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Update: Missing person has been located and returned safely to her family. Thank you for your prompt responses.

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	3/14/20; 1130 hours
LOCATION:	Vineyard Avenue and "H" Street, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON:	Aurora Sanchez, 84 years
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Serrato, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7746 miguel.serrato@OxnardPD.Org

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult. Aurora Sanchez, 84 years old, walked away from her home in the 2400 block of Larkhaven Lane, Oxnard, around 11:30AM this morning. Aurora is described as a Hispanic female, 5’-3” / 120 pounds, last seen wearing a light brown hat and a gray jacket in the area of Vineyard Avenue and "H" Street. If you see Aurora, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

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INCIDENT:	Subject Arrested for Murder
DATE/TIME:	March 15, 2020, at about 5:25 P.M.
LOCATION:	3700 Block of Olds Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	53 year old Hispanic Male (name withheld pending notification)
SUSPECT(S):	Andrew Anthony Rodriguez, 37 year old
PREPARED BY:	Commander Sharon Giles, (805)385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez, (805) 385-7763 Edgar.Fernandez@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: UPDATE OF HOMICIDE ON MARCH 14, 2020

Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Homicide Unit worked diligently throughout the night investigating the stabbing that led to the death of a 53 year old man in South Oxnard on Saturday night. Approximately 13 hours after the murder, detectives learned the whereabouts of the identified suspect, Andrew Anthony Rodriguez. The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit made contact with Rodriguez in the 3700 Block of Olds Road in the City of Oxnard and placed him under arrest for murder. Rodriguez was booked into the Ventura County Jail on bail amount of $500,000.

Investigators are still investigating some aspects of this murder so they are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Charles Buttell (805) 385-7688.

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: March 15, 2020, 11:00 P.M.

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INCIDENT:	Stabbing Leads to Man's Death in Oxnard
DATE/TIME:	March 14, 2020, at about 11:20 P.M.
LOCATION:	215 West Pleasant Valley Road
VICTIM(S):	53 year old Hispanic Male (name withheld pending notification)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown Male Suspect
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7763 Edgar.Fernandez@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez, (805) 385-7763 Edgar.Fernandez@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On March 14, 2019, at about 11:20 P.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 200 block of West Pleasant Valley Road. Witnesses stated that the victim was involved in an altercation with another male who produced a knife and stabbed the victim. The suspect then fled the scene.

Upon arrival, officers and emergency medical services (EMS) located the 53 year old male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Unfortunately, the male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Major Crimes investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation. This investigation is still on-going.

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/215westpleasantvalley. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 15, 2020, 3:00 A.M.

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INCIDENT:	Search Warrant, Firearms And Narcotics Seized
DATE/TIME:	03/12/2020/5:30 PM
LOCATION:	2200 Block Of Mono Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State Of California
SUSPECT(S):	Rene Cervantes, 38-Year-Old Oxnard Resident James Campos, 45-Year-Old Oxnard Resident Dylan McKinley, 29-Year-Old Oxnard Resident Valerie Peralta, 33-Year-Old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant (805) 486-6211 Mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Michael Velasquez, Detective (805) 385-8287 michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 03/12/2020, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Street Team concluded a two-week long joint investigation regarding narcotics sales and illegal firearms possession in the City of Oxnard.

At approximately 5:30 P.M., members of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Detail conducted an enforcement stop in the 400 block of West Esplanade Drive in the City of Oxnard. The driver of the vehicle, Rene Cervantes, who was the subject of the investigation, was detained. During a search of his vehicle, a loaded, semi-automatic handgun was located under his seat. Cervantes, who was out on bail on an unrelated narcotics sales case at the time of the stop, is prohibited from possessing firearms.

A subsequent search warrant was served at Cervantes’ residence in the 2200 block of Mono Street in the City of Oxnard. During the service of the search warrant, investigators contacted Valerie Peralta, who attempted to flee on foot but was ultimately detained. In addition, James Campos and Dylan McKinley were both contacted at the residence. Peralta was later arrested for resisting arrest, Campos was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and being under the influence of a controlled substance, and McKinley was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. During the search of the residence, investigators located an additional loaded handgun, ammunition, heroin packaged for sale, and paraphernalia consistent with the sale of narcotics. Cervantes was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and being a felon in possession of ammunition. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 03/13/2020, 4:40 P.M.

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INCIDENT:	Suspected Prowler Arrested
DATE/TIME:	March 12, 2020 / 11:15 a.m.
LOCATION:	800 block of Yale Place, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Name withheld
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Marc Amon, Commander Marc.amon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On March 12, 2020, two neighbors in the Pleasant Valley Estates housing tract observed a suspicious subject looking into rear yards of their neighbors’ homes. The reporting neighbors contacted police and followed the subject until the first officers arrived. When the officers attempted to stop the subject on his bicycle the subject dumped the bicycle and started climbing fences to rear yards to elude detainment. Responding officers set up a containment perimeter and launched an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to assist in the search. The UAV operator was able to follow him and coordinate perimeter officers to contain in the suspect in the rear yard of a home in the 800 block of Yale Place. Officers persuaded the suspect to surrender, without incident, utilizing the Police Canine “Leo”.

The suspect was arrested for resisting arrest and an additional drug-related charge. He is now under investigation as a suspect in recent burglaries and thefts in the neighborhood.

Blackstock junior high school and Hueneme high school were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure. The lockdown lasted for approximately 15 minutes.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 12, 2020 / 1300 hours

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INCIDENT:	Second Arrest in the Murder of 17 Year Old Juvenile
DATE/TIME:	March 10, 2020, at about 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	Ventura County Main Jail, Ventura, CA
VICTIM(S):	Peter Morales, 17-year-old Hispanic male
SUSPECT(S):	Victor Andrew Aguiar, 25-year-old Hispanic male
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7763 Edgar.Fernandez@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez, (805) 385-7763 Edgar.Fernandez@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On September 14, 2019, at about 10:45 P.M., 17-year-old victim, Peter Morales was shot and killed in the City of Oxnard. Investigators worked tirelessly for months to uncover evidence and identify those responsible for the death of the 17 year old. On December 18, 2019, Oxnard Police Department investigators had gathered enough evidence to arrest the first suspect, Jose Dimas, a 21 year old Oxnard resident, for the murder of Morales.

Major Crimes investigators continued to work diligently on this case and were able to identify an additional suspect responsible for the death of Peter Morales. Today, Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes investigators arrested a second suspect, Victor Andrew Aguiar, a 25 year old Oxnard resident, for his involvement in the murder of Peter Morales. Aguiar is currently in custody for another unrelated crime.

Major Crimes Investigators worked in conjunction with investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), Cyber Intel Unit, Ventura County Combined Agency Task Force (VCAT), Federal Bureau of Investigations and the U.S. Marshall’s Office.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669. Investigators are also 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/1700elsinorecir. 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.

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: March 10, 2020, 4:30 P.M.

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INCIDENT:	Firearm and Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	March 9, 2020; 1:30AM
LOCATION:	1800 Block of Macarthur Pl, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Miguel Garcia, 22 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Scott Coe, Sergeant Scott.Coe@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7746
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Scott Coe, Sergeant Scott.Coe@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7746

DETAILS:

On March
9, 2020 at 1:30 AM, Oxnard Police Officers were investigating a noise complaint
in the 1800 block of Macarthur Place. They observed Miguel Garcia walking away
from his unoccupied vehicle in an attempt to flee. Garcia was found to be in possession of
narcotic paraphernalia and a search of his vehicle revealed a loaded revolver
and additional narcotics. Possession of
the firearm was a felony because it was not registered to Garcia and was found
in addition to narcotics. Garcia was arrested for various firearms and narcotic
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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:
March 9, 2020 / 4:00 AM

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INCIDENT:	Narcotics Search Warrant
DATE/TIME:	March 5, 2020 @ 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 block of East Cedar Street, Oxnard 1900 block of Camino Del Sol, Oxnard
VICTIM:	State of California
SUSPECT:	Enrique Lopez, 63 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant Brandon.Ordelheide@Oxnardpd.org 805-256-5121
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant Brandon.Ordelheide@Oxnardpd.org 805-256-5121

DETAILS:

On March
5, at 4:00 p.m., the Ventura County Combined Agency Task Force (VCAT) served a
search warrant in the 100 block of East Cedar Street and the 1900 block of
Camino Del Sol in reference to narcotics sales in the City of Oxnard and
throughout Ventura County. During the execution of the search warrant, Officers
observed Enrique Lopez, 63 year old Oxnard resident, leaving the residence on
East Cedar Street. Lopez is a Post Release Offender (PRO) and was wanted on a
felony warrant for narcotics sales in Ventura County. Additionally, Lopez had a
felony warrant for narcotics sales in Los Angeles County. Lopez was contacted a
short distance away and placed under arrest for his two outstanding felony
warrants.

During
a search of his residence, detectives located two handguns, an assault rifle
with a high capacity magazine, Heroin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Psilocybin Mushrooms,
Alprazolam (Xanax), and a large sum of US Currency. During a search of the
residence on Camino Del Sol, detectives located a stolen handgun. The
investigation is ongoing.

The
Ventura County Combined Agency Task Force (VCAT) is comprised of Narcotics
Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the Oxnard Police
Department.

Anyone with information regarding this
case or other criminal activity is encouraged to

contact Sergeant Brandon Ordelheide
at (805) 256-5121, 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

INCIDENT:	Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearms Possession
DATE/TIME:	March 6, 2020 / 1:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	2000 block, San Benito Street, Oxnard CA. 93033
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Michel, 37 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Martin Cook, Sergeant Martin.cook@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On March 6, 2020 at 1:14 a.m.,
officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop
in the 2000 block of San Benito Street for a vehicle code violation. The driver was identified as Robert Michel.
Michel is a documented criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard.
Michel is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms. While
speaking to Michel, officers observed narcotics in plain view inside of the
vehicle.

During a search of the vehicle,
a loaded .410 gauge shotgun, .410 gauge ammunition, a 30-06 scoped rifle, heroin and narcotics
paraphernalia were located. Michel was charged with several firearms &
narcotics 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.

DATE
/ TIME PREPARED: March 6, 2020 / 0300 hours

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INCIDENT:	Motorcycle Safety Enforcement
DATE:	March 7, 2020
PREPARED BY:	Jose Diaz, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jose Diaz, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting motorcycle safety enforcement

The Oxnard Police Department encourages drivers and riders to share the road

The Oxnard Police Department will have extra officers out on patrol Saturday, March 7, 2020, between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

The motorcycle safety enforcement operation aims at educating both motorcyclists and drivers on the rules of the road.

Motorcycle fatalities have jumped dramatically in California over the past decade. In 2017, there were 576 people killed in motorcycle crashes statewide, up nearly 17 percent from 494 in 2015. Over the course of the past three years, motorcycle-involved collisions have resulted in five fatal and 99 injury crashes in Oxnard alone.

Drivers should be alert for motorcyclists, as many motorcycle crashes are caused when drivers do not see them. Check your mirrors and blind spots, especially when merging, turning, or changing lanes.

Riders should make themselves visible by wearing brightly colored, protective clothing and keeping lights on during the day. Riders should also change lanes only when there is enough room and always wear a Department of Transportation compliant helmet.

Although lane splitting is now legal, motorcyclists should be extra careful traveling between lanes, avoiding the practice of riding next to large vehicles like big rigs, buses, and motorhomes and factoring in lane width, traffic flow, and roadway conditions.

All motorcycle riders, regardless of skill level, are encouraged to enroll in the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. Information and training locations are available at http://www.californiamotorcyclist.com/ or calling 1-877 RIDE-411 (1-877-743-3411).

Funding for motorcycle safety enforcement operations are provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 5, 2020 / 5:30 p.m.