Archives for May 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:	May 30, 2014 / 2000-0300 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
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, May 30, 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. 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.

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.

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:	Friday, May 30, 2014 8:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Friday, May 30, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a multi-location DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Oxnard. The first location was the westbound lanes of Pleasant Valley Road at C Street. The second location was southbound Harbor Boulevard at Wooley Road. These locations were chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol related arrests and/or DUI collisions.

The results of tonight’s checkpoint are as follows:
·         410 Vehicles through
·         410 Drivers screened
·         6    DUI investigations
·         5    DUI alcohol arrests
·         No DUI drug arrests
·         No Criminal arrests
·         10   Citations issued to unlicensed drivers
·         1     Citation issued to drivers with a suspended/revoked license
·         19   Total citations issued
·         7     Vehicles towed
·         1     Misdemeanor warrant arrest
The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911. These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/31/14, 0300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robberies
DATE/TIME/ LOCATION:	#1: 5/18/14, 1700 hours, Carty Park (Glacier/”F” Streets) #2: 5/18/14, 2030 hours, 3500 Block Saviers Road

VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	#1: Male, 20 years, wearing black shirt & blue jeans #2: Male, 20’s, wearing a black sweater and black pants


LOSS:	#1: Cash, bike and cell phone #2: Cell phone
PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:

DETAILS: On May 18, two robberies occurred in the south end of Oxnard. Investigating officers believe these robberies may be related. In the first incident that occurred at Carty Park at about 1700 hours, the suspect described above robbed the victim of his cash, bicycle and cell phone. The suspect displayed a taser device as he demanded the items. The suspect was in the company of a Hispanic female, appr. 20 years of age, wearing a black sweatshirt and jeans.

During the second incident that occurred in the 3500 Block of Saviers Road, the suspect described above confronted two juveniles, and demanded property. The suspect claimed to have a taser device. After taking the victim’s cell phone, the suspect fled on a bicycle.

Nobody was injured during these robberies.

Persons with information regarding these crimes are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740. Persons may also anonymously 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: May 19, 2014, 0110 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery
DATE/TIME:	5/10/2014 2110 hours
LOCATION:	1450 Doris Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Little Caesars Pizza
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, late 20’s to early 30’s, 5’7″, thin build, wearing a mask, grey sweatshirt, blue jeans
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant David Klug
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Unit (805) 486-6211

DETAILS:

On May 10, 2014 at approximately 2010 hours, an Hispanic male, late 20’s to early 30’s, 5’-07”, thin build, wearing a mask, grey sweatshirt and blue jeans, entered the Little Caesars Pizza business at 1450 Doris Avenue carrying a handgun and demanded money. The employees fled to a safe location within the business, at which time the suspect reached into the cash register and removed an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then fled the business in an unknown direction.

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: May 11, 2014, 0315 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felony arrests of gang members for violation of parole and probation
DATE/TIME:	5/27/14; 1300
LOCATION:	3000 Block S. “L” Street
VICTIM(S):	State of CA
SUSPECT(S):	Justin Villa, 27 year old Oxnard resident Jaime Duenes, 28 year old Oxnard resident Jesus Melendez, 29 year old Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant 385-7600 Bill.Crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 27, 2014 at 1300 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit and Violent Crimes Unit conducted a probation search on documented gang member Jaime Duenes, in the 3000 block of South “L” St.

During the search on Duenes officers contacted Justin Villa and Jesus Melendez. Villa and Melendez are also documented gang members and are on parole.

Duenes was arrested for violation of his probation and Melendez was arrested for violation of his parole due to being contacted with other gang members. Villa already had an outstanding felony warrant for violation of parole.

A nearby pre-school was placed into a brief lock-down during this incident.

Duenes 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.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 27, 2014/1700

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felon in Possession of a Firearm Brandishing a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	5-7-14 at 0100 hours
LOCATION:	100 Block of Cordova Street
VICTIM(S):	Sandra Ortiz, 25-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jorge Ortiz, 27-year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Neail Holland, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 5-7-14, at approximately 0100 hours, officers responded to a family argument involving a firearm in the 100 block of Cordova Street.

Witnesses told officers that Jorge Ortiz, 25-year old Oxnard resident, pulled a gun and pointed it at his sister, Sandra Ortiz. He then fired a round into the ceiling and fled. Responding officers saw Ortiz run into a neighbor’s yard and onto the roof of that residence.

Ortiz subsequently fled into a residence in the 100 block of Alpine Street. The family in that home was in fear and notified officers. This family was evacuated from the home. Ortiz remained inside the bathroom of that residence as officers ordered him out over a police car loudspeaker. After about fifteen minutes, Ortiz walked out of the home and surrendered to the officers.

Ortiz was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, brandishing a firearm, and outstanding felony warrants.

