OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Search Warrant / Gun Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 28, 2018, 7:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	2600 block, Lilac Walk, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Albert Rojas, 51 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 797-7995
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Detective John Brisslinger John.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org(805) 906-0778

DETAILS:

On December 28, 2018 at 7:00 A. M. Officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s SWAT Team and Violent Crimes Unit served a search warrant in the 2600 block of Lilac Walk.  The occupants were initially reluctant to surrender to officers, but eventually complied and came out of the residence and were detained. During a search of the residence, a firearm was recovered and later found to be stolen. Albert Rojas, a convicted felon, and prohibited from possessing a firearm was arrested.  Rojas was charged with 1 felony count of possessing a firearm, and 1 felony count of possessing a firearm by an addict or felon. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.  You also have the option of reporting it online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity.  In every case you can remain anonymous if you choose to do so.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	UPDATE: Stolen van found with dog inside unharmed
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, 12/26/18, 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	2500 block of Ukiah Street, Port Hueneme
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
VICTIM VEHICLE(S):	Blue, 2007, Honda Odyssey Minivan, Colorado license plate CMW693 (Recovered)
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 207-4762
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Senior Officer (805) 385-7664

  UPDATE:

A man’s van that was stolen three days ago from St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard where his wife was being treated, was recovered and returned to the couple with their beloved puppy Scrappy inside.

On Wednesday, 12/26/18, at about noon, a resident reported the abandoned Odyssey van in the 2500 block of Ukiah Street in the City of Port Hueneme. Inside the van, Scrappy was found alive, although weak and dehydrated having spent what was assumed to be three days and nights inside the vehicle.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Search Warrant / Gun & Narcotic  Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 19, 2018, 6:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	3000 block Napa Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Name Withheld
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 797-7995
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 797-7995

DETAILS:

On December 19^th, at approximately 6:00 a.m., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, Special Enforcement Unit and Police K-9 “Koa” conducted a search warrant service in 3000 block of Napa Street in reference to a series of robberies that occurred from the beginning of November 2018 to early December 2018. During the search, investigators located 749.2 grams of heroin and 41.3 grams of cocaine. The heroin was equivalent to approximately 8,000 potentially lethal doses of heroin. A stolen firearm was also located in the residence. The investigation is ongoing.

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 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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Barricaded man arrested after threatening to kill his mother
DATE/TIME:	October 12, 2018 / 7:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	1000 North A Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Jonathan Gonzalez, 35-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 207-4762
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 207-4762

DETAILS:

On Friday, October 12, 2018, at about 3:15 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of North A Street in central Oxnard reference a man threatening to kill his mom with a knife. Officers were told the man was Jonathan Gonzalez, 35-years-old. The mom escaped to the alley. Gonzalez retreated to the garage and into a vehicle inside when officers arrived. He was uncooperative, and officers surrounded the area.

Gonzalez barricaded himself in the vehicle in the garage for hours until the standoff ended using a variety of methods. A knife was found inside the vehicle.

This was the third time in two days police had been called to the house. On Thursday, officers were called to the house at about 11 a.m. when Gonzalez threatened to hurt his mother. It was believed that he was suffering from an acute mental health problem. Crisis Intervention Officers were able to de-escalate the situation and collaborate with Behavioral Health without the situation becoming more volatile.

Officers returned to the house at about 10 a.m. Friday after another call from Gonzalez’s mother, where again she feared for her life. Police were able to get the family to leave the house unharmed.

Gonzalez was arrested after the 4-hour standoff for assault with a deadly weapon and making criminal threats.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  October 12, 2018 / 2000 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Search Warrant Service / Felony Arrest
DATE/TIME:	October 10, 2018,  5:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	2400 Block Trinity Place, Oxnard CA
VICTIM(S):	33 Year old Oxnard resident (male)
SUSPECT(S):	Cesar Morales, 25 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Jonathan Ballow, Detective Jonathan.Ballow@Oxnardpd.org 805-288-3289

DETAILS:

On October 3, 2018, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 2400 block of Trinity Place in the City of Oxnard reference an assault victim. The victim sustained moderate injuries and was transported to St. Johns hospital. The victim was treated and released the same day.

Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Gang Unit (VCU) investigated the case, and through the course of their investigation Cesar Morales was identified as the person responsible for the assault.

