Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DETAILS: 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 in the City. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

 
During the month of May, the Oxnard Police Department seized twenty one firearms through directed patrols, probation and parole sweeps, and the services of search warrants. Fourteen of those firearms were seized from persons being arrested.
 
On May 2, 2014, wanted gang member Jovan Mathews, a 22 year old Oxnard resident, was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant. During his arrest, he was found to be in possession of two loaded firearms.
 
On May 2, 2014, Mykal Rodriguez, 22 year old Oxnard resident, was stopped for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, officers located a sawed off shotgun concealed in the vehicle. Rodriguez was arrested for carrying a loaded and concealed firearm in a vehicle.
 
On May 7, 2014, Jorge Ortiz, 27 year old Oxnard resident, was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. During his arrest, Ortiz was found in possession of a firearm. He was also arrested for brandishing a firearm and for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
 
On May 18, 2014, John Carrillo, a 24 year old Oxnard resident, was contacted reference a domestic dispute. Carrillo fled from officers but was later detained. Officers conducted a search of the area where Carrillo was located and found a handgun. Carrillo was arrested for the weapons violation and for a misdemeanor warrant.
 
Anyone with information about persons illegally in possession of firearms may call the Violent Crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:June 12, 2014 at 1200 Hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DETAILS: On 6/2/14 at 2:30 P.M., the father of 7 year old Nadine Basquez came to the Oxnard police department to report that the child’s biological mother had picked her up from school. The mother, Brenda Quiroz, does not have parental custody rights per a court order and should not have contact with Nadine without the father’s consent. Brenda made contact with the child at Marina West Elementary at approximately 1:30 P.M. and left with the girl by unknown means.

 
Belinda Quiroz is a 32 year old Hispanic female, 5’-4”, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has the following tattoos: “Richard” on her chest, “Deliliah” on her back, “Erick” on her left shoulder, “Stephanie” on her right shoulder, “Jossie” on her left ankle, and “Nadine” on her right ankle.
 
Nadine Basquez is a Hispanic female, 7 years old, 4”-7”, 80 pounds, black hair and brown eyes.
 
Investigators learned that Quiroz might have left the Ventura County area with Nadine Basquez. Detectives with the Oxnard police department have been working in conjunction with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Child Abduction Unit. The Child Abduction Unit is the county’s primary investigative unit that investigates crimes involving children that have been abducted by non-custodial parents.
 
The Ventura County’s District Attorney’s Office and the Oxnard police department have been actively pursuing leads since the start of the investigation. The Oxnard police department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating both Brenda Quiroz and Nadine Basquez. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Brenda Quiroz and Nadine Basquez, should immediately contact the Oxnard police department at (805) 385-7600 or dial 9-1-1.   
 
Updated Pictures of Brenda Quiroz and Nadine Basquez are attached       
    
Brenda Quiroz 2013                               Brenda Quiroz 2014                                       Nadine Basquez
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  6/3/2014 at 1700 Hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DETAILS: On June 3, 2014, at approximately 11:20 P.M, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call for service related to a man down in the area of Wooley Road and Richmond Avenue.  They arrived on scene and found an unconscious male subject lying near the roadway.  Emergency medical personnel also responded, but unfortunately the male victim was determined to be deceased. 

 
The Oxnard Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this death.  An autopsy examination is scheduled to take place on June 4, 2014.
 
Update:
On June 4, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office conducted an autopsy on victim Carlos Marrero Alvarado.  The results of the examination revealed that victim Alvarado died as a result of injuries consistent with a traffic collision.  The Oxnard Police Department is now investigating this incident as a hit and run collision as the vehicle involved fled the scene.  It is unknown what time the collision occurred.   
 
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 Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477, http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  June 4, 2014, 1530 hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DETAILS: (Oxnard, CA) In anticipation of the July 4, 2014 holiday, Oxnard police officers will enforce the ban on fireworks in Oxnard. Anyone possessing, storing, selling, using, transporting or handling any type of fireworks is subject to criminal arrest or may be issued a civil citation with a fine of up to $1,000.

This year Oxnard PD has set up an email address – fireworks@oxnardpd.org – to report fireworks in advance of the holiday. In your email, please include the exact address where the fireworks are being used. It is not necessary for you to leave your name and phone number if you do not wish to do so.
 
In response to your tip, Oxnard PD will issue warnings to residents by mail, in person or by phone in an effort to prevent illegal fireworks activity in the days leading up to and including the Independence Day holiday.  
 
Statistics show fireworks are among the most risky of consumer products. Nearly 10,000 fireworks-related injuries are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms every year and two of five people injured by fireworks are under 15 years old. The most current statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that in 2011 eight out of nine, or 89 percent, of all fireworks-related injuries treated in emergency room injuries were caused by fireworks that are allowed for consumer use by federal or state regulations. Similarly, Sparklers, fountains, and novelties alone accounted for one-third (34%) of emergency room fireworks injuries.
 
“Fireworks are not only illegal in the City of Oxnard, they can also be dangerous” Oxnard Police Department Chief Jeri Williams said. “We hope the public will help us share this information in our effort to increase awareness about the prohibition of fireworks in the City – and help lower the risk of fires and injuries. As with other suspicious activity, we all have a responsibility to report anything we see or hear ahead of the holiday to ensure everyone’s safety.” 

On July 4, residents are encouraged to report fireworks activity by calling the Oxnard PD Communications Center at (805) 385-7740. Please be prepared to tell the dispatcher as much information about the fireworks activity as possible including the location or the general area where the fireworks are coming from.