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News release – 8/19/2016

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Domestic Violence Suspect found Hiding in Clothes Dryer
DATE/TIME: 8/19/2016, 1635 hours    
LOCATION: 1000 Block of King Street    
   
SUSPECT(S): Ivan Lopez, 30 years, Oxnard resident
   
   
   
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Dave Klug
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sergeant Dave Klug, 385-7600, david.klug@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DETAILS: On August 19, 2016 at about 1600 hours, officers responded to a call of domestic violence that occurred in the 400 block of South “C” Street.  After contacting the victim and confirming that a crime had been committed, the officers responded to a residence in the 1000 block of King Street in the city of Oxnard.  Officers contacted the residents who informed the officers that the suspect, Ivan Lopez, had locked himself in the laundry room of the residence.  Officers entered the laundry room and found that it appeared that the suspect had fled prior to their arrival. Prior to exiting the laundry room officers decided to check one last location for the suspect.  Upon opening the door to the front loading dryer, officers located the suspect hiding within the dryer.  The subject was compliant and removed himself from the dryer and was then taken into custody without incident.
 
Lopez was arrested for felony domestic violence, and resisting/delaying/obstructing the duties of a police officer. 
 
 
  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  08/19/2016   1945 Hrs.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Arrest of a gang member in possession of a firearm
DATE/TIME: 8/25/16; 1745 hours    
LOCATION: City of Oxnard
   
SUSPECT(S): Brandon Guerra, 32 year old Oxnard resident
   
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): White 06 Acura TL
   
PREPARED BY: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org
385-7746

DETAILS:

On 8/25/16 at about 1745 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 600 Block of E. Iris Street regarding a subject placing a handgun into a vehicle, described as a white Acura.  Officers checked the area but did not locate the vehicle. 
 
A short time later, officers located the vehicle in the area of Ventura Road and Hill Street.  Officers attempted to stop the vehicle but were unable to catch up to it.  Officers pursued the vehicle to the 1500 Block of North “C” Street, where the suspect vehicle collided with another vehicle.   There were no injuries as a result of this collision.
 
The suspect fled the scene of the collision to the 1200 Block of Camelot Way.  A perimeter was set and officers conducted a yard to yard search of the area.  With the assistance of an Oxnard PD K-9, the suspect was located hiding in a room in the detached garage of a residence.  He was taken into custody without further incident.  A loaded handgun with ammunition was located in the vehicle driven by the suspect.
 
Brandon Guerra, a documented member of an Oxnard criminal street gang, was arrested for a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, evading police officers, and hit and run driving. 
 
Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740.  The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.
 
 
  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8/25/16; 2105 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Request for Public’s Help – Sarles Homicide Case
DATE/TIME: July 15, 2015 at approximately 9:46 p.m.
LOCATION: Lemonwood Park – 2000 block of San Mateo Place
VICTIM(S): Robert Paul Sarles, 19-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett
(805) 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Steven Ramirez II (805) 385-7760
steven.ramirez@oxnardpd.org  

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, CA.)– As we pass the one year anniversary of Robert Paul Sarles’ murder, investigators with the Oxnard Police Department are again asking for the public’s help in providing any information related to the senseless murder of 19-year old Oxnard resident, Robert “Bobby” Sarles.
 
On the evening of July 15, 2015, Sarles was walking through Lemonwood Park on his way home when he was shot repeatedly. Investigators have yet to determine a motive for the senseless attack.
 
Investigators have interviewed numerous witnesses and followed several leads. Investigators believe that there are people in the community that have information that can assist investigators in identifying the suspect(s) in this case. Investigators are asking anyone that has information about this homicide to call the Oxnard Police Department and place an anonymous call. Providing any information could be very helpful to this investigation. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated by the Sarles Family, the community and the Oxnard Police Department.
 
 The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. There are numerous ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:
 


                   Robert “Bobby” Sarles

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  August 4, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police Release Name of Officer Involved in Shooting 
DATE/TIME: August 14, 2016 at approximately 10:10 p.m.
LOCATION: 5300 Block of Perkins Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Police Officer Brian Zamore, three year veteran
SUSPECT(S): Julio Isidoro, 19 year old Port Hueneme resident
Jose Olea, 19 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY: Alex Arnett, Sergeant
(805) 385-7763; alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Steven Ramirez II       
steven.ramirez@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7760

DETAILS:(Oxnard, Calif)– The Oxnard Police Department is releasing the name of the police officer who shot at an armed gang member in Oxnard late Sunday night.

 On August 14, 2016 at approximately 10:10 p.m., Oxnard Police Officer Brian Zamore was on patrol when he was dispatched to a call of a shooting in the 300 block of Canterbury Way. Officer Zamore arrived at the crime scene and started to search the Southwinds Neighborhood.  The suspect was armed with a handgun and had shot at a father who was protecting his family.
 
