Archives for July 2016

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Arresto Robo
FECHA / HORA:	7-16-16/0354 horas
UBICACIÓN:	120 En. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Joyeria 5 De Mayo
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jesse Rivera (23 Años)
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	Desconocido
PREPARADO POR:	Greg Harasymowycz, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Greg Harasymowycz (805) 385-7650 gregory.harasymowycz@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: En 7/16/16, en aproximadamente 0354 horas, an officer from the Oxnard Police Department was driving in the area of Channel Islands Blvd and Saviers Rd, when he heard an audible burglary alarm sounding from the “Joyeria 5 de Mayo”, situado en 120 En. Channel Islands Blvd.. The officer responded to the location to investigate the alarm and noticed the suspect inside the store, which was closed for business. Al ver al oficial, the suspect fled the location on foot and a short foot pursuit ensued. Finalmente, the suspect gave up, complied with the officer and was arrested. It is unknown if anything was taken from the store at this time.

There is no photo of the suspect at this time.

La investigación continúa.

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	arma de fuego arresto relacionado con pandillas
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 18, 2016/1300
UBICACIÓN:	Lupita and First St.
VÍCTIMA(S):	State of Californina
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jose Salazar (21 año) Residente de Oxnard
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Bill Crisostomo, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Bill Crisostomo (805)385-7644 bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En junio 16, 2016, agentes de la Unidad de Policía de Oxnard Especial de Aplicación (unidad de pandillas) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in area of Lupita St and First St. where they conducted a traffic stop regarding a traffic violation.

SEU officers contacted Jose Salazar and another subject in the vehicle. Salazar is a known member of an active street gang and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and narcotics paraphernalia. During a search of the vehicle a loaded revolver was located.

Salazar was arrested for weapons and narcotics related charges. The second subject was released from the scene.

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.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 18, 2016/1500

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Injury Hit and Run Traffic Collision
FECHA / HORA:	7/24/16 en 2022 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Danvers River Street and Seaglass Way
VÍCTIMA(S):	23-residente de Santa Paula de un año
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Christina Sotelo, 23-años de edad, residente de Port Hueneme
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Traffic Officer Mike Wood, Mike.Wood@Oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Traffic Officer Mike Wood, Mike.Wood@Oxnardpd.org, (805) 385-7748

DETALLES:

En julio 24, 2016, en alrededor 8:22 p.m., officers responded to a hit and run collision in the area of Seaglass Way and Danvers River Street. Additional officers located the suspect vehicle, driven by 23-year-old Christina Sotelo, en el 2500 Block of Detroit Avenue. Witnesses were able to help officers identify Sotelo’s vehicle and place Sotelo behind the wheel at the time of the collision.

Durante la investigación, Sotelo was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for DUI. Sotelo also had her 5-year-old son with her at the time of the collision. He was not injured. Sotelo was booked into the Ventura County main jail on suspicion of felony hit and run, driving under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment.

The female victim in the collision sustained a minor injury and was transported to a local hospital.

La investigación está en curso.

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Burglary and Sexual Battery
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 30, 2016 en 4:11 AM
UBICACIÓN:	2000 BLK. Langley
VÍCTIMA(S):	Nombre Retenido
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Garrett Stephen Smith, 24 residente de Oxnard años de edad
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Bakari Myers, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oficial superior de Scott Aaron (805) 385-7662 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En 7/30/16, en 4:11 A.m., oficiales fueron enviados a la 2000 BLK. of Langley St. reference a possible burglary and sexual assault. The reporting party stated that the suspect removed a screen from an open window at the residence, and sexually battered the reporting party’s sister. The suspect fled the area but was followed by a witness. Officers located the suspect, 24 year old Oxnard resident Garrett Stephen Smith, at a nearby convenience store. Smith was positively identified by the victim and the witness. Smith was arrested for sexual battery and burglary. Once Smith was informed that he was going to be placed under arrest, he attempted to resist the officers by not allowing the officers to handcuff him. Smith was ultimately arrested and transported to the Oxnard Police Department.

