Archives for June 2013

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Auto Burglary
DATE/TIME:	6-4-13 /1952 hours
LOCATION:	200 Block of East Channel Islands Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Male Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	David Hernandez Perez, 32 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 6-4-13, at 1952 hours, officers responded to the 200 Block of East Channel Islands Boulevard re: David Hernandez Perez, 32 years, an Oxnard resident, being detained for auto burglary.

Officers learned a resident in the area had parked and locked his car setting the vehicle alarm. When he heard the alarm sounding he went outside and found Perez in the back seat of the victim’s vehicle. The victim noted that items inside the car had been rummaged through. The victim called 911 and told Perez to not go anywhere.

Officers took Perez into custody. Other suspected stolen property was located nearby. An investigation is continuing.

This is a good example of how effective car alarms can be. Residents are reminded to not contact suspects or suspicious persons, but rather immediately notify the police so officers can respond and investigate.

Date / Time Prepared: 6-5-13, 0050 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide (Update)
DATE/TIME:	05/04/13 0730 hours
LOCATION:	600 block of South “D” Street
VICTIM(S):	Guadalupe Ruelas, 54 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Juan Benitez, 39 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, 805-385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ken Tougas, 805-200-5669 ken.tougas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 5/4/13 at approximately 0730 hours, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of South “D” Street to check the well-being of a two people in a vehicle. When officers arrived they located a female in her fifties and a male in late thirties. Both subjects had suffered a gunshot wound and were unresponsive. Both subjects were pronounced dead by emergency responders.

UPDATE:

During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that Ruelas and Benitez were in a dating relationship and for unknown reasons, Benitez shot and killed Ruelas as she sat in her vehicle, which was parked a few houses away from where Benitez lived. After shooting Ruelas, Benitez shot and killed himself.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/06/13, 1500 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit, Child Endangering
DATE/TIME:	6-12-13 / 6-20-13
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Juan Miguel Bejar
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black 1996 Cadillac Plate# 6TIE257
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Officer T. Johnson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collet (805) 486-6228 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is requesting information in locating the listed subject.

On June 12, 2013, at about 1405 hours, Oxnard Police Officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on a 1996 Black Cadillac (Lic # 6TIE257) in the 2400 Block of Tulare Place. The driver was identified as Juan Miguel Bejar, a 29 year old Hispanic male 5’-8” / 200 lbs. Bejar failed to yield during the traffic stop, and a pursuit was initiated. During the pursuit, Bejar ran several traffic lights and stop signs. He also drove into opposing lanes of traffic. Due to Bejar’s dangerous driving the pursuit was cancelled.

On June 20, 2013, Officers located Bejar again driving in a black Cadillac near the 1200 Block of South K St. He immediately began to flee in the vehicle and was driving erratically; running stops signs and weaving in traffic. A pursuit was not initiated because officers saw small children in his vehicle.

Bejar currently has outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants for violations of parole and probation. Bejar has resisted arrest in the past. He has prior contacts in the City of Moorpark.

Bejar is currently listed on the Crime Stoppers website.

If anyone has information on Bejar’s whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS http://venturacountycrimestoppers.org or Detective Cody Collet (805) 486-6228.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-20-13 / 1750

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault, PRO Arrest
DATE/TIME:	6-4-13 / 1600 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura County Probation Agency Office, 1400 Vanguard Way
VICTIM(S):	Five probation officers, names withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Nicomedes Jose Watts, 26 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 6-4-13, post-release offender or PRO, Nicomedes Jose Watts, 26 years, Oxnard resident, went to the Ventura County Probation Agency Office at 1400 Vanguard Way to meet with a probation officer. The PRO Program releases non-violent and non-serious offenders from prison pursuant to Assembly Bill 109.

Watts was recently involved in a domestic violence-related incident where he was named as a suspect re: a vandalism. Probation officers were going to arrest Watts on a ten-day violation of probation charge 3454(c) PC, or flash violation. This charge and arrest tends to stop the PRO from committing other offenses and promotes adherence to post-release terms.

Five probation officers were waiting for Watts as he entered the office. Watts saw the probation officers and immediately bolted away running into one of the officers. A struggle ensued with the other four probation officers joining in an effort to arrest Watts. Watts was arrested.

All five probation officers sustained injuries and were treated at a local hospital. Two of the probation officers sustained moderate injury. Watts sustained very minor injury.

Oxnard police officers took custody of Watts booking him into the Ventura County Main Jail on charged of Vandalism (594 PC), Probation Revocation (3455(a) PC), and Obstructing or Resisting Executive Officers (69 PC). 69 PC is a felony. 3455(a) PC can result in up to 180 days in the VenturaCounty Jail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-5-13 / 2200 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Auto Burglary Arrest Possession of a Replica Firearm
DATE/TIME:	June 15, 2013 / 0355 hours
LOCATION:	300 Block of North Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Male Ventura Resident (Name Withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	17 year old Oxnard Resident



PREPARED BY:	Officer Brandon Ordelheide
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Brandon Ordelheide (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On June 15, 2013, at approximately 0355 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a radio call of a subject looking into parked vehicles with a flashlight.

