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News release – 10/30/2012

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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: Bank Robbery Suspect Sought
DATE/TIME: October 30, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 371 W. Esplanade Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Bank of the West
SUSPECT(S): Daniel Lopez Jr., 49 years of age
Hispanic male, date of birth July 24, 1963, five foot ten inches tall, one hundred and eighty five pounds, black shaved hair, and brown eyes.  
LOSS: Undisclosed amount of money 
PREPARED BY: Sr. Officer Luis McArthur, Public Information Officer
(805) 385-7631, luismcarthur@oxnardpd.org 
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Steven Funk, Robbery Unit
(805) 385-7796, steven.funk@oxnardpd.org 

DETAILS:
(OXNARD, Calif) Investigators with the Oxnard and Ventura Police Departments, along with agents from the local FBI office, have identified the bank robbery suspect known as the ‘Wig-Out Bandit’. The suspect has been identified as Daniel Lopez Jr., 49 years of age. Lopez is suspected of robbing:
 

  1. Bank of the West in Oxnard on August 13, 2012,
  2. US Bank inside of Vons in Ventura on August 16, 2012 and
  3. Chase Bank in Ventura on August 23, 2012. 

 
He is also believed to be linked to other bank robberies in Oxnard and within the city of Ventura.  Law enforcement has not yet located Lopez, but warrants have been issued for his arrest. There is a felony warrant for bank robbery and a felony post release offender warrant out for his arrest. 
 
Lopez is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is urged to call the Oxnard Police Department. Residents may either call 911 to report his location or the non-emergency number at (805) 385-7740. Law enforcement always encourages our residents to call police rather than attempting to contact dangerous persons.    
 
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.
 
You can also contact the FBI, attention Special Agent Bernard Riedel at 1-310-477-6565 or bernard.riedel@ic.fbi.gov 

 

Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspected bank robber in Oxnard and Ventura.
Police have identified Daniel Lopez Jr., 49, as the ‘Wig-Out Bandit’.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  October 30, 2012, 4:00 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:  Attempt Murder 
DATE/TIME:  Saturday, 10/27/12, 2103 Hours  
LOCATION:  4300 block Dallas Dr.
VICTIM(S):  Male (NFD) 
SUSPECT(S):  Unknown 
WITNESS(ES):  None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  Black SUV  
LOSS:  N/A
PREPARED BY:  Jose Velazquez, Detective 
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  John Sunia, Detective
john.sunia@oxnardpd.org 

DETAILS:

On 10/27/12, at approximately 2103 hours, officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 4300 block of Dallas Dr. Officers located two shooting victims, one of which sustained significant injuries.  Preliminary information shows that an argument occurred prior to the shooting.  The suspects were seen fleeing the area in a black colored SUV.  One victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was admitted. The investigation is ongoing.  No further information is available at this time.  
 
Residents with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7650. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Violent Crime Hotline at (8050 982-707 or VenturaCounty Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contact.aspxto submit a tip.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10-28-12, 0714 hours 
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:       Stolen Vehicle/Weapons/Narcotic Arrests 
DATE/TIME:  10/28/12   5:30 pm 
LOCATION:  400 Block of South “E” Street 
VICTIM(S):  State of California 
SUSPECT(S):  Anthony Cervantes, 18 years Oxnard resident
 17 year old Oxnard resident 
WITNESS(ES):  None 
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  Green 1995 Toyota Tercel, reported stolen 
LOSS:  N/A
PREPARED BY:  Officer Vega 5023 
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  Officer Vega (805) 385-7600
 ricardovega@oxnardpd.org 
 

DETAILS:

Officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in the area of Deodar Ave and “C” St. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Officers located the vehicle moments later in the 400 block of South “E” St. Officers located the two suspects that were in the vehicle in a nearby residence. The subjects were found to be on probation with gang terms. The two subjects were also found to be in possession of firearms and ammunition. One of the firearms located was found to be stolen. Suspect Cervantes was booked into the Ventura County Jail for weapon charges.   The juvenile was booked into Juvenile Hall for various weapon and narcotic charges.  The juvenile was also charged with driving the stolen vehicle. 
 
