NEWS RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: October 21, 2024
SUBJECT: Officer Involved Shooting
LOCATION: 3700 block of Leeward Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT: Cesar Ayalay Arteaga, 34-year-old male, Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Jaime Miranda, Sergeant
(805) 385-7632 (Tues-Fri 7 am – 5 pm)
[email protected] (after hours)
At approximately 8:15 PM on October 21, 2024, Oxnard police officers responded to a call for service of shots fired from a vehicle in the 3700 block of Leeward Way. Once on scene, officers saw a male suspect who matched the description provided by the caller.
Officers contacted the suspect, who was seen armed with a firearm. The officers gave commands to him and attempted to gain his compliance. The suspect was uncooperative and would not put down the firearm. Officers continued to attempt to de-escalate the situation. The suspect continued to be uncooperative and eventually pointed the firearm at the officers. As this occurred, two officers fired their department-issued weapons at the suspect, striking him. Officers, followed by emergency medical services personnel, rendered medical aid. The suspect was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for further medical treatment. At the time of this news release, he was listed as being in stable condition. No other persons were injured.
Sergeant David McAlpine and Officer Ricardo Garcia were among the Oxnard Police Department personnel who responded to the call. Sergeant McApline and Officer Garcia discharged their firearms during the incident. The involved officers are assigned to the Oxnard Police Department’s Patrol Division.
The involved officers’ tenures are listed as follows:
- Sergeant David McAlpine has been employed by the Oxnard Police Department since November 2008. Prior to the Oxnard Police Department, he was a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department for 2 years. Sergeant McApline was involved in a prior officer-involved shooting in 2012.
- Officer Ricardo Garcia has been employed by the Oxnard Police Department since April 2022. He has no prior officer-involved shootings.
The suspect was identified as Cesar Ayala Arteaga, a 34-year-old Oxnard resident. Arteaga was hospitalized after the incident for the injuries he sustained during the shooting incident. On October 29, 2024, Arteaga was discharged from the hospital and booked into the Ventura County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon, exhibiting a deadly weapon at a police officer, negligently discharging a firearm, and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Arteaga’s bail was set at $1,000,000.00.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is continuing its investigation into this incident. Detectives are requesting anyone who might have witnessed the incident or has additional information contact Detective Meagan Tobey at (805) 385-7755 or [email protected]
DATE: October 29th, 2024
SUBJECT: Halloween Safety
CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant
(805)385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7am-5pm) │[email protected]
Be Safe, Not Spooky This Halloween:
Drivers Be Alert for Little Ghosts and Goblins on the Go
As Halloween approaches, ghosts and goblins of all ages are getting ready to head out for trick-or-treating fun. To make sure the holiday stays as safe as it is spooky, the Oxnard Police Department has put together a set of safety tips for parents, kids, and drivers. Let’s work together to keep Halloween safe and memorable for everyone.
Because of the parties, trick-or-treating and other festivities, Halloween night can be especially dangerous on our nation’s roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), adults between the ages of 21 and 34 had the highest percentage (54%) of fatalities in drunk-driving crashes on Halloween night between 2018 and 2022.
Whether you are celebrating Halloween or enjoying the night out, the Oxnard Police Department offers the following tips for families to be as safe as possible and share the road safely:
Drivers
· Slow down and watch out for more foot traffic in residential neighborhoods.
· Take extra time looking for trick-or-treaters at intersections and entering/exiting driveways.
· Never drive distracted or impaired.
· If you are heading to a local bar, restaurant or house party and plan to drink, bring the designated sober driver with you, use public transit or a rideshare service, or stay the night.
Parents/Caregivers and Trick-or-Treaters
· Make sure costumes fit to prevent trips and falls.
· Decorate costumes and bags/buckets with reflective tape.
· Have kids use flashlights or glow sticks to make it easier for drivers to see them.
· Walk on sidewalks, when available. Avoid darting into the street or crossing between parked cars.
· Stick to familiar, well-lit routes.
· Look both ways before crossing the street. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 29, 2024
SUBJECT: Indecent Exposure Arrest near School
LOCATION: 800 Block West Hill Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT: Romeo Cruz-Olivera, 37 years
CONTACT: Hannah Estrada, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 (Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM) [email protected]
On October 22, 2024, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a report of indecent exposure and child annoyance of a minor in the 800 block of West Hill Street. The female victim was reportedly walking home from school when the suspect called her toward his parked vehicle. As she approached the car, the suspect made inappropriate comments, and an indecent exposure occurred.
The Oxnard Police Department School Resource Officers, in close collaboration with the Family Protection Unit, diligently followed up on the information provided. This collaborative effort led to the identification and subsequent arrest of the suspect, 37-year-old Romeo Olivera, earlier today for indecent exposure and child annoyance.
If you have any information regarding this case or any other criminal activity, we encourage you to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600 or online via our website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. Your safety is our priority, and you can choose to remain anonymous. You can do so by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or by visiting this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 29, 2024 / 2:30 pm
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 26, 2024 (11:35 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest
SUSPECT: Salvador Aguilar, 19-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 3500 Block South. B Street
CONTACT: Enrique Alvarez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 [email protected]
(Friday – Sunday 6 PM – 6 AM)
On October 26, 2024, at about 11:35 p.m., Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a loud music call in the 3500 block of South. B Street. Upon arrival, officers observed several subjects outside the front of the residence as officers overheard a single gunshot. Officers observed the subject with the gun fleeing the area. Several officers set up a containment around the residence as the suspect, 19-year-old Salvador Aguilar, fled toward A Street. The subject was taken into custody without incident. No shooting victims were located. Officers discovered a 9mm loaded handgun in the immediate area where Aguilar was arrested. Aguilar was identified as the shooter and was arrested for several firearms violations that included being a prohibited person in possession of a loaded handgun.
