Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

NEWS RELEASE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT:	Mike Adair
December 5, 2012		mike.adair@oxnardpd.org
		(805) 385-7801

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

(Oxnard, CA) The Oxnard Police Department is releasing the names of the officers who responded to the 300 block of South H Street on August 14^th,2012 in reference to a man with a gun. During the incident, Michael Mahoney pointed a gun at the officers and was shot. Mahoney later died from his wounds.  
 
The Oxnard Police officers (all assigned to the Field Services Bureau) who were involved in the incident are as follows:
 
Officer Joe Bentley, 6 years of fulltime law enforcement service
Officer David McAlpine, 7 years of fulltime law enforcement service
Officer Manuel Perez, 10 years of fulltime law enforcement service
  
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Martin Perez at (805) 385-7680.    
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Assault With a Deadly Weapon (Stabbing)
DATE/TIME:	11/30/2012-1807 hours
LOCATION:	900 Block of Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	Roberto Alejo (53 years), Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Miguel Silva (20 years), Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer Mike Thomas, Patrol, (805) 385-7600 michael.thomas@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk, Violent Crime Unit, (805) 385-8261 steven.funk@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 11/30/2012, at approximately 1807 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a stabbing victim in the west alley of the 900 Block of South Ventura Road. Officers learned suspect Miguel Silva stabbed victim Roberto Alejo before fleeing the scene on foot. Suspect Silva is still outstanding. Alejo sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Anyone having information about this investigation should call Detective Steven Funk at (805) 385-8261.

If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contacus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail. Lastly, you can also call the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

Date/Time Prepared: November 30, 2012/1928 hours, MT

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Assault With a Deadly Weapon (Stabbing)-Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	12-1-12/1504 hours
LOCATION:	900 Block of South Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	Roberto Alejo (53 years), Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Miguel Angel Silva (20 years), Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer John McBride, Patrol, (805) 385-7600  john.mcbride@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 12-1-12, at approximately 1504 hours, Oxnard patrol officers located wanted subject Miguel Silva, at the intersection of Ventura Road and 9th Street. Silva was arrested for 245 PC-Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Silva had stabbed Roberto Alejo last date in the 900 Block of South Ventura Road.

Date /Time Prepared: December 1, 2012/1622 hours 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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LOCATION	Channel Islands Boulevard and Peninsula Road, Oxnard CA
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On November 26, 2012, at about 10:53 p.m., Oxnard PD officers responded to the area of Channel Islands Boulevardand Peninsula Roadafter receiving a call of an injury collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Channel Islands Boulevard and Peninsula Road. Upon arrival to the scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a pewter Honda Accord and a gray Honda Civic collided in the intersection.
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the Accord, driven by Sydney Irene Bolton, was traveling westbound on Channel Islands Boulevard towards a red light at Peninsula Road. The Civic was traveling southbound on Peninsula Road at Channel Islands Boulevard. For unknown reasons, the Accord drove into the intersection against a red light and broadsided the Civic. Ms. Torres and her passenger were transported by Gold Coast Ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center with minor injuries. Ms. Torres and her passenger are listed in stable condition.
 
Driver Bolton was not injured as a result of the collision and was arrested for suspicion of driving while under the influence.
 
If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  November 26, 2012, 3:00 p.m.   
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI Injury Collision
DATE/TIME:	November 26, 2012 / 1053 hours
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Boulevard and Peninsula Road, Oxnard CA
DRIVER-1:	Sydney Irene Bolton, 26, Oxnard resident
DRIVER-2:	Christine Rebecca Torres, 53, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE-1:	Pewter 1999 Honda Accord
VEHICLE-2:	Gray 2009 Honda Civic
PREPARED BY:	Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 26, 2012, at about 10:53 a.m., Oxnard PD officers responded to the area of Channel Islands Boulevardand Peninsula Roadafter receiving a call of an injury collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Channel Islands Boulevard and Peninsula Road. Upon arrival to the scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a pewter Honda Accord and a gray Honda Civic collided in the intersection.
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the Accord, driven by Sydney Irene Bolton, was traveling westbound on Channel Islands Boulevard towards a red light at Peninsula Road. The Civic was traveling southbound on Peninsula Road at Channel Islands Boulevard. For unknown reasons, the Accord drove into the intersection against a red light and broadsided the Civic. Ms. Torres and her passenger were transported by Gold Coast Ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center with minor injuries. Ms. Torres and her passenger are listed in stable condition.
 
Driver Bolton was not injured as a result of the collision and was arrested for suspicion of driving while under the influence.
 
If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  November 26, 2012, 3:00 p.m.    
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault With a Deadly Weapon (Stabbing)
DATE/TIME:	11/30/12-1942 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of North Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	Omar Baez, 53 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Male, early 20's, 5-8, thin build
PREPARED BY:	Officer Ryan Carey, Patro, 805-385-7600 ryan.carey@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Williams, Violent Crimes Unit, christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 11/30/12, at approximately 1942 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to St. John's Regional Medical Center re: a stabbing victim. The victim informed officers that the incident had occurred earlier at a parking lot in the 1900 block of North Ventura Road. Officers learned the victim had been approached by the suspect and was subsequently stabbed twice. The suspect fled the scene on foot.

