Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department Memorial Ceremony
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, May 11th, at 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Third Street/”C” Street, City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Commander Eric S. Sonstegard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant David Villanueva (805) 385-8300 davidvillanueva@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Wednesday, May 11th, the Oxnard Police Department will honor their seven (7) fallen officers with their 12th annual Oxnard Police Department Memorial Ceremony. Held in conjunction with the National Police Week each May, the ceremony pays tribute to Deputy Constable Andrew McNaughton, Constable William E. Kelley, Officer Albert Gasperetti, Officer Frederick John Clark, Senior Officer John Adair, Officer Jim O’Brien, and Officer James Jensen who all gave their lives in service to their community.

Law Enforcement fatalities have seen a marked increase in the first four months of 2011 as sixty-seven (67) officers have lost their lives across the country compared to fifty-seven (57) at the same time last year.

The public is welcome to attend the ceremony that will be held directly outside the Oxnard Police Department near the intersection of Third and “C” Streets. Those community members wishing to attend are asked to park in the parking garage located at the corner of Third and “B” Streets and arrive before 10:00 a.m.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	245(a)(1) P.C Assault with a deadly weapon (Knife)
DATE/TIME:	05/03/2011, 2006 Hours
LOCATION:	5200 Block of Perkins Road
VICTIM(S):	34 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1- Javier Jesus Lopez 31 year old Oxnard resident  Suspect #2- Apolinar Lopez 27 year old Ventura resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steve Funk
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 or steven.funk@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
 
On 05/03/2011 at approximately 2006 hours the victim was in the passenger seat of his vehicle which was parked next to the suspect vehicle. Suspect Apolinar Lopez got into his vehicle and started to argue with the victim. Suspect Apolinar Lopez got out of his vehicle and started to assault the victim. Lopez’s brother identified as Javier Lopez assisted in the assault. During the altercation the victim sustained an approximate two inch stab wound to the right side of his lower stomach.

Suspects Javier Lopez and Apolinar Lopez were arrested at the scene. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries.

If you have any additional information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Steven Funk or you may also leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Jeri Williams 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
DATE/TIME:	4/30/11 at 8:45 P.M.
LOCATION:	300 block of East Fir Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Male resident of Oxnard (Name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Oscar Borjon, 30 years old, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Chris Williams (805) 486-6211 chriswilliams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 4/30/11 at about 8:45 P.M., Oxnard police and emergency medical personnel responded to a call of an injured subject in the 300 block of East Fir Street. The injured party was assaulted by a suspect known to him who was armed with a bat or similar weapon. The suspect was identified and contacted at his residence. The suspect was arrested without incident. The victim was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. The suspect was booked into the Ventura County Jail on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery and Assault
DATE/TIME:	5/31/11 0700 hours
LOCATION:	600 block of West Kamala
VICTIM(S):	40 year old, Oxnard resident (Name Withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, mustache, wearing dark clothing
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff McGreevy (805) 385-3982 or jeffreymcgreevy@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 5-31-11 about 0700 hours, Oxnard PD units were dispatched to the 600 block of W. Kamala regarding an assault victim. During the investigation, it was revealed that the victim was asleep when he was attacked with a metal object by a male acquaintance. The victim was able to escape and the suspect fled on foot with property stolen from the victim.

The 40 year old Oxnard resident was attacked by an acquaintance that he had allowed to sleep in his home and it appears the attack was unprovoked. The suspect has been described as a male Hispanic 25-30 wearing dark clothing. He has a mustache and was unshaven. The Oxnard Police Department is actively investigating this case and attempting to identify the suspect. The victim was treated for non life threatening head injuries.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	5-27-11 at 10:07 PM
LOCATION:	300 Block Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, unknown further
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Major Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Mike Young (805) 385-7606 Mike.Young@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 27, 2011 at approximately 10:07 PM officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar. Police units arrived minutes later and found the victim on the sidewalk. The victim was suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

Witnesses told responding officers that the suspect drove up in a black full sized extra cab pick-up truck; the passenger exited the truck and started arguing with several subjects standing on the sidewalk including the victim. During the argument the suspect pulls out a weapon and shoots the victim. The suspect re-enters the vehicle and leaves the area. The victims name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

Investigators have no leads involving this incident, if anyone has information they are asked to contact Det. Mike Young at (805) 385-7606 or remain anonymous and call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-TIPS.

Jeri Williams 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 Robbery
DATE/TIME:	05/30/2011 1930 hours
LOCATION:	4700 block Terrace Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Five Hispanic males, 17-18 years, with a light complexion
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Newer gray Toyota sedan with paper plates
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Rangel
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 05/30/2011 at approximately 1930 hours the victim, an 18 year old male, was walking in the 4700 block of Terrace Avenue when he noticed a gray newer model four door Toyota sedan with paper plates following him. Minutes later, the Toyota stopped and the occupants of the vehicle got out and began to batter the victim.

