Archives for September 2014

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking/ Attempted Robbery
DATE/TIME:	9-27-14 / 0500 hours
LOCATION:	Fifth Street @ Rose Ave.
VICTIM(S):	29-year old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Two male suspects Two female suspects
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Scott Coe, (805) 385-7796, scott.coe@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 9/27/14, officers were dispatched to the area of Fifth Street near Rose Ave. reference a carjacking. Officers arrived and contacted the victim who advised he was lured to the location by a female suspect on Facebook. Once he arrived, two female suspects and two male suspects forced him out of his vehicle at knife point. The suspects fled in the victim’s vehicle.

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: 9-27-14 / 1200 hours

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 (Vehicle/ Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME:	September 16, 2014 / 1557 hours
LOCATION:	Vineyard Avenue near Edelweiss Street
PARTY 1:	Male, 15 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1:	Red 2002 Volkswagen Jetta
DRIVER 1:	John Kenneth East, 59 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 2:	Blue 2003 Ford F-150 pick-up truck
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Nicolas Jasso, 53 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On September 16, 2014, at about 3:57 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the 300 block of west Vineyard Avenue in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian, a 15 year old male, was crossing the northbound across Vineyard Avenue near Edelweiss Street when he was struck by a red Volkswagen Jetta that was traveling eastbound on Vineyard Avenue. The impact caused the pedestrian to be thrown several feet and land in the roadway. According to witnesses, a second vehicle, a blue Ford F-150 pick-up truck, struck the pedestrian while he was lying in the roadway.

The pedestrian 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. The investigation is continuing.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME:	September 18, 2014 / 0707 hours
LOCATION:	Wooley Road @ Novato Drive
VEHICLE 1:	Gray, 2004 Toyota Corolla
DRIVER 1:	David Jesus Escamilla, 38 years, Oxnard Resident
PEDESTRIAN:	Male, 79 years, Oxnard Resident (name withheld pending next of kin notification)
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Sheylan Flannery (805) 385-7749 sheylan.flannery@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On September 18, 2014, at about 7:07 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Wooley Road and Novato Drive in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the gray Toyota, driven by David Escamilla, was traveling eastbound on Wooley Road as the pedestrian was crossing the roadway near the intersection of Novato Drive. The Toyota struck the pedestrian causing fatal injuries.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Driver Escamilla was uninjured during the collision and was not impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.

The Oxnard Police Department has investigated 11 fatal traffic collisions in 2014. Twelve people have died as a result of those collisions.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Sheylan Flannery at (805) 385-7749.

The investigation is continuing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 18, 2014 at 1115 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, Assault with a deadly weapon
DATE/TIME:	September 11, 2014 @ 2:30 AM
LOCATION:	7-Eleven, 1955 S Patterson Road
VICTIM(S):	Male Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Esquivel, 23-year-old, Port Hueneme Resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jaime Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda 805-385-7665 jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On September 11, 2014 at about 2:30 AM, officers responded to a call of a robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 1955 S. Patterson Road. When officers arrived they contacted the male employee who was suffering from a severe laceration. Officers determined that a male subject had entered the store and attempted to steal alcohol. The clerk confronted the suspect and during the altercation, the suspect struck the victim with a bottle.

The suspect was also injured in the altercation and fled the scene on foot. Officers were able to locate a blood trail that led them into a nearby neighborhood in Port Hueneme. With the assistance of Port Hueneme Police Department, officers were able to identify the suspect as Jose Esquivel. Officers contacted him at his residence and arrested him without incident.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. 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: 9-11-14, 1627 hours

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
DATE/TIME:	September 22, 2014 / 7:13 a.m.
LOCATION:	3200 Block of West Hemlock Street
VEHICLE 1:	Pewter 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
DRIVER 1:	Chanel Monique Drake, 23 years, Oxnard Resident
PARTY 2:	Larry Caro Sr., 46 years, Piru Resident
VEHICLE 2:	White 2007 International Tow Truck
VEHICLE 3:	Black 2005 Jeep Liberty
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

A preliminary investigation indicated that a tow truck was stopped on Hemlock Street with a black Jeep Liberty on top of the flat bed. The tow truck operator, Larry Caro Sr., was standing to the rear of the tow truck when it was struck by a pewter 2000 Chevrolet Chevy Blazer driven by Chanel Monique Drake. The impact caused Caro to be thrown under the tow truck.

Caro was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura where he underwent emergency surgery for his injuries and is listed in critical condition. Drake was transported to St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Oxnard where she was treated for minor injuries and released.

