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News Release – Death Investigation – 7/5/2016

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Death Investigation    
DATE/TIME: July 3, 2016, 9:a.m.
LOCATION: 301 West Vineyard Avenue, Timbers Apartments
VICTIM(S): Billy Navarro, 24 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): None
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett
(805) 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detectie Jaime Miranda
jaime.miranda@Oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7680

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit are investigating a death that occurred at the Timbers Apartments, located at 301 West Vineyard Avenue.
 
On July 3, 2016 at approximately 9:00 a.m., Oxnard police officers were called to investigate a possible trespassing in one of the apartments. Officers searched the apartment and found a deceased male, later identified as 24 year old Billy Navarro. It appeared that Navarro died of a gunshot wound. Navarro was the former resident of the apartment in which he was found.
 
Detectives are still investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7680. You can also provide information anonymously by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.   
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  July 5, 2016, 1:00 p.m. 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police and Fire announce National Night Out events across the City, next Tuesday, August 2nd
DATE/TIME: August 2nd, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and August 3rd, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: August 2nd
North District:  North Oxnard Methodist Church
1801 Joliet Place, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
 
West District:  Sycamore Senior Village
333 North “F” Street, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 
East District:  Del Sol Park
1800 Camino del Sol, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
 
August 3rd
South District:  Centro Cristiano Familiar de Oxnard
451 W. Hueneme Road, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY: Detective Crystal Walker
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Oxnard residents are partnering with the Oxnard Police and Fire Departments to bring you a series of National Night Out (NNO) events scheduled for next Tuesday, August 2, 2016 and Wednesday, August 3, 2016.
 
NNO is a national effort of cities, law enforcement agencies, crime prevention organizations, community groups and neighborhoods. Along with traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals, visits from local officials and law enforcement, safety fairs, and youth events.
 
National Night Out is designed to: (1) heighten crime prevention awareness, (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs, (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that community members are organized, vigilant and willing to report crime.
 
Events throughout Oxnard will bring the District Teams who patrol and serve each District to a location where they can meet their neighborhood members.  District Teams focus on crime, traffic safety, and quality of life issues at the neighborhood level and need the public’s help to best do their jobs.  Also participating in the event is the Oxnard Fire Department who will be sharing risk reduction and fire prevention strategies. 
 
There is still time to schedule your own event!  Just follow the below steps to have your own NNO event:

  • Each group that is participating is asked to notify the police department so that we can make arrangements to stop by. 
  • You do not have to be part of an organized group (Neighborhood Council, Neighborhood Watch) to have an event. 
  • This is about neighbors getting to know neighbors and celebrating together! 
  • Contact your beat coordinator for assistance in setting up your event. 
  • We can’t wait to hang out with you!

 
If you have any questions regarding National Night Out events in Oxnard, please contact Detective Crystal Walker at (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  07-26-16/1425 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME: July 25, 2016 / 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 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:

On Monday, July 25, 2016, between 1:00 p.m. and 6 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department will be deploying officers throughout the city limits to conduct bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement.
 
The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists.  Pedestrians are reminded to obey regulatory traffic signs and only travel in areas where it is permitted and safe to walk. Bicyclists should follow all traffic laws and wear an appropriate helmet at all times to minimize injuries in the case of a collision or fall. 
 
Drivers are also reminded to share the road and watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel on our roadways.  Extra caution should be used near schools and crosswalks. California law requires drivers to maintain a distance of three feet when passing bicyclists.  If a driver is unable to give a bicyclist three feet, due to traffic or road conditions (including the weather and width of the highway), the driver must slow to a reasonable speed and pass when it would not endanger the bicyclist. 
 
