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With the help of the Community, The Oxnard Police Department found Hector Rojo. He was found safe and returned to his family. The Oxnard Police Department would like to thank the members of our community who reached out to aid in his safe return.

Sergeant Dale Mc Alpine 5052

Family Protection Unit

Desk: 805-385-7756

Cell: 805-857-4655

DALE.MCALPINE@OXNARDPD.ORG

https://www.oxnardpd.org/

On Tue, Sep 3, 2024 at 9:34 PM Trickle, Steve <steve.trickle@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 3, 2024, 9:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: At-Risk Missing Person

LOCATION: 100 block East Seventh Street, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON: Hector Rojo – 17 years old, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Steve Trickle, Commander (Sunday-Wednesday 4 PM – 2 AM) (805) 385-7650 | Steve.Trickle@OxnardPD.org

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the community's assistance locating an at-risk missing juvenile. Hector Rojo is a 17-year-old Hispanic male, 5'6" tall, 160 lbs., with black bushy hair and brown eyes. Rojo has a developmental delay, and was last seen at approximately 5:30 PM, walking on foot in the 100 block of East Seventh Street, in Oxnard. Rojo was wearing a red “North Face” hooded sweatshirt, a grey long-sleeved “VANS” t-shirt, black jeans, with black/grey tennis shoes.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking the public to help find Mr. Rojo. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 3, 2024

SUBJECT: Impaired Driver Arrested in School Zone

SUSPECT: Manuel Renteria, 37-year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: Anchorage Street at Billings Street

CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | michael.gens@oxnardpd.org

On September 3, 2024, at about 8:10 a.m., an Oxnard Police Traffic Enforcement Officer was working school zone enforcement in the area of Fred Williams School when he noticed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. The Officer stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Manuel Renteria. The Officer smelled alcohol coming from Renteria and noticed a beer can in the center console of the vehicle. The Officer conducted a DUI investigation and ultimately arrested Renteria for driving impaired. Renteria provided breath samples, the results of which were .31% BAC, or nearly four times the legal limit for alcohol.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians to always be aware of their surroundings and obey all traffic laws. Traffic safety is a shared responsibility, and anyone with information regarding a suspected drunk or impaired driver should immediately call 9-1-1.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 2, 2024

SUBJECT: Stabbing Victim

LOCATION: 600 Block Cooper Road, Oxnard

VICTIM: 32-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Detective Greg Utter (805) 486-6297 (Tues-Fri 7 AM – 5 PM)

greg.utter@oxnardpd.org

At approximately 5:33 AM on September 2, 2024, Oxnard police officers responded to a report of a stabbing victim in the 600 block of Cooper Road in Oxnard. They found a 32-year-old male victim with a single stab wound to the abdomen. The victim was taken to Ventura County Medical Center and is currently in stable condition.

The suspect, 30-year-old Oxnard resident Javier Vasquez, was arrested at the scene. The stabbing was motivated by an ongoing conflict.

The investigation is being handled by the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Greg Utter at 805-486-6297 or via email at greg.utter@oxnardpd.org. Information can also be reported online through the Oxnard Police Department’s website at www.oxnardpd.org, by clicking “Report Suspicious Activity.” Alternatively, individuals can provide anonymous tips by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or by visiting www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 31, 2024

SUBJECT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Results

CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | michael.gens@oxnardpd.org

Seven impaired drivers arrested during DUI checkpoint and saturation.

On August 30, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department, in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol, held a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Ventura Road and Stone Creek Drive, as well as a simultaneous city-wide DUI saturation. The operation resulted in seven arrests for impaired driving, and two arrests for driving while suspended for DUI, one arrest for possessing a controlled substance, and eighteen citations for various traffic violations, including being an unlicensed driver.

Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

Funding for this checkpoint and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE***

DATE: August 30, 2024 / 6:40 p.m.

SUBJECT: Person Arrested for Brandishing a Firearm / Firearm Possession

SUSPECT: Laureliano Morales, 25-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 100 Block of South Harrison Avenue, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 797-7600 | kevin.baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

On the above date and time, Oxnard police officers responded to a call of a brandishing with a firearm in the 100 block of South Harrison Avenue. Morales was in an argument with a resident. As he was leaving, Morales brandished the victim with a firearm. Officers contacted Morales as he was seated by himself in a nearby vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, officers located an unloaded firearm. Additionally, officers located illegal drugs on Morales. He was arrested for brandishing a firearm, firearm possession, and drug possession.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 28th, 2024 / 8:10 p.m.

SUBJECT: Person arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECT: Roberto Ruiz, 23-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1200 block S. Oxnard Boulevard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7771 | kevin.baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

On August 16th, at approximately 8:10 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. While on the stop, officers found evidence of recent drug use. During a search of the vehicle, officers located an unserialized loaded firearm. The driver and solo occupant, Ruiz, was arrested for firearms-related violations.

NEWS RELEASE —

DATE: August 28, 2024

SUBJECT: Distracted Driving Enforcement

CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | micheal.gens@oxnardpd.org

On August 29, 2024, the Oxnard Police Department will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.

Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle. 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 is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE —

DATE: August 28, 2024

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Enforcement Patrols

CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | michael.gens@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department to hold DUI Checkpoint and use extra officers to patrol for suspected impaired drivers

The Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers working patrol on Friday, August 30, 2024, specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. The DUI Checkpoint and DUI patrols will be from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DUI checkpoints and patrols are done in locations with a history of DUI-related collisions and arrests. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

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: August 22nd, 2024 / 8:35p.m.

SUBJECT: Arrest of Narcotic Sales and Firearm Possession

SUSPECT: Hector Alonzo Gomez , 20-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1900 Ginger Street, Oxnard.

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7771 | kevin.baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police Officers contacted Gomez reference a call for service of persons disturbing at the apartment complex. Gomez fled from the officers but was quickly apprehended. He was found to be in possession of a firearm with a high capacity magazine. Gomez was also in possession of a backpack; in this backpack officers located narcotics and marijuana, as well as items indicating the sale of these drugs. He was arrested for firearms violations and sales of both marijuana and a controlled substance.

NEWS RELEASE —

DATE: August 23, 2024

SUBJECT: Shooting Victim

LOCATIONS: 500 block Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard Rose Avenue & Emerson Avenue, Oxnard

VICTIM: 17-Year-Old Female, Oxnard Resident CONTACT: Detective Randall Gonzales

(805) 288-3289 | randall.gonzales@oxnardpd.org

On August 22, 2024, at approximately 9:12 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to multiple reports of shots heard in the 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive in Oxnard. Minutes later, the Oxnard Police Department received several calls of a single-vehicle injury traffic collision at Rose Avenue and Emerson Avenue. The callers stated that one of the occupants in the vehicle had been shot.

Officers arrived at the scene of the traffic collision and located a 17-year-old female suffering from a single gunshot wound to the neck. She was transported to an area hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. She is listed in stable condition. There were two additional occupants in the vehicle who were uninjured.

Witness statements and evidence at both scenes indicate that the shooting victim was driving in the 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive with two passengers when an unknown suspect fired several shots at the vehicle, and the victim was struck by gunfire. The victims fled the area in an attempt to transport the shooting victim to the hospital when they were involved in a traffic collision.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Randall Gonzales at 805-288-3289 or by email at randall.gonzales@oxnardpd.org.

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.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.