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News release – 2/28/2013

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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:  Recent Commercial Robberies
DATE/TIME:  

  1. 2/13/13 at approximately 1920 Hours
  2. 2/18/13 at approximately 1950 Hours
  3. 2/19/13 at approximately 1900 Hours
LOCATION:  

  1. Golden Jewelry Emporium, 714 North Ventura Road
  2. Subway, 1021 South Harbor Boulevard
  3. Ego Joyeria Moda, 534 South C Street
VICTIM(S):  Businesses
SUSPECT(S):  #1 – Hispanic male, 5’-9” to 6’-2”, thin to medium build, 18-26 years of age
#2 – Black male, 5’-10” to 5’-11”, thin to medium build, unknown age
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  Unknown vehicle involved
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY:  Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  Detective Jose Velazquez (805) 385-3982
jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
 
The Oxnard Police Department is asking the public’s assistance for information regarding three robberies that occurred between 2/13/13 and 2/19/13.
 

  1. Golden Jewelry Emporium on 2/13/13
  2. Subway on 2/18/13
  3. Ego Joyeria Moda on 2/19/13

 
The first robbery occurred on 2/13/13 at the Golden Jewelry Emporium, located at 714 North Ventura Road. At approximately 1920 hours, a white or Hispanic male, approximately 18-22 years of age, 5’-9” to 6’-2”, approximately 180 to 200 pounds, medium build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a bandana covering his face, dark jeans and blue latex gloves, walked into the store armed with a handgun. The suspect walked over to the cash register and opened it. The suspect made off with $700 to $1,000 in cash.
 
The second robbery took place on 2/18/13 at the Subway restaurant, located at 1021 South Harbor Boulevard. At approximately 1950 hours, a Hispanic male, approximately 26 years old, 5’-9” with a slender build, wearing a ski mask with eye cuts-outs, a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, dark shoes and clear latex gloves, entered the business armed with a handgun. The robber confronted an employee and demanded the employee open the cash register. When the employee was unable to open the register, the robber manipulated the register and was able to open it. The robber took approximately $210.00 in cash from the register and fled the business.
 
The third robbery took place on 2/19/13 at the Ego Joyeria Moda, located at 543 South C Street. At approximately 1900 hours, a black male and a white male, both were 5’-10” to 5’-11”, thin to medium build, both wearing ski masks with eyes and nose cut-outs, entered the store wearing all dark clothing. Both suspects brandished handguns at the store employees and ordered them to the ground. Once behind the front counter, the suspects opened a safe and took some cash and jewelry before fleeing the store.
 
The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance. We ask that persons with information regarding these robberies to please contact Detective Jose Velazquez at (805) 385-3982. You can also email Detective Velazquez at jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org.
 
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can still provide information by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. Or, contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477.
 
Visit the web site http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:2/28/13 1030 Hours
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Year-End 2012
DATE/TIME: February 4, 2013
LOCATION: Oxnard Police Department
PREPARED BY: Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Public Information Officer,
(805) 385-7631, luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Assistant Chief Scott Whitney,
(805) 385-7751,scott.whitney@oxnardpd.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
 
The City of Oxnard has enjoyed a steady decrease in crime over the past two decades. While 2011 saw an exceptional double digit drop in both violent and property crimes, reported crime rose in 2012. Although violent crime was again lower in 2012, there was an increase in property crime.
    
Violent Crime
There were 603 violent crimes reported during calendar year 2012 and 619 during 2011.  Rape and aggravated assault crime totals reflect decreases, but the total number of homicides and robberies increased.  There were 9 homicides reported during calendar year 2012, all of which involved the use of a firearm.  This was one more than what was reported the prior year.  The decrease within the rape category is partially attributed to crimes which were reported within calendar year 2011, but were unfounded during calendar year 2012.
 
During calendar year 2012, there was a 10.9% increase in the number of robberies reported. A geographical review of this data failed to reveal a particular hot spot.  The increase was throughout the City.
 
