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News release – 6/4/2016

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME: 6-3-2016/ 2000
LOCATION: Beck Park, 600 West Kamala Street.
SUSPECT(S): Daniel Matos 37 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY: David McAlpine, Police Officer
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Cody Collet
Cody.collet@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 3, 2016 at approximately 2000 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police contacted Daniel Matos inside of Beck Park reference possessing and drinking an alcoholic beverage. Matos was subsequently arrested for possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage. Officers searched Matos’ backpack that he was carrying and a loaded semi-automatic handgun was found inside. Matos was additionally arrested for a felon in possession of a firearm.
 
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as 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:  6-4-2016/0012 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Felon in Possession Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME: June 7, 2016 / 11:30 A.M.
LOCATION: 800 block of West Iris Street
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): Fabian Ramirez, 30 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY: Officer Jared Battles, (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Officer Jared Battles, (805) 385-7600
Jared.Battles@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: 
On June 7, 2016, Officers conducted a probation search at a home in the 800 block of West Iris Street for Fabian Ramirez. Ramirez is a convicted felon, who is on probation and prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. During the search, Ramirez was found to be in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia. During a search of the residence, officers located a loaded .380 caliber firearm.  Ramirez was arrested for several firearm and narcotic related offenses.

At the beginning of 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST), 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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Update: Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision 
DATE/TIME: January 6, 2016 / 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Wooley Road at Richmond Avenue
DRIVER: Annette Aragon 
PEDESTRIAN: Angelina Marie Lees 
PREPARED BY: Mike Wood, Traffic Officer (805) 385-7748
mike.wood@oxnardpd.org  
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749
jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org  

Update (see original collision information below):
 
On January 6, 2016, at approximately 5:30 p.m., personnel from the Oxnard Police Department and Oxnard Fire Department responded to a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian in the area of Wooley Road and Richmond Avenue.
 
The pedestrian, later identified as 37-year-old Oxnard resident Angelina Marie Lees, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
 
Traffic investigators from the Oxnard Police Department conducted an extensive investigation and ultimately identified and arrested 30-year-old Oxnard resident Annette Aragon for felony hit and run and driving on a suspended license.
 
The Oxnard Police Department was notified by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office that on Wednesday, June 8, 2016,  Annette Aragon pled guilty to one count of felony hit and run (20001(a) CVC) and driving on a suspended license (14601.1(a) CVC). 
 

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Details:

 
On January 6, 2016, at about 5:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS responded to a hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a female pedestrian.  The collision occurred at the intersection of Wooley Road and Richmond Avenue.
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown vehicle collided into the pedestrian near the intersection.  After the collision, the driver fled in the vehicle in an unknown direction.  The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.             
 
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 6, 2016 / 2330 hours
 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Gang Member Plead Guilty to Robbery with a Firearm
DATE/TIME: May 20, 2015
LOCATION: Vons 450 S. Ventura Rd., Oxnard Ca. 93030
SUSPECT(S): Steven Rae Leal, 21 year old Santa Paula Resident
PREPARED BY: Jonathan Ballow, Detective
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Jonathan Ballow
jonathan.ballow@oxnardpd.org 805-288-3289

DETAILS:
On 05/20/2015, Oxnard police officers responded to Vons located at 450 S. Ventura Rd. reference a robbery.  The officers spoke to the victims of the robbery and learned the suspect used a handgun during the commission of the crime. The suspect, described as a light skinned Hispanic male was observed by Vons Loss Prevention Officers (LPO’s) concealing merchandise.  After passing all manned cash registers and exiting the store with the concealed merchandise he was contacted by the LPO’s.  The suspect then brandished a handgun at the LPO’s and stated “I don’t want to hurt you over some little stuff like this.”  In fear for their lives, the LPO’s retreated back into the store and the suspect left the area.
 
Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) investigated the robbery. During the investigation, VCU investigators were able to positively identify, Steven Leal as the suspect who committed the crime. Leal was arrested and charged with the robbery and a special enhancement for using a handgun during the commission of the crime.
 
The Oxnard Police Department would like to inform citizens that what some might consider a simple arrest for shoplifting can easily turn into a more serious charge of felony robbery. Using force or fear to push past or get away from a store employee or security guard is enough to trigger what is known as an “Estes Robbery” no matter how much merchandise you are suspected of shoplifting. In some cases, when a weapon is used there are additional sentencing enhancements.  
 
On 06/21/16, at the Ventura County Superior Court, Steven Leal pled guilty to robbery. Leal agreed to 8 years in prison for his crime.
 
This is another example of the hard work and dedication by the officers and investigators of the Oxnard Police Department, as well as the collaborative effort from members of the community, crime victims and the District Attorney’s Office.
 
