OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vandalism Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 1, 2017 / 10:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	Fifth St. at Ventura Rd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Isaac Hidalgo, 22 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On July 1, 2017, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers on patrol observed an individual committing graffiti vandalism on one of the traffic light poles. The subject also committed graffiti vandalism on one of the traffic signs at the intersection. Officers contacted the suspect, 22 year old Oxnard resident, Isaac Hidalgo and arrested him for committing misdemeanor graffiti vandalism and for possessing graffiti tools.

The city of Oxnard spends more than $750,000 each year on graffiti eradication. Residents can report graffiti to the GAP Hotline (805) 385-8010 and the graffiti will typically be removed within 24-48 hours.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

Isaac Hidalgo

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 1, 2017 / 10:56 p.m.