OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

News Release: Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession, and Vehicle Theft (10/29/17)

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Vehicle Theft, Firearm Possession, and Gang Injunction Violation
DATE/TIME:	October 29, 2017 at 12:06 a.m.
LOCATION:	N. alley of the 900 Blk. of West Juniper
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Angel Cardona, 35-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-8290

DETAILS:

On 10/29/17, at 12:06 a.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit located a white Volkswagen Passat, that had been reported stolen from the City of Camarillo, in the area of Kamala St. and “M” St. As officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, the suspect attempted to evade the officers. The suspect, 25-year-old Oxnard resident Angel Cardona, collided with a brick wall and the vehicle he was driving overturned in the north alley of the 900 block of W. Juniper St. Officers extracted suspect Cardona and his 24-year-old female passenger from the vehicle. Officers found a loaded handgun in the stolen vehicle that Cardona was driving. Suspect Cardona and his passenger were both transported to local hospitals and treated for minor injuries sustained in the collision.

Cardona is a documented criminal street gang member who has been served with a court ordered gang injunction. Cardona was charged with being a felon in possession of a loaded firearm, vehicle theft, and for violating the gang injunction (possession of dangerous weapons and for vehicle theft). Cardona was also charged with being a Parolee at Large.

The Oxnard Police Department 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 criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or 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 at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 29, 2017 / 0130 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Gang Related Firearms Arrest

DATE/TIME:

October 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION:

6200 Perkins Rd.

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Tony Valdez, 30-year-old Oxnard resident

Ana Silva, 21-year-old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Christopher Williams, Commander

Christoper.williams@oxnardpd.org

805 385-8290

DETAILS:

On October 6, 2017 at approximately 6:30 PM, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were conducting uniformed gang enforcement in 6200 block of Perkins Road. While in the area officers made contact Tony Valdez and Ana Silva. Valdez is on active parole and had a felony warrant for robbery and stolen vehicle. Valdez and Silva are both documented gang members.

During a search of the vehicle a loaded shotgun was located next to Valdez.

Valdez was arrested for his warrants, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle and carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle. Silva was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant.

The Oxnard Police Department 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. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 6, 2017/ 8:25 PM

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of Stolen Property and Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	September 2, 2017 at 3:34 p.m.
LOCATION:	200 block W. Esplanade Dr.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Christopher Jones, 32-year-old, Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On 9/2/17, at approximately 3:34 p.m., Oxnard officers responded to the 200 block of W. Esplanade Dr. reference a theft of tires from a bicycle. The incident was reported to the police by an alert passerby who saw the suspect removing the tires from a bicycle that was locked to a bicycle rack. The suspect then rode away on a different bicycle. The passerby provided a detailed description to police dispatch and an officer located the suspect nearby. The suspect, identified as Christopher Jones, was found to be on supervised release for theft related charges. The officer searched Jones pursuant to his probation and located a meth pipe. A second officer located the victim who happened to be working in one of the stores.

Jones was found to be in possession of the victim’s tires and wheels. Jones was arrested for possession of narcotic paraphernalia and possession of stolen property. Jones was transported to the Oxnard Police Department and charged with an additional narcotics related charge for bringing methamphetamine into the holding facility.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or 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 at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 2, 2017 / 1950 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Minor in Possession of a Firearm / Vandalism Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 9, 2017 at 5:50 p.m.
LOCATION:	1500 Tulipan Cr.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	16-year-old male, Oxnard resident 16-year-old female, Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On July 9, 2017, at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Tulipan Cr. reference a subject in possession of a handgun in the swimming pool area. Officers ultimately made contact with a 16 year old male juvenile who was described and identified by the reporting party. Officers located a handgun that was in a bag next to the juvenile. The juvenile, who is on supervised release from a previous weapons charge, was arrested for being a minor in possession of a concealable firearm and for possessing a firearm in violation of his probation.

After the minor was taken into custody, a 16 year old female associate was seen vandalizing an Oxnard Police car by kicking and denting the driver door. The female was located by officers and identified by a witness. The female juvenile was charged with misdemeanor vandalism. The male and female juvenile were both lodged in juvenile hall.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 9, 2017 / 2140 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Graffiti Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 2, 2017 at 4:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	Gisler Ave. at Maple St.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Carlos Barry, 23 year old Wilmington, California resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On July 2, 2017, at approximately 4:15 p.m., an officer patrolling near the intersection of Gilser Ave. and Maple St. observed an individual use an acrylic paint and commit graffiti vandalism on the sidewalk. The officer contacted the suspect, 23 year old Wilmington resident Carlos Barry, and arrested him for committing misdemeanor graffiti vandalism and for possessing graffiti tools. Barry had written his moniker on the sidewalk.