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as 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 the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Update: Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME: Date of Collision: July 17, 2015 / 1545 hours
LOCATION: Saviers Road @ Wolff Street
DRIVER: Andres Ceja, 32 years, Oxnard Resident 
PASSENGER: Desiree Mendez 24-year-old female
PREPARED BY: Traffic Officer Mike Wood (805) 385-7750
mike.wood@oxnardpd.org   
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Traffic Officer Mike Wood (805) 385-7750
mike.wood@oxnardpd.org   

DETAILS:

Update (see original collision information below):
 
The Oxnard Police Department received information that Andres Ceja had failed to appear at court for sentencing on June 9, 2016, and had active warrants issued for his arrest. Ceja had previously pled guilty to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter stemming from the motorcycle crash which occurred on July 17, 2015, where 24-year-old Desiree Mendez was killed.
 
On June 11, 2016, Oxnard police officers on patrol contacted Ceja in the area of Wolf Street and D Street. Ceja was arrested for his outstanding warrants and booked into the Ventura County Jail.   
 
                                                           

 
Details:
 
On Friday, July 17, 2015, at about 3:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Saviers Road and Wolff Street in reference to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles, one being a small motorcycle. 
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle, driven by Andres Ceja and with a female passenger, was traveling northbound on Saviers Road.  The Chevrolet truck was traveling southbound on Saviers Road approaching the intersection of Wolff Street.  For an unknown reason, the motorcycle turned left at Wolff Street and into the direct path of the truck causing a broadside collision.  The impact caused Driver Ceja and his female passenger to be ejected from the motorcycle.  Both of them were transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center with critical injuries.  The female was later pronounced dead at the hospital.  Driver Ceja is currently listed in stable condition.  Driver Trevino was uninjured.         
 
Driver Ceja and his female passenger were not wearing motorcycle helmets at the time 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 Traffic Officer Mike Wood at 805-385-7750 or via email at mike.wood@oxnardpd.org.       

 

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  July 17, 2015 at 2030 hours 
 
 

 
 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Homicide
DATE/TIME: June 12, 2016 at approximately 9 P.M.
LOCATION: 1700 block of South E Street, Oxnard    
VICTIM(S): Name witheld pending family notification  
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett    
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669
ken.tougas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – On June 12, 2016 at approximately 9 P.M., Oxnard police officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 1700 block of South E Street. When officers arrived on scene they located a male shooting victim. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. Unfortunately, the victim died at the hospital.
 
Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit and the Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assume the investigation. The investigation is continuing.
 
This was Oxnard’s sixth homicide of the year.
 
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. There are numerous ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:
 

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  6/13/16 0400 Hrs.
 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Police Release the Names of Homicide Victims
DATE/TIME: June 14, 2016 at approximately 4:30 P.M.
LOCATION: 4800 block of Terrace Avenue
1700 block of South E Street
VICTIM(S): Noe Mosqueda, 31 year old Oxnard Resident
Ramiro Pardo, 41 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7760
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Steven Ramirez (805) 385-7760
Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department is releasing the names of the two homicide victims from this past weekend.
 
Noe Mosqueda, a 31 year old Oxnard resident, was shot and killed on June 10, 2016, at approximately 9:04 P.M. Mosqueda was standing outside his residence in the 4800 block of Terrace Avenue when he was shot and killed by an unknown person.
 
Ramiro Pardo, a 41 year old Oxnard resident, was shot and killed on June 12, 2016, at approximately 9:01 P.M. Pardo was standing in the front yard of a friend’s house in the 1700 block of South E Street when an unknown assailant shot and killed Pardo.
 
Although both murders occurred one day apart, detectives say there is no indication or evidence to believe that the murders are related. Detectives are searching for a motive for both murders, and gang motivation has not been ruled out.
 
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Anyone with information or knowledge about these murders to is asked to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669, or Detective Steven Ramirez at (805) 385-7760.
 
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:  6/14/16 at 1630 hours
 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Suspicious Device
DATE/TIME: June 18, 2016, 11:28 a.m.
LOCATION: 2701 Saviers Rd., Oxnard, CA (Wal Mart) 
VICTIM(S):  
SUSPECT(S):  
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Bakari Myers
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sergeant Bakari Myers (805) 385-7600
Bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On June 18, 2016, at 11:28 a.m., Oxnard Police and Fire personnel were dispatched to a suspicious device at the Wal Mart located at 2701 Saviers Rd.  When police and fire personnel arrived, they located a bowl containing a mixture of bubbling chemicals.  The bowl also had an electrical cord, which was plugged into an outlet, dipped into the substance.
 
As a safety precaution, Wal Mart was evacuated while the substance was examined by the Oxnard Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Unit.  The F.B.I. field office and Ventura County Bomb Squad were also consulted.  After several hours on scene, the Hazardous Materials Unit determined that the suspicious substance was non energetic.  The substance was removed and evidence was collected at the scene.  Video of the possible suspect was collected, and the image of the subject is attached below.
 
