OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 22, 2019 / 8:43 p.m.
LOCATION:	800 blk. Jane Dr., Port Hueneme
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Enrique Munoz, 22-year-old, Oxnard resident Samuel Uribe, 20-year-old, Port Hueneme resident Adriana Ramos, 21-year-old, Port Hueneme 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 February 22, at approximately 8:43 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) contacted several subjects in the 800 blk of Jane Dr., in the city of Port Hueneme. One of the subjects immediately identified by the officers was documented criminal street gang member Samuel Uribe, who had an outstanding felony warrant. Uribe was arrested for his warrant and officers discovered he was in possession of methamphetamine.

In the company of Uribe was Enrique Munoz and Adriana Ramos. Enrique Munoz was in possession of a concealed, unregistered handgun and was arrested for the felony firearms violation; Adriana Ramos was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant.

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 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. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 22, 2019 / 2315 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME:	February 26, 2019 / 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for Oxnard

The Oxnard Police Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.

On February 26, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., officers will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians that put roadway users at risk. These violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals or any other dangerous violation.

Officers will also look for pedestrians who cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Bike riders will be stopped when riding on the wrong side of the road, not complying with stop signs and signals, or other violation of the same traffic laws that apply to them as drivers.

Bicycle and pedestrian fatalities are rising at an alarming rate. In 2016, 138 bicyclists and 867 pedestrians were killed on California roads. Pedestrian fatalities are up nearly 33 percent from 2012, and the number of bicyclists killed is up nearly 25 percent over the past five years. In 2018, the Oxnard Police Department has investigated six fatal collisions and 174 injury collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians.

People walking should only cross the street using crosswalks or intersections, preferably with a stop sign or signal. People on foot should also look for cars backing up and avoid darting between parked cars, make eye contact with drivers and wear bright clothing during the day and reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.

Drivers should wait for pedestrians to cross the street, avoid distractions like using a cell phone, and be courteous and patient. All bike riders are reminded to always wear a helmet; helmets are required by law for those under 18. Bike riders should always go with the flow of traffic, let faster traffic pass and use hand signals when turning or stopping.

The Oxnard Police Department supports the new OTS public awareness campaign, “Go Safely, California.” To find out more about ways to go safely, visit gosafelyca.org.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 22, 2019 / 4:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Friday

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, February 22, 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.

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: February 21, 2019 / 11:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	February 17, 2019, 1814 hours
LOCATION:	3100 Block Merced Place, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant mike.johnson @oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	John Brisslinger, Detective John.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6297

DETAILS:

On February 17, 2019 at 1814 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the area of the 3100 block of Merced Place, Oxnard. It was determined that the lone victim was exiting his vehicle when unknown suspects began firing at him. The victim was struck one time in the arm and was later transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition and his injuries are not life threatening. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and the investigation is on-going. No further information is available at this time.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	School Employee Assaulted
DATE/TIME:	February 14, 2019 / 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	400 block East Olive Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male in his mid-20’s with a dark complexion, 5-02, thin build with dark short hair and a thin mustache wearing a long-sleeved light grey sweatshirt, dark grey shorts with a black vertical stripe and a black ballcap riding a silver/chrome BMX style bike
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant (805) 385-7756
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	David Walker, Sergeant david.walker@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7756

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for assistance from the public to help locate and identify a perpetrator who assaulted a school employee on February 14, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m., in the 400 block of East Olive Street in Oxnard.

The suspect was described as being a Hispanic male in his mid-20’s with a dark complexion, 5-02, thin build with dark short hair and a thin mustache wearing a long- sleeved light grey sweatshirt, dark grey shorts with a black vertical stripe and a black ballcap.

The suspect was seen riding his silver/chrome BMX style bicycle in the area prior to the incident. He fled on foot toward San Marino Street after the assault. Neighbors in the area with video surveillance systems or video doorbells are asked to assist by providing detectives with any possible video footage that would help identify the suspect.

If anyone has further information regarding this incident or may know the identity of the suspect, they are strongly encouraged to come forward and contact Detective Donald Ehrhardt at (805) 385-7609.

