Press release - Road Closures for the 28th Annual California Strawberry Festival

The City of Oxnard will host the 28th annual California Strawberry Festival this weekend, May 21st and 22nd, at College Park. The festival will open each day at 10:00 A.M. Over the past several years, the festival has experienced crowds totaling 70,000 over the two day event.

Added: 5/18/2011

Press release - Vehicle Pursuit

On May 9, 2011, at approximately 1940 hours, an officer of the Oxnard Police Department was driving in a marked black and white patrol car southbound on Victoria Ave approaching Wooley Rd. He saw a motorcycle travelling southbound on Victoria Ave south of Wooley Rd that was travelling at a high rate of speed and making numerous lane changes without signaling. The motorcyclist stopped at the red light at Hemlock St.

Added: 5/10/2011

Press release - Oxnard Police Department Memorial Ceremony

On Wednesday, May 11th, the Oxnard Police Department will honor their seven (7) fallen officers with their 12th annual Oxnard Police Department Memorial Ceremony. Held in conjunction with the National Police Week each May, the ceremony pays tribute to Deputy Constable Andrew McNaughton, Constable William E. Kelley, Officer Albert Gasperetti, Officer Frederick John Clark, Senior Officer John Adair, Officer Jim O’Brien, and Officer James Jensen who all gave their lives in service to their community.

Added: 5/9/2011

Press release - Assault with a deadly weapon (Knife)

On 05/03/2011 at approximately 2006 hours the victim was in the passenger seat of his vehicle which was parked next to the suspect vehicle. Suspect Apolinar Lopez got into his vehicle and started to argue with the victim. Suspect Apolinar Lopez got out of his vehicle and started to assault the victim. Lopez’s brother identified as Javier Lopez assisted in the assault. During the altercation the victim sustained an approximate two inch stab wound to the right side of his lower stomach.

Added: 5/4/2011

Press release - Assault With a Deadly Weapon

On 4/30/11 at about 8:45 P.M., Oxnard police and emergency medical personnel responded to a call of an injured subject in the 300 block of East Fir Street. The injured party was assaulted by a suspect known to him who was armed with a bat or similar weapon. The suspect was identified and contacted at his residence. The suspect was arrested without incident. The victim was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. The suspect was booked into the Ventura County Jail on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. An investigation is continuing.

Added: 5/2/2011

Press release - Shooting Victim - update

On April 29, 2011, at about 0438 hours, Oxnard Police Department officers and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle. Upon arrival they found that a motorcycle, ridden by a male, 24 years old of Oxnard, had rear-ended a sport utility vehicle driven by Marvin Serrano, 44 years old of Oxnard. The motorcycle rider sustained major injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. Serrano complained to minor back and neck pain but did not require medical treatment.

Added: 5/2/2011

On 04/27/11 at approximately 1750 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Douglas Avenue in regards to a shooting victim. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to his torso.

Added: 5/2/2011

Press release - 211 P.C Robbery(Handgun)

Added: 4/28/2011

On 04/26/2011 at approximately 1800 hours the four victims were on foot walking southbound on Graves Ave. at Avenida Classica. They were approached from behind by the four suspects.

Added: 4/27/2011

Press release - Graffiti Vandalism/ Gun Possession

On April 13, 2011 at approximately 2100 hours, officers were dispatched to Mariposa and Camelia Street in regards to two subjects spray painting in the area. When officers arrived, the two subjects fled and officers observed one of the subjects discard a loaded firearm and a spray can. Both subjects were taken into custody without further incident. The subjects were identified as Justin DeSantiago and Jonathan Griggs.

Added: 4/21/2011

Press release - DEA NATIONWIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY IN APRIL

On April 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The public is being asked to bring their medications for disposal to the Oxnard Police Department located at 251 South C Street. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Added: 4/21/2011

Press release - Criminal Threats, Dissuading a Victim, Negligent discharge of a firearm

On 4/19/2011 at about 11:30 AM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a domestic dispute in the 1800 block of Lookout Drive. The female victim contacted the police outside her residence and advised that the suspect was armed with a small caliber handgun. She told officers that the suspect, identified as Sidney Johnson, had threatened her and discharged the gun inside of the residence.

Added: 4/19/2011

Press release - Shots Fired, Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On 4/17/11, at about 2356 hours, Officers were dispatched to a call of a shooting victim in the 400 block of Occidental Drive. Upon arrival, officers learned the victim had been transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center by private party. Officers made contact with the victim who was found to have a minor head injury.

Added: 4/18/2011

Press release - 211 PC – Robbery (To business)

On 04-17-11, at 2007 hours, officers responded to a robbery of the business in the 2300 block of N. Vineyard Ave. Witnesses told officers a person walked into the business, displayed a handgun & demanded money from the register. The suspect was handed an unknown amount of cash, possibly $40 to $60. The suspect was in possession of a small black handgun.

Added: 4/18/2011

Press release - 211 P.C Robbery (Business)

On 04/13/2011, two subjects entered Terry’s Donuts, located at 205 West Pleasant Valley Road. Both suspects had their faces covered. One suspect brandished a handgun, while the other suspect opened the cash register and removed the money. The suspects fled the area in a light grey or white, newer model SUV. The suspect vehicle was last seen northbound on C Street.

Added: 4/13/2011

Press release - RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY AND ARREST OF SUSPECT

On 04-02-11 at approximately 1800 hours, a burglar entered an unoccupied residence in the 2600 block of Kentia Street. The suspect possibly entered the residence through an unlocked door, for the purposes of committing a burglary. The suspect removed several valuable items which included jewelry and electronics.

Added: 4/4/2011

Press release - Assault with Deadly Weapon, Attempted Robbery, Terrorist Threats, Dissuading Victim or Witness

On 4-3-2011 at approximately 0555 hours the victim was walking south bound from his residence in the 300 block of North Hayes Ave to the Panderia Lupita so that he could meet a friend to take him to work as a field laborer.

Added: 4/4/2011

Press release - Ventura County Law Enforcement Joins State-Wide Crack Down on Cell Phone Use and Texting

In an effort to reduce state-wide collisions resulting from distracted driving habits, the California Office of Traffic Safety has identified the month of April as “Distracted Driving Month.” As part of California’s first Distracted Driving Awareness Month, law enforcement in Ventura County will be holding zero tolerance days for cell phone use and texting. A ticket for violating either the hands free or no texting law costs a minimum of $159, and subsequent tickets cost $279.

Added: 4/4/2011

Press release - Attempted Carjacking - Assault With A Deadly Weapon

On 3-28-11 at approximately 0150 hours, officers were dispatched to the intersection of Channel Islands Boulevard and Saviers Road in regards to a stabbing. Officers arrived and noticed that the victim had been stabbed in the arm as a result of an attempted carjacking.

Added: 3/28/2011

Press release - Robbery (Handgun)

On 3-22-2011 at approximately 10:46 A.M. a subject entered Delia’s Hair Fashion’s located at 3465 Saviers Road. The suspect walked up to the lone hairdresser and demanded cash as he pointed a handgun at her. The victim told the suspect there was no cash in the business and the suspect ended taking a vase with an undetermined amount of U.S. coins inside.

Added: 3/22/2011

Press release - DUI Saturation Patrol and Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Sunday, March 20, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition to the checkpoint, several officers will be conducting a DUI saturation patrol before and during the checkpoint. Checkpoints are just one strategy used by the Oxnard Police Department to promote the public awareness of DUI enforcement and education. Saturation patrols are used as an aggressive approach to locate and arrest impaired drivers.

Added: 3/17/2011

Press release - Railroad Crossing Enforcement Operation

On March 16, 2011, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit joined forces with special agents from the Union Pacific Police Department and deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department during an aggressive enforcement operation targeting railroad crossing violations. The operation also targeted violations of pedestrians trespassing on Union Pacific Railroad property between intersections.

Added: 3/17/2011

Press release - Bank Robbery (Update)

On 3-12-11 at approximately 10:15 am, officers responded to a bank robbery at the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 1700 E. Gonzales Road in Oxnard. Below is a photograph of the suspect. Investigators are seeking the public’s help in identify the suspect. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796 or Special Agent Patrick Conley of the FBI at (310) 629-9553. You may also leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Added: 3/14/2011

Press release - Burglary / Sexual Assault

On March 10, 2011, at approximately 0447 hours, the Oxnard Police Department responded to a burglary and sexual assault in the 5200 block of South J Street. Officers learned from the victim that a Hispanic male approximately 22 year old with dark hair, 5-7 and a thin build entered her apartment.

Added: 3/10/2011

Press release - RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY AND ARREST OF SUSPECT

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a shooting victim in the 700 Block of West Pleasant Valley Road. Upon arrival they found Miguel Gonzales, who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was treated at the scene by emergency personnel and released.

Added: 3/9/2011

On 03-03-11 at 7:45 A.M., a burglar entered an occupied residence in the 100 block of Navarro Street. The suspect removed security bars on a window to gain entry for the purposes of committing a burglary. An adult female victim was asleep in the same room where the suspect made his entry.

Added: 3/7/2011

Press release - Oxnard Police Department Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon

The Kiwanis Club of Oxnard is pleased to once again host the Oxnard Police Department Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 24, 2011. The public is invited but reservations for the event are required. Tickets are $25 per person and can be paid for at the door. Space is limited!

Added: 3/3/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, February 26, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue @ Ives Avenue. The second checkpoint was held in the southbound lanes of Victoria Avenue @ Gonzales Road.

Added: 2/28/2011

Press release - CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM

On 2/24/11 at approximately 1356 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of South Oxnard Blvd in regards to a stabbing victim. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who had sustained a stab wound to his right hand and stomach.

Added: 2/25/2011

On March 30, 2011, the Oxnard Police Department is hosting the phase one training class of the “Crime Free Multi-Housing program”. The Oxnard Police Department introduced this crime prevention program in November of 2005. This program has proven to be successful in lowering crime, making properties more profitable, and increasing the quality of life for many tenants.

Added: 2/24/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, February 26nd, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 2/24/2011

Press release - Child Luring and Enticement

On January 31, 2011, a nine year old female Oxnard resident received unsolicited text messages on her cellular telephone from a person unknown to her. The text messages continued for several hours and the Suspect persuaded the Victim to send him a partially nude photograph of herself via text message. The Victim’s mother discovered the situation when she checked her daughter’s cell phone that night and reported the incident to the Oxnard Police Department.

Added: 2/24/2011

Press release - Traffic back up

According to information we have, the Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme has only one gate open today, on Victoria Ave. Traffic is backed up on Victoria Avenue between the entrance of the base up to Wooley Road. Oxnard officers are on scene and directing traffic. Motorists are asked to take alternate routes if they are able.

Added: 2/24/2011

Press release - Serious Injury Traffic Collision

On February 13, 2011, at approximately 1547 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the intersection of Saviers Road and Wolff Street after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle. Once on scene, officers found that a motorcycle, ridden by a male driver, 20 years old of Oxnard, had collided with a Chevy, Tahoe, driven by Maria Bernardino, 43 years old of Oxnard.

Added: 2/14/2011

Press release - Arrest warrants served

This morning at approximately 6:00 am more than twenty arrest warrants were served simultaneously at multiple locations in the cities of Oxnard, Ventura and Port Hueneme. More than a dozen law enforcement agencies took part in the execution of these warrants. This operation was one of the largest ever to be conducted in the city of Oxnard.

Added: 2/9/2011

Press release - Injury Traffic Collision - update

On February 8, 2011, at approximately 0718 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded with EMS personnel to the intersection of Fifth Street and C Street after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving a Gold Coast Transit bus and a passenger car. Once on scene, officers found that a silver 2006 Buick LeSabre had collided into the rear of a Gold Coast Transit bus driven by Adrian Gutierrez.

Added: 2/8/2011

Press release - Traffic Collision

On Tuesday February 8, 2011 at about 0701 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to an injury traffic collision involving two motor vehicles. The investigation revealed that one of the two vehicles was travelling E/B on Auto Center Drive when the driver lost control and drove across the center median knocking down approximately four (4) trees.

Added: 2/8/2011

Press release - Traffic Collision

On 2/8/2011, at about 0718 hours, the Oxnard Police Department responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a SCAT Bus. The collision occurred in the intersection of C Street and Fifth Street, Oxnard.

Added: 2/8/2011

Press release - Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On 2/7/11 at approximately 2037 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Ivory Way in regards to an assault victim. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who had sustained a laceration to his head and an injury to his left eye.

Added: 2/8/2011

Press release - Super Bowl Weekend DUI Enforcement Results

Over the 2011 Super Bowl Weekend, the Oxnard Police Department conducted additional DUI enforcement. The weekend started with a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, February 4, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard at Third Street. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Harbor Boulevard at Fifth Street.

Added: 2/7/2011

Press release - Reward for information on murder

During the evening hours of March 8th, 2006 Carlos Prado was seen by friends leaving on his bike in the area of Channel Islands and “J” St. Minutes later after some type of confrontation Carlos was chased to the 3400 block of Jackson St. The suspect(s) then shot the victim and fled the area.

Added: 2/2/2011

Press release - Super Bowl Weekend DUI Enforcement Activities

Super Bowl Sunday is one of America’s biggest and most entertaining national sporting events as friends and families gather to socialize and watch the big game. Yet, it is also one of the Nation’s most dangerous days on the roadways due to impaired driving. On Super Bowl Sunday 2009, there were 105 alcohol-related injury collisions in California with 11 fatalities. Last year, there were 79 alcohol-related injury collisions with four fatalities.

Added: 2/2/2011

Press release - Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams begins her tenure as Oxnard's Police Chief on January 31, 2011

Chief Jeri Williams comes to Oxnard with 22 years of experience in the City of Phoenix Police Department where, in her role as the Assistant Chief of the Southern Division, she was responsible for 1,000 sworn and civilian personnel and over half of the city's 500 plus square miles. Chief Williams brings with her extensive community policing experience which will serve to complement and enhance our City's efforts in that area that go back nearly three decades.

Added: 1/31/2011

Press release - 422 PC criminal threats, 136.1 PC dissuading a witness / victim, 11359 HS possession of marijuana for sales, 273a(b) PC cruelty to a minor

On 1/30/11, at about 0825 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a residence in the 3400 block of Frankfort Court reference a 911 hang up call. Officers contacted the residents and learned that Collins had made threats to harm the victim. When the victim attempted to call the police, Collins tried to take the phone from him.

Added: 1/31/2011

Press release - Robbery with a Knife

On January 28th, at approx. 5:26 P.M., Oxnard Police Officers were called to the area of Victoria Ave. and Wooley Road reference a robbery with a knife. Upon their arrival, they found that the juvenile victim had been confronted by two suspects while he was seated at the bus bench.

Added: 1/31/2011

Press release - Theft of Auto Parts - Wheels

Since December 2010 the Oxnard Police Department has received several reports regarding vehicle tampering and wheel thefts citywide. Victims have found their vehicles on blocks with all four wheels missing. The thefts have been occurring during nighttime hours. Residents are asked to call 911 if they observe any suspicious activity.

Added: 1/31/2011

Press release - Trespass Arrest

On January 27, at about 10:00 AM, Oxnard Police Officers were called to the 2100 block of Avila Pl reference a trespass. Officers learned that previous occupants had been evicted from the residence by Ventura County Sheriff’s officials on January 19th. The owner of the residence told officers that an attorney representing the former occupants was trespassing. The attorney told officers that he had filed additional paperwork with the Ventura County Court and that he was there to take possession of the home.

Added: 1/27/2011

Press release - Closed roadway due to traffic collision and downed power lines

At about 3 PM Oxnard officers responded to Oxnard Blvd and Date streets regarding a traffic collision. The collision caused power lines to go down in the street. At the current time Oxnard Blvd is closed between Date St and Commercial. Power company officials are in route. Three persons were injured in the collision, and all were transported to local hospitals.

Added: 1/27/2011

Press release - Uniformed Crime Reporting – 2009 & 2010 Statistical Comparison

The following data is the summarized crime comparison for calendar years 2009 and 2010. The data is taken from the Uniform Crime Report, Schedule A, which is sent to the Department of Justice. Overall, Part I Crimes for calendar year 2010 decreased by 2.9%.

Added: 1/25/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, January 22, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. The checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Pleasant Valley Road @ Jefferson Square. Officers screened 926 motorists who passed through the checkpoint and conducted seven DUI investigations with drivers who had been drinking alcohol.

Added: 1/25/2011

Press release - Attempted Fraud

On 1/21/11, a resident of Oxnard received a phone call from an unknown person saying that the resident had just won a large cash prize from Publishers Clearinghouse. The caller began to ask personal questions of the resident. The resident realized that this was probably a scam, and gave no personal information to the caller.

