OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	February 15, 2020  8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant (805) 200-2337 Dale.McAlpine@Oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Jose Diaz, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 Jose.Diaz@Oxnardpd.org

 

DETAILS:

DUI Checkpoint nets eight DUI arrests

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit arrested eight impaired drivers while conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on February 15, 2020.  The checkpoint was conducted on Oxnard Boulevard north of Second Street between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., resulting in the following:

• 736 vehicles screened
• Eight DUI-alcohol suspects arrested
• 7 drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
• 12 citations issued
• Three vehicles towed

DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests.

Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, can impair and result in a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs.

Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  February 16, 2020/ 3:15 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Two Clerks Cited for Selling Alcohol to Minors
DATE/TIME:	Friday, January 31, 2020 / 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
LOCATION:	Citywide
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	El Super, 2800 Saviers Road, Oxnard Circle K, 105 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard.
PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine , Sergeant Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Dale McAlpine , Sergeant Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: 

 

On January 31^st, 2020, the Oxnard Police Department cited two store clerks for selling alcohol to minors. The actions were the result of two simultaneous minor decoy operations in which minors, under the direct supervision of officers, attempted to purchase alcohol from 45 retail licensees in the City of Oxnard.

Those who sold to the minors face a minimum fine of $250, and/or 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first violation.  In addition, the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) will take administrative action against the alcoholic beverage license of the business.  That may include a fine, a suspension of the license, or the permanent revocation of the license.

Minor decoy programs have been used by local law enforcement in California since 1987 and have proven to be effective in deterring the sale of alcohol to minors. These operations ensure that alcohol retail businesses are verifying the age of customers through valid forms of identification and are not selling alcohol to individuals who are under 21-years of age.

This project is part of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Minor Decoy / Shoulder Tap Grant Project funded by California’s Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  January 31, 2020 / 2050 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Gang Members Arrested for Firearm/ Ammunition Possession and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	July 21, 2019 / 4:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	1500 Block of Morris Street, Oxnard CA 93030 200 Sarita Drive, Oxnard CA. 93030
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Emmanuel Estrella, 28 years old, Oxnard resident Jose Ibarra, 23 years old, Oxnard resident Priscilla Bautista, 25 years old, Oxnard resident Samara Eaves, 24 years old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Martin Cook, Senior Officer Martin.cook@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

On July 21th, at 4:00 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were in the Colonia neighborhood reference recent gang activity.  Officers observed a subject whom they knew had warrants for his arrest, Emmanuel Estrella (28 yrs), enter a Honda Odyssey van that was parked in the driveway of a residence in the 200 block of Sarita Drive with two females later identified as Priscilla Bautista (25 yrs) and Samara Eaves (24 yrs).  A traffic stop was conducted to contact Estrella for his warrants, and officers discovered that the Honda Odyssey van had been stolen out of the City of Ventura earlier in the day.  The driver, Bautista, was arrested for driving and possessing a stolen vehicle.  The passenger, Eaves, was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant.  Estrella was arrested at that time for his misdemeanor warrants.

Officer responded to the residence of Jose Ibarra (23 yrs) reference a probation search at the residence per Ibarra’s search terms, and the fact that a stolen vehicle had just left the residence.  During the probation search, a sawed-off and unregistered 20-gauge shotgun and ammunition were located.  Both Estrella and Ibarra are documented criminal street gang members in the City of Oxnard and are both prohibited persons from possessing firearms.  Due to the circumstances in which the firearm was located, both Ibarra and Estrella were arrested and charged with numerous firearms violations.

The Oxnard Police Department’s 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 this case or other 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 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.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 29, 2019 / 7:48 p.m.
LOCATION:	400 Block of Campbell Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT:	Samuel Vargas, 18 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Dale McAlpine (805) 857-4655 Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org

  DETAILS:

On June 29, 2019, at approximately 7:48 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were patrolling the Southwinds Neighborhood in Oxnard. They contacted Samuel Vargas, an 18 year old Oxnard resident, sitting in a vehicle in the 400 Block of Campbell Way.

During the contact with Vargas, officers located a loaded handgun concealed under the driver’s seat Vargas was sitting in.  Vargas was placed under arrest and subsequently charged with felony possession of a loaded unregistered firearm and felony possession of a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance.

In an effort to address the increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

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 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:  June 29, 2019 / 2145 hours

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INCIDENT:	Commercial Burglary Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	June 17, 2019 /  1:13 A.M.
LOCATION:	1600 Block S. Oxnard Blvd.
SUSPECT(S):	Frankie Lindsey, 18 year old Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant Dale.McAlpine@Oxnardpd.org 805-857-4655
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant 805-857-4655

DETAILS:

On June 17, 2019, at approximately 1:13 A.M., the Oxnard Police Department responded to a possible commercial burglary in progress to a convenience store in the 1600 block of South Oxnard Blvd.

