John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gas Station Armed Robbery
DATE/TIME:	04/06/10, 0152 hrs
LOCATION:	2251 N. Oxnard Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	Chevron Gas Station
SUSPECT(S):	Mark Magallanes, 22 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of currency
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Robin Whitney
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Paul Knapp 385-7796

DETAILS:

On 04/06/10, at approximately 0152 hours, a silent hold up alarm call was received from Chevron Gas Station, 2251 N. Oxnard Blvd. It was confirmed that a robbery had just occurred. Information regarding the suspect’s description and direction of travel was broadcasted to the responding police units.

Within minutes, Patrol Officers Anthony McCowan and Moses Martinez, working a two man unit, observed an individual matching the description walking on Citrus Grove Lane, near Blackberry Circle. Officers detained the individual, who was subsequently identified as the suspect, and arrested for armed robbery. The weapon used and currency taken were recovered. An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	April 16th, 2010 1800-0200
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

As the California Office of Traffic Safety has named 2010, “The Year of the Checkpoint,” the Oxnard Police Department will conduct another multi-location sobriety and drivers license checkpoint Friday night, April 16th, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

In 2009, the Oxnard Police Department made over 950 DUI arrests and investigated over 240 DUI related crashes in the City of Oxnard. Of those 240 collisions, five of them involved a fatality where one of the drivers was driving under the influence of alcohol. 80 of them were injury collisions where over 120 people suffered injuries as a result of a DUI driver. In addition, the Oxnard Police Department investigated a total of 2,195 collisions in 2009. Of those crashes, 621 of them involved a driver who was unlicensed or driving with a suspended drivers license.

So far this year, the Oxnard Police Department has arrested over 275 DUI drivers.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to improving traffic safety and will continue to conduct these checkpoints and DUI enforcement operations in an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer.

We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911. Please buckle up, driver sober, and drive safely!

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Shooting
DATE/TIME:	4/17/2010 @ 2237 hours
LOCATION:	South Alley, 200 block of Chester Way
VICTIM(S):	Jaime Lopez, 29 years
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, early 20’s
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black Sedan
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Steven Moore
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Alex Arnett @ 486-6297

DETAILS: 

On 04/17/10, at approximately 2237 hours, officers responded to a 911 call of a shooting victim in the 200 block of Chester Way. Upon arrival officers located the victim in a nearby apartment. The victim, Jaime Lopez, had sustained a single gunshot wound to his right knee.

Lopez reported that he was walking from his vehicle in the carports when he was confronted by the suspect in a black vehicle. During the confrontation, the suspect fired a single round, striking Lopez in the right knee. It is unknown at this time if this incident is gang related.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Arnett at 486-6297.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Shooting)
DATE/TIME:	April 27, 2010 7:22 PM
LOCATION:	100 Block of Hill Street
VICTIM(S):	Female 13 year-old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 20’s, thin build, wearing a black shirt and pants.
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Green SUV.
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Mike Thomas (805) 385-7660

DETAILS:

On 4-27-10 at around 7:22 PM officers were dispatched to a call of two shooting victims in the 100 block of West Hill Street. Upon officers arrival they located one victim suffering from a minor injury to her head. The second victim was located during a search of the neighborhood but had sustained no injuries. The injured victim was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center where she is listed in stable condition.

The victim was hanging out in the area when a vehicle drove up and the passenger exited the SUV. The suspect yelled something and fired several shots into the group of people. The victim was struck with two pellets. Due to the victim’s age her name is being withheld.

Investigators suspect the shooting was possibly tagger related. If anyone has information on this shooting they are requested to call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS or Det. Mike Thomas at (805) 385-7660.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	211 PC – Robbery 182(a)(1)PC – Conspiracy
DATE/TIME:	4-26-10/0345 Hours
LOCATION:	1600-block of South Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	40 year-old, Oxnard resident 32 year-old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Dante Payne, 23 year-old, Oxnard resident David Lumas, 21 year-old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	22 year-old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver 4 door vehicle, In custody
LOSS:	Unknown amount of currency
PREPARED BY:	Detective Roger Garcia
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia (805) 385-7688

DETAILS: 

On 4-26-10, officers were patrolling the 1600-block of South Oxnard Boulevard when they saw a silver 4 door vehicle that matched the description of a vehicle recently used in several robberies which occurred over the weekend. The suspects driving this silver vehicle were described as 2 African American males in their mid 20’s. Officers eventually contacted the solo driver, Dante Payne, and during the course of the investigation, officers located several large knives in Payne’s vehicle. Payne was later taken into custody for possessing a deadly weapon and the vehicle was impounded.

