Archives for May 2015

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Request for Public’s Help in Humberto Ochoa Homicide
DATE/TIME:	December 15, 2014, approximately 0135 hours
LOCATION:	700 block of South Oxnard Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Humberto Ochoa, 35 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Detective Edgar Fernandez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7645 edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department are asking for the public’s help in providing any information related to the murder of 35-year old Oxnard resident, Humberto Ochoa.

On December 15, 2014 at approximately 0135 hours, Humberto Ochoa left a business in the 700 block of South Oxnard Boulevard. Ochoa was with a group of friends and acquaintances preparing to get into their vehicles in a nearby parking lot. An unknown male suspect approached Ochoa and fired several rounds at Ochoa striking him. A female that was with Ochoa was also struck in the leg. The suspect fled from the scene to an awaiting vehicle. Ochoa was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center, but would later succumb to injuries he sustained by the gunshots. The female’s injury was non-life threatening.

Investigators believe the suspect may have been in the area prior to the shooting and was possibly waiting for the victim. It is believed that witnesses may have seen the suspect early in the evening in or around the area leading up to the homicide.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. There are numerous ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:

If anyone witnessed this incident or has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7645. Spanish speaking investigators are also available if necessary. 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: May 6, 2015 at 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:	Solicitud De Ayuda Pública En El Homicidio De Humberto Ochoa
DATE/TIME:	15 de diciembre 2014, aproximadamente 0135 horas
LOCATION:	La cuadra 700 de Sur Oxnard Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Humberto Ochoa, 35 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Desconocido
PREPARED BY:	Detective Edgar Fernández
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernández(805) 385-7645 edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (OXNARD, California) – Los investigadores de la Policía de Oxnard están pidiendo la ayuda del público en proporcionando de cualquier información relacionada con el homicidio de Humberto Ochoa, 35 años de edad, un residente de Oxnard.

El 15 de diciembre 2014 a aproximadamente 0135 horas, Humberto Ochoa dejó un negocio en la cuadra 700 de Sur Oxnard Boulevard. Ochoa estaba con un grupo de amigos y conocidos que se estaban preparando para entrar a sus vehículos en un parqueadero cercano. Un hombre sospechoso desconocido se acercó a Ochoa y disparó varias balas golpeándolo. Una mujer que estaba con Ochoa también fue golpeada en la pierna. El sospechoso huyó de la escena a un vehículo en espera. Ochoa fue transportado al Centro Médico del Condado de Ventura, pero más tarde sucumbido a las lesiones sufridas por los disparos. Las lesiones sufridas por la mujer no fueron letales.

Los investigadores creen que el sospechoso pudo haber estado en el área antes de los disparos y posiblemente estaba esperando a la víctima. Creen que los testigos pueden haber visto al sospechoso más temprano en la noche en o alrededor del áreadonde ocurrió el homicidio.

La Ciudad de Oxnard ofrece una recompensa de $10,000 dólares por información que conduzca al arresto y condena de un sospechoso(s) en los casos de homicidio. Hay muchas maneras de proporcionar información al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard.

Si alguien vio este incidente o tiene información acerca de este incidente, se les anima a llamar el Detective Edgar Fernández al (805) 385-7645. Investigadores que hablan español están disponibles si es necesario. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato pueden llamar a la línea directa de crímenes violentos al (805) 982-7070 o a Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477.

También puede visitar este sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx a presentar consejos o información de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / HORA PREPARADO: 6 de mayo de 2015 a 1000 horas

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	May 5, 2015 / 1800-0000 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
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:
On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at undisclosed locations within the city limits. We encourage people to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo holiday but want everyone drive safe and sober. So far, over this Cinco de Mayo Weekend (May 1 to May 4), officers from the Oxnard Police Department have arrested 15 DUI drivers.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking driver’s for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available at the checkpoint to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Additional officers will be deployed throughout the city to conduct DUI enforcement.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Nearly 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1.’

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 4, 2015 / 1215 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 Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2015 4:27 p.m.
LOCATION:	1000 block of Inlet Drive
VICTIM(S):	59 year old male, Oxnard resident, name withheld pending notification of next of kin
SUSPECT(S):	Maynard Lee Allen, 53 year old 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 May 16, 2015 at approximately 6:57 a.m., officers were dispatched to check the well-being of the resident in the 1000 block of Inlet Drive. When officers arrived they located a male subject inside the residence unresponsive. Fire and EMS arrived to provide aid to the victim but unfortunately he was deceased.

The victim was a 59 year old Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. After investigators interviewed several witnesses they were able to identify Maynard Lee Allen, a 53 year old Oxnard resident, as a person of interest. Allen was contacted a short distance from the crime scene. Allen was transported to the Oxnard Police Department and later arrested for murder. He was booked at the Ventura County Jail. Because this is an active investigation, investigators are unable to provide a motive for the attack or the cause of death. Investigators are confident that this wasn’t a random act because the victim and suspect knew each other. This is Oxnard’s sixth 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 Gordon Currie at (805) 200-5682. 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: 5/16/15, 6:00 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:	Burglary
DATE/TIME:	05/17/2015 at 12:45 am
LOCATION:	200 block of Del Norte Boulevard, Oxnard
LOSS:	$2630 CA Lottery Tickets and Cash
PREPARED BY:	Detective Lucy Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Lucy Buttell 805-385-7594 lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 05/17/2015, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a burglary to a closed business in the 200 block of Del Norte Boulevard. The suspect forced entry into the business and stole California Lottery Tickets and cash, valued at $2630.

