OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested with loaded gun and drugs
DATE/TIME:	May 13, 2019 / 8:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	First Street and Eliza Court, Oxnard CA. 93030
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Salazar, 24, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 207-4762
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On Monday, May 13, 2019, at around 8 p.m. officers from the department’s special enforcement unit contacted a known gang member seen riding his bicycle at night without a light in the area of First Street and Eliza Court. The man, Oxnard resident Jose Salazar, 24, is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Officers found a loaded a 9mm-caliber handgun and heroin in Salazar’s possession. He was arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possessing a firearm with a prior violent offense, carrying a loaded firearm and being a person prohibited from carrying a firearm, and possessing a controlled substance with a firearm.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian
DATE/TIME:	May 11, 2019 / 6:49 p.m.
LOCATION:	Olds Road north of Sanford Street, Oxnard
PEDESTRIAN:	10-year-old female Oxnard resident
VEHICLE/DRIVER	1993 red Mercury Tracer Juan Antonio Silva 52-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Phillip Flores, Traffic Investigator
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Phillip Flores, Traffic Officer (805)385-7750 Phillip.Flores@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 11, 2019, at approximately 6:49 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian at Olds Road north of Sanford Street. The pedestrian, a 10-year-old female, sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center.

On May 13, 2019, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office notified the Oxnard Police Department that the 10-year-old pedestrian had succumbed to her injuries sustained because of the collision despite the lifesaving efforts of the Ventura County Medical Center’s staff

Based on the preliminary investigation, officers determined the 10-year-old pedestrian was attempting to cross Olds Rd. just north of Sanford St. and was struck by a 1993 Mercury Tracer traveling northbound. The driver of the Mercury Tracer, identified as 52-year-old Oxnard resident Juan Antonio Silva, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. It is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were involved. The collision is still under investigation.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Phillip Flores at (805) 385-7750 or via email at Phillip.Flores@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/13/19 @ 2:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, Ammunition and Heroin

DATE/TIME:	5/12/19; 1148 hours

LOCATION:	Keel Avenue / Offshore Street, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):	N/A

SUSPECT(S):	Brady Arnold, 34 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org 805-857-4655

DETAILS:

On May 12, 2019 at about 11:48 AM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department detained Brady Arnold, 34 year old Oxnard resident, loitering in the area of Keel Avenue and Offshore Street in possession of a large knife. Arnold was found to be associated with a vehicle parked at the location. During a search of Arnold’s vehicle, Officers located a loaded unregistered firearm, heroin, and narcotic paraphernalia. Arnold was arrested for various weapons charges including being a convicted felon in control of a firearm, a felony. Arnold was also arrested for possession of a dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, both misdemeanors.

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: May 12, 2019 / 3:00 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Incident Leads to Oxnard Man’s Death
DATE/TIME:	May 11, 2019, 11:41 A.M.
LOCATION:	2000 block of Mariposa Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic Male, 30-year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 35-year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 11, 2019, at about 11:41 A.M., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the 1300 block of Bluebell Street regarding a an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. When the police officers arrived at the scene, they located a 30-year old Hispanic male lying in the roadway.

Bystanders provided first-aid to the male as police officers and EMS arrived on-scene. The 30-year old was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. Unfortunately, the 30-year old succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to investigate the incident. Based on information obtained during the investigation, detectives believe an altercation occurred between the two males that resulted in the death of the 30-year old. The motive or cause of the altercation is still being investigated.

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/2000mariposa. 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 Miguel Serrato (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: May 11, 2019, 4:00 p.m.

INCIDENT:	Non-Injury Shooting
DATE/TIME:	May 11, 2019/ 7:29 a.m.
LOCATION:	2300 Block of Dupont Street
VICTIM(S):	23-year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White compact SUV
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander (805) 385-7771 robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 5/11/19, at about 7:29 a.m., a 23-year-old male flagged down a patrol officer near San Mateo and El Dorado Avenue and reported he was riding his bicycle when he was shot at by the driver of an SUV. The victim was not struck by the gunfire. At approximately the same time, the Police Department received several calls of shots fired in the 2300 block of Dupont Street. Investigating officers on scene recovered evidence of a shooting in the 2300 block of Dupont Street. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a white compact sport utility vehicle. An investigation is continuing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/11/19, 1100 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Domestic Violence Incident
DATE/TIME:	May 10, 2019 / 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	5100 block Cypress Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	34-year-old, female Oxnard resident 38-year-old, male Port Hueneme resident
SUSPECT(S):	23-year-old, Hispanic male, 6-00, 280 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, with a dark complexion
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant (805) 385-7756
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	David Walker, Sergeant david.walker@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7756

DETAILS:

On May 10, 2019 at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 5100 block of Cypress Road in South Oxnard regarding a domestic violence incident involving a knife that had just occurred.

