Archives for April 2014

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	April 26, 2014 / 2000-0300 Hours
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol.

In 2013, there were 1,519 collisions in Oxnard. 745 of those collisions involved an injury of one or more persons. Also in 2013, there were 149 collisions involving an impaired driver which resulted in 60 injured persons and 1 death.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Nearly 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to The Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 23, 2014 / 1630 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint, this Friday
DATE/TIME:	April 11, 2014 / 7:00 p.m.to 2:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, April 11, 2014 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol.

Drivers who are under 21 years of age are reminded that even a minimal amount of alcohol in their system is illegal. A driver under 21 years of age, with a blood alcohol level of 0.01% or more, is considered under the influence and is subject to arrest, fines and loss of their driving privileges for one year or longer.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind all drivers to plan ahead and if they plan on drinking, designate a sober driver. This simple plan could save a life.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Nearly 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to The Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 9, 2014 / 0730 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	PRO Arrest – Stolen Vehicle, Concealed Handgun, Narcotics
DATE/TIME:	4-20-14/1405 hours
LOCATION:	2600 Block of South Ventura Road, Port Hueneme

SUSPECT(S):	Timothy Dalrymple, 35-year old Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

At 1405 hours, officers located a stolen black 2005 Mercedes Benz sedan in the 2600 Block of South Ventura Road. The suspected driver of the vehicle, later identified as Timothy Dalrymple, 11-19-77, fled on foot. An officer chased and apprehended Dalrymple.

Dalrymple was found in possession of a loaded .308 caliber handgun and narcotics. He also had an outstanding PRO warrant for failing to report. Dalrymple was arrested for the stolen vehicle (10851 CVC), possession of a narcotics and a handgun (11370.1 H&S), as well as other gun violations.
Dalrymple 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 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 commitment offense, prior convictions arenot considered.
An investigation is continuing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:4-20-14 / 2205 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Operation Safer and Stronger: Oxnard Police Crime Prevention Seminar, this Thursday and Friday
DATE/TIME:	April 17^th and 18^th, 2014 / 6:00-7:30pm
LOCATION:	Thursday, 04/17/14 Channel Islands H.S. 1400 Raiders Way, Oxnard 6:00-7:30pm; and, Friday, 04/18/14 Hueneme H.S. 500 Bard Road, Oxnard 6:00-7:30pm
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: In our on-going effort to inform, engage, and empower the residents of Oxnard on crime activity and crime prevention information, the Oxnard Police Department is hosting our second crime prevention seminar this Thursday and Friday, April 17 and 18^th. These seminars are led by Crime Prevention and Crime Free Coordinator, Detective Crystal Walker.

This series of seminars builds on our Department’s Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, which was launched by Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams at the start of the year to empower residents to be partners in public safety and address the increases in property crime citywide.

“We received an overwhelming response from community members, young and older, and from every corner of our City at our first seminar. As a result, we are offering two options this month to give residents another opportunity to attend, and leave with valuable information and help us move towards a safer and stronger community,” said Chief Jeri Williams.

These free community seminars will offer the same information at both sessions, and are bilingual to engage our diverse community – and will also feature special guests and demonstrations. For those who are interested and not able to attend, we will be recording this presentation and making it available on our website for people to watch at their convenience.

“We encourage community members to attend, bring your questions, share your concerns – and become empowered and minimize the chance of becoming a victim of crime,” said Detective Crystal Walker

Space is limited! To make a reservation, contact Detective Walker at (805)385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multi-Location Search Warrant Operation
DATE/TIME:	April 16, 2014, at approximately 0400 Hours
LOCATION:	Various Locations in Oxnard, Camarillo and El Rio
SUSPECT(S):	Ignacio Corral, 38-year old Camarillo Resident Francisco Magana, 22-year old Oxnard Resident Tabitha Ceja, 23-year old Oxnard Resident A 15-year old Juvenile, El Rio Resident
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org, 805-385-7631

DETAILS: On 4/16/14 at approximately 0400 hours, officers and detectives from the Oxnard Police Department, the Ventura County Sherriff’s Office, District Attorney Investigators, and the FBI served simultaneous gang-related search warrants. The search warrants were served in the cities of Oxnard, Camarillo and El Rio. The search warrants were a result of ongoing investigations related to recent violent gang crimes in the City of Oxnard.

During today’s search warrants, three adults and one juvenile were arrested:

Ignacio Corral of Camarillo was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Francisco Magana was arrested for being a felon in possession of ammunition and a parole violation.

Tabitha Ceja of Oxnard was arrested for two misdemeanor warrants and a felony warrant.

A 15-year old juvenile that resides in El Rio was arrested for felony vandalism (tagging) with a special allegation that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

At one of the search warrant locations, a two-year old sustained minor injuries. The child was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, Oxnard Police launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

In addition to those arrested this morning, the Oxnard Police Department is currently looking for other individuals with felony arrest warrants for gang-related crimes (photos attached, below):

Frank Ruiz, a 32-year old Oxnard resident.

Jacob Stephenson, a 24-year old Santa Paula resident.

Mario Hernandez, a 24-year old Ventura resident.

