Archives for June 2010

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:	6-12-2010 / 2300 hours
LOCATION:	Bard Rd. and J St
VICTIM(S):	Juvenile male, 17 years
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male 17 years, 5’8”, medium build
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SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:	Minor Laceration
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Marostica
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Thomas 385-7660

DETAILS:

On 6-12-10 at around 2300 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to an assault victim at St. John’s Regional Medical Center. The victim told officers he was confronted by the suspect who was in the company of approximately 10 subjects at Bard Rd. and J St. The suspect assaulted the victim by stabbing him once. The victim was transported by private vehicle to St. John’s Regional Medical Center with a non-life threatening injury.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Mike Thomas at (805) 385-7660 or Ventura County Crimestoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-13-10 0155 hours.

10-12523

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Grand Theft Person
DATE/TIME:	Jun 10, 2010, 12:23 AM
LOCATION:	7-11, 1501 W. Fifth Street
VICTIM(S):	17-year old female, Camarillo resident
SUSPECT(S):	17-year old male, Oxnard resident Jacob Lara, 18-years old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black Mitsubishi Eclipse, Paper plates
LOSS:	Property Recovered, Dolce and Gabbana Purse, personal items
PREPARED BY:	Sgt David Villanueva, DR# 10-12291
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt David Villanueva, 385-7650

DETAILS:

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. He runs outside and jumps into a black Mitsubishi Eclipse driven by Jacob Lara, which was waiting outside with the engine running. The parties flee. An officer spots the vehicle as it turns northbound J Street from Wooley, and the vehicle is finally stopped at B Street and 5^th Street. Officers locate the victim’s cell phone, change purse, and other person items in the car. The juvenile suspect shows officers the location where the driver and the passenger went through the victim’s purse and chose items, then discarded the purse in a dumpster. All of the victim’s property was recovered. The adult was booked into Ventura County Jail for Grand Theft Person and Conspiracy, on $40,000 bail. At the time of the event he was already out on bail for grand theft auto. The juvenile was lodged into juvenile hall for the same offenses. The juvenile is hoping to leave Juvenile Hall before his Friday graduation from a local high school.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/10/2010, 0445 hours

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Mounted Unit Deployed for Fireworks Suppression
DATE/TIME:	July 3^rd & 4^th
LOCATION:	Oxnard Shores and Channel Islands Harbor
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PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Special Projects Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	SAA, (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

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

Officers Larry Eklund, his partner “Clinton,” and Officer Jim Evans and his partner “JJ,” will be deployed on Oxnard beaches Saturday, July 3^rd alerting the public that Oxnard continues it zero tolerance approach to fireworks especially over the 4^th of July weekend. These officers and their partners have similarly been deployed each of the last two years in an effort to gain public compliance. July 4^th fireworks-related disturbance calls have been significantly reduced in Oxnard from 410 in 2007 to 216 in 2008 and 175 in 2009.

The Mounted Unit will expand its mission Sunday, July 4^th, focusing on fireworks suppression in, and around the Oxnard Shores and the Channel Islands Harbor. Much of their deployment will be during nighttime hours.

Clinton and JJ have been asked to, and will participate in Channel Islands Harbor Children’s Parade. This marks the first time this “working unit” has participated in a parade.

Residents and visiting beachgoers are reminded that possession and use of fireworks is prohibited in Oxnard with violators facing fines as much as $1,000.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-30-10

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	June 15th, 2010 1800-2300
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
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CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator(805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

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.

The checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue at Lindsay Place.

Officers screened 565 motorists who passed through the checkpoint. Officers conducted three DUI investigations with drivers who had been drinking alcohol and one driver was arrested for DUI. This driver’s blood alcohol level was over two times the legal limit of .08.

28 drivers were issued citations for various drivers’ license violations. 26 drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and two drivers were cited for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license. Eight vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will deploy several officers for DUI saturation patrol this Thursday night, June 17^th, during game 7 of the NBA Championship Series.

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct several additional DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols during the upcoming summer months. The Summer DUI deployments will kick-off July 4^th weekend. These DUI operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911. The checkpoints are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA).

