Archives for October 2009
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Oxnard Police Department wins California Law Enforcement Challenge Award |
DATE/TIME: | 10-1-09, 1700 |
PREPARED BY: | Sgt. Randy Latimer & Cmdr. Marty Meyer, 805.385.7650 |
DETAILS:
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).
The California Law Enforcement Challenge is a competition between similar sized and types of law enforcement agencies. This award recognizes and rewards the best overall traffic safety programs in California. The areas of concentration include efforts to enforce laws and educate the public about occupant protection, impaired driving and speed. Agencies submit an application which documents their efforts and effectiveness in these areas. The winning safety programs are those that combine officer training, public information and enforcement to reduce crashes and injuries within its jurisdiction.
A panel of traffic safety experts from across the country review each application and assign points based on the criteria. After the judging, the scores are averaged and a final score assigned. After all of the applications are scored, the agencies are ranked in their categories. A minimum of 50 points must be earned to receive an award. There may be categories where no awards will be presented due to either a lack of entries or not enough agencies achieving a minimum score. All judges are independent members of the law enforcement community, public safety, and corporate partners who have demonstrated advance knowledge of highway safety initiatives.
The California Law Enforcement Challenge program allows law enforcement agencies to set comprehensive goals, to strive to reach new heights in traffic safety, to share their experiences with others, and to be recognized for their traffic safety accomplishments; in short, to make a difference in the communities their officers serve each day. This competition has no losers – only winners: for saving lives and reducing the frequency and severity of injuries are the true rewards of law enforcement’s efforts.
The Oxnard Police Department captured first place in the category for departments with 161 to 250 sworn personnel. Second place went to the Moreno Valley Police Department and third to the Ontario Police Department. All agencies who receive traffic safety grant funding are required to submit an entry to the Challenge. In 2006, the Oxnard Police Department captured third place.
Beginning in April of 2008 Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit officers used a community oriented policing and problem-solving (COPPS) approach to traffic collision reduction. Officers focused on locations experiencing a high incidence of traffic collision, conducted analysis as to why these locations were problematic, and crafted responses that utilized not only enforcement but public education and engineering as well. Also key was the Patrol Division’s emphasis on traffic enforcement; again in problematic locations. Subsequently, Oxnard has experienced significant reductions in collisions, injury collisions and DUI-related collisions.
2 years ago the agency won the coveted James Q. Wilson Award for its efforts in COPPS (read story). It is with a great deal of pride that the men and women of the Oxnard Police Department accept the California Law Enforcement Challenge Award for 2008.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Threatening Phone Call |
DATE/TIME: | Friday October 9, 2009, 1115 Hours |
LOCATION: | EO Green Middle School, 3739 South “C” Street |
VICTIM/S: | EO Green Middle School |
SUSPECT/S: | Unknown |
WITNESS/ES: | Unknown |
SUSPECT VEHICLE: | Unknown |
LOSS: | None |
PREPARED BY: | TW Lumas, Sergeant |
DETAILS:
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.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Home Invasion Robbery (Follow up information) |
DATE/TIME: | 10-13-09 1101hrs |
LOCATION: | 1000 block Kumquat, Oxnard CA |
VICTIM/S: | 40 Year-old Oxnard resident |
SUSPECT/S: | Light complexion Hispanic Male, 25-26 years old, Thin build, wearing a Blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and dark gloves |
WITNESS/ES: | Yes |
SUSPECT VEHICLE: | Newer model white Honda four door with black rims and tinted windows |
LOSS: | None |
PREPARED BY: | Det Paul Knapp 805-385-7796 |
DETAILS:
On 10-13-09 at approximately 11:00 am Officers responded to the 1000 block of Kumquat for a Residential burglary that had just occurred. During the investigation Officers and Detectives learned that the suspect rang the doorbell to the residence, the victim eventually went to the front door but did not see anyone. Approximately 5 minutes later the victim went downstairs and noticed the rear sliding door was open. The victim observed the suspect in the kitchen area putting gloves on. The suspect then grabbed the victim and threatened her with a knife. The suspect repeatedly demanded property from the victim. A short time later the victim’s son began to call for her. She was eventually able to free herself from the suspect, grab her child and flee the residence. The suspect fled a short time later and was seen leaving the scene in a newer model Honda Civic four door, with tinted windows and black rims.
Residents are reminded for personal safety to keep doors and windows locked. Be cautious of answering the door for someone you do not recognize and report any suspicious activity to the police department.
