Archives for July 2015

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:	Fatal Traffic Collision
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 17, 2015 / 1545 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Saviers Road @ Wolff Street
CONDUCTOR 1:	Andres Ceja, 32 año, Oxnard Residente
VEHÍCULO 1:	Blue motorcycle
PASAJERO (MOTOCICLETA):	Nombre retenido, pending notification of next of kin
CONDUCTOR 2:	Raul Trevino, 20 año, Oxnard Residente
VEHÍCULO 2:	Negro, Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Traffic Officer Mike Wood (805) 385-7750 mike.wood@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
El viernes, Julio 17, 2015, en alrededor 3:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Saviers Road and Wolff Street in reference to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles, one being a small motorcycle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle, driven by Andres Ceja and with a female passenger, was traveling northbound on Saviers Road. The Chevrolet truck was traveling southbound on Saviers Road approaching the intersection of Wolff Street. For an unknown reason, the motorcycle turned left at Wolff Street and into the direct path of the truck causing a broadside collision. The impact caused Driver Ceja and his female passenger to be ejected from the motorcycle. Both of them were transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center with critical injuries. The female was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Driver Ceja is currently listed in stable condition. Driver Trevino was uninjured.

Driver Ceja and his female passenger were not wearing motorcycle helmets at the time of the collision.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision. La colisión es todavía bajo investigación.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Mike Wood at 805-385-7750 o por correo electrónico a mike.wood@oxnardpd.org.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 17, 2015 en 2030 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:	Narcotics fugitive located and arrested for: Possession for Sales of a controlled substance Maintaining a place for drug use/sales Felony warrant for possession for sales of a controlled substance and possession of a high capacity magazine
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 14, 2015, 2:00 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	300 Block East Yucca Street
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Armando Galindo Celis, 27 residente de Oxnard años de edad
PREPARADO POR:	Detective James Langford 805-385-7638 james.langford@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective James Langford 805-385-7638 james.langford@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: En abril 29, 2015, narcotics detectives from the West County Narcotics Street Team and Special Agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted a search warrant service at a residence in the 300 block of East Yucca Street in the City of Oxnard. The search warrant was a result of a four month long investigation into the sales of methamphetamine.

Durante el servicio de la orden de registro, it is believed that the suspect, Armando Celis, fled from the residence. The search at the residence yielded nearly two pounds of methamphetamine, 3 handguns, several hundred rounds of ammunition, indicia of drug sales, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. moneda.

As a result of the items located, a felony arrest warrant was issued for Celis. Celis was believed to be on the run to avoid arrest since April.

En julio 14, 2015, narcotics detectives observed Celis in the front yard of the residence on Yucca Street. Members from the Special Enforcement Unit (SU) assisted and apprehended Celis for the arrest warrant. Narcotics detectives served another search warrant at the residence and nearly a pound of methamphetamine and indicia of drug sales was located.

Celis was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sales and maintaining a place for drug use/sales in addition to the arrest warrant. Celis is currently in custody at the Ventura County Jail with bail set at $250,000.00 for each case.

The West County Narcotics Street Team is made up of detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Paula Police Department, and the Oxnard Police Department working cooperatively in the investigation of narcotics offenses occurring in the western portion of Ventura County.

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 los del Condado de Ventura a Crime Stoppers al (805) 222-8477 y www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 16, 2015, 12:00PM

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:	18^ª Fireworks anuales del mar en Channel Islands Harbor
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 4^ª, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Channel Islands Harbor, Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
Oxnard, California– This Saturday, July 4th, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 18th annual 4th of July event. El evento comenzará a las 8:00 A.M. con un 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk along Sunset Lane and Mandalay Beach Road. This will be followed by the July 4^ª Children’s Parade on Harbor Boulevard. El desfile comenzará a las 10:30 a.m. y tendrá lugar en el sur Harbor Boulevard entre Cabezone Circle y Albacora Way. Harbor Boulevard permanecerá cerrada al tráfico de vehículos durante el desfile. Los automovilistas pueden utilizar Sunset Lane o Ocean Drive como una ruta alternativa.

Activities and entertainment are scheduled throughout the day at the Channel Islands Harbor. Marina Emporium Landing tendrá actividades entre 10:00 a.m. y 9:00 p.m., incluyendo música en vivo, pintura de la cara, an inflatable fun zone and a rock climbing wall. También habrá vendedores con puestos, así como un mercado de granjeros. Este será un evento orientado a la familia con diversión para todos. El acto finalizará con un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales que se inicia en 9:00 p.m. y se puede ver mejor en la intersección de la Avenida Victoria y las islas del canal del bulevar.

