Archives for August 2013

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Summer/Labor DAY AVOID DUI campaign – SATURDAY update 1
DATE:	August 17, 2013
LOCATION:	Ventura County
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brian Woolley, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7847, brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Summer/Labor DAY AVOID DUI campaign – SATURDAY update 1
DUI Arrests are unknown if they are Up or Down & DUI Fatalities Remain the same – No Fatalities

The Summer/Labor Day National Anti-DUI crackdown has resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments overnight in Ventura County.

From 12:01 AM Friday August 16, 2013 through Midnight Friday August 16, 2013 officers representing 14 county law enforcement agencies have arrested eight individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2012 it is unknown how many DUI arrests occurred during the same 24 hour time period, the data will be provided on a future press release.

Last year there were no DUI deaths reported.
(**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report**)

On August 16, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoints. The checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue just south of Tiesa Lane. Officers screened 1,140 motorists who passed through the checkpoints and conducted four DUI investigations on drivers who had been drinking alcohol. Of those investigations, one driver was arrested for DUI alcohol. Citations were issued to 11 drivers for various Vehicle Code violations. seven drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, no drivers was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, and two vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

Saturday, August 17^th a DUI Checkpoint will be conducted in the city of Simi Valley extra DUI Saturation Patrols will be deployed in the cities of Oxnard. All regularly scheduled traffic and patrol officers will focus efforts at stopping and arresting DUI drivers during their normal shifts.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DUI arrest data collection will continue through Labor Day midnight Monday, September 2, 2013. Avoid programs, named for the number of police agencies in each county, Multiple/DUI Driver’s License Checkpoints, Multi Agency DUI Task Force operations and local Roving DUI patrols are set region wide during 18 day Summer/Labor Day Campaign.

MEDIA NOTE: The checkpoint locations and saturation patrols will be made available for media opportunities or ride-a-longs each night.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	Oxnard Police and Fire Partner with Via Marina Neighborhood Council to host National Night Out
DATE/TIME:	August 6, 5:00-8:00 pm
LOCATION:	Christa McAuliffe Elementary 3300 W. Via Marina Ave., Oxnard, CA 93035
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805) 385-7631, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805) 385-7631, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif)– The Oxnard Police and Fire Departments and Via Marina Neighborhood Council are partnering to bring National Night Out (NNO) to Oxnard.

Last year, the event in Oxnard was hosted at Target at The Collection. “This year, our staff wanted to honor the spirit of this National event and work in partnership with a neighborhood council and see the potential for what a neighborhood could do in organizing this event. We were excited to partner and host National Night Out 2013 along with the Via Marina Neighborhood Council,” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) heighten crime prevention awareness, (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs, (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized, vigilant, and fighting back.

“The Via Marina Neighborhood Council is proud to join with the Oxnard Police Department in this national effort to bring community participation to public safety in Oxnard. It furthers our efforts to bring neighbors together to strengthen our partnerships in making our neighborhood a place that we are proud to live in,” said Richard Duarte, Via Marina Neighborhood Council Chairperson.

“We are looking to expand and grow this program and event across the City of Oxnard next year, and moving forward. A win-win for our Department, our community-based policing strategy, and the neighborhoods and community we serve,” said Chief Williams.

Along with traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals. Visits from local officials and law enforcement, safety fairs, and youth events.

This event will bring the District Team who patrol and serve the neighborhood, they focus solely on crime, traffic safety, and quality of life issues at the neighborhood level. Also accompanying the District Team will be units from the Police Department to meet with local residents and provide crime-prevention information—a great opportunity for local residents to meet one another and the officers assigned to the Via Marina Neighborhood. Confirmed units include, the Bike Unit, K-9, Code Enforcement, SWAT, DRAGG Car, VIPS’s, and Police Explorers. Also participating in the event is the Oxnard Fire Department who will be offering free smoke-detectors to seniors in the community.

“We’d like to thank the Oxnard Police Department, Fire Department, Target, Mc Donald’s, Coffee Bean at Seabridge, City Corps and Neighborhood Services, the City of Oxnard, National Night Out 2013, and the volunteer residents of the Via Marina Neighborhood Council for all of their support in organizing and making this event happen,” said Duarte.

