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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: June 3, 2021, 7:15 P.M.

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Possessing Handgun with Obliterated Serial Numbers

LOCATION: 1100 blk South Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard

SUSPECTS: Bardomiano Sanchez, 29-year-old Oxnard resident

Jose Diaz, 25-year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander

On June 3rd, at approximately 7:15 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) and Oxnard K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic violation in the 1100 blk. of South Oxnard Blvd. The driver was identified as Bardomiano Sanchez, and the passenger was identified as Jose Diaz. Sanchez was found to be on parole for voluntary manslaughter and is a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member.

Officers searched the vehicle pursuant to Sanchez’ parole terms and located a loaded handgun inside the vehicle. The serial numbers to the firearm had been removed. Diaz was charged with possessing a handgun with an obliterated serial number, a felony. Sanchez was charged with violating the terms of his parole.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit and K9 Unit are 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: June 3, 2021 / 2140 hours

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 28, 2021

SUBJECT: Out of County Car Thieves Target Chevy Silverado Pickup Trucks

LOCATION: City of Oxnard

SUSPECT: Richard Perez, 26-year-old, Los Angeles County Resident

Sharon Silva, 37-year-old, Los Angeles County Resident

Brian Mandujano, 28-year-old, Los Angeles County Resident

CONTACT: Detective Enrique Alvarez

(805) 385-7664 | [email protected]

On May 28, 2021, Auto Theft Detectives Enrique Alvarez and Greg Utter were alerted that six stolen Chevy Silverado pickup trucks were stolen overnight.

The detectives responding to the truck thefts immediately began to follow up on the cases. The follow-up investigation led the detectives to Casa Via Mar Inn located in the city of Port Hueneme, where the detectives observed two of the stolen pickup trucks parked at the inn.

Detectives determined that a group of subjects inside of a Nissan Altima were connected to the stolen trucks. The three subjects were identified as Los Angeles County residents Richard Perez, Sharon Silva, and Brian Mandujano.

Detectives found methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and battery-powered tools commonly used to steal catalytic converters inside the Altima.

As the investigation continued to develop, two additional stolen pickup trucks were found in the vicinity of the inn. In total, four of the six Chevy trucks stolen overnight were recovered. The trucks were returned to the registered owners.

The suspects were arrested on drug and theft charges, including possession of stolen vehicles, burglary tools, and warrants.

The suspects were out-of-towners involved in a crime spree through Oxnard, and they have been apprehended.

The detectives assigned to this case are attached to the Property Crimes Unit. The Property Crimes Unit is made up of Detectives that are committed to solving and preventing property-related crimes 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. 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: May 30, 2021, 5:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Gang Member Arrested for Possession of a Firearm and Controlled Substances for Sale

LOCATION: 1900 Block of Ives Avenue

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On May 30, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop of a blue BMW 3301 in the 1900 block of Ives Avenue. Officers contacted the sole occupant of the vehicle, Joel Ruiz (18yrs). Ruiz is a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard. Ruiz has had prior arrests for involvement in a criminal street gang and for conspiracy to commit a crime.

Officers had Ruiz exit the vehicle, and Ruiz was found to have a loaded 40 caliber Glock 23 semi-automatic handgun concealed in his front waistband. Ruiz was also found in possession of graffiti tools, concentrated cannabis and psilocybin edibles for sale. During a records check of the firearm, it was found to not be registered to Ruiz, and to have been involved in an officer-involved shooting in San Bernardino County. Ruiz was arrested for multiple felony firearm and controlled substance offenses.

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.

On 5/31/21 at approximately 1602 hours, Oxnard Police Department's Communication Center received several 911 calls regarding a fight in the alley of the 800 block of La Canada. When Officers arrived they located the victim, who was unresponsive. Despite advanced life saving measures, the victim died. Major Crimes Investigators are on scene and handling the investigation. Additional information will be released in a few hours.

Christopher Williams (click signature for bio)

Patrol Watch Commander/District 2 (click for map)

Sunday-Wednesday 4 pm- 2 am

(805) 207-7234 (cell)

[email protected]

(Personal Pronouns: he, him, his)

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 31, 2021, 4:02 PM

SUBJECT: Man Stabbed to Death in Oxnard

LOCATION: 800 Block La Canada Avenue (Alley), Oxnard, CA

VICTIM: Unknown

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | [email protected]

On May 31, 2021, at about 4:00 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a call of a stabbing victim in the north alley of the 800 block of La Canada Avenue. Upon officer arrival, they located a victim on the ground in the alley, suffering from a stab wound. Emergency medical personnel quickly responded and began life saving measures. Unfortunately the victim did not survive and was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time of this press release the victim had not been positively identified.

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

Detectives are asking anyone who may have video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident, to upload your media directly to the investigators via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/800lacanadaave. All submissions are immediately logged into the Oxnard Police Department’s digital evidence system. Contact information is not stored by Axon and community members can remain anonymous, choosing to upload their files without providing contact information.

Also, investigators are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669. 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: June 1, 2021, 11:18 P.M.

SUBJECT: Wanted Felon Arrested for Illegal Firearms Possession After Leading Officers on a Short Vehicle Pursuit

LOCATION: Oxnard Blvd. & Fourth Street, Oxnard

SUSPECTS: Carlos Sanchez, 38-year-old Oxnard resident

Melissa Estrella, 37-year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Christopher Williams, Commander

(805) 385-7746 | [email protected]

On June 1, 2021, at approximately 11:18 P.M., an officer attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding in the area of Oxnard Blvd. and Fourth Street. The Driver failed to stop and a short pursuit ensued. At the intersection of Oxnard Blvd. and Cooper Road, the suspect vehicle collided into an uninvolved motorist. The suspect, identified as Carlos Sanchez, was taken into custody. The uninvolved motorist had complaint of pain and was checked out by EMS personnel.

