Archives for November 2015

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	November 19, 2015 9:48 p.m.
LOCATION:	3200 block of Merced Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	1- 17 year old Oxnard resident 2- Juan Alvarez, 22 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Commander Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 19, 2015 at approximately 9:48 p.m. officers were dispatched subjects brandishing a firearm from a vehicle in the area of Sierra Way and Olds Road. When officers arrived in the area, they located a vehicle and four occupants that matched the description of the subjects brandishing a firearm. Officers conducted a vehicle stop and contacted the occupants. In plain view, officers saw a homemade “zip gun” and compact handgun. All four occupants were taken into custody and transported to the Oxnard Police Department.

Juan Alvarez and a 17 year old juvenile, who are both Oxnard residents, were charged with several weapons violations. Alvarez was transported and booked into the Ventura County Jail and the 17 year old juvenile was transported and housed at Ventura County Juvenile Hall. The other two occupants were interviewed and released pending further investigation.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Kidnap and Indecent Exposure
DATE/TIME:	November 11, 2015 / 8:48 a.m.
LOCATION:	500 block Eastwood Drive
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Black male adult, 20-25, black jacket, and black striped shirt
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White sedan
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Alex Rangel, Sergeant (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Christian Aldrete, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On November 11, 2015 at approximately 8:48 a.m. a 55-year-old victim was collecting recyclables in the north alley of the 500 block of Eastwood Drive when the suspect drove eastbound through the alley, stopped next to the victim, and got out of the vehicle. The suspect had a short conversation with the victim and exposed himself to her. The suspect then grabbed the victim’s arm and pulled her towards his vehicle. The victim screamed and resisted at which time the suspect released her, ran to his car, and drove away eastbound in the alley. The suspect vehicle is only described as a white sedan.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety. 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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 11, 2015 / 6:00 p.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Subject in possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle
DATE/TIME:	11/29/15 @ 1240 hours
LOCATION:	Martin Luther King Dr @ Sonata Dr
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ricardo Guerrero, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Daniel Whitmer, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Daniel.whitmer@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On November 29, 2015 at approximately 12:40 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Martin Luther King Dr and Sonata Dr. Officers contacted three subjects in the vehicle which ultimately led them to search the vehicle and all three occupants.

Officers searched Ricardo Guerrero and found a loaded firearm in his possession. Guerrero immediately started fighting and resisting the officers when the firearm was located. Guerrero was taken into custody and arrested for possessing a loaded firearm and for resisting arrest.

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 visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/29/15 @ 1600 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery and Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	October 30, 2015
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Salvador Maldonado, 18 year old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211

DETAILS:

On 2/11/15, Oxnard police officers responded to a report of a carjacking in the 3100 block of Clinton Street. The officers spoke to the victims of the carjacking and learned that the suspect used a shotgun during the commission of the crime. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male with tattoos on his arms, robbed the victims of their vehicle and other personal property.

On 2/16/15, Oxnard police officers took another report of a robbery and carjacking. The victims told officers that the suspect brandished a firearm at them. The suspect then told the victims to drive him to an area near Channel Island Boulevard and J Street, in Oxnard. At that location, the suspect robbed the victims of their personal property and of their car, which was described as a Cadillac CTS. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male with a tattoo on his neck and arms.

On 2/17/15, an alert Oxnard police officer noticed the carjacked Cadillac CTS driving ahead of him. The officer attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, but the driver of the stolen vehicle failed to stop and led officers on a vehicle pursuit. The driver of the stolen vehicle lost control during the vehicle pursuit and collided with a power pole. The driver, 18 year old Salvador Maldonado, was arrested after trying to flee on foot. Maldonado was charged with driving a stolen vehicle, attempting to evade the police and for being in possession of methamphetamine. Maldonado had tattoos on both his arms and his neck, and is a member of an Oxnard criminal street gang.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) investigated the robbery and carjacking cases. During the investigation, VCU investigators were able to positively identify Maldonado as the suspect who committed the crimes on 2/11/15 and 2/16/15. Maldonado was charged with the two incidents of robbery and carjacking.

On 10/30/15 at the Ventura County Superior Court, Salvador Maldonado pled guilty to several counts of robbery and carjacking. Maldonado was sentenced to 24 years and 8 months in prison for his crimes.

This is another great example of the hard work and dedication by the officers and investigators of the Oxnard Police Department, as well as the collaborative effort between members of the community, crime victims and the District Attorney’s Office.

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.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felony Wanted Subject
DATE/TIME:	November 24, 2015
LOCATION:	100 Block of Fontana Drive, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):	Armando Arias (23 years), Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Commander Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Kevin Baysinger, 385-8290 Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 24 at approximately 0945, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 100 Block of Fontana Drive and attempted to arrest Post Release Offender (PRO) Armando Arias, who had an outstanding felony warrant for a violation of his PRO status.

As officers began searching the residence, they believed Arias fled to a crawl space under the residence. Officers located a firearm in Arias’ bedroom and believed he may have been armed.

The Oxnard Police Department’s SWAT team responded, and made several efforts to gain Arias’ compliance. Chemical agent was introduced into the residence. A short time later a structure fire began; the Oxnard Fire Department was staged nearby and responded immediately and began firefighting efforts.

Sometime during the incident Arias had escaped. He turned himself in to the Camarillo Police Department after the incident.

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Indecent Exposure and Child Annoying
DATE/TIME:	November 11, 2015 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	Snow Avenue @ Gonzales Road
VICTIM(S):	Names withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Colin Michael Caldart, 20 years old
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit (805) 385-7620, Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On November 11, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. hours, officers responded to the area of Snow Avenue and Gonzales Road reference a subject that was exposing himself to passengers while on a Gold Coast Transit bus. The driver of the bus was notified of the incident and stopped the bus to call police. The subject exited the bus prior to police contact but a description and direction of travel of the subject was provided to the responding officers. On the way to the call for service, officers noticed a subject that matched the description of the subject given by the reporting party. The subject was detained and later identified, by the victims, as the subject that exposed himself to several adults and a child on the bus. The suspect was identified as 20 year old Colin Michael Caldart of Oxnard.

Colin Michael Caldart was arrested for the violations of Indecent Exposure and Child Annoying. He was booked into Ventura County Jail with bail set at $5,000.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit are still investigating this case and request that if anyone has information about this incident they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7620, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 13, 2015