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 1-800-222- TIPS (1-800-222-8477). You can also visit the Ventura County Crime Stoppers website at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 17, 20189 / 9:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member/ Prohibited Person in Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Narcotics (Fentanyl) and Ammunition
DATE/TIME:	February 17, 2019 / 8:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue at Gonzales Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Roman Celis, 28 Years Old, Oxnard Resident Jason Brickell, 36 Years Old
PREPARED BY:	Martin Cook, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On February 17th, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle initially stopped in the Shell Gas Station parking lot at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Gonzales Road, Oxnard. The driver of the vehicle, Jason Brickell, then drove the vehicle out of the parking lot attempting to flee. The right front passenger, Ramon Celis, attempted to flee from the vehicle on foot as it exited the parking lot onto Rose Avenue. A short foot pursuit ensued, but Celis was taken into custody a short distance away without further incident.

During a search of the vehicle, Celis was found in possession of a loaded .357 Sig Glock 33 semi-automatic handgun. Celis was also found in possession of ammunition, three-quarters of an ounce of Fentanyl, methamphetamine and forty-four Xanax pills. Celis is a documented Colonia gang members in the City of Oxnard, and is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition due to prior felony convictions. Celis was arrested for numerous firearms and narcotics violations.

The driver, Brickell, was found in possession of methamphetamine, and arrested for willfully evading, firearms violations and narcotics violations.

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. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Jason Brickell

Roman Celis

Fentanyl, Meth., Xanax

.357 Handgun

INCIDENT:	Person arrested for possession of a firearm
DATE/TIME:	2/16/19; 2:45PM
LOCATION:	Hamilton Avenue @ Yale Street
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Caliboso, 19 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 February 16, 2019 at about 2:45PM, Officers were dispatched to the area of Hamilton Avenue and Yale Street reference suspicious subjects loitering in the area. Upon arrival, officers made contacts with multiple persons in the area.

One of the subjects contacted, Caliboso, was found to be on probation with search terms. Officers searched Caliboso’s vehicle and located a loaded firearm adjacent to the driver’s seat. The firearm held a large capacity magazine, and was not registered to Caliboso.

Caliboso was arresting for multiple firearms violations, including possessing a loaded firearm with a high capacity magazine, a felony.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department or Ventura County Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also visit this site www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested for firearm possession
DATE/TIME:	2/15/19; 8:50PM
LOCATION:	300 Block of Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Ramon Aguilar, 21 year old Oxnard resident Adrian Cuen, 21 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 February 15, 2019 at about 8:50PM, Officers were dispatched to the south alley of the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar reference subjects drinking and disturbing. Upon arrival, officers observed subjects loitering around a parked vehicle; multiple subjects fled when they saw police officers.

One subject who fled, Cuen, was detained by an officer. Cuen was found to be on Post Release Community Supervision for possessing a firearm. Cuen was arrested for resisting & delaying the duties of a peace officer, and a flash incarceration for violating the conditions of his PRCS.

Officers also located an additional subject, Aguilar, seated inside the parked vehicle. Aguilar is also on probation for firearms and drug offenses. Officers searched the vehicle where Aguilar was located; underneath Aguilar’s seat officers found a loaded 9mm handgun. Aguilar was arrested for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a felony.

Both Aguilar and Cuen are documented gang members.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 16, 2019; 12:35AM

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard’s crime statistics show 6.1% decrease in 2018
DATE/TIME:	February 14, 2019, 5:00 pm
PREPARED BY:	Sharon Giles, Investigative Services Bureau Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sharon Giles, Investigative Services Bureau Commander Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org; (805) 385-7620

DETAILS:

The City of Oxnard experienced an overall 6.1% decrease in reported crimes in 2018. This includes an 11.8% reduction in reported violent crimes, and a 5.1% drop in reported property crimes.

The Department of Justice’s Uniform Crime Reporting (“UCR”) Program collects crime statistics from 17,000 city, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout the country. The Oxnard Police Department has been tracking its UCR statistics for nearly 50 years.

The UCR program uses a system to prioritize and categorize multiple offenses down to the most serious of eight “Part One” crimes. Part One crimes are broken into two categories – violent crimes and property crimes. The Part One schedule includes the following crime types:

Violent Crimes

Property Crimes

Criminal homicide

Rape

Robbery

Aggravated Assault

Burglary

Larceny/theft (except motor vehicle theft)

Motor vehicle theft

Arson

The Oxnard Police Department continued to place emphasis on crime prevention efforts in 2018, contributing to another annual decrease. Following an 11.1% overall crime decrease in 2017, Oxnard saw another 6.1% decrease in 2018. The following chart reflects the UCR crime categories and the reported crime data for 2017 and 2018.

