John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery at Business
DATE/TIME:	May 19, 2010 12:20 PM
LOCATION:	120 West Channel Islands Blvd
VICTIM(S):	Business 5 De Mayo Jewelry
SUSPECT(S):	3 Male, Hispanics between 20-30 years-old
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Blue Honda Odyssey (In Custody)
LOSS:	Undetermined amount
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Roger Garcia (805) 385-7688

DETAILS: 

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.

The pair that entered the store requested an item that caused the employee go to the back room to retrieve it. One suspect followed the employee to the back room where he brandished a handgun and tied the two employees up. The pair then took several items of jewelry, cash, and two weapons from inside the business. The employee notified a neighboring business that the robbery had occurred. There were no injuries to either employee. The suspects fled in a blue van.

As officers searched the area Sgt Mike Van Atta located the vehicle abandoned near the carwash at Bryce Cyn and Saviers Rd. The vehicle had evidence inside and outside on the ground around the parking lot that investigators recovered. The vehicle was a stolen out of Hawthorne on an unknown date.

If anyone has information about the robbery they are requested to Call Det. Roger Garcia or Ventura County Crime stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	187 Homicide
DATE/TIME:	05-13-2010 / 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	500 Block E. Yucca St, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Salvador Rivera, 18 years, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jim Seitz, Homicide Supervisor
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Sonia Sanchez, Soniasanchez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

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.

One of the occupants of the vehicle got out of the car and began to fight with a subject from the second group. While the fight was going on, an unidentified subject produced a handgun and fired striking Rivera who was initially a passenger in the car. Rivera was standing outside of the car when he was shot. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No arrests have been made. Detectives are asking anyone who may have information relating to the shooting to contact Detective Sonia Sanchez at 385-7663 or leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 982-7070.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	Friday, May 14, 2010, 3:45 P.M.
LOCATION:	1500 Block of West Channel Islands Blvd.
DRIVER:	Timothy Fox, 20 years old, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE:	Blue 2008 Buell 1125 motorcycle
PREPARED BY:	Traffic Officer Scott Aaron, 385-7749
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Scott Aaron, 385-7749

DETAILS: 

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.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle was traveling westbound on Channel Islands Blvd. towards Ventura road at a high rate of speed. For unknown reasons, the driver lost control of the motorcycle and was ejected. The motorcycle struck the tree with such force that it caused the motorcycle to land about 63 feet north of the street in an empty parking lot. At this time it is undetermined if alcohol was a factor in the collision.

The Oxnard Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public. If you witnessed the collision or have any information regarding the collision please contact the assigned traffic investigator, Officer Scott Aaron at (805) 385-7749.

An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Murder Arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 14, 2010 8:35 PM
LOCATION:	900 Block South Ventura Rd
VICTIM(S):	18 year-old, Oxnard resident 17 year-old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jonathon Davila 18 year-old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Unit Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Edward Baldwin (805) 486-7386

DETAILS: 

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.

It appears that the assault was tagger / gang motivated. The two names of the victims are being withheld to avoid any gang retaliation. The suspect was arrested in a nearby park by special enforcement and patrol officers.

During an interview the suspect admitted his involvement in the incident. He was booked at Ventura County Jail for attempt murder and a gang allegation. Investigators recovered the weapon used during follow-up investigation.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Threats, and Narcotics Arrests
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2010 6:30 PM
LOCATION:	1000 block of Redwood St 500 block of South I Street
VICTIM(S):	19 year-old, Oxnard resident State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Nissa Magallon 21 year-old, Oxnard resident Laticia Franco 37 year-old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Roger Garcia (805) 385-7688

DETAILS:

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.

Investigators were contacted about the assault that had occurred days earlier. They conducted a photo line-up where the suspect Magallon was identified. They also learned that the mother Laticia Franco had made several threats to an involved party via phone and text messages.

Investigators obtained a search warrant for two addresses in Oxnard that may have had evidence from the assault and criminal threats. During the search warrant on Redwood Street investigators located narcotics for sales and currency associated with the narcotics. They also located evidence involved in the crimes.

Suspect Nissa Magallon was booked at Ventura County Jail for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and under the Influence of a controlled substance. Suspect Laticia Franco was booked for possession for sales and criminal threats.

