Archives for October 2014

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:	Lesión seria de Colisión de Tráfico
FECHA / HORA:	Octubre 2, 2014 / 0700 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Pleasant Valley Road @ Cypress Road
VEHÍCULO 1:	Negro, 2013 Kia Rio
CONDUCTOR 1:	William Albert Baladez, 42 año, Otros dos heridos
Otras armas 1:	8 años de edad masculino, Nombre omitido
Otras armas 2:	9 años de edad masculino, Nombre omitido
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Traffic Officer Tom Martin (805) 385-7749 tom.martin@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En octubre 2, 2014, en aproximadamente 7:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Cypress Road in reference to an injury traffic collision.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a black Kia Rio, driven by William Baladez, was traveling eastbound on Pleasant Valley Road approaching the intersection of Cypress Road when two male juveniles, one eight years old and one nine years old, were walking southbound in the crosswalk on the west side of the intersection. For an unknown reason, the vehicle did not stop before colliding with the juveniles.

Both juveniles were transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where their injuries were assessed by medical staff. The nine year old was treated for minor injuries and released. The eight year old sustained significant head trauma and is listed in critical condition. Driver Baladez was uninjured.

Alcohol, drugs and excessive speed were not factors in this collision. La investigación continúa.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Tom Martin at 805-385-7749.

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:	Lesión seria de Colisión de Tráfico
FECHA / HORA:	Octubre 9, 2014 / 5:00 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	Victoria Avenue @ Monaco Drive
CONDUCTOR 1:	Lucille Nancy Edgar, 84 año, Oxnard Residente
VEHÍCULO 1:	Azul 2011 GMC Terrain (Sport Utility Vehicle)
CONDUCTOR 2:	Nash Dingman, 22 año, Oxnard Residente
VEHÍCULO 2:	Rojo 2009 Honda CBR 600 (Motorcycle)
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento, (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Traffic Officer Tom Martin (805) 385-7749 thomas.martin@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En octubre 9, 2014, en aproximadamente 5:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Monaco Drive in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a motorcyclist.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the GMC Terrain, driven by Lucille Edgar, was traveling southbound on Victoria Avenue and pulled into the left turn pocket at Monaco Drive in preparation to turn into a private shopping center. The motorcycle, driven by Nash Dingman, was traveling northbound on Victoria Avenue from Channel Islands Boulevard towards Monaco Drive. For an unknown reason, the GMC turned directly into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle collided with the front end of the GMC causing Dingman to be ejected from it. Both vehicles sustained major damage.

Dingman, who was wearing a motorcycle helmet, was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in serious condition. He sustained significant internal injuries, a broken left leg and a broken left arm. Driver Lucille Edgar was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where she was treated for minor injuries.

Se desconoce si el alcohol o las drogas fueron un factor en esta colisión. La investigación continúa.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Tom Martin at 805-385-7749.

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:	Two men arrested for breaking into cars
FECHA / HORA:	Lunes, Octubre 27, 2014 en 4 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	2300 block of Mono Street and 2300 block of Isabella Street, north Oxnard
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Isaiah Gomez, 20 años de Oxnard Elias Medina, 23 años de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Oficina de Servicios de Campo luismcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7746
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Oficina de Servicios de Campo luismcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7746

DETALLES:

(OXNARD, California) Two men are facing charges in connection with breaking into several cars in the Rio Lindo Neighborhood of north Oxnard and for suspicion of being under the influence of methamphetamine. The vehicle break-ins occurred early Monday morning at about 4 a.m. Neighbors heard noises outside and saw the two men walking up to cars and checking the handles to see of the doors were left unlocked. The men were then seen going into some of the cars and digging through them.

The men fled when police arrived but were later found hiding nearby in a front yard behind a wall and some bushes. Police officers recovered two backpacks near the two men that contained stolen items taken from the parked cars. The men broke into at least ten cars that were parked on Mono Street and on Isabella Street. There are still several items that were recovered from the break-ins that have not been claimed. Police are asking for anyone who believes these items may belong to them to give the Property Crimes Unit at call at (805) 385-7605.

La investigación está en curso. If anyone witnessed these break-ins please call the Oxnard Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit at (805) 385-7605. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato puede llamar a la línea directa de crímenes violentos en (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477.

También puede visitar este sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org / contactus.aspxa presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN:Octubre 27, 2014 en 9 a.m.

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:	Marijuana extraction lab Possession of Marijuana for sales Niños en peligro
FECHA / HORA:	10-29-14 1100 horas
UBICACIÓN:	400 Blk Valmore Ave, Ventura Ca.