Funding for this operation is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation    
DATE/TIME: July 29, 2016 at approximately 5:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 800 block of Cooper Road, north alley
VICTIM(S): Name withheld 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 Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688
miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – On July 29, 2016 at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department received a call for service of an unresponsive person in the north alley of the 800 block of Cooper Road. When officers arrived, they located a Hispanic male victim in his mid 20’s lying in the alley. It appeared that the victim had been assaulted. Emergency medical services (EMS) responded to the scene, but the victim was pronounced deceased. Major Crimes Investigators were notified and responded. This incident is being investigated as a homicide.
 
This is Oxnard’s ninth 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. Investigators are urging anyone with information about this homicide 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:  July 29, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Replica Firearm Related Arrest
DATE/TIME: July 12, 2016/1412 hours
LOCATION: 1300 Block Edgewood Way Oxnard, Ca 
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): 17 Year Old Juvenile (name withheld) Oxnard resident
16 Year Old Juvenile ( name withheld) Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Jeff McGreevy
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sergeant Jeff McGreevy, (805) 797-8021
Jeffrey.mcgreevy@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:On July 12, 2016 at approximately 1300 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team received a tip from a citizen that a young man was in the courtyard of an apartment complex with a gun in his waistband. Officers arrived at the apartment complex in the 1300 block of Edgewood Way and found a 16 year old male who matched the description exactly.

 
Officers made contact with him and he immediately reached for his waistband and tried to run away. One officer was able to control the suspect’s hands and quickly take him into custody without further incident. The 16 year old suspect had a replica semi-automatic handgun in his front waistband and a second replica firearm in his backpack. Because our officer’s arrived on-scene within minutes, they were able to quickly locate, identify and restrain the suspect with minimal force. This was a rapidly evolving situation and it was mitigated peacefully due to the quick actions of the on-scene officers. 
 
This incident is a clear example of how our partnerships with the community directly resulted in real time information sharing on quality of life issues surrounding this complex and gang activity. The reporting party in this incident was able to communicate directly with the responding officers and provide detailed information and descriptions that resulted in both juveniles being arrested. One of the persons arrested was a documented member of a criminal street gang.
 
The 16 year old who had possessed the replica firearms was arrested for resisting arrest, possession of illegal prescription medication, and for altering a replica firearm. A second male juvenile who was with the first suspect was also arrested for a violation of probation and later released to a parent.
 
In an effort to address the increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.
 
Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Case #16-71931
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  July 13, 2016/1520 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Post Release Offender arrested for Felony transportation of narcotics and possession of ammunition by a convicted Felon.
DATE/TIME: 7/22/2016 / 1000 hours
LOCATION: Patterson Road/Wooley Road Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): Rafael Arias,  48 year old Santa Paula resident
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Senior Officer Chip Buttell        
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sergeant Jeff McGreevy
Jeffrey.McGreevy@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:On 7-22-16, at approximately 10:00 AM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team conducted a traffic stop at Patterson Road and Wooley Road.  The driver of the vehicle was identified as Rafael Arias who is a Post Release Offender (PROS) and convicted Felon. Officers noticed that Arias was extremely nervous when they contacted him conducted a compliance search of his person and his vehicle.


During the search a quantity of methamphetamine was found in his pockets and also in his car. Officers also found several rounds of small caliber ammunition in his vehicle. Because of Arias’ long criminal history, he is considered a prohibited person from possessing firearms and ammunition. Arias was arrested for Felony transportation of narcotics and for being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition, also a Felony.


The Post Release Offender program was created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment. 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 are not considered.



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 Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Gun in Vehicle with Arrest
DATE/TIME: July 13, 2016 / 7:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Lark Street @ Saviers Road
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): Daniel Gutierrez (39 year-old Oxnard resident)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): Silver Chevy Monte Carlo
PREPARED BY: Alex Rangel, Sergeant (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Alex Rangel, Sergeant (805) 385-7600  alex.rangel@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On July 13, 2016 at approximately 7:30 a.m. an Oxnard police officer stopped a silver Chevy Monte Carlo for a traffic violation in the area of Lark Street and Saviers Road.
During the traffic stop the front passenger, Daniel Gutierrez, was found to be a convicted felon and was on probation. A probation search was conducted and a loaded handgun was located near Gutierrez. Gutierrez was arrested for various weapons and drug related violations.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  July 13, 2016 / 11:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Police Make Arrest in Camper Homicide Investigation
DATE/TIME: June 25, 2016 at approximately 1715 hours
LOCATION: 1930 North Ventura Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Christopher Camper, 32 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S): Christopher Gaston, 36 year old Oxnard resident
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
edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7645