Unidad de Protección de la Familia (FPU) Detectives responded to assist with the investigation. FPU Detectives researched Smith’s criminal history and learned that Smith has been arrested numerous times this year by various law enforcement agencies in Ventura County for lewd acts. We encourage anyone that may have information regarding this incident to contact Detective Scott Aaron at the phone number and email address listed above.
Oxnard Police Case Number 16-79108

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 7/30/16 en 1040 Horas

Garret Stephen Smith

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Arrest for Prohibited Felon in Possession of a Loaded Gun, Resistencia a la autoridad, and Violation of the Colonia Gang Injunction
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 1, 2016 / 9:45PM
UBICACIÓN:	100 Block of North Rose Ave (East Alley)
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Roberto Madrigal, 19 años de edad, residente de Oxnard



PREPARADO POR:	Dan Whitmer, Sargento Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-8289
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Dan Whitmer, Sargento Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-8289

DETALLES:

En julio 1, 2016, en alrededor 9:45 p.m., agentes de la Unidad de Policía de Oxnard Especial de Aplicación (Unidad de pandillas) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in 100 Block of North Rose Ave in the East Alley. Officers noticed a group of subjects loitering in the alley and went to contact them.

When officers approached the subjects they quickly ran away in different directions. A short foot pursuit ensued and Madrigal ran west bound across Rose Ave. Madrigal discarded a loaded firearm during the foot pursuit. Madrigal was apprehended and the firearm was recovered. Madrigal also had 31 rounds of ammunition in his possession.

Madrigal was arrested for being a prohibited felon in possession of a firearm, resistiendo el arresto, and for being in violation of the Colonia Injunction.

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.

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.

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

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Asunto barricadas
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 5, 2016 1:06 P.M
UBICACIÓN:	1000 block of Kelp Lane
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	John St. Clair, 34 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Christopher Williams, Comandante, Christopher.williams @ oxnardpd.org , (805) 385-8290

DETALLES:

En julio 5, 2016 en aproximadamente 9:49 A.M, a female called 911 and stated that she was being held against her will by her boyfriend. She said that she was in their apartment, ubicado en el 1000 block of Kelp Lane. Patrol officers responded and attempted to establish contact with the residents for over two hours without success. Officers learned that there had been prior domestic related incidents at the residence and officers had to force entry into the apartment in May 2016. It was also learned that one of the occupants had outstanding warrants and had at least one firearm registered in his name.

Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) responded to assist. Officers continued to try and establish communication with the residents without success. Officers saw movement in the apartment and fearing that the female caller may be harmed, forced entry into the residence.

Officers made contact with John St. Clair, un 34 residente de Oxnard años de edad, and detained him without incident. The female resident was not in the apartment and officers had learned that she left the residence prior to officers arriving. St. Clair was arrested for outstanding warrants and for delaying/obstructing a peace officer. Fue ingresado en la cárcel del condado de Ventura..

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Christopher Camper Homicide – Vehicle of Interest
FECHA / HORA:	Junio 25, 2016 en aproximadamente 5:15 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	1900 bloque del Norte Ventura carretera
VÍCTIMA(S):	Christopher Camper, 32 residente de Oxnard años de edad
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Ninguno
FE(ES):	Ninguno
VEHÍCULO(S):	Silver 1990’s model Cadillac sedan
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Alex Arnett
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7645 edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

(OXNARD, California) – Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a “vehicle of interest” related to the murder of Christopher Camper.

Christopher Camper was shot to death on June 25, 2016 en aproximadamente 5:15 P.M. as he stood at a bus stop in the 1900 bloque del Norte Ventura carretera. Detectives obtained information that a silver 1990’s model Cadillac sedan was in a parking lot near where Camper was gunned down. Detectives believe the driver of the Cadillac may have witnessed the incident and can provide vital information to assist with the investigation.

La Ciudad de Oxnard ofrece una $10,000 recompensa por información que conduzca al arresto y condena de un sospechoso(s) en los casos de homicidio. Anyone with knowledge of the silver Cadillac mentioned above, or any person who witnessed the murder of Christopher Camper is asked to contact Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7645. You can also provide information anonymously by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 8, 2016 en 10 A.M.

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 17, 2016 / 0111 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Oxnard Blvd and Ninth St
VÍCTIMA(S):	California, Estado de
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jesus Ortiz, 44 año
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	2000, Rojo, Ford Mustang
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Jesse Sedeno, Unidad de tráfico
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Traffic Officer Thomas Martin thomas.martin@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En 7/17/2016, en 1:11 a.m. Motor Officers Thomas Martin and Jesse Sedeno were working a two-man enhanced enforcement detail. The officers observed a red Ford Mustang convertible traveling at a high rate of speed on southbound Oxnard Boulevard from the intersection with Seventh Street.

