Archives for August 2011

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of Oxnard PD Officer
DATE/TIME:	August 2, 2011 / 5 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	38-year-old female
SUSPECT(S):	Joe Tinoco Jr.
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	none
LOSS:	none
PREPARED BY:	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Asst. Chief Jason Benites (805) 385-7626 jasonbenites@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Today Oxnard PD officer Joe Tinoco Jr. was arrested for 273.5 PC – domestic violence, 136.1 PC – false imprisonment and 273(a)(b) PC – endangering the welfare of a child. He will be booked into the Ventura County Jail at about
6:30 p.m. He is being held on $20,000 bond. Tinoco’s case is being handled by the Ventura County District Attorney’s office.

The incident which prompted the arrest occurred in Oxnard on July 31, 2011 between the hours of 10 p.m. and about 6 a.m. the next morning. Tinoco is accused of domestic violence against a 38-year-old resident of Oxnard. Her name will not be released as the identities of domestic violence victims are protected by law.

Officer Tinoco, 43, was hired by Oxnard PD in 1991 and is currently assigned as a School Resource Officer. He is now on administrative leave pending the result of this criminal case.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Officer Involved Shooting (update)

DATE/TIME:

08/22/2011 3 a.m.

LOCATION:

1900 block of N. “H” Street

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Bobby Oscar Basquez
25-year-old Oxnard resident

WITNESS(ES):

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

LOSS:

PREPARED BY:

Mónica Muñoz

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager/PIO
(805) 385-7631

DETAILS:
On 08/22/2011 at 3 a.m. Oxnard PD officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance in the 1900 block of N. “H” Street in Oxnard. When the officers arrived they located a male in the courtyard of the apartment complex. The man ignored the officers’ commands to show his hands and as a result, several shots were fired and he was hit. The suspect sustained a minor gunshot wound. A gun was located at the scene.

The suspect is Bobby Oscar Basquez, a 25-year-old male from Oxnard. He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he received treatment. He was later cleared medically and booked into Ventura County Jail. Basquez is on parole and was released from prison in May of this year.

If anyone has any information about the incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7600 or Detective Erik Mora at (805) 385-7680.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 08/22/2011 2 p.m.

Jeri Williams
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
DATE/TIME:	Friday, August 19, 2011 6:00 P.M. to 02:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 02:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held within the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to improving traffic safety and reducing the number of alcohol related crashes to make our roadways and community safer. We will continue to conduct DUI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, and DUI warrant operations this year.

How to Report a Drunk Driver

Call 911 and tell them you wish to report a suspected drunk driver. **You do not have to give your name.
Give a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color and license plate number.
Give the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road, cross streets and the direction they’re traveling.
Describe the manner in which the vehicle is being driven.
Do not try to stop the car or detain the driver. Leave that to a law enforcement officer.

As a reminder, the fines, fees and attorney costs associated with a first time DUI conviction in Ventura County can reach over $10,000. Driver’s license suspension and an increase in vehicle insurance premiums are also potential consequences.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750 or via e-mail at mariapena@oxnardpd.org.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multi Location Search Warrant
DATE/TIME:	08/04/11 1500 Hours
LOCATION:	Various locations in the City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	S1-17 year old Oxnard resident S2- Adam Martinez, 21 year old Oxnard resident S3- Nester Garcia, 21 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Thomas (805) 385-7660 Michael.Thomas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 8/3/11 and 8/4/11, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), with the assistance of other department personnel, served search warrants at four residences located in the City of Oxnard.

The search warrants were a result of two rival gangs committing several acts of felony graffiti vandalism in the city over a two day period. The Vandalism was in excess of 300 square feet, costing over $5,000 to clean.

Three assault rifles, a shotgun, a small quantity of drugs, over a thousand dollars in cash, and numerous items of gang paraphernalia were seized during the search warrants. Additionally, three people were also arrested for various charges. Adam Martinez, a 21 year old Oxnard resident, was charged with possession of illegal assault weapons, Nester Garcia, a 21 year old Oxnard resident, was arrested for narcotics sales, and a 17 year old Oxnard resident was arrested for failing to register as a gang member.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Officer Involved Shooting

DATE/TIME:

08/22/2011 0300 Hours

LOCATION:

1900 block of N. “H” Street

VICTIM(S):

State Of California

SUSPECT(S):

Bobby Oscar Basquez
25 year old male form Oxnard

WITNESS(ES):

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

LOSS:

PREPARED BY:

Mike Adair, Commander

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Erik Mora, Detective
(805) 385-7680

DETAILS:
On 08/22/2011 at 0300 hours, the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a domestic disturbance in the 1900 block of N. “H” Street in Oxnard. When the officers arrived they observed the suspect in the courtyard of the apartment complex and a confrontation occurred. Several shots were fired and the suspect received a minor gunshot wound.
The suspect was identified as Bobby Oscar Basquez, 25 year old male from Oxnard. He was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he received treatment for the injury. He was later cleared medically and released into police custody. Basquez is on parole and was released from prison in May of this year.

