Archives for July 2014

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:	7-11-14 / 2119 hours
LOCATION:	1000 Block of South Patterson Road
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Two males both wearing masks
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	See narrative
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

At 2119 hours, officers responded to a convenience market in the 1000 Block of South Patterson Road re: a robbery. Officers learned two males wearing masks took currency and the cash register drawer. One suspect was armed with a handgun. The suspects fled N/B on Kelp Lane.

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

Persons with additional information 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://venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

Date / Time Prepared: 7-11-14 / 2300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Independence Day Weekend Avoid the 14 Ventura County DUI Enforcement Update
DATE/TIME:	July 5, 2014
LOCATION:	County of Ventura
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The Independence Day Weekend Anti-DUI crackdown is reporting DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments in Ventura County. From 12:01 AM Thursday July 3^rd, through Midnight Friday July 4^th, officers representing 14 Ventura County law enforcement agencies have arrested 16 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. (**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report**)

DUI arrest data collection will continue through midnight Sunday July 6^th. Law Enforcement officials are continuing DUI efforts throughout the county. For Saturday July 5th, extra DUI saturation patrols will be deployed in the cities of Oxnard, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Thousand Oaks.

A multi-agency DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint was deployed in the City of Oxnard on July 3^rd between 6:00 p.m. and midnight. It was held in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue just south of Gonzales Road. During the six hour operation, 1,354 vehicles passed through the checkpoint and 1,081 of those drivers were screened for impairment and for valid driver’s licenses. Sobriety exercises were administered to four drivers of which two were arrested, one for alcohol intoxication and the other for drug impairment. Two drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license and 15 were cited for being unlicensed. An additional 17 citations were issued to drivers for other various violations. Six vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 5, 2014 / 1430 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of Handgun Arrest
DATE/TIME:	7-10-14 / 2016 hours
LOCATION:	First Street near Roosevelt Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ivan Moreno, 21 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Bicycle
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7-10-14, at 2016 hours, an officer stopped Ivan Moreno, 21 years, Oxnard resident, for a traffic violation as Moreno rode his bicycle on First Street near Roosevelt Avenue. Once stopped Moreno’s hand movements suggested he may have been concealing a weapon. The officer conducted a pat down and located a loaded handgun. Moreno was arrested and charged with a number of weapon-related offenses including possessing a concealed loaded firearm.

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

Date / Time Prepared: 7-10-14 / 2300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carrying a Concealed Handgun in Motor Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	7-18-14 / 2340 hours
LOCATION:	Parking lot of St. John’s Regional Medical Center
SUSPECT(S):	Omar Ramirez, 18 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Green pickup truck
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 7-18-14, at 2340 hours, officers were in the parking lot of St. John’s Regional Medical Center where they contacted three subjects attempting to conceal themselves in a green pickup truck. The subjects initially were non-compliant but ultimately came out of the truck. A search of the truck produced two handguns and ammunition. Omar Rodriguez, 8-1-95, was charged with carrying a concealed handgun in a motor vehicle.

One of the passengers was a 15-year old juvenile who had been reported missing. That subject was returned home. The other passenger was a 19-year old male who was questioned and released.

Officers learned these subjects had taken a 14-year old male friend to St. John’s Regional Medical Center ER to be treated for a single gunshot wound. This victim’s wounds were not life-threatening. Because of conflicting statements from all four subjects it is not clear what occurred and where the incident took place. An investigation is continuing.

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

Persons with additional information 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.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-19-14 / 0345 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
DATE/TIME:	7-12-14 / 2050 Hours
LOCATION:	Hill Street near Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Two males and one female, 16 to 18 years
WITNESS(ES):	None
VEHICLE(S):	Gray ’99 Nissan Maxima
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7-12-14, at 2050 hours, officers contacted the victim of a carjacking. The male victim said he was approached by two males and one female, 16 to 18 years, near Hill Street and Saviers Road. One of the male subjects produced a handgun and forced the victim to drive the victim’s gray ’99 Nissan Maxima to the 3500 Block of Isle Way. The suspects forced the victim out and fled in the vehicle.

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

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crime Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

Date / Time Prepared: 7-12-14 / 2300 hours

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 Parolee in Possession of a Firearm and Narcotics
DATE/TIME:	July 20, 2014/7:30 PM
LOCATION:	3000 block of Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Arthur Chavira, 22 year old Ventura resident Joel Alejo, 22 year old Camarillo resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Released
PREPARED BY:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant, (805) 385-7600 Bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On July 20, 2014 at approximately 7:30 PM hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop in the 3000 block of Saviers Road. Arthur Chavira fled from the vehicle and was detained after a foot pursuit. Chavira had a felony warrant for violation of parole and was in possession of narcotics.

