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News Release- Oxnard Resident Arrested for Arson

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:            February 23, 2021

SUBJECT:     Oxnard Resident Arrested for Arson

LOCATION:   300 Block of South K Street

VICTIM:         City of Oxnard, Oxnard Navigation Center

SUSPECT:     Jose Leyva, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT:    Jared Schacher, Arson Investigator

                      (805) 385-7755 | Jared.Schacher@oxnardpd.org

On February 22, 2021, Oxnard Police Department Arson Investigators concluded an investigation into a fire that was intentionally set to the Oxnard Navigation Center, a homeless shelter located at the former Oxnard National Guard Armory, with the arrest of 55-year-old Oxnard resident Jose Leyva. 

On February 18, 2021, Oxnard Police and Fire Department Investigators responded to the Oxnard Navigation Center regarding a bag of clothing that was set on fire and thrown onto the roof.  No injuries were reported by anyone inside of the Oxnard Navigation Center and the result of the fire was only minor damage to the roof. 

Oxnard Police Department Arson Investigators assigned to investigate the case reviewed video surveillance footage and identified Leyva as the suspect.

On February 22, 2021, Oxnard Police Department patrol officers located Leyva and arrested him.  At the time of arrest, Leyva was wearing the same clothing that he had on when the fire was set and was also in possession of items seen in the surveillance footage. 

Leyva was known to have received services from the Oxnard Navigation Center. 

Arson investigators are also following up on other reported arsons to see if there is a connection to Leyva. All arsons are classified as felonies and if convicted, carry a sentence of up to nine years in prison. 

 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 stay 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:           February 22, 2021 6:50 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Traffic Collision

LOCATION: Wooley Road and “E” Street

CONTACT:  Paul Knapp, Senior Traffic Investigator

                        (805) 385-7750 | Paul.Knapp@Oxnardpd.org

On February 22, 2021 at approximately 6:50 P.M. officers were dispatched to a traffic collision at the intersection of Wooley Road and “E” Street. The collision involved a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2009 Mercedes Benz. The motorcyclist sustained moderate to severe injuries and was transported to VCMC for medical treatment. Despite medical efforts to save the motorcyclist, he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 10:54 P.M. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be a contributing factor in the collision.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Senior Traffic Investigator Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750.   


NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                        February 21, 2021, 6:15 p.m.

SUBJECT:                 Narcotics Arrest / 3 Firearms Recovered

SUSPECTS:               Edgar Sosa, 31 year old Oxnard resident

                                       Austin Ervin, 28 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION:               1500 Block of Nadador Place, Oxnard                                               

CONTACT:                Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

                                   805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

                               

    

During the month of January, 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) began an investigation into Edgar Sosa regarding the sales and trafficking of methamphetamine in the City of Oxnard. Additionally, Sosa had three outstanding misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. DEU Detectives developed enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for narcotics sales.

 

On February 21, 2021, with the assistance of SEU Officers, Edgar Sosa was located in the City of Oxnard. SEU Officers contacted Sosa to arrest him for his three outstanding arrest warrants. Sosa was found in possession of a loaded firearm not registered to him, a felony. Additionally, Sosa is a prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm due to an active restraining order. After Sosa was arrested, SEU Officers and DEU Detectives served a search warrant at his residence located in the 1500 block of Nadador Place. During the service of the search warrant, officers contacted Austin Ervin inside of the residence. Ervin is on active parole and had an outstanding felony warrant for violating the terms of his parole. During a search of the residence, two additional firearms and methamphetamine were located.

 

Edgar Sosa was arrested for his outstanding misdemeanor warrants, several felony weapons violations, possession of methamphetamine, and violation of a restraining order, a misdemeanor. Austin Ervin was arrested for his outstanding felony warrant.

 

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to identifying and disrupting the narcotics activity responsible for creating quality of life issues within Oxnard neighborhoods.  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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800)222-8477.  You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email. 

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                        February 16, 2021, 3:35 p.m.

SUBJECT:                 Narcotic Sales Arrest / Recovered Stolen Firearm

SUSPECTS:               Gustavo Meza, 32 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION:               300 Block of North I Street, Oxnard                                                     

CONTACT:                Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

                                   805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

                               

    

During the month of February, 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) began an investigation into Gustavo Meza regarding the sales and trafficking of methamphetamine in the City of Oxnard. Additionally, Meza had an outstanding felony warrant for being in possession of narcotics and a loaded assault rifle. DEU Detectives developed enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for narcotics sales.

 

On February 16, 2021, with the assistance of SEU Officers, Gustavo Meza was located in the City of Port Hueneme. SEU Officers contacted Meza to arrest him for his felony arrest warrant and serve the search warrant. Meza was found in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine. After Meza was detained, SEU Officers, DEU Detectives, and FBI Agents served a search warrant at his residence. During the service of the search warrant, officers located a stolen firearm and a large quantity of ammunition.

 

Gustavo Meza was arrested for his felony warrant, narcotics sales violations, and being a felon in possession of ammunition, all felonies.

