Archives for January 2014

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest: Stolen Vehicle and Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME:	1-13-14 / 0300 hours
LOCATION:	4000 Block of South “C” Street
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Cancino, 21-year old Oxnard resident 16-year old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant David Walker
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Martin Meyer, (805) 385-7600, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1-13-14, at approximately 0300 hours, officers located a stolen vehicle being driven in the 4000 Block of South “C” Street. The driver was a 16-year old Oxnard resident and the passenger was identified as Jose Cancino, a 21-year old Oxnard resident. Both were taken into custody without incident.

During a search of the vehicle, a loaded .22 caliber revolver was recovered. A small quantity of methamphetamine was also recovered. The juvenile was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle and possession of narcotics. He was booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall. Cancino was arrested for possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle and booked into the Ventura County Jail.

Date / Time Prepared: 1-13-14 / 0650 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery w/ a handgun
DATE/TIME:	1/22/14, 2000 hours
LOCATION:	942 W. Wooley Road (Oralias Bakery)

SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic or Black male, 6’, 180#, appr. 30 years, dark gray sweatshirt



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:
At about 2000 hours on 1/22/14, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a robbery that just occurred at 942 West Wooley Road. The suspect (described above) entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the business on foot.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1-22-14 / 2225

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery to a Business
DATE/TIME:	01/30/14 – 10:39 P.M.
LOCATION:	3650 Saviers Road (Texaco Gas)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown race, male, 5-10 to 6-00, 170/180, grey ski mask black shirt with red and yellow logo, and green pants
LOSS:	Undisclosed property
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander randy.latimer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
At 2239 hours, officers responded to Texaco Gas located at 3650 Saviers Road after receiving a call of a robbery to the business. Officers learned that a male subject, approximately 5-10 to 5-10, 170 to180 pounds, wearing a grey ski mask, black shirt with red and yellow logo and green pants, robbed the business.

An employee said that the suspect walked into the business and simulated a handgun. He demanded money and fled with an undisclosed amount of property. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect was last running northbound from the area.

Anyone 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.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 01/31/2014 – 0100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Dead Body
DATE/TIME:	01/17/2014
LOCATION:	Third Street @ B Street
VICTIM(S):	Held pending notification of relatives
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	D. Klug, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office

DETAILS:
On January 17, 2014 at about 1715 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a subject not breathing in the area of “B” Street south of Third Street. Upon arrival officers located a 49 year old homeless person on a bench on the west side of “B” Street just south of Third Street. Emergency medical personnel attempted life saving measures, however were unsuccessful. The Medical Examiner’s Investigator responded and took over the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Search Warrant Served at Suspected Drug House / Post Release Offender (PRO) Arrest

DATE/TIME:

1/30/14 at approximately 7:30 A.M.

LOCATION:

400 block Ocotlan Way, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):

Jaime Martinez, 48 years old, Oxnard resident
Jose Gutierrez, 30 years old, Oxnard resident
Thomas Eaves, 20 years old, Oxnard resident
Griselda Zaragoza, 36 years old, Oxnard resident
Marina Barcenas, 34 years old, Oxnard resident
Jonnie Gagliardo, 30 years old, Oxnard resident
Gilberto Placencia, 50 years old, Oxnard resident
Alexander Benavidez, 46 years old, Oxnard resident
Juan Soto, 31 years old, Oxnard resident
Matthew Hernandez, 31 years old, Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Detective James Langford

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Detective James Langford, Narcotics Unit, 805-385-7638

DETAILS:On January 30, 2014, at about 7:30 A.M, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, Property Crimes Unit, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team served a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Ocotlan Way in the Oxnard. The search warrant was a result of a year-long investigation of the residence being used for the purposes of selling and using narcotics.

During the search warrant, ten (10) persons were located at the residence along with narcotics, narcotics paraphernalia, stolen property, a loaded short barrel shotgun, and ammunition.

All ten persons located at the residence were arrested for the following offenses:

Jaime Martinez, arrested on suspicion of maintaining a place for the use or sales of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia
Jose Gutierrez, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
Thomas Eaves, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
Griselda Zaragoza, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
Marina Barcenas, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
Jonnie Gagliardo, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
Gilberto Placencia, arrested on suspicion of providing false information to a peace officer, a parole violation, and three outstanding warrants
Alexander Benavidez, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
Juan Soto, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance and three outstanding warrants
Matthew Hernandez, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, possession of prescription scripts, and possession of a short barrel shot gun. Hernandez was also found to be a suspect in an unrelated case and was also arrested on suspicion of burglary and possession of a stolen and forged script

Hernandez is currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions arenot considered.

