Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Stabbing **Updated**
DATE/TIME	January 25, 2012 at 2:41 p.m. February 3, 2012 at about 8:00 a.m. the suspect was arrested in the 500 block of Airport Way, Camarillo
LOCATION	San Juan and Bard Road
VICTIM	17-year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	15-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Christopher Williams Christopher.Williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On February 3, 2012, at about 8:00 a.m., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit identified the suspect responsible for stabbing a 17-year-old male on January 25, 2012. Investigators contacted the suspect, whose name isn’t being released because of his age, in the 500 block of Airport Way in Camarillo. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. He was booked into Juvenile Hall for assault with a deadly weapon.
 
A search warrant was served at the suspect’s residence and several items of evidentiary value were seized. Investigators believe the motive for the stabbing was over a personal issue and it doesn’t appear to be gang related. 
 
Text of original news release
At about 2:41 p.m., officers received a call of a possible stabbing in the area of San Juan and Bard Road. When officers arrived they contacted a 17-year-old victim who had sustained a single stab wound to the chest. Witnesses in the area advised that the victim was involved in a fight with another person when he was stabbed. The suspect was accompanied by two to three other young men who were not involved in the fight.  The motive for the fight and stabbing are unknown. We are unsure if the incident is gang related. The victim was transported to a local hospital and listed in critical but stable condition.
 
The suspect is still outstanding and we are looking to contact the other young men who were with the suspect during the incident.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Cody Collet at 486-6228.  If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Stolen property
DATE/TIME	February 4, 2012 at 1 p.m.
LOCATION	Second and A Streets, Oxnard
VICTIM	California State University, Channel Islands
SUSPECT(S)	David Carmona, 30. Oxnard resident Anthony Meza, 26, Oxnard resident Christopher Rosendo, 26, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Officer Gordon Currie, Oxnard Police Department Gordon.Currie@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT	Lt. Michael Morris, Cal State CI Police Department Michael.morris@csuci.edu 805-437-8444

On Saturday, February 4, 2012 at about 1 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department received information from a concerned citizen that three suspicious subjects were attempting to sell possible stolen merchandise in the area of A Street and Palm Drive in Oxnard.
 
Oxnard police officers responded and saw a vehicle fitting the description fleeing the area. The car was occupied by three men. After an investigation, it was confirmed that all three men were trying to sell stolen property which belonged to California State University, Channel Islands.
 
During a lengthy investigation, more than $10,000 of stolen merchandise was recovered. Items include four computers, power tools, various commercial landscaping implements, and miscellaneous items taken over the last four years.
 
The specific details provided by the caller assisted police in making this arrest. This is a good reminder for any concerned citizen to call the police to report any suspicious activity.
 
All three suspects were charged with possession of stolen property and conspiracy. Carmona also faces charges of grand theft and burglary. Bail for Rosendo was set at $20,000; Carmona and Meza’s bail was set at $30,000 each. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

 

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  2/4/12 at 9:15 p.m.
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint – RESULTS
DATE/TIME	January 28, 2012  7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard
CONTACT	Senior Officer Jamie Brown 805-385-7749

 

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints on January 28, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.   
 
The first checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Channel Islands Blvd at “M” St. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Harbor Boulevard at Fifth Street.
 
Officers screened 594 motorists who passed through the checkpoints. Officers conducted five DUI investigations that lead to the arrest of two drivers for DUI.  
 
Seventeen drivers were issued citations for various drivers’ license violations. Fivevehicles were towed.  Thirteen drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and four drivers were cited for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license.
 
The Oxnard PD will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. 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 you that if you see an impaired driver – dial 911.
 
The checkpoints are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration.
 
For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamiebrown@oxnardpd.org.
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Robbery Citibank ***Update***
DATE/TIME	January 25, 2012 11:51 a.m. February 2, 2012 at about 11:40 a.m. suspect was arrested in the 700 block of West Pleasant Valley Rd.
LOCATION	2900 block of Saviers Road
SUSPECT	Roy Chris Jimenez  11-18-1960, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Christopher Williams Christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On February 1, 2012, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit obtained information that Roy Jimenez had committed the bank robbery at Citibank, located at 2900 Saviers Road, on January 25, 2012.
 