When Officers arrived on scene, they heard objects being broken inside of the business and observed a suspect inside. Several additional officers were dispatched to the location. Officers set up a containment around the business and attempted to get the suspect to surrender. The suspect refused to surrender and attempted to hide and barricade himself in the ceiling of the business.  

The Oxnard Police Department K-9 Unit, Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Team responded to assist with the incident. Pepper ball and chemical agents were introduced into the business in efforts to get the suspect to surrender to officers. 

Officers were able to take Frankie Lindsey into custody, an 18 year old Port Hueneme resident, after four hour standoff with the assistance of an Oxnard Police K-9.  Lindsey was arrested for assault on a police dog, resisting arrest, and commercial burglary, a felony. No officers were injured during the incident and the K-9 suffered a minor laceration to his head.

Anyone with information 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) by clicking on “Report Suspicious Activity.”  Anonymous reports are accepted. 

You can also anonymously report criminal activity by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or visiting www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email. 

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  06/17/19 / 0800 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, Ammunition and Heroin
DATE/TIME:	5/12/19; 1148 hours
LOCATION:	Keel Avenue / Offshore Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Brady Arnold, 34 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org 805-857-4655

DETAILS:

On May 12, 2019 at about 11:48 AM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department detained Brady Arnold, 34 year old Oxnard resident, loitering in the area of Keel Avenue and Offshore Street in possession of a large knife.  Arnold was found to be associated with a vehicle parked at the location.  During a search of Arnold’s vehicle, Officers located a loaded unregistered firearm, heroin, and narcotic paraphernalia. Arnold was arrested for various weapons charges including being a convicted felon in control of a firearm, a felony.  Arnold was also arrested for possession of a dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors.    

Anyone with information regarding this case or other 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:  May 12, 2019 / 3:00 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	4/15/19; 1440 hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard or Camarillo
VICTIM(S):	Wesley Fenton, 41 years
PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Dale McAlpine (805) 857-4655 Dale.McAlpine@OxnardPD.Org

 

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult male, Mr. Wesley Fenton, 41 years old.  On April, 12^th, Mr Fenton left his home in the 5200 block of Hidalgo Street in the City of Camarillo.  Mr. Fenton was last observed in the area of the 101 Freeway and Oxnard Blvd the same day, around 2:40 PM.  Mr. Fenton is described as a white male, 5’-11” / 170 pounds, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and grey sweat pants. He is known to frequent the area of Channel Islands Blvd and Saviers Rd.  If you see Mr. Fenton, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  April 15, 2019 @ 1540 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	January 28, 2019;  5:22 a.m.
LOCATION:	1900 Block North Rose Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Ryan West, 26-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Dale.McAlpine@OxnardPD.Org (805) 857-4655

  DETAILS:

On January 28, 2019, at approximately 5:22 a.m., an officer with the Oxnard Police Department located a Stolen 1995 Honda Accord in the 1900 Block of North Rose Avenue.  The driver, Ryan West, 26- year old Oxnard Resident was arrested without incident and booked into Ventura County Main Jail for the unlawful taking/driving of a motor vehicle (California Vehicle Code 10851) and possession of stolen property (California Penal Code 496d (a)).

Our city is currently experiencing a significant increase in stolen vehicles. To combat the problem, the Police Department is prioritizing taking a proactive comprehensive approach in the prevention, enforcement, and investigation of stolen vehicles.

A significant percentage of the stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:

• Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.
• Never leave your keys in the car, even if you think they are really “hidden.”
• Don’t leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn’t get cold enough here), it is unsafe, illegal, and someone can steal your car.
• Wheel locks, brake pedal locks and steering wheel locks are also effective.

Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents. Owners of 1990-2000, Honda passenger vehicles are being asked to be extra vigilant due to the high number of thefts involving these specific vehicles.  The Auto Theft Task Force has a limited amount of steering wheel locks available, for details on obtaining a free steering wheel lock, contact Detective Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664.

If anyone has any information regarding stolen vehicles please contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to report suspicious or criminal activity.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/28/19, 7:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Traffic Stop leads to Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	January 27, 2019 @ 2:10 AM
LOCATION:	Van Ness and C St., Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Mauricio Lopez, 25-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Jeff Long, Sergeant jeff.long@oxnardpd.org; 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On January 27th, 2019, at approximately 2:10 a.m., an Oxnard Police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop near the intersection of Van Ness and C St.  During the traffic stop, the officer noticed the barrel of a shotgun under the passenger seat of the vehicle.

The occupants of the vehicle were removed.  Officers found a loaded 12 gauge shotgun and a quantity of methamphetamine in the vehicle.

Mauricio Lopez was arrested for firearms and narcotics related charges, including possessing a loaded concealed firearm in a vehicle, a felony.

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 a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  January 27, 2019 @ 4:45AM