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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 20, 2020, 10:00 PM

SUBJECT: Gang Members Arrested After Brandishing a Firearm

LOCATION: 400 Block Cuesta Del Mar

VICTIM: Undisclosed

SUSPECT: Flavio Gasca, age 27, Oxnard resident

Oscar Eugenio, age 19, Oxnard resident

Jesse Chairez, age 28, Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Scott Coe, Sergeant

(805) 385-7771 | scott.coe@Oxnardpd.org

On April 20, 2020, at around 10:00 PM, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 400 block of Cuesta Del Mar reference reports of a subject brandishing a handgun at a female and her two small children. The female reported that the subject also yelled gang slogans as he threatened her and her children. The subject entered a grey sedan that was occupied by several other male subjects and fled the area.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were in the area of Berkshire Place and Ivan Drive when they noticed a vehicle matching the same description provided by the female victim. Officers conducted an enforcement stop and a passenger, Flavio Gasca, fled on foot. Gasca was captured after a foot chase and found to be in possession of a loaded revolver.

Oscar Eugenio and Jesse Chairez remained in the vehicle and were contacted by assisting officers.

All three suspects are documented members of an Oxnard-based criminal street gang and officers were able to determine their involvement in the brandishing.

Gasca and Eugenio were both charged with the brandishing of a firearm and street terrorism (gang enhancement). Gasca was also charged with numerous felony weapons violations. Chairez was arrested for providing a false name and narcotic violations.

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: April 19, 2020, 3:32 PM

SUBJECT: Two Repeat Offenders Arrested in Stolen Vehicle

LOCATION: 2600 Block S. J Street (west alley)

VICTIM: Undisclosed

SUSPECT: Christian Guzman, age 24, Oxnard resident

Birydiana Delgado, age 24, Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

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

On April 19, 2020, at about 3:32 PM, a patrol officer observed a stolen blue Ford Explorer near Channel Islands Boulevard and J Street. There were two occupants in the vehicle. A high risk traffic stop was conducted in the west alley of J Street, near Channel Islands Boulevard. The driver initially provided a false name. He was later identified as Christian Guzman, age 24. The passenger was identified as Birydiana Delgado, age 24.

A records check showed both subjects are currently on probation for auto theft. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a stolen bicycle that was taken in Santa Barbara County. During a search of Guzman, a DMV certicifate of title associated with a different Ford vehicle was found on his person. Guzman could not provide any reasonable explanation for being in possession of the title.

Guzman was arrested for felony auto theft, felony receiving stolen property, providing false information to an officer, theft of lost property, and an enhancement charge for having prior felony convictions for stealing vehicles, as Guzman has three prior felony arrests for auto theft.

Over the past month, some areas of the city of Oxnard have experienced significant increases in auto thefts. From the basic precepts of intelligence led policing, a small number of prolific offenders are responsible for a significant percentage of overall serious crimes, such as auto theft. Based upon Guzman’s habitual felonious patterns of stealing vehicles, the arresting officer submitted a declaration for bail increase to the court for consideration.

Passenger Delgado was arrested for a felony charge of receiving stolen property.

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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 18, 2020, 4:09 P.M.

SUBJECT: Shooting Incident

LOCATION: 7-11, 2201 East Channel Islands Boulevard, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Carey Everhart, Detective

(805) 486-6228

carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org

On April 18, 2020 at approximately 4:09 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 7-11 store, located at 2201 East Channel Islands Boulevard, in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they located evidence of a shooting however all involved parties had fled the area. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding the incident, please contact Detective Carey Everhart at (805) 486-6228 or carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org.

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.

The missing adult has been safely located.

On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 11:28 PM Baysinger, Kevin <kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

NEWS RELEASE

DATE:          April 16, 2020; 11:30 P.M.

SUBJECT:   Missing Dependent Adult

Raya Mkrpchyan, 85 year old female

LOCATION: 5200 S. “J” Street, Oxnard

CONTACT:   Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing dependent adult. Raya Mkrpchyan, an 85 year old female, was reported missing from a care facility in the 5200 block of South “J” Street in Oxnard at about 9:30PM. Raya is described as a white female, 5’3”, 135 pounds, gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a floral print cardigan, black shoes, and pants.

It is not known where Raya may have been headed. If you see her, please call the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740

Date/Time Prepared: April 16, 2020 – 11:30PM

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 16, 2020; 11:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Missing Dependent Adult

Raya Mkrpchyan, 85 year old female

LOCATION: 5200 S. “J” Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing dependent adult. Raya Mkrpchyan, an 85 year old female, was reported missing from a care facility in the 5200 block of South “J” Street in Oxnard at about 9:30PM. Raya is described as a white female, 5’3”, 135 pounds, gray hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a floral print cardigan, black shoes, and pants.

It is not known where Raya may have been headed. If you see her, please call the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740

Date/Time Prepared: April 16, 2020 – 11:30PM

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 15, 2020, 2:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Man arrested for stabbing a 67 year old woman to death

SUSPECT: James Beam, 23 year old male

VICTIM: Sibyl Woodbury, 67 year old female

LOCATION: 215 West Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | Edgar.Fernandez@OxnardPD.org

DETAILS:

On April 9, 2019, at about 2:05 A.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a wellness check of a female down in front of 215 West Pleasant Valley Road. Upon arrival, officers and emergency medical services (EMS) located a 67 year old female, Sibyl Woodbury, unconscious and not breathing. Her death was ultimately ruled a homicide by stabbing.

