Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspect Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Acts on a Child
DATE/TIME:	10/09/2012, 6:30 PM
LOCATION:	Oxnard, California
VICTIM(S):	Child (information withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Gustavo Moya Canizalez, 29 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Senior Detective Luis McArthur, Family Protection Unit, (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Detective Erica Escalante, Family Protection Unit, (805) 385-7759, erica.escalante@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Oxnard Police Family Protection Unit arrested Gustavo Mayo Canizalez, 29 years, of Oxnard for felony child sexual abuse charges.  Canizalez had engaged in numerous and ongoing acts of sexual abuse with a child, who was between the age of 12 and 16 years old. 

Canizalez is employed as an office manager for the Harrington Elementary School in the City of Oxnard. The victim was not associated with the school where Canizalez is currently employed. At this time in the investigation there is no indication of any other victims within the Oxnard Elementary School District.
 
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this suspect and/or other incidents that he may have committed is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Luis McArthur at (805) 385-7662. If you wish to remain anonymous you may contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or visit this site:
http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 

Gustavo Canizalez
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/10/12, 1700 hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide (ten years ago)
DATE/TIME:	October 10, 2002 / 11:00 P.M.
LOCATION:	1900 block North H Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Steven Anthony Lemos, Sr., 24 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	African American male, 25-33 years of age, between 5'6" and 5'8" tall and about 190 pounds. He was wearing a black baseball cap, a black fitted sweater, and black jeans
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant David Villanueva, Major Crimes, (805) 385-7763, david.villanueva@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Robert Eckman, Major Crimes, (805) 385-7760, bob.eckman@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the unsolved murder of Steven Anthony Lemos, Sr. The shooting happened on October 10, 2002 at about 11 p.m. in the 1900 block of North “H” Street in Oxnard.  Lemos was shot several times and died later during surgery. Lemos’ one year old son was with him when he was shot but was not hurt during the incident. Lemos died just two days before his 25^th birthday.
 
The only information available about the suspect is as follows: African American male, 25 – 33 years of age, between 5’6” and 5’8” tall and about 190 lbs. He was wearing a black baseball cap, a black fitted sweater and black jeans. He may have been in the company of an Asian or African American female at the time of the murder.
 
The city of Oxnard offers a $10,000 Reward for information pertaining to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this homicide.  In addition, Former Governor Davis had authorized an additional $50,000 reward, and this award is still available under Governor Jerry Brown. 
 
Anyone with information about this unsolved murder is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Robert Eckman at (805) 385-7760. 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.
 

Steven Anthony Lemos, Sr.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/10/12  0900 hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public 25850(a) PC, Carry a Concealed Firearm 25400(a)(1) PC, Receiving Stolen Property 496(a) PC
DATE/TIME:	October 6, 2012, 4:50 PM
LOCATION:	1500 Camino Del Sol (Del Sol Park)
VICTIM(S):	None
SUSPECT(S):	Raul Flores, 26 years old, Oxnard
WITNESS(ES):	NA
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	NA
LOSS:	NA
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith (805) 385-7600, brett.smith@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
At approximately 4:50 PM on October 6, 2012, the Oxnard Police Department Emergency Communications Center received several calls of a person shooting a gun in Del Sol Park. Officers arrived and quickly apprehended Flores while he was still in possession of a handgun. Officers learned that Flores was involved in a fight with two or three other subjects and had discharged the weapon. No persons were injured due to the discharge of the firearm.
 
Witnesses told officers they observed three male subjects running from the area where the shots were fired. Officers responded to that area and contacted several individuals. During this contact, an Oxnard Police Service Dog exited its K-9 vehicle and bit an uninvolved bystander. The person was treated for a minor dog bite. 
 
Anyone with information concerning this incident should call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600. Persons may remain anonymous on both the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Ventura County Crime Stoppers can also be reached athttp://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
   
DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 6, 2012, 1954 hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Family Disturbance
DATE/TIME:	10/03/12-2314 Hours
LOCATION:	300 Block of North I Street
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Police Officers
SUSPECT(S):	Gustavo Medel Meza 24 Years
PREPARED BY:	Officer Mike Thomas, Patrol Officer, (805) 385-7600, michael.thomas@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Mike Thomas, Patrol Officer, (805) 385-7600 michael.thomas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 10/03/12 at approximately 2314 hours Oxnard police officers responded to the 300 block of North I Street reference a father/son dispute. It was found the son, Meza, also had a misdemeanor warrant for his arrest.
 
Upon officers arrival, suspect Meza fled into a bedroom inside his parent’s residence and refused to come out. Hostage negotiation officers spoke with Meza for over an hour attempting to get him to come out from the locked room. Meza refused and made several threats to harm officers on scene.
 
After less lethal devices such as the “pepperball” were deployed, Meza was taken into custody. Meza was charged with 422 P.C., criminal threats, 69 P.C., resisting a peace officer with threats, force or violence and a misdemeanor warrant.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/04/12 @ 02:00 AM

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest – Multiple thefts from vehicles
DATE/TIME:	10/02/2012, 0214 Hours
LOCATION:	1200 / 1300 Blocks of Gracia Dr.
VICTIM(S):	Multiple victims
SUSPECT(S):	Jeremy Daniel Arevalo , 24 years old, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Officer Ryan Lockner, (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Luis Mancha, Burglary Detective, (805) 385-7664, luis.mancha@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 10/02/12 at approximately 0214 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a call of a vehicle burglary in progress in the area of the 1200 block of Gracia Dr.  When officers arrived, they observed a subject later identified as Oxnard resident, Jeremy Daniel Arevalo, 24 years, looking through property inside of a vehicle that did not belong to him.
 