Officers arrived on scene and observed the suspect tampering with the passenger side window on a parked vehicle. Officers contacted the subject and found that the suspect was concealing a replica firearm in his front waistband. The suspect was wearing gloves and carrying a utility tool.

During the course of the investigation, Officers learned that the suspect forced entry into a parked vehicle and removed property. The suspect left the area after the vehicle alarm began sounding. The suspect was contacted while attempting to gain entry to a second vehicle.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 15, 2013 / 0530 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Assault Victim

DATE/TIME:

6/23/13 at approximately 0200 hours

LOCATION:

400 block West Hueneme Road, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Hispanic male, late 20’s, Oxnard resident

SUSPECT(S):

Three unknown Hispanic males

PREPARED BY:

Alex Arnett, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Senior Officer Steve Funk, (805) 385-7796
steven.funk@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 6/23/13 at approximately 0200 hours, officers were dispatched to an assault victim in the 400 block of West Hueneme Road. EMS responded and transported the victim to the Ventura County Medical Center. The victim is listed in critical condition.

According to witnesses, the victim was attacked and battered by three unknown Hispanic males. The reason for the attack is unknown at this time and investigators are in the progress of investigating the incident.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call 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.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/23/13 0649 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two arrested at large indoor marijuana grow
DATE/TIME:	6/13/13; 10:00 am
LOCATION:	2200 block of Statham Boulevard, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):	Brandyn Cowgill, 27 years old, Ventura Resident Julia Danilkevich, 29 years old, Los Angeles Resident



PREPARED BY:	Detective Sergeant Charles Woodruff, Narcotics Unit (805) 385-7636, charles.woodruff@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective James Langford, Narcotics Unit (805) 385-7638, james.langford@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 13, 2013, at about 10:00 am, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at a warehouse in the 2200 block of Statham Boulevard in the City of Oxnard. The search warrant was the result of a month long investigation into a suspected indoor marijuana cultivation.
During the service of the search warrant, detectives located a large concealed indoor marijuana grow operation. Numerous ultraviolet lights, water pumps, air filters, and growing materials were found along with over 1000 marijuana plants, and 20 pounds of dried marijuana estimated to be worth more than $3.5 million. The hydroponic growing equipment was estimated to be worth $150,000.
Two persons were located at the warehouse who were directly involved in the cultivation of marijuana. Brandyn Cowgill was arrested on suspicion of cultivating marijuana, possession of marijuana for sales, and conspiracy. Julia Danilkevich was arrested on suspicion of cultivating marijuana and conspiracy. Both Cowgill and Danilkevich were booked into Ventura County Jail and held on $250,000.00 bail.

This case would not have been possible if not for the several anonymous tips we received during the investigation. The Oxnard Police Department encourages anyone with information on this case to call Detective Langford at (805) 385-7638. We also encourage anyone with narcotic related information to call our Narcotic Hotline at (805) 982-7084 and leave an anonymous tip.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Plane crash, agricultural field
DATE/TIME:	June 29, 2013 at approximately 12:10 pm
LOCATION:	Agricultural field located in the N/W corner of Wooley Rd. and Victoria Ave
VICTIM(S):	Two fatalities, unknown.
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	All further information related to the plane crash should be directed to the investigating agencies (FAA/NTSB) at Ian.Gregor@faa.gov

DETAILS:
On 6/29/13, at 1210 hours, the Oxnard Police and Fire Department responded to plane crash in the agricultural field located at Wooley Rd. and Victoria Ave. The plane was extinguished by the Oxnard Fire Department.

Officers located a small single engine plane that was destroyed and burned upon impact. There were two fatalities onboard the plane. No other persons were injured other than the passengers on the plane. There was also no property or structural damage other than the agricultural field.

The FAA and NTSB were notified and are responding to handle the investigation. There is no traffic issues related to the plane crash, OPD officers secured the crash site and are maintaining the crime scene until relieved by FAA/NTSB personnel.

All further information related to the plane crash should be directed to Ian Gregor (Ian.Gregor@faa.gov), FAA Pacific Region, the investigating agency.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/29/13 at 3:00 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:	Arrests of multiple suspects for burglary
DATE/TIME:	6/4/13 at about 12:30AM
LOCATION:	2600 Block of Wagon Wheel (American Legion)
VICTIM(S):	American Legion
SUSPECT(S):	Albert Martinez, 31years, Ventura Resident Brandi Clark, 30 years, Ventura Resident Reyna Molina, 19 years, Los Angeles County Resident Nicholas Lowe, 18 years, Los Angeles County Resident



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department; 385-7600 kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 6/4/2013 at about 12:30AM, the Oxnard Police Department responded to the American Legion in the 2600 Block of Wagon Wheel Road regarding four persons on the roof, possibly trying to gain entry. When officers arrived, they made contact with the two male subjects outside of the business. The two females were eventually located hiding inside the business. Upon further investigation, all four subjects were arrested for burglary.

Suspects Martinez, Lowe, and Clark were also arrested for conspiracy to commit burglary. In addition, Lowe was also arrested for possession of stolen property.

Albert Martinezwas on the Post Release Offender (PRO) program. The PRO Program released non-violent, non-sexual, and non-serious offenders from custody pursuant to Assembly Bill 109.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600

If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740, or dial 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/4/13, 0745 hours