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.
Patrol Sergeant
Jason Radcliffe
Oxnard P.D.
Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Dayshift
DATE: October 26, 2024
SUBJECT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Results
CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant
(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | [email protected]
Four impaired drivers arrested during DUI checkpoint and saturation.
On October 25, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department held a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Rose Avenue and Patton Court. There was also a simultaneous city-wide DUI saturation. The operation resulted in four arrests for impaired driving, two arrests for driving while suspended for previous DUI’s, and twelve citations for driving while unlicensed.
Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.
Funding for this checkpoint and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 26, 2024
SUBJECT: DEA National Prescription Take Back
LOCATION: Oxnard, California
CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7623 (Tue-Fri, 10AM-8PM) [email protected]
On October 26, 2024, the Oxnard Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) collaborated with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and hosted the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEU hosted today’s event in the lobby of the Police Department.
Take Back Day offered free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide. In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed tons of medication from circulation since its inception.
We would like to thank community in participating in today’s event. Although this is the last of the year, we encourage the public to continue to remove unnecessary prescription drugs as they pose a public safety risk and prevent addictions. Please contact the Oxnard Police Department or visit www.DEATakeBAck.com for further information on how to dispose unneeded medications.
Today’s event along, as well as the collection of pharmaceuticals collected from our patrol officers during the past year, netted approximately 700 pounds of tablets, capsules, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
Anyone with information regarding with ongoing illegal narcotic activity 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.
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NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 26, 2024
SUBJECT: DEA National Prescription Take Back
LOCATION: Oxnard, California
CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7623 (Tue-Fri, 10AM-8PM) [email protected]
On October 26, 2024, the Oxnard Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) collaborated with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and hosted the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEU hosted today’s event in the lobby of the Police Department.
Take Back Day offered free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide. In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed tons of medication from circulation since its inception.
We would like to thank community in participating in today’s event. Although this is the last of the year, we encourage the public to continue to remove unnecessary prescription drugs as they pose a public safety risk and prevent addictions. Please contact the Oxnard Police Department or visit www.DEATakeBAck.com for further information on how to dispose unneeded medications.
Today’s event along, as well as the collection of pharmaceuticals collected from our patrol officers during the past year, netted approximately 700 pounds of tablets, capsules, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
Anyone with information regarding with ongoing illegal narcotic activity 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.
Jose Velazquez | Sergeant
Drug Enforcement Unit | FBI Drug & Money Laundering Task Force
Oxnard Police Department
251 South C St. | Oxnard, California 93030
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 24, 2024
SUBJECT: Search Warrant at Residence for Unlawfully Maintaining a Drug House
LOCATION: 2900 block of Paula Circle
CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7623 (Tue – Fri 10AM-8PM) [email protected]
During the past month, the Oxnard Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into narcotic sales in District 4, which is located in the southern part of Oxnard. The investigation led to the identification of several residences associated to narcotic sales. Multiple search warrants were executed at these residences in District 4 resulting in narcotic and gun related arrests, including, a suspect who fled from officers and barricaded himself in a residence.
As the investigation progressed, DEU detectives identified a residence located in the 2900 block of Paula Circle which was maintaining and allowing the selling and use of controlled substances in and around the residence. This behavior became a nuisance to the neighborhood by affecting the quality of life due to the narcotic activity. Additionally, over 30 calls for service were generated for the past two years for narcotic activity, and fentanyl overdoses – one fatal overdose. DEU detectives gathered sufficient evidence allowing them to secure a search warrant pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 11366.
On October 24, 2024, DEU detectives, with the assistance of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office – Special Crimes Unit, Oxnard Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing Team, and the Oxnard Police Department’s Patrol Division, executed the search warrant. In total, 14 adults were arrested for narcotic related charges and/or outstanding warrants. Detectives located suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine packaged for sales along with evidence related to illegal narcotic usage. All 14 adults were transported to the Oxnard Police Department’s jail facility for booking.
Inside the residence DEU detectives observed evidence that required the City of Oxnard’s Code Compliance and Animal Safety to respond. In addition, Adult Protective Services were notified. DEU detectives will be working closely with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure this type of activity discontinues at the residence.
This operation could not have been done without the assistance of the Oxnard Police Department’s Police Service Officers and Traffic Service Assistants.
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.
DATE: October 22, 2024
SUBJECT: DUI Checkpoint and DUI Enforcement Patrols (10-25-24)
CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant
(805) 385-7847 | [email protected]
Oxnard Police Department to hold DUI Checkpoint and use extra officers to patrol for suspected impaired drivers
The Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers working patrol on Friday, October 25, 2024, specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. The DUI Checkpoint and DUI patrols will be from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
DUI checkpoints and patrols are done in locations with a history of DUI-related collisions and arrests. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.
The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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