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:	July 6th, 2010/1115 hours
LOCATION:	Wal-Mart Parking Lot (2001 N. Rose Ave.)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Charles Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia 805-385-7688 Rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: 

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.

The suspect Annabel Rivas (51 year old Oxnard resident) was identified as the suspect by the victim and witnesses. Rivas was treated for her injuries and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Rivas was booked at Ventura County Jail and her bail is set at $20,000.

Anyone who witnessed the assault take place is asked to contact Detective Roger Garcia at 805-385-7688 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).

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	7-11-10/1830
LOCATION:	200 block of East Elm Street Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S):	Withheld due to suspect’s gang affiliation
SUSPECT(S):	Oscar Borjon (29 year old Oxnard Resident)
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	$400.0 worth of currency and personal property
PREPARED BY:	Detective Charles Buttell

DETAILS:

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.

The victim was robbed of property at knifepoint then ordered into a nearby school by the suspect. The suspect was not apprehended at that time but was later identified by the officer and the victim as Oscar Borjon.

Officers were dispatched back to the 200 block of East Elm at approximately 1830 hours on 7-11-10. Officers contacted Borjon and he was taken into custody. Borjon was found to have ties to a local Oxnard Street Gang. Borjon was booked into Ventura County Jail and his bail is set at $50,000.

Anyone who witnessed the robbery is requested to contacted Detective Charles Buttell at 805-385-7665 or Crime Stoppers at 385-8255.

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:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	July 13, 2010 5:50PM
LOCATION:	Vineyard and Oxnard Blvd
VICTIM(S):	46 Year-old, Oxnard resident. Not being released because suspect has victim’s property in car
SUSPECT(S):	White, male, 30-45 years, 5’5-5’7” tall, 150 pounds, heavyset, black wavy style hair, possible mustache, wearing a light colored, collared shirt, and black pants.
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Victims stolen vehicle: 99 Gold Chevy Malibu California License 5DFW620
LOSS:	Vehicle
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Unit Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Charles Buttell (805) 385-7665 charlesbuttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

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.

At that point the suspect brandished a knife and demanded money from the victim. A struggle ensued at which time the victim exited his car and ran away. The suspect then fled in the victim’s vehicle which is still outstanding. If anyone has information about this incident they are asked to call Det. Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7665 or email him at charlesbutell@oxnardpd.org. If you would like to remain anonymous call the 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:	207 PC – Kidnapping 10851 VC – Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	07-05-10 / 03:03 HRS
LOCATION:	700-BLK of Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM(S):	Shalawn Wilson 27 year-old, Oxnard resident 4 year-old child, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Kason Antonio Williams 28 year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Roger Garcia
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia 805-385-7688 / Rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

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.

Prior to taking Williams and his friends home, Victim Wilson drove to the 700-block of Cuesta Del Mar to pick up her friend. The victim and her 2 younger boys exited her vehicle and ran into her friend’s residence. As the victim was inside the friend’s residence, the victim heard a car engine start up and saw suspect Williams driving away in her vehicle. The victim ran to her vehicle and attempted to stop the suspect because her 4 year old daughter was in the rear passenger seat but Williams refused to stop.

Officers contacted the victim at her residence and broadcasted the stolen vehicle information.

Several minutes later, officers saw suspect Williams driving the victim’s vehicle in the area of Wolff Street and South “I” Street. Officers conducted a traffic stop and took Williams into custody. Officers found the victim’s 4 year old daughter sitting in the backseat unharmed.

During the time of the arrest, officers discovered suspect Williams had an outstanding felony warrant and is on active parole.

Suspect Williams was booked at Ventura County Jail for kidnapping and stolen vehicle and is being held without bail.

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 (Business)
DATE/TIME:	July 8, 2010 7:40 PM
LOCATION:	Top Notch Clothing 2124 Saviers Rd
VICTIM(S):	Business
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic, Male, approximately 26 years-old, thin built, with a mustache, wearing a black baseball cap, black shirt, and black pants
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Undetermined amount US Currency
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 SteveFunk@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
 
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.