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

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 22, 2014 at 1540 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession for sales of a controlled substance Possession for sales of dangerous drugs
DATE/TIME:	9-25-14 0900 hours
LOCATION:	100 block Princeton Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Rene Ray Cervantez, 33 year old male, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Robert Valenzuela 805-385-7637 Robert.Valenzuela@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 9-25-14, at about 0900 hours, detectives from the West County Narcotics Task Force concluded an investigation into suspect Rene Ray Cervantez from the City of Oxnard. Investigators had received information that Cervantez was involved in the sales of controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

Detectives served a search warrant at Cervantez’ home address in the 100 block of Princeton Avenue. During the search, they located over two ounces of methamphetamine, one ounce of heroin, a little under an ounce of cocaine and a large sum of money.

Cervantez was booked for possession of a controlled substance and dangerous drugs for sales. He was later booked at Ventura County Jail with bail set at $50,000.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9-25-14 1217 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	UPDATE-Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	September 22, 2014 / 7:13 a.m.
LOCATION:	3200 Block of West Hemlock Street
VEHICLE 1:	Pewter 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
DRIVER 1:	Chanel Monique Drake, 23 years, Oxnard Resident
PARTY 2:	Larry Caro Sr., 46 years, Piru Resident
VEHICLE 2:	White 2007 International Tow truck
VEHICLE 3:	Black 2005 Jeep Liberty
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

Update:

The Oxnard Police Department was notified this morning that Larry Caro Sr. died earlier this morning from injuries related to this collision. This collision is still under investigation.

DETAILS:
On September 22, 2014, at approx. 7:13 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to the 3200 block of west Hemlock Street in reference to an injury traffic collision.

A preliminary investigation indicated that a tow truck was stopped on Hemlock Street with a black Jeep Liberty on top of the flat bed. The tow truck operator, Larry Caro Sr., was standing to the rear of the tow truck when it was struck by a pewter 2000 Chevrolet Chevy Blazer driven by Chanel Monique Drake. The impact caused Caro to be thrown under the tow truck.

Caro was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura where he underwent emergency surgery for his injuries and is listed in critical condition. Drake was transported to St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Oxnard where she was treated for minor injuries and released.

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

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 22, 2014 at 1540 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Driving into the Sun’s Glare
DATE/TIME:	September 29, 2014
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit

DETAILS:
This time of year, the angle of the sun can be blinding which can be a major hazard and a threat to those on or around our roadways. Driving into the sun can make it much harder to see ahead and is an added risk to drivers. It can be blinding for motorists who are trying to see the road, other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and traffic signals.

In the fall, the rising sun aligns itself perfectly with many east-west roadways according to the National Weather Service and the City of Oxnard is no exception. It is during the first 15 to 45 minutes of sunrise that sun-glare is most hazardous. In the last couple of weeks, the City of Oxnard has experienced two major traffic collisions whereby the sun glare was a major contributing factor.

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit offers the following tips and suggestions when driving directly towards the sun:

Wear sunglasses with polarized lenses, or wear eyeglasses with an anti-reflective coating. Scratched eyeglasses or contact lenses make the glare worse.
Clean your windshield outside and inside. A cracked or dirty windshield can magnify glare.
Heed the speed limit, particularly if you are driving into the sunrise on your way into work or the sunset on your way home.
Slow down and use caution especially while driving through narrow roadways or school zones. The more space you have, the more time you have to react.
Increase your following distance beyond the recommended safe distances to allow three or more seconds between vehicles.
Turn headlights on so oncoming motorists can see you as they are driving toward the sun.
Use your visor as much as possible, but remember that visors can also block your vision.
Consider alternate routes to minimize east/west driving whenever possible. Use north/south streets until you find an east/west road with lots of trees or taller buildings.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man shot and injured
DATE/TIME:	Monday, September 1, 2014 at 9:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	1500 Block of East Second Street, Oxnard, CA
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Field Services Bureau luismcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7746
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Field Services Bureau luismcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7746

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) On Monday, September 1, 2014, at about 9:10 p.m., a man was shot in the street in the 1500 block of East Second Street in Oxnard. He was shot at least once and is expected to survive his injuries. There are few details on the shooting.

The man was transported to Ventura County Medical Center. There are no suspects in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone witnessed this shooting or has any information about this case, please call the Oxnard Police Department’s Communication Center at (805) 385-7740 at anytime. 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.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 2, 2014 at 1 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:	Arrest of Post Release Offender for Burglary
DATE/TIME:	09/07/2014 4:18 P.M
LOCATION:	4300 Block S. A St.
SUSPECT(S):	Reyes Cardona, 42 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Rob Flinn

DETAILS:

On September 7, 2014 at approximately 4:18 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to the area of the 4300 block of South A Street reference a subject who was observed by neighboring witnesses breaking into an occupied residence.

The subject, identified as Reyes Cardona, was observed by police attempting to flee the area. He was arrested after a brief chase and taken into custody without incident. Cardona is in the Post Release Offender (PRO) program.

The Post Release Offender Program was 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 are not considered.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an example of a witness who saw a crime occurring, called the police, and provided the appropriate information. Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 7, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.