Archives for December 2015

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Delays for the 2015 Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, December 13, 2015 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The Eighth Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is scheduled for this Sunday morning, December 13^th. The race starts at 8:00 a.m. in front of Santa on Ventura Boulevard and travels through the City of Oxnard where it ends at the Marine Emporium Landing located at 3600 South Harbor Boulevard. Over 3,500 runners will be participating in this year’s race.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling the traffic control along the race course and motorists should expect significant delays at several intersections throughout the city. These intersections include:

·         Rice Avenue at Sturgis Road
·         Rose Avenue at Camino Del Sol
·         Fifth Street at Hobson Way
·         Ventura Road at Ninth Street
·         Wooley Road at Patterson Road
·         Victoria Avenue at Wooley Road
·         Harbor Boulevard at Wooley Road

Motorists wishing to travel northbound and southbound in the city are encouraged to use Oxnard Boulevard as it will not be affected by the race. Rice Avenue and Rose Avenue are expected to be re-opened by 9:30 a.m. All other roadways are expected to be re-opened by 12:00 p.m.

For any questions related to the race or the traffic plan for this event, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/10/15, 1600 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, December 19, 2015 8:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Saturday, December 19, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted two DUI/Driver’s license checkpoints in the City of Oxnard. The first checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Gonzales Road west of Snow Avenue. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lane of Hobson Way south of Seventh Street. These locations were chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol related arrests and/or DUI collisions.

The checkpoints resulted in the following:

914 vehicles through
281 drivers screened
Three DUI investigations
One DUI alcohol arrest
One DUI drug arrest
Two misdemeanor warrant arrests
17 citations issued to unlicensed drivers
Four citations issued to drivers with a suspended/revoked license
28 total citations issued
Nine vehicles towed

The driver arrested for drug impairment, a 20 year-old male, was arrested from the checkpoint on Gonzales Road after he traveled in reverse in attempt to avoid entering the checkpoint. A 41 year-old female was arrested for DUI alcohol at the checkpoint on Hobson Way after she made an unlawful U-turn at the entrance to the checkpoint. Her blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit of .08.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911. These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/20/15, 0300 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	12/21/15- 12:00 pm
LOCATION:	Canterbury Way at Courtland Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Raylene Martinez, 21 year old Oxnard resident Omar Tapia, 23 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Rocky Marquez, 805-385-7664 Rocky.marquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:On December 21, 2015, at about 12:00 pm, Detectives from the Oxnard Auto Theft Taskforce observed a stolen 97 Honda Accord being driven by Raylene Martinez. The passenger in the vehicle was Omar Tapia who is currently on parole for robbery. The vehicle had been reported stolen on December 20^th from Camarillo and had been involved in a theft from a business earlier this morning in Oxnard. Detectives saw Martinez and Tapia park the vehicle in the area of Frost Drive and San Juan Avenue. Martinez and Tapia then got into a second vehicle that was parked in the area. This vehicle had also been reported stolen earlier to the Oxnard Police Department. Martinez drove this vehicle to the area of Canterbury Way and Courtland Street where they were stopped and arrested.

Martinez was identified as the suspect in the earlier theft. She was arrested for petty theft, possession of stolen property and two counts of auto theft. Tapia was arrested for two counts of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of methamphetamine and a parole violation for possession of a knife.

The Oxnard Police Department launched the Oxnard Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) in early 2015. Detectives assigned to this task force proactively locate and arrest those responsible for committing auto thefts in Oxnard. The objective of the OATTF is to reduce the number of stolen vehicles in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement. Anyone with information related to stolen vehicles is encouraged to call 385-7664 and can remain anonymous or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	December 16, 2015 / 1010 hours
LOCATION:	Victoria Avenue at Pier Walk
DRIVER:	John Albert Kellas, 67 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE:	Silver, 1999 Dodge Viper
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Jesus Sedeno (805) 385-7750 jesus.sedeno@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at about 10:10 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Pier Walk in reference to an injury collision involving a single vehicle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Dodge was traveling northbound on Victoria Avenue approaching the intersection of Pier Walk. For an unknown reason, the Dodge lost control and collided with the block wall located at the northeast corner of the intersection. The driver of the Dodge, John Kellas, was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained significant injuries from the collision. He was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is currently listed in stable condition.