This case would not have been possible if not for the several anonymous tips we received during the original 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. The investigation is ongoing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 30, 2014, 4:30 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:	Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	1/14/14; 2024 hours
LOCATION:	2500 Block of Vineyard Avenue
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 20’s, 5’11”, 190lbs, bald, white t-shirt, checkered shorts

VEHICLE(S):	Blue ’97 Volvo 4DR, 6RQS103

PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police/Fire Communications Center 385-7740

DETAILS:
At about 2025 hours on 1/14/14, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a carjacking in the 2500 Block of Vineyard Avenue. Once on scene, officers learned that the victim was seated in his vehicle (Blue ’97 Volvo 4Dr, 6RQS103), when he was confronted by the suspect (see description above). The suspect indicated he had a handgun and wanted the vehicle. The suspect eventually took control of the vehicle and drove away in an unknown direction, possibly towards Thousand Oaks.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/14/14; 2355 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 handgun Possession of narcotics Post Release Offender (PRO) Arrest
DATE/TIME:	1/29/14, 2130 hours
LOCATION:	401 Esplanade Dr, Oxnard. Parking lot of Home Depot

SUSPECT(S):	Louis Rodriguez (47 years), Oxnard resident Rose Gaitan (35 years), Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Paul Cumming, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:
At about 2130 hours on 1/29/14, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked directly in front of The Home Depot. The suspect, Louis Rodriguez, was located in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. During the investigation he was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and narcotics.

As officers were investigating the incident, a female, Gaitan, exited the store and walked to the vehicle. Officers contacted her and found her to be under the influence of a dangerous substance, and to be in possession of methamphetamine.

Rodriguez is currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions arenot considered.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1-30-14 / 0120

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Officer Involved Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	January 18, 2014 / 0152 hours
LOCATION:	Fuchsia Street @ Carmen Way
PARTY 1:	Javier Oros, 22 years, Oxnard Resident
PARTY 2:	Oxnard Police Officer and Police Explorer
VEHICLE 1:	Blue, 2007, Toyota Tacoma
VEHICLE 2:	Black and White, 2011, Ford Crown Victoria
PREPARED BY:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander (805) 385-7600 eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 18, 2014, at about 1:52 A.M., an Oxnard Police Officer and Police Explorer were sitting in a marked black and white police unit blocking traffic for a traffic collision investigation, when they were rear ended by Javier Oros. Oros was determined to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and was arrested at the scene for felony driving under the influence.

All involved parties sustained minor injuries and were treated at the Ventura County Medical Center.

Oros was later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 18, 2014 at 1125 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 for attempted murder
DATE/TIME:	January 14, 2014
LOCATION:	Intersection of First St. @ Marquita St., Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Christian Rodriguez, 18 year old Oxnard resident
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jeff Long Jeff.long@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On March 11, 2013 at approximately 2230 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a call of shots fired in the area of First Street and Marquita Avenue. Shortly after arriving on scene, officers were notified of a shooting victim at Saint John’s Hospital.

Detectives learned the victim was driving a vehicle when he slowed and stopped for a stop sign at the intersection of First Street and Marquita Avenue. A suspect approached the victim’s vehicle armed with a firearm and shot several times into the vehicle. The victim was seriously injured by the gunfire, but was able to transport himself to the hospital.

During the investigation, Oxnard resident Christian Rodriguez (18 years old) was identified as the suspect in this incident. On January 14, 2014, Rodriguez was charged with attempted murder for the March 11^th shooting. Rodriguez was already in custody for unrelated charges at the 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.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	1-26-14 / 0209 hours
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue south of Raiders Way
PARTY 1:	Policarpio Diaz, 29 years, Oxnard resident
PARTY 2:	Geralald Zoleta Garcia, 43 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
VEHICLE 1:	Black, 2000 Volkswagen GTI
VEHICLE 2:	Blue, Custom Bicycle
PREPARED BY:	Officer Derek Miller, Traffic Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, (805) 385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1-26-14, at 2:09 A.M., officers and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Rose Avenue and Raiders Way in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a bicyclist. When they arrived on scene, they located the bicyclist, Gerald Garcia, lying in the roadway.

Preliminary investigation indicated that a Volkswagen GTI was traveling southbound on Rose Avenue. Two bicylists, one of them Gerald Garcia, were riding southbound on Rose Avenue in the bicycle lane. According to a witness, for unknown reasons the GTI was traveling in the bicycle lane. The GTI collided with the rear of the bicycle being ridden by Garcia. Garcia was ejected from the bicyle. The GTI fled the scene of the collision with the bicycle still stuck underneath.

With the assistance of witnesses, officers were able to quickly locate the suspect vehicle and the bicycle a short distance away. The GTI was driven by Policarpio Diaz, 29 years, Oxnard resident. Diaz was the sole occupant of the vehicle and displayed objective symptomology of being under the influence of alcohol. Diaz was arrested and booked into Ventura County Jail for Felony DUI, Felony Hit and Run, Felony Vehicular Manslauther, and two outstanding misdemeanor DUI warrants.

Garcia suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750. The investigation is on-going.

Date / Time Prepared: January 26, 2014, at 0700 hours