Added: 1/21/2011

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 1/21/2011

Press release - Oxnard Police Department “Bicycle Safety Day”

On 1/11/11 at approximately 1930 hours, officers were dispatched to a stabbing victim in the 2600 block of Saviers Road. When the officers arrived, they found the victim had been stabbed multiple times in his left forearm. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. The victim is listed in stable condition.

Added: 1/12/2011

On 01/29/11 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department, in partnership with Ventura County Public Health/VCMC and Performance Bicycle, will be hosting a “Bicycle Safety Day”.

Added: 1/11/2011

Press release - Commercial robbery with a handgun

On January 9, 2011, at approximately 1720 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the intersection of Rice Avenue and Camino Del Sol after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle. Once on scene, officers found that a motorcycle, ridden by a female driver, 22 years old of Oxnard, and her female passenger, 20 years of Santa Paula, had collided with a Lincoln Town Car, driven by Stephanie Pinkard, 46 years old of Studio City.

Added: 1/10/2011

On 1/8/11 at approximately 0123 hours, Oxnard Police Department officers were dispatched to the 7-11 store located at 1955 Patterson Rd. concerning an armed robbery. The suspect entered the store and produced a handgun that was initially concealed under his sweatshirt. The suspect demanded all of the cash from the clerk. After obtaining the cash the suspect fled the store southbound to Hemlock Street to a waiting black Cadillac CTS. The vehicle was last seen west bound on Hemlock Street.

Added: 1/10/2011

Press release - Non-injury traffic collision

On 1/6/11 at approximately 2139 hours, an Oxnard Police Officer was flagged down by a subject who had suffered three stab wounds, in the area of Channel Islands Blvd. and “M” Street. The stabbing victim directed officers to the area that he was stabbed, which was in the 1200 block of West Kamala Street. While officers were checking the area they located an addition stabbing victim inside a residence in the same area.

Added: 1/7/2011

Press release - Power Outage

A power outage in the area of Five Points has resulted in the traffic signals at the Five Points intersection to go dark. In an effort to assist motorists, the City of Oxnard Streets Department has installed temporary stop signs at the intersection. The intersection is expected to be affected for 6 to 20 hours until power can restored. Significant delays can be expected; and alternate routes are advisable.

Added: 1/6/2011

On the above date/time, a trailer hauling construction equipment collided with an electrical power pole, damaging the power pole. Crews are currently on scene repairing the power pole. Wooley Road is closed between Commercial and Richmond. Power to the area is expected to be interrupted at some point during the repair process. It is expected that these repairs will last until the afternoon.

Added: 1/6/2011

Press release - Train vs. Vehicle collision

On 01-05-2011 at 5:41 A.M. Officers received a call of a vehicle struck by a train at the Wagon Wheel railroad crossing. Upon officer’s arrival to the location, it was discovered that Oxnard resident Marcos Sotelo age 19, attempted to drive his 1991 Jeep Cherokee across the railroad tracks and became stuck on the tracks.

Added: 1/5/2011

Press release - New Year’s Eve DUI Enforcement Results

On 1-3-11 at approximately 0140 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a robbery at the Burger King Restaurant located at 2001 N. Oxnard Boulevard. Officers arrived and contacted the victims who had been robbed by two subjects. One of the victims fled the restaurant during the robbery to call the police.

Added: 1/3/2011

Press release - Family Dispute

On 1/3/2011 at 0140 hrs officers responded to the 300 block of Lafayette Drive for a family dispute. During the investigation Officers learned that the Suspect, Dominic Pinkard, assaulted a relative, Steven Proefroc. The victim’s father-in-law heard the incident and called 9-1-1.

Added: 1/3/2011

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted three sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints on Friday, December 31st, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. The first checkpoint was conducted in the northbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard @ Second Street. The second one was in the southbound lanes of Saviers Road @ Laurel Street. The last checkpoint was in the southbound lanes of Ventura Road @ Devonshire Drive.

Added: 1/3/2011

Press release - Serious Injury Traffic Collision

On 1/1/11 at approximately 0210 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Pericles regarding a fight in progress. When officers arrived they located a male subject who had suffered several stab wounds to his abdomen. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries and is currently listed in “Stable” condition.

Added: 1/3/2011

On January 1, 2011, at approximately 0254 hours, Officer Jim Crilly of the Oxnard Police Department was monitoring traffic at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Fifth Street when he observed a Grey, Cadillac travelling southbound on the west sidewalk of Rose Avenue north of Fifth Street. He watched the vehicle strike several signposts then collide head-on into a railroad signal standard at an estimated speed of 50 miles per hour.

Added: 1/3/2011

Press release - Attempted Murder

On 12-31-10 at approximately 1912 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a stabbing victim in the 600 block of Hill Street. Officers arrived and contacted a subject who suffered multiple stab wounds to his upper torso. The victim was unconscious and not talking when the officers arrived. The victim was treated by medical personnel at the scene and transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery.

Added: 1/3/2011

Press release - Shots fired

On 12-30-10 at about 2335 hours, Officers were conducting a shooting investigation at Guava and G streets when a number of shots were fired in the general direction of the officers.

Added: 12/31/2010

On 12/30/10 at approximately 2359 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East Pleasant Valley Road regarding a fight in progress.

Added: 12/31/2010

Press release - Gang Sweep resulting in several arrests

On 12/30/10 at approximately 1924 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the area of “G” Street and Guava Street regarding a shooting that had just occurred.

Added: 12/31/2010

During the morning hours of 12/29/10, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, Special Enforcement Unit, and District Policing Teams teamed up with California State Parole and conducted parole searches of “high control gang members” throughout the City of Oxnard

Added: 12/30/2010

Press release - New Year’s Eve DUI Enforcement

As the City of Oxnard welcomes in the New Year, the Oxnard Police Department wants to remind drivers to drive sober and safely on New Year’s Eve.

Added: 12/29/2010

Press release - Officer’s name released in Officer Involved Shooting

On Sunday Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of possible shots fired inside a residence in the 1200 block of Domingo Place, in the Oxnard, which resulted in an officer involved shooting.

Added: 12/29/2010

Press release - Arrest for Grand Theft by Embezzlement

Oxnard Police detectives received information that a City of Oxnard employee was using an employee issued gas card for personal use. After a lengthy investigation, evidence was collected to arrest the suspect, Edmundo Rosas.

Added: 12/29/2010

Press release - Indecent Exposure

On 12/23/10 at approximately 11:30 am, police officers responded to calls of a male disturbing at the Oxnard State Beach Park. The subject was identified as 45 year-old Regan Patno of Ventura. Patno was disrobing and exposing himself to several parents and their small children at the park playground.

Added: 12/29/2010

Press release - Cops for Tots-Oxnard Police Department

Police Activities League Co-Director and Oxnard Senior Police Officer Luis McArthur has organized the annual Oxnard Police Department’s Cops for Tots program this year, an event dating back to 1996 where the Police Department partners with community businesses and residents to help less fortunate families to bring a bit of joy to their children during the holiday season with a toy giveaway program

Added: 12/29/2010

Press release - Murder Suspects Arrested

On December 1st 2008 at approximately 2040 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 800 block of S. Oxnard Blvd. Upon their arrival, they found a victim who had been shot. Uriel Loya Bucio died as a result of the shooting.

Added: 12/22/2010

Press release - Officer Involved Shooting

On 12/19/10 at approximately 2304hours, officers were dispatched to a stabbing victim at 632 E. Poplar, a board and care home. When they arrived they located the victim, who had suffered three stab wounds to her back and one stab wound to her neck.

Added: 12/20/2010

Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of possible shots fired inside a residence in the 1200 Block Domingo Place, Oxnard. Responding Officers encountered family members of Bonifasio Victor Tafolla outside the home. Bonifasio was inside the home with a firearm. He fired the weapon and was confronted by Officers who were standing outside the home. Shots were fired.

Added: 12/20/2010

On 12-16-10, at approximately 0500 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to Fifth Street and Rose Avenue for a traffic collision. While investigating the incident, the officers learned that the above listed subjects were victims of a shooting which occurred in the 1300 to 1400 block of South G Street.

Added: 12/16/2010

Press release - Santa to the Sea Half Marathon

Oxnard Police is currently investigating a shooting that took place at approximately 5:20 a.m. in the area of Cedar St./G St. Preliminary information indicates that a 35-year old male was shot by unknown suspects with an undetermined firearm. As officers were responding to the scene, they learned that the victim was being transported in a private vehicle (BMW) to St. John’s Regional Medical Center, when the driver, a 32-year old female, became involved in an injury traffic collision with a Ford Focus at Fifth St./Rose Ave.

Added: 12/16/2010

Press release - Warrant Service

On 12/13/2010, at approximately 3:30 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were serving an arrest warrant at a home in the 3300 block of Clinton Street, Oxnard. Adair Dzul, the wanted subject, fled from the residence toward an alley behind the home. An Officer was standing in the alley when he observed Dzul open the rear gate in an attempt to escape.

Added: 12/14/2010

The Third Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is scheduled for this Sunday morning, December 12th. The race starts at 8:00 A.M. in front of Santa on Ventura Boulevard and travels through the City of Oxnard where it ends at the finish line next to Marine Emporium Landing located at 3600 South Harbor Boulevard. Over 1,300 runners will be participating in this year’s race.

Added: 12/9/2010

Press release - Sexual Battery

On 12/8/2010, at 0813 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the call of a sexual battery in the area of Roosevelt Avenue and Colonia Road. The victim and several witnesses chased the suspect in the neighborhood, but lost him before the police arrived. A perimeter was established and the area was searched. Officers located the suspect’s clothing and a cellular phone.

Added: 12/9/2010

Press release - Coin-laundry burglary arrest

On 12-7-10 at around 11:30 this morning investigators from the Oxnard Police Department served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Edgewood Way. This warrant was in reference to several coin-laundry burglaries in the area.

Added: 12/7/2010

Press release - Robbery with a Gun

On 12-6-2010, at approximately 1820 hours, officers responded to the 300 Block of Cordova Street concerning a robbery with a gun that had just occurred. They contacted the victim who told them that he exited his truck and was confronted by two suspects. The suspects had exited a white Honda 4 door vehicle.

Added: 12/7/2010

Press release - Robbery, Assault with a Deadly weapon, Conspiracy to commit Robbery, False imprisonment

On 12-3-2010 at approximately 2215 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a Robbery that had just occurred in the area of Fairbourne Lane and Perkins Road. Officers arrived soon after the call and the victim told him that he was robbed by 4 subjects who eventually fled in a dark colored SUV. The victim was able to provide a partial license plate for the suspect vehicle.

Added: 12/4/2010

Press release - traffic collision with injury

Officers are on scene of an injury traffic collision in the area of Rose Avenue and Cesar Chavez Drive. One vehicle was overturned and both parties were transported to St. Johns Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Oxnard Police Department traffic unit is handling the investigation. Southbound Rose Avenue from Gonzales Road will be closed for the next 30 minutes. There is considerable slowing in the northbound lanes of traffic.

Added: 12/2/2010

Press release - Commercial Burglary

On November 21, 2010 the Oxnard Police Department received a report of burglary that occurred to a laundry facility furnished with coin operated washing machines. The laundry facility is located on the 1300 Block of Edgewood Way. The suspect, an unknown male was captured on video surveillance using an unknown tool to gain access to the coin reservoir on a washing machine.

Added: 12/2/2010

Press release - Downtown Oxnard Holiday Parade

On Saturday, 12-4-10, the Downtown Oxnard Merchant’s Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade. The event will begin at 10:00 am and conclude at 12:00 pm. This will be followed by the 2010 Tamale Festival to be held in Plaza Park.

Added: 12/1/2010

On 11-28-10, at approximately 1544 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center in regards to a stabbing victim that had just arrived. The victim, Henry Garcia, was stabbed multiple times to his upper body.

Added: 11/29/2010

The victim was walking in the area of First St. and Harrison Ave when he was confronted by the suspect who was brandishing a knife and demanding money. The victim refused to comply with the suspect’s demands, at which time the suspect physically assaulted the victim

Added: 11/29/2010

Press release - Traffic stop leads to hazmat response; Man arrested

On 11-26-10, at approximately 0745 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to Jack in the Box, located at 550 S. Victoria Ave. reference a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, officers contacted Fidencio Hernandez, who was suffering from a stab wound to the neck.

Added: 11/29/2010

Today at 8:03 A.M., Oxnard police stopped a silver 2002 Nissan Altima in the 1200 block of Mercantile Street for illegal window tint. The driver, Gerardo Tapia Aguilar, of Oxnard, was the sole occupant. Officers determined Aguilar was driving on a suspended driver license. While preparing to impound the vehicle for the license violation, officers conducted an inventory search of the vehicle.

Added: 11/22/2010

Press release - Hazardous Materials Incident

UPDATE: Fire and police have cleared the incident on Mercantile. A press release will be issued later today once the investigation has concluded.

Oxnard police and fire units are on scene of a traffic stop conducted by Oxnard police around 0800 hours in the 1200 block of Mercantile Street. Officers located an unidentified substance inside of the vehicle. As a precautionary measure, the area surrounding the vehicle in question has been cordoned off and Oxnard Fire Hazardous Materials Unit was dispatched. This incident is underway and the substance has yet to be identified. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to stay clear of the area as road closures are in effect in the surrounding area. Updates will be provided via press release as they become available.

Added: 11/22/2010

Press release - Hit and run with injuries while driving under the influence

On 11-20-2010 at approximately 2245 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a stabbing that had just occurred at Little Caesars Pizza, located at 3460 Saviers Road. Upon arrival, officers located victim Zavala, who was suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Added: 11/22/2010

On November 18, 2010 at about 1956 hours, officers were dispatched to a collision at Bard and J. When the officers arrived they learned that a 5 month old female baby was being pushed in a stroller by her mother southbound across Bard Road. The mother and baby were in the cross walk.

Added: 11/19/2010

Press release - 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges

Oceanview Pavilion proudly presents 2nd Annual charity boxing challenge, “Battle of the Badges”. The proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oxnard and Port Hueneme, Oxnard Police Activities League and the Volunteers in Policing. The event will be held in Port Hueneme, CA on Saturday, December 11th. The charity boxing event will feature deputy sheriffs and police officers versus firefighters from Ventura County.

Added: 11/17/2010

Press release - Robbery with a knife

On 11-16-2010, at approximately 11:35 A.M., Oxnard Police Officers contacted the victim’s of a robbery that occurred at the Towne and Country Market located at 611 W. First Street, Oxnard. Suspect Miguel Cardenas entered the store and selected beer from the cold storage area of the market along with a bottle of Orange Juice.

Added: 11/17/2010

Press release - D.U.I Traffic Collision

On November 15, 2010, at approximately 1906 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department, along with EMS personnel, responded to the 1000 block of Offshore Street after receiving a call of a single vehicle collision that had rolled over in the intersection of Offshore Street and Navy Lane. Upon arrival officers found that the vehicle, a Blue 1987 Ford Ranger Pick-up, had collided with a street sign and tree located in the center of the roundabout within the intersection.

Added: 11/16/2010

Press release - Gang Related Shooting

On 11-15-10, at approximately 1815 hours, officers responded to the 200-block of Cuesta Del Mar reference shots being fired in the area. A reporting party reported seeing a silver sports utility vehicle leaving the area. Officers in the Special Enforcement Unit located the vehicle a short distance away and initiated a traffic stop.

Added: 11/16/2010

Press release - OXNARD POLICE TO COMBAT DUI DEATHS AND INJURIES THROUGH TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM

The Oxnard Police Department has been awarded a new traffic safety grant for a year-long anti-DUI program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways. Additional enforcement measures in place to combat impaired driving are coming as a result of recent grants awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety to the City of Oxnard in the amount of $305,000. The Oxnard Police Department is dedicated to keeping our streets safe through both enforcement and education.

Added: 11/15/2010

Press release - Click It or Ticket Enforcement Mobilization

With the holidays upon us and millions of Americans hitting the roads, The Oxnard Police Department wants everyone to arrive safely at their destinations. Drivers and passengers need to know that officers will be out in force sending the strong message to “Click It or Ticket”.

Added: 11/15/2010

Press release - Attempted Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Early Saturday evening, Oxnard police responded to a call of a stabbing just occurred in the alley of the 100 block of N. Grant Ave. The victim told police he was approached by three men while walking in the alley. The suspects asked the victim if he had any money.

Added: 11/15/2010

On November 13, 2010, at approximately 1848 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to Ventura Road and Hemlock Street after receiving a call of a traffic collision involving a mini van and a bicyclist. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a bicyclist, Rene Ambriz, 20 years old of Oxnard, had been struck by a van that was driven by Paul Castaneda, 42 years old of Oxnard.

Added: 11/15/2010

Press release - Carjacking

On 11-10-2010 at approximately 12:09 A.M., Oxnard Police Officers contacted the victim of a carjacking at the corner of El Dorado Ave. and Channel Islands Blvd. The victim stated that he met the suspect at this same corner and she initially asked the victim for a ride to an unknown location in Oxnard.