El consumo público de alcohol, posesión y uso de fuegos artificiales, including those described as “safe and sane” and use of flare ignition devices will not be tolerated. Todas las agencias de la ley involucrados llevará a cabo el estricto cumplimiento de todos los delitos relacionados.

Se espera que este evento atraiga a una gran multitud y el tráfico se espera que los retrasos tras el espectáculo de fuegos artificiales. El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard será el manejo de control de tráfico para agilizar el flujo del tráfico que rodea el lugar del evento. Desde 7:00 p.m., all intersections on Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard from Fifth Street to the harbor area will be controlled by traffic officers. The Channel Islands Bridge, entre Victoria y Avenida Harbor Boulevard, es objeto de cierre antes de la exhibición de fuegos artificiales y será cerrado después de los fuegos artificiales para facilitar el alto volumen de tráfico dejando el evento.

en adición, the Oxnard Police Department would also like to notify the public that driving on any beach in the City of Oxnard is strictly prohibited. Desde 5:00 p.m. on July 3rd to noon on July 5th, Arnold Road south of Hueneme Road will be closed to all vehicles with the exception of those who have legitimate business in that area or who are traveling to and from work. Violaciónes de estacionamiento en Arnold Road también se aplicarán estrictamente.

Si usted vive en el área de las carreteras o intersecciones, we apologize for any inconvenience. Los caminos se volverán a abrir lo antes posible. Estas modificaciones en el flujo de tráfico se están llevando a cabo para ayudar a aliviar la congestión del tráfico de este evento de manera oportuna y ordenada., con precaución para los peatones.

Por favor, tener un seguro y agradable 4^ª de julio de vacaciones.

Para cualquier pregunta relacionada con el cierre de carreteras o de cualquiera de estos eventos en julio 4^ª, por favor, póngase en contacto con Oficial superior Jamie Brown en (805) 385-7749 o por correo electrónico a jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 7/1/15, 1930 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:	Firearms arrest
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 13, 2015 / 4:15 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Ventura Rd.. at Redwood St.
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Kirk Kahalekulu (24 residente de Oxnard años de edad)
PREPARADO POR:	El sargento Tim Kelley
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El sargento Tim Kelley (805)385-8289

DETALLES:
El lunes julio 13, 2015, en aproximadamente 4:15 p.m., officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit contacted two individuals near the intersection of Ventura Rd. and Redwood St. One of the individuals, 20 year old Oxnard resident Kirk Kahalekulu, was determined to have outstanding warrants for his arrest and on probation. Kahalekulu was placed under arrest for the outstanding warrants. A backpack belonging to Kahalekulu was searched and a 9mm handgun was located inside along with 9mm ammunition. Kahalekulu was subsequently charged with possession of a concealed firearm in public.

La Unidad de Policía de Oxnard Especial de Aplicación se ha comprometido a reducir los crímenes de pandillas y la violencia armada en la ciudad de Oxnard a través de la aplicación estricta de las leyes específicamente la orientación conocida, pandilleros activos que residen en la ciudad. Se recuerda a los ciudadanos a ponerse en contacto con el departamento de policía cuando observan actividades sospechosas o son testigos de un crimen.

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:	Missing Person Located
FECHA / HORA:	7/15/15, 0320 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Deschutes County, Oregón
PERSONA DESAPARECIDA:	Dawn VadBunker, 39 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
VEHÍCULO(S):	2007 Silver Dodge Nitro, 5YGB296
PREPARADO POR:	Marc Amon, El sargento de patrulla (805) 385-7600 Marc.Amon@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sgt.. Sharon Giles, Unidad de Protección de la Familia Sharon.Giles@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: En julio 10, 2015 the VadBunker family reported that their daughter, 39 year-old Dawn VadBunker, was missing and the last time they had seen or heard from her was about a week prior to the report.

This morning her vehicle was located by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Department in Oregon outside of a local motel. The Sheriff’s Deputy contacted Dawn, verified her well-being and had her speak to the Oxnard Police Department over the phone. She expressed her deep regret for all the worry she caused but assured law enforcement personnel in Oregon and Oxnard that she would be in contact with her family soon.

