Archives for August 2021

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 11, 2021

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoints

CONTACT: Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department holding two DUI checkpoints on August 13, 2021

The Oxnard Police Department will hold two DUI checkpoints on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at undisclosed locations within the city limits.

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoints, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or “operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home.

Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 11, 2021, 02:50 p.m.

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Jose Lopez, 42 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 100 E. Wooley Road , Ventura

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

On August 11, 2021, the Oxnard Central Business District (CBD) officers assigned to the Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT) were working directed enforcement near the intersection of Oxnard Boulevard and Wooley Road in reference to several complaints of narcotics activity. CBD Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. The driver, Jose Lopez, immediately yielded and exited his vehicle, confronting the officer on the reason for the traffic stop. During the investigation, Lopez was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The CBD Officers searched the vehicle and located several small bags containing Methamphetamine packaged for sale. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) responded to assist in the investigation.

DEU detectives learned from CBD Officers that Lopez was renting a room at a local motel. CBD Officers and DEU detectives responded to Lopez’ motel room and conducted a search. During a search of Lopez’ motel room, officers located further indicia on narcotics sales, narcotics packaging, and a digital scale. In total, 29 individual bags of Methamphetamine were located.

Jose Lopez was arrested for possession for sales of Methamphetamine and transportation of Methamphetamine, both felonies. Lopez was additionally charged with his outstanding Misdemeanor warrant.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to identifying and disrupting the narcotics activity responsible for creating quality of life issues within Oxnard neighborhoods. 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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800)222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 6, 2021, 15:25 p.m.

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Vonda Shrader, 54 year old Ventura resident

LOCATION: 1800 block of East Main Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

On Friday, August 6, 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) was conducting surveillance in the 1800 block of East Main Street, Ventura, when they observed a narcotics transaction occur. DEU detectives requested the assistance of the Ventura Police Department to assist in a traffic stop of the vehicle involved in the narcotics sales.

K9 Deco and two additional Ventura patrol officers responded to assist DEU detectives in their investigation. The driver, Vonda Shrader, was pulled over and found to be on probation for narcotics related offenses. A search of the vehicle pursuant to her search terms was conducted and a large quantity of Methamphetamine was located concealed in a void behind panels in the vehicle. Additionally, officers located what appeared to be pure Fentanyl in the vehicle.

Vonda Shrader was arrested for possession for sales and transportation of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl, all felonies.

UPDATE: The correct location is 1800 block of East Main Street, Ventura

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 6, 2021, 15:25 p.m.

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Vonda Shrader, 54 year old Ventura resident

LOCATION: 1800 block of East Main Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

Vonda Shrader was arrested for possession for sales and transportation of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl, all felonies.

Sergeant Brandon Ordelheide

Drug Enforcement Unit

Oxnard Police Department

Cell: 805-256-5121

251 South C Street

Oxnard Ca, 93030

Brandon.ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 6, 2021, 08:20 p.m.

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: David Dyar, 51 year old Ventura resident

LOCATION: 40 Block of South Pacific Ave, Ventura

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

During the month of July 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation related to David Dyar being involved in the sales of methamphetamine to residents in the City of Oxnard. During the investigation, DEU detectives learned that Dyar had a felony warrant for his arrest related to narcotics sales. Detectives learned that Dyar was staying at a residence in the 40 block of South Pacific Avenue, Ventura. Detectives developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant for the residence.

With the assistance of Ventura Police K9 Deco and Ventura patrol officers, detectives served a search warrant at Dyars residence. Dyar was contacted at the residence and taken into custody for his outstanding felony warrant. During a search of the residence, detectives located multiple pounds of Methamphetamine, a large quantity of Heroin, and Fentanyl. Additionally, Detectives located several thousand dollars and further evidence of narcotics sales.

David Dyar was arrested for possession for sales of Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Fentanyl, all felonies. Dyar was additionally charged with his outstanding felony warrant.