Archives for July 2013

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Home Invasion Assault with a firearm Shooting into an inhabited dwelling
DATE/TIME:	July 13, 2013 @ 3:16 AM
LOCATION:	3300 block Jackson St.
VICTIM(S):	Male, 43yrs, Oxnard Resident Female, 47yrs, Oxnard Resident Female, 87yrs, Oxnard Resident Female, 60yrs, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Two Males, late teens to early twenties, wearing dark clothing
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jaime Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda 805-385-7665 jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7/13/13 at about 3:00 AM, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of shots fired at a residence in the 3300 block of Jackson Street. When Officers arrived they contacted several occupants inside the residence. One of the occupants had apparently been struck in the head by some type of object and required medical attention for a minor laceration he sustained. This victim was treated at the scene by paramedics.

During the investigation, Officers learned that two males had entered the home through the front door and as they attempted to enter one of the bedrooms the two males were confronted by one of the female victim’s. One of the two male suspects was armed with a handgun and brandished it at the female. The male victim attempted to intervene and he was struck on the head by an unknown object. The two male suspects fled the residence and as they fled the male victim gave chase. As the two suspects ran out, one of them fired multiple gunshots into the residence striking a bedroom window. Fortunately the occupant of that bedroom was not home at the time. Nothing was taken during the incident and it is still unclear as to what the suspects’ motive was.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-13-13, 0726 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, 245 PC
DATE/TIME:	7-26-13 /2016 hours
LOCATION:	900 Block of Cooper Road
VICTIM(S):	Genaro Cortez, 27-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Male, early 20’s
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org , (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

At 2016 hours, officers responded to St. John’s Regional Medical Center to investigate a stabbing.

Genaro Cortez, a 27-year old Oxnard resident, advised that at 1930 hours he was walking in the alley of the 900 Block of Cooper Road. A male, early 20’s, wearing a white shirt and black pants, walked by him. Suddenly, this subject grabbed the victim from behind. A struggle ensued and the victim was stabbed. It is unknown if the suspect also intended to rob the victim.

The victim sustained multiple stab wounds to his neck and back. Cortez’ wounds are not life-threatening.

Persons with information regarding this crime should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and
http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-26-13 / 2345 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	07/14/13; 2115 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of Gisler Avenue
VICTIM(S):	17 Year-old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown

PREPARED BY:	Commander Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	See below

DETAILS:

On 7/14/13, at approximately 2115 hours, officers responded to the 1900 Block of Gisler Avenue regarding a victim of a shooting. On arrival, the officers located the 17 year-old male victim who had suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds. He was later transported to the Ventura County Medical Center.

Officers on scene learned little information regarding any possible suspect or vehicle description.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Violent Crimes Hotline where you can remain anonymous at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Use http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 07/14/13, 2300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	16^th Annual Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor
DATE/TIME:	July 4^th, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Harbor, City of Oxnard






CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

On July 4th, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 16th annual 4th of July event. The event will begin at 8:00 A.M. with a 10K & 5K Fun Run/Walk along Sunset Lane and Mandalay Beach Road. This will be followed by the July 4th Children’s Parade on Harbor Boulevard. The parade will begin at 10:30 A.M. and take place on south Harbor Boulevard between Cabezone Circle and Albacore Way. Harbor Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade. Motorists can use Sunset Lane or Ocean Drive as an alternate route.

Activities and entertainment are scheduled throughout the day at the Marina. Marine Emporium Landing will have activities between 10:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., including live music, face painting, petting zoo, inflatable fun zone and a rock climbing wall. There will also be vendors with booths as well as a farmer’s market. This will be a family oriented event with fun for all. The event will end with a fireworks show that begins at 9:00 P.M.

No alcohol, fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, or flare ignition will be tolerated. All of the involved law enforcement agencies will be conducting strict enforcement of all related offenses.

This event is expected to draw a large crowd and traffic delays are expected following the fireworks show. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 7:00 P.M., all intersections on Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard from Fifth St. to the harbor area will be controlled by traffic officers. The Channel Islands Bridge is subject to closure prior to the Fireworks Display and will be closed after the Fireworks Display to facilitate the high traffic volume leaving the event.

In addition, the Oxnard Police Department would also like to notify the public that driving on any beach in the City of Oxnard is strictly prohibited. From 5:00 PM on July 3rd to Noon on July 5th, Arnold Road south of Hueneme Road will be closed to all vehicles with the exception of those who have legitimate business in that area or who are traveling to and from work. Parking violations on Arnold Road will also be strictly enforced.

If you live in the area of these roadways or intersections, we apologize for any inconvenience. The roads will be re-opened as soon as possible. These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.

Please have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July holiday.

For any questions related to road closures or any of these events on July 4th, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail 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:	Independence Day Weekend Avoid DUI Campaign-Friday Update 2
DATE:	July 5, 2013
LOCATION:	Ventura County
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Pena
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, (805) 385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Avoid the 14 – Ventura County
DUI Campaign

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release July 5, 2013

CONTACT: Maria Peña, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

Independence Day Weekend AVOID DUI campaign – FRIDAY update 2

DUI Arrests Up & DUI Fatalities are the Same

The Independence Day Weekend Anti DUI crackdown is reporting a significant number of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments in Ventura County.

