Archives for February 2014

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Handgun in vehicle arrest
DATE/TIME:	2-2-14 / 0237 hours
LOCATION:	Edgewood Way at “M” Street
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Hugo Alvarado, 35 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	Not listed
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Tan Mercedes sedan
LOSS:	N/a
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

At 0237 hours, officers responded to a resident report of subjects in a tan Mercedes sedan selling narcotics. Officers saw the vehicle leaving the area and stopped it at Edgewood Way and “M” Street.

The driver, Hugo Alvarado, 35-year old Oxnard resident, told officers he had a gun in the vehicle. A .22 caliber revolver loaded with blanks was located under the driver’s seat. The driver was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm in a motor vehicle (25400(a)(1) PC and possession of narcotics (11377 H & S).

Two female passengers were arrested for narcotics violations.

Date / Time Prepared: 2-2-14 / 1010 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
DATE/TIME:	2/15/2014 0145 hrs.
LOCATION:	600 Block S. Oxnard Blvd. Oxnard, CA 93030
VICTIM(S):	28 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Pedro Torres, 23 years old Reyna Gallardo, 25 years old
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of money
PREPARED BY:	Mike Gregson, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Mike Gregson mikegregson@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On 2/15/14, at about 0145 hours, Officers contacted the victim of a robbery in the area of Sixth Street and Oxnard Boulevard. The victim told the officers that he was in the 600 block of S. Oxnard Boulevard at a local bar, when he was approached by Reyna Gallardo, who asked the victim to dance. Gallardo demanded money from the victim after they had danced. Suspect Pedro Torres then approached the victim and threatened to stab the victim if he did not give Gallardo money. The victim gave the suspects money and left the bar to contact the police. Torres and Gallardo were located in the area and arrested. Torres was arrested for robbery. Gallardo was arrested for robbery and found to be in possession of narcotics and a concealed knife.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/15/14 0900 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting
DATE/TIME:	2-23-14 / 2134 hours
LOCATION:	200 Block of West Juniper Street
VICTIM(S):	23-Year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ken Tougas, (805) 200-5669 ken.tougas2@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 2-23-14, at approximately 2134 hours, officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of West Juniper Street regarding a shooting victim. When officers arrived they located a male subject and found that he had been shot. The male subject was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

The victim is a 23-year old Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld because he is a victim of a violent crime. Investigators believe the shooting is gang-related but because this is an active investigation further details will not be released at this time.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crime Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: 2-24-14, 0530 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Collision: Train vs. Pedestrian
DATE/TIME:	February 1, 2014 / 1048 hours
LOCATION:	Fifth Street and Buena Vista Road
VICTIM(S):	Withheld pending notification of the family
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Robert Flinn, Patrol Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Robert Flinn (805) 385-7600 Robert.flinn@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On February 1, 2014, at about 10:48 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the train tracks near Fifth Street and Buena Vista Road in reference to a subject being struck by a moving train. The victim was located and transported to Ventura County Medical Center reference his injuries. He later died at the hospital as a result of his injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was walking westbound adjacent to the railroad tracks when he was struck by the moving train. Witnesses at the scene heard the whistle of the train prior to impact with the pedestrian.

The name of the deceased victim is being withheld pending notification of his family.

If anyone has information about this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at
805-385-7600. The investigation is ongoing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt burglary with arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 13, 2014, 04:35 AM
LOCATION:	1100 Block Pisco Lane
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Rigoverto Zamora, 28 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Red Nissan pickup
PREPARED BY:	Joe Clarke, Police Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 805-385-7740

DETAILS: On 02-13-14, at approximately 0436 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a burglary in progress in the 1100 block of Pisco Lane. A neighbor observed a suspect enter the rear yard of the residence and called the police. The suspect unsuccessfully attempted entry by prying windows and doors. Officers arrived, set a perimeter, and apprehended the suspect, Rigoverto Zamora (28 years), as he attempted to flee.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages its residents to call the police when they see suspicious activity. This is an excellent example of a neighbor who saw suspicious activity, called the police, and provided the appropriate information.

If anyone has more information on this incident you are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 02/13/14, 0645 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking / Robbery
DATE/TIME:	February 22, 2014 / 8:32 P.M.
LOCATION:	535 Cooper Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Three male Oxnard residents
SUSPECT(S):	3- Hispanic males, 20-30 years, 1 thin, 1 medium, 1 heavy, wearing grey or light colored hoodies
VEHICLE(S):	Blue 2004, Chevy Malibu License Plate # 4RNG587
LOSS:	Vehicle and Cash
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Alex Arnett, Detective Sergeant 805-486-6211 Alex.Arnett@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On February 22, 2014, at about 2032 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 400 block of N. Garfield Avenue to contact victims who were robbed and carjacked while they were sitting in a vehicle at the rear of 535 Cooper Road. The victims told the officers that they were sitting in a vehicle, a blue 2004, Chevy Malibu license plate # 4RNG587, at the rear of the business when they were confronted by three male suspects. The suspects ordered them out of the car and demanded cash. All three victims gave the suspects cash totaling $520. One of the suspects held a knife to the car owner and demanded his keys. Once given the keys, the suspects got into the victim’s car and fled.

