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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a Gun
DATE/TIME:	12-6-2010 at 6:20 P.M.
LOCATION:	300 block Cordova Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	27 Year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	S-1: H/M 24 years, 5’7, 150 lbs, Wearing a Dark colored baseball hat, gray or white shirt and blue jeans. S-2: H/M 24 years, 6’0, 200lbs, wearing a Black baseball hat, black shirt, black pants Veh: White, Unknown year Honda 4 Door Compact
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Ed Baldwin
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Charles Buttell 385-7665 CharlesButtell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-6-2010, at approximately 1820 hours, officers responded to the 300 Block of Cordova Street concerning a robbery with a gun that had just occurred. They contacted the victim who told them that he exited his truck and was confronted by two suspects. The suspects had exited a white Honda 4 door vehicle. The two suspects confronted him and initially asked for money. When the victim refused, one suspect pulled out an unknown type firearm and demanded the suspect give him all of his money. The second suspect took the victim’s cash and cellular phone. Both suspects fled in the vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Oxnard Police Department or the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477)

The investigation is continuing.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Coin-laundry burglary arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 7, 2010 11:30 AM
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Edgewood Way
VICTIM(S):	Several coin-laundry companies throughout Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Arenas (DOB 11-18-86) 24 year-old, Oxnard resident Photos attached page 2
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Luis Mancha (805) 385-7664 luismancha@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-7-10 at around 11:30 this morning investigators from the Oxnard Police Department served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Edgewood Way. This warrant was in reference to several coin-laundry burglaries in the area.

Oxnard is experiencing an increase in coin-laundry burglaries. Several properties have installed surveillance equipment to video the crimes taking place. This is what happened prior to the arrest warrant today; investigators received surveillance footage from recent burglaries and identified the suspect within days.

During the search warrant stolen property was recovered. The suspect was arrested and charged with 2 counts burglary. Surveillance and booking photos below.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery, Assault with a Deadly weapon, Conspiracy to commit Robbery, False imprisonment
DATE/TIME:	12-3-2010 at 10:16 P.M.
LOCATION:	Fairbourne Pl./Perkins Rd
VICTIM(S):	37 Year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	17 Year old Oxnard Juvenile, Juan Manuel Elizarradas, 20 year old Oxnard Resident Enrique Lozano, 20 year old Oxnard Resident Juan Diego Orozco, 19 year old Oxnard Resident Cesar Ochoa, 26 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Ed Baldwin
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia 385-7688 rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-3-2010 at approximately 2215 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a Robbery that had just occurred in the area of Fairbourne Lane and Perkins Road. Officers arrived soon after the call and the victim told him that he was robbed by 4 subjects who eventually fled in a dark colored SUV. The victim was able to provide a partial license plate for the suspect vehicle.

Motor Officer Jeremy Nodine observed a vehicle matching that description in the area of Saviers road and Bard road. That vehicle was found to have 5 subjects matching the description of the suspects. During the investigation four of those subjects were positively identified by the victim and the victim’s property was located in the vehicle.

All subjects in the vehicle were arrested for the various charges. The victim’s name is not being released at this time as it is an on-going investigation and the victim’s is in fear of retaliation.

It is believed that these individuals were also involved in several additional robberies that were unreported. If you or someone you know was the victim of a robbery please contact the Oxnard Police Department or the Violent crimes hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Roger Garcia at 385-7688 or email at rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org.

Enrique Lozano

Juan Orozco

Cesar Ochoa

Juan Elizarraras

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

DETAILS: 

Officers are on scene of an injury traffic collision in the area of Rose Avenue and Cesar Chavez Drive. One vehicle was overturned and both parties were transported to St. Johns Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Oxnard Police Department traffic unit is handling the investigation. Southbound Rose Avenue from Gonzales Road will be closed for the next 30 minutes. There is considerable slowing in the northbound lanes of traffic.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Commercial Burglary
DATE/TIME:	11-21-10/ Unknown time
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Edgewood Way
VICTIM(S):	Webb Laundry Services
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Senior Detective Luis Mancha
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Detective Luis Mancha 805-385-7664 or luis.mancha@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 21, 2010 the Oxnard Police Department received a report of burglary that occurred to a laundry facility furnished with coin operated washing machines. The laundry facility is located on the 1300 Block of Edgewood Way.

The suspect, an unknown male was captured on video surveillance using an unknown tool to gain access to the coin reservoir on a washing machine.

The operator of this particular laundry room, Webb Laundry Services has taken measures to better secure their facilities and has started to add surveillance cameras to some of their facilities.
Investigators are requesting that property owners or those responsible for coin operated laundry machines take extra measures to secure their facilities. Investigators suggest that money from the machines be removed daily, laundry rooms should be locked and accessed by tenants only, set up surveillance cameras and consider installing new technologies such as cashless systems that use prepaid cards.

Investigators are seeking information from the public in trying to identify the suspect that was captured on video surveillance. Anyone with information is urged to call the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Bureau at 385-7605 or Detective Luis Mancha at 385-7664.

For those wishing to provide information anonymously can provide it to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-tips.

 

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Downtown Oxnard Holiday Parade
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, December 4, 2010 1000-1200
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

On Saturday, 12-4-10, the Downtown Oxnard Merchant’s Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade. The event will begin at 10:00 am and conclude at 12:00 pm. This will be followed by the 2010 Tamale Festival to be held in Plaza Park.

These events are expected to draw large crowds and traffic delays should be expected. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 9:00 am, all intersections on ‘C’ St from Second Street to Fifth Street, and ‘A’ St. from Fifth Street to Wooley Rd. will be closed to through traffic.

There will be “NO PARKING” signs posted on and around the parade route. The recommended parking area for persons attending the parade and other downtown events is the downtown parking structure located at Third Street @ ‘B’ Street.

These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.

Please have a safe holiday season and enjoy watching the parade.

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