OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide Investigation
DATE/TIME:	June 11, 2017  at approximately 10:19 p.m.
LOCATION:	Wilson Park 350 North C Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Eduardo Banales, 33 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett 805-385-7620 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato 805-385-7688 miguel.Serrato@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 11, 2017, at approximately 10:19 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call of a subject that was shot in the area of Wilson Park, located at 350 North C Street. The police officers arrived on scene and located a male shooting victim, later identified as 33 year old Eduardo Banales of Oxnard. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) in critical condition. On June 13, 2017 at approximately 3 p.m., Mr. Banales died from his injuries associated with the gunshot wounds.

This is Oxnard’s 10^th homicide of the year. The motive for the murder is unknown at this time.

The Oxnard Police Department is requesting the Community’s assistance. If anyone has further information about this or any recent homicides, they are encouraged to call Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688.  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 www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  June 14, 2017 / 10:30 a.m.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit and Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 19, 2017 at approximately 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rice Avenue @ Hueneme Road
SUSPECT(S):	Fifteen year old female, Oxnard resident Rafael Alvarado, 19 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

(OXNARD, Calif) – A fifteen year old female driver was arrested after leading Oxnard police officers on a brief vehicle pursuit, and a nineteen year old male was arrested for weapons violations after he fled from officers during the vehicle pursuit.

On May 19, 2017 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Oxnard police officers attempted to stop a small red SUV for a traffic violation in the area of Rice Avenue and Hueneme Road. The vehicle, driven by a fifteen year old female driver, stopped briefly but then quickly accelerated away from the police officers. The police officers pursued the vehicle a short distance before the vehicle slowed to allow a male passenger out of the vehicle. The male passenger, later identified as 19 year old Rafael Alvarado, ran from police officers. While running from the officers, Alvarado discarded a loaded firearm. Police officers caught Alvarado and arrested him for weapons violations. The discarded firearm was recovered.

The teenage female driver of the red SUV once again accelerated away from the police officers. The vehicle pursuit lasted a short distance. The female driver yielded to the police officers and was taken into custody. Oxnard police officers found eight other occupants in the small SUV. The occupants were all juveniles; four of the juveniles were reported as runaways. There were no reported injuries in this incident.

The runaway juveniles were returned to their parents. The fifteen year old female driver was arrested for evading from police and lodged in Juvenile Hall. Alvarado was arrested for the weapons violation and booked into Ventura County Jail.

 

 

 

 

 

Rafael Alvarado

 

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  May 20, 2017 at 2 a.m.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multi-Location Search Warrant Operation
DATE/TIME:	May 19, 2017, at approximately 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Three locations in Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	A 14 year old male juvenile (name withheld due to age)
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.or

DETAILS: On May 19, 2017 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Officers and detectives from the Oxnard Police Department along with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, and Ventura Police Department, served simultaneous search warrants. The search warrants are a direct follow-up to the recent violence in the city of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department will be persistent with these efforts and leave no stone unturned.

During today’s search warrants, a 14 year old juvenile was arrested for attempting to flee from police officers. Police officers and detectives also seized one firearm and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind the public to report criminal behavior or suspicious activity.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction in homicide cases. If you have information about this homicide, or any of the recent homicides, please contact Sergeant Alex Arnett at (805) 385-7763, or Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7645. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can still provide valuable information to detectives by texting the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 394-8370 or calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  5/20/2017 1:00 a.m.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police and FBI Arrest Homicide Suspects
DATE:	April 28, 2017
LOCATION:	Farmington, New Mexico and Oxnard, California
VICTIM(S):	Giovanni Vega, 25 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Christopher Arevalo, 24 year old Oxnard resident Joseph Minister, 23 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Major Crimes Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Major Crimes Detective Steven Ramirez II (805) 385-7760 steven.ramirez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested two suspects that authorities say were involved in the murder of 25 year old Oxnard resident Giovanni Vega.

On December 8, 2016, Vega was found shot to death in the 200 block of West Vineyard Avenue. Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit and Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to investigate the murder. During the course of the investigation, detectives were able to identify two suspects. Detectives say that 24 year old Christopher Arevalo and 23 year old Joseph Minister were involved in Vega’s death. Detectives believe the motive for the killing was gang related.