Officer Zamore located 19 year old Julio Isidoro near the intersection of Perkins Road and Clara Street, which was a few blocks away from Canterbury Way. Isidoro matched the description of the shooting suspect that was given to police officers by the victim and witnesses. Officer Zamore tried to contact Isidoro, but Isidoro fled and attempted to conceal himself in a dark corner of a front yard of a family residence. Officer Zamore searched the yard and was able to locate Isidoro with the use of his flashlight. Officer Zamore drew his service weapon and ordered Isidoro to show him his hands, but Isidoro refused to listen to the officer’s orders. Isidoro, who was armed with a loaded semi-automatic handgun, made suspicious furtive movements in the bushes and refused to listen to Officer Zamore’s orders. Officer Zamore, concerned for his safety, fired one round from his service pistol at Isidoro. The bullet fired from Officer Zamore’s pistol missed Isidoro; Isidoro was not injured. Isidoro immediately surrendered to officers without further incident. Isidoro’s loaded handgun was recovered at the scene.
 
An investigator from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit and Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assume the investigations.
 
Investigators learned that Isidoro was a suspect in two assaults leading up to the officer involved shooting. Isidoro was suspected of committing an assault on a female at Southwinds Park earlier in the evening, as well as shooting at a father who was protecting his family in the 300 block of Canterbury Way. Isidoro was also identified as an occupant of a vehicle who fled from an Oxnard police officer during a traffic stop at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday evening. During that incident, a 14 year old juvenile was arrested and a shotgun was located in the vehicle. Isidoro is a documented Oxnard gang member and had been served with the gang injunction. Isidoro is in custody at Ventura County Jail on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, weapons violations, and the special allegation that he committed the crimes for the benefit of a criminal street gang.
 
If not for the quick response by Oxnard police officers, including Officer Zamore’s quick action in locating Isidoro and confronting him, and the assistance of witnesses and members of the community there is a great likelihood that Isidoro’s violent assault on community members in the Southwinds Neighborhood would have continued.
 
Also arrested Sunday evening with Isidoro was 19 year old Jose Olea, from Oxnard. Like Isidoro, Olea is considered a documented Oxnard gang member. Olea was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant and assault with a deadly weapon.
 
Officer Brian Zamore is currently assigned to the Patrol Services Bureau as a patrol officer. The three year veteran is currently on paid administrative leave, which is department policy for officers involved in a shooting incident.
 
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477. You can also provide a tip by clicking on their link at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police Release Name of Homicide Victim
DATE/TIME: July 29, 2016 at approximately 5:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 800 block of Cooper Road, North Alley
VICTIM(S): Maurillo Primo De La Cruz, 24 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett
(805) 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688
miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department is releasing the name of the homicide victim found in an alley in the early morning hours on July 29, 2016.
 
Maurillo Primo De La Cruz, a 24 year old Oxnard resident, was assaulted and found unresponsive in the north alley of the 800 block of Cooper Road. A citizen, who was out for an early morning walk, located De La Cruz and called 911. Emergency medical services arrived, but De La Cruz was declared deceased at the scene. 
 
Major Crimes Investigators were called to the scene to investigate. There is no clear motive for the murder at this time, but investigators do not believe this incident to be gang related.
 
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Investigators are urging anyone with information about this homicide to call the Oxnard Police Department. You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information to assist with the investigation. There are numerous ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:
 


DATE / TIME PREPARED:  August 1, 2016 at 10 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Elder Abuse and Narcotics Sales 
DATE/TIME: August 3, 2016/ 1215 Hours
LOCATION: 3200 Block Taffrail Lane
VICTIM(S): State of California
74 year old victim (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S): Jeffrey Schultz (age 54), Oxnard resident
Glen     Wilson (age 54), Oxnard resident
Charles Hardison III (age 33) Ventura resident
Cynthia Wigton (age 47), Ventura resident
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Jeff McGreevy, Neighborhood Policing Team Supervisor
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sergeant Jeff McGreevy, Neighborhood Policing Team
Jeffrey.McGreevy@oxnardpd.org, (805) 797-8021

DETAILS:On 8-3-16 the Oxnard Police Department completed a two-month long investigation into narcotics sales involving 54 year old Jeffrey Schultz who resides in the 3200 block of Taffrail Lane in Oxnard.

 
The Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT) worked closely with narcotics investigators to develop information to seek a narcotics search warrant for Schultz’ home where he lives with his 74 year old mother. This afternoon the Oxnard Police Department S.W.A.T. team served that search warrant and detained six people inside of the home with four being arrested for a variety of narcotics violations.
 
Investigators conducted a thorough search of the home and an inspection was done by Code Compliance after numerous city code violations were found. An alarming part of this case was the living conditions within the home and the poor care that Shultz’ 74 year old mother received. She is unable to care for herself and she had several obvious signs of neglect and poor hygiene. She was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for examination and a social worker was assigned to oversee her case by Ventura County Adult Protective Services.
 