On October 10, 2018, at approximately 05:30 a.m. Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Gang Unit (VCU) in conjunction with the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and K-9 unit, served a search warrant at a residence in the 2400 block of Trinity Place, City of Oxnard. During the search warrant items of evidentiary value were located and Oxnard resident Cesar Morales was arrested, and charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon and booked into Ventura County Jail.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Detective Jonathan Ballow at (805) 288-3289.  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 www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  October 10, 2018 / 1000 Hours

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Gang Member/ Prohibited Person in Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Ammunition and Methamphetamine, Heroin and Xanax for Sale
DATE/TIME:	October 4th, 2018 / 4:05 p.m.
LOCATION:	Pacific Coast Highway and Hueneme Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Viveros, 28 Years Old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Martin Cook, Senior Officer Martin.cook@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On October 4^th, at approximately 4:05 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation.  The vehicle stopped near the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway and Hueneme Road.  Jose Viveros, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance.  During a search of the vehicle for additional contraband, Viveros was found in possession of a loaded .45 caliber Glock 30 handgun, approximately two and a half ounces of methamphetamine, one-third of an ounce of heroin, numerous Xanax pills, a police radio scanner, controlled substance paraphernalia and a large amount of cash.  Viveros is a documented gang member in the City of Oxnard, has prior convictions for possession of ammunition and possession of controlled substances for sale which makes him a prohibited person.  Viveros was arrested for numerous firearms violations, possession of methamphetamine, heroin and Xanax for sale and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

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 criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or 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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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DETAILS:

On September 13, 2018, at about 9:30 a.m., Oxnard Police and the U.S. Secret Service conducted a search warrant on a home in the 700 block of Owens River Drive, Oxnard and found methamphetamine, opioids, counterfeit money and everything to make checks from stolen identities.

In early August, investigators obtained evidence of stolen checks and fake IDs that were a red flag for identity theft.

The information led to the Riverpark home where investigators found drugs, including methamphetamine and opioids, counterfeit checks and U.S. currency, and computer devices and printers to make fake checks and U.S. bills.

Desiree Kriss, 42, of Oxnard was arrested on felony ID theft charges and Yurii Seals, 49, of Oxnard was arrested on felony drug possession charges.

Both suspects were booked into Ventura County jail. Kriss’s bail was set at $125,000 and Seals’s bail was set at $80,000.

Detectives are still trying to determine how many victims there are, and what was stolen from them. If you think you may be a victim, please visit oxnardpd.org/fraud.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Kidnapping For Robbery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	September 5, 2018, 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	E. First St., Oxnard Ca. 93030
SUSPECT(S):	Jade Rubio, 21 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jonathan Ballow, 288-3289 or jonathan.ballow@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On June 3, 2018, at approximately 2:09 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to the 2000 block of N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard; reference a possible carjacking that just occurred.  When officers arrived they located a victim who told them he was robbed of his personal belongings and his vehicle.  Officers learned the victim picked up the suspect, Jade Rubio, and her friend to give them a ride. The victim agreed to let Rubio drive his car.  Rubio brought the victim to an undisclosed location where a third male suspect was waiting with a gun.  The male suspect pulled the victim from the car and robbed him at gun point while taking the victims personal belongings.

The victim was forced back into the vehicle at gun point where the suspects demanded the victim provide his PIN numbers to his ATM/Credit cards. The suspects proceeded to drive the victim throughout the city withdrawing money from the victim’s accounts.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) continued to investigate crime after the initial police response. During the course of their investigation, investigators learned the identity of one of the suspect’s, Jade Rubio.

On September 02, 2018, the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit arrested Rubio in the area of E. First St., Oxnard, Ca. for the above charges. The Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit anticipates additional arrests for the remaining suspects involved in this incident.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Man in custody after threatening to blow up house and family
DATE/TIME:	8/30/18, 11:14 a.m.
LOCATION:	500 Block of South E Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Mario Estrada, 46, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander (805) 207-4762 luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 8/30/18, at about 11:14 a.m., police were called to the 500 block of South E Street reference a domestic disturbance. The suspect, Mario Estrada, 46, was reported to be under the influence of drugs and had threatened to blow his house up and kill his family, including children and grandparents. There was a presence of gas in the house and family and neighbors were evacuated from the affected area. Fifth Street was temporarily closed and nearby schools were put on lock-down. Estrada barricaded himself in the house.

Oxnard Fire, Ventura County Fire and So Cal Gas responded and the gas was shut off. The stand-off lasted about an hour before Estrada gave himself up without incident. The fire department ventilated the gas out of exit points. Estrada was arrested for criminal threats and tampering with utility services.

Estrada was booked into Ventura County Jail; bail was set at $20,000.

 

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8/30/18, 5:10 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Armed robbery at 7-Eleven
DATE/TIME:	August 9, 2018, 12:56 a.m.
LOCATION:	7-Eleven, 2600 East Pleasant Valley Road
VICTIM(S):	Name(s) Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male, 30 years, tall, thin, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Sergeant jeff.long@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7740

DETAILS:  Officers responded to the 7 Eleven located at 2600 E. Pleasant Valley Road regarding an armed robbery. The robbery happened around 1 a.m. Thursday morning, when a man went into the store, showed a firearm and demanded money and property. The suspect was described as a tall, thin Hispanic male, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

The man left on foot in an unknown direction before officers arrived. Several officers attempted to find the suspect.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796. 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:  8/09/18, 5:11 a.m.