Archives for December 2014

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:	December 26, 2014/ 1725 Hours
LOCATION:	2810 South Harbor Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Harbor Mart
SUSPECT(S):	16 year old female juvenile, name withheld
PREPARED BY:	Detective Edgar Fernandez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jess Aragon Jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7547

DETAILS:

On December 26, 2014, at about 1725 hours, a female suspect entered the Harbor Mart Convenience Store, located at 2810 South Harbor Boulevard. The suspect entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded money from the store employee. The employee complied and handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of currency. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Oxnard Police Department Officers obtained information regarding a possible suspect that may have been in possession of a stolen firearm in Port Hueneme. Officers conducted an investigation and located the juvenile female suspect. The firearm was recovered. The clothes worn by the suspect during the robbery were later located at another residence. The money remains outstanding. The female suspect was taken into custody without incident and later transported to the Ventura County Juvenile Detention Center.

If anyone has any additional information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jess Aragon at (805) 385-7547. 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: 12/27/14- 0445 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	12-14-14 at 2:35 a.m.
LOCATION:	4400 block of South “G” Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	31-year old male, Oxnard resident, name withheld pending notification of next of kin
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Chris Williams, (805) 385-7763, christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay, (805) 385-8174, jeff.kay@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On December 14, 2014, at approximately 2:35 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a possible shooting victim in the 4400 block of South “G” Street. When officers arrived, they located a male subject in the street suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Personnel attended to the victim for several minutes but he ultimately died as a result of his injuries.

The victim was a 31-year old male who was an Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. This is Oxnard’s ninth homicide of the year. The City of Oxnard offers up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-7763. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/14/14, 0600 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	4th Annual Heroes & Helpers Event at Target
DATE/TIME:	December 11, 2014, 8 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Target at The Collection, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager (805) 385-7631, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Luis Mancha, (805) 385-7653, Luis.Mancha@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: Thirty-two well-deserving children (ages 6 to 12) – from all over the City of Oxnard, were invited to the 4th annual Heroes & Helpers event at Target at The Collection, tomorrow. The annual event will take place between 8:00 am and 11:00 am, December 11, 2014.

The children, who all attend elementary schools in Oxnard, will be paired with a uniformed Oxnard Police Officer for a $200 shopping spree at Target. The Oxnard Firefighters Association will also be on-hand to support the event, and provide free helmets. In addition to shopping, the kids will be treated to a breakfast provided by Panera Bread, photos with Santa, and holiday crafts. Presents purchased for family members will be wrapped on-site by Department civilian volunteers.

Last year, the cop & kid teams dispersed throughout the Target store to spend their $200 gift card any way they chose. “It is always touching and great to see how so many of the children shopped first for gifts for their siblings and parents before they even thought of selecting something for themselves,” said Sergeant Luis Mancha, who is coordinating the event again this year. It’s incredibly reassuring and heartwarming to witness children who live everyday with little to still find it in themselves to act so selflessly and think first of others before they think to indulge themselves.

Heroes & Helpers was originally made possible by a $1,000 grant from Target with a matching $1,000 contribution toward the event by the Oxnard Peace Officer’s Association (OPOA). This year the OPOA generously donated $2,000, the Oxnard Firefighters Association donated $1,000 and The Collection donated $1,500. The Oxnard community came together to make this year extra special through additional financial donations; these sponsors are GEM Mortgage, The Patio Restaurant, The National Latino Police Officer’s Association, Oxnard Cross Fit, DCH Lexus of Oxnard, Kiwanis Club of Oxnard, CrossFit Oxnard, and private anonymous donors.

“We are thankful for the men and women of the OPOA, Oxnard Firefighters Association, The Collection, and our community partners who have joined us to make our event that much more special this year. It shows that as a community, we can do more,” said Chief Jeri Williams. “The smiles that our volunteers and the children share is uplifting and represents what this season is all about,” Williams added.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Street Robbery
DATE/TIME:	12/24/2014 @ 8:35 pm
LOCATION:	2300 Block No. Oxnard Blvd.
SUSPECT(S):	Calderon, Christian 26 year old Oxnard resident
LOSS:	Cell phone, wallet, “Vape pen” and car keys.
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. D. Klug
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On December 24, 2014 at 8:35 pm, Oxnard Police officers responded to a call of an armed robbery by a suspect with a tire iron. When the officers arrived they located a subject who fit the suspect’s description entering a car. The car was stopped and the suspect was identified by the victim. The victim’s property was located inside the car. The suspect was identified as Christian Calderon, a Post Release Offender. (P.R.O.)Calderon was arrested for 1 count of armed robbery 211 PC.

The Post Release Offender (PRO) 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 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 are not considered.

Christian Calderon

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/24/2014 @ 2350 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	12-25-14 / 2300 hours
LOCATION:	1000 block Colonia Road Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard resident, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Juan Contreras, age 18 17 year old male juvenile, names withheld
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy, 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Unit, 385-7600

DETAILS: On 12-25-14 about 2149 hours, Oxnard Police received a call regarding a suspect brandishing a handgun and challenging people in the 200 block of Wilson Avenue. Several witnesses were interviewed who provided descriptions of the suspects and a vehicle description. The suspects fled the area in a grey Chrysler 300 sedan prior to the arrival of police units.

About an hour later, at 2249 hours, a patrol unit spotted the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in the 1000 block of Colonia Road. Four occupants were detained and the vehicle was searched. During the vehicle search a stolen semi-automatic handgun was found concealed in the vehicle along with other evidence connecting the suspect(s) to the crime.