The city of Oxnard spends more than $750,000 each year on graffiti eradication. Residents can report graffiti to the GAP Hotline (805) 385-8010and the graffiti will typically be removed within 24-48 hours.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

Carlos Barry

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 3, 2017 / 0130 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Vandalism Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 1, 2017 / 10:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	Fifth St. at Ventura Rd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Isaac Hidalgo, 22 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On July 1, 2017, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers on patrol observed an individual committing graffiti vandalism on one of the traffic light poles. The subject also committed graffiti vandalism on one of the traffic signs at the intersection. Officers contacted the suspect, 22 year old Oxnard resident, Isaac Hidalgo and arrested him for committing misdemeanor graffiti vandalism and for possessing graffiti tools.

The city of Oxnard spends more than $750,000 each year on graffiti eradication. Residents can report graffiti to the GAP Hotline (805) 385-8010 and the graffiti will typically be removed within 24-48 hours.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

Isaac Hidalgo

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 1, 2017 / 10:56 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	June 25, 2017 / 0112 hours
LOCATION:	3600 Block South B Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	25 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Greg Hebert, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Greg.Hebert@OxnardPD.org 805-200-5680

DETAILS:

On June 25, 2017, at about 0112 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a shooting victim in the 3600 block of South B Street in Oxnard. The victim, a 25 year old male, stated he was standing in front of his residence when he was shot. The victim received a gunshot wound to his left arm and was transported to a local hospital. The victim’s injury is not life threatening.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or by visiting their website at www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 25, 2017 / 0215 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 23, 2017; 2:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 block W. Channel Islands Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ricardo Lopez, 30 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 23, 2017, at 2:45 p.m., an Oxnard officer located a black Kia which had been recently reported stolen. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 100 block of West Channel Islands Blvd. and arrested the driver, 30 year old Oxnard resident Ricardo Lopez. Lopez was searched incident to his arrest and officers located a meth pipe in his pocket. Lopez was arrested for auto theft and for possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

Ricardo Lopez

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 23, 2017 / 1755 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 17, 2017; 7:17 p.m.
LOCATION:	1900 block North Rose Ave.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Daniel Frenes, 47 year old Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 17, 2017, at approximately 7:17 p.m., officers were dispatched to a gas station in the 1900 block of North Rose Ave. reference a suspicious vehicle that was left abandoned with the engine running. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the reporting party who provided a physical description of the driver that left the vehicle.

Officers located a subject in the area that matched the driver’s description. The subject was identified as 47 year old Port Hueneme resident Daniel Frenes. A records check revealed Frenes was on supervised release for narcotic related offenses. Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded handgun and narcotics in the vehicle. Frenes was arrested for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and for narcotics possession.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 18, 2017 / 1235

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Alert Community Member Helps Stop In Progress Auto Burglary
DATE/TIME:	June 17, 2017 / 7:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	1000 block of Pacific Ave.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Lopez, 25 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 17, 2017, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 1000 block of Pacific Ave. reference an auto burglary in progress. As one of the employers was leaving the business, the employer noticed the suspect was using an improvised burglary tool, attempting to gain entry into one of his employee’s vehicles. The victim employee was notified and attempted to make contact with the suspect who began walking away. Officers were dispatched to the area and the suspect, who was attempting to hide in some bushes, was located by one of the responding officers.

The officer attempted to detain the suspect and the suspect was noncompliant and attempted to pull away from the officer. The officer ultimately took the suspect into custody. The officer searched the suspect incident to his arrest and located a meth pipe. Neither the officer nor the suspect sustained any injuries.

The suspect, 25 year old Oxnard resident Robert Lopez, was charged with attempted auto burglary, resisting arrest, possessing narcotic paraphernalia, in addition to seven misdemeanor warrants mostly dealing with narcotic related offenses and for resisting arrest.

“The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be ‘Partners In Public Safety’.Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or 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 at tip via text or email.”

Robert Lopez
DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 17, 2017 / 1000 Hours