Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	1/17/14  2205 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Road / Fifth Street
VICTIM(S):	None
SUSPECT(S):	Lewis Avalos, 29 year old Oxnard resident George Martinez, 46 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 2006 Cadillac CTS
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant David Walker
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eduardo Miranda Oxnard Police Department (805) 385-7600 Eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 1/17/14 at approximately 2205 hours, an Oxnard Police Department Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Ventura Road and Fifth Street.  The vehicle attempted to evade the officer and sped off at a high rate of speed after a loaded .25 caliber handgun was thrown from the vehicle. A vehicle pursuit ensued which lasted approximately 2 minutes.
 
During the pursuit, the driver of the vehicle, Lewis Avalos, began driving erratically, which included failing to stop at red lights, and speeding, all in an attempt to evade the officer.     
 
The pursuit was discontinued in the area of Fifth Street and Harbor Blvd when speeds reached 95 mph entering a residential neighborhood.  The vehicle was found abandoned a few blocks away and both Avalos and the passenger, George Martinez were taken into custody without incident.
 
Avalos was arrested for felony evading, violation of probation, and violation of a gang injunction.  Martinez was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant.  Both suspects were booked into Ventura County Jail.
 
Avalos and Martinez are both 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:  1/18/14, 6:30 AM.  

 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Juvenile Possession of a Loaded Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	January 10, 2014 @ 2133 hours
LOCATION:	North Alley of the 1900 block of San Gorgonio
SUSPECT(S):	16 year old juvenile, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda (805) 385-7600 eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1/10/14, at approximately 2133 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to make contact with a 16 year old juvenile in the North Alley of the 1900 block of San Gorgonio who was loitering with three other subjects.  As officers approached the group, the juvenile fled on foot and discarded a loaded .22 Caliber revolver near the apartment building.  The juvenile was detained after a short foot pursuit.  He was subsequently arrested for several weapons violations and booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 
 
1/11/14 /0714 hours
 

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 Hit and Run Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	January 23, 2014 / 0629 hours
LOCATION:	Rice Avenue @ Camino Del Sol
PARTY 1:	Thomas James Hayzlett Jr., 47 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1:	White, 2006 Harley Davidson Motorcycle
VEHICLE 2:	White Van
VEHICLE 3:	Dark 2-Door Compact Vehicle
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org Traffic Officer Derek Miller (805) 385-7750 derek.miller@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 23, 2014, at about 6:29 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to intersection of Rice Avenue and Camino Del Sol in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a motorcyclist. 
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle, driven by Thomas James Hayzlett Jr., was traveling northbound on Rice Avenue approaching Camino Del Sol.  According to witnesses, a white van was traveling southbound on Rice Avenue and made a left turn at Camino Del Sol as the motorcyclist entered the intersection.  Witnesses reported that a collision between the van and the motorcycle caused Hayzlett to be ejected from the motorcycle.  A second vehicle, described only as a dark colored compact vehicle, was reported to have struck Hayzlett after he was lying in the roadway.  The van fled the scene traveling eastbound on Camino Del Sol.  The dark vehicle also fled the scene traveling northbound on Rice Avenue. 
 
Motorcyclist Hayslett was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for serious injuries but is listed in stable condition. 
 
Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to call the Senior Officer Maria Pena or Traffic Officer Derek Miller at (805) 385-7750.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.   The investigation is ongoing. 

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  January 23, 2014 at 1215 hours    
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Domestic Violence Incident Arrest
DATE/TIME:	1-4-14; 0219 hours
LOCATION:	2400 block of Hemlock St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	24-year old female, Camarillo resident
SUSPECT(S):	Brandon Rene Guerra, 29-year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Ofc. Derek Stephens
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Sharon Giles 805-385-7620

DETAILS:
On 1-2-14 at approximately 2000 hours, officers were dispatched to a residence in north Oxnard regarding a domestic dispute involving a firearm. 
 
Officers contacted the 24-year old female and were told that the female’s ex-boyfriend, Brandon Rene Guerra, forced his way into her vehicle.  The victim said she was forced to drive around Oxnard against her will and later released.  The victim’s 4-year old son was also in the vehicle.  Guerra was said to be in possession of a handgun which he brandished, during the incident.
 
On 1-4-14, at approximately 0219 hours, officers located Guerra during a traffic stop in the 2400 block of Hemlock Street, and took him into custody without incident.  A replica handgun was located in the vehicle. 
 
Guerra was arrested for Kidnapping, 207(a) PC, Child endangerment, 273a(a) PC, Violation of a domestic violence restraining order 273.6 PC, Possession of a Firearm by an ex-felon, 29800(a)(1) PC, and Brandishing a firearm, 417(a)(2) PC.         
 
Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/4/14; 0600 hours