From 12:01 AM Wednesday July 3, 2013 through Midnight Wednesday 4, 2013 officers representing 14 county law enforcement agencies have arrested 26 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Last year, 23 individuals were arrested during same the 48 hours. Last year there were no DUI deaths reported.
(**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report**)

DUI arrest data collection will continue through midnight Sunday July 7, 2013. Law enforcement officials are continuing DUI efforts throughout the county and region. Additionally, CHP throughout the state have all available officers patrolling freeways and county roads throughout the weekend for their Maximum Enforcement period (MEP).

For Friday July 5^th, extra DUI Saturation Patrols will be deployed in the cities of Oxnard, Camarillo, Ventura, and Thousand Oaks. Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

MEDIA NOTE: Statistical data on the number of DUI arrests and DUI fatal crashes will be released from the previous day’s activities. The checkpoint locations will be available for media opportunities or ride-alongs each night.

Avoid programs, named for the number of police agencies in each county, also will concentrate crackdowns during the 18-Day August/Labor Day period. In recognition that summer season is among the deadliest time of the year, law enforcement agencies throughout the county will be making every effort to arrest drunk drivers before another life is lost.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	Friday, July 26th, 2013 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-77549

DETAILS:

Oxnard, CA – Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, July 26th at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 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 looking 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 641 injury crashes harming 381 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:	Weapons and narcotics arrest
DATE/TIME:	7-29-13 / 1331 hours
LOCATION:	2300 block of South K St
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Juan Ayala, 34 year old Oxnard resident Jesus Rangel, 35 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Jared Schmelter, Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Steve Trickle, 805-385-7600 steve.trickle@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7/29/13 at 1331 hours, an Oxnard Police K-9 officer stopped a vehicle in the 2300 block of South K Street, for a vehicle code violation. The driver, 34 year old Juan Ayala of Oxnard, was on probation and out on bail for gun and drug-related charges.

Officers conducted a probation search of the vehicle. During the search, a loaded handgun, rifle, and various narcotics were located in the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger, Jesus Rangel, were arrested for various narcotics and weapons related offenses.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-29-13, 1747 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Single Vehicle Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	July 30 2013 / 1603 hours
LOCATION:	Fifth Street west of Victoria Ave
PARTY 1:	Female, 60’s, Victoria Kelley
VEHICLE 1:	Blue 2013 Ford Escape



PREPARED BY:	Traffic Officer Sergio Figueroa
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Sergio Figueroa (805) 385-7650 Sergio.Figueroa@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On July 30, 2013, at about 4:03 P.M., officers and EMS responded to an injury traffic collision involving a single vehicle on Fifth Street west of Victoria Ave. Upon arrival, officers found that a blue Ford Escape had rolled into the drainage ditch of Fifth St west of Victoria Ave. First responding officers found that the two occupants of the vehicle were trapped in the vehicle and were subsequently extricated by Oxnard Fire Department.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Ford was travelling west on Fifth Street from Victoria Ave. The Ford, driven by Victoria Kelley, suddenly swerved out of control into the drainage ditch on Fifth Street.

The female driver and the passenger of the Ford were transported to Ventura County Medical Center by Gold Coast paramedics for medical attention and are listed in stable condition.

It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Officer Sergio Figueroa at
805-385-7650. The investigation is ongoing.

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 30, 2013, 6:13 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:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Tire Iron)
DATE/TIME:	7-20-13, 2230 hours
LOCATION:	Oxnard Boulevard at 7th Street
VICTIM(S):	Ruben Perez Hernandez, 48-years
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1: Male, 27 years, 6-2, 210, medium build, wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans Suspect #2: Male, 5-5, thin build
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Possible white Mercedes Benz and a dark GMC Yukon
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steven Funk
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk steven.funk@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7796

DETAILS:

On 7-20-2013, at approximately 2230 hours, Oxnard police officers came upon the victim Hernandez at the south west corner of Oxnard Boulevard and Seventh Street. Hernandez was lying face down and had been assaulted by two subjects one of whom had a tire iron. Witnesses to the incident advised police that Hernandez was struck several times in the face with a tire iron by the two suspects.

One suspect was observed getting into a white Mercedes which was last seen travelling west bound on Seventh Street towards “A” Street. The second suspect possibly entered a dark colored GMC Yukon which fled north bound in the west alley of Oxnard Blvd.

Victim Hernandez was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Persons with information regarding this assault should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers, (805) 222-8477, http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-21-13/0250 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 / Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	7/22/13; 1925 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block Haaz Way, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Thomas Rivera, 28 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Commander Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Mike Marostica mike.marostica@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7/22/13, at approximately 1925 hours, officers responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Haaz Way reference a suspicious subject looking into the windows of the residence. Responding officers learned that the subject had entered the residence, and also noticed signs of forced entry. These, and additional officers established a perimeter around the residence.

After several announcements and attempts to make contact with anyone inside the residence, officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s SWAT team, along with an Oxnard Police K-9, began to search the residence. The suspect attempted to flee from a bedroom window and was taken into police custody without further incident.

The suspect, Thomas Rivera, was arrested for the burglary. Rivera was out on bail for an unrelated residential burglary.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. Mike Marostica at 385-7605 or mike.marostica@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 07/22/13, 2330 hours