Jeri Williams Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard R. Jason Benites Jefe Adjunto De Scott Whitney Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Oxnard Police Launch New Crime Prevention Seminar Series, Part of Operation Safer and Stronger
FECHA / HORA:	Febrero 20, 2014 6:00-7:30pm
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard, Sala de actividades, 300 En. Tercera calle, Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 o crystal.walker @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: The Oxnard Police Department is proud to announce it is hosting a series of Crime Prevention Seminars available to the public. This effort is part of our on-going “Operación segura y resistente” initiative launched by the Chief at the start of the year, aimed to further engage and inform our larger community on trends and crime prevention efforts citywide.

Every other month, a new seminar will be presented on a variety of topics. “This is another great opportunity for our community to get involved and informed on challenges we may be experiencing as a city. I encourage the public to make time to meet neighbors and new friends, and help build a safer and stronger community,” said Jeri Williams, Oxnard Chief of Police.

The topics being covered will include: “What is Suspicious?” Reporting Crimes in our city, Identity theft, child safety, burglary prevention, cyber safety (including bullying), robo, self-defense (our Oxnard Police RADD program), as well as scams and other crimes targeting the elderly, graffiti/gangs, y otros. We are sure that people – young and old – will find information and details helpful and invaluable. “In fact, we encourage parents to bring their age-appropriate children to also get involved and learn from the information being presented,” said Williams.

“Too often, residents witness a crime or suspicious activity in the days or moments leading up to a crime – something does not look, sound, or feel right – and never contact us. For some, they may be a victim of a crime, maybe a robbery, and do not report it. We need our community to be informed and engaged to help prevent crime,” said Miguel Lopez, Oxnard Police Community Affairs Manager.

This new series of seminars is keeping with the Chief of Police’s New Year’s communication, “Working Toward a Safer, Stronger Community.” Along with the seminars, the Oxnard Police Department has put together some tips to assist everyone who lives, visits, and works in Oxnard to help prevent crime. These tips will be released on a monthly basis and will address current trends occurring citywide. The last such public safety announcement was distributed to our press and media contacts on January 29, 2014.

Who: Open to the public
What: Operación segura y resistente: Crime Prevention Seminar
Where: Ciudad de Oxnard, Sala de actividades, 300 En. Tercera calle (Convenient parking at the Downtown Parking structure across the street from this meeting room.)
Tiempo: 6:00-7:30pm
Topics: “What is Suspicious?” (Crime Reporting), Auto theft prevention and Scams.
¿Por qué: To further engage and inform our larger community on trends and crime prevention efforts, and help build a safer and stronger Oxnard.

The next two seminars are also scheduled:
Abril 17, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

• Location TBA – Topic: TBA

Junio 19, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

• Location TBA – Topic: TBA

“We have had tremendous success from residents who have called to report suspicious activity thus far this new year, and hope to engage and empower more members of our community to do the same,” says Lopez.

Thus far this year, calls from neighbors and residents about suspicious activity have helped to arrest ten persons who were located in a residence along with narcotics, narcotics paraphernalia, stolen property, and a loaded short barrel shotgun; the apprehension and later a separate arrest of another suspect of burglaries of garages; y, calls of reported street racing which resulted in a driver that was driving on the wrong side of SR-1 (Oxnard Blvd.) and was arrested for DUI.

“Folks cannot sit back and just watch as things like this happen – the public needs to understand that crime and crime prevention does not start and end with just your Oxnard Police Department, it is a responsibility we all share. Si eres víctima de un crimen, reportalo. If you see a suspicious person or any suspicious activity, call us. Our non-emergency line is 385-7740, and translators are available,” Lopez added.

We are in the process of spreading these seminars to different areas around the city, in hopes of building community amongst and across neighborhoods in our city. These locations will be announced for the April and June seminars.

El espacio es limitado! To make a reservation, contacto detective Crystal Walker en (805)385-7668 o crystal.walker @ oxnardpd.org. Please leave your name, best contact, and she will return your messages to confirm Tuesday, Febrero 18.


FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 02-12-14/1130 horas

Jeri Williams Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard R. Jason Benites Jefe Adjunto De Scott Whitney Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Oxnard Police Department’s response to recent violence
FECHA / HORA:	Febrero 25, 2014
UBICACIÓN:	Toda la Ciudad
PREPARADO POR:	Miguel Lopez, Oxnard Police Community Affairs Manager, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Miguel Lopez, Oxnard Police Community Affairs Manager, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org(805) 385-7631

DETALLES: In response to several recent violent crimes over the past week, the Oxnard Police Department is responding with a multi-faceted operational and community strategy to assist with the on-going investigations and to strengthen our community partnerships.

Effective immediately, we will have additional officers dedicated to community patrol across the city and will be deploying the Mobile Command Post to continue community outreach in the neighborhoods affected by the recent violence. La Unidad de Policía de Oxnard Especial de Aplicación (SU) will be providing enhanced uniformed gang enforcement and the Traffic Unit will be supporting regular patrol efforts.

