NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 15, 2020, 7:46 P.M.

SUBJECT: Serious injury traffic collision involving a pedestrian

LOCATION: C Street north of Fifth Street, Oxnard

DRIVER: 36-year-old female of Oxnard

VEHICLE: 2014 Cadillac ATS sedan

PEDESTRIAN: 30-year-old male of Oxnard

CONTACT: Paul Knapp, Senior Officer

(805) 385-7750 | [email protected]

On November 15, 2020, at approximately 7:46 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred on C Street north of Fifth Street. Officers determined that a 2014 Cadillac ATS sedan struck a 30-year-old male of Oxnard. The pedestrian sustained significant injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. The driver of the Cadillac remained at the scene and provided information regarding the collision.

Traffic investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that the pedestrian was walking eastbound on C Street north of Fifth Street, and for unknown reasons, walked into the path of the Cadillac which was traveling northbound on C Street. Immediately after the collision, the driver stopped and parked the vehicle along the right side of the roadway. The speed of the vehicle does not appear to be a contributing factor to the collision; however, it was determined the pedestrian had been drinking alcohol.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Senior Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 15, 2020, at approximately 9:06 a.m.

SUBJECT: Child seriously injured in Colonia hit and run crash

LOCATION: Colonia Road and Bonita Street, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Luis Mc Arthur, Commander

[email protected]

(805) 207-4762

Oxnard officers are searching for the person responsible for seriously injuring a 4-year-old girl in a hit and run crash.

On Sunday, November 15, 2020, at around 9:06 a.m. officers responded to a hit and run crash on Colonia Road and Bonita Street in the Colonia neighborhood.

A black Ford Expedition was reported to have been travelling northbound on Bonita Street near the intersection of Colonia Road when it hit the 4-year-old who was walking with her mother and two siblings in the intersection. The girl was dragged about 50 feet. After the crash, the SUV kept driving and continued westbound on Colonia Road. The 4-year-old suffered serious injuries and was taken to VCMC.

The driver is described as a Hispanic male, 30s, with a shaved head and wearing dark clothing.

The crash is currently under investigation. If anyone has any information related to this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385- 7740.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 15, 2020, at approximately 12:09 a.m.

SUBJECT: Man dies after falling from 3^rd-story railing

LOCATION: 700 block of Forest Park Bl. Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Luis Mc Arthur, Commander

[email protected]

(805) 207-4762

The Oxnard Police Department is investigating an accidental death after a man fell from a third-story Forest Park Bl. railing.

On November 15, 2020 at about 12:09 a.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Forest Park Bl. located in the Riverpark community reference an injured man.

Witnesses said the man,23, of Santa Barbara fell to his death when he fell over the railing of the third-story apartment.

Police are investigating the death as an accident pending an autopsy. Alcohol may have played a role in the fall.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 12, 2020, 6:00 p.m.

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Jose Soto, 27 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1000 block of South K Street

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, [email protected]

On November 12, 2020, Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) completed an investigation at a residence in the 1000 block of South K Street in reference to a narcotics investigation related to the sale of Fentanyl. During the investigation, detectives observed Jose Soto, 32 year old Oxnard resident, exit the residence and enter a vehicle. Detectives observed a narcotics transaction take place inside of the vehicle. Detectives contacted Soto while he was seated in a vehicle. Soto surrendered without incident and was found to be in possession of Fentanyl. Upon completion of the investigation, Soto was charged with possession for sale of Fentanyl, a felony, and 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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 13, 2020, 5:30P.M.

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

LOCATION: 4400 block of Terrace Avenue, Oxnard

SUSPECT: Alejandro Garcia, 22-year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7746 | [email protected]

On November 13, 2020, at approximately 5:30PM, an officer from the Oxnard Police Department attempted to contact multiple subjects in the alley of Terrace Avenue. All subjects fled from the officer. As the officer pursued one of the subjects later identified as Alejandro Garcia, Garcia discarded a firearm. This firearm, a loaded unregistered revolver, was recovered and Garcia was detained. He was arrested for firearm violations and resisting an officer.

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: November 12, 2020, 1:30P.M.