Persons with additional information may call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740, the Violent Crimes Hotline (805) 982-7070, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers, (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via test or e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: 5-7-14, 0620 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Police Pursuit of a Stolen Truck
DATE/TIME:	5/30/14 at 0124 hours
LOCATION:	500 block of North Oxnard Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	Smart Choice Auto Sales
SUSPECT(S):	Roberta Andrea Ayala, 39 years of Oxnard Manuel Castillo, 44 years of Oxnard
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	2005 Silver Dodge Ram truck 1994 Red Ford Mustang
PREPARED BY:	Neail Holland, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Watch Commander (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department received a 911 call from a motorist reporting that a Silver Dodge Ram truck had damaged a fence while driving off a used car lot in the 500 block of North Oxnard Boulevard. As police officers were searching the area for the truck, a second phone call was received reporting that the stolen vehicle was in the 300 block of North F Street adjacent to a Red Ford Mustang (also found to be stolen from the same car lot).

Officers responded and found the Silver Dodge Ram truck leaving the area. They tried to stop the vehicle by activating their overhead red and blue emergency lights and siren, but the truck refused to stop. The truck accelerated away from the police cars and drove through the neighborhoods of Freemont North and Sierra Linda while being pursued by police officers.

When the truck drove onto the southbound 101 freeway, the Oxnard Police Department requested assistance from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to take over the pursuit as it continued to Thousand Oaks.

The CHP chased the truck to the cul-de-sac of San Lucas Avenue in Thousand Oaks where the truck stopped. The driver, Ayala, surrendered immediately. The passenger, Castillo, fled from the truck and was apprehended a short distance away. Ayala was arrested for auto theft and evading the police and Castillo was arrested for resisting the police.

Because of the immediate 911 calls to the police reporting suspicious activity, both stolen vehicles (Dodge Ram and Ford Mustang) were located and returned to their owner and the suspects responsible for the thefts were arrested.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 30, 2014 at 0530 hrs.

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:	May 24, 2014 / 10:12 P.M.
LOCATION:	900 block of Cooper Road
VICTIM(S):	Male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	#1 Hispanic male, 20s, wearing a gray sweatshirt, black shorts, armed with a handgun #2 Hispanic male 20s, bald, wearing a black sweatshirt
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Green Mazda Van 4PJH482 (recovered)
PREPARED BY:	Denise Shadinger, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:
On May 24, 2014, at about 2212 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 900 block of Cooper Road to contact a carjacking victim. The victim told officers he was sitting in his vehicle, a green, 1997, Mazda van, when he was approached by the above-listed suspects. The suspects ordered him out of his vehicle at gunpoint. The suspects then fled in the victim’s vehicle. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The victim’s vehicle was located, unoccupied, by officers a short time later in the area of Gisler Avenue and Olive Street, Oxnard. Both suspects are still outstanding.

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. If you happen to find the vehicle, call 911 immediately.

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 Armed Wanted Person – PRO
DATE/TIME:	5/2/14 at 1530 Hours
LOCATION:	2700 Block Sharon Way, Port Hueneme
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jovan Isiah Mathews, 22 year old Oxnard Resident Corrina Tamayo, 34 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett@oxnarpd.org

DETAILS:
On 5/2/14 at approximately 1530 hours, Oxnard Police detectives and members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) arrested a Post Release Offender (PRO) who was wanted for an outstanding felony warrant.

Jovan Isiah Mathews was first spotted by detectives assigned to the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) in the 2700 block of Sharon Drive, in the City of Port Hueneme. Mathews was observed getting into a sedan that was about to leave the area when SEU officers were called to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. Mathews was found crouched down attempting to hide in the backseat of the vehicle. After he was handcuffed, SEU officers searched Mathews and found he was in possession of two loaded and concealed handguns.

Mathews was arrested for his outstanding felony warrant, but also faces additional charges including possession of concealed firearms, felon in possession firearms and additional weapons charges.

The driver of the vehicle, 34 year old Corrina Tamayo of Oxnard, was arrested for violation of her probation terms.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/2/14 2330 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Firearms ArrestAssistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5/2/14 at 1420 Hours
LOCATION:	Patterson Road @ Hemlock Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Mykal Anthony Rodriguez, 22 year old
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett@oxnarpd.org

DETAILS:
On 5/2/14 at approximately 1420 hours, Oxnard police officers conducted a traffic stop on a blue Dodge Durango near the intersection of Patterson Road and Hemlock Street. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 22 year old Mykal Anthony Rodriguez. During the traffic stop, officers located a loaded sawed off shotgun on the passenger seat and drug paraphernalia. Rodriguez was arrested for possession of a concealed firearm, possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a short barreled shotgun.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/2/14 2355 Hours