Archives for December 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 / Arrest of Suspects
DATE/TIME:	12-26-13 / 1650 hours
LOCATION:	200 Block of East Dollie Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	16-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Pedro Diaz Gutierrez, 20 years, Oxnard resident Braulio Alfaro Martinez, 23 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Property recovered
PREPARED BY:	Officer Andrew Pinkstaff
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, (805) 207-7078 martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 12-16-13, at approximately 1650 hours, officers were dispatched to a call of a fight in the 200 block of East Dollie Street. Officers contacted a 16-year old male who said that he was approached by two suspects and battered. The victim sustained minor injuries. The suspects took the victim’s stereo headphones.

The suspects fled on foot but were located by officers a short distance away. Pedro Diaz Gutierrez, 20-year old Oxnard resident, and Braulio Alfaro Martinez, 23-year old Oxnard resident, were arrested and booked into the Ventura County Main Jail on suspicion of robbery. The victim’s property was recovered.

Persons with information regarding this crime should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and http://www.ventura countycrimestopper.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: 12-26-13, 1955 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
DATE/TIME:	12/14/13 1030 hours
LOCATION:	1500 block of Alturas Street
VICTIM(S):	Juan Carlos Garcia, 26 year old Oxnard Resident
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:

The Oxnard Police Department has identified the victim from yesterday’s homicide as 26 year old Oxnard resident, Juan Carlos Garcia. Investigators are still attempting to identify the person/s responsible and establish a motive for the incident. Juan Carlos Garcia’s family and investigators are strongly urging that anyone with information contact Detective Martin Perez at (805) 385-7680 or 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.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/14/13, 1030 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of a Loaded Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 3, 2013 1123 hours
LOCATION:	2000 block of North Rose Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Alfred Acevedo, 21 year old resident of Oxnard
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1997 white Infiniti I30
PREPARED BY:	Traffic Officer Sheylan Flannery
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Sheylan Flannery / (805) 385-7600 Sheylan.flannery@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 12/3/13, at approximately 1123 hours, an officer from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Rose Avenue and Gonzales Road. Further investigation revealed that the driver, Alfred Acevedo, was driving without a valid driver’s license. As the contact with Acevedo continued, a loaded handgun was found concealed on his person.

Acevedo was arrested without incident and charged with possession of a loaded, concealed and unregistered firearm. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

12-3-13 / 1800 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 Victim
DATE/TIME:	12/19/2013 0808 hours
LOCATION:	Briana Circle at Entrada Drive
VICTIM(S):	14 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black or dark green BMW 3 series
PREPARED BY:	D. Klug, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police and Fire Communications Center 805-385-7740

DETAILS:
On December 19, 2013 at about 0808 hours officers of the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the area of Briana Circle and Entrada Drive. Officers learned that 3 juveniles were walking in the area of Briana Circle and Entrada Drive when they were approached by 4 males driving in a dark green or black 3 series BMW. An altercation took place between the two groups and one subject received a single, non-life threatening, stab wound.

The 4 suspects were last seen leaving in the BMW southbound on Entrada Drive from Briana Circle.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-7740. 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: December 19, 2013 @1200 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 Homicide Suspect
DATE/TIME:	12/19/13 1600 hours
LOCATION:	2400 block of Alvarado Street
VICTIM(S):	Alfonso Lorenzo Mina, 24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Nicholas Delgado, 24 year old Camarillo resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato, (805) 385-7688 miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department made an arrest today in the murder of Alfonso Mina. On the night of September 25^th, 2013 Mina was stabbed while at his home in the 2400 block of Alvarado Street in Oxnard. This was a brazen crime in which there appeared to be no clear motive for the crime.

After a lengthy investigation, detectives were able to piece together evidence which led to today’s arrest. The suspect in the murder is Nicholas Delgado a 24 year old resident of Camarillo. Delgado has been in custody at the Ventura County Jail since late September on charges of burglary unrelated to the murder. Detectives believe Delgado acted alone during the homicide. No further details will be released at this time because this is still an active investigation.

