Archives for November 2016

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision (Update)
DATE/TIME:	November 7, 2016 / 4:26 p.m.
LOCATION:	Gisler Avenue at Elm Street
DRIVER:	Sonny Ramos, 37-year-old Oxnard resident
VEHICLE:	2001Chevy Pickup Truck
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Senior Officer (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Update (Refer to original collision information below):

On November 8, 2016, the driver involved in the serious injury traffic collision, identified as Sonny Ramos, was treated at the Ventura County Reginal Medical Center for injuries sustained during the collision.

Based on the investigation, it was determined that, at the time of the collision, Ramos was driving the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and was driving with a suspended license. As a result, Ramos was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol while causing bodily injury to another person (23153 (a)(b) CVC), and driving while his license was suspended or revoked (14601.2 CVC). The suspension was from a prior DUI. Ramos was booked into the Ventura County Main Jail with a bail of $250,000.

Two of the children injured during the collision are still admitted in the hospital. The 2-year-old child is listed in stable condition and the 8-year-old child is listed in critical condition. The 15-year-old child was treated for minor injuries and release from the hospital on November 7, 2016.

An investigation is ongoing and anyone who has information about this collision is encouraged to contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

(Photo of Sonny Ramos)

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Fire personnel had to use rescue tools to remove Ramos from the vehicle and rescue the children from the apartment. Ramos and the three children were transported to local area hospitals for injuries ranging from minor to critical. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the collision and whether alcohol and/or drugs was involved.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 8, 2016 / 4:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:	11/07/2016 @ 1500
LOCATION:	1300 block Ventura Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Melgoza, Osvaldo 20 years old
LOSS:	Victim sustained minor injuries
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant D. Klug
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant D. Klug (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On Monday November 7, 2016 at about 1700 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a family dispute in the 1300 block of Ventura Blvd.

Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim who advised them that his son had attacked him with a sharpened pencil. The victim sustained minor injuries in the attack. The suspect had fled from the home prior to officers’ arrival.

On Tuesday November 8, 2016 officers observed the suspect in the 1300 block of Ventura Blvd. and a foot pursuit was initiated. Officers pursued the suspect through several neighborhoods, and with the assistance of the Ventura County Sheriff’s helicopter, eventually took the suspect into custody without incident in the 1000 block of Orange Dr.

The suspect was charged with 245(a)(4) PC Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and 148(a) PC resisting arrest. The suspect was booked into Ventura County Main Jail.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call the police department 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 (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: 11/08/2016 @ 0930 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	November 8, 2016 at 06:18 a.m.
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Bl. @ J St.
VICTIM(S):	24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Nicholas Coronado, 18 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jeff Long, Sergeant (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On November 8, 2016, at approximately 0314 hours, officers responded to a call of acarjacking that just occurred. At approximately 0352 hours, Oxnard and Port Hueneme officers were involved in a pursuit with the suspect vehicle. Officers lost the vehicle in the area of Gonzales Rd. and Gina Dr. when the suspect vehicle drove into oncoming traffic to avoid apprehension.

On November 8, 2016, at approximately 0618 hours, members of the community reported a suspicious subject knocking on doors in the area of Gina Dr. Based on the area and the description given by community members it was believed to possibly be the suspect from the earlier carjacking. Officers arrived in the area and located the suspect in the 1600 Blk. of Oneida Pl. The suspect was identified as Nicholas Coronado. Coronado was later positively identified as the suspect responsible for the carjacking and vehicle pursuit.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 8, 2016 / 0745 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking/Felony Evading
DATE/TIME:	November 8, 2016 at 3:14 a.m.
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Bl. @ J St.
VICTIM(S):	24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic, male, mid 20’s, wearing dark clothing
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jeff Long, Sergeant (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On November 8, 2016, at approximately 0314 hours, officers were dispatched to the area of Channel Islands Boulevard and J Street regarding a male suspect walking down the street with a rifle. As officers were responding, a second reporting party advised a suspect pointed a rifle at him and stole his vehicle near the intersection of Channel Islands Bl. at C Street.

Several officers were dispatched to check the area. Surrounding law enforcement agencies were notified of the carjacking. At approximately 0352 hours, officers from the Port Hueneme Police Department observed the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle fled from officers. Port Hueneme Officers initiated a vehicle pursuit. Shortly thereafter, Oxnard Police Officers took over the pursuit which lasted approximately 15 minutes. The suspect vehicle attempted to evade officers at a high rate of speed running several red lights in major intersections. Eventually the suspect vehicle was lost on Gonzales Road when it drove on the wrong side of the roadway with oncoming traffic. The suspect is outstanding and the investigation is ongoing.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call the police department 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 (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: November 8, 2016 / 0635 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed robbery
DATE/TIME:	November 7, 2016/1500 hours
LOCATION:	Ben’s Laundromat at 501 Cooper Road
VICTIM(S):	84 year old male (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	#1 16 year old male juvenile #2 15 year old male juvenile
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Currency
PREPARED BY:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bill Crisostomo (805) 385-7644 Bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 7, 2016 at 1500 hours officers responded to a disturbance call at Ben’s Laundromat at 501 Cooper Road. Officer’s made contact with an 84 year old male employee who had been beaten with an improvised weapon during a robbery of the business.