Officers Martin and Sedeno conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Jesus Sandoval Ortiz and his female passenger. The officers discovered Sandoval’s license was suspended for failing to appear in court. Durante el curso de la investigación, an interior search of the vehicle was conducted.

Officer Martin located a firearm on the floorboard of the front passenger seat concealed within a red bandana which was tied with a knot. The firearm was identified as a Springfield Armory model 1911A1. Within the handgun was a magazine loaded with seven live rounds of .45 munición del calibre.

Ortiz was arrested for numerous gun related charges and driving on a suspended license.

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Chemical Weapon Arrest
FECHA / HORA:	Junio 18, 2016 / 11:45 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	2701 S. Saviers carretera, Oxnard, como.
VÍCTIMA(S):	Walmart / Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Martin Reyes 31 años de edad, Residente de Oxnard
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VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Rocky detective Márquez
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Rocky detective Márquez, (805) 385-7664 rocky.marquez@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En junio 18, 2016 en 11:45 a.m., Oxnard Police and Fire personnel responded to the Oxnard Walmart store, situado en 2701 Saviers Rd., regarding a suspicious device. Oxnard Police Department and Fire Department officials were able to identify the device as a possible improvised chemical weapon. The business was subsequently evacuated for approximately six hours while a Hazardous Materials Team was able to render the device safe. Walmart management estimated the store lost over $120,000 in revenue as a result of this incident.

An extensive month long investigation followed, led by Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Investigators in conjunction with Walmart Global Investigators, Oxnard Police Department Crime Scene Investigators, and the Ventura County Crime Lab. With the assistance of evidence collected on scene, investigators were able to identify the suspect as Martin Reyes, a 32-year old Oxnard resident.

En julio 19, 2016, Oxnard Police Department Investigators responded to the Ventura County Main Jail to interview Reyes, who was in custody for an unrelated charge. Martin Reyes confessed to investigators that he manufactured and placed the chemical weapon inside the open Walmart store. Reyes was aware that the device was capable of creating a gas, which has been classified by the C.D.C. as a chemical that is “Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Considerations (IDLH)”. Reyes told investigators that he conducted most of his research into the device on the internet.

Reyes was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Main Jail for the unlawful possession and manufacturing of a chemical weapon of mass destruction.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative. 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.

También puede visitar el sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx a presentar en la punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Gang member arrested with a loaded handgun and transportation of narcotics
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 27, 2016/ 1215 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	200 Bloque N. Rose Avenue
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Juan Sandoval (edad 22), Residente de Oxnard Cristóbal Arévalo (edad 24), Residente de Oxnard
FE(ES):	Ninguno
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	El sargento Jeff McGreevy, Neighborhood Policing Team Supervisor
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El sargento Jeff McGreevy, Equipo de vigilancia del vecindario Jeffrey.McGreevy@oxnardpd.org, (805) 385-7600

DETALLES:En julio 27, 2016 alrededor 12:15 P.M. two officers assigned to the Neighborhood Policing Team observed a vehicle run a red light on Rose Avenue near First Street. They made an enforcement stop regarding the traffic infraction and contacted the driver Juan Sandoval and his passenger Christopher Arevalo. Officers did a records check and found that both occupants were document members of an Oxnard based criminal street gang and also noted they had been served with the civil gang injunction. Juan Sandoval and Christopher Arevalo were in violation of the gang injunction by associating with each other.

Officers removed the driver (Sandoval) from the vehicle to affect the arrest and learned that there was a gun inside the car. The officers quickly handcuffed and arrested both men and conducted a search of the vehicle. A loaded .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun was found in the center console and a quantity of methamphetamine was found in the door pocket. Both men were arrested for firearms violations, narcotics transportation violations and violating the conditions of the civil gang injunction.

A booking search of Arevalo revealed he had a small amount of methamphetamine concealed on his person. Sandoval and Arevalo were booked into the Ventura County Jail for multiple Felony charges.

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 Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 27, 2016/2230