John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	MARINA WEST BURGLARY SERIES
DATE/TIME:	MONTH OF FEBRUARY
LOCATION:	MARINA WEST NEIGHBORHOOD EL PORTAL WAY, NOVATO WAY, MIRAMAR WALK. 900 BLOCK OF S. L STREET
VICTIM(S):	Unavailable/ State of California
SUSPECT(S):	UNKNOWN
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	NONE
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA 2/19/10
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA 2/19/10

DETAILS:

DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY THE OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS OF BURGLARIES OR ATTEMPTED BURGLARIES TO HOMES PRIMARILY LOCATED WITHIN THE MARINA WEST NEIGHBORHOOD. THE AFFECTED STREETS INCLUDE EL PORTAL WAY, MIRAMAR WALK AND NOVATO DRIVE.

A SIMILAR BURGLARY OCCURRED WITHIN THE SAME TIME FRAME ON THE 900 BLOCK OF S. L STREET, WHICH IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE MARINA WEST NEIGHBORHOOD.

THE CRIMES WERE ALL REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHILE RESIDENTS WERE HOME SLEEPING.

INVESTIGATORS MET WITH VICTIMS TO DEVELOP A COMPOSITE SKETCH OF THE SUSPECT. POLICE INVESTIGATORS ARE SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING THE SUSPECT.

RESIDENTS ARE ALSO REMINDED TO SECURE ALL DOORS, WINDOWS AND TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

RESIDENTS WITH QUESTIONS OR WITH INFORMATION MAY CONTACT DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA AT (805) 385-7664.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felony Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	March 6, 2010, 8:20 AM
LOCATION:	4300 Block Nimitz Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Charles Tucker, age 28, Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jeff McGreevy
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Jeff McGreevy (805) 385-3982

DETAILS:

On 3-6-10 at about 0820 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 4300 block of Nimitz Dr., Oxnard. While the officers were walking up to the door of the residence, they encountered Charles Tucker as he was trying to leave. The officers immediately noticed he had what appeared to be a rifle concealed under his clothing. The officers ordered him to the ground and he was detained for further investigation. Tucker was found to be in possession of an SKS assault rifle with a folding stock, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia. Further investigation revealed that Tucker was a convicted felon and prohibited from firearm ownership or possession. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail for 4 felony charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by a felon, possession of a concealed firearm by a felon, possession of an assault rifle, and 2 misdemeanor charges of possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

The investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempted Homicide
DATE/TIME:	4/3/2010 at 2100 Hrs
LOCATION:	1700 block of East Fifth Street
VICTIM(S):	27 year-old Hispanic male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 20 years, 5-04, thin build, short black hair
PREPARED BY:	Detective Paul Knapp
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Paul Knapp 805-385-7796

DETAILS:

On 4/3/10 at about 2100 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a stabbing victim in the 1700 block of East Fifth Street. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition.
The victim told officers he was in his apartment with the suspect whom he knew as a past resident of the same complex. The suspect asked the victim to borrow money. When the victim refused, the suspect stabbed the victim multiple times. The suspect fled the area and has yet to be located or identified.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Paul Knapp at 805-385-7796 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or text “BUSTED” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637).

An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Threats, and Narcotics Arrests
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2010 6:30 PM
LOCATION:	1000 block of Redwood St 500 block of South I Street
VICTIM(S):	19 year-old, Oxnard resident State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Nissa Magallon 21 year-old, Oxnard resident Laticia Franco 37 year-old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Roger Garcia (805) 385-7688

DETAILS:

On 5-14-10 an assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 200 block of West Doris Ave. During that assault the suspect was identified by witnesses.

This morning around 6:00 AM the suspect Nissa Magallon called the police because she was a victim of vandalism. During that contact she was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and arrested.

Investigators were contacted about the assault that had occurred days earlier. They conducted a photo line-up where the suspect Magallon was identified. They also learned that the mother Laticia Franco had made several threats to an involved party via phone and text messages.