Property Crimes
There were 4,111 property crimes reported during calendar year 2012 and 3,525 crimes during 2011. All property crime categories reflect increases. The largest increase was within the burglary crime category with an additional 271 crimes reported. For UCR purposes, this includes both residential and commercial burglaries.
Open/unlocked windows/doors were the main method of entry in the burglary crime category, accounting for 282 crimes.  When comparing residential burglaries between 2011 and 2012, there was a significant increase in garage burglaries, with many of the garages being left open or unlocked.
 
An additional 187 auto theft crimes were reported in 2012. Citywide, the vehicles most targeted by auto thieves were: ’86-’99 Honda Accords, ’88-’99 Honda Civics and ’87-’99 Toyota Camrys.
 
The Oxnard Police Department continues to combat auto theft by assigning a senior officer to the Ventura County Auto Theft Taskforce. This taskforce is designed to work cooperatively countywide to follow leads and investigate crimes. They also work closely with the insurance industry to proactively find ways to reduce the occurrences of auto theft throughout the county.
 
The following data is the summarized crime comparison for calendar years 2010, 2011 and 2012.  The data is taken from the Uniform Crime Report (UCR), Schedule A, which is sent to the Department of Justice.
 

2010 – 2012 Statistical Summary
Overall, Part I Crimes for calendar year 2012 decreased by 0.3% when compared to 2010.  Although Part I crimes have increased  this year as compared to 2011, when compared to calendar year 2010, there is a 0.3% decrease, or 16 fewer crimes.  This is due to the substantial reduction in Part I crimes during 2011. 
 
The graph on the following page shows Part I crimes for the last sixteen year period.  The average for the preceding fifteen year period, 1997 – 2011 is 5,497 Part I crimes per year.  Compared to this fifteen year average, the total number of Part I crimes reported in 2012 were 14.2% lower, or 783 fewer crimes.
 

 
Post Release Offenders
Since the enactment of Asembly Bill 109, there have been approximately 170 individuals released from the California Department of Corrections that reside, or are transient within, the City of Oxnard.  These individuals were released under the State of California’s Realignment plan and are being supervised by the Ventura County Probation Agency.  The Realignment plan is more commonly referred to as the Post Release Offender program. While it is too early to quantify the effects of this prison realignment, many of these offenders are repeat offenders that  are generally spending less time in custody.
 
The Oxnard Police Department works collaboratively with other agencies in Ventura County, including the Probation Agency, to minimize the potential negative effects that this program has on the city’s crime rate. An Oxnard police officer is assigned, full-time, to work with the Probation Agency to monitor the post release offenders assigned to the city. The Oxnard Police Department has made approximately 259 arrests for sections directly related to the post release offender program.  
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  February 5, 2013, 5:30 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:   

Injury Hit and Run Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:  2-9-13, 1240 hours
LOCATION:  Del Norte and the 101 Off ramp
VICTIM(S):  3 total, names are not being released
SUSPECT(S):  Oswaldo Hinojosa, 20 years of age
PREPARED BY:  Charles Woodruff, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  David Kelley, Officer 805 386-7600

DETAILS:  On 2-9-13, at about 1240 hours, CHP and the Oxnard Police Department began receiving calls of two separate traffic collisions in the area of Del Norte and the 101 Freeway.
 
Officers arrived on scene and located two vehicles that had collided and were sent over the embankment on the south east corner of the intersection. Officers learned that one of the vehicles, 07 Nissan Frontier Pickup, had been involved in a separate minor side swipe collision on the southbound 101 freeway just before Del Norte. The truck continued onto the off ramp at Del Norte at a high rate of speed. The pickup ran the stop sign and collided with a Honda Accord which was stopped at the intersection. The impact caused both vehicles to go down the embankment.
 
