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News release – 5/2/2012

Archives for May 2012


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT Oxnard PD Memorial Ceremony 
DATE/TIME Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. 
LOCATION Third and “C” Streets, Oxnard 
CONTACT Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO
(805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. the Oxnard Police Department will honor seven officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. This is the 13th annual Oxnard Police Department Memorial Ceremony. 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 were killed over the course of the department’s history.
 
According to the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Fund, peace officer fatalities are down about 40 percent when compared to this same time last year. There have been 39 officers killed in our nation so far this year.
 
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as National Police Week. During that week, law enforcement agencies all across the U.S. will honor fallen officers through a variety of events.
 
The OPD Memorial Ceremony is open to the public and begins at 10:30 a.m. and will last about 30 minutes. The ceremony will take place directly outside the Oxnard PD office near the intersection of Third and “C” Streets. Free parking is available in the garage located at the corner of Third and “B” Streets.
 
 
 

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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 Cindo de Mayo DUI enforcement 
DATE/TIME Friday, May 4 – Saturday, May 5, 2012 
LOCATION Oxnard and surrounding cities 
CONTACT Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO
(805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org


LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN VENTURA COUNTY ON THE LOOKOUT FOR D.U.I. SUSPECTS OVER CINCO DE MAYO 

(Oxnard, CA) Sheriff’s deputies, CHP officers and police officers in Ventura County will be on the lookout for drivers high on alcohol or drugs over the Cinco de Mayo weekend. 
In Oxnard, officers will conduct DUI saturation patrols beginning on Friday, May 4, 2012. On Saturday, officers from Oxnard PD, Ventura PD, the California Highway Patrol, and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department will team up to conduct a joint-agency, AVOID the 14, DUI saturation patrol in the city of Oxnard.
“The California Highway Patrol will aggressively seeking out DUI suspects and will field extra black-and-white units,” said Lt. Casey Cronin of the CHP Ventura Area Command. “We’ve seen a 54 percent increase in DUI injury collisions from 13 in the first four months of last year and 20 for the same time period this year,” he said. “This cannot be allowed to continue.” 
Of course drivers need to be sober, and they should also realize that streets and freeways are bad places to multi-task, according to Cronin. He advocates concentrating solely on driving, and not being distracted by texting, talking on the phone, eating or fiddling with the stations on the car radio. 
“Avoid the 14 will conduct other operations over the Memorial Day and Independence Day holiday weekends,” said traffic Sgt. Randy Latimer of the Oxnard Police Dept., campaign coordinator. 
Funding for Avoid the 14 comes from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Report drunk drivers – Call 911!
 

 

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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 “AVOID the 14” DUI Saturation patrol 
DATE/TIME Saturday, May 5, 2012 between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. 
LOCATION City of Oxnard 


(Oxnard, CA) On Saturday, May 5, 2012 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m., officers from the Ventura County “AVOID the 14” task force teamed up to conduct a DUI saturation patrol in the city of Oxnard. The task force included officers from Oxnard PD, Ventura PD, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Port Hueneme PD, and the California Highway Patrol.
 
Task force officers stopped 198 vehicles, conducted 36 DUI investigations, and arrested
15 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol. One driver was arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana. Officers also issued 55 citations to drivers for various vehicle code violations. Thirty-eight of those drivers did not have valid driver’s licenses.
 
This operation was funded through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) though the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
 
Please report drunk drivers by calling 911. Drive sober and drive safely!
 
For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@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 Armed robbery 
DATE/TIME May 9, 2012 at about 8:30 p.m. 
LOCATION Thrifty Gas, 1501 W. Gonzales Road, Oxnard 
SUSPECT Hispanic male, 30-35 years old, blue bandana, black hooded sweatshirt, and jeans 
LOSS Cash 
CONTACT Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO
(805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On May 9, 2012 at about 8:30 p.m. Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the Thrifty Gas located at 1501 W. Gonzales Road regarding a robbery. The gas station attendant said that he was approached by a Hispanic male, 30 – 35 years old wearing a blue bandana, black hooded sweatshirt and jeans. The suspect was armed with a handgun which he used to threaten the employee and demand money.
 
The suspect fled north on Ventura Road; no suspect vehicle was seen. No one was injured in this incident.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796. 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 Armed robbery 
DATE/TIME May 9, 2012 at about 8:30 p.m. 
LOCATION Thrifty Gas, 1501 W. Gonzales Road, Oxnard 
SUSPECT Hispanic male, 30-35 years old, blue bandana, black hooded sweatshirt, and jeans 
LOSS Cash 
CONTACT Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO
(805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On May 9, 2012 at about 8:30 p.m. Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the Thrifty Gas located at 1501 W. Gonzales Road regarding a robbery. The gas station attendant said that he was approached by a Hispanic male, 30 – 35 years old wearing a blue bandana, black hooded sweatshirt and jeans. The suspect was armed with a handgun which he used to threaten the employee and demand money.
 
The suspect fled north on Ventura Road; no suspect vehicle was seen. No one was injured in this incident.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796. 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 Assault on an OPD officer 
DATE/TIME May 12, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. 
LOCATION 2400 Saviers Road, Oxnard 
SUSPECT Octavio Salgado, 31 
CONTACT Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO
(805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On May 12, 2012 at about 1:30 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Saviers Road because a witness reported that a person was yelling and threatening children.
 