UPDATE:
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.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Paul Knapp at 805-385-7796 or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477)
An investigation is continuing.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Crash Results in Long Term Road Closure and Driver Arrest |
DATE/TIME: | 10-11-2009 at 0822 hours |
LOCATION: | Gonzales Road and Patricia Street |
VICTIM/S: | 11 year-old female of Oxnard, minor injuries |
SUSPECT/S: | 17 year-old male of Oxnard |
SUSPECT VEHICLE: | Red Honda Civic 2-door |
LOSS: | Power pole owned by Edison Power and communications lines owned by various entities Minor injuries to 11 year-old passenger |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Roslynn Wilfert |
DETAILS:
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.
On 10-11-2009 at 0822 hours, Oxnard police received a call of an injury crash at the intersection of Gonzales Road and Patricia Street. A vehicle collided with a major utility pole that supports both power and communications lines across Gonzales Road. The damage to the pole was such that replacement was necessary.
Traffic along Gonzales Road was closed in both directions between Ventura Road and Patricia Street. Electronic message boards were deployed to warn motorists of the road closure in effect. The closure may extend into the evening due to the complexity of the pole replacement.
The 17 year-old male driver was arrested by Oxnard officers for suspicion of felony driving under the influence of drugs. An 11 year-old female passenger received minor injuries in the collision. Neither occupant required hospitalization. The driver was cited and released to his parents.
An investigation is continuing.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Narcotics for Sales Arrest |
DATE/TIME: | 10/27/2009 at 1100 |
LOCATION: | Hill Street at J Street |
VICTIM/S: | State of California |
SUSPECT/S: | David Anthony Stewart, 42 years, of Oxnard |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Miguel Martinez |
DETAILS:
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Narcotics for Sales Arrest |
DATE/TIME: | 10/27/2009 at 1100 |
LOCATION: | Hill Street at J Street |
VICTIM/S: | State of California |
SUSPECT/S: | David Anthony Stewart, 42 years, of Oxnard |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Miguel Martinez |
DETAILS:
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Home Invasion Robbery (Follow up information) |
DATE/TIME: | 10-13-09 1101hrs |
LOCATION: | 1000 block Kumquat, Oxnard CA |
VICTIM/S: | 40 Year-old Oxnard resident |
SUSPECT/S: | Light complexion Hispanic Male, 25-26 years old, Thin build, wearing a Blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and dark gloves |
WITNESS/ES: | Yes |
SUSPECT VEHICLE: | Newer model white Honda four door with black rims and tinted windows |
LOSS: | None |
PREPARED BY: | Det Paul Knapp 805-385-7796 |
DETAILS:
On 10-13-09 at approximately 11:00 am Officers responded to the 1000 block of Kumquat for a Residential burglary that had just occurred. During the investigation Officers and Detectives learned that the suspect rang the doorbell to the residence, the victim eventually went to the front door but did not see anyone. Approximately 5 minutes later the victim went downstairs and noticed the rear sliding door was open. The victim observed the suspect in the kitchen area putting gloves on. The suspect then grabbed the victim and threatened her with a knife. The suspect repeatedly demanded property from the victim. A short time later the victim’s son began to call for her. She was eventually able to free herself from the suspect, grab her child and flee the residence. The suspect fled a short time later and was seen leaving the scene in a newer model Honda Civic four door, with tinted windows and black rims.
Residents are reminded for personal safety to keep doors and windows locked. Be cautious of answering the door for someone you do not recognize and report any suspicious activity to the police department.
UPDATE:
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.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Paul Knapp at 805-385-7796 or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477)
An investigation is continuing.
OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Crash Results in Long Term Road Closure and Driver Arrest |
DATE/TIME: | 10-11-2009 at 0822 hours |
LOCATION: | Gonzales Road and Patricia Street |
VICTIM/S: | 11 year-old female of Oxnard, minor injuries |
SUSPECT/S: | 17 year-old male of Oxnard |
SUSPECT VEHICLE: | Red Honda Civic 2-door |
LOSS: | Power pole owned by Edison Power and communications lines owned by various entities Minor injuries to 11 year-old passenger |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Roslynn Wilfert |
DETAILS:
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.
On 10-11-2009 at 0822 hours, Oxnard police received a call of an injury crash at the intersection of Gonzales Road and Patricia Street. A vehicle collided with a major utility pole that supports both power and communications lines across Gonzales Road. The damage to the pole was such that replacement was necessary.
Traffic along Gonzales Road was closed in both directions between Ventura Road and Patricia Street. Electronic message boards were deployed to warn motorists of the road closure in effect. The closure may extend into the evening due to the complexity of the pole replacement.
The 17 year-old male driver was arrested by Oxnard officers for suspicion of felony driving under the influence of drugs. An 11 year-old female passenger received minor injuries in the collision. Neither occupant required hospitalization. The driver was cited and released to his parents.
An investigation is continuing.