Archives for February 2023

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: February 12, 2023

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

CONTACT: Miguel Serrato, Sergeant

(805) 200-2337 | miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

Four impaired drivers arrested during simultaneous DUI checkpoint and saturation patrol.

On February 11, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department held a simultaneous DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Rose Avenue south of Gary Drive and a city-wide DUI saturation patrol. The operations resulted in four arrests for impaired driving, 1 misdemeanor warrant arrest, and thirty-one citations.

Checkpoint locations 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: February 12, 2023

SUBJECT: Double Fatal Collision

LOCATION: Fifth Street and Portofino Place, Oxnard

DRIVER Adult Male (name withheld pending next of kin notification)

PASSENGER Adult Female (name withheld pending next of kin notification)

VEHICLES 2020 Honda Civic and 2022 Hyundai Sonata

CONTACT: Officer Alexis Arellano, Traffic Investigator | (805) 200-5668 |

Alexis.arellano@oxnardpd.org

On February 12, 2023, at approximately 12:07 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call for service of an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Fifth Street and Portofino Place.

Upon arrival, officers located the two vehicles involved in the traffic collision. One of the vehicles involved was a 2020 Honda Civic and the other vehicle was a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. EMS quickly responded and attempted to extricate two trapped occupants in the Honda Civic to perform life-saving measures. An adult male was contacted in the vehicle but was pronounced deceased at the scene. An adult female was also contacted in the Honda Civic. The adult female was transported to VCMC but subsequently succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. The names of the deceased are withheld pending next of kin notifications.

The solo occupant and driver of the 2022 Hyundai Sonata remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Based on the initial investigation, Investigators believe speed/reckless driving was a contributing factor to the collision. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Investigator Alexis Arellano at (805) 200-5668 or via email at alexis.arellano@oxnardpd.org.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: February 12, 2023

SUBJECT: Barricaded Felony Wanted Suspect

SUSPECTS: Martin Rojas, 26 year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 2600 Block of Lilac Walk, Oxnard

CONTACT: Carey Everhart, Detective

(805) 385-7600 Carey.Everhart@oxnardpd.org

On February 11, 2023 at approximately 9:22 P.M, Oxnard patrol officers were conducting an investigation regarding an assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats. During the investigation, officers learned that the suspect, Martin Rojas, was inside of a residence in the 2600 block of Lilac Walk. When officers attempted to contact Rojas, he closed the front door to the residence and refused to exit the residence.

Members of the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) responded to assist. Officers continued to try and establish communication with Rojas for over 5 hours. After Rojas failed to comply with the officers, SWAT Officers inserted chemical agents into the residence. Rojas quickly exited the residence and surrendered to officers without further incident

Rojas was arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Threats, both felonies. He was booked into Ventura County Jail.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing violent crime in the City of Oxnard. 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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800)222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Oxnard Police Officers are investigating a significant traffic collision in the 1600 block of North Oxnard Blvd. Southbound traffic lanes on Oxnard Blvd are closed at West Gonzales Road to Glenwood Drive. Please use an alternate route until further notice.

If you witnessed this collision or have any information that may help the investigation, please call (805)385-7600.

UPDATE:

All roadways have been re-opened. Thank you for your assistance.

If you witnessed this collision or have any information that may help the investigation, please call (805)385-7600.

Sergeant Brandon Ordelheide

Oxnard Police Department

Cell: 805-256-5121

251 South C Street

Oxnard Ca, 93030

Brandon.ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: February 5, 2023

SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision Involving Pedestrian

DRIVER/VEHICLE: 34-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

2009 Ford Focus

PEDESTRIAN: Tyler Black 30-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Alexis Arellano, Traffic Investigator

(805) 718-3234 | alexis.arellano@oxnardpd.org

On February 5, 2023, at approximately 4:45 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred at Oxnard Boulevard and Glenwood Drive.