During the incident the victim’s baseball hat was taken and he received injuries to various parts of his body. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment.

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	04-27-2011 / 1750
LOCATION:	100 block of South “H” Street
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Richard Duenas, 30 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Johnson (805) 385-7645 or michael.johnson@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 04/27/11 at approximately 1750 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Douglas Avenue in regards to a shooting victim. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to his torso.

On 4/28/11, investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), were able to identify the shooting suspect as 30 year old Richard Duenas of Oxnard. Duenas was contacted at his residence and later arrested for assault with a deadly weapon (firearm) and transported to the Ventura County Jail.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	05-09-11 / 1942 hours
LOCATION:	Victoria Ave at Hemlock St to Hemlock St at Ventura Rd
DRIVER:	Kyle Jacob Snow, Male, 22 years, Oxnard
VEHICLE(S):	Black, 2007, Yamaha motorcycle
PREPARED BY:	Officer James Crilly
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Brian Woolley, Traffic Unit, 385-7749

DETAILS:

On May 9, 2011, at approximately 1940 hours, an officer of the Oxnard Police Department was driving in a marked black and white patrol car southbound on Victoria Ave approaching Wooley Rd. He saw a motorcycle travelling southbound on Victoria Ave south of Wooley Rd that was travelling at a high rate of speed and making numerous lane changes without signaling. The motorcyclist stopped at the red light at Hemlock St.

The officer pulled in behind the motorcyclist and initiated a traffic stop for the various vehicle code violations. The motorcyclist turned around and looked at the officer and then immediately fled eastbound on Hemlock St from Victoria Ave with the officer in pursuit. The motorcyclist ran the red light at Hemlock St and Patterson Rd. The motorcyclist then collided with a stopped vehicle at Hemlock St and Ventura Rd. The motorcyclist was identified as Kyle Snow.

Snow was transported by ambulance to VCMC to receive treatment for injuries resulting from the traffic collision. Snow’s blood alcohol content was found to be 0.17%, which is just over twice the legal limit. Snow was cited for driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, evading, hit and run, and being an unlicensed driver.

If anyone has information about this collision please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at 385-7749.

An investigation is ongoing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Hit and Run Collision resulting in Serious Injury
DATE/TIME:	May 26, 2011 / 0510 hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Road north of Laurel Street
BICYCLIST:	H/M, 37 years of Oxnard (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
DRIVER:	Male
VEHICLE:	Possible Gray, Nissan, Versa, two-door (Vehicle should have moderate to major damage to the front end)
PREPARED BY:	Maria Peña, Traffic Investigator

DETAILS:

On May 26, 2011, at approximately 0510 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 2100 block of Saviers Road reference a man down next to a bicycle. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found an injured 37 years old male sitting on the curb. Officers noticed major damage to the bicycle.

The bicyclist was subsequently transported to Ventura County Medical Center for additional medical treatment. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and several fractured bones. He is currently listed in stable condition.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the bicyclist was traveling northbound on Saviers Road towards Laurel Street. The suspect vehicle was also traveling northbound on Saviers Road towards Laurel Street behind the bicyclist. For unknown reasons, the suspect vehicle struck the rear of the bicyclist causing the rider to be ejected several feet. The suspect vehicle fled the scene of the collision after striking the bicyclist.

Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a possible grey Nissan Versa two-door. The suspect driver was described as a short male. The suspect vehicle should have sustained moderate to major damage to the front end.

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

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	April 29, 2011 / 0438 Hours
LOCATION:	Oxnard Boulevard / Cooper Road
DRIVER-1:	Male, 24 years old of Oxnard (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
DRIVER-2:	Marvin Serrano, 44 years old of Oxnard
VEHICLE-1:	Red, Honda Motorcycle
VEHICLE-2:	Blue, Cadillac Escalade
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant Randy.latimer@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Scott Aaron, Traffic Officer, 805-385-7600 Scott.aaron@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On April 29, 2011, at about 0438 hours, Oxnard Police Department officers and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle. Upon arrival they found that a motorcycle, ridden by a male, 24 years old of Oxnard, had rear-ended a sport utility vehicle driven by Marvin Serrano, 44 years old of Oxnard. The motorcycle rider sustained major injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. Serrano complained to minor back and neck pain but did not require medical treatment.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle was traveling northbound on Oxnard Boulevard in the number one lane at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons, the rider failed to stop behind the SUV that had been stopped northbound on Oxnard Boulevard at Cooper Road for the red signal. The motorcyclist collided into the rear of the SUV. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

Further investigation revealed that the motorcycle rider had been cited for speeding and for driving without a license on the same motorcycle in January of this year.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision please contact Officer Scott Aaron at 805-385-7600.

An investigation is continuing.