INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	April 27, 2019 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Saturday

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

The Oxnard Police Department offers these reminders to ensure you have a safe night of fun that doesn’t involve a DUI:

Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation – to get home.
See someone who is clearly impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home.
Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who are drinking and how they are getting home.

Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not! Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be upwards of $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension, and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 25, 2019 / 1:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Separate Auto Theft Investigations Lead to Arrests
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue and Gonzales Road; Garfield Avenue and Cooper Road
SUSPECT(S):	Baltazar Martinez, 30, years old Monique Rodriguez, 30 years old
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mancha, Sergeant 805-385-7632
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Charles Buttell, Detective Charles.buttell@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On April 22, 2019, members of the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force were working in collaboration with members of the Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force (VenCATT) to address stolen vehicle issues in the City of Oxnard. Detectives recovered a 2012 Honda Accord in the area of Rose Avenue and Gonzales Road. Baltazar Martinez, 30 years old was arrested for driving the stolen vehicle, identity theft, and various narcotics-related charges.

On April 23, 2019, members of the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force recovered a 2003 Toyota Corolla in the area of Garfield Avenue and Cooper Road. Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver identified as Monique Rodriguez, 30 years old. Rodriguez arrested for driving a stolen vehicle and for possession of stolen property.

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 25, 2019, at 2 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multi-Location Search Warrant Service
DATE/TIME:	April 24, 2019, 5:00 AM
LOCATION:	Multiple Locations In The City Of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Mark Hernandez, 18-Year-Old Oxnard Resident Antonio Soto, 32-Year-Old Port Hueneme Resident Gabriel Guillen, 18-Year-Old Oxnard Resident Cristobal Gonzalez, 19-Year-Old Oxnard Resident Jose Villafana Cruz, 40-Year-Old Oxnard Resident 17-Year-Old Port Hueneme Resident 17-Year-Old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Carey Everhart, Detective carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6228

DETAILS:

On April 24^th at approximately 5:00 A.M., Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit served search warrants at 17 different locations within the City of Oxnard and Port Hueneme. The service of the warrants involved over 150 personnel from the Oxnard Police Department, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, Ventura Police Department, Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, Port Hueneme Police Department, and the Ventura County Probation Department.

The search warrant was related to a series of violent crimes committed by members of an Oxnard based criminal street gang over a year long period. These crimes included robberies, shootings, and stabbings. Of the 17 locations, 13 were in the South and East Districts of Oxnard, including several in the Southwinds Neighborhood, and four were in the City of Port Hueneme. During the service, a significant amount of gang paraphernalia was seized. In addition, five adults and two juveniles were taken into custody for outstanding warrants, probation violations, and possession of narcotics paraphernalia.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery to Business
DATE/TIME:	4/25/19, 9:10 a.m.
LOCATION:	1000 block of West Wooley Road
VICTIM(S):	Undisclosed
SUSPECT(S):	Black, male, 50 years old, tall, thin build, black jacket and brown hat
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Late model dark colored four door Toyota Matrix
LOSS:	Undisclosed
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander (805) 385-7771 robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 4/25/19, at around 9:10 a.m., the above described suspect entered a restaurant in 1000 block of West Wooley Road, produced a handgun, and demanded money. The clerk handed over an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect fled through the back door and escaped in the above described vehicle.

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: 4/25/19, 1135 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Elderly Female Dies from Previous Assault
DATE/TIME:	April 22, 2019, 8:36 a.m.
LOCATION:	Sixth Street and A Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Armida Castro, a 71-year-old female
SUSPECT(S):	Adam Barcenas, a 56-year-old Hispanic male
PREPARED BY:	Scott Aaron, Sergeant (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Scott Aaron, Sergeant (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org Sharon Giles, Commander (805) 385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

April 13, 2019, at about 11:45 a.m., Ms. Armida Castro was the victim of a battery near the intersection of Sixth and A Street, in the City of Oxnard. During the original call for service, Ms. Castro declined medical attention for her injuries.

Later in the night of April 13th, Ms. Castro was transported to the hospital for treatment for her injuries she sustained earlier from the assault. She was admitted to the hospital due to complications related to her injuries. She was hospitalized for six days and released. She returned to the hospital on April 21st for further treatment at which time she passed away.

On April 23, 2019, the Oxnard Police Department was notified by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office that Ms. Castro’s death was ruled as a homicide. Ms. Castro’s death is the fourth homicide of 2019 in the City of Oxnard. The Major Crimes Detectives are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

Adam Barcenas was arrested on April 13, 2019, for two counts of felony elder abuse and battery along with a parole violation. He has an extensive history of violence, disorderly conduct, and robbery. He remains in the custody of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office without bail. Barcenas has not been formally charged with homicide at this time.