Investigators obtained a search warrant for two addresses in Oxnard that may have had evidence from the assault and criminal threats. During the search warrant on Redwood Street investigators located narcotics for sales and currency associated with the narcotics. They also located evidence involved in the crimes.

Suspect Nissa Magallon was booked at Ventura County Jail for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and under the Influence of a controlled substance. Suspect Laticia Franco was booked for possession for sales and criminal threats.

All the victim’s names are being withheld due the threats made involve gang members associated with the suspects.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of a concealed weapon – crowbar Fighting in public Conspiracy Gang enhancement
DATE/TIME:	5-21-10 1530 Hours
LOCATION:	The area of Channel Island Boulevard and Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State Of California
SUSPECT(S):	Anthony Lopez, 18 year old Oxnard resident Alejandro Ramuco, 19 year old Oxnard resident 15 year old Oxnard resident 16 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Blue 4-door sedan
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff McGreevy

DETAILS:

On 5-21-10 around 1530 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Channel Island Boulevard and Rose Avenue regarding a fight.

Officers observed numerous suspected gang members fleeing the area on foot and in vehicles. A Blue sedan fleeing the area was stopped. The occupants were identified as being involved in the fight with rival gang members.

The one of the occupants had a crowbar hidden in his pants along with a folding knife. Information was also received to indicated the occupants of the vehicle conspired together to meet rival gang members to fight.

The occupants were arrested for being possession of a concealed weapon, fighting in public, conspiracy and the gang enhancement.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	207 PC – Kidnapping 10851 VC – Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	07-05-10 / 03:03 HRS
LOCATION:	700-BLK of Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM(S):	Shalawn Wilson 27 year-old, Oxnard resident 4 year-old child, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Kason Antonio Williams 28 year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Roger Garcia
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia 805-385-7688 / Rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7-5-10, at approximately 0303 hours, officers responded to the 1800-block of La Puerta Avenue reference contacting a victim regarding her vehicle being stolen with her 4 year old daughter still inside the vehicle. The victim, Shalawan Wilson, told officers on 7-4-10, she was with her children celebrating the 4th of July when she received a phone call from her ex-boyfriend, suspect Kason Williams, asking for a ride. Victim Wilson agreed to give Williams and his associates a ride and picked them up in the 600-block of East Hueneme Road in the city of Port Hueneme.

Prior to taking Williams and his friends home, Victim Wilson drove to the 700-block of Cuesta Del Mar to pick up her friend. The victim and her 2 younger boys exited her vehicle and ran into her friend’s residence. As the victim was inside the friend’s residence, the victim heard a car engine start up and saw suspect Williams driving away in her vehicle. The victim ran to her vehicle and attempted to stop the suspect because her 4 year old daughter was in the rear passenger seat but Williams refused to stop.

Officers contacted the victim at her residence and broadcasted the stolen vehicle information.

Several minutes later, officers saw suspect Williams driving the victim’s vehicle in the area of Wolff Street and South “I” Street. Officers conducted a traffic stop and took Williams into custody. Officers found the victim’s 4 year old daughter sitting in the backseat unharmed.

During the time of the arrest, officers discovered suspect Williams had an outstanding felony warrant and is on active parole.

Suspect Williams was booked at Ventura County Jail for kidnapping and stolen vehicle and is being held without bail.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery (Business)
DATE/TIME:	July 8, 2010 7:40 PM
LOCATION:	Top Notch Clothing 2124 Saviers Rd
VICTIM(S):	Business
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic, Male, approximately 26 years-old, thin built, with a mustache, wearing a black baseball cap, black shirt, and black pants
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Undetermined amount US Currency
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 SteveFunk@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
 
On the above date and time officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a robbery at a business with a shot fired. Upon officers arrival they contacted the business owner. He said that he was in the business when the armed gunman entered. The gunman demanded money. Before the victim could open the cash register, the suspect fired a shot into a rear storage area of the business. The business owner was not injured during the incident. There were no other customers in the store during the incident.

