OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Investigation Yields Guns and Narcotics
DATE/TIME:	January 26, 2018 3:38 P.M
LOCATION:	Ventura County/LA County
SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Barron, 28 years, Oxnard resident; Joseph Tamayo, 21 years, Oxnard resident; Jose Geronimo, 33 years, Oxnard resident, Jonathon Reyes, 28 years, Oxnard resident, Eduardo Luna, 37 years, Palmdale resident, Darius Flewellen, 52 years, San Bernardino resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Jose Velazquez Jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org (805) 383-8700

DETAILS:

From October 2017 through January 2018, the Oxnard Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) in conjunction with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Special Crimes Unit conducted an investigation of an Oxnard criminal street gang responsible for several shootings in Oxnard. The Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and the departments K-9 Unit participated in serving four of the eleven local search warrants. The remainder   of the seven search warrants were served in Los Angeles County: Los Angeles (3), Ontario (1), Rancho Cucamonga (1), Palmdale (1), and one in Port Hueneme. These search warrants led to the seizure of 10 firearms, including a Tec-9 and an assault rifle; 88 pounds of marijuana; 54 grams of cocaine; 7 grams of methamphetamine; 245 grams of Mexican brown heroin; $62,432; one vehicle; and several arrests.

Arrests / Charges:

Joseph Barron, Joseph Tamayo, Jose Geronimo, and Jonathon Reyes (who are all convicted felons) were charged with conspiracy to commit an assault with a deadly weapon for the benefit of a criminal street gang and illegal transfer of a firearm.

Joseph Barron and Eduardo Luna (both convicted felons) were charged with conspiracy, possession for sales of a controlled substance, transportation for sales of a controlled substance, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

Darius Flewellen and Eduardo Luna (both convicted felons) were charged with conspiracy to transport for sales of a controlled substance.

The Oxnard Police Department 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

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Woman robbed by man with gun
DATE/TIME:	January 24, 2018,  7:00 pm
LOCATION:	4000 blk Tradewinds Drive, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Male adult/dark hair/dark clothing
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122

DETAILS: On January 24, 2018 at 7:00 pm, Oxnard police officers responded to a robbery with a firearm in the 4000 blk of Tradewinds Drive. Officers located the victim and learned the subject fled prior to their arrival. The subject took several items of the victim’s property and was last seen leaving the area in an unknown type vehicle.

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.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man arrested with drugs and loaded stolen gun
DATE/TIME:	January 20, 2018 @ 5:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard Blvd. @ Gonzales Rd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Carlos Torres, 31 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Robert Flinn Robert.flinn@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 20, 2018, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Oxnard Boulevard and Gonzales Road.

Officers contacted the driver of the vehicle who was identified as Carlos Torres. Officers determined Torres to be under the influence of a controlled substance and he was arrested. During a search of his vehicle, officers located a loaded 9mm handgun within arm’s reach of a four year old child in the back seat. The gun was later found to be stolen from a burglary in Oxnard in 2009. Officers additionally found narcotics in the vehicle belonging to the suspect.

Suspect Torres was arrested on four felony charges and four misdemeanor charges ranging from child endangerment, possession of stolen property, under the influence with a firearm and being in possession of a concealed loaded firearm in a vehicle.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (Gang 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. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

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.

 

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 20, 2018 / 7:30 P.M

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police K9 Suddenly Passes Away
DATE/TIME:	January 18, 2018 @ 7 PM
PREPARED BY:	Jason Benites, Assistant Police Chief Jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Brett Smith, Police Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122

DETAILS:

It is with great sadness that the Oxnard Police Department announces the sudden passing of one of its police service dogs, K9 Jax.

On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, Jax began showing symptoms of an illness during regularly scheduled training.  Jax was taken to a local veterinary hospital, and following a series of procedures, it was discovered that the 5 ½ year-old Belgian Malinois had a large, inoperable tumor near his heart and lungs.  The tumor was bleeding, further compounding his condition, and impeding his lung function.  Surrounded by his partner/handling officer, family, and friends, Jax succumbed to his illness.

“With Jax’s passing, we have lost a beloved family member of the Oxnard Police Department” said Assistant Police Chief Jason Benites.  “Our K9 officers are tightly bonded with their canine partners, who work tirelessly to help protect our community. Jax will be missed by many. Please keep Jax, his handler, and their family in your thoughts during this difficult time.”

Jax began his service with the Oxnard Police Department in 2013.  He was known as a driven and determined award-winning K9.  Jax’s most recent public appearance was in the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade on the Lucy Pet Foundation float. More information about Jax can be found on Instagram under oxnardpolicek9.

 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  January 18, 2018 @ 11:10 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Possession of a Stolen Firearm
DATE/TIME:	January 14, 2018, 12:40 AM.
LOCATION:	Palm Drive and C Street
VICTIM:	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	David Gonzales,  30 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Roque Rivera, Police Officer, Roque.rivera@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Roque Rivera, Police Officer, Roque.rivera@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600

Details

On January 14, 2018, at about 12:40 A.M., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of Palm Drive and C Street. The driver of the vehicle, David Gonzales was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and arrested. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a stolen .357 caliber revolver as well as narcotics and paraphernalia indicative of drug sales. Gonzales is a documented gang member.

Gonzales was arrested and later booked into the Ventura County Jail for possessing a stolen firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for sales.

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

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	Man found in possession of a sawed-off shotgun after fleeing from police
DATE/TIME:	November 15, 2017, at 7:19 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Ave. and Santa Lucia Ave., Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Cesar Guerrero DOB 9/5/1998
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Luis Mc Arthur (805) 385-7740 luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Luis Mc Arthur (805) 385-7740 luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – An Oxnard man was found in possession of a sawed-off shotgun after fleeing from officers.

On Wednesday, 10/15/17 at 7:19 p.m. Oxnard police officers stopped a white BMW for multiple traffic violations at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Santa Lucia Avenue, and the right front passenger fled from the car.

Officers ran after the suspect and the foot chase ended in the backyard of a house on Eliza Court. The suspect, 19 year-old Cesar Guerrero was in possession of a sawed-off shotgun. He had shotgun shells in his pants’ pocket and had discarded black gloves.

Guerrero had felony arrest warrants and was arrested on charges that included a felon in possession of a firearm and resisting/obstructing police.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	Police recover stolen car arrest juvenile
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, June 29, 2017, 8:40 a.m.
LOCATION:	101 Freeway at Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Luis McArthur, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Luis McArthur, Patrol Sergeant (805) 385-7740 luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org

Details

An Oxnard Police traffic officer recovered a stolen vehicle near the 101 Freeway and Vineyard Avenue exit in Oxnard and made an arrest.

On Thursday, 6/29/17, just before 9 a.m., police spotted the stolen white Mitsubishi Mirage going north on the freeway. The car was driven by a juvenile with other juvenile passengers. Police followed the vehicle and the driver disobeyed traffic laws.

Oxnard Police took a juvenile into custody for being in possession of the stolen vehicle.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  06/29/17 12:30 a.m.