During the investigation, officers were able to ascertain one juvenile male had entered the business and confronted the victim while the second acted as a lookout. The suspect who entered, robbed the victim of currency after violently beating him for several minutes with the weapon. They then both fled.

Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) officers who were conducting gang enforcement in the area of the business detained two male juveniles leaving the area. One the juveniles attempted to discard a long stick with a large nail secured to it. The juveniles were detained and ultimately identified as the suspects in the robbery. The weapon used during the robbery and the property taken was recovered.

The victim was transported to the hospital and treated for his injuries.

The juveniles are charged with robbery, conspiracy, elder abuse and assault with a deadly weapon. They were lodged into 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 7, 2016

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	November 7, 2016 / 4:26 p.m.
LOCATION:	Gisler Avenue at Elm Street
DRIVER:	Sonny Ramos, 37-year-old Oxnard resident
VEHICLE:	2001Chevy Pickup Truck
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Senior Officer (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 7, 2016, at about 4:26 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the area of Gisler Avenue and Elm Street regarding a serious injury traffic collision in which a vehicle collided into an apartment located at the California Garden Apartments, 1644 Gisler Avenue. Preliminary investigation indicates that the driver, identified as Sonny Ramos, was traveling eastbound on Elm Street and failed to stop for a stop sign at the intersection of Elm Street and Gisler Avenue. Ramos continued eastbound through the intersection and drove off the roadway colliding into the apartment injuring three children, ages 2, 8, and 15.

Fire personnel had to use rescue tools to remove Ramos from the vehicle and rescue the children from the apartment. Ramos and the three children were transported to local area hospitals for injuries ranging from minor to critical. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the collision and whether alcohol and/or drugs was involved.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	November 5, 2016 / 6:36 a.m.
LOCATION:	Saviers Road at Hughes Drive
INVOLVED PARTIES:	Pedestrian, 80 year old male of Oxnard Driver, Efrain Martinez Cruz, 22 year old of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
VEHICLE(S):	Black 2000 Honda Civic
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Mike Wood (805) 200-5668 mike.wood@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 5, 2016, at approximately 6:36, a.m., a black Honda Civic travelling northbound on Saviers Road at Hughes Drive collided with a pedestrian crossing Saviers Road from the east sidewalk. The pedestrian was knocked to the ground after the collision. The driver of the Honda Civic stopped at the scene and was not injured. Emergency personnel rendered aid to the pedestrian, but the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Alcohol and/or drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision.

Anyone who has information about this collision, please contact Officer Mike Wood at 805-200-5668 or email at mike.wood@oxnardpd.org. The investigation in ongoing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 5, 2016, 12:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	11/5/16; 12:50AM
LOCATION:	Teakwood / “B” Streets
VICTIM(S):	39 year old male, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:	Commander Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Kevin Baysinger Kevin.Baysinger@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7746

DETAILS:

On the above date and time, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the area of Teakwood and “B” Streets regarding a victim of a shooting. Once on scene, officers located a shooting victim, who was transported to a local hospital. It does not appear that his injuries were life threatening. Officers learned that the victim was on his bicycle when he was struck by gunfire. Officers were unable to obtain any information in regards to suspects.

The case is ongoing. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department 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 (800) 222-8477.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/5/16 / 0145 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felony Arrests
DATE/TIME:	11/4/16; 11:00AM
LOCATION:	600 Block of Yale Place
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard & Arizona Residents
SUSPECT(S):	Alfredo Cortes, 37 year old Oxnard resident Jessie Cortez, 28 year old Oxnard resident Alfredo Almada, 33 year old Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Detective Jess Aragon
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Chip Buttell Charles.Buttell@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7755

DETAILS:

On November 4, 2016, at about 1100 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit Gang Investigations assisted the Post Realignment Safety Officer with a probation and parole search at a residence in the south end of Oxnard. During the search, a stolen firearm was located. Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Detectives were contacted and they authored a search warrant for the residence. An additional stolen firearm was located in addition to numerous items of stolen property and narcotics. Three subjects were contacted and the residence during the investigation and were arrested. Alfredo Cortes was arrested felony weapons charges, Alfredo Almada was arrested for felony weapons and narcotics charges and Jessie Cortez was arrested for a parole violation.

Investigators are still working the case and trying to determine the owners of some of the stolen property. The case is ongoing. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Chip Buttell at (805) 385-7755. 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: 11/4/16 / 1900 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Home Invasion Robbery / Burglary
DATE/TIME:	November 1, 2016/ 0648 hours
LOCATION:	500 Block Fairbourne Place, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	85 year old elderly male
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown male suspect
PREPARED BY:	Officer Joey Clarke
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collett, (805) 486-6228 Cody.collett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On November 1, 2016, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a Home Invasion Robbery that occurred in the 500 block of Fairbourne Place in the City of Oxnard. An 85 year old blind victim was asleep and awoken to a male suspect in his bedroom. The victim was punched in the face before the suspect took several items of property including the victim’s wheelchair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Cody Collett. You can also provide information anonymously by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also leave a tip by going to www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.