Archives for January 2016

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Bicyclist)
DATE/TIME:	January 12, 2016 / 9:00 p.m. Date of Collision: January 10, 2016 / 5:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue at Bard Road
DRIVER:	Christina Fisher, Oxnard Resident
BICYCLIST:	Miguel Angel Serrato, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE:	Black 2014 Chevrolet Cruz
BICYCLE:	Black and Silver Men’s Huffy Falcon
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

UPDATE:

On Tuesday, January 12, 2016, the Oxnard Police Department was contacted by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office and advised that the bicyclist, Miguel Angel Serrato, succumbed to the injuries sustained from the collision which occurred on January 10, 2016.

Traffic investigators are still conducting an ongoing investigation. Anyone who has information about this collision is urged to contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

On Sunday, January 10, 2016, at about 5:10 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Rose Avenue and Bard Road in reference to an injury collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Chevrolet was traveling southbound on Rose Avenue approaching a green light at the intersection of Bard Road. The bicyclist was traveling westbound on Bard Road at the intersection of Rose Avenue. While crossing Rose Avenue, the Chevrolet broadsided the bicyclist.

The male bicyclist was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical but stable condition with major 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. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 10, 2016 at 10:20 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle / Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	January 31, 2016 at 9:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	Edgewood and “M” St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Theresa Moreno, 40 year old Oxnard resident Mario Sanchez, 34 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant (805) 385-7746 bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant (805) 385-7746 bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On January 31, 2016, at about 9:05 a.m., patrol officers received a Lojack stolen vehicle signal near the area of Second St. and “C” St. Officers tracked the stolen vehicle signal which led them to the area of Edgewood and “M” St. Two suspects were located in the vehicle and they were identified as Theresa Moreno, 40 year old Oxnard resident, and Mario Sanchez, 34 year old Oxnard resident. Moreno was arrested for stealing the vehicle and for possession of stolen property. Sanchez was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, and for violating parole. Moreno is on probation for vehicle theft, and Sanchez is on parole for terrorist threats.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Bicyclist)
DATE/TIME:	January 10, 2016 / 5:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue at Bard Road
DRIVER:	Christina Fisher, Oxnard Resident
BICYCLIST:	Male, Name withheld pending proper identification
VEHICLE:	Black 2014 Chevrolet Cruz
BICYCLE:	Black and Silver Men’s Huffy Falcon
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Sunday, January 10, 2016, at about 5:10 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Rose Avenue and Bard Road in reference to an injury collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Chevrolet was traveling southbound on Rose Avenue approaching a green light at the intersection of Bard Road. The bicyclist was traveling westbound on Bard Road at the intersection of Rose Avenue. While crossing Rose Avenue, the Chevrolet broadsided the bicyclist.

The male bicyclist was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical but stable condition with major 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. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 10, 2016 at 10:15 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Theft
DATE/TIME: 01/8/2016 at 3:35 pm
LOCATION: Whole Foods, Oxnard Target, Ventura
VICTIM(S): 64 year old female
SUSPECT(S): Hispanic Female, Age 50 White Male, Age 55
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): 2008 White Nissan Versa
LOSS: $20,700
PREPARED BY: Detective Lucy Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: Detective Lucy Buttell lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 8, 2016 at approximately 3:35 pm, a 64 year old female victim reported that she was shopping at Whole Foods in Oxnard, CA when a female suspect approached her and distracted her while a male suspect stole the victim’s purse. The purse contained the victim’s cell phone, credit cards, and cash. The suspects then went to two Target Stores in Ventura, CA and used the victim’s credit card to charge $20,000 in gift cards.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Their photos are attached and they are believed to be driving a white, 2008 Nissan Versa. If anyone has information about these suspects, please contact Detective Lucy Buttell at 805-385-7594 or lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org.

Anyone with information can contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at
(805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Subject in possession of a loaded handgun
DATE/TIME:	January 4, 2016/1600
LOCATION:	400 block of east Hueneme Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Jasso (20 years) Port Hueneme resident Margarito Solano (18 years) Oxnard resident Mauricio Yepez (22 years) Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo Bill.Crisostomo@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 4, 2016 at approximately 1600 Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the south end of the city due to several recent gang related shootings in the area.