An Oxnard police officer arrived on scene and tried to contact the suspect, later identified as Octavio Salgado. The police officer tried to detain Salgado when Salgado turned and started to fight with the officer. During the fight, Salgado tried to remove the officer’s gun from his holster on two separate occasions. The officer requested emergency backup and other officers responded. After additional officers arrived on scene, Salgado was taken into custody and transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained during the arrest. The incident was witnessed by more than 100 people who were shopping at the Centerpoint Mall.    
 
The primary officer was also treated for minor injuries at Saint John’s Hospital and released.
 
Salgado is a part of the post release offender (PRO) program. The PRO Program releases non-violent, non-sexual and non-serious offenders from prison under Assembly Bill 109.
 
Salgado is in custody at Ventura County Jail for numerous felony counts including assault on a peace officer.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796.  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 Attempted armed robbery  
DATE/TIME May 11, 2012 at 8:40 p.m. 
LOCATION 714 N. Ventura Road, Gold & Jewelry Emporium 
SUSPECT Edward John Green, 27, Oxnard resident 
CONTACT Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO
(805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On May 11, 2012, at about 8:40 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to an armed robbery that occurred at the Gold & Jewelry Emporium located at 714 North Ventura Road. When officers arrived they contacted the store employee who said that a white male entered the store armed with a handgun. The suspect demanded money from the cash register. The employee fled the store, leaving the suspect inside the business. According to the surveillance cameras, the suspect later left the business without any money. The employee was not injured during the incident.
 
During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as Edward Green, a 27 year old Oxnard resident. On May 12, 2012, members of the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) were able to locate Green in the area of “H” Street and Gonzales Road. They took Green into custody without incident. Members of the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) wrote a search warrant for Green’s residence where several items of evidentiary value were seized.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796. 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.


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT Armed robbery 
DATE/TIME May 15, 2012 at 11 p.m. 
LOCATION 4000 block of Dune Circle, Oxnard 
VICTIM Domino's Pizza delivery driver 
SUSPECT Two Hispanic males 
LOSS Cash, keys 
CONTACT Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO
(805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

 

(Oxnard, CA) On May 15, 2012 at about 11 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Dunes Circle regarding a robbery. The victim was a Domino’s Pizza delivery person. When the victim returned to his car he was approached by two suspects wearing dark clothing.  One suspect threatened him with a handgun and demanded his money while the other suspect got into the victim’s vehicle and took the keys. Both suspects fled on foot with the victim’s cash and keys. The victim was not injured in the robbery.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7600. 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 Click It or Ticket to Boost Seat Belt Use – Day and Night 
DATE/TIME Campaign begins May 21, 2012 
LOCATION Oxnard 
CONTACT Sgt. Randy Latimer (805) 385-7631 randy.latimer@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard, California – Motorists who refuse to wear their seat belts – beware. The 2012 start-of-summer Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization kicks off May 21 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up. 
 
The Oxnard Police Department is joining with other state and local law enforcement officers to help save more lives by strongly enforcing seat belt laws around the clock.  Seat belts are the most effective piece of life saving equipment on your car.
 
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2010 nationally, 61 percent of the 10,647 passenger vehicle occupants who were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes overnight were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the fatal crash, compared to 42 percent during the daytime hours.
 
“Too many drivers and passengers on the road at night are not wearing their seat belts, and it all too often ends in tragedy,” said Commander Andrew Salinas.  “Our goal is to save more lives, so the Oxnard Police Department will be out enforcing seat belt laws around the clock.”
 
Seat belt use saves thousands of lives across America each year and  the Oxnard Police Department is helping spread the word. NHTSA statistics show that in 2010 alone, seat belts saved an estimated 12,546 lives nationwide.
 
Yet, too many motorists may need a tough reminder. In 2010, 22,187 passenger vehicle occupants were killed in motor vehicle crashes, according to NHTSA, and 51 percent of them were NOT wearing seat belts at the time of their fatal crashes.
 
Younger motorists and men are particularly at risk.  Data shows that among teen and young adult passenger vehicle occupants in 2010, ages 18-34, who were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes, 62 percent were not buckled up at the time of the crash – the highest percentage of any age group.  The number jumps to 66 percent when just men in this age group are included.
 
While this year’s Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization runs from May 21 through June 3, motorists should know that officers are out enforcing seat belt laws year-round.  Total costs of a first time ticket are at least $142
 
 

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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

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DETAILS:
On February 23, 2012 at about 8 p.m. a male suspect tried to rob two men at gunpoint. The victims were in the IHOP parking lot on North Oxnard Boulevard. The victims did not cooperate with the suspect so he fled on foot toward Lowe's on Gonzales Road. 
The suspect then approached a man driving through the lot and threatened this victim with a gun and demanded the victim's property. The victim gave the suspect cash and the suspect left through the parking lot going north. 
The suspect was described as a 20-year-old Hispanic male. Attached you will find a composite sketch of the suspect. 
Anyone with information about these cases is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.