NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Stolen Vehicle Arrests |
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DATE/TIME: |
October 17, 2018; 7:44 p.m. |
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LOCATION: |
Kohala Street and Latigo Avenue |
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VICTIM(S): |
Withheld |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Jessica Castro, 27-year-old Oxnard resident Nicole Rasalan, 41-year-old Oxnard resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander (805) 385-7771 |
DETAILS:
On October 17, 2018, at approximately 7:44 p.m., a patrol officer spotted and stopped a stolen 2013 Honda Accord at the intersection of Kohala Street and Latigo Avenue. The driver, 27-year-old Jessica Castro, was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, 10851 of the Vehicle Code. The passenger, 41-year-old Nicole Rasalan, was arrested for receiving a stolen motor vehicle, 496d(a) of the Vehicle Code. Both offenses are felonies.
Our city is currently experiencing a significant increase in stolen vehicles. To combat the problem, the Police Department is prioritizing taking a proactive comprehensive approach in the prevention, enforcement, and investigation of stolen vehicles.
A significant percentage of the stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:
- Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.
- Never leave your keys in the car, even if you think they are really “hidden.”
- Don’t leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn’t get cold enough here), it is unsafe, illegal, and someone can steal your car.
- Wheel locks, brake pedal locks and steering wheel locks are also effective.
If anyone has any information regarding stolen vehicles please contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/17/18, 2300 hours
Castro, Jessica Rasalan, Nicole