If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-7600. 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  June 18, 2016/ 4:50 p.m. 

 
 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police Investigate Two Unrelated Homicides    
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 25, 2016
LOCATION: 1900 block of Norht Ventura Road, Oxnard
1300 block of South C Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Names witheld pending notification to family
SUSPECT(S): Unknown    
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett
(805) 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7645
edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org
Detective Steve Ramirez (805) 385-7760
steve.ramirez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department is investigating two homicides that occurred almost six hours apart in different locations of the city. Preliminary information indicates that the two homicides do not appear to be related.
 
The first homicide occurred at approximately 1700 hours. Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the 1900 block of North Ventura Road. When officers arrived on scene, the located a male in his early 30’s with multiple gunshot wounds. Police officers provided first aid to the victim until paramedics arrived on scene. The victim was rushed to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. Unfortunately, the victim died of his injuries.
 
The second homicide occurred at approximately 2300 hours. Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the 1300 block of South C Street. The officers located a male in his early 20 with multiple gunshot wounds in a nearby parking lot. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived, but pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
 
The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit and Major Crimes Unit responded to both incidents and assumed the investigations. At this point in the investigations, detectives do not have any suspect information. The motive for either homicide is unknown, and gang motivation has not been ruled out.
 
This is Oxnard’s seventh and eight homicides for the year.
 
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Investigators are urging anyone with information about one or both of these homicides to call the Oxnard Police Department. You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information to assist with the investigation. There are numerous ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:
 

 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  June 26, 2016 at 0345 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Scams:  Keeping Oxnard Informed 
DATE/TIME: June 1, 2016
LOCATION: Citywide
PREPARED BY: Detective Crystal Walker
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Recently, your Oxnard Police Department received information that some new scams are on the rise.  The details are different but the situation is the same:  whether the scammer asks you for a donation, advises you owe money, says you have a warrant or responds to a legitimate ad; they all have one objective, to take your money.  Here are a few examples of prevalent scams:
 
  Renter’s Scam:

  • Consumers are lured by a rental home with cheap rent.  Scammers copy information from real rental listings and change information for their benefit (such as lowering the rent to make it more attractive).  Contact is made and a fake application is offered with a request for payment.  Prospective renters wish to see the home and are directed to drive by but until the rental agreement is signed and money wired, they cannot send the keys or arrange for the property to be viewed.  “Owners” are often abroad or unavailable somehow to make face-to-face contact.  A variation of this scam involves a supposed military member selling their vehicle or property from abroad.  The vehicle is often offered at several thousand below Kelly Bluebook listings.
  • Red flag!  The “owner” becomes insistent and pleading when asking for the deposit and it is not forthcoming.
  • Prevention:  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  If an owner wants to rent their property, they will make themselves available to show it or arrange from someone else to do it for them.  Beware if you pay out any money prior to viewing a property.  Also, check the rent ranges for the area where the property is located.  Rental rates that appear too low for an area should be cause for closer scrutiny.

 
Job Application Scam:

  • Persons looking for jobs reply to email solicitations for employment they receive or sign up for job offers on a site.  They fill-out an application and are awarded the job.  The employee performs the job and upon receiving their paycheck, discovers that the check is fraudulent.  The scammer retains all their personal information from the job application.
  • Prevention:  Look out for these signs that something may be amiss.  Some victims have said that they were required to pay for supplies out of their own pocket and the job descriptions are deliberately vague.  Paychecks that appear too generous are often a warning sign.  Beware of scammers offering to pay up-front for work yet to be done.  If you are asked to cash a check that is too large and they ask you to send the remainder elsewhere, you may be involved in a scam.  Lastly, make sure the site you use is reputable.

 
Scams have been circulating for some time and unfortunately, it does not take much to become a victim but with a little preparation you can prevent this from happening to you.  Below are some tips to avoid becoming a victim. 
 
·         Do not give your personal identifying information to anyone that you do not know or did not solicit their services. 
·         Do not respond to any request that you send money or information to someone because you “won” a prize or a lottery.
·         If you are asked to pay bills by any means other than the traditionally accepted methods (cash, check, cashier’s check), BEWARE!  Some scammers have asked potential victims to pay with pre-paid cards.
·         Do not respond to anyone asking you to send money by “wire” transfer.  You are sending cash – you won’t get it back.
 
 

What to do if you are a victim of a scam or identity theft:

     

  •   Accumulate all of the paperwork showing that you have been a victim and contact your local police agency to initiate a report.
  •  If the scam was not completed, you are not a victim.  However, if you would like to report the scam to authorities, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov, https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov or call (202) 326-2222.

 
Other informational links:

  
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  06-01-16/0836 hours