After obtaining the cash the suspect fled the business on foot and was last seen East on Iris from Saviers Rd. Officers searched the area with negative results. If anyone has information about this robbery they are urged to contact Det. Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796 or email him at SteveFunk@Oxnardpd.org. If you wish to remain anonymous contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1 (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:	Attempt Residential Burglaries
DATE/TIME:	07/16/2010 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM
LOCATION:	800 block to 1100 block Cedar Street
VICTIM(S):	Three Victims
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect one is a Hispanic male, 5-6, 150, black hair, early to mid twenties, wearing dark clothing. Suspect two is a Hispanic male, 5-8, 140, shaved head, wearing checkered shorts with knee high socks.
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Rangel, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 805-385-7605

DETAILS:

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.

The public is asked to use caution when leaving windows open during the late night hours and to call the police when you see people acting suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 805-385-7605.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Hit and Run
DATE/TIME:	7-25-10 / 8:45 PM
LOCATION:	Oxnard Blvd. and Colonia Rd., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Gerardo Rodriguez, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Vega , Male, 21 years of age
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black Ford Expedition (impounded)
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Sergeant, Oxnard P.D.
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Traffic Investigator 385-7750

DETAILS:

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.

Officers waited at the registered owner’s residence until the suspected driver returned. Vega admitted driving the vehicle and fleeing the scene out of fear. Vega was arrested and his vehicle was impounded as evidence.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Vehicle Collision (2 Fatalities)
DATE/TIME:	July 28, 2010 / 1909 hours
LOCATION:	Victoria Avenue South of Gonzales Road
DRIVER-1:	Male, 25 of Oxnard (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
DRIVER-2:	Shannon Martinez, 26 of Ventura
PASSENGER V-1:	Male, 14 of Oxnard (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
VEHICLE-1:	White, BMW, Sedan
VEHICLE-2:	Red, Ford Compact
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant (randylatimer@oxnardpd.org)
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Senior Officer 385-7750 (mariapena@oxnardpd.org)

DETAILS:

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. She was extricated by fire department personnel and transported to Ventura County Medical Center for multiple injuries. She was admitted and is in serious but stable condition. The driver of the BMW, a 25 year old male of Oxnard and his passenger, a 14 year old male of Oxnard, died at the scene. Their names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the BMW was traveling northbound on Victoria Avenue and began passing other northbound traffic by driving in the dirt center median. The BMW lost control and began sliding sideways and crossed into the opposing lanes. Upon crossing into the southbound lanes, the BMW collided with the red compact.

If anyone has information about this collision please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750

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:	Man Arrested for Grand Theft from Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	07-13-2010 at 1046 hours
LOCATION:	1900 block of El Cajon Court, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Leonel Perez Hernandez, 25 years, of Port Hueneme
LOSS:	Personal property recovered
PREPARED BY:	Officer Larry Eklund

DETAILS:

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.

Upon arrival, officers locate two men in a front yard on El Cajon Court. The victim, whose name is being withheld by police, had subdued the suspect after he had stolen nearly a thousand dollars of property from his parked pick-up truck.

The victim told Oxnard police he was in the shower when he heard his doorbell ring. A short time later, he observed the suspect removing property from his unlocked pick-up truck in the driveway. The suspect confronted the victim in the front yard. A short struggle ensued. The suspect was quickly subdued by the victim—a gentleman with extensive experience in the martial arts.

Hernandez reportedly lost consciousness during the altercation with the victim. After being medically cleared at Ventura County Medical Center, he was booked into the Ventura County Jail for grand theft, possession of burglar tools (altered vehicle keys), and violation of probation (prior property crimes). His bail was set at $20,000.

An investigation is continuing.

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Two crime prevention tips related to this story:

(1) DOOR-TO-DOOR VENDORS. Residents are urged to keep an eye out for people going door-to-door and to report any such persons to the police. A common ploy of thieves is to ring doorbells to see if anyone is home. With no answer, burglary or thefts typically follow. Reporting so-called “door-to-door solicitors” is also recommended as thieves will always have a cover story to offer if someone answers the door.

(2) HELP PREVENT VEHICLE CRIMES! Like our crime prevention sign below says: Keep your car doors locked and secure valuables. Most vehicle crimes occur because cars are unsecured and/or valuable property is left in view.