SOSPECHOSO(S):	Rudy Rico 30 años de edad
FE(ES):	n / a
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	n / a
PÉRDIDA:	n / a
PREPARADO POR:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective James Langford 805 385 7638 james.langford@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En 10-29-14, detectives from the West county narcotic task force concluded an investigation with a search warrant service at a home in the 400 block of Valmore in the city of Ventura. Detectives had information that a resident at this location was suspected of having a concentrated cannabis “honey oil” extraction lab inside of it.

Upon entry into the location, detectives immediately noticed indications of an extraction lab. They seized almost two ounces of marijuana extract (honey oil) and one pound of marijuana. Detectives contacted the suspect, Rudy Rico, away from the home and was later arrested and transported to the Ventura County Jail. Durante la búsqueda de la residencia, detectives also learned that three young children and their mother also lived there and Child Protective Services were called out to the location. All three children were removed from the home and taken into protective custody.

Durante el servicio de la orden de registro, detectives asked for the assistance of the City of Ventura Fire department since there was a possibility of an extraction lab. These types of labs have become popular but are very dangerous. These types of processes use flammable gas to extract the THC from the marijuana and if done in a confined area can be extremely dangerous.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 10-29-14 1100 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:	Arrest of sixth suspect in 2009 Homicidio (photo attached.)
FECHA / HORA:	10/12/2014
UBICACIÓN:	2700 block of El Dorado Avenue
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Favian Martinez Barrera, 30 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 stabbing victims who had sustained serious injuries. One of these victims, 28-year-old Oxnard resident Alfredo Vargas underwent emergency surgery and died at approximately 2:30 a.m. the following morning. A third stabbing victim had left the scene of the incident prior to officer’s arrival and was contacted a short time later at Saint John’s Hospital where he was receiving treatment for his injuries.

En junio 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. They were also charged with committing this murder for the benefit of a street gang. These four subjects, Jonathan Gallegos, Alexis Ramirez, Jorge Cervantes and Guillemro Galvan are currently in-custody, awaiting trial.

The investigation into this murder remained active, with detectives assigned to the Cold Case Task Force continuing to pursue the outstanding suspects responsible for this murder. En febrero 18, 2014, investigators arrested a fifth suspect, Alejandro Jimenez, for his role in this murder. Jimenez is also in-custody, awaiting trial.

El domingo, Octubre 12, 2014, a sixth suspect, 30-year-old Francisco Martinez Barrera, was arrested for his role in this incident. Barrera was in the custody of the Ventura County Sheriffs Department facing unrelated firearms charges at the time of his arrest. The investigation into Barrera revealed that he fled to Mexico in April of 2013, during the same time investigators were making the initial arrests in this incident. It is believed that this flight was directly related to the arrests being made.

At the end of September of 2014, Barrera was arrested for a warrant associated the unrelated firearms charge as he was attempting to reenter the United States at a border crossing south of San Diego. Barrera has been charged with a violation of California Penal Code Section 187 and for committing the crime for the benefit of a street gang, in violation of California Penal Code Section 186.22(b)(1). As with the other five charged suspects, Barrera is a documented member of the Lemonwood Chiques street gang. He remains in custody with his bail set at $1,500,000.

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. Investigators believe that additional individuals were involved in this murder and the investigation remains active. 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 Barrera 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:	Carjacking and Robbery Arrest
FECHA / HORA:	Octubre 26, 2014 @ 8:48 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	411 En. Pleasant Valley Road
VÍCTIMA(S):	Nombre retenido
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Dennis Cervantes, 20-años de edad, residente de Oxnard
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Lincoln Town Car (recuperado)
PÉRDIDA:	Victim car was recovered, cell phone taken
PREPARADO POR:	El sargento Jon Keller
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sargento Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 Alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En octubre 26, 2014, en alrededor 8:48 p.m. Oxnard police officers responded to a carjacking in the area of 411 En. Pleasant Valley Road. Officers contacted the victim who had been confronted by a lone suspect armed with a handgun. The suspect took the victim’s Mercedes sedan and cell phone. A possible suspect vehicle, a Lincoln Town Car, was seen leaving the scene also. The victim was not injured during the crime.

Officers quickly located both vehicles parked together in the area of 1301 Commercial Ave. As officers approached the cars, two possible suspects fled on foot into the mobile home park. An alert resident directed officers to noises heard behind an occupied mobile home. A subsequent search resulted in the arrest of Dennis Cervantes for carjacking and robbery. Several associated persons at the mobile home were arrested for outstanding warrants.

