Officers are on-scene of a fatal traffic collision at the intersection of Wooley Road and Oxnard Blvd. The collision involved a semi-tractor trailer and a bicyclist. The Traffic Unit is responding to take over the investigation and it is anticipated that the Five Points intersection will be closed for the next several hours. Motorists can expect heavy traffic in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes. A news release with further details of the collision will be completed later this evening.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 13, 2020, 07:00 a.m.
SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales / Firearms Arrest
SUSPECTS: Edgar Avitia, 33 year old Port Hueneme resident
Silvestre Virrueta, 26 year old Port Hueneme resident
Sean Briseno, 37 year old Port Hueneme resident
LOCATION: 700 block of Polaris Street, Port Hueneme
100 block of Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme
CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org
On January 13, 2020, the Oxnard Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) completed a narcotics investigation related to the sales of methamphetamine to residents of Oxnard. With the assistance of the Oxnard PD SWAT Team, Oxnard PD K9 Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO), detectives served a search warrant in the 700 block of Polaris Street and 100 block of Surfside Drive in the City of Port Hueneme. During the investigation, Edgar Avitia, 33 year old Port Hueneme Resident, and Sivestre Virrueta, 26 year old Port Hueneme resident, were detained at the residence located in the 700 block of Polaris Street.
DEU detectives conducted a search of Avitia’s residence and located a large quantity of methamphetamine, evidence consistent with the street sales of narcotics, and two firearms. Virrueta was found to be in possession of a small quantity of narcotics. Avitia was arrested for possession for sale of methamphetamine, a felony, and Virrueta was arrested for misdemeanor narcotics violations.
During the investigation, The VCSO Camarillo Special Enforcement Detail (SED) observed Sean Briseno, 37 year old Port Hueneme resident, leave the residence located in the 100 block of Surfside Drive. Camarillo SED Deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop and Briseno was detained for the search warrant. Camarillo SED Deputies served the search warrant at the residence and DEU Detectives responded for the investigation. During the investigation, detectives located methamphetamine and ammunition. Briseno is a prohibited from owning or possessing ammunition due to a prior felony conviction. Briseno was arrested for misdemeanor narcotics violations and possession of ammunition, a felony.
The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing drug overdoses in the City of Oxnard. 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: January 9, 2021, 5:00 P.M.
SUBJECT: Parental Abduction – Child Located
LOCATION: 900 Block West Gonzales Road, Oxnard
VICTIM: (Name Withheld) Male, 4 years old
SUSPECT: Jose Ramirez Jr., 39 years old
CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant
(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org
On January 1, 2021, A child custody exchange was to occur between Ramirez and the child’s mother. After Ramirez failed to return the child, the mother of the child filed a Missing Persons Report with the Oxnard Police Department.
The Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit made notification to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Child Abduction and Recovery Unit. After several attempts to gain Ramirez’s cooperation and comply with the court order failed, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office began an exhaustive search for the child.
On January 9, 2021, at about 11:00 A.M., Oxnard Police investigators located the child and reunited him with his mother. Ramirez was arrested for violations of California Penal Code Sections 278 and 278.5 for maliciously depriving the mother of her right to the custody of her son and for concealing the whereabouts of the child from law enforcement. Ramirez was booked into the Ventura County Jail on a bail amount of $50,000.
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.
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Officers are now clearing the scene of an emergency light aircraft landing in Oxnard. The pilot flew out of the Oxnard Airport earlier in the morning but turned back when he started to suspect a mechanical issue. Before the pilot could reach the runway of the Oxnard Airport, his engine began to fail. He made a safe emergency landing on Fifth Street west of Victoria Avenue at approximately 7:20 am without incident. The aircraft was later towed back to the airport.
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NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 6, 2021
SUBJECT: Burglary Arrest
LOCATION: 2000 Block Greencastle Way
VICTIM: Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT: Randy Jaramillo, 40 Years Old
CONTACT: Detective Jared Schacher, (805) 385-7600
On December 7, 2020, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 2000 block of Greencastle Way, regarding a burglary that had occurred at an occupied residence. It was learned the suspect entered the garage of the victim’s residence while they were sleeping and stole over $45,000 worth of property.