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

EVENTO:	Oxnard Police and Fire announce National Night Out events across city, próximo Martes, Aug 4th
FECHA:	Martes, Agosto 4, 2015
UBICACIÓN Y HORARIOS:	11:00al – 12:00pm Sycamore and Wilson Neighborhood event along with Congress of California Seniors Partnering with Congress of California Seniors, este evento se centrará en la seguridad de las personas mayores, preparación para emergencias, and importance of companionship. 1:30 - 2:30pm Green Valley Children’s Center Sundaes with the Chief and Bike Safety This event will focus on bike safety, civic engagement, and public safety. As a treat and a thank you, Oxnard Police will bring and share sundaes with the Chiefs. 3:00 - 4:00pm Seabridge Crime Prevention Flyer Canvass Oxnard Police will focus on crime prevention to vehicles and property either issuing “good job” tickets or identifying crime prevention steps to take to secure vehicles and property. 5:00 - 8:00 pm Simultaneous National Night Out Events Distrito 1 Riverpark – Collection Park at The Collection hosted by Oxnard Police, Fuego, The Collection, and Target. Distrito 3 Colonia – Rose Park at Del Sol Park hosted by Oxnard Police, Fuego, and Housing. Distrito 4 Southwinds and Cuesta Del Mar at Southwinds Park (corner of W. Clara Street and Courtland Street) hosted by Oxnard Police, Fuego, Housing, and Ambassadors of Peace. Distrito 2 Hobson East – West Centro Comunitario Parque Este (Lion’s Park) hosted by Oxnard Police, Fuego, PACC, PAL, and Target
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad, (805) 385-7631, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: (OXNARD, California) – The Oxnard Police, Fuego, and Housing Departments along with residents and partners are joining forces to bring a series of National Night Out (– Los Departamentos de Policía y Bomberos de Oxnard y el Consejo Vecinal de Via Marina se están asociando para traer National Night Out) events to Oxnard, próximo Martes, Agosto 4, 2015.

Public safety and crime prevention will be the cornerstone of each event. “More than anything, the events planned for next week are an opportunity for community members and neighbors to come out, meet one another, and meet the District Teams as well as other city staff,” said Oxnard Police and Acting Fire Chief Jeri Williams.

En todo, these events will once again show the breadth, depth, and diversity of our community – each event different. National Night Out is designed to: (1) heighten crime prevention awareness, (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs, (3) strengthen neighborhood engagement and police-community partnerships, y (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that community members are organized and vigilant.

“We challenged ourselves again this year to engage a growing number of community members and neighborhoods – with new neighborhoods and partners organizing events all promoting public safety.” said Miguel Lopez, Oxnard Police Community Affairs Manager. “With the support of community leaders, community organizations, and city staff, we are supporting twice as many programs and activities this year,” added Lopez.

“We have a day full of activities planned, starting early in the morning and going until night – we have planned events engaging youth, familias, and seniors all promoting public safety, the need for increased civic engagement, and the importance of steps we can all take to improve crime prevention in our homes and in our community,” added Chief Williams.

Events throughout Oxnard will bring the District Teams who patrol and serve each District who focus on crime, traffic safety, and quality of life issues at the neighborhood level. Also participating in the event is the Oxnard Fire Department who will be sharing risk reduction and fire prevention strategies. Oxnard Firefighters will also be raffling free child car seats that they will install as well as bike helmets for youth – all promoting public safety.

“National Night Out events offer a great opportunity to get acquainted with neighbors. I encourage residents to come out to one of our events and get to know new neighbors, city leadership and staff, and help continue to build a safer and stronger community,” said Oxnard City Manager Greg Nyhoff.

NNO is a national effort of cities, law enforcement agencies, crime prevention organizations, community groups and neighborhoods.

If you have any questions regarding National Night Out events in Oxnard, please contact Oxnard Police Community Affairs Manager MIguel Lopez at miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org.
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FECHA PREPARADA: Julio 28, 2015

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:	Kidnapping for the Purposes of Committing Rape Rape by Force Digital Penetration Agresión Sexual
FECHA / HORA:	07/02/15 / 8:40 A.M.
UBICACIÓN:	1200 Block of Holly Ave, Ciudad de Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	23-edad, Oxnard Residente
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jose Guadalupe Langarica, 55 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Sharon Giles, Asalto Sexual & Unidad de Protección de la Familia Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7620
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	detective terry dobrosky, Asalto Sexual & Unidad de Protección de la Familia Terry.Dobrosky@Oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7609

DETALLES:
En abril 18, 2015, in the early morning hours, a 23-year-old female was walking alone in the area of the 600 block of South Harbor Blvd in the City of Oxnard when she was approached by a male subject in a truck. The male followed the victim and tried to persuade her to get into his truck. The victim declined his advances and continued to walk on Harbor Blvd. The male subject eventually parked and exited his truck. He followed the victim to the area of Oxnard State Beach Park where he grabbed the victim and took her to a secluded area and sexually assaulted her. The male subject fled the area on foot after the assault. The victim immediately notified police.

