OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Police investigating death of 4-year-old
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, January 5, 2020, 2:04 p.m.
LOCATION:	3400 block of Olds Road, Oxnard
VICTIM:	Preschooler
PREPARED BY:	Luis McArthur, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Luis McArthur, Commander (805) 207-4762 luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Sunday, January 5, 2020, at around 2 p.m., officers responded to a home in the 3400 block of Olds Road regarding an injured child. The boy was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Detectives are conducting the investigation to determine the nature of circumstances that contributed to this tragic incident.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740, 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: Jan 5, 2019 4:43 p.m.

INCIDENT:	Gang Member/ Prohibited Person Arrested for Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	January 5, 2020/ 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	400 block, West Channel Islands Blvd, Port Hueneme CA. 93041
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	David Ortiz, 36 years, Oxnard Resident Jaime Gonzalez, 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 January 5, at 3:30 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop at the 400 block of West Channel Islands Blvd for a vehicle code violation. The vehicle failed to yield, and pulled into the parking lot of McDonald’s at the intersection of Channel Islands Blvd. and Patterson Road, Port Hueneme. The right front passenger, David Ortiz, fled from the vehicle on foot while in the parking lot. When Ortiz fled, he discarded a loaded 9mm semi-automatic Beretta handgun. Officers contacted Ortiz a short distance away. The driver, Jaime Gonzalez, remained in the vehicle and finally complied with officers. Ortiz is a documented criminal street gang member, is a Post Release Offender and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Gonzalez was arrested for evading in a vehicle, and later arrested for attempting to bring methamphetamine into the Oxnard Police Department jail facility. The firearm that was discarded at the scene was found not to be registered to Ortiz. Ortiz was charged with several 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 5, 2020 / 1830 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member on probation arrested for possession of firearm
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, January 5, 2020, 8:34 a.m.
LOCATION:	3100 block of Mendocino Place, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Ruben Hernandez, 35-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Luis McArthur, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Luis McArthur, Commander (805) 207-4762 luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Sunday, January 5, 2020, at 8:34 a.m., Oxnard police officers conducted a probation search in a home near 3100 Mendocino Place where they contacted Ruben Hernandez hiding in the backyard. During their investigation, the officers located a loaded sawed-off shotgun and drug paraphernalia.

Hernandez was arrested and charged with various gun related charges, including felon possession of a firearm and ammunition.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: Jan 5, 2019 11:45 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	January 4, 2020, 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	400 block North Juanita Avenue
MISSING PERSON:	Christopher Lopez, age 18
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander Robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing dependent adult. On 1/4/20, at 10:00 p.m., the police department received a call of a missing dependent adult from the 400 block of North Juanita Avenue in Oxnard. 18-year-old Christopher Lopez was last seen at his home on North Juanita Avenue this morning at around 6:00 a.m. Lopez is described as a Hispanic, male, 5’2”, 130 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a blue “Captain America” shirt, gray shorts, and riding a blue bicycle.

Anyone who has seen Mr. Lopez, or knows his possible whereabouts, is asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740 or dial 911.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 4, 2020/ 11:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim, Suspects Arrested
DATE/TIME:	01/03/2020/3:35PM
LOCATION:	500 Block Of North Roosevelt Avenue (West Alley), Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	20-Year-Old Male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	15-Year-Old Male, Oxnard Resident 14-Year-Old_Male, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant (805) 486-6211 Mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Gormley, Detective (805) 385-7686 kevin.gormley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 01/03/2020 at approximately 3:35 p.m., officers with the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the west alley of the 500 block of Roosevelt Avenue in reference to a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the victim was attacked by a group of male subjects. During the attack, the victim was stabbed multiple times. A 15-year-old male and a 14-year-old male were identified as having taken part in the attack. They were arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and street terrorism (gang enhancement) and booked into juvenile hall. Additional suspects are still outstanding and the investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Gormley at (805) 385-7686.

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: 01/03/2020, 7:30 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Parolee and Post Release Offender (PRCS) Arrested with Loaded Handgun and Heroin
DATE/TIME:	January 4, 2020 at 7:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Rd. at Rice Ave., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Pineda 36-year-old male, Oxnard resident Christhian Delgadillo 32-year-old male, Bakersfield resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On January 4, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. When the vehicle stopped, a passenger fled from the vehicle. The officers immediately recognized the fleeing subject as Jose Pineda. Pineda is a documented criminal street gang member and had a felony warrant for a PRCS violation. Pineda was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. A search of Pineda incident to his arrest produced heroin.