“This is a good night to get to know your neighbors, and help build a stronger and safer community while promoting awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. It further highlights the importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight for a safer Oxnard and community. We hope this year’s event serves as model for what more neighborhoods in our community can organize next year” said Police Chief Williams.

NNO is a national effort of cities, law enforcement agencies, crime prevention organizations, community groups and neighborhoods.

National corporate sponsors for National Night Out 2013 are Target, Associa, and NextDoor.com. Last year, NNO 2012 involved 37.5 million people in over 15,000 communities from all 50 states.

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 1, 2013, 11:45 AM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	New statistics show an increase in Oxnard’s FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data for the first six-months of 2013
DATE/TIME:	August 22, 2013
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Assistant Chief Scott Whitney scott.whitney@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7751

DETAILS:
The FBI gathers crime statistics from law enforcement agencies each year as part of their Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. The UCR Program collects data on four violent crimes and four property crimes. The purpose of the program is to generate a reliable set of crime statistics for use by law enforcement. The Oxnard Police Department is a participating UCR agency and believes it is important to share the crime data with our residents.

The City of Oxnard has experienced an increase in reported crime for the first six months of 2013. Reported crime began to rise in 2012 and has continued on this trend for the first half of 2013. The UCR crime categories and the reported crime data for the first six months of 2012 and 2013 are listed below.

Part I Crimes	2012 (Jan-Jun)	2013 (Jan-Jun)	Numerical Difference
Violent Crimes
Homicide	4	6	2
Rape	-1	7	8
Robbery	150	161	11
Aggravated Assault	135	153	18
Total	288	327	39
Property Crimes
Burglary	401	516	115
Motor Vehicle Theft	239	284	45
Larceny (Theft)	1,269	1,733	464
Arson	19	10	-9
Total	1,928	2,543	615

Grand Total	2,216	2,870	654

Under the crime categories of Violent Crimes, there was a 13% increase in aggravated assaults and a 7% increase in robberies. The city also experienced two more homicides in first six months of 2013 than in the same time period in 2012. The crime category for rapes shows a negative number for the first six months of 2012 because several previously reported rapes were unfounded during that period.

Property crimes had the biggest category increase, with reported larcenies (thefts) up nearly 37% in 2013, as compared to 2012. The numbers of reported burglaries increased by 29% throughout the city and motor vehicle thefts were up 19%.

For reporting purposes, the crime category of theft is divided into eight classifications: Bicycles, Coin-Operated Devices, From Building, From Motor Vehicle, Purse-Snatch/Pick Pocket, Shoplift, Vehicle Parts, and All Other. Listed below is a comparison by type of theft from 2012 to 2013, January through June.

Category	2012	2013	Numerical Difference	Percent Change
All Other	202	260	58	28.7%
Bicycles	77	67	-10	-13.0%
Coin-Operated Devices	8	4	-4	-50.0%
From Building	104	77	-27	-26.0%
From Motor Vehicle	414	746	332	80.2%
Purse Snatch/Pocket Pick	2	0	-2	-100.0%
Shoplift	345	453	108	31.3%
Vehicle Parts	117	126	9	7.7%
Total	1269	1733	464	36.6%

The increases in crime coincide with the enactment of Asembly Bill 109, which created California’s Realignment plan. The Realignment plan came about after a federal court order to the state to reduce overcrowding in the state’s 33 prisons. “While the prison reduction plan has focused on offenders that are considered low level, many of them are habitual offenders. All other things being equal, when chronic offenders spend less time in custody, they have more opportunities to commit crimes,” said Assistant Chief Scott Whitney. He added, “the biggest challenge with the prison Realignment Plan is reducing recidivism.”

Since the enactment of Assembly Bill 109, there have been approximately 255 individuals released from the California Department of Corrections (CDC), under the Realignment plan, that reside, or are transient within, the City of Oxnard. 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 these post release offenders. Data shows that the City of Oxnard has the most Post Release Offenders in the County of Ventura.

The Oxnard Police Department has made approximately 375 arrests for sections directly related to the Post Release Offender program from November 1, 2011 to July 31, 2013. Of these Post Release Offenders 138 (36%) had additonal charges, the majority of which were narcotic, other, and property related.

