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News release – 8/1/2013

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:  Robbery and Stabbing
DATE/TIME:  8-1-13 / 2045 hours
LOCATION:  200 Block of West 5th Street
VICTIM(S):  Female employee, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):  #1: Male, 25 years, 5-8, #2: Male (driver of vehicle)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  White Honda Accord
PREPARED BY:  Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  Marty Meyer, Commander
 martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

At 2045 hours, officers responded to a business in the 200 Block of West 5th Street re: a robbery. Officers learned a male, 25 years, 5-8, with a black ski mask over his face, and wearing a white shirt and black pants, attempted to take an employee’s keys to the business just as she was closing. When the victim resisted, this suspect then stabbed the victim in one hand causing minor injury.
 
The suspect entered a waiting vehicle, a white Honda Accord with tinted windows driven by a male subject. The suspect vehicle was last seen westbound on 5th Street.
 
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:  8-1-13 / 2130 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
DATE/TIME: 8/27/13 at approximately 1055 hours
LOCATION: 1700 block of Elsinore Ave
VICTIM(S): Withheld 
SUSPECT(S): Three male juveniles 
PREPARED BY: Mike Gregson, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Nathan Martin, (805) 385-7755
Nathan.martin@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 8/27/13 at approximately 1055 hours, neighbors reported seeing suspicious subjects entering into the yard of a residence in the 1700 block of Elsinore Ave in Oxnard. Officers from the Oxnard Police Department arrived and observed the juveniles running from the residence. Three juveniles were located in the area and found to be in possession of property stolen from the victim’s home.  All three juveniles were arrested for burglary.

 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Nathan Martin at (805) 385-7755.
 
We would like to remind residents that if they see suspicious activity in their neighborhood to report it to the police department by calling 9-1-1.   
 
 
 
  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8/27/13 at 1430 hours


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:  Injury Collision
DATE/TIME:  8-31-13 / 1518 hours
LOCATION:  Rose Avenue at Pleasant Valley Road
VICTIM(S):  Troy Lantaya, 26 years, Oxnard
 Richard Lappine, 66 years, Oxnard
 Caleb Lundy, 26 years, Port Hueneme
WITNESS(ES):  Eric Rivas, 20 years, Miramar, California
PREPARED BY:  Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  Marty Meyer, Commander, (805) 207-7078
 martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 8-31-13, at 1518 hours, officers responded to Rose Avenue at Pleasant Valley Road re: an injury collision. Officers found that three vehicles were involved.
 
The preliminary investigation suggests that a vehicle driven by Troy Lantaya, 26 years, Oxnard, was westbound on Pleasant Valley Road at Rose Avenue and entered the intersection on a red traffic light. Another vehicle, driven by Richard Lappine, 66 years, Oxnard, was southbound on Rose Avenue and had entered the intersection as the traffic signal it was facing cycled to green. The two vehicles collided. The vehicle driven by Lantaya was forced across the median into eastbound Pleasant Valley Road traffic where it struck a vehicle driven by Caleb Lundy, 26 years, Port Hueneme. Lundy’s vehicle had been eastbound on Pleasant Valley Road preparing to turn northbound on Rose Avenue.
 
Lantaya’s vehicle caught fire beginning in the engine compartment. Lundy and a witness, Eric Rivas, USMC (off-duty), 20 years, Miramar, California, rushed to the vehicle and removed Lantaya from danger. Once on scene, Oxnard Fire Department personnel extinguished the fire.
 
Lantaya was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was treated for moderate injuries.
 
Officers are investigating to determine if alcohol or drugs were involved. The investigation is continuing.
 
Caleb Lundy and Eric Rivas are to be commended for their actions.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8-31-13, 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: Wanted Person
DATE/TIME: August 19, 2013
SUSPECT(S): Samjoan Robert Marquez, 18 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY: Detective Cody Collet
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Cody Collet
Cody.collet@oxnardpd.org
805-486-6228

DETAILS:
Samjoan Robert Marquez, an 18 year old Oxnard resident, is wanted by Oxnard police for two shootings that occurred in the City of Oxnard between the months of March and May of 2013. Marquez has several felony warrants for his arrest for these shootings, and is suspected to be armed and dangerous.
 
