Archives for May 2022

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 31, 2022, 8:15 A.M.

SUBJECT: Possible Kidnapping

LOCATION: 2200 Block Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard, CA.

CONTACT: Mike Johnson, Sergeant

(805) 486-6211

On May 31, 2022 at approximately 8:15 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were contacted by a female who resides out of the County of Ventura, regarding a possible kidnapping. During the course of the investigation, officers learned that the male victim was possibly being held in a residence in the 2200 block of Harbor Boulevard. Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist with the investigation. While on scene, a vehicle left the residence and was stopped by officers a short time later. A female and three males from the vehicle were detained and transported to the Oxnard Police Department. Members of the Oxnard Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics Team assisted with the traffic stop and a subsequent search of the residence, where two additional males were detained. The victim was located unharmed. Investigators are still working to determine if a kidnapping did in fact occur. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes 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. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department's website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 31, 2022 / 8:40 P.M.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 30, 2022 (3:32 PM)

SUBJECT: Call of shots fired/ Firearm arrest

LOCATION: 2000 block of Saviers Road

VICTIM: State of California

SUSPECT 1: Angel Tejada, age 25, Oxnard resident

SUSPECT 2: Undisclosed male juvenile

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | email@Oxnardpd.org

On 5/30/22, at around 1:32 p.m., officers responded to the area Saviers Rd. and Iris St. regarding a report of shots fired. Officers on scene located a shell casing but no shooting victim. Officers remained on scene investigating the incident, canvassing the area, and obtained information regarding the possible suspects involved. About two hours later, at around 3:32 p.m., a caller reported the possible suspects from the earlier shooting were in area of the 2000 block of Saviers Rd. The officers were still in the area conducting their investigation, responded to the location, and observed three suspects matching the descriptions from the earlier call. As the officers attempted to detain the three individuals, all three of them fled on foot and officers gave chase. During the foot pursuit, one of the suspects, later identified as suspect Angel Tejada (age 25), tossed a loaded 9mm handgun onto the roof in the 100 block of W. Iris St. Officers on scene established a perimeter, conducted a yard search, and located suspect Tejada, along with a juvenile, in the north alley in the 100 block of W. Iris St. During a search of Tejada, officers found him in possession of an empty holster in his waistband. Tejada was arrested for two felony charges including carrying a loaded concealed firearm in public and carrying a loaded firearm not registered to him. The second suspect, a juvenile, was arrested for the misdemeanor charge of obstructing the duties of officers by running from them. The third suspect that fled from officers eluded capture. An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 29, 2022, 7:33 A.M.

SUBJECT: Assault Victim

LOCATION: 500 Block North Ventura Road, Oxnard, CA.

CONTACT: Michael Velasquez, Detective

(805) 385-8287

michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org

On May 29, 2022 at approximately 7:33 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 500 block of North Ventura Road in reference to an injured subject. When officers arrived, they located the victim, a 38-year-old male Ventura resident, down in the street. The victim was suffering from a blunt force injury. He was later transported to a local hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist. Preliminary information indicates the victim was assaulted. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to contact Detective Michael Velasquez at 805-385-8287 or email him at michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 29, 2022 / 4:23 P.M.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 27th, 2022 (9:00 PM)

SUBJECT: Documented Criminal Street Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS: Juan Ayala, 25-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 2600 blk. El Dorado Ave., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On May 27^th, 2022, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a foot patrol in response to increased gang activity in the east alley of the 2600 blk. of El Dorado Ave. During the foot patrol the officers encountered several Oxnard criminal street gang members drinking alcoholic beverages in the alley. One of the subjects, identified as Juan Ayala, fled from the officers but was apprehended. Ayala was observed discarding a handgun in front of one of the apartment complexes. Ayala was arrested for possessing a loaded, concealed firearm.

The Oxnard Police Department’s 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. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 20, 2022

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol Results

CONTACT: Rocky Marquez, Sergeant

(805) 200-2337 | rocky.marquez@oxnardpd.org

Four impaired drivers arrested during a DUI checkpoint and saturation patrols

On May 20, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., Oxnard Police officers held a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Wooley Road at A Street. Specially trained officers also conducted a citywide DUI enforcement saturation. The checkpoint and DUI saturation patrols resulted in four DUI arrests and 33 traffic citations.