When officers arrived, they contacted two victims and determined that the suspect had left the scene prior to the arrival of police. Information was provided by the victims that led officers to believe the suspect had fled into a nearby residence. Officers surrounded the residence and attempted to make contact with the suspect. There was no response at the residence.

The Oxnard Police Department SWAT team responded and a warrant was obtained to search the residence for the wanted suspect. It was later determined that the suspect was not inside the residence and had fled the area prior to the arrival of police. The investigation is ongoing and a person of interest is being sought for questioning. The person is described as a 23-year-old, Hispanic male, 6-00, 280 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and a dark complexion.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Greg Utter at (805) 385-3921, 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: May 10, 2019 at 11:20 p.m.

INCIDENT:	Suspect In Robbery And Stabbing Incident Arrested
DATE/TIME:	May 10, 2019, 5:00 AM
LOCATION:	5300 Block Of Cypress Road
SUSPECT(S):	Javier Flores, 22-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 May 10^th2019 at approximately 5:00 A.M., Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), and the K-9 Unit served a search warrant in the 5300 block of Cypress Road. The search warrant was related to a robbery and stabbing incident that took place on April 7^th 2019, in the 4700 block of Terrace Avenue. During that incident, the victim was confronted and chased by the suspects. At one point, the suspects caught the victim and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the victim was beaten and stabbed. An undisclosed amount of money was stolen by the suspects before they fled.

During the subsequent investigation, investigators were able to determine that Javier Flores, a 22 year old Oxnard resident, was one of the suspects involved in the robbery. During the service of the search warrant this morning, Flores was contacted and arrested for his involvement in the robbery and stabbing. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail for armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. The investigation is ongoing.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Documented Criminal Street Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession
DATE/TIME:	May 9, 2019 / 3:24 p.m.
LOCATION:	Second St. at Sarita Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Alfonso Islas, 25-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 May 9, at 3:24 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) responded to the area of First St. and Rose Ave. reference a call of possibly eight gun shots heard west of the intersection. The shots were heard by another Oxnard officer that was conducting traffic enforcement in the area. As the officers arrived and began checking the area, the located documented Oxnard criminal street gang member Alfonso Islas.

The officers contacted Islas reference the gun shots that were heard in the area and discovered that Islas was in possession of a semi-automatic handgun that was concealed in his pocket. Islas was charged with several firearms related violations.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 9, 2019 / 1630 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Officer-Involved Shooting Update
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. (Original incident occurred on Friday, May 3, 2019, at approximately 6:58 a.m.)
LOCATION:	480 North Rose Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	17 year-old female, Oxnard resident, name withheld due to age
PREPARED BY:	Sharon Giles, Investigative Services Commander Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org
MEDIA FOLLOW UP CONTACT INFO:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager (805) 342-8292 Melissa.Valdez@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The purpose of this news release is to provide the public with updated information concerning the May 3, 2019 officer-involved shooting that occurred on the 400 block of North Rose Avenue.

Officer Timothy Roberts was the one officer that fired his handgun in this incident. A second officer had arrived on scene and was retrieving what is commonly referred to as a “beanbag” firing shotgun from the back of his patrol vehicle as the shooting occurred. This “less lethal” shotgun is intended to serve as an option in situations such as this. The second officer did not discharge his firearm or the shotgun.

The Oxnard Police Department is also releasing Officer Roberts’ body worn camera video, which captured the incident. Portions of the video footage have been blurred to protect the juvenile’s privacy.