Added: 11/10/2010

Press release - Burn Victim

On 11-9-10 at 2:47 PM officers from the Oxnard Police Department were sent to assist the Oxnard Fire Department with a burn victim. During an investigation it was learned the victim was transient and had fallen asleep while smoking a cigarette next to a building hidden from public view. The blanket covering the victim ignited causing 2nd degree burns to his face and right hand.

Added: 11/10/2010

On 11-7-2010 at approximately 07:55 A.M., Oxnard Police officers contacted the victim of a home invasion robbery in front of his residence in the 400 block of N. Harrison Ave., Oxnard. The male victim said that on 11-7-10 sometime after 1:00 A.M., he was inside of his residence watching television when he heard someone inside of his home. The front door to his residence was unlocked and open.

Added: 11/8/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon & Mayhem

On November 6, 2010, at approximately 1434 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to the 3100 block of Sturgis Road after receiving a call of a single vehicle collision that had struck an electrical pole. Upon arrival, officers found that the Nissan Altima had been torn into two pieces and the single occupant had been ejected. The driver of the Nissan, Robert James Musgrove was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.

Added: 11/8/2010

On 11/5/10 at approximately 11:42 P.M., officers responded to a fight at the Camelot Room Bar located at 1331 W. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard. District Police Officers conducting a bike patrol in the area arrived just as the fight appeared to be breaking up. They located one victim with a significant laceration to her face and the top of her head.

Added: 11/8/2010

Press release - Vacant Residential Burglaries

The Oxnard Police Department wants to advise homeowners and contractors that there has been an increase in vacant residential burglaries throughout the city of Oxnard. In the last month, there have been ten vacant homes burglarized. Suspects are taking appliances, tools, and in some instances removing installed plumbing pipes from the walls. If you own or manage a property that is currently vacant, take measures to secure tools, and other valuables, if possible remove valuables.

Added: 11/4/2010

Press release - Robberies to Businesses

On 11-2-10 officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to two robberies at local businesses that occurred approximately 10 minutes apart. The first occurred at the Payless Shoe Source located at 2051 N. Rose Avenue. One suspect approached the clerk, simulated a weapon, and demanded cash. The other suspect was seen in the area. The victim handed the suspects cash and they fled on foot.

Added: 11/4/2010

Press release - Injury Traffic Collision

On November 2, 2010, at approximately 0753 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to Victoria Ave. north of Channel Islands Blvd. after receiving a call of a rollover traffic collision involving three (3) vehicles. One vehicle had struck the wall on the west side of Victoria Ave., and one had rolled over. A third vehicle was also struck during the collision. Two of the drivers were transported to St. John’s hospital, one with serious medical problems.

Added: 11/2/2010

Press release - Serious Injury Traffic Collision

On October 27, 2010, at approximately 1902 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to the 200 block of North Marquita Avenue after receiving a call of a child that had been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found that an 11-year old male had been struck by a vehicle driven by Agustin Garcia Zavala

Added: 10/28/2010

Press release - Murder suspect arrest

On 9-26-10 investigators from the Oxnard Police Departments Major Crimes unit where contacted by the suspect Rene Ramos. He told investigators that he had heard detectives where serving search warrants at his family’s residences looking for him. He went on to say that he wanted to turn himself in to avoid any further problems for his family.

Added: 10/27/2010

Press release - Armed Robbery to a Business with a Handgun

On 10/26/2010 at approximately 1102 hours officers were dispatched to 801 Cooper Rd. reference an armed robbery to Leon’s Pharmacy. The pharmacy is located across the street from Ramona Elementary School. The suspect entered the store and told the clerk he wanted the cash from the register and several pharmaceutical drugs

Added: 10/26/2010

Press release - Officer-Involved Injury Traffic Collision

On 10/25/10 at about 1:10 p.m., Officer Jessica Eglin was traveling with several other police motorcycle officers on a training ride southbound Oxnard Blvd. (SR-1) south of Pleasant Valley Rd. when she bumped into another Oxnard police motorcycle. She subsequently lost control and crashed in the dirt/grassy center median. Officer Eglin was transported by Gold Coast Ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center where she was examined and subsequently released with no significant injuries. The collision investigation is being handled by the California Highway Patrol.

Added: 10/26/2010

Press release - Attempted Robbery - Carjacking

On 10/24/2010, at approximately 1630 hours, (2) suspects approached the victim in the 400 block of Grant Avenue and asked for a ride. The victim agreed. The suspects directed the victim to pull over and stop in an alley. Upon stopping, the suspects assaulted the victim, causing minor injuries. One of the suspects held a knife to the victim and demanded money. The victim fled on foot, leaving his vehicle behind. The suspects reentered the victim’s vehicle and drove off. The Oxnard Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the above described vehicle. An investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Steve Funk at 385-7796.

Added: 10/25/2010

Press release - Trespassing at a Residence

On 10-14-10, at approximately 5:20 PM, a car stop was made by Oxnard Police. Four occupants of the car fled from officers. The Oxnard Police Department received several phone calls from homeowners reporting unknown juvenile(s) trespassing in their backyard.

Added: 10/15/2010

Press release - Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Collision

On October 12, 2010, at approximately 1905 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to Wooley Road east of Mercantile Avenue after receiving a call of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a 75 year old male pedestrian had been struck by a pickup that was driven by Victor Ulteras of Ventura.

Added: 10/13/2010

Press release - Illegal Gambling Arrests

The Oxnard Police Department and Oxnard Code Compliance Department conducted a special joint operation in response to complaints of illegal gambling at Del Sol Park in the La Colonia neighborhood of Oxnard. Several males and females were observed playing cards, conducting monetary transactions and drinking alcohol in the park. Four adult males, all Oxnard residents, were arrested for the misdemeanor gambling violation and transported to the Oxnard Police Department for further questioning.

Added: 10/11/2010

Press release - Man Jumps from Second Floor Apartment as Police Surround Complex in Search of Wanted Subject

Yesterday afternoon, as Oxnard police officers surrounded an apartment building in search of a wanted subject, a man jumped from a second floor apartment, fracturing his leg. The man was not wanted. On October 5, 2010 at 2:45 p.m., Oxnard police received a call of a possible wanted subject inside an apartment in the 300 block of W. Vineyard Ave. The reporting party also advised the wanted subject was armed with a handgun.

Added: 10/6/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Stabbing)

On 10-2-10, at approximately 9:35 PM, officers responded to a call in the 1600-block of 8th Place, City of Port Hueneme regarding a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, officers located a 17 year-old Oxnard resident with a stab wound. The victim was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center and is listed in stable condition.

Added: 10/4/2010

Press release - Grand Theft & Attempted Auto Burglaries with Juvenile Suspect In-Custody

On 10-2-10 at about 5:50 a.m., officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress to an automobile parked in the 1700 block of Joanne Way. When officers arrived, they found that a 17-year old male juvenile from Oxnard was being detained by several residents after the juvenile was seen jumping out of a back yard where he had attempted to hide until he was discovered by the family’s large watchdog prompting him to leave his hiding place. A second suspect, an Hispanic male in his 20’s (no further description), had fled the area prior to officers’ arrival in an older blue Honda 4-door and is still being sought.

Added: 10/4/2010

Press release - Multi location search warrants and arrests

On 9/04/10 at 0044 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 4900 block of Petit Drive reference a stabbing victim. When officers arrived they located a victim that suffered four stab wounds and other injuries as a result of the suspects hitting him with bats and poles. The victim was transported to VCMC where he was treated for his injuries and later released. A 17 year old female, who was walking with the victim, was also assaulted and sustained several contusions to her arms and ribs.

Added: 10/1/2010

Press release - Burglary suspect arrested

On 9-29-10, at 2114 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were sent to the 2000 block of Almanor Street to recover a stolen vehicle. Upon the Officers’ arrival they observed Munden standing next to the victim’s vehicle. When Munden observed the officers approaching, he fled into a nearby residence located on Almanor Street. The homeowner was outside at the time and told officers that he did not know the subject who had just entered his home.

Added: 9/30/2010

Press release - Wanted Murder Suspect / Reward Offered

On August 17th 2010, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a reported shooting in the area of San Jose Street at Halcon Street in the City of Oxnard. Upon arrival, officers located shooting victim Adrian Lerma. Lerma had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Added: 9/30/2010

Press release - Weekend Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

On 9-27-2010 at approximately 2130 hours, Oxnard Police Officers received a report of a home invasion robbery that had just occurred in the area of 400 block of West Yucca St. The victim told the officers that he was asleep in his room, when the two suspects entered his residence and began assaulting him. The suspects took several items from the residence and then fled the area.

Added: 9/28/2010

The Oxnard Police Department conducted two multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints this weekend. The first one was held on Friday from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. The second one was held on Sunday night from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. The checkpoints were held in the following locations: 1. S/B Rose Avenue @ Emerson Avenue 2. S/B Rose Avenue @ First Street

Added: 9/27/2010

Press release - Home Invasion Robbery with a shotgun

On 9-25-10, Oxnard Police officers contacted the victim of a home invasion robbery who had come to the Oxnard Police Department. The male victim said that on 9-24-10 at approximately 2030-2100 hours he was inside of his residence watching TV when he heard a knock on the door.

Added: 9/27/2010

Press release - Residential Burglary

On 09-23-2010 at 10:44 AM, officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Cabrillo way in the City of Oxnard; reference a possible residential burglary in progress. A citizen reported that two males approximately seventeen years of age jumped the side fence of a residence into the rear yard. When officers arrived on scene a perimeter was set around the residence.

Added: 9/24/2010

Press release - Felony Vandalism Arrest

Graffiti Investigators, from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, conducted a two month investigation regarding an increase in graffiti vandalism by a particular graffiti vandal. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as Noe Melendez (6/23/91). On 9/23/10 at approximately 1330 hours, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department contacted our investigators and informed them that they had arrested Melendez for additional graffiti vandalism charges.

Added: 9/24/2010

Press release - Narcotics Search Warrant

On September 23, 2010, the Oxnard Police Department’s Narcotics Unit served a search warrant on Janet Pecatoste at her residence in the 2700 block of Geronimo Drive in the City of Oxnard. The search warrant was the result of a 2 month investigation into Pecatoste for sales of methamphetamines.

Added: 9/23/2010

Press release - CRIME FREE BUSINESS PROGRAM MEETING

On October 20, 2010, the Oxnard Police Department is hosting a business owners/managers meeting for the “Crime Free business program.” This program is part of a nationwide study designed to lower crime and violence in small business establishments across the country.

Added: 9/23/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoints

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting two multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints this upcoming weekend. The first one is scheduled for Friday night, September 24th, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The second one is set for Sunday, September 26th, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. After this weekend, we will have conducted a total of 22 checkpoints since October 2009.

Added: 9/23/2010

Press release - SWAT Call out

On 09-22-2010 at about 0949 hours officers received a call of a family dispute at 3285 Sycamore Street. While enroute to the location the dispatcher advised that the suspect William Stover (6-14-1967) was in the process of forcing entry to the locked door of the reporting parties’ bedroom. While units were responding code 3 to the location, officers were advised that the suspect was dousing the living room area with gasoline and threatening to set the residence on fire.

Added: 9/23/2010

Press release - DUI Checkpoint Results

In response to several alcohol-related collisions that have occurred on Thursday nights over the past several months, The Oxnard Police Department conducted a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Thursday, September 16th, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. This checkpoint was held in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue at Cesar Chavez Drive.

Added: 9/20/2010

Press release - Suspect arrested for auto burglary and for possession of drug paraphernalia

On 09-13-10 at approximately 1330 hours, officers responded to a vehicle burglary in progress at the intersection of First Street and Rose Avenue. The suspect, Julio Cesar Garcia, was observed inside of the vehicle by arriving officers and taken into custody. Property taken from the vehicle was recovered.

Added: 9/14/2010

Press release - Vehicle into a building

On 9/13/10 at approximately 2:05 a.m., Officer Moses Martinez was patrolling the area of the 800 block of Commercial Avenue when he heard what sounded like a vehicular collision. He immediately began searching the area.

Added: 9/13/2010

Press release - Carjacking/Robbery involving a handgun

On 9-12-10, Oxnard Police officers contacted two victims of a robbery that took place earlier in the afternoon hours. The victims told officers they were preparing to leave La Gloria Market when they met an unknown Hispanic male in the parking lot. The victims agreed to give the unknown Hispanic male a ride. As the victim drove the vehicle, the unknown Hispanic male pulled out a gun and ordered the victim to continue driving.

Added: 9/13/2010

Press release - Expected Road Closures For The Fiestas Patrias Parade

On Sunday, September 12th, 2010, Mexico’s independence from Spain will be celebrated during the annual Fiestas Patrias Parade held in downtown Oxnard. Over 60 entries are expected to participate in this year’s parade. The parade is scheduled to start at 11:00 A.M. and is expected to end at approximately 1:00 P.M.

Added: 9/13/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, September 10th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. From the beginning of 2010, the Oxnard Police Department has arrested over 650 drivers for DUI, an average of 81 each month. Last month, several additional officers were deployed to conduct DUI enforcement throughout the city. The enforcement efforts of these officers resulted in 95 DUI arrests, the most in the past 10 months including November of 2009 when 94 arrests were made.

Added: 9/13/2010

Press release - Armed robbery / home invasion

At 2:47 P.M. on 9-4-10 Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 300 block of Cordova Street regarding an armed robbery. Upon arrival officers located two victims at the residence who had been robbed at gunpoint. Two additional victims arrived on scene during the investigation.

Added: 9/13/2010

Press release - Police crack down on railroad trespassers

On 9/4/10 at approximately 0044 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to an assault victim in the 4800 block of Petit Drive. The officers located an assault victim with contusions and stab wounds. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical center and listed in stable condition. The injuries were not considered life threatening.

Added: 9/13/2010

On September 2, 2010, from the hours of 10:00 AM to 1: 00 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department teamed with Special Agents from Union Pacific Police Department, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of Homeland Security for a selective enforcement sweep of the railroad tracks running through the City of Oxnard from Camarillo to Montalvo. The goal was to look for trespassers on the private railroad property belonging to Union Pacific Railroad. Also, all vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists who failed to yield the right-of-way or obey train crossing signs/warnings for the train at grade crossings.

Added: 9/13/2010

Press release - RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY AND ARREST OF SUSPECT

IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS ON 8-31-10, A BURGLAR ENTERED AN OCCUPIED RESIDENCE LOCATED IN THE 4900 BLOCK OF OCEANAIRE STREET IN THE CITY OF OXNARD. THE HOMEOWNER WHO HEARD THE BURGLAR INSIDE THE HOME OWNER ATTEMPTED TO DETAIN HIM. THE HOMEOWNER, AFTER STRUGGLING WITH THE BURGLAR, WAS NOT ABLE TO DETAIN HIM AND THE BURGLAR ESCAPED.

Added: 9/13/2010

Press release - Robbery (Business) with a handgun

On 09/01/2010 at approximately 2055 hours, officers were dispatched to the Warehouse Shoe Store located at 2330 Saviers Rd. regarding an armed robbery. The suspect entered the store and immediately ordered all employees and customers to the ground.

Added: 9/13/2010

Press release - Attempted Murder

On 8-28-10 at approximately 2352 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a call of a stabbing victim in the 200 block of East Elm Street in the City of Oxnard. Upon arrival officers contacted the victim Oscar Borjon who had suffered two stab wounds to his body. During the investigation the suspect was determined to be the victim’s half brother Ruben Flores.

Added: 9/13/2010

Press release - Major Injury Traffic Collision

On August 31, 2010, at approximately 1207 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Simon Way after receiving a call of a traffic collision involving a tow truck and three pedestrians. While officers were enroute to the collision, several calls were received of an addition pedestrian/vehicle-involved collision at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Walnut Drive. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a tow truck driven by Mehran Khamseh, 45 years of Oxnard had struck Alma Lopez, 19 years of Oxnard, and her two children, a three year old and a one year old, as they were crossing Vineyard Av. at Simon Way.

Added: 8/31/2010

Press release - Shooting / Homicide

On 8-29-10 at 6:42 PM officers received a call of a shooting at 1309 Saviers Rd (Mr Kwiks). When they arrived they located the victim inside the business where he died from his injuries. Witnesses told officers that the victim was involved in a fight with the suspects and during the fight he was shot. The victim then staggered into the business and collapsed. No employees inside the business were injured during the incident.

Added: 8/30/2010

Press release - DUI Checkpoint Results

The Oxnard Police Department conducted a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, August 28th, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The checkpoint was held in the following locations:

Added: 8/30/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Domestic Related) - Child Endangerment - Felony Vandalism

On 08/28/10, at approximately 0225 hrs, Officers were dispatched to the above location reference a subject ramming a vehicle into the building. Upon arrival, officers detained the suspect.

