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

DETALLES:

En noviembre 13, 2014, en aproximadamente 8:40 a.m., emergency medical personnel responded to Sierra Linda Park in the 1000 block of Indigo Place in Oxnard reference a report of a man down in the park. Upon their arrival, they located a 55-year old male lying in the south side of the park who had suffered fatal injuries. Officers from the Oxnard Police Department arrived a short time later and began conducting an investigation. Investigators from the Major Crimes Unit responded and determined that the victim had suffered fatal stab wounds. The victim was an Oxnard resident whose name is being withheld until his family is notified.

The location of the stabbing was adjacent to Sierra Linda Elementary School. There were no indications that any suspects entered the campus or at any time any of the students were in danger. School Resource Officers with the Oxnard Police Department remained in contact with school officials throughout the day to coordinate a smooth dismissal at the end of the school day as investigators remained on scene for several hours. The Oxnard Police Department wants to commend the faculty and staff at Sierra Linda Elementary School as well as the district personnel that responded to the school for their tremendous coordination and care they took in looking after their students on campus throughout the day.

This is the seventh homicide that has occurred in the city of Oxnard in 2014. La Ciudad de Oxnard ofrece una $10,000 recompensa por información que conduzca al arresto y condena de sospechoso(s) en los casos de homicidio.

Investigators from the Major Crimes Unit are continuing their investigation and we have not yet determined a motive for this tragic incident. We are deeply concerned about the proximity to an elementary school and we believe there are people in the neighborhood that may have seen the incident take place or saw a suspect(s) fleeing the area. We want to encourage neighborhood residents or anyone that was in the area that may have information about this incident to call Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. 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.

También puede visitar el sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org / contactus.aspx enviar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Noviembre 13, 2014 5:00 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

DETALLES:

En noviembre 15, 2014, en aproximadamente 8:30 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were conducting probation searches at various locations in the city of Oxnard. Officers attempted to make contact with a probationer at a residence in the 2000 block of Norma Street when a subject fled through the back of the residence and into the alley. Officers pursued the subject and caught up to him a short distance later. The subject was arrested and identified as 21-year old Oxnard resident, Daryl Lopez (See photo below).

During a search of the area where the subject had fled, a loaded handgun was recovered. The handgun was later discovered to have been reported stolen. Lopez was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm. Lopez is a documented gang member and was previously served with the Colonia Chiques civil gang injunction.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, así como el equipo de ataque de armas de fuego (RÁPIDO) liderado por la Unidad de Crímenes Violentos, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Noviembre 17, 0900 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

DETALLES:

En noviembre 5, 2014, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit assigned to the Firearms Strike Team (F.A.S.T.), working in partnership with agents from the California Department of Justice–Bureau of Firearms Division, conducted eleven (11) compliance checks of persons who are prohibited from owning or possessing firearms due to criminal convictions, mental health prohibitions, or because of valid protective orders. All eleven compliance checks occurred at various locations in the city of Oxnard.

Durante la operacion, cuatro (4) firearms were seized from prohibited persons. Those four firearms consisted of a Colt AR-15 assault rifle, a long barreled rifle, and two semi-automatic handguns. Also seized were high capacity magazines and numerous rounds of ammunition (see attached picture). One of the prohibited persons was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant.

Al principio de 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operación segura y resistente initiative, as well as the F.A.S.T. liderado por la Unidad de Crímenes Violentos, para quitar proactivamente las armas de fuego de personas prohibidas en la ciudad. The objective of the initiative and F.A.S.T. is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

Durante el mes de octubre, the Oxnard Police Department seized nineteen (19) firearms through directed patrols, probation and parole searches, and the services of search warrants. Enrique.Álvarez@Oxnard (14) of those firearms were seized from persons being arrested.

• En octubre 6, 2014, Victor Aguirre, an 18-year old Oxnard resident, was contacted by patrol officers in the 500 block of Thomas Avenue. He was found to be in possession of a loaded .38 revólver calibre. During a probation search of the vehicle Aguirre was in, a loaded 12-gauge shotgun was located in the back seat. Aguirre was arrested for numerous firearms violations.
• En octubre 12, 2014, Victor De Arcos, a 31-year old Oxnard resident, fled from patrol officers when they attempted to contact him in the area of Ventura Road and Wagon Wheel Road. He was detained after a brief foot chase and found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. De Arcos was arrested for numerous firearms violations (He is a documented gang member).
• En octubre 28, 2014, agentes de la Unidad Especial de Aplicación (SU) attempted to contact a group of gang members in the area of Third and Marquita Street. The subjects fled on foot but one subject, a 17-year old Oxnard resident, was later detained and found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun. He was arrested on several firearm-related charges and lodged at juvenile hall.

Desde enero 1^er, Oxnard officers have made ninety (90) firearms-related arrests. The Oxnard Police Department has seized two-hundred and eleven (211) firearms year-to-date.

“We are committed to focusing our efforts on prohibited persons in possession of firearms. Desafortunadamente, our officers see far too often the impact that gun violence is having on our community. Every time one of our young men or women in this city is a victim of gun violence, it affects the entire community. It has to stop. I’m tired of it. Our officers are tired of it. The mothers and fathers in this community are tired of it. We will continue working towards a community where our children are safe no matter where they are. I know we can do it with the community’s help” – Comandante Eric S. Sonstegard.

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. Si alguien tiene información con respecto a la actividad criminal en contacto con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard a (805) 385-7600, o puede permanecer en el anonimato llamando a los Crime Stoppers del Condado de Ventura en (805) 222-8477. You can also provide information by going to the Ventura County Crime Stoppers website, which is www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

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

DETALLES:

En noviembre 24, 2014, en aproximadamente 5:24 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a possible stabbing victim in the 500 bloque de Cooper carretera. Cuando llegaron los agentes, they located a male subject in the parking lot suffering from at least one stab wound. Emergency Medical Personnel attended to the victim for several minutes but he ultimately died as a result of his injuries.

The victim was a 27-year old male who was an Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. This is Oxnard’s eighth homicide of the year. The City of Oxnard offers up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) en los casos de homicidio. There does not appear to be any connection to the recent homicide at Sierra Linda Park on November 13^ª.

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: 11/24/14, 2200 Horas