During the investigation, detectives learned that some of the lottery tickets have been cashed. Photos of the suspect that committed the burglary and cashed the lottery tickets are attached.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. If anyone has any information, please contact Detective Lucy Buttell at (805) 385-7594, Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800)222-TIPS, or at www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

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 Leads to Auto Theft Arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 7, 2015, 8:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	Mandalay Beach Road at Oceanaire, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Sara Lopez 20 year old, resident of Oxnard. Perla Lopez 24 year old, resident of Oxnard. 15 year old male juvenile, resident of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Detective Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Rocky Marquez, (805) 385-7664 rocky.marquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On May 7, 2015 at approximately 0845 hours, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force were conducting an investigation into a stolen vehicle in the area of Ventura Road and Channel Islands Boulevard. Detectives observed Sara Lopez driving a 1990 Honda Accord, which had been reported stolen to the Oxnard Police Department earlier in the week. As officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop and detain the driver, the vehicle failed to yield and a vehicle pursuit ensued.

The vehicle pursuit was subsequently cancelled by pursuing officers. Lopez would ultimately lose control of the vehicle in the area of Mandalay Beach Road and Oceanaire Street, colliding with a wall and causing minor damage to the vehicle. Officers responded to the area and apprehended the driver, Sara Lopez; as well as, passengers Perla Lopez and a 15 year old male juvenile. Sara Lopez was found to have an outstanding felony warrant for a previous vehicle theft.

Sara Lopez was booked for the outstanding felony arrest warrant, felony evading, unlawful driving of a vehicle, possession of stolen property and providing false information to a peace officer. Perla Lopez and the male juvenile were both arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle. The juvenile was later cited and released to the custody of his parents.

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force, asks residents to help prevent auto theft in our community by never leaving your keys in your vehicle.

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 the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 7, 2015/1430 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5-23-15 / 0213 hours
LOCATION:	2800 Block of South Rose Ave.
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Jorge Coria, 40 Year Old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Jeff McGreevy, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Unit, 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 5-23-15 about 0213 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a business in the 2800 block of S. Rose Avenue regarding a suspicious subject. The officers located the subject and identified him as Jorge Coria. While the officers were interviewing Coria he suddenly stood up and ran away. The officers pursued him on foot as he ran across Oxnard Blvd. They observed him remove a handgun from his waistband and discard it. Coria fell as he was running and was taken into custody without further incident. The officers inspected the firearm and found it was a loaded .38 caliber revolver. Coria was booked into the Ventura County Jail for numerous Felony firearms violations and resisting arrest.

Jorge Coria 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.

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: 5-23-15 / 0730 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	May 7, 2015 / 1727 hours
LOCATION:	Rice Avenue at Camino del Sol
DRIVER 1:	Maria De la Luz, 49 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1:	White, 2012 White Chevrolet Traverse SUV
PASSENGER (CHEVROLET):	Tarrant Ragis, 19 years, Oxnard Resident
DRIVER 2:	Kenneth Lagree III, California Highway Patrol Officer
VEHICLE 2:	2015 Ford Explorer, California Highway Patrol Vehicle
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, May 7, 2015, at about 5:25 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Rice Avenue and Camino del Sol in reference to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles, one being a California Highway Patrol vehicle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the marked patrol vehicle, driven by CHP Officer Kenneth Lagree III, was traveling southbound on Rice Avenue with activated lights and siren while responding to an emergency call for service. When Officer Lagree reached the red signal light at the intersection of Camino del Sol, he stopped the patrol vehicle. As he slowly proceeded through the intersection, a white Chevrolet Traverse SUV, driven by Maria De la Luz, entered the intersection traveling eastbound and the two vehicles collided. The force of the impact caused the airbags in both vehicles to be deployed. The collision was captured on the patrol vehicle’s forward facing camera system.

Driver De la Luz was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. Her passenger, Tarrant Ragis, also sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from the scene. Officer Lagree was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

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: May 7, 2015 at 2100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspicious Object
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2015 at 7:50 AM
LOCATION:	Hueneme High School, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, chris.inglehart@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 16 at 7:50 AM the Oxnard Police Department received a report of a suspicious object to the front of Hueneme High School. Officers responded and based upon their observations, a portion of the school was closed off. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad was requested and responded. Bomb technicians utilized their robots to examine the object and found it to be a harmless electronic device which appeared to have been discarded.

Some activities were in progress at Hueneme High School and were minimally affected by the incident.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/16/15 @ 1300

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Honey Oil extraction lab located in gated community
DATE/TIME:	May 23, 2015, 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	200 block Bolero Lance, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Stephen Moreno, 33 years old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective James Langford, Narcotics Unit (805) 385-7638, james.langford@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective James Langford, Narcotics Unit (805) 385-7638, james.langford@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS(OXNARD, CALIF) On May 23^rd 2015, at about 9:00 a.m., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call for service at a residence in the 200 block of Bolero Lane in the City of Oxnard.

During a search of the residence, several pounds of marijuana along with cans of butane, evidence of a concentrated cannabis manufacturing lab (commonly referred to as Butane Honey Oil or BHO lab), two shotguns and evidence of selling marijuana were located.

The suspect, Stephen Moreno, was arrested and booked into Ventura County Jail for suspicion of manufacturing concentrated cannabis, possession for sales of marijuana, and maintaining a place for drug use/sales.

The community is reminded that BHO labs are inherently dangers. The chemical process required in such manufacturing processes are extremely flammable and several explosions have occurred in California as a result of improper care.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages anyone with information on this case to call Detective Langford at (805) 385-7638. We also encourage anyone with narcotic related information to call our Narcotic Hotline at (805) 982-7212 and leave an anonymous tip. Community members may also call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 or e-mail them at www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.