Juan Contreras was identified by witnesses as the person who brandished the handgun and was arrested without incident. Further investigation revealed that Contreras is a documented criminal street gang member. He was booked into the Ventura County jail for several firearms-related violations. The violations include brandishing a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm, and a gang enhancement alleging that his actions were for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

A juvenile in the car was also arrested for a violation of probation and was lodged into the Juvenile Justice Center.

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. Persons with additional information are encouraged to 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 to leave an anonymous tip.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-26-14/ 0800hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	12-27-14 / 0122 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of McArthur Place
SUSPECT(S):	Daniel Arciga, 19 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-27-14, at 0122 hours, an officer drove up on a group of subjects. The subjects immediately fled. 19-year old Daniel Arciga threw an object over the fence and was quickly detained. Officers retrieved the object discovering it was a loaded .25 caliber handgun. Arciga was found in possession of a holster. Arciga was charged with 29800(a)(1) PC, felon in possession of a firearm, a felony.

In an effort to address the 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: 12-27-14 / 0122 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	2014 Downtown Holiday Parade
DATE/TIME:	December 6, 2014 1000 hours through 1200 hours
LOCATION:	Downtown Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown Jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Tom Martin (805) 385-7749 Thomas.martin@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Saturday, 12-6-14, the Downtown Oxnard Merchant’s Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade. The event will begin at 10:00 am and conclude at 12:00 pm. This will be followed by the 2014 Tamale Festival to be held in Plaza Park.

These events are expected to draw large crowds and traffic delays should be expected. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 9:00 am, the following streets will be closed to through traffic:

·         “A” Street from Wooley Road to Fifth Street
·         Fifth Street from “A” Street to “C” Street
·         “C” St from Fifth Street to Second Street
·         Second Street from “C” Street to “A” Street
·         “B” Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street

There will be “NO PARKING” signs posted on and around the parade route. The recommended parking area for persons attending the parade and other downtown events is the downtown parking structure located at Third Street @ ‘B’ Street.

These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.

Please have a safe holiday season and enjoy watching the parade.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 5, 2014 at 1400 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Adult – Update
DATE/TIME:	12-24-14 / 1410 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Holser Walk, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Maria DeJesus Garcia De Waldo
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Mike Adair, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Adair, Commander mike.adair@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department has located 73 year old Maria DeJesus Garcia De Waldo. The Department received a call to check on the well-being of a disoriented female in a commercial area of Oxnard. When officers arrived they confirmed the female was Waldo. She was unharmed and in good health.

The Department would like to thank the public for their help in locating the missing person.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:12-24-14 / 1430 hours

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:	December 29, 2014, 3:25 p.m.
LOCATION:	Gonzales Road and Lantana Street, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Edgar Reyes, 18 years old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Neail Holland
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, 805-486-6211

DETAILS:

On December 29, 2014, at about 3:25 p.m., two groups of males approached each other on the sidewalk of Lantana Street, north of Gonzales Road. As they went to pass each other, one subject bumped another. Both groups started to act hostile toward each other and started to fight. A suspect withdrew a knife and stabbed the victim, Edgar Reyes, in the throat. As police were responding, both groups dispersed. The surrounding neighborhood was searched but the suspect was not located. Reyes was treated by emergency medical personnel and transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is in stable condition.

If anyone has any additional information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Sergeant Alex Arnett at (805) 486-6211. 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.

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/29/14 at 5:30 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:	Update on 2012 Homicide
DATE/TIME:	June 3, 2012, 10:01 p.m.
LOCATION:	3500 block of Samuel Avenue, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Jorge Rodriguez, 26 years old City of Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 385-7763 Christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Gordon Currie (805) 200-5682 Gordon.currie@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 3, 2012, officers were dispatched to the area of Samuel Avenue and La Canada Avenue in reference to a shooting victim in the alley. The victim was located lying in the east alley of 3530 Samuel Avenue. The victim, identified as 26-year old Jorge Luis Rodriguez, had been shot in the throat. Rodriguez was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment but was pronounced dead a short time later.

During the course of this lengthy investigation, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit spoke to numerous citizens and analyzed hundreds of pieces of evidence. This summer, investigators submitted the facts of the case to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for consideration.

Earlier today, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office unsealed the findings from a Grand Jury proceeding resulting in the indictments of:

· Daniel Christopher Alvarez (Date of Birth 3/25/93), City of Oxnard resident:

o One Count of 187 P.C. Murder with Special Allegations;

· 190.2 (a)(17) P.C. Felony Murder Enhancement

· 190.2 (a)(22) P.C. Gang Enhancement

o One Count of 664/211PC Attempted Robbery with Special Allegation;

· 12022.5 (3)(b) P.C. Use of a Firearm Enhancement

· Justin Desantiago (Date of Birth 9/4/88), City of Oxnard resident:

o One Count of 32 P.C. Accessory (to Murder) with Special Allegation;

· 186.22 P.C. Gang Enhancement

This afternoon, Alvarez was served the indictment while in custody at the Ventura County Jail on a different matter and is not eligible for bail. Desantiago was also served his indictment at the Ventura County Jail while in custody on a different matter and his bail was set at $120,000.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to thank the many concerned members of the public who came forward with information. These indictments would not have been possible without the considerable contributions made by the men and women of the Oxnard Police Department, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, the Ventura County Crime Laboratory, and other Law Enforcement agencies. If anyone has any further information about this case, please contact Major Crimes Investigator Gordon Currie at (805) 200-5682.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/10/14 1700 hrs.