On February 2, 2012, at about 11:40 a.m., investigators contacted Jimenez at his residence in the 700 block of west Pleasant Valley Road.  He was arrested and taken into custody without incident. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail for bank robbery. Because this is still an active investigation, no further details will be released until the conclusion of the investigation.

Text of original news release:
On January 25, 2012, at about 11:51 a.m., a male suspect entered the Citibank located in the 2900 block of Saviers Road. The suspect approached the teller window and handed him a note that demanded money and stated he was armed. The teller handed an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect.  The suspect fled the bank in a southern direction. The suspect possibly fled in a dark “box” shaped vehicle.     
 
Oxnard police officers and investigators responded and interviewed several witnesses.  FBI agents also assisted in the investigation. Investigators are currently working several leads. 
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jose Velazquez at (805) 385-3982. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Auto theft cases in Rose Park
DATE/TIME	January and February 2012
LOCATION	Rose Park neighborhood, Oxnard
PREPARED BY	Senior Officer Crystal Walker
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) The Oxnard Police Department has seen three cases of auto theft in which the driver leaves the keys in their car while the car is running and leaves the vehicle unsupervised. These cases occurred between January and February 2012 in the Rose Park neighborhood. These incidents of auto theft are 100 percent preventable. We strongly encourage members of the public never to leave their keys in the car whether the car is running or not. Additionally, Oxnard municipal code section 8-45(A) indicates that you can be cited if an officer encounters your vehicle running, unattended. Aside from being a target of theft, it is not safe to leave a running car unattended. At this point, investigators do not have any suspect information in these cases.
 
There are steps you can take to help prevent your car from being stolen or broken into. Lock your car and do not leave personal items of value visible. Often thieves walk through parking lots or neighborhoods and choose the cars to break into based upon items that are visible. If you must leave valuable items in your car, lock them in the trunk. In addition, please report any suspicious activity to the Oxnard PD. If you see a person who is not familiar to you walking or driving around your neighborhood, get a good physical description of the person and vehicle and call (805) 385-7740. If you see someone breaking into a home or vehicle, call 911.
 
Anyone with information about these cases is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at
(800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Sting operation
DATE/TIME	February 23, 2012 at 3 p.m.
LOCATION	1255 Saviers Road, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S)	Fawzi Hamed 4/20/80, Fontana resident Laura Elvira Martinez 1/25/81, Oxnard resident
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

 

(Oxnard, CA) Today the Oxnard Police Department conducted a sting operation at a local shop that buys gold from the public. The operation resulted in two arrests: Fawzi Hamed, 04/20/80 (the owner of the shop) and his employee Laura Elvira Martinez, 01/25/81. Fawzi is a resident of Fontana and Martinez resides in Oxnard. They received misdemeanor citations for operating a business without the proper license. Each was released with a promise to appear in court.
 
The operation took place at Fredy del Oro located at 1255 Saviers Road at about 3 p.m. today. An undercover OPD officer made a sale of jewelry to Martinez. Once that transaction was complete, detectives entered the business and issued citations to Hamed and Martinez.
 
The sting operation occurred as a result of complaints from business owners who had knowledge that Hamed was operating the business without a license. Hamed was purchasing newspaper and radio advertisements for his business, which is also prohibited without the proper license.
 
The California Business and Professions Code requires a second-hand business license for this type of shop. Business owners have to meet certain obligations when they purchase property (jewelry or other types of property) to ensure that members of the public are not selling stolen goods to these shops. Reputable business owners register the items they purchase from the public with local police departments which allows law enforcement agencies to search property databases for any items that may have been reported stolen.  
 
