OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant/ Robbery Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	August 1, 2019, 5:00 AM
LOCATION:	1400 Block Of West Elm Street
SUSPECT(S):	16-Year-Old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Carey Everhart, Detective [email protected] (805) 486-6228

DETAILS:

On August 1^st2019 at approximately 5:00 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 1400 block of West Elm Street. The search warrant was related to a robbery investigation involving members of an Oxnard based criminal street gang which occurred on July 20^th 2019 in the area of Durley Park.

During that incident, the suspects approached the victim, battered him, and stole his personal belongings. During the crime, one of the suspects claimed allegiance to an Oxnard based criminal street gang. During the subsequent investigation, investigators were able to identify a 16 year old Oxnard resident as the primary suspect. During this morning’s search warrant, the suspect was taken into custody and lodged in Juvenile Hall with charges of robbery and street terrorism (gang enhancement). Items of evidentiary value were located during the search. 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:	Narcotics / Elder Abuse Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 26, 2019 @ 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	1300 Blk of Holly Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Christian Leanos, 47 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brandon Ordelheide [email protected], 805-256-5121

DETAILS:

On July 26, 2019, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department SWAT Team and K-9 Unit served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Holly Avenue in reference to ongoing narcotics activity.

During the service of the search warrant, Christian Leanos was found inside of the residence. A search of the residence revealed a quantity of Methamphetamine, Heroin, and paraphernalia, consistent with narcotics sales.

Christian Leanos was arrested for maintaining a drug house, a felony, and possession of narcotics for sale, a felony.

Additionally, Christian Leanos was additionally charged with Elder Abuse, a felony, after investigators determined that he was financially and mentally abusing an elderly person since February of 2019.

This is an ongoing investigation. 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:	Arrest for Possession of a Loaded Firearm and Narcotics for Sales
DATE/TIME:	July 25, 2019 / 9:05 p.m.
LOCATION:	900 Block of S. A Street
SUSPECT:	Jorge Ortiz, 32 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brian Woolley (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On July 25, 2019, at approximately 9:05 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a parking lot in the 900 block of S. A Street in reference to suspicious circumstances involving a female heard screaming near a black vehicle.

When officers arrived, they located two occupied vehicles, one of which matched the vehicle described in the original call. At the scene, officers contacted four adult males including suspect Jorge Ortiz. As officers detained Ortiz for further investigation, he fled from them on foot. Officers chased Ortiz a short distance and observed him discard a firearm before being taken into custody at the conclusion of the foot pursuit. A loaded .38 caliber revolver was found at the scene of the arrest. During a subsequent search of his person, Ortiz was found to have two additional speed loaders for the revolver. A search of his property revealed a large quantity of narcotics prepared for sales and additional items of narcotics paraphernalia.

Ortiz is a convicted felon and currently on parole for charges related to criminal threats. He also has prior convictions of firearms possession. Ortiz was booked into Ventura County Jail on several weapons charges and possession of narcotics for sales.

At the scene, officers did not locate a female who was in need of police assistance.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 26, 2019 / 0130 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Members Arrested for Firearm/ Ammunition Possession and Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	July 21, 2019 / 4:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	1500 Block of Morris Street, Oxnard CA 93030 200 Sarita Drive, Oxnard CA. 93030
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Emmanuel Estrella, 28 years old, Oxnard resident Jose Ibarra, 23 years old, Oxnard resident Priscilla Bautista, 25 years old, Oxnard resident Samara Eaves, 24 years old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Martin Cook, Senior Officer [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

On July 21th, at 4:00 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were in the Colonia neighborhood reference recent gang activity. Officers observed a subject whom they knew had warrants for his arrest, Emmanuel Estrella (28 yrs), enter a Honda Odyssey van that was parked in the driveway of a residence in the 200 block of Sarita Drive with two females later identified as Priscilla Bautista (25 yrs) and Samara Eaves (24 yrs). A traffic stop was conducted to contact Estrella for his warrants, and officers discovered that the Honda Odyssey van had been stolen out of the City of Ventura earlier in the day. The driver, Bautista, was arrested for driving and possessing a stolen vehicle. The passenger, Eaves, was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant. Estrella was arrested at that time for his misdemeanor warrants.

Officer responded to the residence of Jose Ibarra (23 yrs) reference a probation search at the residence per Ibarra’s search terms, and the fact that a stolen vehicle had just left the residence. During the probation search, a sawed-off and unregistered 20-gauge shotgun and ammunition were located. Both Estrella and Ibarra are documented criminal street gang members in the City of Oxnard and are both prohibited persons from possessing firearms. Due to the circumstances in which the firearm was located, both Ibarra and Estrella were arrested and charged with numerous firearms 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.

Jose Ibarra
Emmanuel Estrella
Samara Eaves
Priscilla Bautista
Recovered Shotgun

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Juvenile in Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	July 20, 2019 / 8:47 p.m.
LOCATION:	400 Block of Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	16-year-old male, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Todd Johnson, Officer [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On July 20, at approximately 8:47 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) conducted a directed patrol in the Southwinds Neighborhood, in response to the concerns of residents regarding recent gang activity. The specific focus of the enforcement detail included the apartment complexes between the 200 and 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar.

During the enforcement detail, SEU officers contacted a 16-year-old juvenile, Oxnard resident, in the 400 block of Cuesta Del Mar. During a search of the juvenile, officers located a loaded firearm inside an empty bag of potato chips the juvenile was holding. The firearm was determined to be unregistered. Officer arrested the juvenile on several firearm related charges and transported him to Juvenile Hall.