Added: 8/30/2010

Press release - Carjacking/Kidnapping/Robbery

On 8-26-10, at approximately 1520 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the area of the Oxnard Police Department reference a subject chasing three people for previously taking his telephone. The victim reported that he had been at the Lucky Supermarket (2401 Saviers Road) parking lot at about 3:00 PM putting his one year old child into a car seat of his vehicle.

Added: 8/27/2010

Press release - Weekend DUI Enforcement Activities

The Oxnard Police Department will be hitting the streets again this weekend searching for impaired drivers. The summer mobilization started on August 20th and so far, the Oxnard Police Department has arrested 24 drivers for DUI. We have also arrested five individuals for outstanding DUI arrest warrants.

Added: 8/26/2010

Press release - Gang Related Stabbing

On 8-25-10, at approximately 2200 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to Saint John’s Hospital Regional Medical Center reference contacting the victim of an assault. Officers discovered the victim was walking in the alley way of the 500-block of West Channel Islands Boulevard when he was approached by several unknown Hispanic males. The suspects yelled out gang slogans and then stabbed the victim multiple times. The suspects fled the area on foot while the victim was being transported to Saint John’s Hospital by a friend. Victim is currently in stable condition.

Added: 8/26/2010

Press release - Residential Burglary Arrests

On 08/25/2010 at approximately 9:55 a.m., an Oxnard Police Community Service Officer was sent to handle a residential burglary report that had just occurred. When she arrived to the neighborhood of the where the burglary had just occurred she noticed Octavio Rivera carrying a computer monitor. She quickly confirmed with the victim that a computer monitor was in fact one of the many stolen items and notified police officers in the area.

Added: 8/26/2010

Press release - Gang Related Stabbing

On 08/23/2010 at approximately 1523 hours officers were dispatched to the 400 block of North “G” Street regarding a stabbing that had just occurred. When officers arrived, they located the victim who had suffered two stab wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in serious condition.

Added: 8/24/2010

Press release - Suspect Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Attempted Kidnapping, Hit & Run, and Drunk Driving - Father and Son Team-Up to Take Suspect into Custody

An Oxnard man was arrested this morning for a hit and run, battery on one of the victim drivers, and a later, attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon and drunk driving. This morning at 0831 hours, Oxnard police received a call of a hit and run at the intersection of Vineyard Ave. and Oxnard Blvd. A black Honda Civic (suspect vehicle) rear-ended a Cadillac Escalade (Victim #1), pushing the Escalade into a third vehicle, a Toyota Sequoia (Victim #2).

Added: 8/23/2010

Press release - Weekend Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

The Oxnard Police Department conducted multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints on Friday and Saturday night. Both of them were held from 6:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. During Saturday night’s checkpoint, Oxnard police officers were joined by officers from the Ventura Police Department, Santa Paula Police Department, and deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department as part of the multi-agency DUI campaign called Avoid the 14 Ventura County.

Added: 8/23/2010

Press release - Vehicle Burglary Arrests

On 08/21/2010 at approximately 1853 hours officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of South “L” Street regarding an assault victim. When officers arrived they located the victim who had moderate facial injuries. The victim was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries and is listed in stable condition.

Added: 8/23/2010

On 08/21/2010 at approximately 0220 hours officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Alvarado Street regarding several shots heard in the area. When officers arrived they observed three subjects fleeing the area on foot. Two of the subjects were contacted and detained. During the course of the investigation it was determined that the three subjects had broken into several vehicles in the neighborhood. A resident confronted the subjects from her balcony and during the confrontation one of the subjects shot at the resident with a pellet gun. Investigators are requesting that anyone with information regarding this case to call Detective Luis Mancha at (805) 385-7664 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

Added: 8/23/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoints

The Oxnard Police Department will continue its summer crackdown on impaired driving as the Traffic Unit conducts a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 20th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. So far this year, the Oxnard Police Department has arrested over 618 drivers for DUI. During the last weekend in July, we arrested 25 DUI drivers over three days.

Added: 8/19/2010

Press release - Carjacking Arrest and Vehicle Pursuit

On 8-17-10 at around 10:25 PM, officers responded to a call of a shooting victim. Upon officers arrival they located the victim in front of a residence. Medical personnel attempted to revive the victim with negative results. Witnesses told officers that the suspect and victim had a physical altercation and during the fight the victim was shot. The victim attempted to run into the residence for help when he collapsed from his injuries. The suspect then fled the scene on foot.

Added: 8/18/2010

Press release - Burglary arrest

On 08/16/2010 at approximately 1030 hours, Officers of the Oxnard Police Department received information about a stolen vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 1600 block of S. Oxnard Bl. Investigators from the Ventura County Auto Theft Taskforce (VENCAT) conducted surveillance on the vehicle.

Added: 8/16/2010

Press release - Possible Assault

On 8-16-2010 at approximately 0730 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a subject down in the alley of 560 S. A St., in the City of Oxnard. Officers and paramedics arrived and found the victim suffering from critical injuries. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. Investigators are attempting to locate friends or family for the victim, with negative results. If anyone knows the victim or his family, they are urged to contact Detective Steve Funk immediately.

Added: 8/16/2010

On 08/16/2010 at approximately 0154 hours, a 35 year-old Oxnard resident was approached by three men. He knew one of the men and was going to give them a ride home. A suspect, who was later identified as a 16 year-old Oxnard gang member, produced a handgun and put it to the victim’s head. He demanded money from the victim while pointing a handgun at him. The victim gave them what little money he had while two other suspects threatened him with beer bottles. After the victim gave them his money, the suspects stole his Toyota Camry. The victim contacted the Police Department and the vehicle description was broadcast to patrol officers.

Added: 8/16/2010

Press release - Mother Arrested for Causing Injury to Daughter in Drunk Driving Crash

An Oxnard mother was arrested for suspicion of felony drunk driving and felony child endangerment by Oxnard police following an early-morning crash that injured her 5-year-old daughter. Oxnard police received a call of a collision at Harbor Freight Tools on E. Third Street at 2:49 a.m. The crash was witnessed by security personnel on duty at the business.

Added: 8/16/2010

Press release - Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect

On 08/10/2010 at approximately 1924 hours in the 100 block South Rose Avenue, shots were fired into a vehicle occupied by three individuals. After the shooting the suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victim vehicle was located several blocks away. There were no injuries. The area was searched for the suspects with negative results.

Added: 8/16/2010

Press release - Shooting Suspect Arrested

On 8/5/10 at approximately 1829 hours Oxnard Police were dispatched to the 900 block of South Ventura Road regarding a shooting that had just occurred. When officers arrived they located two victims that had sustained gunshot wounds. One of the victims had sustained a gunshot wound to his right arm and the other victim had sustained two gunshot wounds to his left hand. Both victims were transported to VCMC where they treated for their injuries and later released.

Added: 8/16/2010

Press release - Burglary Attempted Robbery

On 8-13-10 Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a burglary in progress to a business in the 100 block of North Oxnard Boulevard. Officers contacted an employee at the business and learned that he was the victim of an attempted robbery. No property was taken during the attempted robbery. The suspects fled the area on foot, however they were followed by an independent witness.

Added: 8/13/2010

Press release - Multi-Location Search Warrants

After a month long robbery investigation, members of the Violent Crimes Unit were able to identify six persons that were responsible for the incident. Due to the nature of the crime that was committed, SWAT teams from Oxnard, Ventura, and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department were utilized to serve several warrants at various locations in the City of Oxnard and Ventura.

Added: 8/12/2010

Press release - Serious Injury Traffic Collision

On Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at about 1255 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car on Gonzales Road west of Oxnard Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers found that a black, Honda Accord, driven by Angeles, 83 years old of Camarillo had struck a pedestrian (Vargas, 32 years old of Oxnard).

Added: 8/11/2010

Press release - Shots Fired

Added: 8/11/2010

Press release - Robbery with a handgun

On 08/09/10, at approximately 0145 hrs., two adult males were walking in the 600 block of Hueneme Rd. when they were confronted by the 2 above described suspects. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victims’ property. After obtaining the property, while the suspects were fleeing W/B on Hueneme Rd. near J Street, one of the suspects fired one round into the air.

Added: 8/9/2010

Press release - Victim Interrupts Auto Theft in Progress; Suspect Arrested

Added: 8/6/2010

The observations of an alert Oxnard resident led to the arrest of a juvenile suspected in two vehicle crimes early this morning. At 0654 hours, Oxnard police received a call of an auto theft in progress in the 700 block of Forest Park Blvd. The 30-year-old victim (whose identity is being withheld by police) watched his vehicle, a Chevrolet pick-up, being driven without his consent. The victim chased the suspect on foot and detained the juvenile until police arrived.

Added: 8/4/2010

Press release - Oxnard Police Arrest 25 Drivers For DUI Over The Weekend

A total of twenty-five DUI arrests were made over the weekend from July 30th to August 1st by the Oxnard Police Department, which deployed additional officers to conduct strict DUI enforcement throughout the city. Three of the arrests were made on Friday night at the Traffic Unit’s DUI checkpoint.

Added: 8/3/2010

Press release - Armed Robbery

On 8/1/10 at approximately 1250 hours Oxnard Police were dispatched to the 400 block of N. McKinley regarding a robbery that had just occurred. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who stated that he was walking in the 400 block of North McKinley when he was approached by two subjects. The two subjects pointed semi-automatic handguns at the victim and demanded his property. After taking the victim’s property both subjects fled the area on foot.

Added: 8/2/2010

Press release - Robbery, Kidnapping, and Carjacking arrest

On 7/31/10 at approximately 0205 hours officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of south “J” Street regarding a robbery that had just occurred. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who stated that he was sitting in his vehicle in the area of Seventh Street and Oxnard Blvd. A male and two females entered the victim’s vehicle and told him to drive. While the victim was with the subjects they brandished knives, robbed him of his money, and took additional property belonging to the victim. The subjects drove the victim around and then dropped the victim off in the 2200 block of south “J” Street.

Added: 8/2/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoint on July 30th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. The checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Pleasant Valley Road west of Rose Avenue.

Added: 8/2/2010

Press release - Fatal Vehicle Collision (2 Fatalities)

On July 28, 2010, at approximately 1909 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to Victoria Avenue, South of Gonzales Road after receiving a call of a roll-over collision involving two vehicles. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that the vehicles, a white, BMW sedan and a red, Ford compact had collided in the southbound lanes. As a result of the collision, the red compact had overturned, trapping the driver, Shannon Martinez, 26 of Ventura.

Added: 7/29/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, July 30th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 7/28/2010

Press release - Robbery with a handgun to a Business

On 7-27-10, at approximately 5:32 P.M., officers were dispatched to Farmacia Estrella “Star Pharmacy” located at 5020 South “C” St. reference an armed robbery. Officers discovered two subjects entered the pharmacy and immediately went behind the counter. The suspects ordered the owner to open up the cabinets containing different medications. The suspects wore unknown colored bandanas that covered their face, hooded sweatshirts, and gloves.

Added: 7/28/2010

Press release - Hit and Run

Rodriguez was crossing in the crosswalk while riding his bicycle at Colonia Rd. and Oxnard Blvd. when the suspect vehicle ran the red light and struck the victim bicyclist. The suspect, later identified as Oxnard resident Jose Vega, fled the scene in the vehicle however several witnesses stayed in the area to provide descriptions of the suspect vehicle with the direction of travel. Two other witnesses followed the suspect vehicle long enough to provide officers with an accurate description of the black Ford Expedition along with the license plate and last known direction of travel.

Added: 7/26/2010

Press release - Six Arrested for Fighting at Party

On 07-25-2010 at 2332 hours, Oxnard police received numerous calls of a large fight in the 800 block of Cedar Court. The callers reported dozens of people fighting and throwing beer bottles, chairs and tables. Oxnard police arrived in two minutes and requested an additional two dozen police officers to deal with the crowd of 150 attending a baby shower in the courtyard of an apartment complex. Fire and ambulance were also dispatched to treat three injured victims.

Added: 7/26/2010

Press release - Vehicle pursuit

Oxnard Police located an unoccupied stolen vehicle in the area of Jasmine and Elder Streets in Oxnard. The vehicle was a White Ford Edge stolen from the City of Camarillo during a residential burglary that occurred on 7-12-10. At about 4:00 PM today the suspect, later identified as Conrad Moraga, entered the stolen vehicle and drove off. A traffic stop was attempted, however Moraga led officers on a high-speed pursuit lasting about 22 minutes. Moraga drove recklessly to the City of Ventura before returning to Oxnard. The Sheriff’s helicopter was requested and arrived in time to assist with the pursuit. The pursuit ended at Gonzales and Lantana Streets in Oxnard when Moraga collided with another vehicle. He attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended at the collision scene.

Added: 7/26/2010

Press release - CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING PROGRAM

On Aug. 24th, 2010, the Oxnard Police Department is hosting the phase one training class of the “Crime Free Multi-Housing program”. The hours of the class are from 8a.m.-5p.m. in the Thousand Oaks room at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center at 800 South Hobson Way, in Oxnard.

Added: 7/20/2010

Press release - Attempt Residential Burglaries

On 07/16/2010 between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM two suspects attempted entry to one a residence on the 800 block of Cedar Court and then again on the 900 block of Cedar Court. The same two suspects attempted entry to a third residence on the 1100 block of Cedar Street. In two cases, the suspects attempted to open a window to the door and on the third they attempted to pry off a window screen.

Added: 7/19/2010

Press release - 7th Annual Strawberry Fields 5K and Triathlon

The 7th annual Strawberry Fields 5K and Triathlon will be taking place this weekend at Oxnard State Beach Park. The event begins on Saturday, July 17th, with a 5K run that starts at 9:00 A.M. On Sunday, July 18th, the triathlon will start at 7:30 A.M. and is expected to have over 1,000 participants.

Added: 7/14/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Carjacking

On 7-13-10 at 6:00 PM, officers responded to the area of Vineyard and Oxnard Blvd in regards to an assault victim. Upon officers arrival they contacted the victim that was suffering from a cut to his hand. He told officers that he was exiting his work in the 3100 block of North Ventura Rd when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect told the victim that his car was broken down nearby and he needed a ride. The victim took the suspect to the area of Vineyard and Oxnard Blvd.

Added: 7/14/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Stabbing)

On 7-13-10 at around 8:00 PM Officers responded to a stabbing victim at Sierra Park located at Lantana and Indigo. Upon officers arrival they found the victim had been transported by private vehicle to the hospital. Officers responded to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where the victim was being treated for a single stab wound to the back. The victim is listed in serious but stable condition.

Added: 7/14/2010

Press release - Man Arrested for Grand Theft from Vehicle

At 10:46 a.m. this morning, Oxnard police received an emergency call of a fight in progress. The reporting party told Oxnard police and fire dispatchers that a burglary suspect was fighting with the apparent victim in the 1900 block of El Cajon Court. Officers were sent to the location with lights and siren.

Added: 7/13/2010

Press release - Thefts from coin operated laundry rooms

DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR THE OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED NUMEROUS CALLS FOR SERVICE INVOLVING THE THEFT OF MONEY FROM COIN OPERATED LAUNDRY MACHINES. THE MAJORITY OF THE REPORTED CASES WERE RECEIVED FROM APARTMENT COMPLEX’S THAT OFFER LAUNDRY ROOM FACILITIES.

Added: 7/12/2010

Press release - Man with a Gun

On the above date and time the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department requested the assistance of the Oxnard Police Department regarding a man with a gun banging on doors at the above location. Several Patrol officers and officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were dispatched code three (lights and sirens) to the location.

Added: 7/12/2010

Press release - Robbery Arrest

On 7-11-10 at approximately 0305 hours officers were dispatched reference a subject with a knife in the 200 block of East Elm Street in Oxnard. When officers arrived they observed two subjects in a nearby school, one of which fled on foot. The second subject was found to be the victim of a robbery.

Added: 7/12/2010

Press release - Ten Crashes Result in Impaired Driver Arrest

On July 11, 2010 at about 0335 hours, a white Honda Accord, driven by Maria Rodriguez, was rear-ended by a beige Pontiac Grand Am near the intersection of Sanford Street and Beaumont Ave. The driver of the Grand Am fled the collision scene in her car. Rodriguez and her passenger, Madrigal, found the Grand Am near the intersection of Vanetta Street and Beaumont. The driver of the car was passed out behind the wheel.

Added: 7/12/2010

Press release - Armed Robbery Person

On 7-10-2010 at approximately 0600 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a robbery that occurred in the area of Edgewood and M St. in the city of Oxnard. The victim told the officers that he was parked and seated in his vehicle with some friends, when the two suspects approached and demanded money from the victim. One of the suspects later identified as suspect Lopez was armed with a knife. The victim handed over his money, and the suspects fled the area.