Major Crimes Detectives diligently and persistently investigated the homicide case, and worked very closely with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. The detectives were able to obtain sufficient evidence against Arevalo and Minister in order to arrest them for the murder of Giovanni Vega. During the investigation, detectives learned that Arevalo fled California shortly after the murder and was possibly hiding out in New Mexico.

Major Crimes Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Arevalo and requested assistance from the FBI. The Ventura County FBI Office joined in the search for Arevalo. Additional FBI Agents and other investigative resources stationed in New Mexico participated in the search for Arevalo.

On April 28, 2017, at approximately 7 a.m., FBI Agents spotted Arevalo at a residence in Farmington, New Mexico. The FBI’s SWAT Team served a federal search warrant at the residence and took Arevalo into custody without incident. The FBI and their agents were instrumental in the search and arrest of Arevalo. Arevalo is in the process of being extradited back to Ventura County. He is currently being held at the San Juan County Adult Detention Facility in New Mexico.

On April 28, 2017, at approximately 6 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) contacted and arrested Joseph Minister at his residence. Minister is currently in custody at Ventura County Jail for murder. His bail is set at $2,000,000.00.

Major Crimes Detectives will continue to investigate the murder of Giovani Vega. Anyone with information regarding the murder of Giovanni Vega is asked to call Major Crimes Detective Steven Ramirez at (805) 385-7760. You can also provide information anonymously by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 1, 2017 at 9 a.m.

 

Arevalo being taken into custody

 

Booking photo of Arevalo (courtesy of SJCADC)

 

Booking photo of Minister (OPD)

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	Homicide Investigation
DATE/TIME:	April 12, 2017 at approximately 11 p.m.
LOCATION:	San Gorgonio Avenue at Featherstone Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic male, 22 year old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669 ken.tougas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – On April 12, 2017, at approximately 11 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim at the intersection of San Gorgonio Avenue and Featherstone Street. Police officers arrived on scene and located a 22 year old Hispanic male in the street with gunshot wounds. The police officers provided the victim with first aid until EMS personnel arrived on scene. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the police officers, EMS personnel and hospital staff, the victim succumbed to injuries.

Investigators with the Major Crimes Unit and the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the crime scene to assume the investigation. The motive for the homicide is unknown, but gang motivation has not been ruled out.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Anyone with information or knowledge of this homicide is asked to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. 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: April 13, 2017 at 5 a.m.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	April 8, 2017 at approximately 9:50 p.m.
LOCATION:	1000 block of South King Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic male, 32 year old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Ramirez II steven.ramirez@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7760

(OXNARD, Calif) – Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit and Major Crimes Unit are investigating the shooting of a 32 year old Oxnard resident.

On April 8, 2017 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the 1000 block of King Street. When police officers arrived, they located a Hispanic male with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported from the scene in an ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. The victim is currently in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit.

Detectives were called to the scene to assist with the investigation. There is no clear motive for the shooting. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Steven Ramirez at (805) 385-7760. You can also remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via test or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  April 9, 2017 / 4:00 a.m.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	Homicide Investigation
DATE/TIME:	March 27, 2017 at approximately 10:27 p.m.
LOCATION:	400 block of North Bonita Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688 miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – On March 27, 2017 at approximately 10:27 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a shooting victim in the 400 block of North Bonita Avenue. The police officers arrived on scene and located a shooting victim in the street. The police officers provided first aid until EMS personnel arrived. Despite the lifesaving efforts given by the police officers and EMS personnel, the victim died at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assume the investigation. At this early point in the investigation, there is no clear motive for the murder. Gang motivation has not been ruled out.

This is Oxnard’s fourth homicide of the year.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction in homicide cases. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805)385-7688.  If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org  to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  March 28, 2017 at 2:00 a.m.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	Homicide Investigation
DATE/TIME:	March 13, 2017 at approximately 9:50 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 Block of Dolores Court, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld pending notification of family
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680 jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

(OXNARD, Calif) – On March 13, 2017 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to several 911 calls of a shooting victim in the 100 block of Dolores Court. When the police officers arrived on scene they located a shooting victim. The victim, a Hispanic male in his 40’s, was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS personnel.

Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The investigation is continuing.

This is Oxnard’s third homicide of the year.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7680. You can also remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via test or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 14, 2017 at 3 a.m.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation
DATE/TIME:	March 26, 2016 at approximately 2:14 PM
LOCATION:	300 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Steven Magallon, 31 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Troncoso, 16 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688 miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(Oxnard, Calif) – Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit have made an arrest in a homicide case that occurred on March 26, 2016. The victim, 31 year old Steven Magallon, was shot multiple times during a confrontation in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive. Magallon was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center, but he later died on April 7, 2016. The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled Magallon’s death a homicide.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) and the Major Crimes Unit responded to the shooting scene to assume the investigation. After Magallon’s death, Major Crimes Detectives continued with the investigation. Detectives followed up on leads and served numerous search warrants in hopes of locating evidence related to Magallon’s death. Through the course of the investigation, Major Crimes Detectives were able to obtain enough evidence to identify and arrest a suspect in the death of Steven Magallon.

On March 7, 2017, Major Crimes Detectives arrested Jesus Troncoso, a 16 year old Oxnard resident, and charged him with the murder of Steven Magallon. Troncoso was already in custody at the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center when he was arrested by detectives. Troncoso was in custody for charges unrelated to the homicide.

Major Crimes Detectives believe Troncoso, who was 15 years old when the murder was committed, shot and killed Magallon during a gang related confrontation.

Detectives will continue to investigate the case in order to identify any other persons who were involved in the murder of Steven Magallon. Detectives urge anyone with information about the murder of Steven Magallon to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. You can also provide valuable information and remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit the website www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  March 7, 2017 at 1:00 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Make Arrest in 2012 Homicide Case
DATE/TIME:	July 9, 2012 at approximately 8:52 P.M.
LOCATION:	2500 block of Greenbrook Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Jose Gonzalez, 19 year old Oxnard resident Hispanic male, 22 year old Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Hugo Sanchez, 25 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7660 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688 miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit have made an arrest in the 2012 murder of Jose Gonzalez. Gonzalez was shot and killed in the 2500 block of Greenbrook Drive.

On January 23, 2017 at approximately 1:30 P.M., police officers assigned to the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) arrested 25 year old Hugo Sanchez, an Oxnard resident. Sanchez was arrested after Major Crimes Investigators obtained an arrest warrant related to the murder of Jose Gonzalez.

On July 9, 2012, at approximately 8:52 P.M., Oxnard police officers responded to several 911 calls of shots fired in the 2500 block of Greenbrook Drive. Officers arrived and located 19 year old Jose Gonzalez suffering from a gunshot wound. Gonzalez was declared deceased at the scene. Police officers located a second shooting victim nearby. The second shooting victim, a 22 year old Hispanic male Oxnard resident, was transported to the hospital and survived his injury. Investigators from the Major Crimes and Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to take over the investigation.

Investigators learned the victims were walking together in the 2500 block of Greenbrook Drive. Several subjects approached the victims and a confrontation occurred. During the confrontation, the victims were shot and the suspects fled the scene. Investigators believe the confrontation and murder of Jose Gonzalez was gang motivated.

Since the first day of the investigation, Major Crimes Investigators have followed up on leads, tips, and interviewed persons of interest in this case. Investigators also worked closely with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Based on all the information gathered during the course of the investigation, Major Crimes Investigators were able to gather enough probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for Sanchez.

Sanchez was arrested for 1^st degree murder and will be transported to Ventura County Main Jail. His bail is set at $1,000,000.00.

The arrest of Hugo Sanchez was a result of the unwavering and dedicated effort by Major Crimes Investigators, and in direct partnership with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Major Crimes Investigators will continue to investigate the murder of Jose Gonzalez. Investigators believe additional arrests will be made in this case.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Major Crimes Investigators are encouraging anyone with information on the murder of Jose Gonzalez to call Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. You can provide valuable information and still remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/23/17 1500 hours

Hugo Sanchez