Archives for August 2016

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen vehicle, barricaded subject arrest
DATE/TIME:	August 6^th, 2016 / 1410 hours
LOCATION:	1720 Jones Way, Oxnard CA.

SUSPECT(S):	Jimmy Frederick, 25 years

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Snyder Lance Deliver truck

PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Martin Cook
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Martin Cook (385-8289) martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On August 6^th, at approximately 0700 hours, a white Snyder-Lance delivery truck was making a delivery to the rear of the Vons grocery store at Fifth Street and Ventura Road when an unknown subject stole the full size box truck delivery vehicle. At approximately 1100 hours, an Oxnard resident called the police department to report finding the stolen delivery vehicle possibly abandoned in the middle of the street in front of 1720 Jones Way.

When Officers from the Oxnard Police Department arrived, they found that the vehicle was still in the middle of the street, but an unknown subject (later identified as Jimmy Frederick) was inside the vehicle. Officers attempted to contact Frederick and direct him out of the vehicle, but Frederick refused to exit the vehicle. Frederick then barricaded himself in the rear storage/ hauling area of the covered delivery truck.

After Frederick barricaded himself inside the storage area, officers secured the scene and deployed a non-lethal Pepperball device; however Frederick refused to exit. Additional Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit/ SWAT Team) and K-9 Unit arrived at the scene a short time later. After an additional forty-five minute stand-off, Frederick finally emerged from his barricaded position inside of the delivery truck. Frederick was refusing to follow surrender commands and officers used an electronic control device (“taser”) to subdue Frederick. Frederick was then taken into custody without further incident. Frederick was arrested for 10851(a) VC and 148(a) PC.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit/ SWAT Team) is committed to reducing gang crimes, gun violence and violent crime 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

August 6^th, 2016 / 1700 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	September 1, 2016 / 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Saturday

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

In California, this deadly crime led to 867 deaths and over 23,000 serious injuries in 2013 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Nationally, the latest data shows over 10,000 were killed by an impaired driver. Over the course of the past three years, Oxnard officers have investigated 646 DUI collisions, which have claimed 10 lives and resulted in another 436 injuries.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes.

Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol. Everyone should be mindful that if you’re taking medication – whether prescription or over-the-counter – drinking even small amounts of alcohol can greatly intensify the impairment affects.

Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive.The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life-saving role. They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all from one screen.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 31, 2016 / 1530 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Auto Theft Crisis – Auto Theft Prevention
DATE/TIME:	August 16, 2016
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Detective Enrique Alvarez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Enrique Alvarez, (805) 385-7650 enrique.alvarez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: During the month of August, the Oxnard Police Department noticed an increase of vehicles being stolen due to keys being left behind in the vehicle. It has been determined that one in every three vehicles that are stolen in the city of Oxnard are being stolen due to keys being left in unlocked vehicles or vehicles being left running unattended.

In the weeks ahead, the Oxnard Police Department will be enforcing a City of Oxnard Ordinance which indicates that no vehicles shall be left running unattended. A citation of $65 will be issued to vehicles that are left running unattended.

The following tips will assist the community in preventing the theft of vehicles:

Do not leave keys in your vehicle whether the vehicle is running or not.
Do not leave keys in the ignition with the engine running unattended.
Make sure to lock your vehicle and use an anti-theft device.
Do not leave any valuable items in your vehicle. When items of value are left in the vehicle in plain sight, thieves will usually break the windows to steal your property.
Do not park in dark alleys or areas with low lighting.

Oxnard Police encourages our community to immediately report any suspicious activity or call 805-385-7740. Persons with additional information on auto theft-related issues are encouraged to call Oxnard Police Department Detective Enrique Alvarez at 805-385-7650.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 16, 2016/ 6:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest for Child Endangerment and Criminal Threats
DATE/TIME:	August 3, 2016 at 2:30pm
LOCATION:	400 Block of Cuesta Del Mar Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Rubicel Jardinez, 22 year old, Oxnard resident
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:

On August 3, 2016 at 2:30pm, the Oxnard Police Department responded to a domestic violence call in the 400 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive. When our officer arrived he contacted the suspect, Rubicel Jardinez, who was now standing just outside of the apartment. Jardinez was armed with a knife and immediately began shouting aggressively at the officer.

Shortly after contact was made, Jardinez began to walk towards our officer while threatening with the knife. Jardinez then changed the direction he was walking and turned towards a group of children that were standing nearby. The officer used his Electronic Control Device (ECD) to take Jardinez to the ground. At this point other officers arrived and Jardinez struggled before being handcuffed. One officer suffered minor scrapes during the struggle. Jardinez was not injured during the incident.