Added: 7/12/2010

Press release - Armed Robbery (Business)

On the above date and time officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a robbery at a business with a shot fired. Upon officers arrival they contacted the business owner. He said that he was in the business when the armed gunman entered. The gunman demanded money. Before the victim could open the cash register, the suspect fired a shot into a rear storage area of the business. The business owner was not injured during the incident. There were no other customers in the store during the incident.

Added: 7/9/2010

Press release - Assault With A Deadly Weapon (stabbing)

On 7-6-10 at approximately 1130 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a fight involving a knife, in the Wal-Mart Parking Lot located at 2001 N. Rose Avenue. The suspect was seen leaving the scene in a white vehicle. Officers located this vehicle in the area. The suspect was contacted and found to have a stab wound to her forearm. The victim was contacted by investigators at St. John’s Hospital and was found to have several stab wounds to her right arm and several other abrasions.

Added: 7/6/2010

Press release - 245(a)(2)PC – Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Firearm)

On 7-5-10, at approximately 1923 hours, officers responded to the 1300-blk of West Birch Street reference contacting a victim of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim who told officers he was riding his skateboard in the neighborhood when he was confronted by a group of males. One of these males, later identified as the suspect, made a comment to the victim about his skateboard. The victim ignored the suspect and he rode his skateboard home.

Added: 7/6/2010

Press release - Pursuit Traffic Collision

On Monday July 5, 2010 at about 5:17 PM, Officer’s Phil Flores and Roque Rivera of the Oxnard Police Department were working a two-person patrol unit. They observed a silver 2006 Nissan Maxima commit a traffic violation in the area of Wooley Road and A Street. Officer’s Flores and Rivera attempted a traffic enforcement stop on the Nissan. The Nissan, later found to be driven by Ricky Allen Ritter, failed to yield to the police officers and a pursuit ensued through several streets in Oxnard.

Added: 7/6/2010

Press release - Kidnapping, Stolen Vehicle

On 7-5-10, at approximately 0303 hours, officers responded to the 1800-block of La Puerta Avenue reference contacting a victim regarding her vehicle being stolen with her 4 year old daughter still inside the vehicle. The victim, Shalawan Wilson, told officers on 7-4-10, she was with her children celebrating the 4th of July when she received a phone call from her ex-boyfriend, suspect Kason Williams, asking for a ride. Victim Wilson agreed to give Williams and his associates a ride and picked them up in the 600-block of East Hueneme Road in the city of Port Hueneme.

Added: 7/5/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

As the 2010 July 4th holiday weekend has begun, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit has started its DUI enforcement efforts by conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on July 2nd from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.

Added: 7/3/2010

Press release - Narcotics / Assault Weapon Arrest

On July 1, 2010, at about 1430 hours, members of Oxnard Police Department’s Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Unit served a search warrant on Cesar Reyes at his residence in the 700 block of Teakwood Street in the City of Oxnard.

Added: 7/2/2010

Press release - Robbery to a Business

On 6-30-10, at approximately 9:07 P.M., a subject entered the Jack in the Box Restaurant, 550 South Victoria Avenue, and ordered food from the clerk. When the clerk opened up the cash register, the suspect pointed a handgun at the clerk and ordered the clerk to hand over all of the money.

Added: 7/2/2010

Press release - Fireworks Enforcement

In 2009 the 238-officer Oxnard Police Department deployed 128 officers on July 4th. Between May 1st and July 5th 2009 there were 303 total fireworks disturbance calls.

Added: 7/1/2010

Press release - 13th Annual Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor

On July 4th, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 13th annual 4th of July event.

Added: 6/30/2010

Press release - Independence Day Weekend DUI Operations

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting several DUI operations over this July 4th weekend.

Added: 6/30/2010

Press release - Mounted Unit Deployed for Fireworks Suppression

The popular and effective Oxnard Police Department Mounted Unit will be deployed Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 4th as part of the Agency’s fireworks suppression strategy.

Added: 6/30/2010

Press release - Arnold Road Closure

Arnold Road will again be closed on Sunday, July 4th, from 4 PM to 2 AM.

Added: 6/29/2010

Press release - Traffic Alert - *ADDENDUM*

Members of the media have inquired about the driver’s name.

Added: 6/28/2010

Press release - Traffic Alert

On 6-28-10, at 1100 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a single car traffic collision. Officers discovered that a Ford Explorer had collided into a power pole, dropping power lines across the roadway. Harbor Blvd. Between 5th Street and Gonzales Road is closed.

Added: 6/28/2010

Press release - Robbery suspect sketch

On 5-27-10, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a follow up investigation with the victims from the take-over robbery at 5 De Mayo Jewelry, 120 West Channel Islands Boulevard, that occurred on 5/19/10. The victims worked with officers and were able to produce a composite sketch of one of the suspects involved in this robbery.

Added: 6/25/2010

Press release - UPDATED PHOTOS Armed Robbery of Person (shot fired)

This afternoon investigators retrieved surveillance footage from inside the business prior to the robbery. This is the suspect prior to leaving the business and grabbing the victim’s purse.

Added: 6/25/2010

Press release - Armed Robbery of Person (shot fired)

On 6/25/10 around 06:55 AM, Officers responded to a call of a robbery that had just occurred to a person at 2814 Saviers Rd, outside the Lauderland Wash and Dry. Once officers arrived they were told a suspect was in the business while patrons were doing their laundry.

Added: 6/25/2010

Press release - Arrest of murder suspect

On 6-24-10, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a home invasion robbery in the 200 block of Deodar Avenue.

Added: 6/25/2010

Press release - Vehicle Pursuit

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police Officers attempted to stop Suspect Meza for failing to stop at a stop sign.

Added: 6/24/2010

On June 18, 2010, Oxnard Police detectives arrested Pablo Manuel Cruz (D.O.B. 2/21/91) for the drive-by shooting murder of thirteen-year-old Joseph Jacquez. Jacquez was shot to death at 1st Street and Roosevelt Avenue on June 10, 2009.

Added: 6/21/2010

Press release - Robbery (Update)

On 6/15/10, officers from the Oxnard Police Department contacted the victim of a robbery at the Ventura County Medical Center.

Added: 6/17/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

During game 6 of the NBA Championship Series, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on June 15th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 11 P.M.

Added: 6/16/2010

Press release - Suspicious Circumstances

On 6-15-10 at approximately 7:30pm, officers responded to Eastwood Park in the City of Oxnard regarding suspicious circumstances.

Added: 6/16/2010

Press release - Robbery/ Stolen Vehicle

The victim reported that, on 06/14/10, at approximately 1930 hours, he was walking in the parking lot in the 800 block of W. Wooley Rd.

Added: 6/15/2010

The victim reported that, on 06/14/10, at approximately 2030 hours, he was walking on the north side of Johnson Creek Park when he was confronted by (3) Hispanic male suspects, all armed with handguns.

Added: 6/15/2010

Press release - DUI Saturation Patrol Results

On 6-15-10, officers responded to Ventura County Medical Center and contacted the victim, who wished to report a robbery that occurred 9 days prior on June 5, 2010.

Added: 6/15/2010

On Sunday, June 13th, 2010, officers from the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit conducted DUI saturation patrol between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and midnight.

Added: 6/14/2010

Press release - OXNARD POLICE WILL DEPLOY SPECIAL DUI ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS

The Oxnard Police Department will have several officers conducting DUI saturation patrol in Oxnard on Sunday, June 13th from 5:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. in conjunction with the NBA World Championship Game 5.

Added: 6/14/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Stabbing)

On 6-12-10 at around 2300 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to an assault victim at St. John’s Regional Medical Center.

Added: 6/14/2010

Press release - Battery with Serious Bodily Injury

On 6-12-10 at approximately 0047 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a call of vehicles disturbing and a possible fight in the 2300 block of Natalie Place

Added: 6/14/2010

Press release - Grand Theft Person

On June 10, 2010, the victim was purchasing items from the 7-11 and was standing at the counter. The 17-year old suspect attempts to distract her by making small-talk, and then grabs the victim’s purse which was on the counter at her elbow.

Added: 6/10/2010

Press release - Memorial Day Weekend “Avoid the 14” Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

On May 29th, 2010, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 12:30 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department, Port Hueneme Police Department, Ventura Police Department, Santa Paula Police Department, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, and California State University Channel Islands conducted a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint in the city of Port Hueneme.

Added: 5/31/2010

Press release - Arrest for Child Pornography Distribution

On 5-28-10, investigators from the Internet Crimes Against Children Regional Task Force served an arrest warrant on Emmanuel Quezada, 25 years old, of Oxnard, for 15 documented counts of distribution of child pornography for commercial consideration.

Added: 5/31/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints on May 27th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight.

Added: 5/28/2010

Press release - Illegal Gambling / Slot Machines

During the month of May, 2010, the Oxnard Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice unit received information that the Paradise Video store at 2604 South Ventura Road was operating several slot machines in a rear room.

Added: 5/28/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint

As the Memorial Day weekend is approaching, the Oxnard Police Department will conduct a multi-location sobriety and drivers license checkpoint Thursday night, May 27th, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard.

Added: 5/26/2010

Press release - Commercial Burglary, Officer Involved Shooting

On 5-24-2010 at approximately 0507 hours, two officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a call of an “audible alarm from a business” that is located in the 3400 block of W. 5th St. When the officers arrived they noticed a broken front window to the business. One of the officers moved to the rear of the building while the second officer covered the front. The officer who went to the rear of the building reported that he heard movement coming from inside of the business. Around this time, the second officer reported seeing a subject inside the front side of the business.

Added: 5/24/2010

Press release - Occupied Stolen Vehicle with Arrest

On 5/22/10 at 04:45 hours, the Oxnard Police Department took a stolen vehicle report on a red 1991 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck taken from the area of Samuel Ave. & Lark St. On 5/22/10 at about 10:40 hours, the victim spotted her vehicle being driven through a shopping center in the 2800 block of Saviers Rd.

Added: 5/24/2010

Press release - Vehicle pursuit of stolen vehicle, injury roll over accident

On the above date and time Officers from the Oxnard Police Department located a stolen vehicle being driven by the above suspect in the city of Oxnard. Officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle and a vehicle pursuit ensued.

Added: 5/24/2010

Press release - Possession of a concealed weapon

On 5-21-10 around 1530 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Channel Island Boulevard and Rose Avenue regarding a fight.

Added: 5/24/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon arrest

On 5-21-10 around 0725 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of West Cedar Street regarding an assault with a metal pipe. The victim provided a description of the suspect and a responding officer located a 17 year old male Oxnard resident that matched the physical description nearby.

Added: 5/24/2010

Press release - 2010 Click It or Ticket mobilization

If you’re planning to hit the road for a late spring or early summer getaway, be sure that everyone in the car wears their seat belt on every trip, day and night. The Oxnard Police Department along with Law enforcement throughout the state will be looking for unbelted drivers and passengers as part of the 2010 Click It or Ticket mobilization, May 24 – June 6. This year, fines and fees have increased from $132 to $142 for first time adult seat belt violations. For children under 16, the fine is now $445 for a first time offense.

Added: 5/20/2010

Press release - Robbery Arrests

On 5-19-10 around 9:10 PM a robbery call came into dispatch at the Oxnard Police Department from the area of Spruce and “C” street. Upon officers arrival they contacted the victims of an armed robbery.

Added: 5/20/2010

Press release - Armed Robbery at Business

On 5-19-10 around 12:20 PM, Officers responded to a call of a take over robbery that had just occurred at 120 West Channel Islands Blvd the 5 De Mayo Jewelry store. Once officers arrived they were told that two suspect had entered the store while one suspect waited in the vehicle.

Added: 5/19/2010

Press release - Assault with a deadly weapon/Baseball Bat

On 5-17-10 at around 1115 hours, an Oxnard Police Department plain clothes officer observed subjects arguing in the 1400 block of Beverly Dr., in Oxnard. The officer observed the subjects get into separate vehicles and drive a short distance. The officer was in constant communication with Oxnard Police Dispatch, and uniformed officers were being sent to assist.

Added: 5/17/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Threats, and Narcotics Arrests

On 5-14-10 an assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 200 block of West Doris Ave. During that assault the suspect was identified by witnesses. This morning around 6:00 AM the suspect Nissa Magallon called the police because she was a victim of vandalism. During that contact she was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and arrested.

Added: 5/17/2010

Press release - Attempt Murder Arrest

On 5/14/10 around 8:35 PM officers were dispatched to a call of a stabbing in the 900 block of South Ventura Rd. Upon arrival, they located two victims that were suffering from stab wounds. One victim was stabbed in the chest and abdomen while the other had suffered a superficial stab wound to his arm. Both victims were transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center. The 18 year-old victim went into emergency surgery where he is listed in critical condition.

Added: 5/17/2010

Press release - Serious Injury Traffic Collision

On Friday, May 14, 2010 at about 3:45 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to an injury collision in the 1500 block of West Channel Islands Blvd. When officers arrived, they found a motorcycle had collided into a tree on the north side of Channel Islands Blvd. Officers also found a male lying on the ground 59 feet west of the tree. The male sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center by Gold Coast Ambulance.

Added: 5/17/2010

Press release - 187 Homicide

On 5/13/2010 at approximately 7:00 pm, a vehicle with several subjects was traveling W-B in the 500 Block of E. Yucca St. The occupants of the vehicle noticed several subjects standing in front of a house. Looks were exchanged between the two groups and the driver of the vehicle stopped the car.

Added: 5/17/2010

Press release - Road closures for the 27th Annual Strawberry Festival

The 27th annual Strawberry Festival will be held this weekend, May 15th and 16th, at College Park. Over the past several years, the festival has experienced crowds totaling 70,000 over the two day event.

Added: 5/13/2010

Press release - Assault with a deadly weapon/Stabbing

On 5-13-10 at around midnight. The victim was walking in the alley of the 3300 block of Sycamore Dr. when 3 Hispanic Males approximately 21 years of age came up from behind the victim and began to assault him. The victim suffered several stab wounds on his back. The victim was transported to St. Johns where he is in serious, but stable condition. An investigation is continuing.

Added: 5/13/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Arrest)

On 5-8-10 at around 1015 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a home invasion robbery in the 1300 block of Torero Drive. Upon arrival the victims told the officers that the suspects knocked on the door of their residence. The victims could see that the suspects were wearing security guard badges.

Added: 5/10/2010

On 5-7-10 around 3:34 PM Officers responded to a call of a fight in the intersection of Rose Ave and Channel Islands Blvd. When officers arrived they located a victim of an assault. The victim was hit by a pipe and stabbed. The victim was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Added: 5/10/2010

Press release - Search Warrant and arrest for child endangerment and accessory to a crime

On 5/6/10 detectives from the Oxnard Police Department conducted search warrants in the 2600 block of Rudder Ave in the City of Port Hueneme and the 2100 block of Brigham Street in the City of Oxnard. This was in relation to two robberies that occurred on 4/23/10 in the City of Oxnard. The suspects that were arrested in the robberies were Dante Payne and David Lumas (refer to press release sent on 4/26/2010).

Added: 5/10/2010

Press release - Cinco de Mayo DUI Saturation Patrol

For the Cinco de Mayo holiday, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit deployed four officers to conduct DUI saturation patrol between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and midnight.

Added: 5/6/2010

Press release - DUI Saturation Patrol Results

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted DUI saturation patrols on Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M. During these patrols, officers stopped 78 drivers, conducted 25 DUI investigations, and arrested nine drivers for DUI. One of the drivers arrested for DUI was under the age of 21 and had a blood alcohol level of .12. Officers also issued 35 citations to drivers for various vehicle code violations.

Added: 5/3/2010

Press release - Brandishing of a firearm, Resisting Arrest

On 4-30-10 at around 1:45 PM, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to Owl Towing, 2981 Ventura Bl. reference a subject standing in front of the business threatening employees and brandishing a shotgun. Investigation revealed the identity of the subject as 28-year old Juan Carlos Guerrero who fled prior to officers’ arrival in a brown Datsun 280z license: 1PIZ512.

Added: 5/3/2010

Press release - Serious Injury Vehicle Collision

On Thursday, April 29, 2010, at about 1505 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to a vehicle versus a pedestrian injury collision, at the intersection of Kamala Street and Lassen Street. When officers arrived, they discovered that a blue 2002 Ford Explorer had collided with a 6 years old boy. Upon making contact with the child, officers found that he, had sustained head injuries as a result of the collision. He was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center and later transported to Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Added: 5/3/2010

Press release - Cinco de Mayo DUI saturation patrols

Cinco de Mayo has become a traditional time for many to celebrate California’s rich cultural history. But it is also a night out with expected dangers when someone chooses to drink alcohol and drive. The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will have several officers patrolling the streets of Oxnard searching for DUI drivers this weekend starting Friday night, April 30th at 7:00 P.M. There will be ten officers conducting DUI enforcement Friday night until 2:00 A.M. The following night, May 1st, additional officers will be deployed to conduct DUI enforcement.