During a search of the vehicle a loaded handgun was recovered.

Chavira was arrested for the felony warrant, firearm, and narcotics violations.

A second passenger in the vehicle Joel Alejo was arrested for narcotics violations.

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

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Subject Disturbing
DATE/TIME:	07/31/14 5:40 A.M.
LOCATION:	1500 Camino Del Sol, Camino Del Sol Park
SUSPECT(S):	Angel Jimenez, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer Roger Ramirez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander (805) 385-7600 eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 7/31/14 at approximately 0540 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to Camino Del Sol Park located at 1500 Camino Del Sol reference citizens reporting a subject vandalizing property with a large metal pole.

The subject, identified as Angel Jimenez, was located inside the park in possession of the metal pole and a pit bull. Officers attempted to negotiate with the subject, however, he was uncooperative and challenged the officers to shoot him. The subject was subsequently taken into custody for criminal threats and resisting arrest. The dog was captured unharmed and placed into the Ventura County Animal Shelter.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative. This is an excellent example of witnesses who saw suspicious activity, called the police, and provided the appropriate information. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity 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: 07/31/14 2:30 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:	Fourth of July Deployment and Fireworks Enforcement
DATE/TIME:	Friday, July 4,2014
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

On the July 4^thholiday this year, the Oxnard Police Department deployed additional officers throughout the city, including the Fireworks by the Sea event at the Channel Islands Harbor. The 4^th of July is typically one of the busiest days of the year for the Oxnard Police Department, due to the large influx of people at the Channel Islands Harbor, as well as a significant increase in service call demand. The increase in service calls on this day is largely driven by fireworks-related disturbances.

Additional police officers and code compliance inspectors were also assigned to citywide fireworks enforcement. Like many other cities, fireworks are prohibited in Oxnard, and persons may be cited up to $1,000 for possessing or using them. This year, the Oxnard Police Department received 209 fireworks-related calls for service, compared to 210 in 2013. The majority of the calls were received between 8PM and midnight.

On July 4^th, Oxnard officers wrote 24 citations for possessing or using illegal fireworks. Approximately 60 pounds of illegal fireworks were confiscated, and turned in to local fire stations for disposal. One subject was found to be in possession of a concealed semi-automatic handgun when contacted by officers as he lit illegal fireworks. The 36-year old Oxnard resident was arrested (a news release was issued earlier for this incident).

This year, no structure fires or serious fireworks-related injuries were reported. One incident was reporting in which a tree caught fire. In another incident, vegetation in a vacant lot also caught fire. There were several reports of dumpster or garbage can fires.

The Fireworks by the Sea event at the Channel Islands Harbor had an estimated attendance of 35,000 – 40,000 people this year. Despite the large numbers, no significant police-related incidents occurred.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-5-14 / 1000 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Weapons (Gun) Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 31, 2014 @ 0150 hours
LOCATION:	Sea Rounders parking lot, 2670 S. Ventura Rd
SUSPECT(S):	Paul Perez, 31 years old, Port Hueneme resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant, (805) 385-7600 Daniel.whitmer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On July 31, 2014 at approximately 0150 hours, the Oxnard Police Department responded to the parking lot of Sea Rounders, 2670 S. Ventura Rd., reference a male subject, later identified as Paul Perez, in the parking lot with a gun. Officers contacted Perez in the parking lot and located a firearm in the immediate area. Perez was arrested for various weapons charges.

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: July 31, 2014/0500 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms and Prohibited Weapons Arrest
DATE/TIME:	7-4-14 / 2330 Hours
LOCATION:	1000 Block King Street, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	State of CA
SUSPECT(S):	Michael Silerio, 46-year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Light Blue BMW
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On July 4th, at approximately 2330 hours, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1000 Block of King Street. Michael Silerio was found driving on a suspended license. Officers conducted an inventory search of the vehicle prior to towing it and located a stun gun and baton. Officers then searched Silerio’s residence and located a semi-automatic handgun, rifle, and loaded magazines. Due to Silerio’s prior felony conviction, he is prohibited from possessing these items and was charged with several weapons violations.

In an effort to address recent increases in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department 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-related violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

Persons with additional information about this incident should contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. To remain anonymous call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: 7-5-14 / 0247 hours