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News release – 1/29/2016

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Arrest for Possession of a Loaded Gun 
DATE/TIME: January 29, 2016 / 7:36 p.m.
LOCATION: 3200 block of Merced Place
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): Ray Fernandez, 19 year old Oxnard resident
17 year old Oxnard resident, name withheld due to age
PREPARED BY: Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 29, 2016, at about 7:36 p.m., officers were on patrol in the 3200 block of Merced Place when they contacted Ray Fernandez, 19 year old Oxnard resident, and a 17 year old juvenile. Both subjects were found to be in possession of loaded firearms. One firearm was a .22 caliber zip gun and the other firearm was a 12 gauge zip gun.  Fernandez was arrested for weapons violations and booked at the Ventura County Jail and the juvenile was arrested for weapons violated and booked at juvenile hall.  

 
At the beginning of 2014, 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 in the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention and enforcement.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  January 29, 2015 / 9:33 p.m. 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Michael Andrade Homicide – One Year Anniversary News Release
DATE/TIME: February 28, 2015 at 9:07 P.M.
LOCATION: 100 Block of Eliza Court
VICTIM(S): Michael Andrade, 22 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett, Major Crimes Unit
(805) 385-7763; alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Robert Eckman, Major Crimes Unit
(805) 385-7760; bob.eckman@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – As we near the one year anniversary of Michael Andrade’s murder, investigators with the Oxnard Police Department are again asking for the public’s help in providing any information related to the senseless murder of 22-year old Oxnard resident, Michael Andrade.
 
On February 28, 2015, Andrade was outside a friend’s house talking about the day’s events and his plans for tomorrow.  He will never see that tomorrow because he was shot to death as he tried to flee to safety.  He was an innocent victim of what appears to have been gang violence.  Michael Andrade was not a gang member and just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time when suspected gang members fired on a group of people in the 100 block of Eliza Court.  Another 22 year old neighbor was seriously wounded by the same gunfire.  Investigators have yet to determine a motive for the attack but witnesses believe Andrade was mistaken for a rival gang member.
 
Investigators have interviewed numerous witnesses and followed several leads. Investigators believe that there are people in the community that have information that can assist investigators in identifying the suspect(s) in this case. Investigators are asking anyone that has information about this homicide to call the Oxnard Police Department and place an anonymous call. Providing any information could be very helpful to this investigation. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated by the Andrade Family, the community and the Oxnard Police Department.
 
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Anyone with information about this unsolved murder is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit or Detective Robert Eckman at (805) 385-7760. There are numerous other ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:
 


Picture of Victim Michael Andrade

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  2/26/2015 / 0900 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:
Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME: March 10, 2016/ 10:20pm 
LOCATION: 400 West Esplanade Dr. Oxnard, Ca
SUSPECT(S): Eloy Magana, 20 year-old Oxnard resident 
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): Blue Ford Mustang 
PREPARED BY: Tim Kelley, Sergeant 
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Tim Kelley (805)385-8289 

DETAILS:
On March 10, 2016, at 10:20pm, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit were patrolling in the area of the 400 block of West Esplanade Rd. in the City of Oxnard.  Officers observed a blue Ford Mustang driving recklessly in the Home Depot parking lot.  The vehicle was being driven by 20 year-old Oxnard resident, Eloy Magana.  Magana was observed doing “doughnuts” dangerously close to a large crowd that had gathered in the parking lot.  As the officers attempted to contact Magana, Magana exited his car and was seen attempting to discard a loaded handgun. Magana was subsequently arrested for possessing a loaded firearm in public and booked into the Ventura County Jail.   

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:
Arrest of Police Officer
DATE/TIME: August 4, 2008 11:30 PM
LOCATION: City of Ventura
VICTIM/S: Name Withheld
SUSPECT/S: Matthew Purnell
WITNESS/ES: Name Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE: N/A
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Assistant Chief Scott Whitney

DETAILS: 
On August 4, 2008 at about 11:30 PM, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department served a search warrant, in the city of Ventura, at the home of Oxnard Police Officer Matthew Purnell. Purnell was placed under arrest for grand theft (487 Penal Code) and for filing a false police report (148.5 Penal Code). Purnell was also placed on administrative leave from the Department.