After obtaining the cash the suspect fled the business on foot and was last seen East on Iris from Saviers Rd. Officers searched the area with negative results. If anyone has information about this robbery they are urged to contact Det. Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796 or email him at SteveFunk@Oxnardpd.org. If you wish to remain anonymous contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Residential Burglaries
DATE/TIME:	07/16/2010 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM
LOCATION:	800 block to 1100 block Cedar Street
VICTIM(S):	Three Victims
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect one is a Hispanic male, 5-6, 150, black hair, early to mid twenties, wearing dark clothing. Suspect two is a Hispanic male, 5-8, 140, shaved head, wearing checkered shorts with knee high socks.
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Rangel, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 805-385-7605

DETAILS:

On 07/16/2010 between the hours of 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM two suspects attempted entry to one a residence on the 800 block of Cedar Court and then again on the 900 block of Cedar Court. The same two suspects attempted entry to a third residence on the 1100 block of Cedar Street. In two cases, the suspects attempted to open a window to the door and on the third they attempted to pry off a window screen.

The public is asked to use caution when leaving windows open during the late night hours and to call the police when you see people acting suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 805-385-7605.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Hit and Run
DATE/TIME:	7-25-10 / 8:45 PM
LOCATION:	Oxnard Blvd. and Colonia Rd., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Gerardo Rodriguez, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Vega , Male, 21 years of age
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black Ford Expedition (impounded)
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Sergeant, Oxnard P.D.
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Traffic Investigator 385-7750

DETAILS:

Rodriguez was crossing in the crosswalk while riding his bicycle at Colonia Rd. and Oxnard Blvd. when the suspect vehicle ran the red light and struck the victim bicyclist. The suspect, later identified as Oxnard resident Jose Vega, fled the scene in the vehicle however several witnesses stayed in the area to provide descriptions of the suspect vehicle with the direction of travel. Two other witnesses followed the suspect vehicle long enough to provide officers with an accurate description of the black Ford Expedition along with the license plate and last known direction of travel.

Officers waited at the registered owner’s residence until the suspected driver returned. Vega admitted driving the vehicle and fleeing the scene out of fear. Vega was arrested and his vehicle was impounded as evidence.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Vehicle Collision (2 Fatalities)
DATE/TIME:	July 28, 2010 / 1909 hours
LOCATION:	Victoria Avenue South of Gonzales Road
DRIVER-1:	Male, 25 of Oxnard (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
DRIVER-2:	Shannon Martinez, 26 of Ventura
PASSENGER V-1:	Male, 14 of Oxnard (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
VEHICLE-1:	White, BMW, Sedan
VEHICLE-2:	Red, Ford Compact
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant (randylatimer@oxnardpd.org)
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Senior Officer 385-7750 (mariapena@oxnardpd.org)

DETAILS:

On July 28, 2010, at approximately 1909 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to Victoria Avenue, South of Gonzales Road after receiving a call of a roll-over collision involving two vehicles. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that the vehicles, a white, BMW sedan and a red, Ford compact had collided in the southbound lanes. As a result of the collision, the red compact had overturned, trapping the driver, Shannon Martinez, 26 of Ventura. She was extricated by fire department personnel and transported to Ventura County Medical Center for multiple injuries. She was admitted and is in serious but stable condition. The driver of the BMW, a 25 year old male of Oxnard and his passenger, a 14 year old male of Oxnard, died at the scene. Their names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the BMW was traveling northbound on Victoria Avenue and began passing other northbound traffic by driving in the dirt center median. The BMW lost control and began sliding sideways and crossed into the opposing lanes. Upon crossing into the southbound lanes, the BMW collided with the red compact.

If anyone has information about this collision please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750

An investigation is continuing.