The suspects were described as three (3) Hispanic males, 20-30 years, one thin build, one medium build, and one heavy build, wearing grey or light colored hoodies.

There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

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.

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 Carjacking Suspects
DATE/TIME:	2/25/14 at appoximately 1635 hrs.
LOCATION:	100 Block of N. Hayes Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	20-year old Oxnard resident 23-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Eric Dominguez, 21-year old, Transient Mario Perez, 21-year old, Oxnard resident Hernan Hernandez, 18-year old, Oxnard resident 16-year old juvenile, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7665 edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 2/25/14, at approximately 1635 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of North Hayes Avenue regarding a carjacking that had just occurred. Two victims told officers that several Hispanic males attacked them by kicking and punching them. During the assault, one of the victims fell to the ground. The suspects rummaged through his pockets and removed his car keys. The other victim said one of the suspects brandished a knife at him and demanded his money and wallet. The suspects then fled the area with the victim’s vehicle and property.

While officers were investigating the carjacking crime, several 911 calls were received of a traffic collision in the 1600 block of Universe Circle. The vehicle involved in the collision matched the description of the carjacked vehicle.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) arrived at the scene of the vehicle collision and observed several subjects fleeing on foot. Four subjects were apprehended by police and positively identified by witnesses and the victims as the suspects that committed the carjacking. The suspects were identified as 21-year old Eric Dominguez (Transient), 21-year old Mario Perez of Oxnard, 18-year old Hernan Hernandez of Oxnard, and a 16-year old juvenile of Oxnard (name withheld due to age). Eric Dominguez is a documented Colonia Chiques gang member and has been served with the Colonia Chiques gang injunction.

All four suspects were arrested for carjacking with the special allegation that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

The 16-year old juvenile is one of two suspects in a foiled robbery attempt that took place on 2/23/14 at 1930 hours. In that incident, the juvenile along with an adult attempted to rob a patron at gunpoint inside the Guadalajara Café, located at 166 North Hayes Avenue in Oxnard. The adult suspect was arrested and charged with robbery. The juvenile is now facing robbery charges for his role in the incident at the Guadalajara Café.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to investigate both these cases in hopes of identifying other individuals that might be involved in these crimes.

If anyone has information about these incidents, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department 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: 2/25/14 @ 0930 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suicidal Subject and Officer-Involved Shooting
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, 2/5/14 at approximately 12:25 PM
LOCATION:	Del Sol Park (Rose Avenue and Camino Del Sol – City of Oxnard)
INVOLVED PERSON:	42 year-old female Oxnard resident (name withheld)
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay (Jeff.Kay@oxnardpd.org) (805) 385-8174

DETAILS: This news release is a follow up from one that was released on Wednesday, 2/5/14.

Further investigation revealed that the suicidal woman who was shot by Oxnard Police Department officers on 2/5/14 in Del Sol Park was in possession of two replica firearms. The replica firearms that were involved in the incident are pictured below.

The Oxnard Police Department emphasizes that replica firearms are a hazard to public safety when brandished or used in a threatening manner. Persons who have information about this incident are encouraged to call Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/6/14 12:15 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Man arrested in beating and sexual assault of estranged wifeAssistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man arrested in beating and sexual assault of estranged wife
DATE/TIME:	February 5, 2014 at 8:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	400 Block North “I” Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Joshua Aguilar, 27 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Adair, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7663, kevin.adair@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – On February 5, 2014, at 11:00 A.M., investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit went to Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura to speak with a victim of domestic violence. The victim had injuries and she told investigators that her estranged husband, Joshua Aguilar had beat her and knocked her unconscious in front of their two small children and then sexually assaulted her.

Investigators arrested Joshua Aguilar, 27 from Oxnard on felony sexual assault charges, inflicting corporal injury on a spouse, threatening with intent to terrorize, false imprisonment, and wilful cruelty to a child. He is being held in Ventura County Jail with bail set at $500,000. Aguilar had previously been convicted on a domestic violence charge and served time in prison.

If anyone has information involving this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. Investigator Kevin Adair at (805) 385-7663. 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: 02/06/2014 @ 11:00 A.M.

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 – Hit and Run
DATE/TIME:	February 21, 2014 / 1817 hours
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Boulevard near Circle Drive
PEDESTRIAN:	Adalberto Romero Deloa, 66 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1 AND 2 :	Light-colored Pick-up Truck; Light-colored Sedan
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org Traffic Officer Manuel Perez (805) 385-7750 manuel.perez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On February 21, 2014, at about 6:17 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the 500 block of East Channel Islands Boulevard in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian, Adalberto Romero Deloa, was crossing Channel Islands Boulevard near Circle Drive when he was struck by a light-colored truck that was traveling eastbound on Channel Islands Boulevard. The impact caused pedestrian Deloa to be thrown several feet and land in the roadway. According to witnesses, a second vehicle, described only as a light-colored sedan, also struck pedestrian Deloa while he was lying in the roadway. Both vehicles fled the scene of the collision without rendering aid or notifying emergency personnel.

Pedestrian Deloa was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery for his injuries. He is currently listed in critical condition.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena or Traffic Officer Manuel Perez at 805-385-7750. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit the website www.venturacountycrimestoppers.orgto submit a tip via text or email.