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Archives for May 2022
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 9, 2022
SUBJECT: Arson Fire at Elementary School in Oxnard
SUSPECT: Unknown
LOCATION: Driffill Elementary School – 910 South “E” Street, Oxnard
CONTACT: Detective Jared Schacher
805-385-7594 | jared.schacher@oxnardpd.org
On Monday, May 9, 2022, at approximately 2:42 P.M., the Oxnard Fire Department, along with the Oxnard Police Department, responded to Driffill Elementary School regarding a structure fire. The fire was immediately contained and quickly extinguished. There were no injuries reported.
Police and arson investigators responded to the scene and determined that a roll of toilet paper had been lit on fire inside the men’s restroom. Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for this incident.
If you have information regarding this fire, please contact Detective Jared Schacher at (805) 385-7594. Also, anyone with information on 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.
Alex Arnett, Commander
Investigative Services Bureau
Oxnard Police Department
251 South C Street, Oxnard, Ca. 93030
Desk – (805) 385-7620
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 5, 2022
SUBJECT: April’s Distracted Month
CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal
(805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org
Citations Issued for Hands-Free Cell Phone Violations
Oxnard, Calif. – Numerous drivers were cited for hands-free cell phone violations during several distracted driving enforcement operations during the month of April in response to "Distracted Driving Month". Officers issued a total of 115 citations issued during the enforcement mobilization period.
California has had distracted driving laws on the books since 2008. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold their phone or other electronic device while driving. This includes talking, texting, or using an app.
Using a handheld cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine. Violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver’s record.
If you have an important phone call or need to program directions, pull over to a safe parking spot. Before driving, either silence your phone or put it somewhere you can’t reach.
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: May 5th, 2022 (6:40 PM)
SUBJECT: Prohibited Person / Documented Criminal Street Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession
SUSPECTS: Javier Hernandez, 19-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 1100 blk. Hull Pl., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org
On May 5th, 2022, at approximately 6:40 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1100 blk. of Hull Pl. Officers contacted the driver who was identified as Javier Hernandez. Officers noticed open alcoholic beverage containers in the vehicle and removed the occupants to conduct a search. During the search, officers located a loaded semi-automatic handgun that was concealed in a bandana. Javier was arrested for several felony firearms violations. Officers later learned that Javier is on probation for committing a felony assault likely to produce great bodily injury, out of Santa Barbara County. Javier is also a documented criminal street gang member out of Santa Barbara County.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. 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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 2, 2022, 9:50 A.M.
SUBJECT: Juvenile Shot In Accidental Shooting
LOCATION: 1200 Block Rubio Circle, Oxnard, CA
CONTACT: Jason Radcliffe, Detective
(805) 385-7796
On May 2, 2022 at approximately 9:50 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to St. John’s Hospital in reference to a shooting victim. When officers arrived, they contacted the victim, a 14-year-old female Oxnard resident, who had sustained a single gunshot wound to the upper torso. She was later transported to another local hospital and was listed in stable condition.
Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the juvenile had been shot at her residence in the 1200 block of Rubio Circle. Investigators determined that a family member had been in possession of a handgun and was showing the firearm to the juvenile when it discharged, striking the juvenile. The family member then transported her to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding 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.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 2, 2022 / 8:00 P.M.
From: Giles, Sharon <sharon.giles@oxnardpd.org>
Date: Tue, May 3, 2022 at 11:17 AM
Subject: Traffic Advisory – Southbound Rose Ave. at Oxnard Blvd.
To: DL – Press Releases <dl-pressreleases@oxnardpd.org>
Oxnard Police Department
Patrol Services
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NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 2, 2022, 5:30 P.M.
SUBJECT: Shooting Incident
LOCATION: 1300 Block West Channel Islands Boulevard, Oxnard, CA
CONTACT: Carey Everhart, Detective
(805) 486-6228
On May 2, 2022 at approximately 5:30 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 1300 block of West Channel Islands Boulevard in reference to a shooting victim. When officers arrived, they located the victim, a 34-year-old male Oxnard resident, down in the parking lot, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the lower body. He was later transported to a local hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist. During the course of the investigation, investigators learned the victim had been involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect in the area of Channel Islands Boulevard and Ventura Road. At some point, the suspect produced a firearm and shot at the victim, striking him one time. The suspect then fled the area in a vehicle. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to contact Detective Carey Everhart at 805-486-6228 or email him at carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding 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.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 2, 2022 / 8:10 P.M.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 3, 2022; 5:10PM
SUBJECT: Officers arrest suspect after shooting.
SUSPECTS: Irvin Leon, 34 year old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: Lathrop Memorial Park, 500 East Guava Street , Oxnard
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
(805) 385-7600 | kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org
On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers were in the area of Lathrop park on an unrelated call for service. Their attention was drawn to the sound of shots fired from the north side of Lathrop Memorial Park. Officers observed Leon running westbound through the park directly from the area where the shots were heard. The officers ran towards Leon to contact him; as they did Leon discarded an object later determined to be a firearm. Leon was detained without further incident.
Officers recovered a loaded .45 caliber handgun that Leon discarded. During a search of Leon, officers located usable amounts of controlled substances. Officers also located .45 caliber casings from the area where Leon had run. No victims were located.
Leon was also found to be a person prohibited from possessing a firearm. He was charged with multiple firearms and controlled substance violations.
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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 2, 2022
SUBJECT: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Month
CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal
(805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org
May is Bicycle Safety Month: Share the Road and Look Out for One Another
Oxnard, Calif. — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides.
To help keep people biking or walking safe, the Oxnard Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on May 3, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. as well as additional operations throughout the month of May. Each operation will be focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors such as speeding, making illegal turns, failure to yield to bicyclists or pedestrians, and stop sign/red light running.
The Oxnard Police Department suggests the following safety tips for bicyclists and drivers:
Drivers
· Slow down and follow the speed limit. Be careful traveling through intersections.
· Look carefully for bicyclists and pedestrians before making a turn or opening a car door near streets or bike paths.
· Be patient when traveling behind a bicyclist. Maintain at minimum three feet of space when passing or overtaking a bicyclist.
· Never drive distracted or impaired.
Bike Riders
· Use lights at night (at minimum, a front white light and rear red reflector).
· Although not required for riders 18 and older, always wear a properly secured helmet. Helmets significantly reduce the chance of a head injury in the event of a crash.
· Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
· Yield to pedestrians, just as a driver would. Pedestrians have the right-of-way within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Gang Member Arrested with a loaded Firearm
SUSPECTS: Juan Contreras, 25-year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 200 Block of South Juanita Avenue, Oxnard
CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
(805) 256-5121 Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org
During the month of April 2022, The Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and the Oxnard Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into Juan Contreras for narcotics sales and being in possession of a firearm. Contreras is a documented gang member and is currently on felony probation for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Contreras also had a felony warrant issued for his arrest for a violation of probation. During the investigation, DEU detectives obtained a search warrant for Contreras’ residence.
On May 3, 2022, with the assistance of the Oxnard SWAT Team, Oxnard Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Unit (UAV), and Ventura Police Department, DEU detectives served a search warrant at Contreras’ residence in the 200 block of South Juanita Avenue. Contreras was contacted at the residence and taken into custody for his outstanding felony warrant. During a search of the residence, detectives located a loaded P80 “ghost” gun in Contreras’ possession. This is Contreras’ third arrest for being in possession of a loaded firearm.
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.