Part I Crime (YTD)	2017	2018	Percent Change	Num. Diff.
Violent Crimes
Homicide	15	14	-6.7%	-1
Rape	65	66	1.5%	1
Robbery	430	327	-24.0%	-103
Aggravated Assault	398	394	-1.0%	-4
Total	908	801	-11.8%	-107
Property Crimes
Burglary	787	704	-10.5%	-83
Motor Vehicle Theft	693	783	13.0%	90
Larceny (Theft)	3,848	3,568	-7.3%	-280
Arson	43	41	-4.7%	-2
Total	5,371	5,096	-5.1%	-275
Grand Total	6,279	5,897	-6.1%	-382

Homicides

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define homicide as “the willful (nonnegligent) killing of one human being by another.”

There were fourteen homicides in Oxnard in 2018. Investigators cleared seven cases with arrests.

Other homicide cases cleared in 2018 include cold cases from 1979 and 2016. Both were cleared as justifiable homicides[1]. Five additional cases from 2017 were cleared, three of which resulted in arrests, one case was cleared as a justifiable homicide, and one case was cleared by exceptional means[2] when the suspect became the victim of a homicide in a different case. In total, 16 arrests were made in 10 homicide cases throughout the year; four cases resulted in the arrest of multiple suspects.

Clearance Disposition	1979	2016	2017	2018
Arrest			3	7
Justifiable	1	1	1	1
Exceptional Means			1

The following table shows the weapons used in the cases mentioned above:

Weapons Used in Cleared Homicides	1979	2016	2017	2018
Firearm	1		4	5
Knife		1	1	1
Vehicle				2

Rape

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define rape as “penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.” Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 66 cases to the FBI.

Rape	2017	2018	Percent Change	Num. Diff.
Rape	65	65	0.0%	0
Attempted Rape	0	1	N/A	1
Grand Total	65	66	1.5%	1

The suspect / victim relationships to the reported rapes were as follows in 2018:

Rape	Count
Acquaintance	27
Family	20
Domestic	13
Date Rape	4
Stranger	2
Grand Total	66

Aggravated Assaults

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define aggravated assault as “an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.”

Aggravated Assaults	2017	2018	Percent Change	Num. Diff.
Firearm	123	87	-29.3%	-36
Knife	117	145	23.9%	28
Other Weapon	123	124	0.8%	1
Feet/Fists/Hands	35	38	8.6%	3
Total	398	394	-1.0%	-4

Aggravated assaults decreased by 1% with four fewer aggravated assaults in 2018 as compared to 2017. The aggravated assaults category is broad. The Oxnard Police Department tracks the relationships between the victim and suspect(s) and found them to break down as follows:

Aggravated Assault Relationship Types	Count
Total Aggravated Assaults	394
Random	152
Domestic / Family	103
Acquaintance	50
Gang / Tagger	33
Road rage	15
Acquaintance (roommates)	14
Transient	9
Bar / party	7
Assault upon officer	5
Acquaintance (neighbors)	3
Civilian PD Employee assaulted	2
Hate crime	1
Grand Total	394

Robberies

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define robbery as “the taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.”

Robbery	2017	2018	Percent Change	Num. Diff.
Type
Business	96	74	-22.9%	-22
Person	294	232	-21.1%	-62
Carjacking	40	21	-47.5%	-19
Total	430	327	-24.0%	-103

The number of robberies decreased from 430 in 2017, to 327 in 2018. This category exhibited significant decreases in all areas due to policing efforts driven by actionable information.

Burglary

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define burglary as “the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft.” Burglaries decreased by 10.5%, 83 fewer crimes. The reduction largely involved commercial burglaries.

Burglary	2017	2018	Percent Change	Num. Diff.
Residential	464	446	-3.9%	-18
Commercial	323	258	-20.1%	-65
Grand Total	787	704	-10.5%	-83

During 2018, there were 258 commercial burglaries reported compared to 323 in 2017, a decrease of 20.1%, or 65 fewer crimes.

Arson

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define arson as “any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.”

During 2018, there were 41 reported arson incidents compared to 43 in 2017, a decrease of 4.7%, 2 less crimes.

Arson	2017	2018	Percent Change	Num. Diff.
Residential	6	1	-83.3%	-5
Other Residential	0	4	N/A	4
Storage	4	2	-50.0%	-2
Industrial	0	1	N/C	1
Other Commercial	6	4	-33.3%	-2
Community / Public	1	2	100.0%	1
All Other Structure	0	9	N/A	9
Motor Vehicle	6	13	116.7%	7
Other Mobile	5	0	-100.0%	-5
Other	15	5	-66.7%	-10
Grand Total	43	41	-4.7%	-2

Larcenies (Thefts)

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define larceny as “an unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another.”

