Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Collision
DATE/TIME:	October 21, 2012 / 5:25 PM
LOCATION:	Beaumont Avenue and Abbott Street
DRIVER 1:	Male, 13, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
DRIVER 2:	Joel Jay Dualan, 33, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 1:	Black, purple & yellow bicycle
VEHCLE 2:	Black 2012 Mazda Master Touring 5
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Traffic Investigator, (805) 385-7750, Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Traffic Investigator, (805) 385-7750, Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On October 21, 2012, at about 3:25 PM., Oxnard PD officers responded to Beaumont Avenue and Abbott Street after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving a bicyclist. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a Mazda had collided with a juvenile bicyclist in the intersection of Beaumont Avenue and Abbott Street. The bicyclist, a 13 year old male (name withheld) was injured. The bicyclist was transported to Ventura County Medical Center with serious head injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the bicyclist was traveling southbound on Beaumont Avenue on the west side of the street towards Abbott Street. The black Mazda Master Touring 5 was traveling southbound on Beaumont Avenue towards Abbott Street behind the bicyclist. For unknown reasons when the bicyclist reached Abbott Street, the juvenile rider turned directly into the path of the Mazda. Unable to avoid a collision, the Mazda struck the bicyclist. The impact caused the bicyclist to fall to the ground. It should be noted that the injuries of the bicyclist indicate that he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

The occupants of the Mazda were not injured. The bicyclist is listed under critical condition.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 21, 2012, 9:20 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Fatal Traffic Collision

DATE/TIME:

December 16, 2012 / 0101 Hours

LOCATION:

Victoria Avenue @ Doris Avenue

VICTIM(S):

Male, 22, of San Leandro, CA (Name withheld pending notification of next of kin)

PREPARED BY:

Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant
randy.latimer@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Maria Pena, Traffic Investigator 805-385-7650

DETAILS:On December 16, 2012 at about 1:01 A.M., California Highway Patrol officers observed a vehicle that had driven off of the roadway and collided into a fence of a business located on Victoria avenue, south of Doris Avenue. When officers made contact with the driver, a male (name withheld), 22 years of San Leandro, Ca, they found him to unresponsive. EMS personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the solo driver dead at the scene.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Camaro was traveling southbound on Victoria Avenue at a high rate of speed. As it approached Doris Avenue, the vehicle attempted to make a lane change and lost control. The vehicle veered to the right and sideswiped a Nissan Frontier, driven by Joseph Ocachea of Port Hueneme. The vehicle continued out-of-control and careened off of the road and into the fence. Ocachea was not injured.

It is unknown if alcohol was a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Officer Maria Pena at
805-385-7650. The investigation is ongoing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery and stabbing
DATE/TIME:	1-16-13 / 2217 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of North Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	40-Year old male, Ventura resident
SUSPECT(S):	Two males, 18 to 20 years
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

On 1-16-13, at about 2217 hours, a 40-year old male Ventura resident was leaving a liquor store/deli located in the 1900 Block of North Ventura Road. The victim had just entered his parked car when two male subjects, 18 to 20 years old approached him. These subjects were armed with knives. The subjects demanded that the victim relinquish any money he had in his possession. The victim gave the suspects approximately $15. The suspects then demanded other property. When the victim hesitated, the suspects stabbed him.

The victim’s injuries were described as moderate to serious. He was treated at the Ventura County Medical Center.

The suspects fled on foot eastbound towards an alley.

Persons with additional information are encouraged to call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

Or, you may contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Visit the web site at http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	1-20-13 / 2255 hours
LOCATION:	2900 Block of Oarfish Lane
VICTIM(S):	Male, 31 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Male, early 20’s, wearing a black beanie & black sweater
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, (805) 207-7078 martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1-20-13, at 2255 hours, officers responded to a residence located in the 2900 Block of Oarfish Lane re: a stabbing.

Officers learned a male, early 20’s, wearing a black beanie and black sweater, came to the residence contacting a 31-year old male resident. An argument ensued and the 20-year old stabbed the resident. The suspect fled on foot.

The victim was treated at the Ventura County Medical Center having sustained minor stab wounds.

Persons with additional information are encouraged to call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

You may contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Or, visit the web site at http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1-21-13 / 0145 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle vs. Train – Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	5/24/13; 2047 hours
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue just north of SR-34 (Fifth Street)
VICTIM(S):	Male, 70’s, possible Oxnard Resident (Name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
PARTIES:	Amtrak; Vera Olivia Vega, 43 years, Oxnard resident; Lea Davis, 49 years, Camarillo Resident
VEHICLES:	Black ’07 Dodge Charger, Blue ’03 Ford Expedition, Silver ’07 Toyota Camry


PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, Traffic Collision Investigator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On May 24, 2013, at about 8:47 P.M., officers and EMS responded to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and an Amtrak train on Rose Avenue just north of SR-34 (Fifth Street). Upon arrival, officers found that a black Dodge Charger had been struck by an Amtrak train and the debris from the collision had damaged a blue Ford Expedition and a silver Toyota Camry. Officers also found a male in the Dodge unconscious.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Dodge, driven by a male in his 70s, was stopped southbound on Rose Avenue on rail road tracks just north of SR-34 (Fifth Street). The Amtrak train was traveling westbound on the railroad tracks towards Rose Avenue. The Ford, driven by Vera Olivia Vega was stopped at a red light in the number one left turn lane from SR-34 (Fifth Street) to northbound Rose Avenue. The Toyota, driven by Lea Davis, was stopped eastbound on SR-34 (Fifth Street) just west of Rose Avenue.