Joseph Ortega, a 30-year old Ventura County resident.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Gun and Gang Hotline anonymously at (805) 982-7043. If anyone has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 200-5682. 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: 04/16/14 5:00 pm

Frank Ruiz

Mario Hernandez

Jacob Stephenson

Joseph Ortega

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a deadly weapon
DATE/TIME:	04/05/2014, 1906 Hours
LOCATION:	500 Block of S. “G” Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Male, 22 years old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	#1 – Hispanic male, 25, 5-07, 220, grey shirt, dark jeans #2 – Hispanic male, 5-10, 190, light complexion, mustache, dark shirt tan pants
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Tan Chevy Malibu
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 805-385-7740

DETAILS:
On 04/05/2014 at approximately 1906 hours, officers responded to the 500 Block of S. “G” Street after receiving calls of an assault victim. When officers arrived, they found a 22 year old male suffering from stab wounds and a head injury.

An investigation revealed that the victim was walking in the 500 Block of S. “G” Street when he was confronted by the above listed suspects. A confrontation took place and the victim was stabbed and struck in the head with a brick. The suspects fled in a tan Chevy Malibu.

The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department 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:	Suspect Arrested in 2006 Homicide
DATE/TIME:	4/9/14 1730 hours
LOCATION:	San Benito Street and Trinity Place
VICTIM(S):	Oscar Gonzalez, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Angel Romero, 26 Years of Age, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, Major Crimes Supervisor, (805) 385-7763, Christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Mike Young, Major Crimes Unit (805) 385-7606 Mike.Young@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On March 2, 2006, Oxnard resident Oscar Gonzalez was shot and killed in the area of San Benito Street and Trinity Place in the Lemonwood neighborhood of Oxnard. Gonzalez was shot and killed as he pursued vandals that he had interrupted damaging one of his family’s vehicles. The investigation into the murder revealed that the motivation behind the vandalism was gang related.

In response to a number of gang related homicides in the Lemonwood area, the Oxnard Police Department formed a special task force to investigate these gang homicides. During the investigation, Angel Romero was identified as the suspect in Gonzalez’ murder. On July 2, 2013, a Ventura County Grand Jury indicted Angel Romero for murder. Investigators learned that Romero had fled Oxnard and his whereabouts were unknown.

The investigation was turned over to Oxnard Police Department’s Cold Case Unit. With assistance from the United States Marshall’s office and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, Romero was located and arrested without incident in the Sacramento area. Romero will be extradited to Ventura County for prosecution. This investigation is the result of countless hours and a cooperative effort involving multiple local law enforcement agencies.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Road closure
DATE/TIME:	4-13-14 / 1048 hours
LOCATION:	Lantana Street and Gonzales Road
VICTIM(S):	None
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 4-13-14, at 1048 hours, Oxnard Fire Department and Oxnard Police Department personnel responded to a structure fire in the area of Lantana Street and Gonzales Road.

Due to the fire, Gonzales Road Between Ventura Road and “H” Street, and Lantana Street between Azalea Street and Ivywood Drive, will be closed to thru traffic temporarily.

Date / Time Prepared: 4-13-15 / 1206 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Intruder at a high school campus, in possession of a replica firearm
DATE/TIME:	Tuesday, 04/1/2014 @12:30 pm
LOCATION:	Pacifica High School (600 E. Gonzales Rd, Oxnard, CA 93036)
SUSPECT(S):	David Hernandez, 20 year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: At about 12:30 pm on Tuesday 4/1/14, Oxnard Police Department officers made contact with a 20-year old male suspect who was attempting to enter Pacifica High School, where he was a former student. The suspect had no legitimate reason to be on campus.

When the suspect attempted to access the campus, he was approached by campus security, who asked for his student ID. The high school’s assigned resource officer, who was nearby, approached the subject.

During the course of the contact, the suspect was found to be in personal possession of a replica firearm (photo attached.) The subject was arrested for a violation 626.10 of the California Penal Code (possession of a replica firearm on school grounds), and was also charged with a violation of probation.

The Oxnard Police Department maintains a partnership with the Oxnard Union High School District, and assigns officers to Oxnard’s four high schools on a full-time basis.

The Oxnard Police Department again reminds the public of the danger that replica firearms can pose. They are a hazard to public safety when brandished or used in a threatening manner. Criminal charges may also apply if a replica firearm is brought onto a school campus.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 1, 2014, 4:20 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:	Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	4/11/14 0700 hours
LOCATION:	300 Block of E. Juniper Street
VICTIM(S):	14 year old juvenile
SUSPECT(S):	Salvador Munoz, 44 year old, Oxnard Resident David Munoz, 49 year old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Charles Woodruff, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Eddie Kasaba, Detective (805) 385-7641

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department Narcotics/FBI task force ended a three week long investigation with the service of a search warrant to a residence in the 300 block of East Juniper Street. During the search, detectives located several handguns and rifles with one of them being reported stolen. They also located evidence of methamphetamine sales and stolen property which included a stolen vehicle.

During the search, detectives also learned that the suspect’s 14 year old son was staying in the same room where the weapons and narcotics were located. Child Protective Services were notified and responded to the scene.

Suspect Salvador Munoz was arrested along with his brother, David Munoz. Both were later booked at the Ventura County Jail for a variety of charges including child endangerment.

The Oxnard Police Department is continuing to actively investigate individuals for narcotic and weapon violations.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the narcotic hotline at (805) 982-7084 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 e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/11/14 12:50 pm