Archives for May 2014

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gun in a vehicle
DATE/TIME:	5-17-14, 1635 hours
LOCATION:	Wooley Road at N Street
SUSPECT(S):	16 year old juvenile, name withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black GMC Yukon
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Rob Flinn
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications

DETAILS:
At 1635 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were provided information from witnesses of a vehicle occupied by possible gang members brandishing a handgun. Officers searched the area and located the occupied vehicle. An enforcement stop of the vehicle was attempted and two subjects fled the scene.

Officers pursued and contacted a 16 year old juvenile who was found to be in possession of a handgun. He was arrested without incident and arrested for the related charges.

Persons with information regarding the incident should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. Persons may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit the web site http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5-17-14, 1900 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt to Identify
DATE/TIME:	05/09/14 1030 hours
LOCATION:	2000 block of Mariposa Street
VICTIM(S):	Joshua Van, 24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato, (805) 385-7688 Miguel.Serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 02/17/14 at approximately 1838 hours, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Mariposa Street in regards to a shooting. When officers and EMS personnel arrived they located two male subjects that had been shot. One of the male subjects died as a result of his injuries. The victim was identified as 24 year old, Joshua Van.

Investigators are attempting to locate the person shown in the surveillance photo. Investigators believe that he may have vital information that will help identify the possible suspect/s. If you can identify this person, please contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 05/09/14, 1030 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Despondent/Suicidal Subject Detained for Mental Health Evaluation
DATE/TIME:	May 31, 2014, 1918 hours
LOCATION:	3300 Blk or Fournier Street
SUSPECT(S):	24-year old female Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On 5/31/14 at approximately 2225 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were driving in the 3300 block of Fournier Street when they encountered a lone female holding a large knife to her throat. Officers attempted to talk to the female, however, she became extremely irate and threatened to stab herself.

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officers along with Ventura County Mental Health members attempted, for several hours, to convince the subject to surrender the knife. She was non-responsive during the negotiations. Officers using less-lethal devices were eventually able to subdue her without injury.

The subject was transported to Ventura County Mental Health for evaluation.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Auto Burglary and Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	05/23/14 / 2128 hours
LOCATION:	900 Blk Lodgewood Way., Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Gutierrez, 25 years of Oxnard Javier Gomez, 24 years of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications Center 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On May 23, 2014, at approximately 2128 hours, a resident in the 900 Block of Lodgewood Way called 911 to report that a vehicle was being burglarized. The caller described the individuals who were breaking into the vehicle and also described the vehicle the individuals were driving. When officers arrived, the suspects had already fled the scene. They found that a vehicle parked on the street had been broken into.

As the officers were conducting their investigation, they learned that the vehicle used in the burglary, a grey, Honda Accord, had been stolen moments prior.

At approximately 2207 hours, the stolen Honda drove past the officers as they were completing their investigation. The officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the above listed suspects after a brief foot chase. Both suspects were charged with auto theft and auto burglary and were booked into the Ventura County Jail.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an example of a witness who saw a crime occurring, called police, and provided the appropriate information.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-7600. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	5/29/14 at approximately 0930 hours
LOCATION:	2000 Block of Mariposa Street
VICTIM(S):	Tereso Jimenez, 24 year old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collet at (805) 486-6228 cody.collet@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 5/29/14 at approximately 0930 hours, Officers responded to a shooting victim in the 2000 block of Mariposa Street. Officers located the victim, 24 year old Tereso Jimenez, laying on the grass in front of an apartment complex. Jimenez had a gunshot wound to his chest and was rushed to the Ventura County Medical Center. Jimenez is listed in critical condition.