Schultz’ elderly mother was essentially being cared for by narcotics users and acquaintances of her son. Glen Wilson was detained inside and he told officers that he was her caregiver and was taking responsibility for her daily care. Wilson was searched and officers found a small amount of methamphetamine in his pocket and a glass pipe used to smoke narcotics. This was concerning to officers as he was supposed to be caring for Mrs. Schultz but he appears to be an active drug user.
 
Jeffrey Schultz (age 54) was arrested for 11366 H&S, for maintaining a narcotics house; 11378 H&S and 11351 H&S for the sales of narcotics; 368 PC Felony Elder Abuse. Cynthia Wigton (age 47) of Ventura, Charles Hardison III (age 33) of Ventura, and Glen Wilson (age 54) of Oxnard were arrested for various narcotics violations. Wilson was also booked for Felony Elder Abuse. .
 
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  August 3, 2016/1900

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Serious Vehicle Collision 
DATE/TIME: August 4, 2016 / 2337 hours
LOCATION: Teakwood Street and J Street 
DRIVER 1: Mario Hilario Olvera Fernandez, 34 years,
Oxnard Resident 
DRIVER 2: Addy Rafaela Toyub, 53 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1: Red, 2005 Yamaha motorcycle 
VEHICLE 2: White, 2011 Honda Accord
VEHICLE 3: Red 2002 GMC Yukon
PREPARED BY: Officer Alvaro Pulido
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Senior Officer Maria Pena (805) 385-7750
maria.perez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Thursday, August 4, 2016, at about 11:37 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Teakwood Street and J Street in reference to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles and a motorcycle. 
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the white Honda Accord, driven by Addy Rafaela Toyub, was traveling southbound on J Street and made a left turn onto eastbound Teakwood Street. The red Yamaha motorcycle, driven by Mario Hilario Olvera Fernandez, was traveling northbound on J Street towards Teakwood Street. The red GMC Yuikon was parked unoccupied on the south side of Teakwood Street just east of J Street. Surveillance video from a nearby residence showed that the motorcyclist failed to stop for a posted stop sign at the intersection of J Street and Teakwood Street and broadsided the Honda. The collision caused Fernandez to be ejected from the Yamaha.
 
Fernandez was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries sustained from the collision. Toyub was not injured as a result of the collision. Fernandez was wearing a full face motorcycle helmet at the time of the collision.
 
It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision. 
 
The roadway was closed during the scene investigation but has been reopened.
 
The collision is still under investigation. 
 
If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.        

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  August 5, 2016 0540 hours  

 
 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME: Saturday, August 13, 2016  8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION: City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY: Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant 
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749
jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Saturday, August 13, 2016, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Oxnard. The checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Wooley Road east of C Street. This location was chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol-related arrests and/or DUI collisions. 
 
The checkpoint resulted in the following:
 

  • 612 vehicles through
  • 602 drivers screened
  • Four DUI investigations
  • Four DUI alcohol arrests
  • Ten citations issued to unlicensed drivers
  • 25 total citations issued
  • Five vehicles towed

 
The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year.  These operations are 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.  These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 
 
For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.  

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Two Injured in Shooting    
DATE/TIME: August 14, 2016/ 4:56 p.m.    
LOCATION: 1600 Block Morris Street, Oxnard    
VICTIM(S): 19 year old male, name withheld
20 year old male, name withheld
SUSPECT(S): Unknown    
PREPARED BY: Jess Aragon, Detective       
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Jess Aragon (805) 385-7547
Jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On August 14, 2016, at approximately 4:56 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 1600 block of Morris Street reference a possible shooting victim. When officers arrived, they located a 19 year old male and a 20 year old male suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was taken to the Ventura County Medical Center and the second victim was taken to the Los Robles Medical Center. Both victims are expected to survive and are currently listed in stable condition.

 Investigators are looking into the motive for the shooting.     
 
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative.  If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Detective Aragon at (805) 385-7547.  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:  August 14, 2016 / 2020 hours
 
 
 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME: August 22, 2016 / 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
PREPARED BY: Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749
jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749
jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Monday, August 22, 2016, between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department will be deploying officers throughout the city limits to conduct bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement.
 
The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists.  Pedestrians are reminded to obey regulatory traffic signs and only travel in areas where it is permitted and safe to walk. Bicyclists should follow all traffic laws and wear an appropriate helmet at all times to minimize injuries in the case of a collision or fall. 
 
Drivers are also reminded to share the road and watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel on our roadways.  Extra caution should be used near schools and crosswalks. California law requires drivers to maintain a distance of three feet when passing bicyclists.  If a driver is unable to give a bicyclist three feet, due to traffic or road conditions (including the weather and width of the highway), the driver must slow to a reasonable speed and pass when it would not endanger the bicyclist. 
 
Funding for this operation is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
 
 
  DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 19, 2016 / 3:00 p.m.