Archives for January 2015

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Post Release Offender, Firearms Violations and Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	1/16/15 at approximately 1000 hours
LOCATION:	600 Block of Holly Ave
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Khalid McBride, 19 year old Oxnard resident Jordan Cameron, 24 year old Oxnard resident Corey Smith, 19 year old Oxnard resident 17 year old male juvenile, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Daniel Whitmer, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Daniel Whitmer, Sergeant (805) 385-7600 daniel.whitmer@oxnarpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1/16/15, at approximately 1000 hours, officers received a call of 4 subjects in the 600 block of Holly Ave in possession of a gun and narcotics. Officers contacted all four subjects on “H” St north of Erica Pl. McBride fled but was apprehended a short distance away. McBride discarded an object as he tried to flee from officers. The object was recovered and found to be a revolver. McBride and Cameron were arrested for gun related charges. Smith and the 17 year old male juvenile were arrested for narcotic related offenses.

Cameron 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 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.

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 within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

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 criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477.

You can also provide information by going to the Ventura County Crime Stoppers website, which is http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/16/15 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

INCIDENT:	Hit and Run Traffic Collision Arrest of DUI Driver
DATE/TIME:	January 19, 2015 / 2230 hours
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Road at Dodge Road
SUSPECT(S):	Carlos Cisneros, 21, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver, 2002 BMW 325i
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jonathon Martin

DETAILS:

On Monday, January 19, 2015, at about 1030 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Dodge Road in reference to a non-injury traffic collision.

At the scene, officers found that a BMW 325i, driven by Carlos Cisneros, was traveling northbound on Dodge Road and turning westbound onto Pleasant Valley Road when it collided with an Edison utility pole. The vehicle sustained extensive damage. The Edison utility pole sustained moderate damage.

Cisneros fled the scene of the collision and was apprehended at his residence nearby. Cisneros was arrested on suspicion of DUI as his blood alcohol level was found to be over the legal limit of .08. Cisneros was also charged with misdemeanor hit and run. He was booked into the Oxnard Police Department Jail. There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind everyone to report drunk drivers by calling 911.

Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-77400

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:	January 22, 2015 / 0628 hours
LOCATION:	‘J’ Street at Juniper Street
DRIVER:	Quirino Martinez Miranda, 57 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE:	Blue, 1978 Chevrolet Custom 10 pick-up truck
PEDESTRIAN:	Laroy Frederick Magana, 67 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On Thursday, January 22, 2015, at about 6:30 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of ‘J’ Street and Juniper Street in reference to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

When officers arrived at the collision scene, they found an unconscious male, identified as Laroy Magana, lying in the roadway. Soon after medical personnel arrived, Magana was pronounced dead.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Pedestrian Magana was crossing ‘J’ Street near the intersection of Juniper Street with a shopping cart. The vehicle, a blue 1978 Chevrolet Custom 10 pick-up truck, driven by Quirino Martinez Miranda, was traveling southbound on ‘J’ Street when it collided with Magana.

Excessive speed and alcohol or drug intoxication were not factors in this collision.

The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at 805-385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 22, 2015 at 1345 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Advisory – Street Closure for Criminal Investigation
DATE/TIME:	January 14, 2015, 5:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	5200 block of Perkins Road, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Commander Andrew Salinas, (805) 385-7756 andrew.salinas@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Martin Perez, (805) 385-7680 martin.perez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 14, 2015, at approximately 5:30 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a shots fired call in the 5200 block of Perkins Road. Upon arrival, officers located a male shooting victim in a vehicle. Fire and ambulance personnel attended to the victim who would ultimately succumb to his injuries. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit are on scene and have shutdown down Perkins Road between Pleasant Valley Road and Clara Street. Investigators estimate the roadway should be open before 2:30 p.m. today. A press release with additional details will be made available later in the day.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Perkins Road between Pleasant Valley and Clara Street will be closed for the next 4-6 hours for a criminal investigation. The roadway is estimated to be opened at approximately 2:30 p.m.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:
January 14, 2015, 0945 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 Wanted Person, Firearms Violations
DATE/TIME:	1/15/15 at approximately 1515 hours
LOCATION:	100 Block West Iris Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Mario Hernandez, 25 years old
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett@oxnarpd.org

DETAILS:On 1/15/15 at approximately 1515 hours, officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) observed a wanted person in a vehicle. The wanted person, 25 year old Mario Hernandez, had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. As the SEU officers attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, Hernandez fled but was apprehended a short distance away. Hernandez discarded an object as he tried to flee from the officers. The object was recovered and was found to be a sawed off shotgun. Hernandez was arrested for the outstanding felony warrant related to a carjacking case, and he was also charged with firearms violations.

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 within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

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 criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477.