“The Oxnard Police Department encourages community members to remain vigilant, secure property, and report any suspicious activity. Much of the increase in property crime can be prevented by not leaving valuables in your vehicle, and securing our doors and windows when one is not home,” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams. “We have a collective responsibilty to work to reduce crime and increase public safety in our City, and look forward to working with and empowering our neighborhoods to address these concerns that we all share,” she added.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Crime Alert: Stolen Vehicles Targeted
DATE/TIME:	8/28/13 2:30pm
LOCATION:	Citywide, particularly in South Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805)385-7631 or miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Crystal Walker, 805-431-3215Crystal.Walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department would like to notify residents that the community is experiencing a recent increase in stolen vehicles throughout the city. The south end of Oxnard has had a notable increase in activity, with a significant number of vehicles stolen since July 1, 2013. Neighborhoods in South Oxnard have seen a particular increase, including: Cal Gisler, Blackstock North and South, Pleasant Valley Estates, Southwinds, Cypress, and Villa Capri.

Vehicles that appear to be targeted are mid-90’s Honda’s, Nissan’s, and Toyota’s. Of these thefts, keys were available in 22 of the thefts, and an additional 5 were left with the engine running.

We ask that you assist by taking a proactive approach to deter future stolen vehicles and avoid becoming a victim. We remind you tomake sure to lock your vehicles and remove the keys. We can all take small steps to avoid becoming a victim.

DO NOT leave your keys in your car, on or off.
If your car is left on to warm up, stay with your car—your car can easily be stolen if you are not there to watch it.

· DO NOT leave any valuable items in your car. These items are a temptation for someone to break your window and steal your things.

To help prevent vehicle thefts, the Oxnard Police Department is offering a limited quantity of Club’s (automotive steering wheel locks) on a first come-first served basis to owners of high-targeted vehicles, including mid-90’s Honda, Nissan, and Toyota cars. To determine if you are eligible or availability, please contact Senior Officer Crystal Walker at 805-431-3215.

Furthermore, we want to remind community member across the City that if you feel, see, or hear anything that does not seem right, please do not hesitate to contact the Oxnard Police Department. Many residents, after the fact, have indicated suspicious activity in the days and weeks prior to these types of thefts.

“The Oxnard Police Department encourages community members to remain vigilant, secure property, and report any suspicious activity. Much of the increase in property crime can be prevented,” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams. “We have a collective responsibility to work to reduce crime and increase public safety in our City, and look forward to working in partnership with every member in our community to address these concerns that we all share. If you see something or hear anything, please contact Oxnard Police” she added.

Help keep our vehicles and neighborhoods in Oxnard crime-free and safe. We remind residents to be extra aware and vigilant. If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740, or dial 911. Anonymous tips and information can also be made with the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805)385-8255.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs. Bicyclist
DATE/TIME:	August 15, 2013 / 0900 hours
LOCATION:	Fifth Street east of Patterson Road
PARTY 1:	White Male, 68 years, Oxnard Resident (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
PARTY 2:	Catherine Grace Schambra, 53 years, Port Hueneme Resident
VEHICLE 1:	Blue Raleigh Mountain bike
VEHICLE 2:	White 2006 Toyota Camry
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 August 15, 2013, at about 9:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist. Upon arrival, officers found that a white Toyota Camry had struck a bicyclist on Fifth Street just east of Patterson Road.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Toyota, driven by Catherine Grace Schambra, was traveling westbound in the number one lane of Fifth Street towards Patterson Road. The bicyclist was traveling westbound on Fifth Street in the bicycle lane. The bicyclist began changing lanes to get into the left turn lane to go southbound on Patterson directly in front of the Toyota. Unable to avoid a collision, the Toyota broadsided the bicyclist.

The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in critical but stable condition. Driver Schambra was not injured as a result of the collision.

It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 15, 2013, 1:30 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:	SUMMER/LABOR DAY AVOID DUI CAMPAIGN – SATURDAY UPDATE 11
DATE:	8/31/13
LOCATION:	Ventura County
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brian Woolley, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7847, brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The Summer/Labor Day National Anti-DUI update of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments in Ventura County are updated.

From 12:01 AM Friday August 16, 2013 through Midnight Friday August 30, 2013 officers representing 14 county law enforcement agencies have arrested 180 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Last year there were no DUI deaths reported.
(**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report**)

For the final three nights of the Labor Day Holiday weekend extra DUI Saturation Patrols will be deployed in the cities of Port Hueneme, Moorpark, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Simi Valley, Cal. State University of Channel Islands, and Oxnard. The California Highway Patrol will also deploy extra DUI Saturation Patrols throughout Ventura County.