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. So far this year, officers have seized approximately 12 firearms in the Southwinds Neighborhood from gang members, and associates. The SEU is committed to prioritizing focusing zero-tolerance gang enforcement efforts on Cuesta Del Mar in an effort to reduce gang activity in the area, and improve the quality of life for the residents.

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: July 20, 2019 / 2145 hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	July 20, 2019 / 1:23 p.m.
LOCATION:	Victoria Avenue north of Gum Tree Street, Oxnard
DRIVER/VEHICLE:	62-year-old male Port Hueneme resident – 2018 Black Harley Davidson
PREPARED BY:	Jose Diaz, Traffic Officer (805) 200-5668 jose.diaz@oxnardpdorg
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jose Diaz, Traffic Officer (805) 200-5668 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On July 20, 2019, at approximately 1:23 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a single vehicle collision which occurred on Victoria Avenue north of Gum Tree Street. When officers arrived, they discovered a motorcyclist in the roadway with fatal injuries.

Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that the motorcyclist had been traveling northbound on Victoria Avenue approaching Olivas Park Drive when he lost control of the motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the guardrail and the motorcyclist was ejected.

It is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were involved. The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information about this collision is urged to contact Officer Jose Diaz at (805) 200-5668 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 20, 2019 / 4:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrests for Attempted Robbery and Vandalism
DATE/TIME:	July 19, 2019/ 9:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	3400 Albany Drive
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Alfredo Mejia, Oxnard resident (age 24) Rodrigo Tapia, Oxnard resident (age 24)
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Robin Whitney, Commander (805) 385-7771 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 7/19/19, at about 9:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to an attempted robbery that just occurred in the 3400 block of Albany Drive. The victim reported he saw two suspects tagging a wall in the alley of Albany Drive. The two suspects then approached the victim, asked him where he was from, brandished a knife, and asked him what he had on him. The victim, fearing he would be robbed, fled on foot and called the police. A responding officer searching the area came across two individuals matching the descriptions provided in the alley of the 700 block of Tamarac. Suspects Mejia and Tapia were detained and were positively identified during an infield line-up. Investigating officers located evidence of both crimes nearby. Suspects Mejia and Tapia were subsequently arrested for the felony charges of attempted robbery and vandalism.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7/20/19, 0100 hours

INCIDENT:	Arrests for Firearms Related Charges and Violation of County Probation
DATE/TIME:	July 18, 2019 / 7:55 p.m.
LOCATION:	Yucca St and J St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Gilberto Rodriguez, age 37, Oxnard resident Pedro Collazo, age 23, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Todd Johnson, Officer [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On July 18, at approximately 7:55 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Yucca and J Street. Officers contacted the driver, suspect Gilberto Rodriguez, and one of the passengers, Pedro Collazo, who was determined to be on probation with search terms.

Officers performed a search of the vehicle and located a concealed loaded firearm where suspect Rodriguez was seated. The firearm was determined to be unregistered and Rodriguez was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Rodriguez was arrested for the felony charges of possession of a loaded firearm with a prior conviction, possession of an unregistered firearm, and possession of a loaded firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance.

Passenger Collazo was arrested for a felony charge of violating the terms of his probation.

Rodriguez

Collazo

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 18, 2019 / 2130 hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Death of Newborn
DATE/TIME: July 19, 2019 @ 7:53 a.m.
LOCATION: 1600 N. Rose Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Withheld
SUSPECT(S): Andrea Torralba, 20 year old Oxnard resident
David Villa, 21 Year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:
Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: Sergeant Brandon Ordelheide
[email protected], 805-256-5121

Commander Sharon Giles, 805-385-7620
[email protected]

DETAILS:

On July 19, 2019, at approximately 7:53 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to St. John’s Medical Center, 1600 N. Rose Ave, regarding a suspicious injury report. Officers arrived on scene and learned that a newborn infant was in critical condition with suspicious injuries.

Detectives from the Family Protection Unit responded to assist in the investigation. During the investigation, Detectives learned that the victim’s mother, Andrea Torralba, and her boyfriend, David Villa, strangled the victim until he was unconscious.

Medical staff was notified that the infant was unresponsive and, despite the efforts of the medical team, the infant succumbed to his injuries.

Andrea Torralba and David Villa were both arrested for assault on a child by means of force resulting in the child’s death, a Felony, and their bail has been set at $1,000,000.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact Detective Juan Morales at (805) 385-3922, 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:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 18, 2019 / 7:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	1400 block of Guava St., Oxnard CA. 93030
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Alejandro Portillo, 21 years old, Oxnard resident Elena Leal, 21 years old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander (805) 385-7771 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander (805) 385-7771 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On July 18th, at 7:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Guava Street reference a female brandishing a BB gun and discharging it in the alley accompanied by a male. A witness stated that they left the area in a dark SUV. Officers arrived in the area and located a vehicle matching the description in the area and contacted Alejandro Portillo and Elena Leal. A records check revealed that Portillo and Leal were on probation and had valid search terms. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a .22 caliber rifle and narcotic smoking devices. Officers searched both Leal and Portillo and found that they were in possession of methamphetamine.

The .22 caliber rifle that was located in the vehicle had been modified and cut down to under 26” which is a Felony “Short Barreled Rifle” under Penal Code Section 33215 PC. A photo of the rifle is attached to this media release. Portillo was arrested for drug and firearms possession violations 33215 PC, 11364 H&S, 25400 PC, 11370.1 H&S (a felony), and 11377 H&S.

Leal was arrested for 11377 H&S for drug possession.

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: July 18, 2019 / 1245 Hours