Archives for March 2016

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Commercial Burglary Arrest
DATE/TIME:	March 17, 2016 / 0830 hours
LOCATION:	Shell Gas Station at 655 S. Ventura Rd and Chevron Gas Station at 877 S. Ventura Rd.
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Businesses’
SUSPECT(S):	Andrew Carlson, 23 years old Oxnard resident.
LOSS:	Damages and property loss are estimated to be several thousand dollars.
PREPARED BY:	Detective Nathan Martin
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Nathan Martin, (805) 385-7755, Nathan.martin@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On March 17, 2016, at approximately 0830 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department arrested Andrew Carlson, a 23 year old Oxnard resident, in the 900 block of Stern Lane. With the combined efforts of the victims, the California Lottery Investigators and Oxnard Police officers, it was determined Carlson was involved in a total of nine commercial burglaries during a four week period. Additionally, Carlson was also found to be in possession of the stolen property from two commercial burglaries that occurred in the City of Ventura. Carlson was booked into Ventura County Main Jail.

Persons with information regarding these crimes are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and to submit a tip via text or e-mail. www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	March 26, 2016 / 2:40 PM
LOCATION:	300 Blk. Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM(S):	32 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Robert Valenzuela, Detective Robert.valenzuela@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Cody Collet, Detective Cody.collet@oxnardpd.org 805-486-6228

DETAILS: On March 26, 2016 at approximately 2:40 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of 300 Blk. Cuesta Del Mar regarding several calls reporting a victim of a shooting. Officers located a 32 year old Oxnard resident suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was listed in serious / critical condition.

Investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting. The investigation is still on-going.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative.If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7547. 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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	March 15, 2016 / 3:29 PM
LOCATION:	Saviers Road and Hueneme Road
VICTIM(S):	Saviers Road and Hueneme Road
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Scott Coe, Senior Officer scott.coe@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7796
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jess Aragon, Officer jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7547

DETAILS:

On March 15, 2016 at approximately 3:29 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Hueneme Road and Saviers Road regarding several calls reporting shots fired. Officers located a 19 year old Oxnard resident suffering from two gunshot wounds in the area.

The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.

Investigators are still 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.If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7547. 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: 3-15-16 / 1845 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest for Possession of a Stolen Firearm by a Felon
DATE/TIME:	March 3, 2016 / 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	4000 Block South “J” St
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jordy Carrillo, 18-yeay-old Oxnard resident Francisco Rojo, 23-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Jared Battles, Officer, (805) 385-7600 jared.battles@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS: On March 3, 2016, at about 2:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded with officers from the Ventura County Probation Agency to conduct a probation compliance check at the residence of known gang members.

When officers arrived they attempted to contact two known probationers in the driveway. One subject, later identified as Jordy Carrillo, fled into the residence. As officers gave chase through the house, Carrillo discarded a loaded handgun. Carrillo was previously convicted of several felonies and is prohibited from possessing firearms. The handgun was determined to be stolen out of the city of Moorpark. The other subject, Francisco Rojo, had previously been served with one of Oxnard’s civil gang injunctions and was currently in violation of those terms.

Carrillo was arrested for resisting arrest, numerous gun violations and possession of a stolen firearm. Rojo was arrested for violating the gang injunction and for violating his probation.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safetyas 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.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 3, 2016 / 7:19 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Firearms Arrest

DATE/TIME:

March 10, 2016/ 10:20pm

LOCATION:

400 West Esplanade Dr. Oxnard, Ca

SUSPECT(S):

Eloy Magana, 20 year-old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

Blue Ford Mustang

PREPARED BY:

Tim Kelley, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Tim Kelley (805)385-8289

DETAILS:
On March 10, 2016, at 10:20pm, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit were patrolling in the area of the 400 block of West Esplanade Rd. in the City of Oxnard. Officers observed a blue Ford Mustang driving recklessly in the Home Depot parking lot. The vehicle was being driven by 20 year-old Oxnard resident, Eloy Magana. Magana was observed doing “doughnuts” dangerously close to a large crowd that had gathered in the parking lot. As the officers attempted to contact Magana, Magana exited his car and was seen attempting to discard a loaded handgun. Magana was subsequently arrested for possessing a loaded firearm in public and booked into the Ventura County Jail.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Motorcycle Safety Enforcement
DATE/TIME:	March 13, 2016 / 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Improving Motorcycle Safety
Aim of Oxnard Police Department Operation

Careless motorists as well as riders get special scrutiny

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in an effort to lower collision-related deaths and injuries. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where motorcycle crashes occur. Officers will be looking for violations made by drivers and riders alike that can lead to motorcycle crashes. They will be cracking down on both those operating regular vehicles and motorcycles who are violating traffic safety laws.

