Archives for December 2015

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Prohibited Persons Compliance Checks
DATE/TIME:	December 8, 2015
LOCATION:	Several Location throughout the City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Detective Cody Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Cody J Collet, cody.collet@oxnardpd.org (805)486-6228

DETAILS: On December 8, 2015, Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Firearms Strike Team in conjunction with agents from the Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms conducted several compliance checks throughout the City of Oxnard. The compliance checks focused on persons who are prohibited from owning firearm(s) and have a firearm(s) registered to them. During the sweep detectives made one arrest for possession of firearms and ammunition. Overall, detectives recovered two handguns, one rifle, several hundred rounds of ammunition, 18 inert hand grenades, and a grenade simulator device.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct compliance checks with prohibited persons and subjects on probation or parole living in the City of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to working with the Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms in our efforts. The purpose of these checks is to remove dangerous firearms from prohibited persons in an effort to reduce gun violence throughout the city.

If anyone has further information, 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:
December 10, 2015, 1000 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Kidnapping & Attempt Murder Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	December 10, 2015, 5:54 a.m.
LOCATION:	3400 Block of Galaxy Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	25 year old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Gustavo Diaz, 27 year old male, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Kevin Adair, (805) 385-7663
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Scott Aaron – (805) 385-7662 Scott.Aaron@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On December 10, 2015 at 5:54 a.m., deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a stabbing victim located at the corner of Ventura Street and A Street in the City of Fillmore. According to the victim, the suspect, Gustavo Diaz kidnapped her from her place of business in the City of Oxnard and drove her vehicle to the City of Fillmore.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department contacted the Oxnard Police Department and members of the Family Protection Unit, along with the Violent Crimes Unit, responded to take over the investigation. The victim told detectives that as Diaz was driving her vehicle he threatened to kill her. The victim, in fear for her life, attempted to exit the vehicle when it was stopped at a red light and she was stabbed multiple times by the suspect. The victim eventually jumped out of the vehicle as it was moving. A citizen observed the injured victim in the roadway and contacted police. The victim was treated for multiple stab wounds at a local hospital. Diaz was located by the Oxnard Police Department and interviewed by detectives from the Family Protection Unit. He was subsequently arrested for a host of felony charges including kidnapping and attempted murder. The victim and Diaz had a prior dating relationship. The suspect was booked at the Ventura County Main Jail where his bail has been set at $530,000.

Detectives are still investigating the case. If you witnessed the incident or have information about this incident, you are encouraged to call Detective Scott Aaron at 805-385-7662. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at 805-982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/11/2015, 1100 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	December 9, 2015 / 1859 hours
LOCATION:	Santa Lucia Avenue @ Rose Avenue
PARTY 1:	Male, approximately 40 years old, Oxnard Resident
PARTY 2:	Martha Polanco, 49 years, Port Hueneme Resident
VEHICLE 2:	Grey, 2012 Nissan Rogue
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On December 9, 2015 at about 6:59 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS responded to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The collision occurred near the intersection of Santa Lucia Avenue and Rose Avenue.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a Nissan Rogue, driven by Martha Polanco, was traveling southbound on Rose Avenue from Santa Lucia Avenue. For an unknown reason, a male pedestrian crossed Rose Avenue in front of the Nissan Rogue and was struck.

The pedestrian was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle, Polanco, was not injured as a result of the collision.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Office Maria Pena at 805-385-7750 or via e-mail at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 9, 2015, 2305 hours.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Lewd Acts with a Child Under 14 years of Age; Child Annoying
DATE/TIME:	December 14, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Curren Elementary School
VICTIM(S):	13 year old female, Oxnard resident (Victim One) 13 year old female, Oxnard resident (Victim Two)
SUSPECT(S):	William Esau Matau, 23 years old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Family Protection Unit Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7620
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Terry Dobrosky, Family Protection Unit Terry.Dobrosky@Oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7609

DETAILS: (OXNARD, Calif) – On December 14, 2015, Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit initiated an investigation after receiving information that a 13 year old female disclosed that she was inappropriately touched by a subject that coached her volleyball team at Curren Elementary School in Oxnard. The subject was identified as William Esau Matau, 23 years old. William Matau is employed by the City of Oxnard Recreational and Community Services Department as an athletic coach for the afterschool program. The Oxnard Elementary School District contracts with the City of Oxnard to provide afterschool programs at various schools throughout the city. Matau coached 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade females in volleyball, basketball and soccer at Curren Elementary School in Oxnard.

During the investigation, detectives learned of a second 13 year old female victim who was having inappropriate conversations with Matau by text messaging and video messaging. At this point in the investigation, it does not appear that any of these incidents occurred on school property or during the afterschool program.

William Matau was arrested for Penal Code Section 288(a): Lewd Act with a child under the age of 14; and Penal Code 647.6(a): Child Annoying. Matau is currently being held at the Ventura County Main Jail where his bail has been set at 60,000.00.

