OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 19, 2023, 6:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Assistance Locating an Assault Victim

LOCATION: Johnson Creek Park, Oxnard

VICTIM: Unknown Hispanic Female, 16-17 years old

SUSPECT: Nikolas William Quijada, 28 years old

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org

On July 19, 2023, at about 4:30 P.M., Oxnard police officers responded to an assault that occurred at Johnson Creek Park, located at 501 Johnson Road. When officers arrived, they spoke to several bystanders that witnessed the assault.

Officers learned the suspect of the assault, a Hispanic male approximately 28 years old, approached a Hispanic female approximately 16-17 years of age. The suspect physically assault the female; however, bystanders interceded, stopping the assault. The suspect remained at the scene until police arrived. The female victim ran from the scene before police officers had the opportunity to interview her. The victim was last seen running towards Bard Road.

The suspect was arrested on charges unrelated to the assault. Police hope to locate and identify the female so she can be interviewed.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying the female assault victim. If you have any information about the assault victim or witnessed the physical assault, you are asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 25, 2022, at 4:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: Police Make Arrest in 2017 Homicide Case

LOCATION: Ventura Blvd. at Santa Clara Ave., Oxnard, CA

VICTIM: Alexis Lopez, 26-year-old, Camarillo Resident (Deceased)

Omar Pacifuentes, 25-year-old, Oxnard Resident

SUSPECTS: Jacob Stier, 25-year-old, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | edgar.fernandez@Oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department has made an arrest in a 2017 homicide case. Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit arrested Jacob Stier, a 25-year-old Oxnard resident, in connection with the murder of Alexis Lopez and the attempted murder of Omar Pacifuentes.

On October 8, 2017, at approximately 9:45 P.M., Alexis Lopez was seated in the driver seat of her pickup truck, and Omar Pacifuentes was seated next to Lopez in the front passenger seat. They were stopped for a signal light at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard at Santa Clara Avenue in Oxnard. Lopez was shot and killed as she sat in her truck. Pacifuentes was also shot but survived his injuries. Lopez was a mother and left behind two small children.

After several years of diligent and exhaustive investigating, detectives were able to locate sufficient evidence to arrest Stier for his participation in the homicide. This investigation is still ongoing, with additional arrests pending in this case.

Jacob Stier was in custody at the Ventura County Main Jail facility on unrelated charges when he was arrested for the murder of Lopez and the attempted murder of Pacifuentes. Stier’s bail is set at $1,010,000 dollars.

Investigators encourage anyone who has any information or may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City of Oxnard.

Also, 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.

** UPDATE **

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 25, 2022, at 10:00 A.M.

SUBJECT: 36-year-old Man Shot Dead in Oxnard

LOCATION: 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM: Ronald Charles Apodaca Jr., 36-year-old, Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org

On October 22, 2022, at about 10:15 P.M., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the call of a shooting victim in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive. When officers arrived, they located a 36-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Services quickly arrived and began life-saving measures. Unfortunately, the man succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. The man has been identified as Ronald Charles Apodaca Jr., a 36-year-old Oxnard Resident.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation. This is the seventh homicide in the City of Oxnard this year.

This is an ongoing investigation. Detectives encourage anyone who has any information or may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Meagan Tobey (805) 385-7755. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Also, 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: October 22, 2022, at 10:15 P.M.

SUBJECT: 36-year-old man shot dead in Oxnard

LOCATION: 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM: Male, Hispanic, 36-Years-Old, Oxnard Resident (Name Withheld Pending Family Notification)

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org

The victim’s name is being withheld until notification can be made to his family.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

Investigators encourage anyone who has any information or may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Megan Tobey (805) 385-7755. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 30, 2022, 2:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Volunteer High School Coach Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with a Student

SUSPECT: Aaron Mora, 24-year-old, Oxnard resident

VICTIM: 16-year-old Juvenile, Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 100 block Navarro Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org

On September 29, 2022, at about 9:15 P.M., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit arrested 24-year-old Oxnard resident Aaron Mora. Mr. Mora was arrested after investigators learned he had an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old student at Pacifica High School. Mr. Mora was a volunteer assistant coach at Pacifica High School.

Mr. Mora was arrested and charged with sending harmful material to seduce a minor, possessing child sexual abuse material, and lewd and lascivious acts with a minor. Mr. Mora was taken into police custody and released on a bail amount of $50,000.

The Oxnard Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case or any similar incidents involving Mr. Aaron Mora is asked to contact Detective Mayra Gonzalez at (805) 385-7662.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 7, 2022, 11:40 A.M.

SUBJECT: Shooting During a Family Dispute

SUSPECT: Kevin Manalo, 23-year-old, Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 100 block James Avenue, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756

Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org

On May 7, 2022, at about 11:40 A.M., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 100 block of James Avenue regarding a shooting. When officers arrived, they located two shooting victims, a 27-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest and a 61-year-old male suffering from two gunshot wounds to his leg. Both victims were transported to the Ventura County Medical Center and are in stable condition. The suspected shooter, Kevin Manalo, was detained by other family members until the patrol officers arrived, and he was arrested at the scene. The firearm was also recovered.