After a two month investigation by the Oxnard Police Department’s Sexual Assault and Family Protection Unit, and with the assistance of the Ventura County Crime Lab staff, the suspect was identified through DNA as Jose Guadalupe Langarica, a 55-year-old Oxnard resident. En julio 2, 2015, en 8:40 a.m. Langarica was located in the 1200 block of Holly Avenue in the City of Oxnard. Él fue puesto bajo custodia sin incidentes. He was booked into jail under suspicion of kidnapping for the purposes of sexual assault, rape by force or fear, digital penetration, and sexual battery. Langarica’s bail is set at $750,000.

Anyone with information regarding Langarica or the sexual assault is encouraged to contact Detective Dobrosky with the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7609.
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 este sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 7/2/15/ 3:30 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:	Gang member in possession of a firearm
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 7, 2015 / 6:30pm
UBICACIÓN:	Rice Ave @ Gonzalez Road
VÍCTIMA(S):
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Adolfo Palazuelos (24) de Oxnard Raul Palazuelos (35) de Oxnard
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	1999 GMC Safari
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Officer Moses Martinez
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El sargento Tim Kelley (805)385-8289

DETALLES:

En julio 7, 2015, en alrededor 6:30 pm members of the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit / Unidad de pandillas, observed a wanted gang member, Adolfo Palazuelos, driving in the area of Hwy 101 @ Vineyard Ave. A K9 officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but Palazuelos failed to yield. After a short vehicle pursuit that lasted approximately one mile, Palazuelos stopped his vehicle and was taken into custody along with his passenger, Raul Palazuelos. Both Raul and Adolfo are documented Colonia gang members and are Post Release Offenders (PRO). During a search of the vehicle a single shot 6mm pistol was located. Adolfo Palazuelos is a (PRO) for possession of narcotics with a firearm. Raul Palazuelos is a (PRO) for attempt homicide.

The Post Release Offender program was created by Assembly Bill 109 - el 2011 Realineamiento de la seguridad pública, que entró en vigencia en octubre 1, 2011. Este programa exige que las personas condenadas a no violenta, non-serious or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. El público debe saber que la divulgación bajo AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent commitment offense, prior convictions are not considered.

The Oxnard Police Department special enforcement unit is committed to reducing gang and firearms violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, pandilleros activos que residen en la ciudad. Citizens are reminded to contact the police department when they observe suspicious activity or are witness to a crime.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 7, 2015 / 8:30 PM

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:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision Involving a Car and a Bicycle
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 19, 2015 / 0346 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	Victoria Avenue North of Doris Avenue
BICYCLIST:	Gerald Potter, Masculino, 54 Años, Oxnard Residente
PARTY-2:	Enrique Beltran, Masculino, 40 Años, Otros dos heridos
VEHÍCULO-1	Bicicleta
VEHÍCULO-2	Plata, Chevy HHR
PREPARADO POR:	Randy Latimer, Comandante, Departamento de Policía de Oxnard randy.latimer @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oficial superior Jamie Brown (805-385-7749) jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: En julio 19, 2015, en alrededor 3:46 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving a silver, Chevy HHR and a bicycle in the southbound lanes of Victoria Avenue north of Doris Avenue. A la llegada, emergency personnel contacted the driver of the Chevy, 40 year old Enrique Beltran, and found that he was not injured. el ciclista, 54 year old Gerald Potter, sustained extensive injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he immediately underwent surgery. His condition is listed as critical at this time.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Potter was riding his bicycle southbound on Victoria Avenue along the paved right shoulder. His bicycle was not equipped with any lighting equipment. It appears that Potter drifted into the number two southbound lane of travel where he was struck by the vehicle driven by Beltran. Potter was not wearing a helmet.

Beltran was interviewed and released from the scene.

La colisión es todavía bajo investigación.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senor Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 o por correo electrónico a jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 19, 2015 / 0830 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:	Checkpoint Licencia DUI / Conducir s
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 19, 2015 / 1700-0000 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oficial superior Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Sunday, Julio 19, 2015 en lugares no revelados dentro de los límites de la ciudad entre las horas de 5:00 p.m. a 12:00 a.m.
Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking driver’s for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind all drivers to think before you drive and if you choose to drink, don’t drive. En 2014, Oxnard Police officers arrested over 500 drivers for driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. Officers also investigated 174 alcohol-related collisions causing the tragic and preventable deaths of three people.

Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 para cada $1 gastado. Casi 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Los fondos para este puesto de control se proporciona al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard por una subvención de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California, través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 18, 2015 / 1300 horas