As the investigation continued, investigators discovered Payne associates with David Lumas, who also matched the description of the recent robbery suspects. Photographic line up’s were shown to the victims and witness and they were able to identify Payne and Lumas as the suspects in the robberies from over the weekend. Payne was charged with 2 counts of robbery and conspiracy while Lumas was charged with 1 count of robbery and conspiracy.

Both suspects were booked at Ventura County Main Jail Facility and their bail is set at $500,000.00.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Detective Roger Garcia at 805-385-7688 or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Cinco de Mayo DUI saturation patrols
DATE/TIME:	Friday, April 30th, 1900-0200 Saturday, May 1st, 1700-0300 Sunday, May 2nd, 1800-0200 Wednesday May 5th, 1800-2400
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

Cinco de Mayo has become a traditional time for many to celebrate California’s rich cultural history. But it is also a night out with expected dangers when someone chooses to drink alcohol and drive. The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will have several officers patrolling the streets of Oxnard searching for DUI drivers this weekend starting Friday night, April 30th at 7:00 P.M. There will be ten officers conducting DUI enforcement Friday night until 2:00 A.M. The following night, May 1st, additional officers will be deployed to conduct DUI enforcement.

On Sunday, May 2nd, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M., deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department and officers from the Ventura Police Department and Santa Paula Police Department will join forces with the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit during an allied agency DUI saturation deployment. At least 16 officers will be patrolling the City of Oxnard with the specific goal of stopping impaired drivers. These officers and deputies will be stopping vehicles and checking for the signs of intoxication, conducting field sobriety tests and arresting those who are intoxicated.

On Wednesday May 5th, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight, additional Oxnard Police officers will be deployed to conduct DUI enforcement in the City of Oxnard.

DUI related crashes have dropped in California thanks to increased sobriety checkpoints and special DUI enforcement campaigns. However, the number one killer on our highways remains impaired driving, with 1,029 dead in 2008 and another 28,457 injured in alcohol involved collisions.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages you to celebrate responsibly by designating a sober driver and to call 911 if you see an impaired driver.

All of these DUI operations are an effort to reduce the amount of alcohol related crashes and to make our community and roadways safer. They are also funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man breaks own leg while fleeing from police
DATE/TIME:	04-17-2010 at 1030 hours
LOCATION:	600 block of Roderick Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Baudelio Ramirez Cuevas, 25 years, of Oxnard
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 1992 Subaru Legacy station wagon
PREPARED BY:	Cmdr. Tom Chronister

DETAILS:

A man fractured his own leg while fleeing from officers in midtown Oxnard this morning.

On 4/17/10 at about 1030 hours, K-9 Officer Roger Ramirez was on routine patrol when he observed a white station wagon at a high rate of speed on “A” Street approaching Palm Drive. The car almost struck a pedestrian crossing legally at the intersection.

As the police car started to gain on the station wagon, the motorist sped up and ran the stop sign at Palm Drive and “C” Street. Officer Ramirez activated his lights and sirens; the motorist then ran the stop sign at Doris Avenue and “C” Street. The vehicle ultimately came to a stop in the 600 block of Roderick Avenue and the driver fled into residential back yards on foot. Officer Ramirez observed the motorist as he made his way across the top of a block wall; the officer then lost sight of the subject.