If anyone has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Sergeant Alex Arnett at (805) 486-6211. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato, puede llamar a la Línea de Delitos Violentos en (805) 982-7070, o póngase en contacto con el condado de Ventura a Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 10/27/14, 0035 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:	Three Suspects Arrested for Robbery
FECHA / HORA:	Octubre 30, 2014 en aproximadamente 0830 horas
UBICACIÓN:	4900 Bloque de Terrace Avenue
VÍCTIMA(S):	17-residente de Oxnard años de edad
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Elpidio Ramirez, 18-residente de Oxnard años de edad Two 17-year old Oxnard residents
FE(ES):	Retenida
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Yellow truck
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Alex Arnett, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Scott Coe, (805) 385-7796 scott.coe@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

Oxnard police officers and detectives are investigating a street robbery that occurred on October 30th, en aproximadamente 0830 horas. The robbery took place in the 4900 bloque de Terrace Avenue.

The person who witnessed the robbery called the police and provided a detailed description of the yellow truck. An Oxnard police officer located the yellow truck a short distance away from the crime scene and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. 18-year old Elpidio Ramirez and two 17-year old juveniles were inside. A search of the truck was conducted as part of these subject’s probation terms. Additional contraband was located in the vehicle.

As officers were investigating the robbery case, video evidence was obtained showing the suspects robbing the 17-year old victim. The three suspects in the yellow truck were positively identifed through video evidence. The suspects were arrested and charged with robbery and violating the terms of their probation.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard continúa alentando a los residentes a ser socios en la seguridad pública como parte de la iniciativa Operation Safer and Stronger. Persons with further information regarding this incident or similar incidents are encouraged to contact Detective Scott Coe at (805) 385-7796. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato, puede llamar a la Línea de Delitos Violentos en (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477. You can also visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Fecha / Time Prepared: 10-30-14 / 1300 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 announce results of 2014 community survey
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 27, 2014 hasta junio 18, 2014
UBICACIÓN:	Citywide Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: The Oxnard Police Department partnered once again with California Lutheran University to administer a Community Survey to assess and evaluate public safety perceptions, interactions, servicio, and experiences. Like its 2010 predecessor, this survey used an academic scientific method to obtain a representative sample from our city population. Every neighborhood in Oxnard – north, south, east, and west – was surveyed, and the survey was available in both English and Spanish.

The survey instrument and data collection instructions were created to provide a representative sample of our diverse community and population. The steps for data collection as designed by Dr. Jamshid Damooei, Co-Director of the Center for Leadership & Values at the Cal Lutheran University School of Management, ensured that every household in Oxnard had the same chance of being a respondent. The Oxnard Police Community Survey and data collection instructions help yield a 3% margin of error and a confidence level of 99%.

“It is important to continuously evaluate and assess our job and service to the community. The data we collected provides valuable information from the public on police services, and allows for us to see longitudinal changes in survey themes since the last survey was administered, and further informs our priorities moving forward,” said Jeri Williams, Oxnard Chief of Police.

As Professor Damooei presented at tonight’s Oxnard City Council meeting (Octubre 28, 2014), the Oxnard Police is confident that the survey proved to be an objective means to determine the community’s perception of police services, and will provide the Department with the ability to assess how we can continue to further our Department’s Mission Statement: La protección de nuestra Comunidad con un servicio excepcional.

The entire survey report is available on-line at the Oxnard Police Department website: http://www.oxnardpd.org/documents/2014survey.pdf

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FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Octubre 28, 2014, 6:00 p.m.

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:	Robbery incident, shooting victim
FECHA / HORA:	10-22-14 / 2145 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Charles Street/Campbell Way Oxnard, como
VÍCTIMA(S):	Male Oxnard resident, Nombre omitido
SOSPECHOSO(S):	(2) male Hispanics, mediados de los años 20, contextura mediana, one armed with a handgun.
PREPARADO POR:	El sargento Jeff McGreevy, 385-7600
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sargento Alex Arnett, Unidad de Crímenes Violentos, 385-7600

DETALLES: En la fecha y hora anterior, Oxnard Police officers responded to Charles Street and Campbell Way regarding a shooting victim. The initial investigation indicates that the victim was outside his home talking on his phone when he was approached by two men. The men attempted to rob him by demanding he give them his personal belongings. The victim refused and at some point, one of the suspects produced a handgun and shot the victim. The two suspects fled on foot and the victim ran inside his home to get help. The victim was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of his gunshot wound. He underwent surgery and is listed in critical condition.

Si alguien tiene alguna información relacionada con este incidente, por favor, póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard a (805) 385-7740. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 10-23-14/ 0030hrs.