	2017	2018	Percent Change	Num. Diff.
All Other	560	511	-8.8%	-49
Bicycles	156	149	-4.5%	-7
Coin op machines	20	21	5.0%	1
From buildings	340	349	2.6%	9
From motor vehicle	1,272	1,363	7.2%	91
Motor vehicle parts, or accessories	489	456	-6.7%	-33
Pocket picking	4	5	25.0%	1
Purse snatch	3	5	66.7%	2
Shoplift	1,004	709	-29.4%	-295
Total	3,848	3,568	-7.3%	-280

Larceny is responsible for 60% of the total crime picture and is the most preventable. This crime category decreased by 7.3% overall in 2018. There were 3,848 larcenies reported during calendar year 2017 and 3,568 during 2018, a decrease of 280 incidents. In past years, the two driving forces behind the larceny crime rate was Shoplifting and Thefts from Motor Vehicles. This year detectives placed more emphasis on working with retailers to curb thefts from stores. There were 295 fewer shoplifts in 2018.

Motor Vehicle Theft

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define motor vehicle theft as “the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.” A motor vehicle is defined as “a self-propelled vehicle that runs on land surface.”

Sub-Code	2017	2018	% CHG	NUM DIFF
Auto / SUV	542	605	11.6%	63
Truck / Buses	135	159	17.8%	24
Other Vehicle (Motorcycle)	16	19	18.8%	3
Total	693	783	13.0%	90

Motor vehicle theft increased by 13%, with 693 motor vehicle thefts reported during 2017, and 783 during 2018. Statewide, the most popular cars stolen are older model Honda Accords and Civics. Unfortunately, many of these vehicle thefts continue to be preventable. Approximately 25%, or 200 car thefts, were considered preventable in 2018.

Overall, Oxnard saw its third consecutive year of declining crime rates.

Although 2018 data is not yet available, the FBI reported that in 2017, for cities nationwide with a population between 100,000 and 249,999, the violent crime rate averaged 4.73 incidents per 1,000 residents in 2017. Oxnard experienced 3.88 violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2018.

In regards to property crimes, comparable cities nationwide averaged 30.83 incidents per 1,000. Oxnard experienced 24.68 property crime incidents per 1,000 residents in 2018.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 14, 2019, 5:00 pm

[1] In the UCR Program, justifiable homicide is defined as and limited to: The killing of a felon by a peace officer in the line of duty, or the killing of a felon, during the commission of a felony, by a private citizen.

[2] In order to qualify for an “exceptional” clearance, law enforcement agencies must meet the following four conditions: 1) The agency must have: Identified the offender. 2) Gathered enough evidence to support an arrest, make a charge, and turn over the offender to the court for prosecution. 3) Identified the offender’s exact location so that the suspect could be taken into custody immediately. 4) Encountered a circumstance outside the control of law enforcement that prohibits the agency from arresting, charging, and prosecuting the offender.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Out of County Stolen Vehicle located in Oxnard, Arrest Made
DATE/TIME:	2/13/19 12:10 PM
LOCATION:	Intersection of Ventura Road and Fuchsia Street
SUSPECT(S):	Marco Ferrer, 25 Years Old
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mancha, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective Enrique.alvarez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

On February 13, 2019, an Oxnard Police Department Officer observed and stopped a stolen 1994 Honda Accord in the area of Ventura Road and Fuchsia Street. Officers contacted and arrested the driver, Marco Ferrer, 25 years old. During the investigation, it was determined that the Honda was stolen out of the county of San Bernardino, where Ferrer resides.

Help protect yourself and your vehicle from thieves by remembering to:

Lock your vehicle and take out your valuables when leaving it. An unlocked car is an invitation to a thief.
Close all windows – thieves can open vehicles through the smallest of openings.
To take your car keys with you. Do not leave them in your car, or leave your car running.

Please be advised that a large portion of auto theft is attributed to vehicles left running and unattended in front of the owner’s own home.

As part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents. Owners of 1990-2000 Honda passenger vehicles are asked to be extra vigilant due to the high number of thefts involving these specific vehicles. The Auto Theft Task Force has a limited amount of steering wheel locks available, for details on obtaining a free steering wheel lock, contact Detective Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664.

The Oxnard Police Department cannot effectively stop auto theft without the assistance of concerned, responsible residents. We depend on YOU to call and tell us whenever you see suspicious persons or activity. Contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to report suspicious or criminal activity. Translators are available 24/7.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/13/19 5:00 PM