Oxnard PD strongly encourages anyone who has knowledge of an un-licensed business to report that information to us. You can reach the Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Serious injury traffic collision
DATE/TIME	February 4, 2012 at 11:30 p.m.
LOCATION	Fifth and C Streets, Oxnard
VICTIM	Jeremy Lopez Johnson, 21
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Randy Latimer
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

 

On February 4, 2012 at about 11:30 p.m., Oxnard PD officers along with EMS personnel responded to a single vehicle (motorcycle), injury collision at the intersection of Fifth and “C” Streets. When officers arrived, theydiscovered that the motorcycle collided with the curb and a light standard. Officers and EMS personnel attended to the driver, a 21-year-old male. The driver was unconscious and sustained multiple injuries to his legs and upper torso as a result of the collision. He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment where he is listed in critical condition. 
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Fifth Street approaching “C” Street. The rider failed to negotiate a curve and crossed into the opposing traffic lane.  The motorcycle struck a curb causing the rider to lose control and subsequently strike a light pole. No other vehicles were involved.
 
Investigators suspect that the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed and was not able to negotiate the curve because of the high speed. It is not known whether alcohol contributed to the collision. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.
 
Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Officer Scott Aaron at (805) 385-7750. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  02/05/2012
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Gonzales Road closure
DATE/TIME	Saturday, March 3 at 6 a.m. through Sunday March 4 at 6 a.m.
LOCATION	Gonzales Road EAST of Oxnard Boulevard

(Oxnard, CA) On Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 6 a.m. through Sunday, March 4 at 6 a.m. Gonzales Road east of Oxnard Boulevard at the railroad crossing will be closed. This closure is required for track maintenance of the Union Pacific Railroad crossing.
 
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
 
Additional railroad maintenance closures will occur over the next few weeks and the public will be notified in advance of those closures.
 
Any questions regarding the repair work should be directed to Terri Metzler of Farwest Paving at (714) 630-4856
 
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Barricaded subject
DATE/TIME	February 11, 2012 at 3:08 p.m.
LOCATION	1001 East Channel Islands Blvd.
SUSPECT	Ronald Lopez, 45, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Officer Gordon Currie gordon.currie@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

 

At about 3 p.m. on February 11, 2012, Oxnard Police officers responded to the Comfort Inn located at 1001 East Channel Islands Boulevard regarding a wanted subject by the name of Ronald Lopez. 
 
Officers arrived at the location and tried to make contact with Lopez. Officers had received information that Lopez was armed with a handgun and made threats to use it. While officers were establishing a perimeter of the location, there was a report of a possible shot heard.
 
Oxnard SWAT officers and the OPD hostage negotiation team responded. Additional assistance was provided by the Ventura Police Department and Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.
 
About two and a half hours later, after a series of verbal exchanges with the subject and cooperation with family members, Lopez exited the motel room and peacefully surrendered to officers without incident.  No one was injured during this incident.
 
A thorough search was conducted of the entire scene and no weapon was located.  At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined there was no weapon involved and there were no shots were fired. 
 
Ronald Lopez was arrested for 2800.2(a)VC and 2800.4 VC and a CDC parole hold.
 

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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  2/11/12 at 7 p.m.
 
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Residential burglaries
DATE/TIME	February 2, 2012 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
LOCATION	Rio Lindo neighborhood – Blanca Place, Stanford Avenue, Hermosa Way, Junto Lane
SUSPECT	Hispanic male, early twenties, white t-shirt, blue jeans, blue baseball cap
LOSS	Cash, jewelry, electronics, DVDs
PREPARED BY	Senior Officer Rob Flinn
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) The Oxnard Police Department is investigating a series of four residential burglaries that occurred on February 2, 2012 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. In each of these cases, the suspect is believed to have gained entry through an unlocked rear door or window. These cases occurred in the Rio Lindo neighborhood on the following streets: Blanca Place, Stanford Avenue, Hermosa Way and Junto Lane. In one of the cases the resident was at home when the suspect tried to enter the home. Fortunately, the victim scared the suspect away. The loss in these cases includes: electronics, cash, checks, jewelry and DVDs.
 
Witness reports indicate that the suspect is a Hispanic male in his early twenties who was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and a blue baseball cap.
 
It is very important to lock all your doors and windows when you leave your residence. In addition, please report any suspicious activity to the Oxnard PD. If you see a person who is not familiar to you walking or driving around your neighborhood, get a good physical description of the person and vehicle and call (805) 385-7740. If you see someone breaking into a home or vehicle, call 911.
 
Anyone with information about these cases is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Senior Officer Rob Flinn at (805) 385-7869. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 
 

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