The Oxnard Police Department, along with other Ventura County Law Enforcement Agencies, is attempting to determine the whereabouts of Marquez. If anyone has information about Marquez and his whereabouts, they are encouraged to call Detective Cody Collet at (805) 486-6228.  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. 


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:  8/27/13 at 1955 hours
LOCATION:  3800 Block of Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):  El Matador Meat Market
SUSPECT(S):  Tall, thin male, gray sweater with a blue bandana covering his face 
   
   
LOSS: Undisclosed amount
PREPARED BY: Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Oxnard Police Department
805-385-7600
 

DETAILS:
 On 8/27/13 at approximately 1955 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the El Matador Meat Market in the 3800 Block of Saviers Road reference  a robbery. Officers learned that the suspect entered the business and demanded money.  The employees believed the suspect may have had a handgun.  The suspect took money from the register and fled the scene.   
 
The suspect was described as a tall, thin male, unknown age, wearing a gray sweater. The suspect’s face was concealed with a blue bandana.
 
No one was injured during the incident and the suspect is still outstanding.
 
Persons with additional information are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600.  If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. 
 
You may also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  08/27/13; 2250 hours

 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:  Injury Collision
DATE/TIME:  8-31-13 / 1518 hours
LOCATION:  Rose Avenue at Pleasant Valley Road
VICTIM(S): Troy Lantaya, 26 years, Oxnard
Richard Lappine, 66 years, Oxnard
Caleb Lundy, 26 years, Port Hueneme
SUSPECT(S):  
WITNESS(ES):  Eric Rivas, 20 years, Miramar, California
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY:  Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Marty Meyer, Commander, (805) 207-7078
martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:  On 8-31-13, at 1518 hours, officers responded to Rose Avenue at Pleasant Valley Road re: an injury collision. Officers found that three vehicles were involved.
 
The preliminary investigation suggests that a vehicle driven by Troy Lantaya, 26 years, Oxnard, was westbound on Pleasant Valley Road at Rose Avenue and entered the intersection on a red traffic light. Another vehicle, driven by Richard Lappine, 66 years, Oxnard, was southbound on Rose Avenue and had entered the intersection as the traffic signal it was facing cycled to green. The two vehicles collided. The vehicle driven by Lantaya was forced across the median into eastbound Pleasant Valley Road traffic where it struck a vehicle driven by Caleb Lundy, 26 years, Port Hueneme. Lundy’s vehicle had been eastbound on Pleasant Valley Road preparing to turn northbound on Rose Avenue.
 
Lantaya’s vehicle caught fire beginning in the engine compartment. Lundy and a witness, Eric Rivas, USMC (off-duty), 20 years, Miramar, California, rushed to the vehicle and removed Lantaya from danger. Once on scene, Oxnard Fire Department personnel extinguished the fire.
 
Lantaya was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was treated for moderate injuries.
 
Officers are investigating to determine if alcohol or drugs were involved. The investigation is continuing.
 
Caleb Lundy and Eric Rivas are to be commended for their actions.
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Carjacking and Arson
DATE/TIME: 8/26/13 at approximately 2220 hours
LOCATION: 5200 block of Charles Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): A 21 year old Hispanic female, an Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S): Suspect #1. Hispanic male, approximately 20 years old, 5-9, heavy set, wearing a blue shirt
 
Suspect #2. Hispanic male, approximately 19 year old, wearing dark colored clothing
PREPARED BY: Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Senior Officer Steve Funk, (805) 385-7796
steven.funk@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 8/26/13 at approximately 2220 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to the 5200 block of Charles Street reference a carjacking. The officers spoke to the victim, a 21 year old Hispanic female and resident of Oxnard. The victim was not injured during the crime.

 
The victim told police that she was seated in her car waiting to give a relative a ride to the hospital when two Hispanic males approached her. One of the males, Suspect #1, brandished a knife at the victim and told her to exit her vehicle. After the victim exited her vehicle, Suspect #1, got into the driver seat and another Hispanic male, Suspect #2, entered the passenger seat. Both suspects fled the area in the victim’s vehicle.
 
At approximately 2345 hours, the vehicle was located in the alley of the 3000 block of South G Street. The vehicle was set on fire. The fire was put out by the Oxnard Fire Department. There were no injuries.
 
Investigators are looking into this case.
 
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.aspx to submit a tip via text or email. 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  August 27, 2013; 1122 Hours