The driver and one of the passengers from the pickup fled the scene. With the help of witnesses in the area, officers were able to contact both parties. The driver, who was later identified as Oswaldo  Hinojosa was found to be over twice the legal blood alcohol limit and arrested for DUI as well as felony hit and run causing injury.
 
The two passengers in the Honda Accord were transported to a local hospital for their injuries.   The passenger in Hinojosa’s vehicle was released. 
 
The Oxnard Police Department is asking if anyone had witnessed the collision or was involved an additional collision prior to this incident, to contact Officer David Kelley.
 
 
  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  2-9-13 4PM
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision 
DATE/TIME: February 12, 2013 / 1551 hours
LOCATION: Victoria Avenue @ Wooley Road, Oxnard 
DRIVER: Isais Rodriguez-Amaya, 29, Ventura resident
DRIVER: Dave Granados Medina, 59, Oxnard resident
VICTIM: Female, 83, Oxnard resident
(Name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
VEHICLE:
Black 2004 Infinity FX35
VEHICLE Silver 1997 Nissan Altima
PREPARED BY: Senior Officer Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750
Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On February 12, 2013, at about 3:51 P.M., officers and EMS responded to a traffic collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Wooley Road. Upon arrival, officers found that a silver Nissan Altima and a black Infinity had collided in the intersection. Officers also found that an 83-year old female passenger in the Nissan was unresponsive. Officer started CPR until EMS arrived on scene.
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the Nissan, driven by Dave Granados Medina, was traveling southbound on Victoria Avenue towards Wooley Road. The Infinity, driven by Isais Rodriguez-Amaya, was traveling northbound on Victoria Avenue preparing to make a left turn onto westbound Wooley Road. The Infinity made the left turn in the path of the Nissan causing a head-on collision. The female passenger of the Nissan sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the Ventura County Medical Center. The Nissan’s driver, Medina, was transported to Ventura County Medical Center and treated for minor injuries. Driver Rodriguez-Amaya was not injured as a result of the collision.
 
Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this collision.
 
It is unclear whether the signal light was red or green when the Infinity made the left turn.
If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750.
 
An investigation is ongoing.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  February 12, 2013, 6:30 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: DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME: Friday, February 22, 2013  9:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.
LOCATION: City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY: Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, Jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
805-385-7749


  DETAILS:
 

For Immediate Release                                                                                          02-21-2013

                                                       

Contact:  Jamie Brown / 805-385-7749 / Jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
 
DUI/Drivers License checkpoint Planned this Weekend
 
Oxnard, CA – Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, February 22nd at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. 
 
The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough.
 
Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment.  Officers will also check drivers for proper licensing and will strive to delay motorists only momentarily.  When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.  Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.
 
In 2010, over 10,000 people were killed nationally in motor vehicle traffic crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. In California, this deadly crime led to 791 deaths because someone failed to designate a sober driver. “Over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions have claimed 6 lives and resulted in 604 injury crashes harming 355 of our friends and neighbors,” said Senior Officer Jamie Brown.
 
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.  Based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence.  Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.
 
Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to continue to work together to bring an end to these tragedies.  If you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.
 
MEDIA NOTES: To schedule an interview regarding the Oxnard Traffic Safety Operations, please contact Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or at Jamie.brown@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: DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME: Friday, February 22, 2013  9:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.
LOCATION: Rose Avenue south of Mountain View Avenue and
Hobson Way south of Seventh Street.
PREPARED BY: Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator
(805) 385-7750
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator
(805) 385-7750

DETAILS:
On February 22, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted two sobriety and drivers license checkpoints.
 
The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue just south of Mountain View Avenue. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Hobson Way south of Seventh Street. 
 
Officers screened 616 motorists who passed through the checkpoints and conducted eight DUI investigations. Of those investigations, six drivers were arrested for DUI. One driver was contacted by a checkpoint officer and was found to have methamphetamine in his possession. He was arrested for being in possession of illegal narcotics.
 