A second subject in the vehicle was contacted during the stop. The subject, later identified as parolee Christhian Delgadillo, kept attempting to reach into a backpack that was on his lap and kept ordering the driver to flee the scene and that he “wasn’t going back”. Additional officers arrived on scene and Delgadillo was removed from the vehicle without incident. Officers learned that Delgadillo was on parole with search terms and searched the backpack he was attempting to reach into. Officers located a loaded handgun inside of the backpack. A records search revealed Delgadillo previously spent time in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Delgadillo and Pineda are both documented criminal street gang members. Both were arrested for violating the terms of their supervised release, narcotics and firearm charges are pending.

Pineda Delgadillo (no booking photo)

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 4, 2020 at 2150 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	January 2, 2020 / 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION:	4400 block of Justin Way, Oxnard
MISSING:	Raymond Aragon, age 68
PREPARED BY:	Joe Bentley, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Joe Bentley, Senior Officer 805-906-0577 joseph.bentley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult. On January 2, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., the department received a call of a missing adult from a home in the 4400 block of Justin Way. The missing person is Raymond Aragon who suffers from dementia and has difficulty finding his way home. He was last seen in the area of his residence on January 1 at 5:00 P.M. and was said to be walking to a nearby store. Aragon is described as a Hispanic, male, age 68, 5’8”, 131 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. Anyone who has seen Mr. Aragon, or knows his possible whereabouts, is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740 or dial 911.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 2, 2020 / 5:30 p.m.

On January 2, 2020 at approximately 7:00 A.M., Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and the K-9 Unit, served a search warrant in the 1000 block of West Ninth Street. The search warrant was related to stabbing that occurred on December 20^th, 2019, in front of a residence in the 500 block of Wolff Street

In that incident, the residents came out of their house and found several suspects attempting to steal their vehicle. The residents attempted to remove the suspects from the vehicle. While attempting to do so, one of the suspects produced a knife and cut one of the residents. A female juvenile suspect was detained at the scene however, the other suspects, including the suspect who stabbed the resident, fled the scene.

During the course of the investigation, investigators were able to identify the primary suspect, a 14 year old Oxnard resident. During the service of the search warrant, the juvenile was contacted at the residence and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. The investigation is ongoing.

On January 2, 2020 at approximately 9:00 A.M., Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and the K-9 Unit, served a search warrant in the 2000 block of San Jose Street. The search warrant was related to gang related robbery that occurred on December 5^th, 2019, in Colonia Park, 170 North Juanita Avenue.

In that incident, a juvenile victim was contacted by several subjects in the park. At one point, one of the suspects took the victim’s property then brandished a knife at the victim. The suspect then made statements regarding his allegiance to an Oxnard based criminal street gang. The victim then fled from the scene.

During the course of the investigation, investigators were able to identify the primary suspect, a 15 year old Oxnard resident. While serving today’s search warrant, the juvenile was contacted at the residence and arrested for robbery and street terrorism. The investigation is ongoing.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 2, 2020

“OXNARD TOGETHER” EVENT

The Oxnard Police Department Partners with Local Faith Leaders

to Host an Event Promoting Peace, Unity, and Hospitality.

On Sunday, January 12th, at 3:00 p.m. in Plaza Park, the Oxnard Police Department, along with many local faith leaders, are coming together to hold a community service. The purpose of the event is to bring people of different beliefs together to work toward a common problem. Police Chief Scott Whitney has been working with these faith leaders to organize an interfaith event in which Oxnard can unite and display the strength of our community. The event will also offer an opportunity for all in attendance to help make positive change in the lives of local homeless families and individuals.

Every participating faith group in “Oxnard Together” has committed to working with Oxnard’s Housing Authority to identify and assist specific individuals or families that are facing homelessness.

Chief Whitney stated, “The commitments that some of these groups are making will be life changing for some of our underprivileged. In this modern age, many people don’t know how to leverage their individual skills, capacities and gifts for the direct betterment of the community. Our faith communities are often uniquely qualified to help build resilience in our cities. We’re very excited for this event.”

This interfaith service is expected to last approximately one hour. All are invited to attend.

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:

Paul Carganilla, Community Affairs Manager, Oxnard Police Department

paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7631