Officers on the perimeter located the subject lying face down in a side residential yard in the 600 block of Robert Avenue. The subject, later identified as Baudelio Cuevas, had apparently fallen off of a wall and suffered a compound fracture to his right-lower leg. Cuevas was transported by ambulance to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery for the fracture. Cuevas was released on a Notice to Appear for reckless driving and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. His vehicle was towed from the scene.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a deadly weapon
DATE/TIME:	April 14, 2010 at approximately 1840 Hours
LOCATION:	2300 Block El Dorado Avenue
VICTIM(S):	22 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male wearing all dark clothing A dark colored 4-door sedan
VICTIM VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Alex Arnett

DETAILS:

On 4/14/10 at approximately 1840 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of El Dorado Avenue regarding a stabbing victim. When officers arrived they contacted the victim. The victim was transported to Saint John’s Hospital with superficial stab wounds and was listed in stable condition. The wounds are not life threatening.

According to the victim, he was walking in the 2300 block of El Dorado Avenue when a dark colored sedan pulled up next to him. An occupant of the vehicle contacted the victim and began to assault the victim. The occupant got back into the vehicle and was last seen fleeing the area. Investigators believe the attack was gang related.

Witnesses to the incident or anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Alex Arnett at (805) 486-6297. If you have information and wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The investigation is ongoing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a handgun
DATE/TIME:	April 14, 2010 at approximately 1930 Hours
LOCATION:	1400 block of Doris Avenue
VICTIM(S):	15 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Several Hispanic males unknown clothing
VICTIM VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Alex Arnett

DETAILS:

On 4/14/10 at approximately 1930 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to an armed robbery that occurred in the 1400 block of Doris Avenue. The victim was not injured.

The victim stated he was in the 1400 block of Doris Avenue when he was contacted by several Hispanic males. The Hispanic males demanded property from the victim. When the victim refused to hand over his property the one of the suspects brandished a firearm. The suspects took the property and then fled.

Witnesses to the incident or anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Roger Garcia at (805) 385-7688. If you have information and wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The investigation is ongoing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION:	Courtyard by Marriott, 600 Esplanade Drive, Oxnard
AWARDS PRESENTED:	Police Officer of the Year Civilian Employee of the Year Supervisor of the Year M.A.D.D. Award Dispatcher of the Year 10851 Awards Chief’s Award of Excellence Volunteer of the Year
PREPARED BY:	Commander Scott Hebert
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Scott Hebert at ScottHebert@OxnardPD.org or (805) 385-8290

DETAILS:

The Kiwanis Club of Oxnard is pleased to once again host the Oxnard Police Department Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2010. The public is invited but reservations for the event are required. Tickets are $25 per person and can be paid for at the door. Space is limited! To reserve your seat, please call Danah Palmer at (805) 385-7784 or danahpalmer@oxnardpd.org.

During this ceremony, Oxnard’s 42nd Police Officer of the Year will be announced. The nominees are:

• Officer Raymund Mosones
• Senior Officer Brian P. Woolley
• Senior Officer Ricardo Vazquez
• Officer Andrew Pinkstaff

The criteria for Oxnard Police Officer of the Year are:

1. Rank of Police Officer II or Senior Police Officer.
2. Performance of duties in an exemplary fashion.
3. Strong academic credentials or evidence of an earnest effort to obtain a higher degree.
4. Activity beyond the normal scope of duty; voluntarily engaging in the community affairs of Oxnard is a significant way.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
In addition to naming Oxnard’s Police Officer of the Year for 2009, Oxnard police Chief John Crombach will present the following awards to police department employees for exemplary service:

• 2009 Supervisor of the Year
• 2009 Civilian Employee of the Year
• 2009 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) Award
• 2009 Dispatcher of the Year
• 2009 Chief’s Award of Excellencev
• Volunteer of the Year (Clancy Nieland Award)
• 10851 Award (in recognition of stolen vehicle recovery efforts in 2009, presented by the California Highway Patrol and the Automobile Club of Southern California)

PRESS NOTE: The Kiwanis will host one representative from each media outlet for lunch during the awards ceremony. Please contact Danah Palmer to RSVP.

Questions regarding the awards luncheon should be directed to Commander Scott Hebert at ScottHebert@OxnardPD.org or (805) 385-8290.