If anyone has any information surrounding the incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department or Detective Erik Mora at (805) 385-7680.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 08/22/2011 0630 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Brandishing of a firearm
DATE/TIME:	08/04/11 1832 Hours
LOCATION:	Community Center Park-East 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	S1-Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, shaved head, 5’ 8” tall, 200 lbs.
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Marostica (805) 486-6228 Michael.Marostica@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 8/4/11 at approximately 1832 hours, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to Community Center Park-East in reference to a subject brandishing a firearm. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who told them that he was at the park with a couple of friends when he was approached by a subject. The subject began a confrontation with the victim. During the confrontation the subject pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the victim.

The subject fled on foot and was seen by the victim entering a nearby residence in the 900 block of South “H” Street. Officers surrounded the residence and had the occupants exit the residence. None of the occupants were identified as the subject that had brandished the handgun at the victim.

Members of the Violent Crimes Unit responded and assisted in the investigation. A search warrant was obtained for the residence and a handgun, matching the one described by the victim, was located inside the residence. No suspects have been identified at this time and an investigation is continuing.

If anyone has information, they are encouraged to contact Det. Mike Marostica at (805) 486-6228 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:	Sexual Assault
DATE/TIME:	8/28/2011 2030-2100 hours
LOCATION:	Sierra Linda Park, Oxnard, California
VICTIM(S):	Withheld per 293 PC
SUSPECT(S):	Adult Male, 5’9” to 6”, dark baseball hat, light color hooded sweatshirt, jeans
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown color, make or model sedan Similar to a Honda Accord
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective D. Shadinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective D. Shadinger 805-385-7662 Detective J. Suarez 805-385-3922

DETAILS:
On 8/28/2011, between the hours of 8:30 PM and 9 PM, an adult female was confronted by an adult male suspect in the area of Sierra Linda Park. The suspect grabbed the female, pushed her to the ground, and sexually assaulted her. The victim screamed and fought with the suspect, which caused the suspect to flee the area. The suspect was last seen entering a unknown color sedan, similar to a Honda Accord, and driving on Holly Ave towards Ventura Rd.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages anyone who was in the area of Sierra Linda Park with information pertaining to this assault to contact Detective Shadinger at (805) 385-7662 or Detective Suarez at (805) 385-3922 or to remain anonymous, contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/29/2011; 0700 hours

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 (Stabbing)
DATE/TIME:	8/28/2011 5:57 P.M.
LOCATION:	400 Block North Bonita, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	47-year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male, 50 years old, possibly walks with a limp
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Officer Ed Baldwin
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk

DETAILS:
On 8-28-2011, at 5:57 P.M., officers responded to the 400 Block of North Bonita, in the City of Oxnard re: a stabbing victim. During the investigation officers learned that there was possibly a roommate dispute. The victim suffered minor stab wounds to the head and leg. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he is listed in stable condition.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 50 years old and walks with a limp.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Funk at 805-385-7796 or you may remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070

DATE / TIME PREPARED:8/28/2011 10:00 P.M.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Case

DATE/TIME:

July 30, 2006 / 5:30 p.m.

LOCATION:

710 – 720 Cuesta del Mar

VICTIM(S):

Gloria Altamirano

SUSPECT(S):

unknown

WITNESS(ES):

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

LOSS:

PREPARED BY:

Mónica Muñoz

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager/PIO
(805) 385-7631

DETAILS:
Gloria Altamirano was shot and killed on a walkway between 710 and 720 Cuesta Del Mar on July 30, 2006 at about 5:30 in the evening. Altamirano was 22 years old at the time of her murder. She was originally from Puebla, Mexico and worked for Colorado Farms LLC in Somis.

Information gathered in this investigation indicates Altamirano was not the intended victim of the shooting. Detectives believe there may be witnesses to this incident who have not yet come forward.

All leads in this case have been exhausted and detectives are asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information that leads to the capture and conviction of the suspect is eligible for a reward of $10,000 offered by the city of Oxnard.

Additionally, anyone with information can call the violent crimes hotline at
(805) 982-7070

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Shooting

DATE/TIME:

8/19/2011 1900 hours

LOCATION:

Circle Drive at Channel Islands Boulevard

VICTIM(S):

26-year-old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown male suspect

WITNESS(ES):

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

LOSS:

PREPARED BY:

Senior officer Alex Arnett (805) 486-6297 or email: alex.arnertt@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Detective Mike Johnson @ 385-7600

DETAILS:
Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting that occurred at Circle Drive at Channel Islands Boulevard.

Preliminary information was received that the victim was a passenger in a vehicle when the suspect confronted him. The victim attempted to flee when the shooting occurred.

The victim was rushed to the Ventura County Medical Center in critical but stable condition.

It is unclear what the relationship was between the victim and the suspect. Police officers/detectives are still investigating the incident.

Investigators are requesting that anyone with information regarding this case to call Detective Mike Johnson at (805) 385-7600 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 08/19/2011 2332 hours