The suspect is described as a male, early 20's, 5-8, thin build. The suspect is outstanding. Baez remained hospitalized and is listed in stable condition.

Anyone with information information about this investigation should contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contacus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail. Lastly, you can also call the Oxnard Police Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-707.

Date/Time Prepared: December 1, 2012/0036 hours, RC

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	November 21, 2012 06:50 AM
LOCATION:	Dollar Smart Money Center 1460 Doris Avenue Oxnard, CA 93030
SUSPECT(S):	Two Males, no further description
LOSS:	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Ricardo Vazquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk Steve.funk@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7796

DETAILS:
On November 21, 2012 at approximately 0650 hours, officers were dispatched to the Dollar Smart Money Center located at 1460 Doris Avenue regarding a robbery.  During the investigation, it was determined that two male suspects gained entry into the business and confronted the employee.  The suspects assaulted the employee and demanded money.   The suspects obtained merchandise from the business then fled the business.   

The employee sustained a minor contusion to his face which did not require medical attention.  

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Funk at (805) 385-7796.  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.
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury DUI Collision
DATE/TIME:	November 19, 2012 / 2002 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Boulevard west of Del Norte Boulevard, Oxnard CA
DRIVER:	Adam Niel Side, 39, Camarillo resident
VEHICLE:	Gray 2005 Lexus ES330
PREPARED BY:	Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750  Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On November 19, 2012, at about 8:02 p.m., Oxnard PD officers responded to the area of Ventura Boulevard and Del Norte Boulevardafter receiving a call of a single vehicle collision where the vehicle had overturned. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a gray Lexus ES330 had run off the road of Ventura Boulevard, just west of Del Norte Boulevard.   
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the Lexus, driven by Adam Niel Side, was traveling eastbound on Ventura Boulevard towards Del Norte Boulevard. For unknown reasons, the Lexus drove off the roadway and onto a dirt shoulder at a high rate of speed. The Lexus struck several areas of uneven dirt while on an incline. The vehicle became launched off the dirt, causing it to land on its roof. Mr. Side was transported by Gold Coast Ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.
 
Driver Side was arrested for suspicion of driving while under the influence.
 
If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at 805-385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.
 
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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  November 20, 2012, 12:15 a.m.     

 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide Suspect Extradited
DATE/TIME:	November 18, 2012
LOCATION:	Fairfield, Alabama to Ventura County, California
VICTIM(S):	Stacy Knappenberger, 15-years old (1980)
SUSPECT(S):	Thomas Young, 65 years old, Fairfield, Alabama
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant David Villanueva, (805) 385-7763, david.villanueva@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det Bob Eckman, Oxnard Police Major Crimes,  385-7760,  bob.eckman@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On September 6, 2012, Oxnard Police Department detectives and members of the Ventura County Cold Case Task Force arrested Thomas Young, age 65, of Fairfield, Alabama, for the murder of Stacy Knappenberger. Stacy Knappenberger was 15 years old when she was murdered on July 30, 1980, in her Oxnard home.  An autopsy at that time determined that Knappenberger had died from blunt force trauma and multiple stab wounds.  It is also suspected that a sexual assault occurred. 
 
After his arrest in Alabama, Young declined to voluntarily waive extradition proceedings to Ventura County.  The Ventura County DA’s Office applied for a Governor’s Warrant which was approved and sent to the Alabama Governor’s Office.  The extradition was approved through the Jefferson County Superior Court, and Young’s extradition was ordered.
 
Members of the Ventura County Cold Case Task Force proceeded to Alabama and have returned to Ventura County, November 18, 2012, with Young in custody.  He has been booked late last night into Ventura County Main Jail with no bail.  Young’s first court appearance in Ventura County is scheduled at 9:00 AM, Monday, November 19, 2012, in Division 12 of the Ventura County Superior Court.   
 
Anyone having information about the case should call Detective Bob Eckman at 385-7760.  If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.  Lastly, you can also call the Oxnard Police Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.
  
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  November 19, 2012 / 0807 hours, DV
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Temporary road closures
DATE/TIME:	11-18-12, 0145 hours
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue between Channel Islands Boulevard and Gary Drive
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org,(805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

Oxnard Police Department personnel are currently conducting traffic control on the roadways surrounding a sink hole at Rose Avenue and Raiders Way.  The sink hole was reported by passing motorists this morning at approximately 1:45 A.M.

The northbound and southbound lanes of Rose Avenue are closed between Channel Island Boulevard and Gary Drive.  Raiders Way is also closed between Dallas Drive and Rose Avenue.  

Motorists wishing to travel north and south are encouraged to use Rice Avenue or Saviers Road.  Motorists wishing to travel east and west are required to use Channel Islands Boulevard or Bard Road.            

Personnel from the City of Oxnard’s Street Department are also on scene repairing the roadway.  At this time, it is not known when the roadway will be re-opened.  

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  11/18/12, 0820 hours