Oxnard Resident Arrested for Firearms Possession

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           October 30, 9:21 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Oxnard resident arrested for firearm possession

LOCATION:  500 block of West Channel Islands Blvd

CONTACT:   Jose Velazquez, Senior Officer

                      (805) 385-7600 | jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org

 

 

On October 30, at approximately 9:21 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit), in conjunction with patrol officers, conducted a traffic stop on a white Toyota Camry for a traffic violation.  Officers contacted the driver, identified as Sebastian Castillo (18 years), in the vehicle. Sebastian was in the company of three additional occupants, all known criminal street gang members within the city of Oxnard.

 

Castillo consented to a search of the vehicle. During the search, officers located a loaded 9mm Glock 19 semi-automatic handgun hidden in the engine compartment. The firearm was also found to not be registered to Castillo or any of the occupants. Castillo was arrested for various firearms related violations.

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:           October 30, 9:21 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Oxnard resident arrested for firearm possession

LOCATION:  500 block of West Channel Islands Blvd

CONTACT:   Jose Velazquez, Senior Officer

                      (805) 385-7600 | jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org

 

 

On October 30, at approximately 9:21 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit), in conjunction with patrol officers, conducted a traffic stop on a white Toyota Camry for a traffic violation.  Officers contacted the driver, identified as Sebastian Castillo (18 years), in the vehicle. Sebastian was in the company of three additional occupants, all known criminal street gang members within the city of Oxnard.

 

Castillo consented to a search of the vehicle. During the search, officers located a loaded 9mm Glock 19 semi-automatic handgun hidden in the engine compartment. The firearm was also found to not be registered to Castillo or any of the occupants. Castillo was arrested for various firearms related violations.

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:                        October 30, 2020, 12:40 a.m.

SUBJECT:                 Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS:               Daniel Roach, 57 Year Old Thousand Oaks resident       

LOCATION:               200 Block of East Fourth Street, Oxnard

CONTACT:                Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

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

                               

On October 30, 2020, Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) were conducting an investigation regarding narcotics sales occurring at the Oxnard Transit Center (OTC). During the investigation, detectives observed what appeared to be several narcotics transactions occurring at the bus platform of the OTC. With the assistance of K9 Leo, a traffic enforcement stop was conducted on a vehicle leaving the area of the narcotics activity. Officers contacted the driver, Daniel Roach, and learned that he had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. During a search incident to arrest, officers located Methamphetamine and US Currency consistent with the street sales of narcotics. Roach was charged with transportation and possession for sale of Methamphetamine, both felonies. He was booked into Ventura County Jail.

     

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. 

Amauri was found and he is back home with his family.  Thank you for your assistance in this case.

Sergio Gonzales (29) was located; he is safe and unharmed and has been reunited with his family. Thank you to the public who assisted with locating Mr. Gonzales.

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DATE:                      October 24, 2020, 10:37 A.M.

SUBJECT:             Suspect Arrested After Stabbing Victim Dies in Oxnard

 

VICTIM:                   Corey Smith, 25 years of age, Oxnard resident

 

SUSPECT:               Cody Washington, 43 years of age, Oxnard resident

 

LOCATION:             3700 block of Saviers Road, Oxnard

 

CONTACT:              Charles Buttell, Detective

                                 (805) 385-7688 | Charles.Buttell@OxnardPD.org

 

DETAILS:

On October 24, 2020, at 10:37 A.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a fight in progress, with one subject possibly armed with a knife, in the 3700 block of Saviers Road. It was reported that one subject had been stabbed. When officers arrived, they located a male victim, later identified as Corey Smith, a 25 year old Oxnard resident. He was suffering from a stab wound to his chest. He was unconscious and unresponsive.

Emergency medical personnel arrived and immediately transported Smith to Ventura County Medical Center for medical treatment. Unfortunately, Smith succumbed to his injuries and was subsequently pronounced dead at the hospital.

Cody Washington was detained at the scene by officers and determined to be the suspect. He was taken to the Oxnard Police Department where he was subsequently charged with the murder of Cory Smith. The investigation is still on-going.

This is the 7^th homicide this year in the City of Oxnard. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any information regarding this incident.

Detectives are encouraging 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/3700saviersroad. 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.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Charles Buttell (805) 385-7688.   The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within 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 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.

 

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 24, 2020, 8:35 P.M.