OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man Sleeping in Refuse Bin Sustains Minor Injuries
DATE/TIME:	June 14, 2016/8:13 AM
LOCATION:	2000 Block of Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Male, 67 years old
PREPARED BY:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Melissa Valdez (805) 342-8292 melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 14, 2017, at approximately 8:13 a.m., Oxnard Police and Fire personnel responded to a call in the 2000 block of Rose Avenue of a man trapped inside the chute of a refuse truck. A City of Oxnard refuse truck was making a routine refuse pick up when the driver heard screams for help and halted the truck. Further investigation revealed that a man had fallen asleep in the refuse bin which was then emptied into the truck. Fire personnel were able to extract the man from the truck and he was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he was treated for minor injuries.

Although some people may look at refuse bins as providing options for more than just the disposal of trash, please note that this practice can lead to serious injury and even death. The City of Oxnard makes safety a priority when handling community waste and requests that you please stay out of refuse dumpsters for your safety as well as the safety of our drivers and helpers. This will help us avoid any unintended mishaps.

Please note that while the City of Oxnard does not provide any direct homeless services or emergency housing, the City does provide funding to several agencies and non-profit organizations that do provide such services. Below is a list of service agencies and places that provide assistance: