News Release: Assault with serious injury (6/22/2020)

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:            June 22, 2020/ 5:58 PM

SUBJECT:     Assault with serious injury

LOCATION:  1900 block of N. Ventura Road

VICTIM:        67-year-old male, transient

SUSPECT:   Unknown

CONTACT:   Robin Whitney, Commander

                        (805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

 

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police and EMS personnel were dispatched to an assault victim in the 1900 block of N. Ventura Road. Upon arrival, they located a 67-year-old male suffering from significant head injuries. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center in critical condition. The Violent Crimes Unit is responding to assist with the investigation.

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:           June 19, 2020, 8:00 a.m.  

SUBJECT:    Three Arrested in Connection with Two Vehicle Thefts

LOCATION:  800 block of Wooley Road, Oxnard

VICTIM:        Withheld

SUSPECT:   Arturo Pedro, age 48, Oxnard resident

                     Fernando Salinas, age 31, Oxnard resident

                     Christopher Russel, age 32, Oxnard resident 

CONTACT:   Rocky Marquez, Sergeant

                    (805) 385-7600 | rocky.marquez@oxnardpd.org

On June19, at 8:00 a.m., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a report of a stolen commercial van in the area of Ninth St. and F Street, in Oxnard. Upon checking the area, the stolen van was observed entering a parking lot in the 800 block of W. Wooley Rd. The driver, Arturo Pedro, exited the van and approached a sedan which had also parked in the parking lot. Officers contacted and arrested Arturo Pedro for unlawfully driving a stolen vehicle.

The driver of the sedan, Fernando Salinas and passenger Christopher Russell, were also contacted. Further investigation revealed that the sedan was a previously reported stolen vehicle. Fernando Salinas was also found to be on probation for motor vehicle theft, to have two outstanding felony warrants related to vehicle theft and was out on $0 bail for an arrest for unlawfully driving a stolen vehicle, which occurred on May, 25, 2020. Salinas was arrested for the unlawful driving of a stolen vehicle and the two outstanding warrants. Christopher Russel is a Post Release Offender (PRO) for a previous charge of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. A probation search of Russell’s person produced stolen property which was determined to have been taken from a third outstanding stolen vehicle. Russell was arrested for possession of stolen property and violating the terms of his probation, a felony.

 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 19, 2020 / 1000 hours

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                        June 18, 2020 5:00 p.m.

SUBJECT:                 Increased Enforcement Leads to Arrest of Auto Thieves

LOCATION:               Oxnard, CA

CONTACT:                Luis Mancha, Sergeant

                                  (805) 385-7632, luis.mancha@oxnardpd.org

 

As the city of Oxnard continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, auto theft in the city has not decreased.  So far, in 2020, 386 auto thefts have been reported in the city of Oxnard. Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Detectives, members of the Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force (VenCATT), and Oxnard Police Department Patrol Officers have been working to recover these vehicles and take those responsible into custody.

 

The following Oxnard residents were recently arrested for possessing a stolen vehicle or were wanted for violations related to auto theft:

 

On June 10, 2020, Oxnard resident Jesus Vazquez was contacted by Oxnard Police Department Patrol Officers while in possession of a stolen vehicle.  Vazquez has a history of arrests related to narcotics, robbery, and possessing burglary tools.

 

On June 12, 2020, Oxnard resident Fernando Lopez Morales was observed driving a stolen vehicle in the area of Oxnard Blvd. and Third Street.  During the detention, it was discovered that Morales stole the vehicle during a robbery the night before.  Morales is on probation for driving a stolen vehicle and was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle one month ago.

 

On June 13, 2020, Oxnard resident Fidel Galvan was contacted by patrol officers while in possession of a stolen vehicle.  Galvan has four prior arrests for possession of a stolen vehicle and an arrest history involving burglary and possession of the stolen property.

 

On June 18, 2020, Auto Theft Detectives located a stolen vehicle in the area of Roosevelt Avenue and Camino Del Sol. Next to the stolen vehicle, Detectives contacted Luis Saldana and Antonio Alzalde.  Saldana, who has an extensive history related to auto theft and is a Post Release Offender (PRO), was arrested for violating the terms of his release. Alzalde, was also arrested for failing to appear in court for a previous stolen vehicle arrest.

 

The Oxnard Police Department wants to encourage members of the public to use auto theft prevention devices, such as steering wheel locks and vehicle alarms, and to never store vehicle keys inside of their vehicle.  Remember to “Lock it, Take it, Keep it.”

 

The Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit is committed to reducing auto theft in the City of Oxnard.  Anyone with information regarding any of these cases 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. 

 

 

Lilly Winkle was located by off-duty police personnel who continued searching for her after their shift.  She is safely reunited with her family.