Preliminary investigation indicates a 2009 Ford Focus was traveling southbound on Oxnard Boulevard approaching Glenwood Drive when it struck Tyler Black, a 30-year-old male of Oxnard who was walking on the roadway. Black sustained significant injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. The driver of the Ford Focus remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. Based on the initial investigation, Officers do not believe that speed or alcohol were a contributing factor to the collision. Traffic Investigators responded to take over the investigation.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Investigator Alexis Arellano at (805) 718-3234 or via email at alexis.arellano@oxnardpd.org. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: February 5, 2023

SUBJECT: Street Racing Enforcement

LOCATION: Seabridge Marketplace, Oxnard

CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Traffic Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org

On February 5, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., police officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted enforcement around the Seabridge Marketplace in response to a planned car meet. Previous car meets held at the location resulted in numerous car clubs attending, some of which were known to engage in street racing and reckless driving. Approximately 120 vehicles gathered in the parking lot, many with modified vehicle violations that disrupt the quality of life of residents. The operation resulted in twenty citations issued for various violations, including loud or modified exhaust and modified vehicle emissions. Three vehicles were towed for being driven by unlicensed drivers.

During the enforcement operation, a modified performance Ford Mustang attempted to quickly turn into the shopping center and collided into a Honda CRV, driven by an elderly female. Fortunately, the elderly female driver only sustained minor injuries.

Street racing and other forms of reckless driving are dangerous and can lead to serious injury collisions on our roadways. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to ensuring traffic safety within our communities and will continue the zero-tolerance enforcement efforts to curb this dangerous driving behavior.

If anyone has questions regarding this enforcement operation, please contact Traffic Sergeant Jose Diaz at jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: February 3rd, 2023 (3:35 PM)

SUBJECT: Parolee Arrested for Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Firearm Possession, and Child Endangerment

SUSPECTS: Emmanuel Ortiz, 22-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 200 blk. Hughes Dr., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

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

On February 3rd, at approximately 3:35 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 200 blk. of Hughes Dr. The stop was regarding wanted parolee Emmanuel Ortiz being observed in the vehicle. An adult female was contacted in the driver seat, Ortiz and the driver’s 5-year-old son were seated in the rear passenger seats of the vehicle.

Ortiz, a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member, had a felony warrant for absconding from parole in addition to having a felony warrant for assault with a deadly weapon. Ortiz’ original commitment offence that led to him being placed on parole was a previous assault with a deadly weapon charge from 2020.

Officers took Ortiz into custody without incident and found him to be in possession of methamphetamine. Officers then made contact with the female and had her remove her son from the safety seat. Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded .22 caliber handgun. The handgun was found in the map pocket of the right front passenger seat directly in front of where Ortiz and the 5-year-old were seated. In addition to Ortiz’ warrants, he was charged with several felony firearms violations and child endangerment for leaving the unsecured loaded gun in the presence of the child.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: February 3, 2023

SUBJECT: Narcotic Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Trevor Williams, 24 year-old Oxnard Resident

Jazmine Tucker, 23 year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 200 Block of Bishop Way, Oxnard

CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org

During the month of January 2023, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation regarding Trevor Williams and Jazmine Tucker. Both Williams and Tucker were suspected of being involved in the sale of narcotics. During the course of the investigation, DEU detectives gathered enough evidence to secure a search warrant.

On February 3^rd, 2023, DEU detectives, with the assistance of patrol officers, executed a search warrant at the residence of Mr. Williams and Miss Tucker. The search of the residence yielded the seizure of over 160 grams of Alprazolam “Xanax” pills, estimated to be over 500 pills and several bottles of Toseina codeine with no prescription.

This is Mr. Williams third arrest for possession for sale of a designated substance during the past year. In addition, Mr. Williams has numerous gun related arrests for which he is currently out on bail.

Both Williams and Tucker were charged with possession for sale of a designated substance and booked at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Main Jail.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing drug overdoses in the city of Oxnard. 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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800)222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Please be advised that traffic has been closed for eastbound and westbound traffic at Fifth Street and Pacific Avenue, due to a traffic collision impacting both directions of travel. This may also impact traffic at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Fifth Street. Please consider using alternate routes this afternoon.

We will advise once traffic has been completely open in these areas.