Investigators 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/6thandastreet. 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 individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Investigators are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Detective Jacob Jundef (805) 385-7860.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 23, 2019, 5:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	April 22, 2019, 7:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	400 block of Raspberry Place, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Belmontes, 29, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Steve Trickle, Sergeant steve.trickle@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Steve Trickle, Sergeant steve.trickle@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 4/22/2019, Oxnard police officers located an occupied stolen vehicle in the Wal Mart shopping center in the 2000 block of North Rose Ave. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop and the suspect vehicle failed to yield and was pursued through several neighborhoods in North Oxnard. Suspect Belmontes fled from the stolen vehicle on foot in the area of Orchard Place and Oxnard Blvd. After a lengthy foot pursuit, suspect Belmontes was ultimately located trying to gain access into a residence in the 400 block of Raspberry Place. Belmontes was arrested for felony evading, driving a stolen vehicle, and various narcotics related charges.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 20, 2019, at 2:58 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Firearm and Narcotics Possession
DATE/TIME:	April 22, 2019 / 3:35 p.m.
LOCATION:	2700 Block of El Dorado Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	17-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Martin Cook, Senior Officer Martin.cook@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On April 22, at 3:35 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) observed several individuals loitering at the 2700 block of El Dorado Avenue that are known to be documented criminal street gang members, just after a call of a shooting victim was reported in the immediate area. The officers contacted the subjects, and found that one of the individuals, a 17 year-old Oxnard resident, was in possession of .22 caliber ammunition.

The officers conducted a search of the immediate area around the subjects, and located a loaded .22 caliber sawed-off bolt action rifle concealed in nearby bushes with a bag of numerous Xanax pills. The 17 year-old was ultimately arrested for numerous charges relating to firearms possession and narcotics.

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: April 22, 2019 / 2100 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession
DATE/TIME:	April 20, 2019 / 7:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 blk E. Pleasant Valley Rd., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Martin Dominguez, 23-year-old, Oxnard 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 April 20, at 7:40 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) observed Martin Dominguez in the 100 block of East Pleasant Valley. The officers immediately identified Dominguez as a documented criminal street gang member who was on supervised release (probation).

The officers attempted to stop Dominguez to exercise his court ordered search terms. Dominguez attempted to flee but was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. Officers searched Dominguez incident to his arrest and located a handgun concealed in Dominguez’ waistband. Dominguez was arrested for numerous charges relating to firearms possession.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 20, 2019 / 2100 hours

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury traffic collision
DATE/TIME:	April 19, 2019 / 4:00 pm
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Road at Longfellow Way, Oxnard
VEHICLE/OCCUPANTS:	White 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Driver: Maximino Diaz 23 year old Oxnard resident Passenger: 36 year old Male Oxnard resident Passenger: 26 year old Male Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Paul Knapp, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Alvaro Pulido, Traffic Officer (805)385-7750 alvaro.pulido@oxnardpd.org

UPDATE:

On April 19, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department was contacted by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office and advised that passenger Juan Gonzalez Diaz, one of the injured passengers in the below listed traffic collision died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision on January 13, 2019. The traffic unit is currently working with the District Attorney’s Office on this investigation.

DETAILS:

On January 13, 2018, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Longfellow Way in the City of Oxnard. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a white 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser was involved in a single vehicle traffic collision. The vehicle left the roadway and collided with a palm tree and a brick wall. The driver, identified as Maximino Diaz received minor injuries. The two male passengers received serious injuries and were transported to Ventura County Medical Center. They are currently in the ICU unit.

Based on the preliminary investigation, traffic investigators determined the Chrysler PT Cruiser was travelling west on Pleasant Valley Road at a high rate of speed when it lost control and left the roadway. The driver, Maximino Diaz, was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He was cooperative with officers and after an investigation; he was subsequently arrested for felony driving under the influence of alcohol.

The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Officer Alvaro Pulido at (805) 385-7750 or via email at alvaro.pulido@oxnardpd.org.

DUI saturation patrols will take place in areas with high frequencies of DUI collisions and/or arrests. In 2017, 1,120 people were killed in alcohol-involved crashes on California roads.

In recent years, California has seen an increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages drivers to follow these tips to avoid a DUI:

Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation – to get home.

See someone who is clearly impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home.
Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/13/19 @ 5:00 a.m.

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	4/19/19; 2130 hours
LOCATION:	400 block of Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Larios, 29 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Commander Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Kevin Baysinger Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On April 20, 2019 at about 9:30PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the 400 block of Cuesta Del Mar. The vehicle abruptly stopped and both the driver and passenger exited the vehicle and attempted to flee. The passenger, Larios, discarded a loaded firearm as he fled. Officers detained Larios and later arrested him for possessing a loaded firearm, a felony. The driver, a 21 year old Oxnard resident, was arrested for possession of a dangerous substance, a misdemeanor.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 20, 2019 / 1:30AM