Added: 4/29/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Shooting)

On 4-27-10 at around 7:22 PM officers were dispatched to a call of two shooting victims in the 100 block of West Hill Street. Upon officers arrival they located one victim suffering from a minor injury to her head. The second victim was located during a search of the neighborhood but had sustained no injuries. The injured victim was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center where she is listed in stable condition.

Added: 4/28/2010

Press release - Gang member in possession of firearm

On April 26, 2010, at approximately 1600 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on a 1991 Honda Accord in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Jefferson Square.

Added: 4/27/2010

Press release - 211 PC – Robbery - 182(a)(1)PC - Conspiracy

On 4-26-10, officers were patrolling the 1600-block of South Oxnard Boulevard when they saw a silver 4 door vehicle that matched the description of a vehicle recently used in several robberies which occurred over the weekend. The suspects driving this silver vehicle were described as 2 African American males in their mid 20’s. Officers eventually contacted the solo driver, Dante Payne, and during the course of the investigation, officers located several large knives in Payne’s vehicle. Payne was later taken into custody for possessing a deadly weapon and the vehicle was impounded.

Added: 4/27/2010

Press release - Arrest of Hit and Run Fatal Collision Suspect

On April 22, 2010, at 0940 hours, Clifford Bernard McLucas, a 52 year old resident of Oxnard, was arrested for vehicular manslaughter and felony hit and run in connection with the December 23, 2009, traffic collision death of Daloris Galiney.

Added: 4/26/2010

Press release - Arrest of a wanted subject in a vacant apartment

On 4/23/10 at approximately 3:00 p.m. Senior Officer Felice Thompson, Senior Officer Jose Silva and Officer Mike Wood were conducting a check of an unsecured vacant apartment complex in the 4600 block of Cloyne Street. While conducting their check they encountered two trespassers in one of the apartments. The subjects attempted to hide from officers inside the apartment but both were located and arrested.

Added: 4/26/2010

Press release - Suspicious Circumstances

In the past few days there have been two incidents in which young children were contacted by an individual while walking down the street. The first incident occurred April 17th at 4:25 pm and involved a 12 year old girl who was approached in the 2000 block of North Ventura Road.

Added: 4/26/2010

Press release - Police Pursuit and Capture

On April 22, 2010 at 10:20 PM, Gabriel Marquez and the victim, became involved in an argument in an automobile in the area of Ventura Road and Elm St. Marquez struck the victim in the face with a loaded handgun, causing an injury to the victims face. The victim came into the lobby of the Oxnard Police Department to report the incident.

Added: 4/26/2010

Officers observed a black Chev Tahoe at the Chevron Station where the four occupants were acting suspiciously. The occupants entered the vehicle and drove onto Gonzales Road. Officers followed the vehicle and the vehicle began to drive at a high rate of speed, exceeding the speed limit.

Added: 4/21/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Shooting

On 04/17/10, at approximately 2237 hours, officers responded to a 911 call of a shooting victim in the 200 block of Chester Way. Upon arrival officers located the victim in a nearby apartment. The victim, Jaime Lopez, had sustained a single gunshot wound to his right knee.

Added: 4/19/2010

Press release - Man breaks own leg while fleeing from police

A man fractured his own leg while fleeing from officers in midtown Oxnard this morning. On 4/17/10 at about 1030 hours, K-9 Officer Roger Ramirez was on routine patrol when he observed a white station wagon at a high rate of speed on “A” Street approaching Palm Drive. The car almost struck a pedestrian crossing legally at the intersection.

Added: 4/19/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Drivers License checkpoints on April 16th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. The first checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Pleasant Valley Road @ C Street. The second checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Channel Islands Boulevard @ M Street.

Added: 4/19/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint

As the California Office of Traffic Safety has named 2010, “The Year of the Checkpoint,” the Oxnard Police Department will conduct another multi-location sobriety and drivers license checkpoint Friday night, April 16th, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 4/15/2010

Press release - Robbery with a handgun

On 4/14/10 at approximately 1930 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to an armed robbery that occurred in the 1400 block of Doris Avenue. The victim was not injured.

Added: 4/15/2010

Press release - Assault with a deadly weapon

On 4/14/10 at approximately 1840 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of El Dorado Avenue regarding a stabbing victim. When officers arrived they contacted the victim. The victim was transported to Saint John’s Hospital with superficial stab wounds and was listed in stable condition. The wounds are not life threatening.

Added: 4/15/2010

Press release - Vehicle pursuit and gang members in possession of firearm

On April 12, 2010 at approximately 1600 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2007 silver Pontiac Vibe in the area of Ventura Road and Channel Islands Blvd. The driver, Manuel Cortez failed to yield and a vehicle pursuit ensued. At the termination of the pursuit, Cortez and a male passenger, Eric Hartman, fled from the vehicle on foot. As they fled they discarded a loaded 9mm machine pistol. Hartman was taken into custody after a brief foot chase and Cortez was taken into custody after being found in hiding in a trashcan during an area search.

Added: 4/13/2010

Press release - Assault with Deadly Weapon

On April 11, 2010 at approximately 5:15pm, Oxnard Police Officers received a call of several subjects fighting in Southwest Park, 2900 block of Fifth Street. Upon arrival, officers saw a large crowd in the park and several witnesses stated there had been a stabbing. The witnesses also pointed to a subject later identified as Leodegario Lopez and stated he was the suspect in the stabbing. Officers made contact with Lopez and recovered the weapon.

Added: 4/13/2010

On 4/9/10 at about 2303 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 100 block of North D Street. Upon arrival, officers found the injured victim in the common hallway of an apartment complex. Witnesses advised the suspect had entered an apartment in the complex after injuring the victim and was armed with a handgun.

Added: 4/12/2010

Press release - Robbery Arrest

On 4-8-10 at around 2:00 PM the victim was exiting a business in the 1900 block of Solar Drive. Upon reaching his vehicle he was confronted by the armed suspect. The suspect demanded money from the victim. After obtaining money the suspect demanded the victim drive him to several stores in the area in an attempt to purchase items and return them for cash.

Added: 4/8/2010

Press release - Oxnard Police Department Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon

The Kiwanis Club of Oxnard is pleased to once again host the Oxnard Police Department Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2010. The public is invited but reservations for the event are required. Tickets are $25 per person and can be paid for at the door. Space is limited!

Added: 4/8/2010

Press release - Gas Station Armed Robbery

On 04/06/10, at approximately 0152 hours, a silent hold up alarm call was received from Chevron Gas Station, 2251 N. Oxnard Blvd. It was confirmed that a robbery had just occurred. Information regarding the suspect’s description and direction of travel was broadcasted to the responding police units.

Added: 4/6/2010

Press release - Attempt Homicide

On April 04, 2010 at approximately 1:00am, Oxnard Police Officers received a call of a possible shooting victim in the 1300 block of Gardenia Street. Upon arrival, one victim was found with a gunshot wound to the face. The victim was transported to a local hospital and listed in serious condition.

Added: 4/5/2010

Press release - Attempted Homicide

On 4/3/10 at about 2100 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a stabbing victim in the 1700 block of East Fifth Street. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition.

Added: 4/5/2010

Press release - Cultivation of marijuana for sales arrest.

On 3-30-10 during the early morning hours investigators assigned to the Violent Crimes Unit conducted a search warrant. This search warrant was to obtain tagging paraphernalia and additional associated items. During the search warrant investigators located a small grow of marijuana and evidence for sales paperwork.

Added: 3/30/2010

Press release - Narcotic Arrest

At 2350 hours on 3/28/10 Officer Floriano and Officer Stevens were on patrol in a black and white police unit. They observed a Toyota Camry driving near Gonzales Road and Oxnard Boulevard with an inoperative rear light. The officers initiated a traffic stop but the suspect vehicle did not stop immediately. The suspect vehicle made two right turns eventually stopping on C Street north of Gonzales Road. As the officers approached the driver, Jose Gil, they observed him remove some objects from beside the driver seat and place these objects into his mouth. Gil was removed from the vehicle and placed into a prone position on the roadway. Gil eventually spit the objects out which turned out to be .4 grams of narcotics. Additional narcotics were also located inside the vehicle. Gil was arrested for transporting narcotics, under the influence of narcotics, evading police and resisting and/or delaying a police officer.

Added: 3/29/2010

On 3-28-10 at 9:57 hours, officers responded to a call of a shooting at the in the 1900 block of Sanford St. Upon their arrival they contacted several witnesses that said the victim had been transported by private vehicle to St John’s Regional Medical Center. Assisting officers responded to the hospital and contacted the victim. The victim was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the face.

Added: 3/29/2010

Press release - Juveniles Arrested for Multiple Boat Burglary Counts

On March 28, 2010, at approximately 1334 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to 4901 S. “F” Street after receiving a call of a child that had been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers found that two children, a 3-year old male and an 11-year old male, had been struck by a vehicle driven by Estella Cruz. Both victims were transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where the 3-year old succumbed to his injuries. The 11-year old was treated for a broken arm and was later released.

Added: 3/29/2010

On Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:58 P.M., Oxnard police received a call about a found duffle bag in the 1400 block of Windshore Way. When officers arrived, the bag was found to be full of beer cans, wine and liquor bottles.

Added: 3/29/2010

Press release - Subject Rescued From Burning Vehicle

On Friday, March 26, 2010 at 9:40 p.m., Senior Officer Steven Funk was on patrol traveling southbound on Oxnard Blvd. at Spur Dr. when he observed a Toyota Camry stopped at the side of the road. This vehicle was on fire with flames coming from inside the engine compartment. Senior Officer Funk saw a subject, later identified as William Page, inside the vehicle sitting in the driver’s seat but making no attempt to get out. The victim was conscious but unresponsive to the instructions of the officer. Senior Officer Funk approached the car which now had smoke and flames beginning to enter the passenger compartment. Senior Officer Funk opened the driver’s door and dragged the victim to safety.

Added: 3/29/2010

Press release - Shooting into an unoccupied vehicle

On 3-26-10 officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting in the 1200 block of West Birch Street. Upon arrival officers discovered that a parked vehicle was struck by gunfire. No victims were located at the scene. Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a black vehicle. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Alex Arnett at 805-486-6297 or Crime Stoppers.

Added: 3/29/2010

Press release - Arrest for Attempted Residential Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools

On 3/25/2010, at about 11:15 P.M., a resident arrived home in their vehicle when they noticed a male subject standing on top of the eave of the second story of their home located in the 1100 block of Offshore Street, Oxnard. The male subject was attempting to open a second story window. The subject jumped off the roof and fled when confronted by the resident of the home. Responding Oxnard police officers located a subject who fit the description of the subject who fled a short distance from the victim’s residence. The subject was identified by the resident and arrested.

Added: 3/29/2010

Press release - Graffiti Vandals in Custody

On 3/26/10 at 1405 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were monitoring the drainage canal to the rear of the Wagon Wheel Ice Skating Rink reference ongoing graffiti to the walls and canal.

Added: 3/29/2010

Press release - Murder Suspect Arrested

A second suspect was arrested in connection with the November 9, 2009 murder of Michael Wade Thursday morning. Terrance Morrow, 29 years of Oxnard was taken into custody without incident early Thursday morning by the Barstow Police Department.

Added: 3/25/2010

Press release - Homicide Suspect Arrested

Brian Starks, a 35 year old resident of Ventura County was arrested for murder early this morning in connection with the November 9, 2009 homicide of Michael Wade. Ventura County Sheriff’s Department S.W.A.T. along with S.W.A.T. officers from the Oxnard Police Department served simultaneous search warrants in Camarillo and Oxnard this morning. The warrant service was in response obtaining an arrest warrant for Starks yesterday afternoon. Starks was found at a relative’s house located in the 700 block of Mobil Ave in Camarillo. He was taken into custody without incident.

Added: 3/24/2010

Press release - Auto Burglars Arrested

An alert citizen reports a car alarm sounding in the carports of the 700 Block of West Channel Islands Blvd. He goes to investigate, and is confronted by two males, one of which brandishes a butterfly-type-knife. Another concerned resident waves down a responding police cruiser, and the suspects flee on foot. Officers Robert Valenzuela and Jaime Miranda capture both suspects after a short foot chase, and the stolen car stereo is recovered.

Added: 3/24/2010

Press release - Suspect arrested for vehicle burglary

On 3-23-10 at approximately 4:40pm, officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit identified a wanted subject walking in the area of Channel Islands Boulevard and Statham Boulevard. The subject was identified as 25 year-old Oxnard resident Efrain Hernandez who was wanted for a vehicle burglary that occurred in February 2010.

Added: 3/24/2010

Press release - Burglary Arrest

On March 23rd at approximately 9:54am officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Isabella St. to investigate a call of a suspicious subject. A resident had called police to alert them of a suspicious person in the backyard of a nearby home. The reporting person gave a description of the subject as well as a vehicle that was waiting in the area.

Added: 3/23/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Drivers License checkpoints on March 20th, 2010, from 8:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue @ First Street. The second checkpoint was conducted in the northbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard @ Second Street.

Added: 3/22/2010

Press release - Strong Arm 211PC Robbery Suspect Arrested

2145 hours. Officers Floriano and Stevens were working in a two man police unit in Colonia when they saw what appeared to be two subjects in a fight at Cooper Rd. and Grant Ave. As they approached, the smaller of the two subjects in the altercation saw the police approaching and yelled for help. Both subjects were detained. During their investigation they learned that larger of the subjects, Francisco Rodriguez (12/19/79), was a documented Colonia Chiques gang member on the gang injunction.

Added: 3/22/2010

Press release - Chop Shop Operation & Recovered Stolen Vehicles

On 3/18/10 at approximately 2245 hours, Oxnard officers responded to a possible theft of an auto tow dolly from the closed U-Haul rental yard at 3020 Saviers Rd., Oxnard. The suspects fled prior to the arrival of officers. Officers searching the area located the stolen tow dolly in the alley of the 400 block of E. Olive St. as Thomas Cortez and Mario Durazo tried to walk away. Cortez and Durazo were detained by officers and the subsequent investigation determined that a 1995 Nissan pick-up that the suspects had used to steal the tow dolly was also stolen in Oxnard on 3/17/10. Further, a 2002 Ford F-150 pick-up truck that they were attempting to load onto the stolen tow dolly in the alley was stolen in Oxnard on 3/12/10. Cortez was arrested for auto theft, a felony. Durazo was also arrested for auto theft as well for being in possession of a controlled substance (a felony) and being under the influence of a controlled substance (a misdemeanor).

Added: 3/22/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct a multi-location sobriety and drivers license checkpoint Saturday night, March 20th, from 8:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 3/22/2010

Press release - Child Endangerment - Possession of a stolen firearm - Possession of a loaded firearm

On 3/18/2010 at about 0156 hrs, officers responded to a call of a shooting victim at St. John’s Hospital. Jorge Ortiz initially stated that he was shot by an unknown suspect as he was getting into his vehicle in the alley in the 5300 block of South J Street. It became apparent from his gunshot wound to his left leg that the injury was self-inflicted.

Added: 3/18/2010

Press release - Officer Involved Shooting

At approximately 2321 hours on Wednesday, 3/17/2010 Oxnard Police detectives were investigating an incident that had been reported to them about three hours earlier. The detectives were investigating allegations of robbery and sexual assault that had been committed earlier that day upon a seventeen year old female. The female victim’s identity is being withheld, because of her age and nature of the crime.

Added: 3/18/2010

Press release - Online Police Reporting System

The Oxnard Police Department is proud to announce it will be providing a new online police reporting option to the public. The web based reporting system will allow the public to report certain incidents online provided there is no suspect information available at the time. The types of reports available for online filing are thefts of property under $5,000, vandalisms, annoying phone calls, lost property, and hit and run accidents with no valid suspect license plate or current location of suspect vehicle.

Added: 3/16/2010

Press release - 187 pc / Homicide

A 32 year old Oxnard resident was killed early Sunday morning after being stabbed by an unknown suspect and two other victims were hospitalized. David Cameron Gonzalez, 32 years and two friends drove to the area of the 100 block of S. “K” St in search of a party that was being held in the area. After they parked their car, the three victims began walking to look for the party, when they were attacked by several possible gang members. Gonzales and the two other victims were stabbed multiple times. Gonzalez died as a result of his injuries prior to being transported to the hospital. The other two victims’ were transported to a local hospital and are listed in serious condition.

Added: 3/15/2010

Press release - Weapons / narcotics arrests

On 03-13-10 at approximately 2215 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a silver 2000 Chevrolet Impala in the South alley of the 500 block of West Channel Islands Boulevard. The driver, Krista Munoz, refused to stop and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. During the pursuit the two male occupants, Guadalupe Lopez and Emilio Montiel, fled from the vehicle on foot. During a subsequent foot pursuit of both subjects, Montiel discarded a loaded .357 caliber revolver.