During the investigation, several items in Arevalo’s possession were identified by victims in the area as being stolen from their vehicles. Due to the large amount of property found in Arevalo’s possession it is believed that there are multiple victims that have not yet been identified at this time.
 
The Oxnard Police Department would also urge citizens to remove valuable items from their vehicles and make certain to close and lock all doors and windows prior to leaving vehicles parked.  
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7650 or Detective Luis Mancha at (805) 385-7664.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/02/2012, 0556 hours 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	9/29/2012, 2214 hours
LOCATION:	300 Block of Cuesta Del Mar Street
VICTIM(S):	Two unknown adult males
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Commander Mike Adair, (805) 385-7801, mike.adair@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Martin Perez, Major Crimes Unit, (805) 385-7680, Martin.perez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 9/29/12 at approximately 2214 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to possible shots being fired in the area of the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar Street. When officers arrived they located two adult males in the south alley of Cuesta Del Mar suffering from a gunshot wounds. The subjects were pronounced dead by emergency responders. Another gunshot victim was located nearby and was transported to the hospital for treatment of minor wounds.

Investigators are attempting to identify the victims and are still investigating several leads and motives at this time. This is the sixth homicide this year in the city. 

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.  

Citizens are reminded that anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7650 or Detective Martin Perez at (805) 385-7680. 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:  9/30/2012, 0240 hours

 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	9-27-12/ 2207 hours
LOCATION:	Airport Tattoo 1031 S. Ventura Rd., Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	39-year old male Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jack Kujawa, 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Chris Williams, Violent Crimes Unit, 385-7600

DETAILS: On the above date and time officers responded to St. Johns Hospital regarding a stabbing victim who had arrived at the emergency room. The victim told officers that he and his wife were backing their vehicle out of a parking space in the parking lot when they were confronted by two suspects. The victim exited his vehicle and a fight ensued. During the fight the victim noticed that he had been stabbed. The suspects fled the area on foot and the victim’s wife drove him to the hospital.

 The victim was treated for minor to moderate stab wounds and his wounds are not life threatening.
 
If anyone has any information related to this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. 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:  9-28-12/0347 hrs

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Residential Burglary
DATE/TIME:	09/24/12 @ 12:30 PM
LOCATION:	1000 block Azalea Street
VICTIM(S):	Female resident of Oxnard, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1 was a black male, 30’s, black hair with braids, a pronounced scar on the left side of his face, wearing a black short sleeved shirt and plaid shorts Suspect #2 was a black male wearing a white T-shirt
LOSS:	Jewelry and an undisclosed amount of money
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Rangel, Public Information Officer, (805) 385-7631, alex.rangel@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Hannah Estrada, (805) 385-7687, hannah.estrada@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 09/24/12 at approximately 1230 hours Oxnard police officers responded to the 1000 block Azalea Street reference a residential burglary in progress.
 
The victim arrived home and saw the suspect inside her residence. The victim called the police and the suspect fled. While on the phone with the police, the victim saw a second suspect inside her residence. Suspect two fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.

Property taken was jewelry and an undisclosed amount of money.

Suspect one was described as a black male, 30’s, black hair, a pronounced scar on the left side of his face, wearing a black T-shirt, and plaid shorts. A composite sketch of suspect one has been attached.
 
Suspect two was described as a black male wearing a white T-shirt.
 
Residents are reminded to contact the Oxnard Police Department if they see suspicious persons or suspicious activity in their neighborhood.  
 

Composite sketch of Suspect #1

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Hannah Estrada (805) 385-7687. 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.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  09/25/12 @ 15:15 PM
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary, Kidnapping, Dissuading a Witness from calling the police, and Criminal Threats
DATE/TIME:	09-24-12/1715
LOCATION:	#1: 1600 Block Evangeline Place #2: 1500 Block of Astoria Place #3: 1500 Block Patricia Street
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Christopher Mack 28 years of age from Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Officer Michael Velasquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Michael Velasquez Michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 09-24-12 at approximately 1715 hours Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a burglary in progress in the 1600 block of Evangeline Place. The suspect was described as a black male who was seen running through the neighborhood. As officers arrived in the area, there were reports from citizens that a subject matching that description was attempting entry into a second residence in the area. The suspect confronted the resident and took the phone away, preventing the resident from calling the police. The suspect fled the residence as officers were searching the area. Officers chased the suspect through several backyards in the neighborhood. Officers apprehended suspect Mack in the 1600 block of Patricia Street.    
 
During the investigation it was found that the suspect, who was identified as Christopher Mack, had made entry into two residences while evading police. During the course of those entries Mack threatened, battered and prevented witnesses from calling police. Mack was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Jail on several charges including witness intimidation, criminal threats, burglary and also a previous criminal threats charge for which he was wanted out of the City Of Oxnard.
 
If you have any information regarding any of these incidents, you are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  9/24/12     2340 hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Recovered stolen vehicle/arson/structure fire
DATE/TIME:	9-22-12/2200 hours
LOCATION:	3800 Block of Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	Property damage only, estimated at $20,000
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Marty Meyer, 805-207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
 
On 9-22-12 at 2200 hours, Oxnard police officers and Oxnard Fire Department personnel responded to the 3800 Block of Saviers Road reference a reported single vehicle collision into a structure. Both the vehicle and structure were reported to be on fire.
 
Officers and firefighters learned a stolen vehicle had been parked in the West alley of the 3800 Block of Saviers Road and set on fire. At some point an electrical box attached to a nearby building caught fire ultimately causing a charged power line to fall to the ground. Officers and firefighters checked for victims and persons with injuries with negative results. Originally, evacuations were reported, but this was not the case. Damage to the structure is estimated to be $20,000
 
Persons with information related to this incident are asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.  
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  9-23-12/0130