Motorcycle fatalities jumped dramatically in California by over 28 percent from a decade low of 352 in 2010. In 2013, 453 motorcyclists lost their lives, which is at a five-year high. California collision data reveals that primary causes of motorcycle-involved crashes include speeding, unsafe turning, and impairment due to alcohol and other drugs by both riders and drivers alike.

Operations like this are aimed at curbing any more rises in motorcycle deaths and sending the numbers back downward. Over the course of the past three years, motorcycle-involved collisions within the City of Oxnard have resulted in five fatal collisions and 102 injury collisions.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving motorcyclists. Motorcyclists and drivers are reminded to be safe and follow these safety tips:

Safety tips for riders – See and Be Seen:
·         Use your lane position to increase visibility; change lanes only when there is ample room
·         Match your speed to surrounding traffic
·         Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet and brightly colored, protective clothing
·         Ride with lights on during daylight hours

Safety tips for drivers – Share the Road:
·         Look twice for motorcyclists, especially when entering the roadway, turning or changing lanes
·         Motorcyclist are allowed in HOV lanes unless prohibited by signage

Riders are urged to get training through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. Information and training locations are available at http://www.californiamotorcyclist.com/ or 1-877 RIDE 411 (1-877-743-3411).

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The message to all drivers and motorcyclists is: share in the responsibility and do your part by safely “sharing the road.”

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 11, 2016 / 12:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Juveniles
DATE/TIME:	March 4, 2016 / 5:07 p.m
LOCATION:	Lemonwood School, 2200 Carnegie Court
MISSING JUVENILE(S):	Anthony Martinez, 11 year old, Hispanic male, 4’8, 70 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a grey sweater, green shorts and grey/orange shoes Angel Almada, 11 year old, Hispanic male, 4’8, 90 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, last wearing a blue shirt, tan pants and grey tennis shoes
PREPARED BY:	Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On March 4, 2016, at about 5:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to two missing juveniles last seen when their parents dropped them off at Lemonwood School, located at 2200 Carnegie Court, this morning. The parents became concerned when they didn’t return home. It is believed that both kids are together.

The juveniles are Anthony Martinez and Angel Almada (both are 11 years old). Anthony is described as a Hispanic male, 4’8, 70 pounds, black hair, brown eyes and he was last seen wearing a grey sweater, green shorts and grey/orange shoes. Angel is described as a Hispanic male, 4’8, 90 pounds, black hair, brown eyes and he was last seen wearing a blue shirt, tan pants and grey tennis shoes (see attached photos).

The Oxnard Police Department doesn’t suspect any foul play but is urging the public that if they see these two juveniles or have any information as to their whereabouts to immediately contact the Oxnard Police Department.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	3/2/16 1825 hours
LOCATION:	1400 block Deckside Court, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Dora Baughamer; (79 year old white female, 5’-05”, 240, black hair, blue eyes. Last seen wearing a maroon sweatshirt, gray sweatpants with a maroon walker with a seat.)
PREPARED BY:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center (805) 385-7740

DETAILS:

On March 2, 2016 at approximately 1825 hours Dora Baughamer walked away from her home in the 1400 block of Deckside Court in the City of Oxnard. Mrs. Baughamer has been diagnosed with Dementia. The Oxnard Police Department is enlisting the public’s assistance in locating Mrs. Baughamer. Anyone with information as to Mrs. Baughamer whereabouts is asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/2/2016 @ 2030 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member in possession of handgun
DATE/TIME:	March 7, 2016/1950
LOCATION:	Robert Ave and “A” St
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Gilbert Lemos (36 years) Oxnard resident Jessie Cortez (27 years) Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo, 385-7644 Bill.Crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On March 7, 2016 at approximately 1950 hours officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the area of Robert Ave and “A” St. While in this area they attempted to contact two known gang members. As officers approached the subjects, Gilbert Lemos attempted to flee on foot. He was detained after a brief foot pursuit. The second subject, Jessie Cortez, who is on parole, was detained without incident. Lemos and Cortez are both on the gang injunction.

Lemos was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun.

Lemos was arrested for several firearm related violations and Cortez was arrested for violation of parole. Lemos and Cortez were also charged with violation of the gang injunction.
Lemos 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: March 7, 2016/2115