SUBJECT: Firearms Arrest

LOCATION: 2700 block of S. Ventura Road, Oxnard

SUSPECT: Nathan Laburu , 28 year old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7746 | [email protected]

On November 12, 2020, at approximately 1:30PM officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s Homeless Liaison Unit responded to the 2700 block of S. Ventura Road regarding possible narcotic activity in the parking lot of the businesses. Upon arrival, officers observed several subjects sitting outside a vehicle parked on the property. The officers contacted the subjects and located open containers of alcohol and drug paraphernalia. The subjects were detained by the officers for an investigation of narcotics possession and use.

As officers contacted Laburu, a struggle ensued. Officers located a loaded .22 caliber revolver in Laburu’s pocket. Officers were able to retrieve the handgun and take Laburu into custody without further incident. Laburu was arrested for being under the influence, resisting officers and several firearms violations.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 12, 2020, 7:40 P.M.

SUBJECT: Arrest for Firearms Possession and Controlled Substance Sales

LOCATION: 2400 block South Victoria Avenue

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On November 12, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) contacted the occupants of a green Honda Accord at the 2400 block of south Victoria Avenue. Officers contacted Antonio Chavez (26yrs) and a juvenile (16yrs) in the vehicle. The juvenile is a known criminal street gang member within the Cities of Oxnard and Port Hueneme. As officers spoke with Chavez and the juvenile, they saw the grip of a revolver protruding from the pocket of the juvenile as he sat in the vehicle.

Officers had the juvenile exit the vehicle and found that he had a concealed loaded Titan .38 Special revolver in his pocket. The juvenile was arrested for several firearms related charges.

During the contact and with the assistance of the Oxnard Police Department K-9 Unit, the driver was found in possession of just under an ounce of psilocybin mushrooms, over a pound of marijuana, packaging for sale and approximately $1000 in cash. The driver was arrested for possession of controlled substances for sale.

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: November 12, 2020, 7:40 P.M.

SUBJECT: Arrest for Firearms Possession and Controlled Substance Sales

LOCATION: 2400 block South Victoria Avenue

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

Officers had the juvenile exit the vehicle and found that he had a concealed loaded Titan .38 Special revolver in his pocket. The juvenile was arrested for several firearms related charges.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 12, 2020

SUBJECT: Traffic Safety Operation

CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Senior Traffic Officer

(805) 385-7749 | [email protected]

Traffic Safety Operation Planned for Sunday, November 15, 2020

The Oxnard Police Department will be holding a traffic safety enforcement operation on Sunday, November 15. 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. focused on violations that put other people on the road at risk.

These violations include speeding, failure to yield, failure to stop for signs and signals, illegal turns, pedestrians who cross the street illegally, or bike riders not complying with stop signs and signals.

To keep you and your family safe, the Oxnard Police Department offers the following tips when out biking, driving or walking:

PEDESTRIANS

· Try to cross at marked crosswalks or intersections with a stop sign or signal.

· Look for cars backing up. Avoid going between parked cars.

· Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t assume they see you.

· Wear bright clothing during the day and use a flashlight at night.

DRIVERS

· Wait for pedestrians to cross the street. Be courteous and patient.

· Stay off the phone.

· Follow the speed limit.

· Look for pedestrians when backing up or turning.

BICYCLISTS

· Always wear a helmet. Helmets are required by law for anyone under 18.

· Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 8, 2020, 8:21 P.M.

SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession

LOCATION: 100 blk. West Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard

SUSPECTS: Pedro Collazo, 24-year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Christopher Williams, Commander

(805) 207-7234 | [email protected]

On November 8th, at approximately 8:21 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic infraction in the 100 blk. of West Channel Islands Blvd. Upon contacting the occupants, the officers learned that the right front passenger, Pedro Collazo, was currently on the Post Release Offender Program, 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. Collazo is also a documented criminal street gang member in the city of Oxnard.

Officers searched the vehicle pursuant to Collazo’s terms and located a loaded semi-automatic handgun, ammunition, and methamphetamine. Collazo was ultimately charged with several felony firearms violations as well as narcotics violations.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 8, 2020 / 2130 hours