Re: News Release – Missing Adult

Mr. Solis has been located and is reunited with his family.  Thank you.

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	March 15, 2020 / 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	1400 block of San Gorgonio Avenue, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON:	Gerardo Solis, 55 years
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Marc Amon (805) 385-7746 marc.amon@oxnardpd.org

 

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult. Gerardo Solis, 55 years-old, walked away from his home in the 1000 block of Kipling Place in Oxnard, around 9:00 AM this morning.  Solis is described as a Hispanic male, 6'1” tall, 190 pounds, black hair, and brown eyes.  He was last seen wearing a black sweater, gray pants, and brown boots. If you see Solis, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

The Oxnard PD call center is currently experiencing a 911 outage.  We are working with the phone company to troubleshoot and resolve this issue.  In the meantime, additional officers have been temporarily assigned to patrol the city to increase police visibility.

*UPDATE*

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                January 27, 2021, 7:40 a.m.

SUBJECT:         Fatal traffic collision involving a single vehicle

LOCATION:        Rose Ave. south of Cesar Chavez Dr., Oxnard

VEHICLE:           2004 Kia Rio

OCCUPANTS:    32-year-old male of Oxnard – Driver

                               21-year-old female of Oxnard – Passenger

                               36-year-old male of Oxnard – Passenger

                               71-year-old male of Oxnard – Passenger (Deceased)

CONTACT:         Adam Aguilar, Traffic Officer

                            (805) 385-7750 | adamaguilar@oxnardpd.org

Update (Refer to the original collision information below)

On January 27, 2021, at 7:40 a.m., Oxnard Traffic Investigators responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred on Rose Avenue south of Cesar Chavez Drive.  Two passengers sustained serious injuries and a third passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Traffic Investigators identified Nathaniel Lamar Willis, a 32-year-old Oxnard resident, as the driver of the vehicle.

Based on the investigation, it was determined that Willis was intoxicated when he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a tree causing the death and injuries to his passengers.  As a result, on March 9, 2021, Traffic Investigators arrested Willis for one count of second-degree murder and DUI causing injury.  Willis was booked into the Ventura County Jail.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Traffic Officer Adam Aguilar at (805) 385-7750, 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  www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

 On January 27, 2021, at approximately 0740 hours, officers were dispatched to Rose Ave. and Cesar Chavez regarding a single-vehicle traffic collision involving injuries. Upon arrival, officers found one passenger, a 71-year-old male, had been ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries on scene. The driver and two remaining passengers were trapped in the vehicle and had to be removed by Oxnard Fire Department personnel. All three occupants suffered significant injuries and were transported to area trauma centers where they are listed in critical condition. 

 

Oxnard Police Department Traffic Investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation.  Based on the initial investigation, it is believed that speed is possibly a factor; however, investigators continue to seek additional information regarding this incident. Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Traffic Officer Adam Aguilar at (805) 385-7750, 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  www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

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

SUBJECT:   Shooting Incident, Suspect Arrested

LOCATION:  Shopping At The Rose Shopping Center, 2001 North Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT:   Kevin Gormley, Detective           

(805) 385-7686                                

kevin.gormley@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. 

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. During the investigation, investigators were able to identify a suspect in the shooting. On February 28, 2021, the suspect was contacted by members of the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit and arrested for unrelated charges. On March 2, 2021, investigators Contacted the suspect at the Ventura County Jail and arrested him for his role in the shooting. The suspect, a 24-year-old male Oxnard resident, is not being identified at this time because the investigation is still ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Gormley at (805) 385-7686 or kevin.gormley@oxnardpd.org.

 

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 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:            March 1, 2021, 4:45 P.M.

SUBJECT:   Vehicle Pursuit, Suspect Arrested

LOCATION:  Oxnard Boulevard and Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT:   Mike Johnson, Sergeant 

(805) 486-6211                                

mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org       

 

 

On March 1, 2021 at approximately 4:45 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Oxnard Boulevard and Wagon Wheel Road. The vehicle failed to yield and a vehicle pursuit was initiated. The vehicle fled into the Riverpark Neighborhood and through parts of The Collection before entering the N/B 101 freeway. Officers lost sight of the vehicle and the pursuit was terminated. Prior to the termination of the pursuit, officers were able to identify the driver as 36-year-old Oxnard resident Brandon Guerra. A warrant was later issued for his arrest.

On March 5, 2021, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, members of the Special Enforcement Unit and K-9 Unit, located Guerra in the 800 block of Cedar Court. Officers attempted to contact Guerra however, he fled on foot. Guerra was captured a short distance away and resisted the officer’s attempt to apprehend him. After a brief struggle, Guerra was taken into custody. He was found to be in possession of a collapsible baton. Guerra, who is a Post Release Offender, was arrested for his outstanding warrant, resisting arrest, and possession of a baton.

 

The Post Release Offender Program was created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – effective October 1, 2011.  This program mandates individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions are not considered.

 

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 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.