 

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to identifying and disrupting the narcotics activity responsible for creating quality of life issues within Oxnard neighborhoods.  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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800)222-8477.  You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email. 

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           February 16, 2021 8:15 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Shooting

LOCATION: 2001 Rose Avenue (Rose Shopping Center).

VICTIM:       19-year-old, Ventura resident

SUSPECT:    Unknown

CONTACT:  Christopher Williams, Commander

                        (805) 385-7746 | christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org

On February 16, 2021 at approximately 8:15 P.M. an Oxnard police officer was patrolling in the area of the Rose Shopping Center, 2001 Rose Avenue, when he heard several gunshots. The officer observed a subject fleeing the area and set up a perimeter. An area search was conducted with negative results.

The victim, a 19-year-old Ventura resident, was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center by a private party. He sustained a single gunshot wound to his upper extremities and is listed in stable condition.

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:           February 13, 2021, 7:34 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Documented Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested for Possessing a Shotgun

LOCATION:  Robert Ave. at Ambrosia St., Oxnard

SUSPECTS:  Carlos Ramirez, 19-year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT:   Tim Kelley, Commander

                        (805) 857-5297 | timothy.kelley@Oxnardpd.org

 

On February 13, at approximately 7:34 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) and K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic infraction at Robert Ave. and Ambrosia St.  Officers made contact with the occupants and learned that one of the passengers, Carlos Ramirez, was on probation for a prior robbery conviction.  Officers searched the vehicle pursuant to Ramirez’ court ordered probation terms and located a concealed shotgun in the vehicle.

Due to Ramirez’ prior felony conviction, it is a felony for Ramirez to possess firearms or ammunition.  Ramirez was arrested for felony firearms and ammunition possession.

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

 

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  February 13, 2021 / 2245 hours

 

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                        February 14, 2021, 12:30 p.m.

SUBJECT:                 Narcotic Sales Arrest / Possession of Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS:             Jesus Oy, 40 year old Oxnard resident

                                Sergio Paz, 42 year old Oxnard resident    

LOCATION:               200 Block of Driffill Blvd, Oxnard

                                                              

CONTACT:                Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

                                   805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

                               

     

During the month of February, 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) began an investigation into narcotics activity occurring at a residence located in the 200 block of Driffill Blvd. During the investigation, detectives identified Jesus Oy as being involved in the sales and trafficking of methamphetamine. DEU Detectives developed enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for narcotics sales.

 

On February 14, 2021, with the assistance of SEU Officers, Jesus Oy was located in the City of Ventura. SEU Officers contacted Oy to serve the search warrant and he was found to be armed with a loaded semi-automatic firearm and in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine and fentanyl. After Oy was detained, SEU Officers and DEU Detectives served a search warrant at his residence. During the service of the search warrant, officers detained Sergio Paz. Detectives conducted a search of the residence and located a loaded assault rifle, a sawed-off shotgun, a large quantity of methamphetamine, a large quantity of US Currency, and further evidence of narcotics sales.

 

Jesus Oy was arrested for several narcotics sales violations and firearms violations, all felonies. Sergio Paz was also arrested for felony narcotics violations and felony firearms violations.    

 

 

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to identifying and disrupting the narcotics activity responsible for creating quality of life issues within Oxnard neighborhoods.  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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800)222-8477.  You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email. 

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           February 14, 2021 5:53 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Stabbing

LOCATION: 2800 block of North Oxnard Blvd.

VICTIM:       14-year-old, Oxnard resident

SUSPECT:    Unknown

CONTACT:  Christopher Williams, Commander

                        (805) 385-7746 | christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org

On February 14, 2021 at approximately 5:53 P.M. Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the 2800 block of North Oxnard Blvd. regarding a possible stabbing victim. All parties had left the area prior to the officers’ arrival. It was learned that the victim, a 14-year-old Oxnard resident, was involved in a physical fight with two other subjects. During the fight, the victim received a laceration to his head. The victim was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center by a private party. He received several stitches and was released.

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:           February 9, 2021, 1:30 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Arrest for Firearm Possession

LOCATION:  3500 Block of Saviers Road

CONTACT:   Martin Cook, Sergeant

                      (805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

 

 

On February 9, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a pedestrian stop of two subjects.  One of the subjects, later identified as Robert Henry (35yrs), fled on foot moments after the officers made contact.  Henry is a habitual offender, and has had numerous prior felony firearms arrests resulting in three separate prison incarcerations.  Henry is a prohibited person from possessing firearms and/ or ammunition.

 

Henry fled for several minutes on foot, but was ultimately apprehended at the 3500 block of Saviers Road.  During the apprehension, Henry struggled with several officers before being placed in handcuffs.  During a search incident to arrest, Henry was found to have a loaded Phoenix Arms .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun concealed on his person.  The serial number of the firearm had been removed.  Henry was arrested for obstructing or delaying a peace officer and numerous firearms related charges.


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.