As a result of the two checkpoints, 21 drivers were cited for various drivers license violations. Seventeen drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, one driver was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, and one was cited for having open containers of alcohol in his vehicle. Eight vehicles were towed from the checkpoints. 
 
The Oxnard Police Department 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 people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911.  These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants 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 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  02/23/13, 0325 hours


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:  Missing Juvenile Update
DATE/TIME:  2/9/13 1:28 a.m.
LOCATION:  2100 Block Posada Drive
MISSING CHILD:  John Carlo Marquez, 11 years
PREPARED BY:  Commander Eduardo M. Miranda
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Commander Eduardo M. Miranda
(805) 385-7600
eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

 Update:  John was found at his friend’s house at about 5:30 a.m.  He is safe and has been returned to his family.
 
Text of original news release
 
On 2/9/13 at 0128 hours, the Oxnard Police Department was notified regarding a critical missing; John Carlo Marquez.  He was last seen on February 8, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the 2100 block of Posada Drive in Oxnard.
 
John is a Hispanic male, 5 feet tall, weighs 100 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.  John was last seen wearing a white buttoned shirt and black athletic shorts.
 
Oxnard PD officers are checking possible known locations where John has been in the past.
 
Anyone with information regarding the missing juvenile is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department (805) 385-7600
 
 
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Robbery
DATE/TIME: February 19, 2013 at 7:04 p.m.
LOCATION: Ego Joyeria Moda, 500 Block of South “C” Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Store employee
SUSPECT(S): #1: Male, 20-26 years, 160 pounds, dark clothing
#2: Male, 20-26 years, 160 pounds, dark clothing
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): Possible black Dodge Magnum
LOSS: Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY: Commander Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Commander Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
At 7:04 p.m., officers responded to Ego Joyeria Moda (a clothing store) in the 500 Block of South “C” Street, Oxnard, regarding an armed robbery. Two males, both 20 to 26 years old, both described as a having a thin build, approximately 160 pounds, entered the business with handguns. The suspects demanded money, took an undisclosed amount of cash and currency, and fled in a black Dodger Magnum eastbound on 5th Street.
 
Persons with information regarding the robbery should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. Or, contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Visit the web site http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED: Feb 19, 2013 7:52 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: Fatal Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
DATE/TIME: February 3, 2013 at 5:42 p.m.
LOCATION: C Street at Linden Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Female, 64, of Oxnard  (Name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
DRIVER Albert Gastelum Rubio, 43, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE: Blue 1995 Chevy S-10 
PREPARED BY: Scott Aaron, Traffic Collision Investigator
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750
Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On February 3, 2013 at about 5:42 P.M., officers responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of C Street and Linden Drive. Upon arrival, officers found that a female (name withheld), 64 years old of Oxnard had been struck by a pickup driven by Albert Gastelum Rubio, 43 years old of Oxnard. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries as a result of being struck and was pronounced dead at the Ventura County Medical Center. 
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was crossing eastbound across C Street in an unmarked crosswalk when the vehicle driven by Rubio, who was southbound on C Street, struck her.
 
Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision.
 
If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.
 
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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  February 3, 2013, 8:30 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:  Missing Juvenile
DATE/TIME:  2/9/13 1:28 a.m.
LOCATION:  2100 Block Posada Drive
MISSING CHILD:  John Carlo Marquez, 11 years
PREPARED BY:  Commander Eduardo M. Miranda        
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Commander Eduardo M. Miranda
(805) 385-7600
eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 2/9/13 at 0128 hours, the Oxnard Police Department was notified regarding a critical missing; John Carlo Marquez.  He was last seen on February 8, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the 2100 block of Posada Drive in Oxnard.
 
John is a Hispanic male, 5 feet tall, weighs 100 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.  John was last seen wearing a white buttoned shirt and black athletic shorts.
 
Oxnard PD officers are checking possible known locations where John has been in the past.
 
Anyone with information regarding the missing juvenile is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department (805) 385-7600
 
 
 
  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  2/9/13 0440 hours