Property Crime Detectives, assigned to follow up on the burglary, developed information that led them to identify Port Hueneme resident Randy Jaramillo as the suspect involved. Detectives later contacted Jaramillo and found him in possession of some of the stolen property. Jaramillo then led detectives to more of the stolen property, which was seized and returned to the victim.
Detectives continued researching the case and were able to locate additional property. On January 5, 2021, after an in-depth investigation, Jaramillo was arrested for first-degree residential burglary. The majority of the stolen property was recovered and returned to the victim.
The Oxnard Police Department urges citizens to remember to:
● Always lock the doors to their residences and vehicles;
● Install cameras and lighting systems; and
● If packages are delivered regularly, consider having a neighbor retrieve them or have them delivered to a holding locker.
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. Any witness can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visiting www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 3, 2021 (10:17 PM)
SUBJECT: Gang member arrested for loaded firearm
LOCATION: 1225 W. Olive Street
VICTIM: State of California
SUSPECT: Justin Villa, age 33, Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
(805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@Oxnardpd.org
On 1/3/21, at about 10:17 PM, a Patrol Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation near the intersection of Spruce and M Street. The driver, suspect Justin Villa, quickly accelerated and made several evasive turning movements before coming to a stop a couple blocks away, in the 1200 block of W. Olive Street. Villa exited the vehicle and was immediately detained by the Officer.
Officers searched Villa and located a small quantity of a controlled substance in his possession. Officers searched the surrounding area where Villa’s vehicle came to a stop and located a loaded .22 caliber handgun in the 1200 block of W. Olive Street.
Villa is a documented gang member and is a prohibited person from possessing firearms. He was arrested for various felony charges including possession of a loaded firearm, being a prohibited person, in addition to several other felony firearm related charges.
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: December 31, 2020, 9:49 P.M.
SUBJECT: Arrest for Firearms Possession and Controlled Substances for Sale
LOCATION: McKinley Avenue and Cooper Road
CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org
On December 31, at approximately 9:49 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a grey Nissan Sentra for a vehicle code violation at the intersection of Cooper Road and Hayes Avenue. When officers attempted the traffic stop, the vehicle failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended a short distance away when the driver and passenger fled the vehicle in the area of Cooper Road and McKinley Avenue. Both of the subjects were apprehended a short distance away from where they fled the vehicle. Officers contacted the driver, Rogelio Quiroz (44yrs), and the passenger, Angel Cardona (38yrs). Both Quiroz and Cardona are known criminal street gang members within the City of Oxnard. Cardona is currently a Post Release Offender, had an active felony warrant for his arrest and is a prohibited person from possessing firearms and ammunition. Quiroz is also a prohibited person from possession of firearms and ammunition due to prior felony convictions.
When Cardona fled on foot from the vehicle, officers discovered that Cardona had discarded a loaded .22 caliber revolver and was in possession of methamphetamine. When Quiroz fled on foot from the vehicle, officers found that Quiroz was in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl in quantities consistent with controlled substance sales on his person. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and recovered a loaded .38 Special Revolver concealed in the vehicle with additional heroin and methamphetamine. Officers also discovered that both of the recovered firearms were unregistered. Both Cardona and Quiroz were arrested for firearms and controlled substances violations.
Cardona was also arrested for a separate case that occurred on 12/29/20 in which Cardona had been involved with Oxnard Police Department officers in a vehicle pursuit. During that pursuit, Cardona drove in on-coming lanes of traffic and attempted to ram one of pursuing police units. Due to Cardona’s reckless and dangerous driving at the time, the pursuit was terminated by the pursuing Oxnard Officers for the public’s safety.