Sanchez had outstanding felony warrants and he had a loaded firearm in the vehicle. Sanchez is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a loaded firearm. He was arrested and booked into county jail for several felony weapons violations, felony evading, and for his outstanding warrants. Sanchez’ passenger, Melissa Estrella, had outstanding warrants and was in possession of illegal narcotics packaged for sales. She was arrested and booked into county jail

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: June 2, 2021 / 0025 hours

Christopher Williams (click signature for bio)

Patrol Watch Commander/District 2 (click for map)

Sunday-Wednesday 4 pm- 2 am

(805) 207-7234 (cell)

[email protected]

(Personal Pronouns: he, him, his)

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: June 1, 2021, 11:18 P.M.

SUBJECT: Missing Adult

LOCATION: 1000 block of Lodgewood Way, Oxnard

Victim: Byung Suk Yoon, 80-year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Christopher Williams, Commander

(805) 385-7746 | [email protected]

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult male. On June 1, 2021, at 7:20 PM, the department received a call of a missing adult from the 1000 block of Lodgewood Way. The missing person is Byung Suk Yoon. He is described as a Asian male, 80 years, 5’8”, 190 lbs, wearing a blue and brown checkered shirt and was last seen driving his white 1998 Chrysler Town and Country minivan, CA license #5FTH549. Anyone who has seen Mr. Yoon, or knows his possible whereabouts, is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740 or dial 911.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 2, 2021 / 0127 hours

Christopher Williams (click signature for bio)

Patrol Watch Commander/District 2 (click for map)

Sunday-Wednesday 4 pm- 2 am

(805) 207-7234 (cell)

[email protected]

(Personal Pronouns: he, him, his)

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

Marc Amon | Commander

Oxnard Police Department | 251 S. C St. | Oxnard, CA
[email protected] | www.oxnardpd.org
805 678 0319 Sun-Wed 0600-1600

On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 1:32 AM Williams, Christopher <[email protected]> wrote:

NEWS RELEASE

DATE:           June 1, 2021, 11:18 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Missing Adult

LOCATION: 1000 block of Lodgewood Way, Oxnard

Victim:           Byung Suk Yoon, 80-year-old Oxnard resident



CONTACT:   Christopher Williams, Commander

                        (805) 385-7746 | [email protected]

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult male. On June 1, 2021, at 7:20 PM, the department received a call of a missing adult from the 1000 block of Lodgewood Way. The missing person is Byung Suk Yoon. He is described as a Asian male, 80 years, 5’8”, 190 lbs, wearing a blue and brown checkered shirt and was last seen driving his white 1998 Chrysler Town and Country minivan, CA license #5FTH549. Anyone who has seen Mr. Yoon, or knows his possible whereabouts, is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740 or dial 911.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 2, 2021 / 0127 hours

Christopher Williams (click signature for bio)

Patrol Watch Commander/District 2 (click for map)

Sunday-Wednesday 4 pm- 2 am

(805) 207-7234 (cell)

[email protected]

(Personal Pronouns: he, him, his)

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 26, 2021, 5:30 PM

SUBJECT: Firearm and Narcotics Arrest

LOCATION: 4400 block of Naval Air Road, Oxnard

SUSPECT: Robert Pech

CONTACT: Detective Jason Radcliffe

(805) 385-7796 | [email protected]

On May 26, 2021 at approximately 5:30 P.M., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Special Operations Division conducted a joint operation with the Ventura County Probation Agency’s Oxnard Probation and Post Release Unit, conducting probation searches to check the compliance of numerous Post Release Offenders in the City of Oxnard. Approximately 40 probation searches were conducted and 5 suspects were arrested.

During one search in the 4400 block of Naval Air Road, investigators and probation officers conducted a search at the residence of 50-year-old Robert Pech. Pech is a Post Release Offender for firearms possession and narcotics sales. During the search of his residence, Pech was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and a semi-automatic rifle. In addition, Pech was found to be in possession of over three ounces of methamphetamine and paraphernalia indicative of narcotics sales. He was arrested for multiple firearms and narcotics related charges, as well as a violation of his probation terms.

The Post Release Offender Program was created in 2011 by Assembly Bill 109 (Public Safety Realignment). The program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious or non-sex related felony offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. Release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent commitment offense and 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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 25, 2021, 7:05 p.m.

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales / Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: Jorge Flores, 40 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 300 Block of East Fir Avenue, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, [email protected]

During the month of May, 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into narcotics activity occurring at a residence located in the 300 block of East Fir Avenue. During the investigation, detectives identified the resident, Jorge Flores, as being involved in the sales of methamphetamine in the city of Oxnard. Detectives also learned that Flores had an outstanding felony warrant for a prior narcotics sales arrest. DEU Detectives developed probable cause to obtain a search warrant for the residence.

On May 25, 2021, the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and DEU Detectives served a search warrant at the residence. During the service of the search warrant, Jorge Flores, was contacted by SEU Officers when he left the residence. SEU Officers placed Flores under arrest for his outstanding warrant and found him in possession of a large quantity of Methamphetamine and US Currency on his person.

SEU Officers and DEU detectives responded to his residence and completed the service of the search warrant. During a search of the residence, detectives located multiple pounds of methamphetamine, a loaded firearm, and other evidence of narcotics sales. Jorge Flores was arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sales, a felony, several felony firearms violations, and the outstanding felony warrant.

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.