 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/29/12 0020 hours 
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:  Residential Burglary  
DATE/TIME:  October 31, 2012 / 1030 hours 
LOCATION:  500 block La Canada Ave. 
VICTIM(S):  N/A
SUSPECT(S):  Vicente Perez Hernandez /36 years old/
 Resident of Port Hueneme 
WITNESS(ES):  N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  N/A
LOSS:  N/A
PREPARED BY:  Officer Martin Garcia 
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  Detective Lucy Buttell
 (805) 385-7605  

DETAILS:

On October 31, 2012, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Oxnard PD received a call of a residential burglary in progress in the 500 block of La Canada Ave. When officers arrived they observed a front window with the screen removed.  Officers surrounded the victim residence. Vicente Perez Hernandez was detained as he was exiting the residence from a side door.  Officers recovered the victim’s property. Hernandez was arrested for residential burglary. 
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/31/12 – 1800 hours. 
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Arrest – Multiple thefts from vehicles
DATE/TIME: 10/02/2012, 0214 Hours
LOCATION: 1200 / 1300 Blocks of Gracia Dr.
VICTIM(S): Multiple victims
SUSPECT(S): Jeremy Daniel Arevalo , 24 years old, Oxnard 
PREPARED BY: Officer Ryan Lockner, (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Luis Mancha, Burglary Detective, (805) 385-7664, luis.mancha@oxnardpd.org 

DETAILS:

On 10/02/12 at approximately 0214 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a call of a vehicle burglary in progress in the area of the 1200 block of Gracia Dr.  When officers arrived, they observed a subject later identified as Oxnard resident, Jeremy Daniel Arevalo, 24 years, looking through property inside of a vehicle that did not belong to him.
 
During the investigation, several items in Arevalo’s possession were identified by victims in the area as being stolen from their vehicles. Due to the large amount of property found in Arevalo’s possession it is believed that there are multiple victims that have not yet been identified at this time.
 
The Oxnard Police Department would also urge citizens to remove valuable items from their vehicles and make certain to close and lock all doors and windows prior to leaving vehicles parked.  
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7650 or Detective Luis Mancha at (805) 385-7664.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/02/2012, 0556 hours 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Citywide Stolen Vehicle Saturation/Enforcement
DATE/TIME: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 4:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
LOCATION: Citywide
PREPARED BY: Senior Officer C. Walker, Beat Coordinator, (805) 385-7600, crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sergeant Randy Latimer, Traffic Unit, (805) 385-7847, randy.latimer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit and District Teams conducted a citywide stolen vehicle saturation/enforcement detail on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 4:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M.
 
The City of Oxnard experienced a spike in stolen vehicles in the month of August with a majority of those being to open/unlocked vehicles or vehicles that were left running and unattended.  Between 08/15/12 and 10/03/12, there were 98 stolen vehicles citywide.
 
This morning, over 25 district officers, motor officers and traffic service assistants patrolled the city in areas shown to be prone to vehicle thefts and/or stolen vehicles.  Citations were issued to 47 drivers for violations of 8-45(a) of the Oxnard City Ordinance “keys in the vehicle with the motor running.”
 
The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct these types of enforcement operations in an effort to reduce the number of stolen vehicles.  The Oxnard Police Department would also urge citizens to make certain to close and lock all doors and windows prior to leaving vehicles parked and not leave vehicles unattended while the motor is running.
 
For any questions related to the saturation/enforcement detail, please contact Senior Officer Crystal Walker at (805) 385-7600.  For any questions related to traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org. 
 
 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/11/12 1455 hours
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Stabbing 
DATE/TIME: October 25, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. 
LOCATION: 3000 Block Albany Drive, Oxnard 
VICTIM(S): 19-year old male Oxnard resident 
SUSPECT(S): Undetermined number of male subjects
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): White Nissan Altima with tinted windows 
LOSS: Non life-threatening stab wounds  
PREPARED BY: Officer Guy Hartson, Field Services Bureau, (805) 385-7600,
guy.hartson@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Charles Woodruff, Violent Crimes Unit, (805) 385-7547,
charles.woodruff@oxnardpd.org 

DETAILS:
On October 25, 2012 at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers are dispatched to the 3000 block of Albany Drive reference a fight where subjects were reportedly armed with a hammer and a wrench. Upon arrival, officers located a bloody jacket and learned that a victim was taken to the hospital. Shortly after, officers located the victim at St. John’s Medical Center. A 19-year old male was stabbed a number of times. The injuries are not life–threatening.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Charles Woodruff at (805) 385-7547. 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.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  October 25, 2012 at 6:00 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: Protest March
DATE/TIME: October 22, 2012 / 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Del Sol Park, 1500 Camino Del Sol
PREPARED BY: Senior Officer Luis McArthur, Public Information Officer, (805) 385-7631, luismcarthur@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Senior Officer Luis McArthur, Public Information Officer, (805) 385-7631, luismcarthur@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
At approximately 5:00 P.M. on Monday, October 22, 2012, a rally and march was held with regards to the National Day of Action Against Police Brutality.  The event began at Del Sol Park, and participants marched to Oxnard’s Central Business District.  The crowd, estimated at approximately 400, marched to the Oxnard Police Department’s headquarters building.
 