The police department encourages anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. Those wishing to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	12/14/13 1430 hours
LOCATION:	1500 block of Alturas Street
VICTIM(S):	Juan Carlos Garcia, 26 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
VEHICLE:	Black 1997 Nissan Truck, California license 5P25941 (similar to photo below)
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:

The Oxnard Police Department is attempting to locate the black 1997 Nissan truck (CA license 5P25941) belonging to Juan Carlos Garcia. The vehicle was last parked in the 1500 block of Alturas Street yesterday. Investigators don’t know if the suspect(s) took the vehicle so if you see the vehicle please dial “911.”

Investigators are continuing to investigate and establish a motive however, don’t believe this incident is gang related. Juan Carlos Garcia’s family and investigators are strongly urging that anyone with information contact Detective Martin Perez at (805) 385-7680 or 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.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Murder
DATE/TIME:	12/18/13 2020 Hours
LOCATION:	3000 Block Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	Humberto Barajas, 35 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Edgardo Rodriguez, 23 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jess Aragon, (805) 385-7600 jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 12/18/13 at approximately 2020 hours, Oxnard police officers were patrolling the 3000 block of Saviers Road when the officers were flagged down by citizens to report an assault. Officers found the victim, Humberto Barajas, to the rear of the businesses in the 3000 block of Saviers Road. Oxnard fire department and Gold Coast ambulance were dispatched to the scene. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center in critical condition with severe head injuries. Barajas was listed in stable condition in the intensive care unit.

According to witnesses, the victim was physically assaulted by the suspect identified as 23 year old Oxnard resident Edgardo Rodriguez. The motive for the attack is unknown at this time but police are investigating the incident.

Edgardo Ramirez was contacted by police officers a short distance from the crime scene. He was later arrested for attempted murder and booked into Ventura County Jail.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-7600. 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: 12/19/13 at 0023 Hours.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	AVOID the 14 – Ventura County DUI Campaign
DATE/TIME:	December 21, 2013
LOCATION:	Ventura County
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Pena
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: DUI Arrests Up & No DUI Fatalities

The Winter Holiday Anti-DUI crackdown has resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests from traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments in Ventura County.

From 12:01 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2013 through midnight, Friday, December 20, 2013, officers representing Ventura County law enforcement agencies have arrested 88 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2012, 59 DUI arrests were made during the same eight (8) day time period.

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

Tonight, a DUI Checkpoint will be conducted in the City of Ventura, a Multi-Agency DUI Task Force will be deploying in the City of Thousand Oaks, and extra DUI saturation patrols will be deployed in the cities of Oxnard, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Port Hueneme, and Moorpark. All regularly scheduled traffic and patrol officers will focus their efforts at stopping and arresting DUI drivers during their normal shifts.

Multiple DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints, Multi Agency DUI Task Force operations and local roving DUI patrols are all part of this region-wide crackdown during the 20-day Winter Holiday 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 New Year’s Weekend, midnight Sunday, January 1, 2014.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Downtown Oxnard Holiday Parade
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, 12-7-13, 1000 to 1200 Hours
LOCATION:	Downtown Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jaime Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jaime Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749, jaime.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Saturday, 12-7-13, the Downtown Oxnard Merchant’s Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade. The event will begin at 10:00 A.M. and conclude at 12:00 P.M. This will be followed by the 2013 Tamale Festival to be held in Plaza Park.

These events are expected to draw large crowds and traffic delays should be expected. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 9:00 am, all intersections on ‘C’ St from Second Street to Fifth Street, and ‘A’ St. from Fifth Street to Wooley Rd. will be closed to through traffic.

There will be “NO PARKING” signs posted on and around the parade route. The recommended parking area for persons attending the parade and other downtown events is the downtown parking structure located at Third Street @ ‘B’ Street.

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 holiday season and enjoy watching the parade.

For any questions related to parking and traffic flow during the parade, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/05/13, 1800 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shots Fired
DATE/TIME:	12-7-13, 1152 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block of Napoleon Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Male, 5-9
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Red sedan, possible Ford
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

On 12-7-13, at 1152 hours, officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 1800 Block of Napoleon Avenue.

Witnesses advised officers that a red sedan, possibly a Ford, pulled up where subjects were working outside at a residence. A male passenger, described as being 5-9, got out and fired multiple shots at the workers. A residence and vehicle were struck by bullets. Fortunately, no individuals were struck. There were no injuries.

The suspect got back into the vehicle and it fled.

Persons with information regarding this crime should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contactus.aspxto submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-7-13 / 2300 hours