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

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June 15th, 2010 2300 hours

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Alert – ADDENDUM
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DETAILS:

Members of the media have inquired about the driver’s name. The driver of the SUV was Suisami James Faasua, age 22, of Oxnard. He was wearing his seatbelt and both of the vehicle’s front airbags deployed. He sustained only minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene by Oxnard firefighters and Gold Coast Ambulance paramedics. Alcohol is not a factor and no citations were issued. The collision is still under investigation. The roadway remains closed at this time while Edison crews make repairs.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	UPDATED PHOTOS Armed Robbery of Person (shot fired)
DATE/TIME:	June 25, 2010 06:55 AM
LOCATION:	2814 Saviers Rd Lauderland Wash and Dry
VICTIM(S):	32 Year-old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	White male 45 years, 5’6”-5’8”, thin build with a black beard wearing grey clothing
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1990’s green Chevrolet S-10 or full sized pick-up, with a construction rack covering the bed.
LOSS:	Undetermined amount
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Charles Buttell (805) 385-7665

DETAILS:

Early this morning 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 learned that an armed robbery had occurred to a customer at Lauderland. They were also told that the suspect was armed and had fired a shot at the victim while he was leaving the area.

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.

If anyone recognizes the suspect in this photo they are asked to call 911 and have the local law enforcement contact him. He is considered armed and dangerous. If you have information about the robbery and want to remain anonymous you are requested to Call Det. Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7665 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:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	6-5-2010 2230 hours
LOCATION:	400 Block of W. Vineyard Ave
VICTIM(S):	Carlos Cahue 35yrs, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1 Hispanic Male 20-25 yrs., 5’7″-5’8″ 170lbs, short black hair, moustache. Suspect #2 Hispanic Male 20-25 yrs., 5’6″-5’7″ 170lbs, short black hair.
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LOSS:	Personal Property (Value: $250)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Marostica
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Chip Buttell 385-7665

DETAILS:

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. Victim Cahue told investigators that he was walking in the area of the 400 Block of West Vineyard Ave., when he was approached by the two suspects. The suspects asked for money then assaulted the victim. The suspects took property from the victim and fled the area. An investigation is continuing.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-15-10 0235 hours.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	06/14/10, 1930 hrs
LOCATION:	800 Block of W. Wooley Rd.
VICTIM(S):	32 year old Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic, Male, 22 years, 5-7, 190 lbs
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SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:	Wallet containing currency and misc. identification
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Robin Whitney
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Chip Buttell 385- 7665

DETAILS:

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. He was confronted by a Hispanic male suspect in possession of a handgun. The suspect demanded the victim’s cellular phone and wallet. After receiving the property, the suspect fled on foot southbound on G Street.

An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Chip Buttell at 385-7665 or Ventura County Crimestoppers at 385-8255.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/15/10, 0507 hrs

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of murder suspect
DATE/TIME:	June 18, 2010; 1700 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura, CA
VICTIM(S):	Joseph Jacquez 13 years-old
SUSPECT(S):	Pablo Manuel Cruz (D.O.B. 2/21/91)
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PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Erik Mora, (805) 385-7680 erikmora@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

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 1^st Street and Roosevelt Avenue on June 10, 2009.

Cruz, a Santa Paula resident who has ties to an Oxnard gang, is being sent to the Ventura County Jail, where he is being held without bail. He is being charged with murder (187 PC) and a gang allegation (186.22 PC).

The Oxnard Police Department will not provide further information about the circumstances of this arrest or other details about the investigation at this time, since additional arrests are anticipated. Investigators believe that Cruz did not act alone while committing this criminal act.

Anyone with information about the case can contact Detective Erik Mora at (805) 385-7680 or via email at erikmora@oxnarpd.org.

The City of Oxnard is also offering a $10,000.00 reward to persons who provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those additional persons who are responsible for this crime.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Battery with Serious Bodily Injury
DATE/TIME:	6-12-10/0047 hours
LOCATION:	2300 block of Natalie Place, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Alejandro Aguilar (20 year old Santa Paula resident)
SUSPECT(S):	5 Hispanic males ages 18-25
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PREPARED BY:	Sgt Villanueva
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Charles Buttell 385-7665

DETAILS:

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. When officers arrived they saw a male subject who appeared to be unconscious being drug back into a residence by several subjects. Officers entered the residence to check on the subject and located the victim (Alejandro Aguilar) unconscious in a bedroom. Aguilar was the victim of a physical assault. Aguilar was transported to St. John’s Hospital where he is currently in stable condition.

An investigation is continuing.

Report # 10-12454