All regularly scheduled traffic and patrol officers will focus efforts at stopping and arresting DUI drivers during their normal shifts. The CHP is deploying all available officers onto freeways and county roads during their Maximum Enforcement Period this weekend. Multiple/DUI Driver’s License Checkpoints, Multi Agency DUI Task Force operations and local Roving DUI patrols are set region wide during 18 day Summer/Labor Day Campaign.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DUI arrest data collection will continue through Labor Day midnight Monday, September 2, 2013.

MEDIA NOTE: The checkpoint locations and saturation patrols will be made available for media opportunities or ride-a-longs each night.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	SUMMER/LABOR DAY AVOID DUI CAMPAIGN – SUNDAY UPDATE 2
LOCATION:	Ventura County
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brian Woolley, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7847, brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
For Immediate Release August 18, 2013

Sergeant Brian Woolley, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7847, brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

SUMMER/LABOR DAY AVOID DUI CAMPAIGN – SUNDAY UPDATE 2

DUI Arrests are unknown if they are Up or Down & DUI Fatalities Remain the same – No Fatalities

The Summer/Labor Day National Anti-DUI crackdown has resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments overnight in Ventura County.

From 12:01 AM Friday August 16, 2013 through Midnight Saturday August 18, 2013 officers representing 14 county law enforcement agencies have arrested 24 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2012 it is unknown how many DUI arrests occurred during the same 48 hour time period, the data will be provided on a future press release.

Last year there were no DUI deaths reported.
(**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report**)

On August 17^th, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M., Avoid the 14 conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Simi Valley. The checkpoint was conducted in the 2700 block of Tapo Canyon Road. Officers from Simi Valley PD, Moorpark PD, Port Hueneme PD, Ventura PD, Cal. State University of Channel Islands, and Oxnard PD screened 420 motorists who passed through the checkpoint. NO DUI investigations were conducted on any of the driver. Citations were issued to 9 drivers for various Vehicle Code violations. Five drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, no drivers was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, two juveniles were issued citations for having an open (alcoholic) containers in a vehicle, and no vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

For Sunday night, August18^th there are no special operations planned. All regularly scheduled traffic and patrol officers will focus efforts at stopping and arresting DUI drivers during their normal shifts.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DUI arrest data collection will continue through Labor Day midnight Monday, September 2, 2013. Avoid programs, named for the number of police agencies in each county, Multiple/DUI Driver’s License Checkpoints, Multi Agency DUI Task Force operations and local Roving DUI patrols are set region wide during 18 day Summer/Labor Day Campaign.

MEDIA NOTE: The checkpoint locations and saturation patrols will be made available for media opportunities or ride-a-longs each night.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Summer/Labor DAY AVOID DUI campaign – Monday update 8
DATE/TIME:	August 26, 2013
LOCATION:	County-wide
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org l

DETAILS:
Summer/Labor DAY AVOID DUI campaign – Monday update 8
The Summer/Labor Day National Anti-DUI update of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments in Ventura County are updated.

From 12:01 AM Friday August 16, 2013 through Midnight Sunday August 25, 2013, officers representing 14 county law enforcement agencies have arrested 117 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. No DUI deaths have been reported during this year’s mobilization.

Last year there were no DUI deaths reported.
            (**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report**)

On August 24^th, 2013, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M., Avoid the 14 conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Camarillo. The checkpoint was conducted in the northbound lanes of Arneill Road north of Las Posas Drive and in northbound lanes of Las Posas Road south of Ventura Boulevard. Officers from Camarillo PD, Santa Paula PD, Moorpark PD, Port Hueneme PD, and Oxnard PD screened 625 motorists who passed through the checkpoints. 12 (twelve) DUI investigations were conducted on several of the drivers. Of the 12 drivers, four (4) drivers were arrested for driving while under the influence. Citations were issued to five (5) drivers for various Vehicle Code violations. Three (3) drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, no drivers was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, and one vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

The checkpoint conducted by the city of Camarillo was held in honor of Kim Hemminger. On July 22, 2012, Kim died as a result of a DUI traffic collision. Kim was a passenger in a vehicle when the alcohol impaired driver lost control and the vehicle rolled over. Kim died from her injuries. The driver, Christopher Blankenship was later convicted of vehicular manslaughter. The Camarillo Police Department took this opportunity to share Kim’s story and her beautiful life, a life that was cut short due to the actions of an impaired driver.