 The investigation was initiated after a citizen complained that the officer stole his/her money. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department began a two-week investigation that led to enough evidence to serve the warrant and arrest the officer. During the service of the warrant, evidence of an additional theft was recovered.
 
Purnell, a three-year veteran of the Department, was transported to Ventura County jail where he later posted bail of $10,000.
 
The Oxnard Police Department takes these accusations very seriously. We hire people of character and integrity to serve our community. When we find that we have come up short against that standard, we take immediate action to address the problem.  

An investigation is continuing.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Two Arrested for Residential Burglary
DATE/TIME: Thursday, 12-18-08 at 0840 hours
LOCATION: 3400 block Dunkirk Drive, Oxnard
SUSPECT/S: Sergio Ayala Guzman, 23 years, of Oxnard
Efran Parra, Jr., 21 years, of Oxnard
LOSS: Broken window. No property taken.
PREPARED BY: Commander Tom Chronister

DETAILS: 

An alert caller notified Oxnard police this morning as two subjects were seen breaking into a neighboring home. Both suspects were taken into custody by Oxnard police as they attempted to flee the residence.

Oxnard police received a 9-1-1 call of a possible burglary in progress in the 3400 block of Dunkirk Drive. The caller reported seeing two subjects in the rear yard of a neighboring residence; they were then seen breaking a window to gain entry into the home. While inside, the two suspects took preliminary steps to remove a large flat-screen television from the residence.

Upon approach of responding officers, the two suspects fled the residence, jumping a rear yard wall, but were quickly taken into custody without further incident.

The vigilant neighbor prevented these suspects from removing any property from the home. Detectives are conducting an investigation to determine if the pair is involved in additional burglaries in the area.

Both suspects were booked into the Ventura County Jail. Bail was set at $50,000.

An investigation is continuing.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Meth Lab Discovered
DATE/TIME: 01/11/2009 @ 1809 hours
LOCATION: 3000 block of Circle Drive, Oxnard
SUSPECT/S: Jonathan Leonard Douglass, 33 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY: Commander Tom Chronister

DETAILS: 

An anonymous call to police yesterday evening resulted in the discovery of a small-scale methamphetamine manufacturing laboratory and the arrest of a 33 year-old Oxnard man.

Oxnard police received a call Sunday shortly after 6:00 p.m. about a possible meth lab in a residence in the 3000 block of Circle Drive. Officers made entry into the home and discovered the small-scale lab in one of the bedrooms of a single-family dwelling.

Officers arrested Jonathan Leonard Douglass upon his return to the residence without incident.

Officers remained on scene until this morning when investigators with the California’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement arrived to dismantle the lab.

Douglass was booked into the Ventura County Jail on the following charges:

  • Under the influence of a controlled substance 
  • Possession of narcotic paraphernalia 
  • Attempted manufacture of a controlled substance

Douglass remains in custody this evening with bail set at $50,000.

DATE: 01/12/2009 at 2110 hours.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Report of Fight with a Gun
DATE/TIME: 09-07-2009 at 1713 hours
LOCATION: 1100 block of Rigging Place
SUSPECT VEHICLE: (1) Black late model Honda SUV
(2) White Ford full-size pick-up
PREPARED BY: Tom Chronister, Commander

DETAILS: 

On 09-07-2009 at 5:13 p.m., several witnesses reported a fight involving a gun in the 1100 block of Rigging Place. Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the location.

The alleged victim on Rigging Place was uncooperative with the investigation; nevertheless officers initiated traffic stops on both suspect vehicles. One stop was conducted at Isleton Street and M Street; the second stop at Wooley Road and J Street.

