NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 29, 2022 at 2:40PM

SUBJECT: Juvenile Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS:  17 year old male juvenile

LOCATION: Lemonwood Park, 2055 San Mateo Place, Oxnard

CONTACT:   Kevin Baysinger, Commander

                      (805) 385-7600 | kevin.baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

On the above date and time, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to Lemonwood Park reference multiple persons disturbing at the park.  The reporting party stated they were associated with a gray 4 door sedan.  Once on scene, officers made contact with five people inside the vehicle.  

One subject, a 17-year-old juvenile, was on probation for firearm possession.  During a search of the vehicle, officers located a revolver.  After an investigation, officers arrested the 17 year old male juvenile for firearm-related charges, as well as a probation violation.   

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: October 27th, 2022 (5:46 PM) 

SUBJECT: Post Release Offender Arrested for Possession of a Firearm 

SUSPECTS:  Pedro Garcia, 27-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION:  100 block W. 7th St. Oxnard

CONTACT:   Bakari Myers, Sergeant

                      (805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On October 27th, at approximately 5:46 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 100 blk. of West 7th St.  Officers contacted the driver Garcia and a records check was conducted. Garcia was found to be on Post Release Offender Supervision, PROS, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and narcotics.

The Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions are not considered.

Officers conducted a search of Garcia’s vehicle in accordance with his probation search terms. During the search, a loaded .38 special revolver was located. A records check of the firearm later showed the gun was not registered to Garcia.  Garcia was arrested for various firearm charges and a violation of PROS probation. 

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:         October 14, 2022

SUBJECT:  National Teen Driver Safety Week

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal   

         (805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department Reminds Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

National Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off October 16

Oxnard Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16-22), The Oxnard Police Department encourages teens and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly. 

Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 2,378 teenagers died in car crashes in 2020 – a 14% increase from the prior year. Per mile driven, teen drivers are nearly four times as likely to be involved in a crash as drivers in all other age groups.

The Oxnard Police Department offers the following tips to parents and guardians for starting conversations about safe driving with teens:

• • Provisional Driver’s License : Learn about California’s provisional licensing law, which places restrictions on passengers and driving at night during the first year they have a license.

• Lead by example: Have driving sessions with your teen. Tell, but also show your teen how to drive safely.

• Set ground rules: Be firm on rules such as no phone use, being distracted by friends, always following the speed limit, and always buckling up.

• Sober driving: Emphasize the importance of never driving under the influence or riding with someone who has been drinking.

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: October 13, 2022 (6:30 PM) 

SUBJECT: Juvenile Prohibited Person / Documented Criminal Street Gang Member Found in Possession of P80 Semi-automatic Firearm

SUSPECTS:  17-year-old Bakersfield resident

LOCATION:  North alley of the 1900 blk. of San Gorgonio, Oxnard

CONTACT:   Bakari Myers, Sergeant

                      (805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On October 13, 2022, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) contacted occupants in a parked vehicle.  The vehicle was occupied by two female adults, and a 17-year-old juvenile.  One of the adults had their infant with them.  Officers immediately recognized the 17-year-old juvenile as a documented criminal street gang member with prior convictions for robbery.  During the contact with the occupants, officers noticed an open alcoholic beverage container in the vehicle.  All of the occupants in the vehicle were under the legal age to possess or consume alcohol.  

Officers began removing the occupants from the vehicle to retrieve the open alcoholic beverage.  When officers removed the 17-year-old, the juvenile admitted to possessing a firearm in the vehicle.  Officers removed the remaining occupants and recovered an unloaded 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun.  Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms.  Officers continued to search the vehicle and located a handgun magazine loaded with15 rounds, and 1 loose live round in the vehicle.

The 17-year-old was arrested for numerous felony firearms violations and transported to the Juvenile Justice Center.  The two adult females were released at the scene.  The adult female with the infant was found not to be under the influence of alcohol and was found not to have committed any child endangerment violations.  

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: October 13, 2022

DATE OF INCIDENT: October 9, 2022, at 7:43 p.m. and 8:56 p.m.

SUBJECT: Carjacking Suspect Arrested

LOCATION: Attempted Carjacking – 600 block West Vineyard Ave

Carjacking – 500 block of Forest Park Boulevard

VICTIM: 20 Year-Old Female Oxnard Resident

53 Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT: Andrew Cornish, 19 Year-Old Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Carey Everhart, Detective

(805) 486-6228 | carey.everhart@Oxnardpd.org

On October 9, 2022 at approximately 7:43 p.m. Oxnard Police Department officers were dispatched to the 600 block of West Vineyard Avenue in reference to an attempted carjacking that had just occurred. When officers arrived, they contacted the female victim who said the suspect approached her as she was retrieving items from her vehicle. The suspect produced a handgun and demanded she give him the vehicle. The victim refused and ran to her apartment and called police. The suspect fled prior to officers arrival. 

Just over an hour later, at approximately 8:56 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Forest Park Boulevard in reference to a carjacking that had just occurred. Officers contacted the victim who said he was outside of his vehicle when the suspect approached him, put a handgun to his back and demanded his vehicle, wallet, phone and a necklace he was wearing. The victim handed over these items and the suspect fled in the victim’s vehicle. 

Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit began investigating these cases. Early in the investigation, it was believed the crimes were committed by the same suspect. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the suspect, 19-year-old Oxnard resident Andrew Cornish, was responsible for both crimes. Cornish, who was in custody at Ventura County Main Jail for two armed robberies he committed in the early morning hours of October 10, 2022 in the City of Ventura, was contacted by investigators and arrested for attempted carjacking and carjacking.  If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Carey Everhart at 805-486-6228 or carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org. 

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnard.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.