NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Pedestrian related traffic collision
DATE/TIME:	January 6, 2020, 11:16 P.M.
LOCATION:	Ventura Road north of Fifth
VICTIM(S):	44 year old Oxnard resident
VEHICLE INVOLVED:	2016 Silver Ford F150 driven by a 52 year old Oxnard resident.
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Paul Knapp (805) 385-7750 paul.knapp@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON:	Officer Paul Knapp (805) 385-7750 paul.knapp@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 6, 2020, at about 11:15 P.M., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the area of Ventura Road north of Fifth Street, in the City of Oxnard, regarding an injury traffic collision involving a pedestrian. EMS personnel arrived and transported a 44-year-old male pedestrian to Ventura County Medical Center. The male pedestrian succumbed to his injuries.

Based upon preliminary investigation, the male was walking across the roadway of Ventura Road north of Fifth Street. A silver Ford F150 travelling south on Ventura Road struck the male pedestrian.

The driver of the Ford remained on scene and was cooperative with investigators. Alcohol and speed do not appear to be a factor in this collision.

Investigators are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the 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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	09/10/2019/6:38PM
LOCATION:	2100 block of Mariposa Street (West Alley), Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	51 Year Old Male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant (805) 486-6211 Mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Ricardo Vega, Detective (805) 385-8291 ricardo.vega@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 09/10/2019 at approximately 6:38 p.m., Officers with the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the west alley of the 2100 block of Mariposa Street in reference to a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, officers located a 51 year old Oxnard resident who had been stabbed. The victim was transported to a local hospital. His wounds were not life threatening and the investigation is ongoing.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes 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 online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the 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: 09/11/2019, 4:00 a.m

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	245 P.C. Shooting
DATE/TIME:	07/03/2019, 6:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	2500 block of El Dorado Avenue, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant (805) 486-6211 Mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Michael Velasquez, Detective (805) 385-8287 michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org

On 07/03/2019 at approximately 6:40 p.m., Officers with the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 2500 block of El Dorado Avenue in reference to a shooting that just occurred. Officers made contact with the victim and found one bullet strike in the victim’s vehicle. The shooter was described as a Hispanic male in his teens. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 07/04/2019, 2:48 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	June 19, 2019, 2:54 p.m.
LOCATION:	1400 Block W. Date Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Possible white male, mid-twenties
PREPARED BY:	John Brisslinger John.Brisslinger@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6297
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Carey Everhart Carey.Everhart@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6228

DETAILS: On June 19th, 2019, at 2:54 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to the 1400 block of W. Date Street in reference to a call of a shooting. The victim was traveling on the residential street when another vehicle blocked his path. The suspect who blocked the motorist proceeded to exit and shoot multiple times through the victim’s windshield. The suspect described as a white male, mid-twenties fled the scene in his vehicle. The 39 year-old shooting victim sustained gunshot wounds to his upper torso and face. The victim was transported to VCMC and is listed in guarded condition.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD 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. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	19^th Annual Memorial Ceremony
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2018 at 1030 Hours
LOCATION:	251South C St. Oxnard CA 93030
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff 805 385 8300 Charles.woodruff@oxnrdpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department will be hosting its 19^th Annual Memorial Event on May 16, 2018 at 1030 hours. The Department welcomes the public to attend and celebrate the lives of seven Oxnard officers who lost their lives while in the line of duty. The Oxnard Police Department hosts this event every year with officers, families and the community attending.

The names of the officers that will be honored are;

Deputy Constable Andrew McNaughton ..EOW March 23, 1906

Constable William E. Kelley…………….. EOW August 20, 1921

Officer Albert Gasperetti………………….EOW April 15, 1956

Officer Frederick J. Clark…………………EOW October 12, 1971

Senior Officer John Adair…………………EOW October 7, 1980

Officer James E. O’Brien…………………EOW December 2, 1993

Officer James R. Jensen, Jr…………..…EOW March 13, 1996

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DRAGG After School Program Unveils New Police Themed Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	10/31/17 0800 Hours
LOCATION:	Las Vegas Convention Center (SEMA Show)
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff, Sergeant Daniel Shrubb
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff 805 385 8300 Charles.woodruff@oxnardpd.org

The DRAGG (Drag Racing Against Gangs and Graffiti) after school program has done it again! DRAGG, along with Ford Motor Company, have teamed up to design this new 2018 Police Themed Mustang like no other – and DRAGG is extremely honored to be a partner with Ford. The Mustang will be unveiled next week on October 31, 2017, at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In January, the DRAGG team submitted a project vehicle proposal to Ford and were chosen from thousands of other entries.

DRAGG was selected to build this 2018 Ford Ecoboost Mustang alongside several other teams that will be displaying their projects at the show for thousands to see. Along with Ford, DRAGG teamed up with several other after-market equipment companies to help design the vehicle. The Mustang, referred to as “The Guardian”, symbolizes the commitment of the police to the communities they serve.

The DRAGG program began here at the Oxnard Police Department in 2011 and continues to grow throughout Ventura County thanks to the Ventura County Office of Education. High school students attend the DRAGG program twice a week at facilities here in Oxnard, and Fillmore where students receive 5 to 10 credits per semester. The DRAGG program has graduated over 350 students and have awarded over 75 scholarships to further their educational endeavors.

DRAGG is also expanding its youth program to the Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Santa Barbara Police Departments.

Follow all the exciting action on DRAGG’s social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @draggteam, or visit www.draggteam.org .

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 26, 2017 / 1045 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Inaugural Downtown Community Car Show

DATE/TIME:

Sunday, August 27, 2017 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

LOCATION:

Oxnard Police Station, 251 S. C Street / 3rd Street

PREPARED BY:

Community Affairs Manager, Melissa Valdez

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Melissa Valdez

melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 342-8292

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is proud to announce its Inaugural Downtown Community Car Show taking place this Sunday, August 27, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will take place in front of the Police Station at 251 South C Street. Join us for an afternoon full of fabulous show cars, food, and the people who serve the community every day. The show will feature unique and one-of-a-kind vehicles, including Oxnard PD’s DRAGG Police Mustangs, police cruisers and special SWAT team vehicles, K-9 Unit, the Stanley Steamer vehicle from the Murphy Auto Museum, and the Lucas Oil Jet Drag cars by Caliente Racing.

The goal of this event is to bring area car enthusiasts together for a chance to show off their vehicles and build stronger community partnerships. The car show proceeds will benefit the DRAGG and PAL programs which serve our youth in Oxnard. The event is free to attend and open to the public. In addition to the show vehicles on display, we will also have vendors from the automotive industry on hand. Special thanks to The Oxnard Peace Officers Association, Borla Exhaust, and State Farm Insurance for proudly sponsoring this event.

Music will be provided by 104.7 Old School Radio so bring the family out to enjoy the show cars and have plenty of family fun.

If you have any questions regarding the Downtown Community Car Show, please contact Community Affairs Manager, Melissa Valdez at melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 342-8292.