Detectives are still investigating this case. If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Detective Terry Dobrosky at (805) 385-7609. 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: December 15, 2015 4:00 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:	Homicide, Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	December 1, 2015, 2250 Hours
LOCATION:	100 block of East Rio Lindo Street
VICTIM(S):	Name Witheld Pending Notifications
SUSPECT(S):	Antonio Carbajal, 20 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Major Crimes Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174 jeff.kay@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On December 1, 2015 at approximately 2250 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 100 block of East Rio Lindo Street reference a possible shooting victim. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. Unfortunately, the victim died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the homicide. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as 20 year old Antonio Carbajal of Oxnard. Carbajal was located and arrested for homicide.

This is Oxnard’s twelfth homicide of the year.

Detectives are still investigating the case. If you witnessed this incident or have information about this incident, you are encouraged to call Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174. 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: 12/2/15 1730 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle pursuit and narcotics arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 22, 2015 / 2154 Hours
LOCATION:	Harbor Blvd. / Gonzales Rd.
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Bribiesca, Fernando Arias – 21 year-old Lompoc resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 2011 Toyota Scion
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Sergeant – Marc.Amon@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant – Brian.Woolley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 12/22/15 at approximately 2154 hours, an Oxnard Police patrol sergeant observed a vehicle driving recklessly in the area of Gonzales Road and Patterson Road. He attempted to stop the white Toyota Scion however, the driver refused to yield. The sergeant pursued the vehicle westbound on Gonzales Road and estimated that the vehicle reached speeds over 100 mph. The sergeant lost sight of the vehicle when it reached the intersection at Harbor Boulevard.

While officers searched the area they could hear screaming coming from the thick brush located west of the intersection toward the beach. When they investigated further they were able to see part of the white Scion about 230 feet into the brush off the roadway. With the help of Oxnard Fire and the Ventura County Sheriff’s helicopter, the officers were able to locate the driver of the vehicle and identified him as 21 year-old Lompoc resident Fernando Arias Bribiesca. Bribiesca suffered minor injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for medical treatment.

Bribiesca was charged with evading a police officer, driving under the influence of a controlled substance and transportation of a controlled substance.

This incident is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed this event please contact Sergeant Brian Woolley at Brian.Woolley@oxnardpd.org.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two Shooting Victims
DATE/TIME:	December 29, 2015 / 2239 hours
LOCATION:	4600 Block Terrace Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Two, 22-year-old Oxnard residents
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Detective Scott Coe, (805) 385-7796, scott.coe@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez, (805) 385-7645, edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at about 2239 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of the 4600 block of Terrace Avenue regarding a shooting that had just occurred. When officers arrived they located two shooting victims, both 22-year-old Oxnard residents.

Both victims suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds and were transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. Both victims were in stable condition.

Investigators are working to determine a motive for the shooting.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Persons with further information regarding this incident or similar incidents are encouraged to contact Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7645. 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 e-mail.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Road Closures for the 2015 Downtown Oxnard Holiday Parade
DATE/TIME:	December 5, 2015 / 1000 to 1200 hours
LOCATION:	Downtown Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On December 5, 2015, the Oxnard Downtowners’ Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade themed “Celebrating an All Star Christmas.” The event will begin at 10:00 am and conclude at 12:00 p.m. This will be followed by the 2015 Oxnard 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 a.m., the following streets will be closed to commuter vehicular traffic:

·         ‘A’ Street from Wooley Road to Fifth Street
·         Fifth Street from ‘A’ Street to ‘C’ Street
·         ‘C’ Street from Sixth Street to Second Street
·         Second Street from ‘D’ Street to ‘A’ Street
·         ‘B’ Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street

Parking will be restricted along the parade route and some surrounding streets. The recommended parking area for persons attending the parade and other downtown events is the multi-level parking structure located at Third Street and ‘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.

For any questions related to the parade, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via email at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	December 19, 2015 / 2000-0300 hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Saturday, December 19, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 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. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing while delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

The Oxnard Police Department wants everyone to be safe this holiday season and to remind all drivers to think before you drive. It’s simple; if you choose to drink, don’t drive. We also understand that there are many occasions during this time of year such as holiday gatherings with family and friends where drinking alcohol is a part of the celebration. Make the proper arrangements prior to drinking so that everyone stays safe. During this holiday season, the Oxnard Police Department will routinely deploy officers for dedicated impaired driving enforcement in an effort to keep our roadways safe.

So far this year, Oxnard Police Officers have arrested over 500 drivers for driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. In addition, officers have investigated over 250 impaired driving collisions that caused injuries to over 140 people.

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: December 16, 2015 / 1600 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide, Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	December 1, 2015, 2250 Hours
LOCATION:	100 block of East Rio Lindo Street
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld Pending Notifications
SUSPECT(S):	Antonio Carbajal, 20 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Major Crimes Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174 jeff.kay@oxnardpd.org