Officers and detectives are investigating the incident. A motive for the shooting has not yet been determined.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Cody Collet at (805) 486-6211. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:5/29/14 at 1235 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AVOID DUI CAMPAIGN, DUI ARRESTS UP & NO DUI FATALITIES REPORTED
DATE/TIME:	May 23 through May 26, 2014
LOCATION:	County of Ventura





PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Peña, Senior Officer, (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The 2014 Memorial Day Weekend Avoid the 14 Ventura County DUI Campaign concluded with the deployment of sobriety checkpoints in the cites of Ventura and Thousand Oaks, 15 special DUI saturation patrols and officers on routine patrol focusing special attention towards impaired drivers, all working to lower deaths/injuries on our local streets and highways. Fortunately, there were no deaths from alcohol-related collisions reported.

From 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 23, through midnight on Monday, May 26, officers representing 14 county law enforcement agencies arrested 64 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. During the 2013 Memorial Day weekend, 45 DUI arrests were made. No alcohol-related collision deaths were reported last year during the same time period.

Law enforcement officials will be conducting more Avoid DUI enforcement throughout the county during the Independence Day weekend followed by the 18 day campaign in August ending Labor Day weekend.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to save lives and report impaired drivers. Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1 anytime you encounter that dangerous driver. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 28, 2014 / 2045 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	05/11/2014 9:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	Panda Express, 1671 East Channel Islands Boulevard, Oxnard, CA 93030
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, late 20’s to early 30’s, 5’-8”-5’11”, wearing a blue zip up hooded jacket, gloves, and in possession of a handgun
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of money
PREPARED BY:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda, (805) 385-7600, eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 05/11/2014 at approximately 9:44 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at the Panda Express. Officers contacted the clerk who confirmed the suspect entered the business with a handgun and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and left the business.

The suspect was described Hispanic male, late 20’s to early 30’s, 5’-8”-5’-11”, wearing a blue zip up hooded jacket, and gloves.

Persons with information regarding this crime are encouraged to contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 05/11/2014 10:21 p.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a knife
DATE/TIME:	5-17-14,1220 hours
LOCATION:	Redwood Street at J Street
SUSPECT(S):	Two juveniles, names withheld
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jose Diaz
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications

DETAILS:
At approximately 1220 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Redwood Street and J Street regarding a robbery with a knife. Witnesses told police the location where the suspects ran after the robbery. With the assistance provided by the witness, officers were able to locate both suspects in a nearby residence. They were arrested for the charge of robbery and the stolen property was recovered.

This is a good example of the citizens of Oxnard and the Oxnard Police Department working together to reduce violent crime in our city.

Persons with information regarding the robbery should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. Persons may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit the web site
http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5-17-14, 1723 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	May 1, 2014 / 1844 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Road south of Vineyard Avenue
PARTY 1:	Male, 45 Years Old (Name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
VEHICLE(S):	Grey, 2006 Nissan Platina
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On May 1, 2014, at about 6:44 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to Ventura Road south of Vineyard Avenue after receiving a call of a single-vehicle traffic collision. Emergency personnel found that the vehicle, a 2006, Nissan Platina had struck a tree and found the driver, the sole occupant, suffering from major injuries.    The driver was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries

Responding officers conducted the preliminary investigation and determined that the Nissan was traveling southbound on Ventura Road and, for unknown reasons, veered to the left, drove onto the center median, and collided into a palm tree.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749.

The investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery
DATE/TIME:	05/15/2014, 2300 hours
LOCATION:	2850 South Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Arco Gas
SUSPECT(S):	Male, 5’08” to 5’10”, 180-200 lbs, wearing a white mask, grey hooded sweatshirt, blue pants, white shoes and armed with a handgun
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Scott Coe
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Scott Coe, Violent Crimes Unit (805) 385-7796

DETAILS:
On May 15, 2014 at approximately 2300 hours, a male subject, 5’-08” to 5’-10”, 180-200 lbs, wearing a white mask, grey hooded sweatshirt, blue pants and white shoes, entered the Arco Gas business at 2850 South Rose Avenue carrying a handgun and demanded money from the employees. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the business on foot eastbound towards Oxnard Boulevard/SR-1.

Oxnard Police Officers arrived on scene and with assistance from the Ventura County Sherif’s Department’s Air Unit conducted an extensive search. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 16, 2014, 0300 hrs.