Archives for March 2022

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 11, 2022 (5:54 PM)

SUBJECT: Bank Robbery

LOCATION: 2151 E. Gonzales Road

VICTIM: CBC Credit Union

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

On 3/11/22, at around 5:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to an armed robbery in progress at CBC Credit Union, 2151 E. Gonzales Rd. The suspect entered the business and brandished a handgun towards the ceiling. There were several customers inside who dropped down to the ground and bank tellers hid under their desks. The suspect jumped over the counter, approached the manager at gunpoint and demanded money. The manager handed over an undisclosed amount of currency and the suspect fled the business. There were no injuries reported. At this time, there is no suspect description to provide, as witnesses provided only vague and non-descript information about him. After the robbery, officers conducted an extensive perimeter search but were unable to locate the suspect.

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 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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 11, 2022, 3:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: Registered Nurse Arrested for Sexual Assault

SUSPECT: Graham Arthur Fusch, 37-year old, Santa Barbara resident

LOCATION: 1600 block North Rose Avenue, Oxnard

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant | (805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org

On March 11, 2022, at about 3:00 P.M., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit arrested 37-year old Santa Barbara resident Graham Fusch. Mr. Fusch is a Registered Nurse and works in the Emergency Room at Saint John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard. Mr. Fusch was arrested for sexually assaulting one of his patients in the emergency room.

The victim was a patient in the emergency room. During the visit, the victim alleged that Mr. Fusch digitally penetrated her. In addition, he removed his penis and asked her to orally copulate him during the emergency room visit.

Investigators from the Family Protection Unit investigated the allegations and determined there was enough probable cause to arrest Mr. Fusch. Graham Fusch was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility on a bail amount of $100,000.

The Oxnard Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation and believes there could possibly be other victims that have not reported similar incidents to the police. Anyone with information regarding this case or any similar incidents involving Graham Fusch is asked to contact Detective Kevin Adair (805) 385-7663.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 10, 2022, 0500 hours

SUBJECT: Unattended Vehicle Enforcement

LOCATION: Citywide, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Enrique Alvarez, Auto Theft Task Force

(805) 385-7664 | Enrique.Alvarez@Oxnard pd.org

On March 10, 2022, members of the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force and Neighborhood Policing Team conducted an unattended vehicle enforcement operation in an effort to reduce the amount of vehicles stolen in the city of Oxnard. Fourteen (14) citations were issued to residents who left their vehicles unattended with the keys in the ignition and the engine running.

Residents leave their vehicles running and unattended with the misconception there is a need to warm their vehicles for an extended period of time in order for the engine to run properly. Auto theft suspects use this as an opportunity to steal these vehicles. A number of the vehicles stolen citywide are due to residents leaving their vehicle running and unattended or leaving spare keys in their vehicles.

As of January 1, 2022, 118 vehicles have been stolen in the city of Oxnard. Of those 118 vehicles, 24 were stolen due to keys left in the vehicle. Recently, a resident left their vehicle unlocked with the key in the ignition during the early morning hours. Within minutes the vehicle was stolen. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and arrest the car thief due to the stolen vehicle having a tracking device. With the assistance of vehicle owners, these types of vehicle thefts can be prevented.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to enforce unattended vehicle laws in an effort to decrease vehicle thefts. The fine for leaving an unattended vehicle running is $70.00.

The Oxnard Police Department launched The Oxnard Auto Theft Task Force in early 2015. Detectives assigned to the task force along with the assistance of the Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force (VenCatt), proactively locate and arrest those responsible for vehicle thefts in Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force asks residents to help prevent auto theft in our community by never leaving your vehicle running unattended.

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force reminds all residents to remove all keys and valuables from their vehicles, lock and secure their vehicles, and utilize vehicle alarms. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing auto theft in the City of Oxnard.

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 stay 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.

Paul Carganilla

Community Affairs Manager

phone: (805) 385-7631 / mobile: (805) 342-8292

email: paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 8, 2022

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Ignacio Castillo, 52-year-old Kern County Resident

LOCATION: 1200 block of Commercial Avenue, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

(805) 256-5121 Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

On March 7, 2022, the Ventura County Money Laundering Task Force (VCMLTF) and the South District Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT) completed a several months long investigation regarding a business, Aris Garage, being involved in narcotics trafficking. During the investigation, VCMLTF investigators identified the owner, Ignacio Castillo, as being involved in narcotics trafficking at the business. Investigators developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant for the business.

With the assistance of the Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force (VenCatt), Oxnard Property Crimes Unit (PCU), K9 Capone, K9 Maxx, and the South District NPT Officers, Castillo was detained after he left Aris Garage pursuant to the search warrant.

Upon completion of the investigation, investigators located over four pounds of Methamphetamine, over a kilo of Alprazolam “Xanax”, over a pound of Cocaine, a large quantity of suspected “M30” fentanyl pills, a large quantity of US Currency, and further evidence of narcotics trafficking.