The Oxnard Police Department’s intent for this event was to allow those in attendance to peacefully exercise their right to free speech and assembly. The Oxnard Police Department made a number of efforts to communicate with the event organizers, but they did not respond.
 
Overall, the group was generally peaceful.  However, the group did take over street intersections and obstructed traffic.  A few persons from within the group were seen jumping on at least two vehicles in the downtown area.  Some persons were observed tagging graffiti on public property, including trees, a bus stop, and the gazebo at Plaza Park. The Veteran’s Memorial in Plaza Park was also vandalized.  A number of participants challenged passersby and taunted officers who were attempting to control traffic.  Video evidence will be reviewed for potential arrests of those persons engaging in criminal activity.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/22/12, 9:43 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:  Commercial vehicle safety Inspection 
DATE/TIME:  October 31, 2012  8 A.M.- 1 P.M. 
LOCATION:  October 31, 2012  8 A.M.- 1 P.M. 
VICTIM(S):  N/A
SUSPECT(S):  N/A
WITNESS(ES):  N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  N/A
LOSS:  N/A
PREPARED BY:  N/A
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
 (805) 385-7749 

DETAILS:

On October 31, 2012, The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division, Officers from The California Highway Patrol, and Deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department conducted a Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspection in Oxnard between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
 
Officers conducted vehicle inspections on 13 commercial vehicles and placed seven of those vehicles out of service due to safety violations. Drivers of those vehicles placed out of service will be required to complete the necessary repairs prior to operating those commercial vehicles on the roadway.
 
One commercial truck driver, Marlin Martin, 44 years from Milan, Michigan was arrested for driving while under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of prescription medication without a prescription, and possession of a controlled substance.
 
Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections are conducted to ensure that drivers of commercial vehicles comply with vehicle safety regulations which are set to keep the roadway safe for all motorists.
 
 For any questions related to Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamiebrown@oxnardpd.org. 
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Bank Robbery Suspect Sought
DATE/TIME: October 30, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 371 W. Esplanade Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Bank of the West
SUSPECT(S): Daniel Lopez Jr., 49 years of age
Hispanic male, date of birth July 24, 1963, five foot ten inches tall, one hundred and eighty five pounds, black shaved hair, and brown eyes.  
LOSS: Undisclosed amount of money 
PREPARED BY: Sr. Officer Luis McArthur, Public Information Officer
(805) 385-7631, luismcarthur@oxnardpd.org 
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Steven Funk, Robbery Unit
(805) 385-7796, steven.funk@oxnardpd.org 

DETAILS:
(OXNARD, Calif) Investigators with the Oxnard and Ventura Police Departments, along with agents from the local FBI office, have identified the bank robbery suspect known as the ‘Wig-Out Bandit’. The suspect has been identified as Daniel Lopez Jr., 49 years of age. Lopez is suspected of robbing:
 

  1. Bank of the West in Oxnard on August 13, 2012,
  2. US Bank inside of Vons in Ventura on August 16, 2012 and
  3. Chase Bank in Ventura on August 23, 2012. 

 
He is also believed to be linked to other bank robberies in Oxnard and within the city of Ventura.  Law enforcement has not yet located Lopez, but warrants have been issued for his arrest. There is a felony warrant for bank robbery and a felony post release offender warrant out for his arrest. 
 
Lopez is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is urged to call the Oxnard Police Department. Residents may either call 911 to report his location or the non-emergency number at (805) 385-7740. Law enforcement always encourages our residents to call police rather than attempting to contact dangerous persons.    
 
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.
 
You can also contact the FBI, attention Special Agent Bernard Riedel at 1-310-477-6565 or bernard.riedel@ic.fbi.gov 

 

Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a suspected bank robber in Oxnard and Ventura.
Police have identified Daniel Lopez Jr., 49, as the 'Wig-Out Bandit'.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  October 30, 2012, 4:00 p.m.