Archives for June 2016

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Bicyclist)
DATE/TIME:	June 24, 2016 / 7:12 a.m.
LOCATION:	Lakehurst Street and Janetwood Drive
DRIVER:	17 year old Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 1:	2001 Ford Expedition
PEDESTRIAN	Gregory Lawrence Dominguez, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 2:	Giant Rincon Mountain Bike

PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 24, 2016, at about 7:12 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS responded to a hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist. The collision occurred on Lakehurst Street north of Janetwood Drive.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Ford Expedition collided into the bicyclist near the intersection. After the collision with the bicyclist, the Ford Expedition swerved to the opposite side of the road and collided with a tree. The driver fled the scene on foot and was located in the area moments later. The driver was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center, and was later arrested. The pedestrian was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center, where he later died as a result of his injuries.

Alcohol and/or drugs may have been 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: June 24, 2016 / 1830 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 16, 2016 / 5:45pm
LOCATION:	300 block Cuesta Del Mar Oxnard, Ca
SUSPECT(S):	Fourteen year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Tim Kelley (805)385-8289

DETAILS:
On June 16, 2016, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar in response to several recent shootings that have occurred in the city. Officers observed a group of juveniles loitering in the alley of the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar. As the officers approached the group one of the juveniles, a fourteen year-old Oxnard resident, discarded a loaded .22 caliber handgun and attempted to flee the area on foot. Officers recovered the handgun and quickly caught and detained the suspect. The suspect was arrested for possession of a loaded and concealed firearm in a public place. The suspect is a known associate of a local Oxnard street gang. The juvenile was booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing 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:	Body-Worn Camera Deployment
DATE/TIME:	June 3, 2016
LOCATION:
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Mike Adair, Commander (805) 385-7600 mike.adair@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Adair, Commander (805) 385-7600 mike.adair@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DETAILS:
Today, the Oxnard Police Department completed phase one of their efforts to equip officers with body-worn cameras. The Department has purchased and assigned 50 camera systems from Taser International, Inc. to officers who normally work uniformed patrol. The officers who will be wearing the cameras completed their training this week and began working the streets with this new equipment. Each camera has the ability to capture high definition video and audio of the various events they encounter.

Body-worn cameras have been shown to enhance the effectiveness of Law Enforcement while promoting professional accountability and aiding in event documentation. A goal of our program is to increase transparency, officer accountability, and enhance the public’s trust and confidence in the Oxnard Police Department. These systems have also been proven to deter violence or other negative behavior by individuals who may otherwise choose to assault a victim or an officer.

Each of the videos captured throughout the officers’ day will be stored in a cloud based storage solution called Evidence.com. The system has the capability to store digital evidence such as videos, photos, and audio files. All of our body-worn camera video files will be stored for a minimum of 3 years and comply with the rules of evidence set by law.

The Department’s body-worn cameras are supported through grant funding and asset forfeiture proceeds. We hope to expand the system in the near future so that all of our patrol officers are outfitted with camera systems.

Two photos are attached: One showing the camera being worn by an officer. The other photo is a screen shot from a body-worn camera video captured last week. The incident was a subject with a gun call at the Ocean-Aire Mobile Home Park on Pleasant Valley Rd. Officers contacted the suspect and the rifle seen in the photo was later determined to be a pellet gun. The suspect was arrested for an unrelated misdemeanor warrant.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 3, 2016 / 10:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	6/5/16, 1230 hours
LOCATION:	100 block of W. Guava St.
VICTIM(S):	Ricardo Lopez, 42 years-old
SUSPECT(S):	n/a
WITNESS(ES):	n/a
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	n/a
LOSS:	n/a
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marc.Amon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 6/5/16 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Ricardo Lopez walked away from his home. He was reported missing by his mother who also informed the officers that he is a dependent adult that suffers from dementia, deafness and is an insulin-dependent diabetic.

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Lopez. If he is seen please contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740 or 911.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of a loaded and concealed firearm
DATE/TIME:	June 9, 2016/ 1620
LOCATION:	Juniper St. @ ‘M’ St
SUSPECT(S):	Esteban Corona (20 year- old Oxnard resident)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Gray Infiniti G35
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Tim Kelley (805)385-8289

DETAILS:
On June 9, 2016, at approximately 4:20 pm, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit were patrolling in the area of Juniper St. and ‘M’ St. in response to a recent shooting. Officers witnessed a gray Infiniti G35 commit a traffic violation and stopped the vehicle. One of the occupants was discovered to be on probation and is a member of a local tagging crew. A probation search was conducted and a loaded 9mm handgun was found hidden underneath the driver’s seat of the car. The driver, 20 year-old Oxnard resident Esteban Corona, was arrested for possession of a loaded and concealed firearm.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 9, 2016/ 1700 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide

DATE/TIME:

June 11, 2016, 9:04 p.m.