Major Crimes investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation. There were minimal leads and few people outside at the time of this incident. It was through a diligent and dedicated effort by Major Crimes investigators, along with assistance from the Oxnard Police Special Enforcement Unit, Neighborhood Policing Team, Ventura County Combined Agency Task Force and Oxnard Police Homeless Liaison Unit, all working together they were able to discover a potential suspect.

Today, Major Crimes investigators, along with members of the Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team, were able to locate and take into custody James Beam, a 23 year old, recent transient to Oxnard. Investigators had developed enough information to take Beam into custody and charge him with the murder of Sibyl Woodbury. Beam’s bail has been set at $500,000.00 dollars.

Investigators are still working on additional information regarding this murder. Detectives are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective John Sunia (805) 385-7688.

This incident marks the fifth homicide in the City of Oxnard this year.

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: April 15, 2020, 5:00 P.M.

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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 13, 2020, 12:25 P.M.

SUBJECT: Man Arrested after Assaulting Police Detectives with a Screwdriver

SUSPECT: Oscar Villareal, 52-year-old, Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 600 block of Meta Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

(805) 256-5121 |Brandon.ordelheide@OxnardPD.org

On April 13th, 2020, at about 12:25 P.M., Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department were driving in a marked police vehicle in the area of Sixth Street and Meta Street when they observed a female yelling for help. The Detectives stopped to assist the female and observed Oscar Villareal attempting to leave the area. As Detectives attempted to contact Villareal, he produced a 9-inch screwdriver from his pocket and lunged towards one of the detectives. The detective’s retreated and began attempts to negotiate with Villareal and he immediately threw the screwdriver at the other detective. One detective attempted to utilize an electronic control device, however, Villareal was able to break the wires causing minimal effect. Villareal was tackled to the ground and taken into custody without further incident. Neither detective was injured during the incident.

Officers later learned that Villareal had brandished a weapon at the female victim minutes prior to the detectives arrival. Villareal was placed under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon and resisting an executive officer, both felonies. This is the sixteenth time Villareal has been arrested in Oxnard in the last twelve months.

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.

The driver of a stolen white Isuzu truck with a camper lost control on Channel Islands Boulevard near C St. and crashed into a palm tree. A man has been arrested on misdemeanor drug charges associated with the stolen truck and another person in the vehicle was taken to the hospital but was not seriously hurt.

Impairment is unknown at this time.

East and westbound traffic on Channel Islands Boulevard between C St. and J St. will be shut down for around the next three hours while the palm tree is removed.

Thank you,
Luis Mc Arthur, Commander
(805) 207-4762

Please note that the previous news release had the 67 year old victim listed as the suspect. Please note that the suspect is unknown in this case. Please use the updated news release. Thank you.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 9, 2020, 2:05 A.M.

SUBJECT: Suspicious Death Investigation Reveals Woman Died From

Stab Wound

VICTIM: 67 year old white female (name withheld pending notification)

LOCATION: 200 block West Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | Edgar.Fernandez@OxnardPD.org

DETAILS:

On April 9, 2019, at about 2:05 A.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call to check the well-being of a female down on the ground in front of the businesses in the 200 block of West Pleasant Valley Road. Upon arrival, officers and emergency medical services (EMS) located the 67 year old female victim unconscious and suffering from a laceration to her face. The female was pronounced dead at the scene. The female victim is known to be a transient that frequents the area. At the time of the incident, the cause of death could not be determined. It was initially ruled a suspicious death.

The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office responded and took the control of the deceased victim. Upon further examination, the Oxnard Police Department was notified the female had suffered a small stab wound to her torso.

Major Crimes investigators responded to the scene and took over the homicide investigation. This investigation is currently on-going. 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/200wpv. 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 John Sunia (805) 385-7760. 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: April 9, 2020, 4:00 P.M.

DATE: April 8, 2020, 9:00 A.M.

SUBJECT: Man Arrested for Conspiracy, Extortion, Possession and Distribution of Child Exploitation Material

SUSPECT: Andres Muro, 20-year-old, Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 700 block North C Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org

On April 8th, 2020, after a lengthy investigation, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit, Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and members of the Southern California High Tech Task Force served a search warrant on a residence in the 700 block of North C Street, in the City of Oxnard. During the subsequent investigation and search, Oxnard resident, Andres Muro, was identified as allegedly being in possession of child exploitation material as well as participating in the distribution of child exploitation material. He worked in concert with another individual who was arrested by the Ventura Police Department on April 6, 2020.

Mr. Muro was arrested for one count of possession of child pornography with intent to distribute, one count of bringing obscene matter into or distributing within the state, one count of possessing matter depicting sexual conduct of a person under the age of 18, one count of conspiracy to commit distribution of child pornography, and one count of extortion. Mr. Muro was booked and released on a bail amount of $50,000.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind the public that the possession of child pornography is a felony and can be punishable with imprisonment in State Prison. In addition to being captured in images and videos, many children depicted are often the victims of sexual assault, exploitation, or human trafficking. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to protecting the safety of our youth and the continuing investigation of these crimes against children will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted.

Anyone with information regarding Mr. Muro, the Instagram usernames of Goddesswoes or Branson_graf, or the possession of child pornography is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Adair with the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7663. For additional information on how to report child pornography, contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.missingkids.com.