On August 19^th and 26^th, 2013, the Avoid the 14 Coalition and the Oxnard Police Department conducted two separate court stings. Officers targeted subjects who had suspended drivers licenses for DUI and drove from the Ventura County Superior Court. Officers issued nine (9) citations to drivers who had suspended licenses for DUI and towed nine (9) vehicles.

On August 26^th, 2013, the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI Stake out which targeted subjects with suspended drivers licenses for DUI. Officers arrested one subject for an outstanding DUI warrant.

Over the course of the next several days of the campaign, extra DUI Saturation Patrols will be deployed in the cities of Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Moorpark, and on the campus of Cal. State University of Channel Islands.   All regularly scheduled traffic and patrol officers will focus efforts at stopping and arresting DUI drivers during their normal shifts.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DUI arrest data collection will continue through Labor Day midnight Monday, September 2, 2013. Avoid programs, named for the number of police agencies in each county, Multiple/DUI Driver’s License Checkpoints, Multi Agency DUI Task Force operations and local Roving DUI patrols are set region wide during 18 day Summer/Labor Day Campaign.

MEDIA NOTE: The checkpoint locations and saturation patrols will be made available for media opportunities or ride-a-longs each night.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

RVENT:	Two more National Night Out Events announced in Oxnard, tomorrow night
DATE/TIME:	August 6, 6:00-8:00 pm
LOCATION:	801 S. C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805) 385-7631, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805) 385-7631, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is proud to announce two more National Night Out events in Oxnard, tomorrow.

In addition to our larger eventat Via Marina Neighborhood (see earlier news release from 8/1/13) , a second event will partner with the Oxnard Housing Authority and Senior Housing at 801 S. C Street in downtown Oxnard from 6:00-8:00 pm.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) heighten crime prevention awareness, (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs, (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized, vigilant, and fighting back.

“In the spirit of our neighborhood policing strategy we are proud to partner with the Oxnard Housing Authority, Senior Housing, and Voces de la Comunidad—a community organization aimed at promoting peace throughout Oxnard—for a smaller, more intimate event with residents and friends,” said Senior Officer Jeff McGreevy.

“We very much appreciate the support from our colleagues across the City as well as our local community organizations that are invested in building a stronger and safer community for everyone who lives, works, and visits our great City.” said Chief Jeri Williams.

Along with traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events. This event at 801 S. C Street in downtown will also include a papering for residents and guest including hair, make-up, and photo for seniors at the event, courtesy of the Huenemean Bohemian Foundation.

The third event will take place at Sycamore Senior Village at 333 N. F STOxnard CA 93030, also in Oxnard from 6:00-8:00pm.

“This is a good night to get to know your neighbors, and help build a stronger and safer community while promoting awareness, safety and neighborhood unity. It further highlights the importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight for a safer Oxnard and community. We hope this year’s events serve as model for what more neighborhoods in our community can organize next year” said Police Chief Williams.

NNO is a national effort of cities, law enforcement agencies, crime prevention organizations, community groups and neighborhoods.

National corporate sponsors for National Night Out 2013 are Target, Associa, and NextDoor.com. Last year, NNO 2012 involved 37.5 million people in over 15,000 communities from all 50 states.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	459 PC Vehicle Burglary
DATE/TIME:	8/24/13 at 4:30 AM
LOCATION:	Kipling Place and Terrace Ave
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Two Juveniles, both Oxnard residents Albert Torres, 18 years old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Personal Property
PREPARED BY:	Officer G. Utter
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda / 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On 8/24/13, at approximately 4:30 AM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Kipling Place and Terrace Ave reference suspicious subjects possibly casing for burglaries in the area. Officers located three suspects who were in the process of burglarizing a vehicle. All three suspects were taken into custody without incident and were arrested for vehicle burglary and conspiracy. Albert Torres was also found to be in possession of narcotics paraphernalia.

Citizens are reminded to take the following steps to avoid becoming a victim:

Please do not leave any valuable possessions in your vehicles.
Please make sure to lock your vehicles and remove the keys.
Please be certain to secure windows and doors to your homes.

If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740, or dial 911.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/24/13 / 6:25 AM