This is yet another example of our officers using all of the tools available to them to end a violent confrontation with little or no injuries to any of those involved. This incident could have very easily turned deadly but only a minor injury resulted from the event.

Jardinez was booked into the Ventura County Jail for domestic violence battery, child endangerment, branding a knife, and criminal threats.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/3/2016, 7:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Warrant / Battery on a Peace Officer Arrest
DATE/TIME:	August 13, 2016 at 7:17 A.M.
LOCATION:	1900 Blk. W. Fifth St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Luis Garcia, 30 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant (805) 385-7778 Bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 8/13/16, at 7:17 A.M. officers were dispatched to check the wellbeing of a nude male that was seen near the Boys and Girls Club in the 1900 blk. of West Fifth St. When officers arrived on scene the suspect, later identified as Jose Luis Garcia, began threatening officers. Garcia threw rocks at officers and then climbed a tree in the park. While Garcia was in the tree, officers were able to identify tattoos on Garcia’s body which aided in his identification. After officers identified Garcia a records check revealed that he had 2 misdemeanor warrants and was on probation for driving under the influence of drugs, battery against a peace officer, and resisting a peace officer with threats or violence.

Officers spent several minutes attempting to negotiate with Garcia so that they could safely take him into custody. Garcia was behaving erratically and admitted to using cocaine and meth prior to being contacted by the police. After several minutes of negotiating, Garcia fell off the tree and was taken into custody by the officers. As Garcia was being taken into custody, he spat blood on the face of one of the officers. Garcia had been chewing on what appeared to be a Sweetgum Tree seed pod and had cut the inside of his mouth. Garcia was medically cleared and transported to the Ventura County Jail. Garcia was booked for his warrants, battery on a peace officer (spitting blood on the officer’s face), and for being under the influence of drugs.

Incidents like this have become an increasing trend with the prevalence of dangerous drugs. When officers are dealing with suspects that are under the influence, officers often have to make split second decisions regarding uses of force as suspects that are under the influence often resist arrest and do not follow instructions.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Convicted felon arrested for possession of a firearm and narcotics for sale
DATE/TIME:	August 26, 2016 / 07:25 a.m.
LOCATION:	3700 Dunkirk Drive Oxnard, Ca.
SUSPECT(S):	Aron Linman 35 years old, Ventura resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver 2004 Cadillac CTS
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Rocky Marquez, (805) 385-7600 rocky.marquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On August 26, 2016 at approximately 7:25 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 3700 block of Dunkirk Drive, in Oxnard, reference a report of a male subject possibly passed out in a vehicle on the roadway.

Upon arrival patrol officers located Aron Linman passed out behind the wheel of a silver 2004 Cadillac CTS. Linman had a loaded 9mm handgun in a holster on his hip. Linman was contacted and arrested without incident. Additional ammunition, a large amount of narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia were also found in the vehicle.

It was determined that Linman is a previously convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Linman was subsequently arrested for several firearms and narcotics related offenses; as well as, an outstanding felony warrant for a previous weapons related charge.

This arrest was the result of a neighborhood resident simply calling 911 to report the suspicious activity. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 26, 2016 / 09:40 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sting Operation (furnishing alcohol to minors)
DATE/TIME:	8-24-16/1600-2000 hours
LOCATION:	Various locations – Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Tony Aliaro – 60 year old Oxnard resident Ben Bustos – 56 year old Oxnard resident Kyle Stahl – 28 year old Oxnard resident Ryan Miller – 33 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Charles Buttell, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Charles Buttell, Senior Officer charles.buttell@oxnardpd.org (805)-385-7600

DETAILS:DETAILS:

On 8/24/16 members of the Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team and The State of California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) conducted a sting operation to apprehend offenders who furnish alcohol to minors. Four men were arrested for 25658(a) of the Business and Professions Code for furnishing alcohol to minors.

Oxnard Police Officers selected high traffic areas that have convenience stores and liquor stores that sell alcoholic beverages. Several underage decoys who are under the age of 21, loitered in front of these stores and asked people if they would buy them beer. The decoys would tell people that they were not old enough to buy alcohol and asked people if they would go into the store and buy the beer for them. Over a four hour period four men agreed to furnish alcoholic beverages to the minors.

Each suspect was observed taking money from the decoys and entering the stores to buy alcoholic beverages. Each of the four suspects came back outside and handed alcoholic beverages to the underage decoys. The men were detained a short distance away from the stores and questioned. Each suspect admitted that they had bought beer for the minors and they understood that they were not old enough to buy the alcohol themselves. Each of the suspects were issued a misdemeanor citation for 25658(a) of the Business and Professions Code and released from the scene. The retail locations did not commit any violations and they were unaware of our presence during the time of the operation. The alcoholic beverages were later returned to the stores after the arrests were made.

The Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team focuses on crime and quality of life issues at the neighborhood level with a focus on Community Policing and Problem Solving. This includes working with other agencies such as The Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control to address those issues.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	SWAT Team Serves Search Warrant at Drug House
DATE/TIME:	8-26-16/0700 hours
LOCATION:	1300 Block Lawrence Way Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Terry Carlton-49 year old Oxnard resident Tatsha Carlton-46 year old Oxnard resident Gonzalo Duarte – 35 year old Oxnard resident Eduardo Banales – 32 year old Oxnard resident Carlos Robledo – 50 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy, Neighborhood Policing Team Supervisor
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	jeffrey.mcgreevy@oxnardpd.org, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT) concluded a three week investigation into suspected drug use and sales at residence in the 1300 block of Lawrence Way which is in the West District. This location has been the source of police calls for service for months regarding suspected drug activity, suspicious persons loitering in front, people living in cars, suspicious cars coming and going as well as persons coming and going at all hours of the night. Officers made four arrests, recovered stolen property and found a stolen Honda on the street.

The West District Coordinators initiated an investigation and eventually obtained enough information to seek a search warrant regarding suspected narcotics activity from this home. The search warrant was served this morning by the Oxnard Police Department SWAT Team just after 8:00 a.m.. As the SWAT team approached the house to knock on the front door two men ran out the back and tried to escape. They were quickly detained by officers on the back side of the house who had been pre-positioned there to watch the back.

Four men were interviewed by investigators at the scene and ultimately arrested for a variety of narcotics violations. Two large dogs were taken for safe keeping by Oxnard Animal Control as they were not vaccinated or licensed. Code Compliance inspected an illegal structure discovered in the backyard that was being lived in. They will be issuing the homeowner a civil citation for city code violations related to the illegal structure and for having inoperable vehicles parked on the front lawn.

Terry Carlton is the person found to be in charge of the house. His mother is reportedly the legal owner of the home and he lives there with two of his siblings. Narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia were found inside his bedroom and he also admitted that narcotic users frequent his residence and use drugs there. Carlton was arrested for several narcotics violations with the most serious being a violation of 11366 of the Health and Safety Code for maintaining a drug house. This violation relates to operating or maintaining a place where illegal narcotics are consumed.

Tatsha Carlton (Terry’s sister) came to the police station later in the afternoon and was interviewed. She was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant and issued a misdemeanor citation for possession of stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia and released.

Three other men were arrested at the house: Gonzalo Duarte was arrested for drug possession, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of burglary tools; Eduardo Banales was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and misappropriation of found property; Carlos Robledo was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance

Investigators also noticed a stolen car parked on street just two doors down from the house being searched. This 1998 Honda Civic was stolen in Oxnard five days ago on August 21^st. The car was recovered and will be returned to the owner. Investigators are still trying to determine if there is a link between the stolen car and the drug activity. Photos of the five suspects are attached.

The Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team focuses on crime and quality of life issues at the neighborhood level with a focus on Community Policing and Problem Solving. This investigation is still on-going as one of the persons listed in the warrant was not located. The Oxnard Police Department will continue to monitor this residence and work closely with the Marina West community and neighborhood council.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/26/16, 1500 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	August 13, 2016 / 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Saturday

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

In California, this deadly crime led to 867 deaths and over 23,000 serious injuries in 2013 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Nationally, the latest data shows over 10,000 were killed by an impaired driver. Over the course of the past three years, Oxnard officers have investigated 634 DUI collisions, which have claimed 10 lives and resulted in another 424 injuries.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes.

Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol. Everyone should be mindful that if you’re taking medication – whether prescription or over-the-counter – drinking even small amounts of alcohol can greatly intensify the impairment affects.

Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive.The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life-saving role. They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all from one screen.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm/Narcotics Sales arrest
DATE/TIME:	August 12, 2016 6:36 P.M
LOCATION:	Commercial Ave./Oxnard Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Marlow Hartson, 53 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7600 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On August 12, 2016 at approximately 6:36 P.M, a patrol officer, assigned to the Neighborhood Policing Team, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Commercial Ave and Oxnard Blvd. During a search of the vehicle using police K-9 Koa, two ounces of methamphetamine, four and a half grams of Heroin and drug sales paraphernalia was located in the vehicle. A .22 caliber handgun was also located in the vehicle. The driver, Marlow Hartson, a 53 year old Oxnard resident, is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms. Marlow was arrested and charged with various drug and firearms violations.

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.