As the Amtrak train approached the railroad crossing at Rose Avenue, the bells and lights for the railroad crossing arms were activated. For unknown reasons, the Dodge remained stopped on the tracks when it was struck by the Amtrak train.

The male driver of the Dodge was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. Driver Vega and Davis were not injured as a result of the collision. There were no reported injuries among the passengers on the Amtrak train.

It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 25, 2013, 4:00 a.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	7/8/13 at about 1810 hours
LOCATION:	1300 block of W. Channel Islands
VICTIM(S):	54 year old male, resident of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Fernando Ochoa, 30 year old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Tan Infiniti Q45

PREPARED BY:	Officer Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department 385-7600

DETAILS:
On 7/8/13 at about 1810 hours, members of the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (S.E.U.) attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Channel Islands Blvd. and Ventura Rd. The vehicle failed to yield to officers and a short pursuit ensued.

During the pursuit, the driver of the vehicle, Fernando Ochoa, began driving erratically, eastbound in the 1300 block of W. Channel Islands Boulevard, reaching speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour. Based on the reckless driving pattern of Ochoa, pursuing officers elected to cancel their pursuit of the vehicle.

The vehicle continued to flee, colliding with two vehicles on Channel Island Blvd. before ultimately crashing into a live line utility pole in the west alley of the 2900 block of Saviers Road. S.E.U. Officers apprehended Ochoa after a brief foot pursuit. Ochoa was arrested for numerous narcotics and vehicle related charges including felony evading (2800.2 C.V.C.) and D.U.I. resulting in bodily injury (23153(a) C.V.C.)

One uninvolved motorist suffered a minor injury from the traffic collision; however, they refused medical treatment.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7/8/13, 8:58PM.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	Road Closures for the 2013 Salsa Dash
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, July 20, 2013 7:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard, Downtown
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Mike Robison, Traffic Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The 2013 Oxnard Salsa Festival, the 20th anniversary celebration of everything salsa, presents the Salsa Dash on Saturday, July 20^th. This run/walk is a sightseeing tour through downtown Oxnard on the wide, charming streets of the Henry T. Oxnard National Register Historic District, and across the finish line at the Plaza Park Pagoda. The Salsa Dash will feature a 5K and 10K starting at 8:00 A.M. and a kids fun run starting at 9:30 A.M.

Several streets will be closed during this event to provide added safety for the participants. Oxnard Police Department personnel will also be conducting traffic control at several intersections along the course. The following streets will be closed from 7:30 A.M. to the end of the event at approximately 11:00 A.M.:

1.         4th St. (A St. to G St.)
2.         F St. (4th St. to Devonshire Dr.)
3.         2nd St. (G St. to F St.)
4.         G St. (2nd St. to 4th St.)
5.         C St. (3rd St. to 5th St.)
6.         5th St. (C St. to A St.)

If you live or work in the area of these roadways or intersections, we apologize for any inconvenience. The roads will be re-opened as soon as possible following the event.

For information related to the 2013 Oxnard Salsa Festival or Salsa Dash, please visit www.oxnardsalsafestival.com.

For any questions related to the road closures for this event, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint, this Friday
DATE/TIME:	Friday, August 16th, 2013 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749, or Jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Oxnard, CA – The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, August 16th at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often.

Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Officers will also check drivers for proper licensing and will strive to delay motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.

In 2010, over 10,000 people were killed nationally in motor vehicle traffic crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. In California, this deadly crime led to 791 deaths because someone failed to designate a sober driver. “Over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions have claimed 6 lives and resulted in 646 injury crashes harming 387 of our friends and neighbors,” said Senior Officer Jamie Brown.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to continue to work together to bring an end to these tragedies. If you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

MEDIA NOTES: To schedule an interview regarding the Oxnard Traffic Safety Operations, please contact Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or at Jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery to a Business
DATE/TIME:	10/06/13 – 1028 hours
LOCATION:	3650 Saviers Road (Union 76 Gas)
VICTIM(S):	Union 76 Gas
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic, malet, 5-09, thin build, black hat, black “hoodie” and blue jeans and a red bandana
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Bicycle
LOSS:	U.S. Currency
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander randy.latimer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
At 1028 hours, officers responded to Texaco Gas located at 3650 Saviers Road after receiving a call of a robbery to the business. Officers learned a Hispanic male, approximately 5-09, thin build, wearing a black hat, black “hoodie,” blue jeans and a red bandana, robbed the business with a handgun.

An employee said that the suspect walked into the business and pulled out a handgun. He demanded money and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect was last seen riding a bicycle northbound from the area.

Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felony DUI Arrest and Felony Child Endangerment
DATE/TIME:	11-9-13 / 2234 hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Road at Hueneme Road
VICTIM(S):	32-year old female, 6-year old male, and 2-year old female
SUSPECT(S):	Fidel Aguilar Zaragoza, 28-year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 11-9-13, at 2234 hours, officers responded to Saviers Road just north of Hueneme Road regarding a vehicle collision. Officers found a single vehicle had rolled over. It was occupied by a male driver, later identified as Fidel Aguilar Zaragoza, 28-year old Oxnard resident, Zaragoza’s 32-year old wife, and the couple’s children, a six-year old male and two-year old female, were also passengers in the vehicle.

Officers learned the vehicle lost control as it turned onto Saviers Road from Hueneme Road. Officers saw that Zaragoza had objective symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol and a DUI investigation was conducted. Zaragoza was subsequently found to be under the influence of alcohol and arrested. He was also found to be unlicensed.

Zaragoza’s six-year old son sustained a minor complaint of pain to the right ankle.

Zaragoza was ultimately booked into the Ventura County Main Jail and charged with felony drunk driving, felony child endangerment, and being an unlicensed driver.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11-9-13, 2355 hours