LOCATION:

4800 block of Terrace Avenue, Oxnard, CA

VICTIM(S):

Name Withheld Pending Family Notification

SUSPECT(S):

WITNESS(ES):

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

LOSS:

PREPARED BY:

Detective Edgar Fernandez

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Detective Steven M. Ramirez II (805) 385-7760
steven.ramirez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On June 10, 2016, at 9:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to a call of a shooting victim in the 4800 block of Terrace Avenue. Upon arrival officers located a victim inside a nearby residence. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. Unfortunately, the victim later succumbed to his injuries.

Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Investigators were notified and responded to the scene to assume the investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

This was Oxnard’s fifth homicide of the year.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-7600. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1(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:	Arrest for Possession of a Loaded Gun, Narcotics, Resisting Arrest, and a Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	June 28, 2016 / 12:40 PM
LOCATION:	Area of Azalea St at Lantana St
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Nastasha Sattiewhite, 27 year old Oxnard Resident Lester Washington, 47 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On June 28, 2016, at about 12:40 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in 1300 block of Azalea St. where the recent homicide occurred. Officers noticed a large group of subjects at a vehicle which was in the middle of the street blocking both lanes near Azalea St at Lantana St.

When officers approached the subjects the car quickly sped away from them attempting to avoid contact with the officers. A short pursuit ensued in the neighborhood and during the pursuit a loaded firearm was discarded from the vehicle. The vehicle collided with a parked car in the neighborhood and both occupants fled on foot from the vehicle. After a brief foot pursuit both suspects were apprehended.

Sattiewhite was arrested for possession of a firearm, resisting arrest, and narcotics. Washington was arrested for vehicle pursuit and resisting arrest.

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

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: 06/28/16 / 1430 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fugitive arrested
DATE/TIME:	June 16, 2016 / 11:00pm
LOCATION:	4800 block of Dunbar St. Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Renteria 20 year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Tim Kelley (805)385-8289

DETAILS:

On Thursday, June 16, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were patrolling in the area of Saviers Rd. and Pleasant Valley Rd. when they observed 20 year-old Oxnard resident Luis Renteria riding a bicycle in the area. Officers recognized Renteria and were aware that Renteria was a wanted fugitive. Renteria attempted to flee from officers however; Renteria was captured a short time later in the 4800 block of Dunbar Dr.

Renteria was arrested on June 12, 2016 by the California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) Police Department for possession of a stolen vehicle. Renteria escaped from the CSUCI booking facility and managed to elude capture. Renteria was turned over to the custody of CSUCI Police Department.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant Yields Felony Vandalism Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 1, 2016, 7:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	500 Block Winchester Drive
VICTIM(S):	Union Pacific Railroad
SUSPECT(S):	Brian Landry, 28 years old, Oxnard Resident
LOSS:	Over $5,000
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective John Brisslinger John.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: DETAILS: On May 14, 2016, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the area of McWayne Boulevard south of Arcturus Avenue in regarding a report of subjects tagging (graffiti) with aerosol paint on one of the railroad box cars. Upon arrival the officers witnessed two subjects tagging a single box car. The two subjects observed the officers and fled on foot. Officers located fresh graffiti vandalism on the Box Car along with several monikers from an Oxnard based tagging crew.

A follow up investigation on June 1, 2016, led detectives to the 500 Block of Winchester Drive where a search warrant was served at 0700 hours. Brian Landry, 28 years was arrested for graffiti vandalism on a box car. The box car was temporarily situated in Oxnard and is owned and operated by Union Pacific Railroad Company. Landry was booked into the Ventura County jail on charges of felony graffiti vandalism, section 594 (b) (1) of the California Penal Code. A conservative estimate of the box car damage is over $5,000. Union Pacific Railroad Company will prosecute any person found vandalizing their property. The Union Pacific Railroad Company would also like to remind the public it is a misdemeanor crime to loiter within 20 feet on either side of a railroad track without the express consent and approval of the railroad company and or land owner.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety. 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 (805) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/canyacyus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/01/2016 / 2:00 pm

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, June 11, 2016 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Traffic Officer Mike Wood
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Saturday, June 11, 2016, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Oxnard. The checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Channel Islands Blvd. west of M Street. This location was chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol-related arrests and/or DUI collisions.

The checkpoint resulted in the following:

524 vehicles through
518 drivers screened
Five DUI investigations
Two DUI alcohol arrests
One DUI drug arrest
Eight citations issued to unlicensed drivers
15 total citations issued
Three vehicles towed

One motorist was arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana. Another motorist was found to be nearly three times over the legal limit of alcohol.

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.