Ignacio Castillo was placed under arrest for several narcotics related charges, all felonies. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail with a bail request of $500,000. The Ventura County Money Laundering Task Force (VCMLTF) is comprised of the Oxnard Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) Detectives and Special Agents from the FBI.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing narcotics related crimes in the City of Oxnard. 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: March 4, 2022

SUBJECT: Serial Arsonist Arrested in Oxnard

SUSPECT: Alejandra Nunez, 42 Year Old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 2511 South “C” Street and 323 South “E” Street in the City of Oxnard

CONTACT: Detective Jared Schacher

jared.schacher@oxnardpd.org

805-385-7594

Oxnard Police Department investigators assigned to the Property Crimes Unit conducted a month-long investigation into several reported incidents of an unknown suspect setting fires to vehicles in the City of Oxnard.

During the investigation, investigators gathered vital information and video surveillance from businesses in the area. With that information, investigators identified the suspect as 42-year-old Oxnard resident Alejandra Nunez.

On March 3^rd, 2022, at approximately 5:30 PM, officers located Alejandra Nunez in the area of Fifth Street and Harbor Boulevard and arrested her. Details learned during the investigation ultimately led to Nunez being charged with two counts of felony arson. Nunez’s bail was set at $300,000.

Nunez may have committed similar crimes that were not reported to the Oxnard Police Department. If you believe you are a victim or witness of a similar crime, please contact Detective Jared Schacher at (805) 385-7594.

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 stay 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: March 4th, 2022 / 10:00 A.M.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 5, 2022 (10:55 PM)

SUBJECT: Arrests for Possession of a Firearm and Narcotics

LOCATION: Fifth Street and B Street

SUSPECT 1: Name Withheld, 16-year-old male, Oxnard resident

SUSPECT 2: Ramon Aguilar, 24-year-old male, Oxnard resident

SUSPECT 3: Name withheld, 22-year-old male, Oxnard resident

SUSPECT 4: Name withheld, 32-year-old male, Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@Oxnardpd.org

On 3/5/22, at around 10:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of several gang members seen chasing another male subject the area of Fifth and B St. One of the individuals was reported to be armed with a handgun. As officers arrived on scene, two subjects attempted to flee from officers but were detained after a short pursuit. Officers detained four subjects in a parking lot in the 600 block of S. A Street. All of the subjects were later arrested for various charges. One of the subjects, a 16-year-old male, was found to be in possession of a loaded Glock style P80 9mm handgun and a small quantity of methamphetamine. He was arrested for various firearm related charges and the drugs and was booked into Juvenile Hall. The second suspect, Ramon Aguilar, age 24, who is on Post Release Community Supervision, was found to be in possession of various bindles containing methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl. Aguilar was arrested for the felony charge of possession for sales of narcotics. The third subject, a 22-year-old male, was arrested for an outstanding warrant related to a weapon charge. The fourth subject, a 32-year-old male, was arrested for being under the influence of a dangerous drug. Officers searched the area for the possible victim who was being chased but were unable to locate that individual.

There is a traffic collision in the 300 block of N. Harbor Boulevard. Traffic on Harbor Boulevard between Fifth Street and Gonzalez Road is closed. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

Thank you.

Traffic near the intersection of Oxnard Blvd. and Wooley Rd. will be significantly impacted tomorrow, Wednesday March 2, 2022 between the hours of 9:30 am and 11:00 am, as traffic investigators conduct a follow-up investigation in the area. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes.

Sergeant Rocky Marquez

Oxnard Police Department

Patrol Support Division / Traffic

805-200-2337 (Office)

Traffic near the intersection of Oxnard Blvd. and Wooley Rd. will be significantly impacted this morning until approximately 11:00 am, as traffic investigators conduct a follow-up investigation in the area. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes.

Sergeant Rocky Marquez

Oxnard Police Department

Patrol Support Division / Traffic

805-200-2337 (Office)

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 1, 2022, 2:33 p.m.

SUBJECT: Serious Injury Hit and Run Traffic Collision

LOCATION: Fifth Street at K Street, Oxnard

VEHICLE: Black Sedan

PEDESTRIAN: 22-year-old female of Oxnard, Ca.

CONTACT: Oscar Toraya, Traffic Officer

(805) 385-7750 | oscar.toraya@oxnardpd.org

On March 1, 2022, at approximately 2:33 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers and EMS personnel responded to a call of a hit and run traffic collision involving a pedestrian, which occurred on Fifth Street at K Street. Officers arrived and located a 22-year-old female suffering from serious injuries. The victim was immediately transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center, where she is currently listed in critical condition.

Oxnard Police Department Traffic Officers responded to assist with the investigation. Based on the preliminary investigation, it was determined that the pedestrian was walking northbound in the crosswalk of K Street, crossing Fifth Street when she was struck by an unidentified black sedan, which was traveling westbound on Fifth Street. After the collision, the driver fled in the vehicle westbound on Fifth Street towards Ventura Road.

Anyone who witnessed this traffic collision is urged to contact Officer Oscar Toraya at (805) 385-7750 or via email at oscar.toraya@oxnardpd.org