SEU officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of Hueneme Road. During the traffic stop they contacted Jesus Jasso, Margarito Solano, Mauricio Yepez and a fourth male adult. A search was conducted and Jesus Jasso was found to have a loaded handgun in his possession. He was arrested for weapons violations.

Mauricio Yepez was arrested for outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants and Margarito Solano was arrested for a violation of probation.

The fourth subject was released at the scene.

All of these subjects are associated with an active criminal street gang.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members in the city. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member in possession of a loaded handgun
DATE/TIME:	January 10, 2016/1800 hours
LOCATION:	Samuel Avenue at Yucca Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Julian Nunez (22 years), Santa Paula Resident
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jon Wilkie
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sr. Officer Jon Wilkie, 797-7993 Jon.Wilkie@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 10, 2016 at approximately 1800 hours, Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the south end of the city due to several recent gang related shootings in the area.

SEU officers conducted a pedestrian stop on Julian Nunez at Samuel and Yucca. Nunez is associated with an active criminal street gang and a Post Release Offender. Nunez was found to have a loaded handgun in his possession. He was arrested for weapons violations and warrants.

Nunez 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 arenot considered.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members in the city. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 10, 2016/2250 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Theft
DATE/TIME:	01/08/16
LOCATION:	Whole Foods, Oxnard Target, Ventura
VICTIM(S):	64 year old female
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Female, Age 50 White Male, Age 55
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	2008 White Nissan Versa
LOSS:	$20,700.00
PREPARED BY:	Detective Lucy Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Lucy Buttell lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:On January 8, 2016 at approximately 3:35 pm, a 64 year old female victim reported that she was shopping at Whole Foods in Oxnard, CA when a female suspect approached her and distracted her while a male suspect stole the victim’s purse. The purse contained the victim’s cell phone, credit cards, and cash. The suspects then went to two Target Stores in Ventura, CA and used the victim’s credit card to charge $20,000 in gift cards.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	At Risk Missing Person
DATE/TIME:	Last Seen on January 5, 2016
LOCATION:	Department of Motor Vehicles Parking Lot, 4050 Saviers Road, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON:	Harry “Don” Donald Pitcher – 85 years
MISSING VEHICLE:	Teal Green, 2000 Dodge Caravan 4KXS088
PREPARED BY:	Officer Martin Garcia (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Lynette Fenton, Missing Person Specialist (805)385-7646, Lynette.Fenton@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
(Oxnard, Ca.) – The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Harry “Don” Donald Pitcher. Mr. Pitcher was last seen in his vehicle in the parking lot of the DMV office located at 4030 Saviers Road in the City of Oxnard. He is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, weighing 180 pounds with grey hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, a grey shirt and dark colored pants. Mr. Pitcher suffers from dementia.

If Mr. Pitcher is located, you are urged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 5 / 1900 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Hit and Run Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME:	January 12, 2016 / 12:39 p.m.
LOCATION:	Vineyard Plaza (2300 Block of North Oxnard Blvd)
DRIVER:	Unknown
PEDESTRIAN:	Ursulo Rodriguez, 95 years old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 12, 2016, at about 12:39 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS responded to a hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a 95-year-old pedestrian identified as Ursulo Rodriguez. The collision occurred in the Vineyard Plaza located in the 2300 block of North Oxnard Blvd.

Preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown vehicle collided into the pedestrian in a parking lot. After the collision, the driver fled in the vehicle in an unknown direction. The pedestrian was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center and is listed in critical 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 Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or via email at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 12, 2015 / 9:15 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Home Invasion Robbery
DATE/TIME: January 28, 2016
LOCATION: La Colonia Neighborhood
VICTIM(S): Female Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): Ernie Duran, 35 year old Oxnard Resident Frankie Duran, 29 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY: Det. Edgar Fernandez, (805) 385-7600, edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: Det. James Crilly, (805) 385-7600 james.crilly@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 28, 2016, at about 1000 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a burglary to a residence. Upon arrival it was determined that two suspects had gained entry into a residence through an unlocked window. Female victim was inside the residence and confronted the suspects. She was physically assaulted and restrained by the suspects prior to leaving the residence with stolen property.

The female was able to break free from her restraints and contacted a neighbor who subsequently contacted the Oxnard Police Department for assistance. Members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to the residence and were able to quickly identify two possible suspects. The suspects were positively identified by the victim. Investigators, along with the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, were able to locate the suspects and take them into custody.

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: January 28, 2015 / 7:10 p.m.