Detectives with the Family Protection Unit and Major Crimes Unit responded to investigate the incident. Detectives learned before the shooting that there was an argument. Manalo retrieved a rifle and fired several rounds during the altercation, striking the victims.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with any information about this incident to contact Detective Kevin Adair (805) 385-7663.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 7, 2022, 3:40 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Juvenile Sexually Battered
DATE/TIME:	February 25, 2020, 7:55 A.M.
LOCATION:	400 block of Canterbury Way
VICTIM:	16-year-old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT:	Unknown Hispanic male, 22-27 years
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7756 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7756 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On February 25, 2020, at about 5:00 P.M., a 16-year-old female came to the station and reported she had been sexually battered earlier in the day. The initial information is while the 16-year-old was walking on the sidewalk on her way to school at about 7:55 A.M. an unknown suspect approached her from behind. He grabbed her around the waist and grabbed her buttocks. The victim turned around and the suspect fled the area. The suspect was described as a Hispanic, male, 22-27 years, 5-7,160 lbs, brown hair, short goatee, wearing a white t-shirt and blue/white checkered pajama pants. The suspect has not been located at this time and the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit is investigating the case.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 26, 2020, 4:00 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspect Arrested for Child Exploitation Material
DATE/TIME:	February 5, 2020, 8:15 A.M.
LOCATION:	1100 Block Otano Way, Oxnard, California
SUSPECT:	Ernesto Reyna, 19-year old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7756 Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Kevin Adair (805) 385-7663 Kevin.Adair@OxnardPD.org

DETAILS:

On February 5, 2020, at about 8:15 A.M., after a four-month-long investigation, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit and members of the Southern California High Tech Task Force served a search warrant at a residence in the 1100 block of Otano Way in the City of Oxnard. During the subsequent investigation and search, Ernesto Reyna was identified as allegedly being in possession of child exploitation material as well as participating in the distribution of child exploitation material.

Mr. Reyna was arrested for one count of possession/control of matter depicting sexual conduct of a person under 18, one count of possession of child pornography with intent to distribute, and one count of bringing obscene matter into or distributing within the state. Mr. Reyna was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility on a bail amount of $50,000.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind the public that the possession of child pornography is a felony and can be punishable with imprisonment in State Prison. In addition to being captured in images and videos, many children depicted are often the victims of sexual assault, exploitation, or human trafficking. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to protecting the safety of our youth and the continuing investigation of these crimes against children will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted.

Anyone with information regarding Mr. Reyna or the possession of child pornography is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Adair with the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit at (805) 385-7663. For additional information on how to report child pornography, contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.missingkids.com.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 5, 2020, 11:00 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspect Arrested for Child Molestation
DATE/TIME:	January 24, 2020, 9:20 P.M.
LOCATION:	Oxnard, California
VICTIM(S):	Three Female Victims (4 to 10 years of age) Names Withheld
SUSPECT:	Francisco Tellez Mejia, 63-year old, Camarillo resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Michael McManama (805) 385-7662 Michael.McManama@OxnardPD.org

DETAILS:

On January 21, 2020, at about 12:25 P.M., the Oxnard Police Department responded to a report of suspected child molestation. The Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit responded and assumed control of the investigation. During the investigation, a total of three victims were identified.

On January 24, 2020, investigators arrested 63-year-old Francisco Mejia for multiple counts of child molestation. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has filed twelve (12) separate counts of sexual assault against Mejia which includes, Penetration with a Foreign Object on a Child, Forcible Lewd Acts on a Child, and Lewd Acts on a Child.

The alleged offenses occurred between 2003 and 2016 in the City of Oxnard. There were three juvenile female victims who ranged in age from 4-years-old to 10-years-old at the time of the alleged offenses. Mr. Mejia is currently in custody at the Ventura County Jail on a bail amount of $1,000,000.

Investigators have reason to believe that there may be other victims. Anyone with additional information should contact Detective Michael McManama at (805) 385-7662.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 4, 2020, 4:30 P.M.

Franacisco Tellez Mejia

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Update: Death of 4-year old child is determined to be accidental
DATE/TIME:	January 5, 2020, 2:04 P.M.
LOCATION:	3400 block of Olds Road, Oxnard
VICTIM:	4-year old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

At approximately 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 5, 2020, Oxnard Police Department officers responded to a home on the 3400 block of Olds Road regarding an injured child. A four year-old boy was taken to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Oxnard Police Department’s investigation has concluded that the child’s death was an accidental hanging. The Oxnard Police Department, in conjunction with the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office, investigates all instances of death that occur in the City of Oxnard.

Assistant Chief Jason Benites stated, “Following first responder’s efforts, the purpose of the Oxnard Police Department’s investigation was to determine what set of circumstances led to this tragic accident. We at the Oxnard Police Department are saddened that the parents and siblings of this child are mourning the loss of their loved one.”

Statistics from the National Safety Council, the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, and other sources indicate that during each year in the United States, about 2,000 children ages 14 and under die as a result of a home injury. Unintentional home injury deaths to children are caused primarily by fire and burns, suffocation, drowning, firearms, falls, choking, and poisoning.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind parents to check their homes for objects that could pose potential hazards to their children. Items that may present a danger to young children can include things such as unsecured cleaning supplies, cords from blinds or curtains, unsecured furniture that children can climb, beds or other furniture placed next to windows, and uncovered electrical outlets.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages those that have young children in their homes to get down to their child’s height level, and go through every room to see what their child can get into. It is an ongoing process to help keep your child safe in your home. For additional information on childproofing your home, you can visit the National Safety Council at: https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-topics/child-safety/childproofing

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 7, 2020, 3:30 P.M.