No weapon was located in either vehicle. One of the vehicle occupants was arrested on an unrelated parole violation. Hiram Madrid Ramirez, 38 years, of Oxnard, is being held without bail at the Ventura County Jail.

Persons with additional information about this incident or any crime are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

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: Weapons / narcotics arrests
DATE/TIME: 03-13-10 / 2215
LOCATION: 500 block of West Channel Islands Blvd.
SUSPECT(S): Guadalupe Lopez 32 years
Emilio Montiel 27 years
Krista Munoz 42 years
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): Silver 2000 Chevrolet Impala
PREPARED BY: Officer Mike Johnson

DETAILS: 

On 03-13-10 at approximately 2215 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a silver 2000 Chevrolet Impala in the South alley of the 500 block of West Channel Islands Boulevard. The driver, Krista Munoz, refused to stop and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. During the pursuit the two male occupants, Guadalupe Lopez and Emilio Montiel, fled from the vehicle on foot. During a subsequent foot pursuit of both subjects, Montiel discarded a loaded .357 caliber revolver. After being apprehended he was also found to be in possession of a loaded .380 caliber semi automatic handgun. Lopez discarded a large quantity of narcotics while being chased by officers. Lopez and Montiel were arrested on a variety of weapons and narcotics charges, parole violations and, for committing a crime for the benefit of a criminal street gang. Munoz was arrested for evading a police officer, narcotics charges, and resisting arrest. All three subjects were later booked into the Ventura County Jail.


John Crombach
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Burglary Arrest
DATE/TIME: 3-23-2010 / 0954
LOCATION: 1900 Block of Isabella St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Unavailable/ State of California
SUSPECT(S): Julio Rodriguez, 32 years old from Oxnard
Joshua Olsen, 23 years old from Oxnard
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): 2010 Gray Toyota 4 door
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Commander Mike Adair
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Commander Mike Adair
3-23-10

DETAILS:

On March 23rd at approximately 9:54am officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Isabella St. to investigate a call of a suspicious subject. A resident had called police to alert them of a suspicious person in the backyard of a nearby home. The reporting person gave a description of the subject as well as a vehicle that was waiting in the area.

When officers arrived they contacted the driver of the vehicle, Joshua Olsen and found that he had a felony warrant for his arrest. Officers then saw a subject, Julio Rodriguez, exit the victim house and jump over a rear yard fence. The officers chased the subject from yard to yard and a perimeter was established around the neighborhood. A police service dog apprehended the suspect a short time later and he suffered minor injuries. Several items were found along the path the suspect had taken and those items were later identified as stolen from the house on Isabella St.

Rodriguez was transported to St. John’s Hospital for treatment and later booked into the Ventura County Jail. Olsen was also booked into the Ventura County Jail. Both suspects were charged with burglary, conspiracy, and outstanding warrants.

Residents with questions or with information are urged to 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: Murder Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME: 03-25-2010 / 1:30am
LOCATION: Barstow Ca
VICTIM(S): Michael Wade, 49
SUSPECT(S): Terrance Morrow, 29 years, Resident of Oxnard
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Jim Seitz, Homicide Supervisor
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Jimseitz@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: 

A second suspect was arrested in connection with the November 9, 2009 murder of Michael Wade Thursday morning. Terrance Morrow, 29 years of Oxnard was taken into custody without incident early Thursday morning by the Barstow Police Department.

Investigators believed Morrow may have been trying to leave the area after several search warrants were executed Wednesday morning related to the investigation. Information was developed leading detectives to believe Morrow may have boarded a bus that was due to stop in Barstow at 1:30 a.m. Thursday. Barstow Police Department was contacted minutes before the bus arrived in Barstow. Officers responded to the bus depot and took Morrow into custody without incident.

Morrow was transported back to Ventura County Thursday Morning where he was booked on a number of charges including murder. Detectives are not releasing any further information relating to Morrows involvement in the homicide.