You can also provide information by going to the Ventura County Crime Stoppers website, which is http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus

Mario Hernandez

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/15/15 at 1642 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspended Driver’s License Court Operation
DATE/TIME:	1-26-15, 0800 to 1000 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura County Courthouse, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Not released
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Not released
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847, brian.woolley@oxnard.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jaime.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Monday, January 26, 2015, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., officers from Traffic Unit conducted a special enforcement operation targeting drivers who appeared in court for cases involving imposed driver’s license suspensions. Each of the individuals appearing in court was informed by a judge that their driving privilege was suspended resulting from a previous driving under the influence arrest by a local law enforcement agency.

Of the six individuals leaving the courthouse this morning, three of them made the appropriate decision not to drive. Two of them sat in the passenger seat of a vehicle while another one walked to a nearby bus stop to board a bus. The remaining three chose to drive away from the courthouse and were stopped by officers. Officers arrested the three drivers for misdemeanor violations of driving with a suspended driver’s license. The vehicles were towed from the scene of the stop and potentially face a 30-day impound.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct operations like these to help make our community and roadways safer.

These operations are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Transportation Administration.

If anyone has information about traffic safety and enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or via email at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 26, 2015 at 1345 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department to Conduct Dedicated DUI Enforcement on Super Bowl Sunday
DATE/TIME:	February 1, 2015 / 1200 hours to 2300 hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
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

DETAILS:
Game Plan for Super Bowl Sunday: Are You Drinking or Driving?
Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
On Sunday, February 1^st, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will deploy officers who will conduct dedicated DUI enforcement before, during and following Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup. These patrols will include efforts to target those who choose to ride a motorcycle while intoxicated. Officers will patrol areas within the city where collision data reveals high incidents of DUI crashes and arrests.

In 2014, Oxnard Police investigated two fatal motorcycle collisions with one of them resulting in the death of a motorcycle rider who was under the influence of alcohol. Motorcycle collisions occur for many different reasons and collision factors include unsafe driving violations committed by both motorcyclists and the drivers of the other vehicles around them. During Sunday’s operation, officers will be looking for motorcycle safety violations and DUI offenders.

According to data from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 867 people killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes in California in 2013–29 percent of all crash fatalities in the state. A driver is considered alcohol-impaired with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, the legal limit.

“Everyone can be a winner on game day if you choose to drive safe and sober,” said Oxnard Police Traffic Sergeant Brian Woolley. “Enjoy the game but don’t jeopardize your safety or the safety of other drivers by drinking then driving. Drunk driving is completely preventable.”

Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. OTS is offering a free mobile app – DDVIP – aimed at thanking the sober designated driver with perks and free offers at area bars and restaurants. Available for iPhone and Android. Never let friends drive if they have had too much to drink. Stay connected with OTS via: http://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOTS, http://twitter.com/#!/OTS_CA, www.ots.ca.gov.

This Super Bowl Sunday, be a team player: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. For more information, visit www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.com.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:January 30, 2015 / 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:	Shooting
DATE/TIME:	01-31-2015 9:07 PM
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Friedrich Lane
VICTIM(S):	28 Year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Robert Flinn

DETAILS:

On 01-31-2015, at approximately 9:07 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Friedrich Lane reference reports of gunfire in the area. Officers located shell casings and additional evidence at the scene. A short time later, a victim of a shooting arrived at St. Johns Regional Medical Center with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his neck. No suspects were located and the investigation is continuing.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department. 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.

Use http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 02-01-2015 3:30 AM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle pursuit and arrest of gang member in possession of a firearm.
DATE/TIME:	January 8, 2015/ 430 PM
LOCATION:	Saviers Road and Laurel Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Varela 21 year old and 16 year old male juvenile. Both are residents of Oxnard.
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Stored
PREPARED BY:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant

DETAILS:

On January 8, 2015 at approximately 430 PM officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted a traffic stop in the area of Saviers Road and Hill Street reference a traffic violation. The vehicle failed to yield and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. During the pursuit two subjects fled from the vehicle. A 16 year old male juvenile fled from the vehicle and was quickly apprehended. He was in possession of loaded handgun. The second subject, Jose Varela, was apprehended with the assistance of several citizens who directed officers to his location.

Jose Varela and the juvenile are both documented gang members. The juvenile was booked on several firearm related charges and Varela was charged with delaying a peace officer’s duties.

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	01-09-15 / 2316 hours
LOCATION:	608 South “A” St, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	26 years old Santa Barbara resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black BMW with paper plates
PREPARED BY:	Detective Cody J Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Scott Coe,scott.coe@oxnardpd.org (805)385-7796

DETAILS:

On 1/9/15, at approximately 2316 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the parking lot of 608 South “A” St reference a subject that was struck by a vehicle. Officers responded to the location and located the victim, 26 year old Santa Barbara resident, who was lying on the ground with a severe head injury. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit along with the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit responded to conduct an investigation. The preliminary investigation found a black BMW 4-door vehicle, with paper plates, entered the parking lot. A passenger of the suspect vehicle exited and confronted the victim and his associates who were standing in the parking lot. The passenger re-entered the suspect vehicle. Several moments later the vehicle re-entered the parking lot and struck the victim with the vehicle. Detectives are still working on obtaining more information about the incident and suspect(s).

If anyone has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796. 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: 01-10-15, 0500 hours