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit made an arrest in the homicide investigation of 32 year old Christopher Camper. Detectives arrested Christopher Gaston, a 36 year old Oxnard resident, and charged him in the shooting death of Camper.
 
The homicide occurred on June 25, 2016 at approximately 5:15 P.M. Camper was standing at a bus stop located at 1930 North Ventura Road. Detectives believe Gaston drove up to Camper and shot him multiple times, killing him. Gaston then fled the area in his vehicle, which is described as a silver 1990’s model Cadillac sedan.
 
According to detectives investigating the case, the motive for the murder appears to be a longstanding personal feud over property.
 
Gaston was arrested for murder on July 20, 2016 at Ventura County Jail. Gaston was already in custody on an unrelated criminal offense.
 
Detectives will continue to investigate this case. 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 regarding the murder of Christopher Camper is asked to contact Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7645. You can also provide information anonymously by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. 

     
                Christopher Camper             Christopher Gaston

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  July 21, 2016 at 9 a.m. 
 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Gang member in possession of stolen handgun, Post Release Offender Arrest 
DATE/TIME: July 23, 2016/ 0130 Hours
LOCATION: Seventh Street and A Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): California, State of 
SUSPECT(S): Lionel Marin (40 years) Oxnard resident, Marcos Madrid (38) Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY: Officer David Castillo
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Commander Chris Williams, 385-7600
Christopher.Williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: 

On July 23, 2016 at approximately 0127 hours, officers from the Central Business District were patrolling the area of Seventh Street and A Street when they observed a stolen vehicle driving in the area. As the officers attempted to stop the vehicle, several occupants fled. Lionel Marin and Marcos Madrid were located in the area. Marin was found to have discarded a loaded firearm while fleeing from officers. Marin is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm. Marin was arrested for several weapons violations and fleeing from officers.
                       
Madrid is currently on Post Release Community Supervision and was arrested for violating the conditions of his supervised release.  
 
Marin and Madrid are both documented members of a criminal street gang and were booked into the Ventura County Jail.
 
The Post Release Offender program was created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment. 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 are not considered.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  July 23, 2016/1900

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Robbery Arrests
DATE/TIME: July 08, 2016 / 4:49pm
LOCATION: Asahi Market, 660 S. Oxnard Blvd.
VICTIM(S): Asahi Market
SUSPECT(S): Jose Rivera of Oxnard, 18 years and Gaspar Suarez of Oxnard, 21 years
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Detective Michael Velasquez (805)385-7600
Violent Crimes Unit
michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org  
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Michael Velasquez (805)385-7600
Violent Crimes Unit
michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org  

DETAILS:

On 07-08-16 at approximately 4:49pm, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the Asahi Market located at 660 South Oxnard Blvd regarding a robbery that occurred at that location.
 
Two suspects entered the business, produced a replica firearm and assaulted the clerk at the business.  Both suspects fled the business prior to Officers arrival. One of the suspects fled in a black SUV.  Gaspar Suarez, was located a short distance away and matched the description of one of the suspects involved in the robbery. Gaspar was identified as being involved in the robbery and was arrested. 
 
Later that evening Officers on patrol in the area of the 2000 block of San Benito Ave located the black SUV and the driver of the vehicle, Jose Rivera, was identified as the other party involved in the robbery at Asahi Market was arrested.
 
If anyone has information about this robbery, please contact Detective Michael Velasquez 805-385-7600 or via email at michael.velasquez@oxnarpd.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:  July 09, 2016 / 0102 hours