In the past few days, investigators have served search warrants and will continue to canvass the affected neighborhoods in an attempt to gather information to help determine motive and suspects in the latest incidents. Como siempre, support from the community will be critical. The Oxnard Police Department needs the community to continue to assist by reporting any and all suspicious activities – if anything does not sound, look, or feel right, please call the non-emergency number at (805) 385-7740 o 9-1-1. Traductores están disponibles.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages community members to consider being responsible partners for public safety, peace, and security. “The Oxnard Police Department has a long history and tradition of community engagement. We recognize and appreciate the importance of enhanced community engagement,” says Jeri Williams, Oxnard Chief of Police.

Investigators encourage anyone who wishes to remain anonymous with any information about recent incidents to call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477. Community members can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

As a reminder, the City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 recompensa por información que conduzca al arresto y condena de sospechoso(s) en los casos de homicidio.

Moreover, Oxnard Police will continue the “Operación segura y resistente” initiative, aimed to inform, engage, and empower community members as partners in public safety. La semana pasada, Oxnard Police launched our “Operación segura y resistente: Crime Prevention Seminar Series” with a large group of concerned and committed residents. Crime trends and tips under this umbrella initiative will continue to be released monthly in hopes of sharing information that can prove to be invaluable, including this month’s focus on burglary prevention.

Jeri Williams Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard R. Jason Benites Jefe Adjunto De Scott Whitney Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Arrest of fifth suspect in 2009 Homicidio
FECHA / HORA:	02/18/2014
UBICACIÓN:	2700 block of El Dorado Avenue
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Alejandro Jimenez, 29 años de edad, de Oxnard, California
PREPARADO POR:	Sergeant Chris Williams, Supervisor, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Lo. Mike Young, Unidad de Cold Case (805) 385-7606 mike.young@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: En enero 17, 2009 en aproximadamente 8 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a fight with shots fired in the 2700 block of El Dorado Ave. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located two victims who had sustained stab wounds. A third victim showed up at the hospital an hour after the incident with a minor stab wound. La 28 year old homicide victim, later identified as Alfredo Vargas, underwent emergency surgery and died at approximately 2:30 am the following morning.

En julio de 2013, the investigation into this murder resulted in criminal indictments against four Lemonwood Chiques gang members, charging each with murder for their involvement in this attack. These four subjects, Jonathan Gallegos, Alexis Ramirez, Jorge Cervantes and Guillermo Galvan are currently in-custody, awaiting trial.

The investigation into this murder has remained active, with investigators assigned to the Cold Case Task Force continuing to pursue the outstanding suspects responsible for this murder. El martes, Febrero 18, 2014, investigators arrested a fifth suspect, Alejandro Jimenez, for his role in this murder. Jimenez, who was in the custody of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department on unrelated charges at the time of his arrest, was charged with Murder, with special allegations that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang and that Jimenez personally discharged a firearm during this crime.

The success of this investigation is the result of countless hours of investigation and a cooperative effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies including the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation into the murder of Alfredo Vargas is ongoing, and members of the public are asked to contact Detective Mike Young at (805) 385-7606 o mike.young@oxnardpd.org if they have any information about this incident. A previous booking photograph of Jimenez has been attached to this press release.

Jeri Williams Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard R. Jason Benites Jefe Adjunto De Scott Whitney Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	actualización de homicidio
FECHA / HORA:	02/23/14 2134 horas
UBICACIÓN:	200 bloque de West Juniper Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Austin Martin, 23 residente de Oxnard años de edad
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Desconocido
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El detective Ken Tougas, (805) 200-5669 Ken.tougas2@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: En 02/23/14 en aproximadamente 2134 horas, oficiales fueron enviados a la 200 block of West Juniper Street regarding a shooting victim. When officers arrived they located a male subject that was shot. The male subject was transported to VCMC where he was listed in critical condition.

En 02/25/14, the victim died as a result of his injuries. He has been identified as Austin Martin, un 23 residente de Oxnard años de edad. Investigators are following up on leads in hopes of identifying the suspect.

En 12/20/13, the Oxnard Police Department had responded to a shooting in the 600 block of West Juniper. The investigation into that incident revealed that Austin Martin had shot and killed a subject he knew. The victim was identified as 29 year old Oxnard resident Jackie Williams. The incident was still under investigation and there were indications that Williams was shot in self-defense. Martin had not been charged in the case.

There are no indications at this time that the two incidents are related. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato puede llamar a la línea directa de Delitos Violentos en (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477. También puede visitar www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 02/26/14, 1500 Horas

Jeri Williams Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard R. Jason Benites Jefe Adjunto De Scott Whitney Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Mayor seguridad & Más fuerte: Prevención de robo
FECHA / HORA:	Year to Date
UBICACIÓN:	Citywide with focus on Crime Prevention
PREPARADO POR:	El detective Crystal Walker
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 o crystal.walker @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: – Los Departamentos de Policía y Bomberos de Oxnard y el Consejo Vecinal de Via Marina se están asociando para traer National Night Out, Oxnard Police have examined crime trends and offer crime prevention tips under our umbrella initiative, “Operation Safer & Stronger.” This is the second installment of the year, reviewing data for the month of February. This month, we focus on burglary prevention and hope readers and residents will continue to share this information with neighbors, family and friends.