Checkpoint locations and DUI saturation patrols are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

Funding for this checkpoint and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 18, 2022

SUBJECT: Click it or Ticket Safety Campaign

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal

(805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

Californians Encouraged to Always Wear Their Seat Belt

“Click it or Ticket” Seat Belt Safety Campaign Runs Through Memorial Day

Oxnard, Calif. – The Oxnard Police Department reminds everyone taking a trip to visit friends or family over the Memorial Day Weekend to always buckle up and keep children in child safety seats.

This year’s Click it or Ticket campaign is from May 23-June 5. During this time, the Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol actively looking for drivers and passengers who are not wearing a seat belt. This includes vehicles where children are not secured in child safety seats.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 10,893 people killed in crashes throughout the country in 2020 were not wearing seat belts. In California, 756 people killed in crashes in 2020 were not wearing seat belts, or nearly 20 percent of all traffic deaths in the state.

California law requires a child to be secured in a safety or booster seat until they are at least 8 or at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall. Children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds or is 40 or more inches tall.

California has a primary seat belt law, which allows law enforcement officers to ticket someone for not wearing a seat belt without committing another traffic violation.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 18th, 2022 (6:25 PM)

SUBJECT: Parolee / Documented Criminal Street Gang Member Found in Possession of P80 Semi-automatic Firearm

SUSPECTS: Eduardo Montiel, 25-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Rose Ave. at Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On May 18^th, 2022, at approximately 6:25 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Rose Ave. and Channel Islands Blvd. Officers contacted the occupants and immediately recognized the right front passenger as Eduardo Montiel. Montiel is a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member, who has prior convictions for robbery and felon in possession of a firearm.

Officers removed Montiel from the vehicle and conducted a search pursuant to the terms of his parole and located a spent shell casing in his property. Officers followed up and conducted a parole search at Montiel’s residence and located a loaded .22 caliber Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Officers arrested Montiel for violating the terms of his parole and will conduct follow up regarding the firearm possession charge.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 17, 2022

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Enforcement Patrols

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal

(805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department to hold DUI Checkpoint and use extra officers to patrol for suspected impaired drivers

The Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol on Friday, May 20, 2022, specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. The DUI Checkpoint and DUI patrols will be from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DUI checkpoints and patrols are done in locations with a history of DUI-related collisions and arrests. During the checkpoint, officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

In 2018, 1,069 people were killed on California roads in crashes involving drivers who had a blood alcohol content over the legal limit (.08 or above). The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription or over-the-counter medications with an operating heavy machinery warning on the label can also impair. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or are taking medications that can affect your ability to drive, please take these precautions to avoid a DUI:

· Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab, or public transportation – to get home.

· Walking while impaired is also dangerous. Have someone sober walk you home or stay with you until a sober driver is available to pick you up.

· Report drunk drivers – Call 911.

· Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.

A DUI arrest is not cheap. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license and possible jail time.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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On May 18, 2022, at approximately 9:30 A.M., Oxnard police officers arrested 35-year-old Israel Castro Silva and charged him with three (3) counts of felony vandalism.

Silva is accused of using a rock to smash a window to the Oxnard Police Storefront at the CenterPoint Mall, and to a window at the Wells Fargo Bank, located on Saviers Road on April 11, 2022. Silva is also suspected of smashing the window to the Las Islas Medical Center, which occurred on May 14, 2022. Silva was captured on surveillance video at each of the locations committing the crimes, which led to his arrest.

Alex Arnett, Commander

Investigative Services Bureau

Oxnard Police Department

251 South C Street, Oxnard, Ca. 93030

Desk – (805) 385-7620

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 15, 2022; 3:55PM

SUBJECT: Assault with a deadly weapon arrest

SUSPECTS: Johnathan Boylan, 69 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1100 block South Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the area of Five Points, the 1100 block of South Oxnard Boulevard, reference a stabbing victim.

Officers learned that Boylan and the female victim were each driving separate vehicles southbound on Oxnard Boulevard towards Five Points. While they were both stopped for the red light, Boylan exited his vehicle and approached the vehicle driven by the female. An argument took place, possibly related to dangerous driving. During an altercation between these two persons, the female was stabbed. Boylan was ultimately arrested by officers for assaulting the female.

During a search of Boylan’s vehicle, officers located a loaded firearm. Boylan was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, as well as firearms violations. The female was transported to a local hospital for treatment for her non-life threatening injuries.