Archives for May 2016

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Firearm)
DATE/TIME:	May 17, 2016 at 0020 hours
LOCATION:	100 Block of Homer Street in Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Jose Granados, 43 years old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Neail Holland, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Neail Holland, Sergeant (805) 385-7600 neail.holland@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On May 17, 2016, at about 0020 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a call of gun shots heard and a subject laying in the 100 block of Homer Street. Upon arrival, they found Jose Granados alone and with two non-life threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment where he is in stable condition.

It is unknown what had transpired before the assault. 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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member in possession of Methamphetamine for sales
DATE/TIME:	May 5, 2016 / 7:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	Cedar St. / N St.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jonathan Zambrano, 25 year old Oxnard resident Arturo Dominguez, 40 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Moses Martinez, Police Officer (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander (805)385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 5, 2016 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) were working directed gang enforcement in the area of C St and Elm St.

As SEU officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation, the vehicle fled and a short, slow speed pursuit ensued. During the pursuit the occupants of the suspect vehicle threw several items from the vehicle. The items were immediately located in the roadways and collected by assisting officers.

After an approximate two minute pursuit the suspect vehicle yielded in the area of N St. and Cedar St. The driver and CDC Parolee, Jonathan Zambrano age 25 years, and passenger, Arturo Dominguez age 40 years were taken into custody by SEU officers. Both Zambrano and Dominguez were identified as members of an active criminal street gang.

The items thrown from the vehicle were identified as baggies containing a combined weight of approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine and a digital scale which is commonly used to weigh narcotics for distribution and sales.

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:	Oxnard and Port Hueneme road closures for The Amgen Tour of California
DATE/TIME:	May 17, 2016 / Approximate Times 1:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard and Port Hueneme
PREPARED BY:	Delana G. Gbenekama, Public Relations and Community Affairs Manager (805) 385-7593,delana.gbenekama@oxnard.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Delana G. Gbenekama, Public Relations and Community Affairs Manager (805) 385-7593,delana.gbenekama@oxnard.org Jamie Brown, Senior Officer, Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit (805) 385-7749,jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Oxnard and Port Hueneme road closures May 17, 2016 for The Amgen Tour of California

OXNARD, Calif.–The Amgen Tour of California, the largest professional cycling race in North America, returns to California May 15-22, 2016. Residents and businesses are advised of temporary road closures in the City of Oxnard and neighboring Port Hueneme planned for Stage 3 of the race on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

Stage 3 of The Amgen Tour of California will begin in Thousand Oaks on May 17 at 11:15 a.m. and pass through Oxnard and Port Hueneme starting at approximately 1 p.m. before concluding in Santa Barbara County at 3:45 p.m.

Motorists are advised to plan accordingly for the following road closures on May 17. While this is a full road closure event, the race will stay to the right of the center median on East Hueneme Road, Ventura Road, and Channel Island Boulevard.

·         The race will reach Oxnard on westbound Hueneme Road at 1:00 p.m.
·         The race will turn right on Ventura Road from Hueneme Road at 1:05 p.m.
·         The race will turn left on Channel Island Boulevard from Ventura Road 1:09 p.m.
·         The race will turn continue straight onto Harbor Boulevard from Channel Island Boulevard at 1:12 p.m.
·         The race will leave the City of Oxnard on Harbor Boulevard at 1:20 p.m.

All times are approximate. The race moves very quickly down the road, and street closures and delays are expected to be as short as possible. All roads will reopen to normal traffic conditions as the race passes each intersection. Motorists may be directed by the California Highway Patrol to pull their cars to the side of the road to allow the cyclists to pass by safely. The race caravan will be traveling at 25 mph. Motorists who happen to be traveling behind the race can drive cautiously behind the caravan until they reach their final destinations.

The public is advised that oncoming traffic will be stopped about 15 minutes before the race. Traffic traveling in the same direction of the race will be allowed until the race approaches. All driveways exiting onto the course will be closed as the race passes. Traffic will be allowed to cross the course until the race approaches.

Emergency vehicles will not be affected by the road closures. Motorists should remain patient while traveling through the event area and are advised to drive cautiously at reduced speeds. All public facilities, parks, and businesses will remain open.

The race will be broadcast live on NBC Sports to 200 countries around the globe. For more information, call 888-777-7517 or visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com.

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