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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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	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	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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