Cardona is currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – that was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that 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 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.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: December 31, 2020
SUBJECT: Unattended Running Vehicle Enforcement
LOCATION: Citywide
CONTACT: Senior Officer Enrique Alvarez
(805) 385-7664 | enrique.alvarez@Oxnardpd.org
As we enter the winter months, the Oxnard Police Department has seen an increase in residents leaving their vehicles running and unattended in the early morning hours. Auto theft suspects are aware of vehicles being left unattended and running, and they will use this opportunity to steal the vehicle left unoccupied. Leaving your vehicle running and unattended is against the law and carries a fine of $70 dollars.
Today, Auto Theft Detectives set out to enforce this law, help educate the public about this illegal practice and help prevent auto thefts from occurring. Seven traffic citations were issued to residents that left their vehicles running while unattended. Detectives found that the majority of vehicles were left running and unattended while the occupants went into a local store to purchase breakfast items. Although this seems like a very quick task, it only takes a second for someone to drive away in your vehicle. On one occasion, small children were found left in the vehicle while it was unlocked and unattended. The Oxnard Police Department will continue to enforce this law, but also ask our residents to please be aware of this issue and to help in reducing auto theft in our city by not leaving their vehicle running and unattended.
The Oxnard Police Department launched The Oxnard Auto Theft Task Force in early 2015. Detectives assigned to the task force proactively locate and arrest those responsible for vehicle thefts in Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force asks residents to help prevent auto theft in our community by never leaving your vehicle running while unattended.
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: December 30, 2020, 12:43 P.M.
SUBJECT: Attempted Murder, Suspect Arrested
LOCATION: Cuesta Del Mar Drive and Courtland Street, Oxnard, CA
CONTACT: Kevin Gormley, Detective
(805) 385-7686
On December 30, 2020 at approximately 12:43 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a shooting victim inside of a vehicle at the intersection of Cuesta Del Mar Drive and Courtland Street. When they arrived, officers made contact with the victim, a 25-year-old male resident of Camarillo. The victim was shot multiple times and was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation. During the course of the investigation, detectives were able to identify the suspect as 24-year-old Oxnard resident Eric Rodriguez. On December 31, 2020 at approximately 9:48 A.M., investigators located Rodriguez in a vehicle in the area of Cuesta Del Mar Drive and Courtland Street. Rodriguez was taken into custody without incident. Rodriguez was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm, which was previously reported stolen. A search warrant was subsequently served at Rodriguez’ residence in the 200 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive.
Rodriguez was arrested for attempted murder and various firearms related charges. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail. 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: December 29, 2020 (7:35 PM)
SUBJECT: 15-year-old juvenile arrested for possession of two handguns
18-year-old arrested for brandishing a deadly weapon
LOCATION: 600 block of Howell Road
Courtland Street and Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM: State of California
SUSPECT: Undisclosed 15-year-old male, Oxnard resident
Israel Juarez, age 18, Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
(805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org
On the above date and time, officers were dispatched to a non-injury hit and run collision at the intersection of Courtland Street and Cuesta Del Mar. It was reported that three suspects brandished a knife and fired shots as they fled on foot and left their vehicle at the scene. The vehicle registration showed the owner resided in the 600 block of Howell Road. Several officers responded to that area to search for the suspects. An officer observed three individuals in that area and attempted to detain them. All three suspects fled on foot and the officer gave chase to one of them. During the foot pursuit, a 15-year-old male juvenile discarded a loaded handgun. After the juvenile was apprehended, the officer located a second loaded handgun in the juvenile’s pocket. The juvenile was subsequently arrested for multiple felony firearm violations, in addition to participating in a criminal street gang, and resisting arrest.
While officers were still in the area of Howell Road searching for the two outstanding suspects, they detained suspect Israel Juarez, age 18. An infield identification procedure was conducted and Juarez was positively identified as the suspect who brandished the knife at the victim. Juarez was subsequently arrested for the misdemeanor charge of brandishing of a deadly weapon for the incident that occurred on Courtland Street.
An investigation is continuing and police are seeking the identity of the third suspect.
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.
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