Added: 3/15/2010

Press release - Man Arrested for Impersonating Police Officer

On 1622 hours, Oxnard police received a call of a subject driving a black pick-up equipped with flashing red and blue lights and a siren in the 300 block of Vanderbilt Drive. The caller reported the pick-up driver attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the caller’s vehicle by illuminating the red and blue lights and sounding the siren. The caller believed the pick-up was an undercover police vehicle so he pulled to the right and stopped. The driver of the pick-up did not make direct contact with the caller but slowly passed by the caller’s vehicle.

Added: 3/15/2010

Press release - Three Suspects Arrested in Massage Business Murder

On 3-12-2010 at approximately 1600 hours, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit and officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit served three arrest warrants for the February 19, 2010 murder of Oxnard resident, Sun Cha Kays.

Added: 3/15/2010

Press release - Attempt Robbery

On March 10, 2010, at about 8:20 PM, Oxnard Police Officers Terry Dobrosky and Juanita Suarez observed a vehicle speeding near Anita and Colonia Rd in Oxnard. The officers observed the car stop, and the occupants contacting two individuals who were walking. The officers learned that the two persons observed walking had just attempted to rob by force a 20 year old Oxnard resident, who was in the car. The robbery was interrupted by a relative of the victim, and the occupants of the car were attempting to locate the suspects when the officers observed them.

Added: 3/11/2010

Press release - Gang Related Search Warrant and Arrest

On 2-21-10 Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the Wagon Wheel Bowling Alley 2801 Wagon Wheel Road regarding a man with a gun under his clothing. Patrol Officers detained 2 men who fit the description given by the reporting party. While searching the men for weapons, Officer Joseph Bentley located a loaded assault pistol with a high capacity magazine in Juan Avalos’ waistband. Avalos was arrested and he later posted bail.

Added: 3/11/2010

Press release - Attempt Kidnapping

On March 9, 2010 at about 7:55 PM, a 26 year old female resident of Oxnard was jogging in the area of Cesar Chavez Dr and Juanita Ave. A subject ran up behind her and grabbed her in a “bear hug”. The victim began to struggle and scream for help, and the suspect released the victim and walked away. The victim described her attacker as being a Hispanic male in his 20’s, 6-0 tall, with a heavy build. The victim told officers that she had seen a newer, white Chevrolet Impala earlier in her run that seemed to be following her.

Added: 3/10/2010

Press release - Attempted Murder

On 3/9/10, at 0957 hours, officers responded to a call of a stabbing that occurred in the 1200 block of Commercial Ave. Upon arrival, they located a victim that had sustained a stab wound to his chest.

Added: 3/9/2010

Press release - FOLLOW UP TO FEBRUARY 19TH BURGLARY/HOT PROWL PRESS RELEASE

DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY THE OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS OF BURGLARIES OR ATTEMPTED BURGLARIES TO RESIDENCES IN THE CITY.

Added: 3/8/2010

Press release - Home Invasion Robbery Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On 3-7-10 at 2118 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 500 block of W. Channel Islands Boulevard in regards to an assault. Upon arrival officers contacted the victim who had been assaulted by unknown subjects after they entered his apartment. The motive for the assault is unknown at this time.

Added: 3/8/2010

Press release - Felony Firearm Arrest

On 3-6-10 at about 0820 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 4300 block of Nimitz Dr., Oxnard. While the officers were walking up to the door of the residence, they encountered Charles Tucker as he was trying to leave. The officers immediately noticed he had what appeared to be a rifle concealed under his clothing. The officers ordered him to the ground and he was detained for further investigation. Tucker was found to be in possession of an SKS assault rifle with a folding stock, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia. Further investigation revealed that Tucker was a convicted felon and prohibited from firearm ownership or possession. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail for 4 felony charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by a felon, possession of a concealed firearm by a felon, possession of an assault rifle, and 2 misdemeanor charges of possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Added: 3/7/2010

Press release - Specialized Enforcement Detail Nets 9 Drunk Drivers

A directed patrol of downtown Oxnard late Friday night into early Saturday morning resulted in the arrest of 9 drivers for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs.

Added: 3/7/2010

Press release - Carjacking & Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On 3-4-10 at 6:00 P.M. officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a carjacking in the 1300 block of North “C” Street. The suspect assaulted the victim with a hammer and fled the area in the victim’s vehicle.

Added: 3/5/2010

Press release - Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Crash -- Two Arrested

On 3-4-10 at 7:13 P.M. officers from the Oxnard Police Department observed a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of West Juniper Street. Upon seeing the approaching police cars, the suspicious vehicle fled from the area driving the wrong way on the two-lane road.

Added: 3/5/2010

Press release - Carjacking & Assault with a Deadly Weapon

On 3-4-10 at 6:00 P.M. officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a carjacking in the 1300 block of North “C” Street. The suspect assaulted the victim with an unknown weapon and fled the area in the victim’s vehicle.

Added: 3/5/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted two Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints on February 26, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. until 12:00 A.M. The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Saviers Road at Laurel Street; the second in the southbound lanes of Oxnard Blvd. at Citrus Grove Ln.

Added: 3/1/2010

Press release - Gang members in possession of firearms

On 02/26/10 at 1545 hours, members from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit observed a vehicle occupied by several Oxnard gang members casing a residential area near Channel Islands High School. The subjects were subsequently seen tagging gang graffiti on a wall in the vicinity of the school. The subjects were contacted on a traffic stop as they attempted to leave the area in the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the subjects were in possession of two handguns, one of which was loaded. All three subjects were arrested for multiple weapons violations including possession of a handgun in a school zone, graffiti vandalism, possession of graffiti tools, and committing a crime for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

Added: 3/1/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct its third multi-location sobriety and drivers license checkpoint this month tomorrow night, February 26th, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 3/1/2010

Press release - Three Arrests Made in Oxnard Armed Robbery

On 2/20/2010, at about 1545 hours, officers responded to a call of a robbery. The victim told officers he was robbed by a Black male in possession of a black handgun. The suspect took the victim’s wallet and cellular phone. The suspect fled the area in a vehicle occupied with at least two other persons.

Added: 2/21/2010

Press release - 187 pc / Homicide

On 2-19-2010 at approximately 2000 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 4900 block of S. “C” St after receiving a call of an injured female. Upon the officer’s arrival they located the victim inside of a business, unconscious with an obvious head injury. The victim was transported to a local hospital and passed away a short time later.

Added: 2/20/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted a Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoint on February 19th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. The checkpoint was held in the northbound lanes of Ventura Road at Seventh Street.

Added: 2/20/2010

Press release - MARINA WEST BURGLARY SERIES

DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY THE OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS OF BURGLARIES OR ATTEMPTED BURGLARIES TO HOMES PRIMARILY LOCATED WITHIN THE MARINA WEST NEIGHBORHOOD. THE AFFECTED STREETS INCLUDE EL PORTAL WAY, MIRAMAR WALK AND NOVATO DRIVE.

Added: 2/19/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting its second of three multi-location sobriety and drivers license checkpoints this month on Friday night, February 19th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 2/17/2010

Press release - Homicide/ Suspect Arrested

A 65 year old Oxnard man died this morning from complications due to a stab wound sustained yesterday evening. On 2/16/10 at approximately 5:46 pm, officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 300 block of Cooper Rd. The victim who has not been positively identified was transported to a local hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. The victim subsequently succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 5:40 am today.

Added: 2/17/2010

Press release - Possible hand grenade discovered at Oxnard Costco parking lot

On 2-17-10, at approximately 10:07 AM, the Oxnard Police Department received a 911 call regarding a possible hand grenade that was discovered in the bed of a construction truck at the Oxnard Costco. Oxnard Police and Fire responded to Costco and upon initial examination of the device, determined that the immediate area surrounding Costco was to be evacuated and cordoned off which included the street Paseo Mercado. The Ventura County Sheriff’s bomb squad responded and recovered the device that which appeared to be a hand grenade. The device’s state will be determined by the bomb squad at another location.

Added: 2/17/2010

Press release - Attempt Murder (Stabbing)

On 2-16-10 at 5:46 PM, officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 300 block of Cooper Rd. Upon officer’s arrival they located the victim; he was suffering from a severe stab wound. The victim was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery. The victim is listed in critical condition.

Added: 2/17/2010

Press release - Attempt Murder (Assault)

On 2-13-10 at 10:30 PM, officers responded to a call of a fight in the 5100 block of Cypress Rd. Upon officers arrival they located the victim that was suffering from severe head trauma. The victim was rushed to St John’s Regional Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery. The victims condition is life threatening. Another victim of the assault had sustained a minor injury to his eye.

Added: 2/14/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints on February 12th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.

Added: 2/13/2010

Press release - ARREST OF JANE LAUT FOR THE MURDER OF HER HUSBAND DAVID LAUT

On 2-10-10, the Oxnard Police Department arrested 52 year old Jane Laut for the murder of her husband David Laut which took place back on August 28, 2009.

Added: 2/11/2010

Press release - 187 PC Homicide

On 2/10/2010 at approximately 2120 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Valley Park Dr after receiving a call of a female heard screaming in the area. Upon the officer’s arrival they located the victim, identified as 45 year old Francisca Herrera Sufle lying in the alley suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. Standing near the victim was Eduardo Herrera Ventura, 46 years.

Added: 2/11/2010

Press release - Suspects arrested for Loaded Firearm in Vehicle

On 2-10-10 at approximately 1600 hours Officers from the Oxnard Police Dept. were dispatched to the area of Juanita Avenue and Camino Del Sol after a citizen called to say there was a suspicious vehicle with several subjects inside the vehicle possibly smoking Marijuana. An Officer arrived soon after the call and observed a vehicle matching the description and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle began to travel slowly and was failing to yield to the officer. The vehicle eventually stopped and two passengers fled from the vehicle. Officers detained the remaining passengers. A search of the area was conducted however officers were unable to locate the outstanding suspects.

Added: 2/11/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting one of three multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints in February this Friday night, February 12th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Additional officers will be on patrol after the checkpoint conducting additional DUI enforcement.

Added: 2/10/2010

On February 8, 2010 at 7:35 PM the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a robbery at a business in the 3800 block of Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard. Upon arrival, officers discovered the business employee had suffered minor wounds inflicted during an altercation with the suspect. The employee did not require medical treatment.

Added: 2/9/2010

Press release - 211 PC – Robbery - 245 PC – Assault likely to cause great bodily injury

On February 7th, 2010, between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 10:00 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI saturation patrol for Super Bowl Sunday. Officers patrolled the City of Oxnard with an emphasis on impaired drivers and traffic enforcement.

Added: 2/8/2010

On 2-5-10, officers responded to the area of Oxnard Boulevard and First Street to contact a victim of a robbery. Upon officers’ arrival, they located the victim and noticed he had suffered a major head injury. The victim was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Added: 2/5/2010

Press release - Super Bowl Sunday DUI saturation patrol

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will have several officers patrolling the streets of Oxnard searching for DUI drivers this Super Bowl Sunday night from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Avoid the 14 Ventura County, will also have officers and deputies patrolling the cities of Santa Paula, Camarillo, Ojai, and Fillmore before and after the game.

Added: 2/4/2010

Press release - Suspicious circumstances leading to the arrest of auto theft suspects

On 2-2-10, Oxnard Police Officer Robert Valenzuela was patrolling the 600 block of Ibiza Lane when he observed a suspicious vehicle travelling down the street. As the officer started to follow the vehicle, he observed that the vehicle was following a male subject who had been looking through the windows of several parked vehicles. The male subject eventually entered the vehicle and it began to drive away.

Added: 2/3/2010

Press release - Carjacking arrest

On 2/1/2010, officers from the Oxnard Police Department located a stolen vehicle in the area of First Street and Eliza Court. The vehicle was being driven by Teresa Failauga and the passenger was identified as Lorraine Lopez, both of Oxnard. Failauga was arrested and charged with driving a stolen vehicle.

Added: 2/2/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

On 1-31-10 at 1:07 AM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of an assault in the area of the 2700 block of Detroit Drive. Upon officers arrival they located two gunshot victims. One victim was shot twice and the second victim was shot once; both victims suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to St John’s Regional Center where they were listed in stable condition.

Added: 2/1/2010

Press release - 187 Homicide

A 16 year old male, resident of Camarillo was shot and killed while attending a party in Oxnard Saturday Morning. On 1-30-2010 at approximately 12:25 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 700 block of Rialto St. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located the victim inside of a residence who suffered a fatal gunshot wound.

Added: 1/30/2010

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints on January 29th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight.

Added: 1/30/2010

Press release - Operation Blankets of Love Fundraiser

The Oxnard Police/Fire Communications Center is hosting a fundraiser for Operation Blankets of Love on February 20th from 10am-2pm. The fundraiser is being held in the parking lot to the rear of the Oxnard Fire Administration Building at 360 W 2nd St in Oxnard. Operation Blankets of Love is a non-profit organization that provides blankets, towels, toys and other necessities for dogs and cats in pet shelters throughout Southern California.

Added: 1/29/2010

Press release - Robbery/Stabbing

On 1/28/10 at about 2130 hours, the victim was walking south through Durley Park towards the 800 block of Cedar Court. The victim was confronted by the suspect who was armed with a knife. The suspect told him that this was a robbery. The victim pulled out his wallet and told the suspect that he did not have anything.

Added: 1/29/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, January 29th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Additional officers will be out after the checkpoint until 3:00 A.M. conducting DUI enforcement.

Added: 1/28/2010

On 1/27/10 at approximately 1630 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) for a stabbing victim. The victim received a laceration to his right arm that required sutures to close the wound. The victim was listed in stable condition and is due to be released later tonight.

Added: 1/27/2010

Press release - Burglary

On 1/25/2010, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of possible prowlers at a residence in the 1200 block of Martin Luther King Dr. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a subject lying on the side of the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. It was later determined that this subject along with a second unidentified male were attempting to break into the residence when he was shot by the resident.

Added: 1/25/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint DUI Saturation Patrol

On January 24th, 2010, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI saturation patrol. Officers patrolled the City of Oxnard with an emphasis on impaired drivers and traffic enforcement.

Added: 1/25/2010

The Oxnard Police Department will continue its crackdown on DUI drivers in 2010 by conducting another multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint this Friday, January 22, 2010, from 7:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.

Added: 1/21/2010

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest

On 1-18-10 officers responded to a call of an assault on Surrey Circle. Upon officers arrival they located the victim that was suffering from several moderate stab wounds. The victim was transported to St John’s Regional Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Added: 1/19/2010

Press release - Carjacking

On 1/17/10, at about 1745 hours, the victim parks his vehicle in the 300 block of Canterbury Way. A male and female approached the victim's vehicle. The two suspects open the car doors and the male suspect pointed a chrome handgun at the victim. Both suspects yelled at the victim to get out of the vehicle. The victim struggles with the male over the gun. During the struggle, the gun falls apart and the victim holds onto the slide.

Added: 1/19/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints on January 15th, 2010, from 7:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.

Added: 1/19/2010

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

On 1/15/2010, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Devonshire Ave and “F” Street regarding a stabbing victim. Officers located the victim; he had sustained several stab wounds. The victim was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Added: 1/15/2010

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, January 15, 2010, from 7:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 1/13/2010

Press release - Multi Location Gang Search Warrant Service & Arrests

During the early morning hours of 1/13/2010, law enforcement officers from around Ventura County conducted seven search warrants throughout Oxnard. These warrants stemmed from the recent increase of gang incidents within the City. During these incidents a specific Oxnard gang was named as being involved. Its members and associates residences were served with several gang association search warrants.

Added: 1/13/2010

Press release - CHURCH BURGLARY

On 1-8-2009, the Oxnard Police Department received a call from a witness reference a suspicious subject removing a speaker from the Morning Star Church of God which is located on the 400 block of N. Harrison Avenue.

Added: 1/9/2010

Press release - Suspicious Package

On 01/07/10 at 8:40 AM City of Oxnard Parks employees were working at Southbank Park when they discovered a suspicious package with a note. Police were notified and as a precautionary measure the park was evacuated and the Rio Del Norte Elementary School was locked down. An assessment of the package dictated members from the Oxnard Police Violent Crimes Unit and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad to be dispatched.

Added: 1/7/2010

Press release - Bank Robbery

On 1-4-09 at 9:13 AM officers responded to a call of a robbery alarm at the County Commerce Bank. Prior to officers arriving they were updated that it was an actual robbery and the suspect had fled the bank on foot towards Rice Ave.

Added: 1/4/2010

Press release - New Year’s Eve DUI Saturation Patrol

On December 31, 2009, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI saturation patrol. Officers patrolled the City of Oxnard with an emphasis on impaired drivers and traffic enforcement.

Added: 1/4/2010

Press release - 12/31/2009

Officers in December 23, 2009 Officer Involved Shooting named.