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 Traffic Officer Jesus Sedeno at 805-385-7750 or via email at jesus.sedeno@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 16, 2015 at 1830 hours

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Subject in possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle
DATE/TIME:	December 18, 2015 / 9:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	1000 Block South A Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jeremy Turner, 21-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant David Walker
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant David Walker (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On December 18, 2015 at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers observed a vehicle being driven with several mechanical violations in the area of Eighth and A Streets in Oxnard. A traffic stop was conducted in the 1000 Block of South A Street for the violations. The driver, 21-year old Oxnard resident Jeremy Turner, was contacted and found to be in possession of concentrated cannabis and taken into custody for the narcotics violation.

During a search of the vehicle, a loaded firearm was found under the driver’s seat which was listed as being stolen in the city of Glendale, California. Turner was arrested for drug related charges, possessing a loaded firearm in his vehicle and possession of stolen property. He was booked into Ventura County Jail for the violations.

At the beginning of 2014, 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 in the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-18-15 / 11:15 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Robbery with a Firearm

DATE/TIME:

12/15/2015 / 0600 hours

LOCATION:

300 block Hill Street and 1400 block South D Street

VICTIM(S):

SUSPECT(S):

WITNESS(ES):

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

LOSS:

PREPARED BY:

Officer Michael Velasquez
michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Detective John Brisslinger
John.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On December 15, 2015 at approximately 0600 hours, Oxnard Police Officers received a call of a robbery involving a firearm in the south alley of the 300 block of Hill Street. The victim told officers he was asleep in his vehicle when he was approached by two subjects, one in possession of a firearm. During the incident, he was assaulted and robbed of his personal property. The suspects then fled in a light colored four door sedan.

On 12-15-15 at approximately 0630, a similar incident occurred in the 1400 block of South D Street. The victim reported that they were approached by two male subjects who demanded the victim’s bicycle. One suspect simulated a weapon then assaulted the victim. One suspect fled on the bicycle and the other in a light colored four door sedan.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages anyone who witnessed or who has information regarding these incidents to contact Detective John Brisslinger at 805-385-7600.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Subject in possession of a Loaded Handgun
DATE/TIME:	December 18, 2015 / 1842 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block of Napoleon Avenue
VICTIM(S):	California, State of
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Cardenas, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Greg Harasymowycz
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Greg Harasymowycz (805) 385-7600 Gregory.harasymowycz@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On December 18, 2015, at approximately 6:42 pm, Officers responded to a burglary call for service in the 1800 block of Napoleon Avenue, Oxnard. It was reported that there were suspicious subjects still loitering in the area, who may be involved. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the group of subjects and checked the area for contraband. A loaded firearm was located during the search and Jose Cardenas, a 20 year old Oxnard Resident, was arrested for firearm related charges. Cardenas was booked into Ventura County Jail for the violations.

At the beginning of 2014, 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 in the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention and enforcement.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 19, 2015 / 1:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	December 29, 2015 / 2203 hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Road at Date Street
DRIVER:	Unidentified Male, deceased
PASSENGER:	Angela Aguilera, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE:	Burgundy, 2006 Nissan Maxima
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 Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at about 10:03 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Saviers Road and Date Street in reference to an injury collision involving a single vehicle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Nissan was traveling southbound on Saviers Road approaching the intersection of Date Street. For an unknown reason, the Nissan lost control, veered off the roadway and collided with a large tree located at the south west corner of the intersection. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A female passenger, Angela Aguilera, was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where she is listed in stable condition with moderate injuries.

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 Officer Maria Peña at 805-385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 30, 2015 at 0200 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	12/28/2015 @ 11:50 PM
LOCATION:	200 Block of East Yucca Street
VICTIM(S):	22 year old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	—
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Mike Adair, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Adair, Commander mike.adair@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12/28/2015, at approximately 2350 hours, officers responded to the 200 block of East Yucca Street regarding a shooting victim. Officers found a 22-year old male Oxnard resident had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the lower half of his body. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

The suspect(s) fled the scene in an unknown direction and officers are continuing the investigation.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805)982-7070, or contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/29/2015 / 0200 hours