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.

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 20, 2019 / 1:30AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting and Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	April 17, 2019, 7:26 p.m.
LOCATION:	200 Block of Cuesta Del Mar, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT(S):	Withheld
PREPARED BY:	Scott Aaron, Sergeant (805)385-7763 scott.aaron@oxnarrdpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Carey Everhart, Detective (805) 486-6228 carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 04/17/19 at approximately 7:26 p.m. there was a shooting in the 200 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive, in the City of Oxnard. An Oxnard police officer was in the area at the time of the shooting and located the suspect vehicle as it was leaving the area. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended once the vehicle collided into a cinder block wall. Both occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody and a firearm was located near the scene of the termination of the vehicle pursuit.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who 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/cuestadelmarvcu. 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.

Officers were unable to locate a victim from the shooting. The suspect’s names are being withheld pending further investigation. If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 18, 2019, 11:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard’s Third Homicide of the Year
DATE/TIME:	April 17, 2019, 1:34 p.m.
LOCATION:	200 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic Male, 30’s, Name withheld
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 April 17, 2019, at about 1:34 p.m., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with Emergency Medical Services responded to the south alley of the 200 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive for reports of a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found the victim in the alley suffering from gunshot injuries. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center where the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who 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/cuestadelmar. 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 any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Detectives are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669. You can also provide valuable information and remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 17, 2019, 4:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Adult

DATE/TIME:	4/15/19; 1440 hours

LOCATION:	City of Oxnard or Camarillo

VICTIM(S):	Wesley Fenton, 41 years

PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Dale McAlpine (805) 857-4655 Dale.McAlpine@OxnardPD.Org

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult male, Mr. Wesley Fenton, 41 years old. On April, 12^th, Mr Fenton left his home in the 5200 block of Hidalgo Street in the City of Camarillo. Mr. Fenton was last observed in the area of the 101 Freeway and Oxnard Blvd the same day, around 2:40 PM. Mr. Fenton is described as a white male, 5’-11” / 170 pounds, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and grey sweat pants. He is known to frequent the area of Channel Islands Blvd and Saviers Rd. If you see Mr. Fenton, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 15, 2019 @ 1540 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, Ammunition and Methamphetamine
DATE/TIME:	April 14, 2019 / 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	5200 Saviers Rd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jerome Senin, 37 Years Old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn, Sergeant Robert.flinn@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On April 14, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle stopped in the 5200 block of Saviers Rd. Jerome Senin, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was unable to provide proper documentation to operate a motor vehicle. Senin consented to a search of his vehicle and during that search, officers’ located methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a 40 cal. Handgun with ammunition. Senin was arrested for carrying a loaded firearm in his vehicle, possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 14, 2019 / 9:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	April 14, 2019 / 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	600 Block of Howell Rd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Agustine Ruelas, 53 Years Old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn, Sergeant Robert.flinn@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On April 14, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a probation search of a subject stemming from an earlier traffic stop in the city of Oxnard where upon the driver was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The subject involved in the stop and arrest was identified as Agustine Ruelas. Ruelas is on active probation and subject to the search of his person or residence. He is also a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition. During the search of his personal belongings at his residence, officers located a bolt action 410 gauge shotgun. Ruelas was additionally charged with being a convicted felon in control of a firearm.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 14, 2019 / 9:00 p.m.

INCIDENT:	Missing Elderly Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	4/13/19; 1900 hours
LOCATION:	500 block Kentwood Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Robert Vasquez, 82 years
PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Baysinger (805) 385-7746 Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.Org

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing dependent adult male. Mr. Robert Vasquez, 82 years old, walked away from his home in the 500 block of Kentwood Drive, Oxnard, around 7:00PM this evening. Mr. Vasquez is described as a Hispanic male, 5’-11” / 180 pounds, last seen wearing a grey hat, grey sweatshirt, and black pants. He is known to frequent the north Oxnard Boulevard / Citrus Grove area. If you see Mr. Vasquez, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 13, 2019 @ 2030 hours

INCIDENT:	Two Elderly Victims Assaulted by Stranger
DATE/TIME:	4/13/2019, 11:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	Sixth Street and B Street Sixth Street and A Street
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld, 71-year-old female Name withheld, 80-year-old male
SUSPECT(S):	Adam Barcenas, age 56
WITNESS(ES):	Names withheld
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander (805) 385-7771 Robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 4/13/19, at about 11:45 a.m., an elderly female in her early 70’s was attempting to get into her vehicle near the intersection of Sixth Street and A Street when the suspect, Adam Barcenas (age 56), approached her, punched her in the head, and pushed her to the ground. While the victim was on the ground, suspect Barcenas kicked the victim in the back multiple times before walking away. The victim did not know the suspect.

A short while later, suspect Barcenas approached an elderly male in his early 80’s, who was walking with his wife near the intersection of Sixth and A Street. Barcenas punched the elderly male in the face and walked away. The male victim started walking back towards his vehicle when Barcenas came back and punched the elderly male again. Suspect Barcenas was a stranger to the second victim also.

An off-duty private security guard intervened by pepper spraying suspect Barcenas and detaining him until officers arrived. Downtown security guards also assisted in helping detain suspect Barcenas.

Both elderly victims received minor injuries, received emergency medical treatment on scene, and refused to be transported to a medical facility for further treatment.

Suspect Barcenas has an extensive history of violence, disorderly conduct, and robbery and is currently on parole. He was arrested for two counts of felony elder abuse and battery.

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 select the Report Suspicious Activity tab located on the homepage. 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: 4/13/2019, 5:15 p.m.

Dated Photo (2015)

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felon in Possession of a Firearm / Thefts from Vehicles
DATE/TIME:	4/13/19, 7:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Holly Avenue and Heather Street
VICTIM(S):	Undisclosed
SUSPECT(S):	Alexx Chandler, El Rio resident, age 27
WITNESS(ES):	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 4/13/19, at around 7:00 a.m., an alert citizen called the Oxnard Police Department regarding a suspicious person looking into vehicles in the area of Holly Avenue and Heather Street. A patrol officer contacted Alexx Chandler, age 27, riding a bicycle wearing latex gloves. During a search, officers located an unloaded handgun in Chandler’s backpack. Chandler had a valet key to a Lexus SUV in his possession. Officers searched the surrounding area and found the Lexus in question. Upon further investigation, officers learned the Lexus was the target of a theft and the valet key was taken from inside. Another witness reported seeing Chandler inside a Saturn vehicle. Officers contacted the owner of the Saturn and confirmed it was also the target of a theft and property was missing from inside. Suspect Chandler was also found to be in possession of property taken from the Saturn. A witness positively identified Chandler as the person seen inside the Saturn. Chandler was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of stolen property, and theft.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/13/19, 11:15 p.m.