Added: 12/31/2009

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Shooting)

On December 31st, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M., several officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting DUI saturation patrol. These officers will patrol the City of Oxnard with an emphasis on impaired drivers and traffic enforcement.

Added: 12/29/2009

On 12-28-09 at 6:23 PM officers received a call of a possible shooting in the 900 block South “F” Street. Upon their arrival they located two victims that were suffering minor cuts from glass fragments. Both victims were medically treated and released from the scene.

Added: 12/28/2009

Press release - Gang members in possession of a handgun

On the above date and time officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of El Dorado in the city of Oxnard regarding a subject in possession of a handgun. This street has been the scene of multiple gang related assaults in the past, including multiple gang related shootings. Patrol officers and Under Cover officers from the Special Enforcement Unit responded to the area. When the undercover officers arrived they observed a subject fitting the description that the reporting party had given in the area.

Added: 12/28/2009

Press release - Pursuit Ends in Arrest

An attempt by Oxnard police to stop a motorist for a minor traffic infraction led to a short pursuit, crash, injury to a passenger and arrest of the driver for multiple felonies.

Added: 12/28/2009

Press release - Dispute with a gun

On 12/27/2009 at about 5:11 PM, a male subject called the Oxnard Police Department and stated his daughter had threatened him with a gun. He reported she was still inside the residence with the gun at 931 Devilfish Dr. in Oxnard. He further stated that his 16 year old grand daughter was also inside the residence.

Added: 12/27/2009

Press release - Assault on a Police Officer

On 12-26-09 about 2004 hours, an Oxnard Police Officer initiated a contact with a man in the 1900 block of North Ventura Road in Oxnard. Juan Carlos Contreras, age 37, fled on foot and the officer followed. After a short foot pursuit, Contreras was tackled by Oxnard Police Officer Guy Hartson.

Added: 12/27/2009

Press release - Robbery, assault with a deadly weapon (Firearm), felony evading, and possession of a loaded firearm

On 12-25-09, at approximately 2148 hours, officers received a call regarding a robbery that just occurred with one suspect being armed with a handgun. The suspect vehicle parked in front of the victim’s residence and one suspect approached the victims. The suspect claimed "Colonia" and then struck the victims with the handgun. The suspect took a cellular phone and a wallet containing an undisclosed amount of cash.

Added: 12/26/2009

Press release - 187 PC Homicide (Updated)

A 50 year old Oxnard Resident was shot and killed outside of his residence Thursday evening. On 12/24/09 at approximately 2320 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 200 block of Alpine St. Upon the officer’s arrival, they discovered Mario Cisneros lying on the side of his residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Cisneros was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Added: 12/25/2009

Press release - Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Attempt Carjacking

On 12-24-09 at 7:28 PM Officers responded to a call of a fight in the parking lot of Chicago Liquor located at 1930 No. Ventura Rd. Upon arrival the officers located three victims of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon and an Attempt Carjacking. One of the three victims had a cut to his face from fighting the suspect.

Added: 12/25/2009

Press release - Attempt Street Robbery

On 12/24/2009 at about 1640 hours, victim Mateos was on his way to work driving a Scat Access Van. Mateos stopped at an ATM on the corner of Second Street and “A” Street to withdraw money from his account. As soon as Mateos obtained his money from the ATM, the suspect approached him and demanded the money.

Added: 12/25/2009

Press release - Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision

On Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at approximately 0443 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to an injury collision in the 1100 block of West Hemlock Street. When officers arrived, they discovered that three vehicles were involved in the crash. One of the vehicles involved, a Plymouth Voyager van, had rolled over and had come to rest on its passenger side. The driver of the van fled the scene on foot leaving an injured female passenger, Dolores Galiney, trapped inside of the vehicle. Galiney was removed from the vehicle by EMS and transported to St John’s Hospital where she was listed in critical condition. Galiney later succumbed to her injuries and died at the hospital.

Added: 12/24/2009

Press release - Officer Involved Shooting, Vehicle Pursuit, Assault with a Deadly Weapon against a Police Officer

A 46 year old Oxnard man was shot and killed by officers following a lengthy vehicle pursuit and crashing into several police cars. The driver of the vehicle was employed by a local propane company. He was driving a large commercial truck loaded with approximately 70 propane canisters.

Added: 12/23/2009

Press release - Shooting Suspect Arrested

On 12-3-09, at approximately 8:14 PM, officers responded to a call in the 3300-block of Merced Place regarding a shooting victim. During the investigation Ignacio Ixta Jr (DOB 12-20-88) was identified as a person of interest in the shooting. On 12-22-09 Officer from the Oxnard Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and members of the Violent Crimes Unit served a Search Warrant at Ixta’s residence. Numerous items of evidentiary value were located.

Added: 12/23/2009

Press release - 911 Call of Possible Domestic Violence

On 12/21/2009 at about 2143 hours, a male subject called the Oxnard Police Department through the 911 system over a cellular phone. He reported that he was drunk, armed with a shotgun and was gong to kill his wife. He gave an address of 4520 Cloyne St. in Oxnard. He then disconnected and we were unable to re-contact him.

Added: 12/22/2009

Press release - 211 PC Robbery (15 counts)

On 12/20/2009 at about 0244 hours, the victim was sitting on his front porch when a black compact vehicle parked in front of his residence. Two Hispanic males and an Hispanic female began to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana. The victim confronted the subjects for drinking and smoking in front of his residence.

Added: 12/21/2009

At 2:23 AM on 12/18/2009 Oxnard Police Department officers responded to a call of a robbery that just occurred at the Circle K Food Store, located at 2323 North Oxnard Boulevard, in Oxnard. The suspect was described as wearing all black clothing and a cloth mask. He was also described as wielding a large knife.

Added: 12/18/2009

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints on December 17, 2009, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight. The first checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Fifth Street at Mountain View Ave. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Saviers Road at Bryce Canyon.

Added: 12/18/2009

Press release - Threatening with a gun

On December 17, 2009 at 2:32 PM, the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1400 block of Magnolia Av reference a subject threatening his family with a gun. Officers, including members of the Special Weapons and Tactics team, responded to the home. The subject was taken into custody and detained for mental health issues. The individual’s name is not being released.

Added: 12/17/2009

Press release - Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle

At 1229 hours on December 17, 2009, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a stabbing in the 5200 block of South J in Oxnard. Officers located a male subject who had minor stab wounds to the arm and who refused medical treatment. A short time later a female returned to the scene who had also been stabbed, also in the arm and suffered minor wounds. They told officers that they were inside one of the apartments when a third individual entered and stabbed them. The suspect is known to the victims.

Added: 12/17/2009

On 12/17/09 at approximately 0015 hours an Oxnard Police Officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for the stop sign at the intersection of Ninth Street and “E” Street. When the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. The officer pursued the vehicle and during the pursuit it was determined that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Oxnard earlier in the week. The pursuit lasted approximately five minutes and ended when the vehicle collided with another motorist in the area of Devonshire and “C” Street.

Added: 12/17/2009

Press release - Carjacking

On 12/16/09 at approximately 2020 hours officers were dispatched to a carjacking that had just occurred in the 600 block of West Hueneme Road. When officers arrived they contacted the victim. The victim told officers that he exited his vehicle to go into a local eating establishment when the suspect approached him and the victim’s passenger. The suspect brandished a weapon and ordered the victim to move away from the vehicle. The suspect entered the vehicle and drove away.

Added: 12/17/2009

Press release - Sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint

On 12-17-09, The Oxnard Police Department will continue its crackdown on DUI drivers this 2009 holiday season by conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Thursday, December 17, 2009, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 12/16/2009

Press release - Carjacking, Robbery, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Arrests)

On 12-12-09 at 8:54 PM, Officers responded to a call of an injured subject near the intersection of Guava and “G” Streets. When they arrived they located the victim suffering from several stab wounds. The victim said that two suspects had assaulted him and when he jumped out of his taxi the suspect’s drove away in it. The victim was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center where he was later released.

Added: 12/14/2009

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will begin its crackdown on DUI drivers this Holiday season by conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, December 11, 2009, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 12/10/2009

Press release - Assault with Deadly Weapon

On 12-06-09 at 9:15 p.m., Oxnard police received a call of a possible assault that occurred at the shopping center at Hemlock and Victoria. Officers located evidence of the crime in front of the abandoned grocery store in the 3700 block of West Hemlock Street.

Added: 12/7/2009

Press release - Downtown Oxnard Holiday Parade

On Saturday, 12-5-09, the Downtown Oxnard Merchant’s Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade. The event will begin at 10:00 am and conclude at 12:00 pm. This will be followed by the 2009 Tamale Festival to be held in Plaza Park.

Added: 12/3/2009

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

On November 23, 2009, between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI saturation patrol. Officers patrolled the City of Oxnard with an emphasis on impaired drivers and traffic enforcement.

Added: 11/24/2009

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints on November 21, 2009 from 6:00 P.M. to midnight.

Added: 11/23/2009

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints on November 19th, 2009 from 6:00 P.M. till Midnight.

Added: 11/20/2009

Press release - DUI Enforcement Operations

The Oxnard Police Department is urging the public to help keep the streets safe this Thanksgiving and upcoming holiday season. The number one killer on our highways is the impaired driver. In 2008, alcohol attributed to 1,029 deaths in California with more than 30,000 injured, many still suffering with life-long disabilities.

Added: 11/17/2009

Press release - GET HOME SAFELY FOR THE HOLIDAYS BY BUCKLING UP

Oxnard, Calif. – Make sure everyone in the family gets home safely this holiday season by buckling your seat belt every trip, day and night. That’s the message that the Oxnard Police Department is telling drivers as part of the 2009 holiday Click It or Ticket mobilization, November 17 - 30. Officers will be out in force looking for anyone – driver, passenger or child – not properly restrained.

Added: 11/17/2009

Press release - Fatal Single Vehicle Collision (3 Fatalities) (1 Critical)

On November 10, 2009, at approximately 2043 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the intersection of Gonzales Road and Patricia Street after receiving a call of a single vehicle, roll-over collision. While officers and emergency medical personnel were responding, callers advised that there were several occupants in the overturned vehicle. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that the vehicle, a gray, Mitsubishi had struck a tree in the center median and also found four occupants trapped inside of the severely damaged vehicle. Firefighters were able to reach the occupants and attempted to render aid. They soon determined that only one of the occupants, the driver, a Hispanic male in his early 20s, was alive. The three passengers, all Hispanic males in their late teens to early 20s were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where he was immediately taken into surgery for major injuries. He is in critical condition.

Added: 11/11/2009

Press release - Halloween DUI Saturation Patrol

On November 10, 2009, at approximately 1749 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Bard Road and Pleasant Valley Road after receiving a call that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. Emergency medical personnel also responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found that a Hispanic male, 73 years old had been struck by a Volkswagen, Passat that had been traveling eastbound on Bard Road. The pedestrian was transported to Saint Johns Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

Added: 11/11/2009

On October 31st, 2009, between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI saturation patrol. Officers patrolled the City of Oxnard with an emphasis on locating impaired drivers.

Added: 11/10/2009

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints on October 30, 2009 from 8:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.

Added: 11/10/2009

Press release - Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, October 30, 2009, from 8:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. The checkpoints will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Added: 10/29/2009

Press release - Narcotics for Sales Arrest

A routine traffic stop of a bicyclist resulted in an arrest for possession of marijuana for sales.

Added: 10/27/2009

Press release - Home Invasion Robbery (Follow up information)

Through the assistance of a police sketch artist, the witness provided a description, and a composite drawing has been completed. Attached is the composite drawing.

Added: 10/19/2009

Press release - Crash Results in Long Term Road Closure and Driver Arrest

A vehicle versus power pole collision resulted in the arrest of 17 year-old Oxnard driver, injury to his passenger and the closure of a major Oxnard roadway throughout Sunday and possibly into the evening hours.

Added: 10/12/2009

Press release - Threatening Phone Call

On Friday October 9, 2009 at 1115 hours, members of the Oxnard Police Department responded to EO Green Middle School after a threatening telephone call was received at the school. As a precaution, the school was placed on a lock-down and a search of the school was conducted by police officers and school staff. When it was determined that the school was safe, the lock-down was released and classes resumed. An investigation into the call received by the school is continuing.

Added: 10/12/2009

Press release - Oxnard Police Department wins California Law Enforcement Challenge Award

The Oxnard Police Department has been named the winner of the prestigious California Law Enforcement Challenge Award. This award is sponsored by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Office of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC).

Added: 10/5/2009

Press release - October Is Crime Prevention Month

City of Oxnard Takes A Stand Against Crime and Violence, Joins Communities Across the Country to Mark October As Crime Prevention Month

Added: 9/14/2009

Press release - Fight Involving Gun

On 09-07-2009 at 5:13 p.m., several witnesses reported a fight involving a gun in the 1100 block of Rigging Place. Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the location.

Added: 9/8/2009

Press release - Robbery Arrests

On 9/5/09, at about 1700 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a robbery that occurred at 250 East Pleasant Valley Road. The victim was selling ice cream from a cart when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect displayed a handgun in his waistband and demanded the ice cream cart. The suspect fled the area with the cart which contained ice cream and cash made from sales. As the suspect fled, he told the victim not to call the police or he would harm his family.

Added: 9/8/2009

Press release - 9/3/2009

Oxnard Police confident David Laut murder was not random.

Added: 9/4/2009

Press release - Oxnard Police Debuts "Hats Off" Crime Prevention Campaign

The Oxnard Police Department unveiled a new component to its existing Crime Free Business program called, "Hats Off to Beat Crime." The purpose of the program is to reduce robbery and violence in retail establishments.

Added: 8/31/2009

Press release - “AVOID THE 14” DUI ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING LEADING UP TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND

The DUI enforcement calendar is full for the next few weeks in Ventura County as “Avoid the 14” sets out after drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Added: 8/25/2009

Press release - Illegal Vendor Enforcement Operation

On August 15, 2009, the Oxnard Police Department and the City of Oxnard Code Compliance conducted an illegal vendor enforcement operation in the City of Oxnard. This operation was in response to numerous complaints from residents about illegal vendors in the community. This was the second illegal vending enforcement operation in 2009. Officers from the Oxnard Police Department and City of Oxnard Code Compliance were assisted by citizens from the Volunteers in Policing Program.

Added: 8/17/2009

Press release - Reduction in Traffic Collisions

In 2008, the City of Oxnard experienced a 24% reduction in traffic collisions as compared to the prior year. To date in 2009, we are enjoying another significant reduction; down another 19%. We attribute these successes to many sources. Our Traffic Unit has provided the leadership for a coordinated effort by our entire Department to improve traffic safety. Each Traffic officer is responsible for lowering the number of traffic collisions in his/her beat. The officers are given the discretion to do whatever they need to do to improve traffic safety. Through community meetings and collision data they determine the hotspots in their beats and develop the best strategies to address the problem areas.

Added: 8/10/2009

Press release - Five Arrested in Vehicle Crime Spree

An anonymous call to 9-1-1 early this morning led to the arrests of four juveniles and one adult for a variety of vehicle-related crimes.

Added: 8/3/2009

OPD to Twitter!

Oxnard Police first police agency in the county to utilize Twitter Chat....

Added: 6/16/2009

Press release - Assault with a deadly weapon

On 6-15-09 at approximately 2310 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of shots heard in the 1100 block of West Hemlock. When officers arrived they located a shooting victim. The victim was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Added: 6/16/2009

Press release - Alert Witness in High-Rise Assists Police in Arrest

An alert witness inside of an Oxnard high-rise helped police locate a stolen vehicle suspect this evening. At about 7:20 p.m. Oxnard police received a call of a man refusing to leave in front of Food 4 Less, 150 W. Esplanade Drive. Upon officers’ arrival, the man jumped into a car and sped away.

Added: 6/4/2009

Press release - Trio Arrested Following Residential Burglary

Poor timing on the part of three suspects led to their arrests on a variety of charges following a residential burglary earlier today. At 3:33 p.m. Oxnard officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of South “J” Street for a residential burglary that occurred earlier in the day. Among the items stolen was a checkbook.

Added: 6/3/2009

Press release - Oxnard Crime Prevention Signs

As an added measure to keep the public informed and aware, the Oxnard Police Department has unveiled its latest tool to combat opportunity crimes. Crime prevention signs reminding drivers to lock their car doors and remove valuables from plain sight have been installed starting in the downtown area of Oxnard. Nine signs have already been posted on N. Fifth St. between B St. and C St. (near the Carnegie Museum) and in the new Oxnard Transportation Center long-term parking lot on East Fifth St. Three more signs will soon be posted at the entrances of the downtown parking structure at Third St. and B St.

Added: 5/7/2009

Press Release - April 14, 2009

Assistant Chief Benites and Commander Sonstegard make arrest in battery incident.

Added: 4/14/2009