“It is our hope to have a more informed and engaged community, that can serve as partners in public safety,” said Jeri Williams, Oxnard Chief of Police. “There are small steps we can all take, to make it more difficult of becoming a victim of crime – and, we can all share that with the circle of people around us” Williams added.

A burglary, under California Penal Code 459, is defined as the entering of a building or structure (or vehicle, when doors are locked) without the owner or resident’s consent and it was entered with the intent to commit a felony or theft therein. Burglary is a felony and can be punishable by imprisonment in state prison or county jail depending on the degree.

The Oxnard Police Department has seen an increase in burglaries to residences and to vehicles.

To date in Oxnard, the entry method most used in residential burglaries is bodily force. This includes window smashes, pried doors or cut locks.

For vehicles, window smashes, followed by unlocked doors, are most prevalent. Electronics and jewelry were taken. We continue to encourage residents to not leave any visible valuables in your cars, or to secure them in your trunk, out of sight.

Most often, residents ask, “How could this happen?” They thought they lived in a “good” neighborhood. It is not a matter of living in a “good” neighborhood or not. The thieves more than likely come from OUTSIDE the neighborhood. The best way to deter them is to not give thieves the opportunity, or frankly make it more difficult, and report any suspicious activity to the Police.

“Calls of suspicious activity by neighbors and community members have led to significant arrests thus far this year. With your help, we can make it more difficult, and continue to remove these individuals from our streets and our neighborhoods.” said Williams.

Below we offer some tips to help prevent burglaries to your home or vehicle:
VEHÍCULOS
· An unlocked car is an invitation to a thief – lock your vehicle before leaving it and take the keys.
· Close all of the windows – los ladrones pueden abrir vehículos a través de la más pequeña de las aberturas.
· Lock your vehicle even if you only make a brief stop at a gas station, store or mall.
· At night, park in well-lit and active areas.
· Keep your registration in your wallet or purse, not in the car.
· Do not leave your garage door opener in your vehicle. Puede ser robada y utilizada para regresar y entrar en su casa.

HOME
· Remember, most burglaries can be prevented!
· Always lock your doors and windows even when leaving for “just a minute.”
· Never leave a house key available: under a doormat, in a flower pot or on the ledge of the door. Estos son los primeros lugares que un ladrón se verá.
· Make your house look “LIVED IN.” Use timers so that lights, radio and TV go on and off throughout the house to indicate someone is home. For longer trips, be sure to stop mail and newspaper delivery or have a neighbor collect them daily.
· Remember, if you come home and see a broken window or open door, don’t go in. Confronting a burglar can be dangerous. Contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.
· Whenever you move to a new home, have the locks changed.
· Consider alarm systems..
· The best crime prevention tool ever invented is A GOOD NEIGHBOR!One of the best crime fighting teams are neighbors working in conjunction with the police department, and reporting all suspicious activity.

Another way the community can help Police is by documenting serial numbers. Muchas veces, a victim of a burglary calls to have a report taken but cannot provide the serial numbers to the items taken. These numbers are critical in recovering and returning stolen property to its owner. This information is used to positively identify stolen property and/or contact the victim.

Most products are manufactured with a serial number inscribed, grabado, printed or stored on the device. The easiest way to find a serial number is to look on the packaging in the area of the UPC code. Oftentimes, the model number and make are also located with the serial number.

The best way to document serial numbers is to write them down and keep them in a safe place. An alternate means of documentation is to photograph the product and the serial numbers and then email both to oneself. Save the emails in a folder on your email-home page. Email can be accessed from most anywhere and you can still provide this information to police in the event you are away from home and you are the victim of a burglary.

Law enforcement officers can’t be everywhere at once, but you can play a part in a more vigilant neighborhood. You know what is normal and what is going on in the neighborhood. If you see, hear, or feel something may be suspicious, call the police immediately.

“In most cases of burglaries and theft, someone has seen something but did not report it,” added Williams. You can always report anonymously by calling our crime tip hotline (805) 486-8362. The direct number to dispatch is (805) 385-7740 o 9-1-1 (emergency). Calling the police on suspicious activity before anything happens is the key to prevention. Most times, thieves will no target an area where residents keep calling the police. Additional numbers to call are: Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 o visite el sitio www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

If you would like information on how to start your own NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUP, contact your beat coordinator or Crime Prevention Detective Crystal Walker at the Oxnard Police Department (805)385-7668 o crystal.walker @ oxnardpd.org para más información.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 02-06-14/1600 horas