OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	Robbery Arrest Resisting an Officer with Violence
DATE/TIME:	8/23/19, 10:21 p.m.
LOCATION:	1300 block of Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Yvette Fernandez, Santa Paula resident (age 33)
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander (805) 385-7771 Robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

  DETAILS:

On 8/23/19, at about 10:21 p.m., suspect Yvette Fernandez entered a market in the 1300 block of Saviers Rd., approached the register counter and requested a bottle of liquor. As the clerk rang up the item, Fernandez grabbed the bottle and walked away without paying for it. The clerk confronted Fernandez at the entrance to the store, at which time Fernandez opened the bottle and began drinking from it. Fernandez then brandished a knife, and began swinging it at the clerk, as she threatened him. The clerk slammed the door on Fernandez, locking her inside the store until officers arrived. Fernandez was arrested for robbery. Officers transported Fernandez to the Oxnard Police Department. While officers were in the process of escorting Fernandez into the jail, she kicked one of the officers. Fernandez was additionally charged with resisting an officer with violence.

A review of Fernandez’ criminal history shows she has several prior convictions for violently resisting peace officers in the performance of their duties.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity.  You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8/24/19, 0223 hours