All the victim’s names are being withheld due the threats made involve gang members associated with the suspects.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a deadly weapon/Baseball Bat
DATE/TIME:	5-17-2010 1115 Hours
LOCATION:	1400 Block of Beverly Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Ector Rodriguez 24 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Phillip Ortiz 25 year old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Marostica
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Paul Knapp 385-7796

DETAILS:

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.

The officer then observed suspect Phillip Ortiz exit the vehicle he was in, and retrieve a baseball bat from the trunk. Ortiz then approached the victim with the bat in an attempt to assault the victim. Uniformed officers arrived prior to the suspect being able to assault the victim and took the suspect into custody. The suspect was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon, and transported to county jail.

An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Road closures for the 27th Annual Strawberry Festival
DATE/TIME:	May 15th and 16th 2010, 0800 – 2000 hours
LOCATION:	College Park, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Brian Woolley Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS: 

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.

In an attempt to accommodate the anticipated heavy attendance at this year’s Strawberry Festival, the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit will have officers and additional traffic control personnel assigned to several intersections surrounding the festival site. There will be some road closures and detours to allow for safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian travel to and from the festival.

The recommended method of transportation to the Strawberry Festival is via the shuttle bus service. Shuttle buses will be picking up festival goers at the following locations:

1. Camarillo Premium Outlets, 740 E. Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo
2. Channel Islands Harbor, 3400 block South Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
3. Centerpoint Mall, 2655 Saviers Road, Oxnard
4. Oxnard Transportation Center, 201 E. Fourth Street, Oxnard
5. The Palms (Oxnard Outlet Mall), 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Oxnard

The following roadways will be affected by this weekend’s festival:

Rose Avenue
Rose Avenue between Channel Islands Boulevard and Bard Road will be closed to all non-festival traffic from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on both festival days.

Pleasant Valley Road between Butler Road and Bard Road
Pleasant Valley Road, between Butler Road and Bard Road will be affected by heavy traffic from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both festival days.

Bard Road between Pleasant Valley Road and Rose Avenue
Bard Road, between Pleasant Valley Road and Rose Avenue, will be affected by heavy traffic from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both festival days.

Gary Drive
Gary Drive, between Boston Way and Rose Avenue, will be closed to all traffic from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on both festival days.

In addition to these closures, traffic near the festival site will be heavy. Local residents are encouraged to use alternate routes for trips in and out of the city.

For Further Information regarding road closures, contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at 385-7749. For further information regarding the festival go to: www.strawberry-fest.org.

 

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a deadly weapon/Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	5-13-2010 0001 Hours
LOCATION:	3300 Block of Sycamore Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld. 21 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	3 Hispanic Males approximately 21 years old
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Marostica
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Marostica 486-6228

DETAILS: 

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. The victims name is being withheld at this time due to possible gang/tagger retaliation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Mike Marostica or Ventura County Crimestoppers at 385-8255.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant and arrest for child endangerment and accessory to a crime
DATE/TIME:	05/06/2010 1100 hours
LOCATION:	2600 block of Rudder Ave, City of Port Hueneme
VICTIM(S):	17 month old child
SUSPECT(S):	Royster, Keshia, 25 year old Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Paul Knapp
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia 805-385-7688

DETAILS: 

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).

Detectives learned through their investigation that Keshia Royster, the girlfriend of David Lumas had attempted to lie to police detectives in attempts to create an alibi for David Lumas and Dante Payne. During the search warrant, Royster was arrested without incident for a felony charge of accessory after the fact of a crime. A small amount of marijuana was found in the child’s diaper bag within reach of the child. Royster was also charged with misdemeanor child endangerment.

Royster’s 17 month old child was taken into protective custody by child services with plans on releasing the child to responsible family members.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Arrest)
DATE/TIME:	May 7, 2010 3:34 PM
LOCATION:	Rose and Channel Islands Blvd
VICTIM(S):	14 year-old, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	15 year-old, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Unit Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Ed Baldwin (805) 486-7386

DETAILS: 

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.

A witness told officers that juveniles involved in the fight ran to a nearby store. Officers detained four subjects at the store and later transported them to the hospital. One 15 year-old, Oxnard resident was identified and arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Due to the ages of both parties their names are being withheld. The suspect is being transported to Juvenile Hall where he will be booked for the charges.