Overview of Incident

During the morning hours of Friday, May 3, 2019, the Oxnard Police Department’s dispatch center received multiple calls from a female reporting a woman with a knife in the area of 1835 San Gorgonio, and then behind the Carl’s Jr. on the 400 block of North Rose Avenue. The female was described as being 18 years in age, wearing a red shirt and blue shorts. During the first call to the dispatch center, it was reported that she “seems disturbed” and that she was walking around and waving a knife. The caller also indicated that the female was possibly armed with a gun. The caller recontacted dispatch three (3) additional times, and during these calls stated that the female was “getting increasingly worse” and that she was screaming and threatening people.

Oxnard Police Officer Timothy Roberts arrived on scene first, and made verbal contact with a female in the dirt field behind the business. The female approached, and then brandished a large kitchen knife (pictured below) at the officer. The officer drew his handgun and made several verbal requests for her to drop the weapon. The female ignored and expressly refused the officer’s requests, and began to advance on him. The officer retreated in an attempt to create space between them. The officer continued to give the female verbal commands to drop the weapon as he retreated backwards through the parking lot. As the second officer arrived on scene and was retrieving a “beanbag” shotgun, the female ran directly towards Officer Roberts with the knife in her hand. Officer Roberts fired his weapon, and the female was struck by gunfire. Officers promptly rendered first aid to her until medical personnel arrived on scene.

The video contains graphic content and viewer discretion is advised. The female’s face has been blurred because of her age. Audio that identifies her by name has also been redacted.

During the incident, the female brandished a large kitchen knife. A picture of the actual knife is shown below:

During the investigation, detectives determined that the multiple calls made into the Oxnard Police Department’s dispatch center came from the phone that was in the female’s possession. Detectives have also discovered evidence that supports the position that the female deliberately intended to be shot by an officer.

At the time of this news release the female is in an area hospital in “critical but stable” condition. A criminal investigation is continuing.

The public may view the video by clicking on the following link:

https://youtu.be/KMpSY3I68A8

Officer Roberts has been employed by the Oxnard Police Department since 2015, and is currently assigned to the Department’s Patrol Division. At the time of this update, he is on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure for officer-involved shootings.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident. Detectives are requesting that anyone who might have witnessed the incident, or has additional information to contact Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174 or by email at jeff.kay@oxnardpd.org. Detectives are also encouraging anyone who video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident to upload media directly to detectives via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/480northrose

Date / Time prepared: Thursday, May 9, 2019 @ 2:00 P.M.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department’s 20th Annual Memorial Ceremony
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, May 15, 2019, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
LOCATION:	251 South C Street, Oxnard, California
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-8300 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, the Oxnard Police Department will be hosting its 20th Annual Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony will occur in front of the Oxnard Police Department.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Decades later, the event became known as National Police Week. This year, National Police Week is from Sunday, May 12, 2019, to Saturday, May 18, 2019. During National Police Week, thousands of law enforcement officers and survivors travel to Washington D.C. and other parts of the United States to honor those officers that made the ultimate sacrifice.

Our Memorial Ceremony will honor Oxnard’s seven fallen police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Each officer made the ultimate sacrifice while proudly wearing the badge of the Oxnard Police Department and bravely working to keep the City of Oxnard safe.

Our fallen Oxnard Police Officers are:

Deputy Constable Andrew McNaughton

End of Watch – March 23, 1906

Constable William E. Kelley

End of Watch – August 20, 1921

Officer Albert Gasperetti

End of Watch – April 15, 1956

Officer Frederick J. Clark

End of Watch – October 12, 1971

Senior Officer John Adair

End of Watch – October 7, 1980

Officer James E. O’Brien

End of Watch – December 2, 1993

Officer James R. Jensen, Jr.

End of Watch – March 13, 1996

The ceremony is open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend to honor our fallen police officers, and pay tribute to all law enforcement officers who continue to serve.

Several streets surrounding the Oxnard Police Department will be closed beginning at 7:00 am until approximately 12:00 pm. Vehicle traffic will be diverted from the area and intersections will be controlled by police personnel. Motorists traveling through the area should expect minor delays and are asked to avoid the area if they are not attending the ceremony. The following intersections will be closed:

Northbound C Street from Fourth Street
Westbound Third Street from B Street
Eastbound Third Street from D Street
Southbound C Street from Second Street

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 8, 2019, at 2:00 pm

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