Archives for March 2013

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Second Suspect Arrested in 2009 Homicide Update
DATE/TIME:	3/29/2013 / 1630
LOCATION:	2700 block of El Dorado Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Jonathan Gallegos, 21 years old, of Newbury Park, CA
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett Supervisor, (805) 486-6211 Alex.Arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Mike Young, Major Crimes Unit (805) 385-7606 Mike.Young@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
In reference to the last press release regarding the arrest of Jonathan Gallegos, an error was located. The portion of the press release that details the murder of Sergio Arroyo erroneously states that Arroyo was subsequently convicted for the homicide. Cristian Santos was actually convicted of the homicide.
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Date: March 29, 2013

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspicious Death
DATE/TIME:	03/09/13, 1936 hours
LOCATION:	1300 block South “E” Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld Pending Notification of Next of Kin
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, 805-385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Martin Perez, 805-385-7680 martin.perez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 3/9/13 at approximately 1936 hours, officers and EMS were dispatched to the 1300 block of South “E” Street to check the well-being of a person lying in the alley. When officers and EMS arrived they located a female in her 40’s, who was not breathing. She was pronounced dead by emergency responders. The cause of death is unknown at this time.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Martin Perez at (805) 385-7680. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 03/10/13, 0145 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 of Subject Brandishing a Sword, 13-5902
DATE/TIME:	3-22-13, 1:15PM
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Blvd at K St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT(S):	King Canales, 45 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Charles Woodruff, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Garrett Knowles, 805-385-7600

DETAILS: On 3-22-13, at about 1:15 PM, Oxnard police officers were flagged down by a person who said that there was a man nearby who had brandished a sword at her. The victim told officers that the man had actually swung the sword in her direction, and that the assault had occurred on the corner of Channel Islands Blvd and K St. The officers responded to this location and located King Canales in the front yard of a residence. Canales was in possession of two swords and was swinging them towards traffic on Channel Islands Blvd. One sword was approximately 2 feet long, and the second was 3 feet long. As the officers approached, Canales threw the swords onto the front yard and stepped onto the drive way. Canales was standing approximately 20-25 feet from the closest sword, which was lying on the grass. Canales refused to obey the officer’s commands to approach them. Canales also argued with the officers, and told them that he was in possession of additional knives on his person. Additional officers responded to assist.

Officers negotiated with Canales for about 7 minutes. During the entire time, Canales was argumentative with officers and refused their orders. Canales was then taken into custody without further incident. He was found to be in possession of two additional illegal gravity knives in his pockets. In a vehicle parked nearby, there was also a realistic looking replica firearm.

Canales was arrested for weapons charges and booked into Ventura County Jail.

The victim who had initially contacted the police did not remain in the area, and is unknown at this time. Any persons who were witnesses to the event are encouraged to call Officer Garrett Knowles at (805)385-7600.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3-22-13/4:00 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery and stabbing
DATE/TIME:	3-4-13 / 2323 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Road at Channel Islands Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld, 34-year old male
SUSPECT(S):	Male, 24 to 26 years, and female, 24 to 26 years
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org. (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

At 2323 hours, officers responded to businesses located at the intersection of Ventura Road and Channel Islands Boulevard re: a robbery and possible stabbing.

Officers located a 34-year old male victim who said he had been speaking with a female when a male subject approached him. The male grabbed the victim and demanded the victim’s money. The victim defended himself struggling with the male. The female intervened assaulting the victim. At some point, either the male or the female stabbed the victim in the leg. Both the male and female fled on foot. They are both described as being 24 to 26 years old.

The victim’s injuries were described as minor. He was treated at the scene.

An investigation is continuing.

Persons with information regarding this incident 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: 3-5-13 / 0130 hours