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NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:            April 19th, 2024 (7:30 p.m.)

SUBJECT:   Juvenile, on Probation for Firearms Possession, Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS:  16-year-old male Oxnard resident

LOCATION:  Seventh St. at A St., Oxnard

CONTACT:   Bakari Myers, Sergeant

                      (805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

 

On April 19th, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) observed a juvenile, documented criminal street gang member in a parked vehicle.  The officers recognized the juvenile and knew the juvenile to be on probation for firearms possession.  The officers contacted the juvenile who was seated in the driver’s seat.  There were two additional juveniles in the vehicle with the driver. 

 

The officers confirmed the juvenile’s probation and then removed the juvenile from the vehicle to exercise his search terms.  The juvenile admitted to being in possession of a handgun that was concealed on his person.  The officer confiscated the handgun which was a loaded Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 handgun with a threaded barrel.  A threaded pistol barrel allows the firearm to accept a flash suppressor, or silencer and fit the definition of “assault weapon”, per 30515 of the California Penal Code, The juvenile also had specific gang and weapons terms, prohibiting him from possessing weapons. In addition to the threaded barrel, the firearms serial number had been obliterated and was unable to be identified which is an additional felony.  The juvenile was arrested for various firearms violations. The additional juveniles in the vehicle were released from the scene.

 

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.  

   UPDATED NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                                   April 16, 2024

SUBJECT:                            Shooting Victim

LOCATION:                         4200 Block South “G” Street, Oxnard

VICTIM:                               17-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

CONTACT:                          Detective Meagan Tobey

                                                (805) 385-7755 | meagan.tobey@oxnardpd.org

On April 15, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department communications center received a call of a shooting victim in a vehicle at the intersection of Yucca St and “F” St. Oxnard Police Officers responded to the area and located a 17-year-old male Oxnard resident suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Officers located evidence of the shooting in the 4200 block of South “G” St.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation initially. At 2:20 P.M., the Oxnard Police Department was notified the victim had succumbed to his injuries. The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit took over the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. A motive for the crime has yet to be established. Investigators are encouraging anyone who has any information or may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Meagan Tobey at (805)385-7755 or by email at meagan.tobey@oxnardpd.org. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnard.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Detective Utter's correct phone number is 805 486-6297.


Greg Harasymowycz 

Commander – Patrol
Oxnard Police Department  
251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030
(805) 385-7600 Work Phone

On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 4:39 AM Coe, Scott <scott.coe@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                                   April 16, 2024

SUBJECT:                            Shooting Victim

LOCATION:                         4200 Block South “G” Street, Oxnard

VICTIM:                               17-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

CONTACT:                          Detective Greg Utter

                                                (805) 486-6297 | greg.utter@oxnardpd.org

On April 15, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department communications center received a call of a shooting victim in a vehicle at the intersection of Yucca St and “F” St. Oxnard Police Officers responded to the area and located a 17-year-old male Oxnard resident suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

Officers located evidence of the shooting in the 4200 block of South “G” St.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Greg Utter at 805-486-6297 or by email at greg.utter@oxnardpd.org.

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnard.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura 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

 

DATE:                                   April 16, 2024

SUBJECT:                            Shooting Victim

LOCATION:                         4200 Block South “G” Street, Oxnard

VICTIM:                               17-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

CONTACT:                          Detective Greg Utter

                                                (805) 486-5297 | greg.utter@oxnardpd.org

On April 15, 2024, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department communications center received a call of a shooting victim in a vehicle at the intersection of Yucca St and “F” St. Oxnard Police Officers responded to the area and located a 17-year-old male Oxnard resident suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

Officers located evidence of the shooting in the 4200 block of South “G” St.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Greg Utter at 805-486-5297 or by email at greg.utter@oxnardpd.org.

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnard.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura 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

 

DATE:            April 13, 2024 (4:30 P.M.)

SUBJECT:   Residential Burglary Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Vehicle

LOCATION:  1200 block of Beverly Drive, Oxnard

SUSPECT:   Violet Legend, 31 years old, Oxnard Resident

VEHICLE:     2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 truck (recovered stolen vehicle)

CONTACT:   Brian Woolley, Sergeant (Thurs-Sat 4 PM to 4 AM)

                        (805) 385-7746 | brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

 

On April 13th, at approximately 4:30 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a home in the 1200 block of Beverly Drive to investigate a residential burglary that occurred earlier in the afternoon.  Officers quickly learned that the home’s video surveillance system captured footage of the female suspect entering the home and exiting with several valuable stolen items.  The suspect was also seen entering the victim’s white, 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 pick-up truck and driving away with it. 

During the investigation, officers learned that the stolen truck was equipped with OnStar.  Within one hour, officers located the stolen truck in the parking lot of Oxnard Community Park West occupied by the female suspect, Violet Legend, who was seated in the driver’s seat wearing clothing taken during the burglary.  Legend was taken into custody and found to be the same suspect observed on the home’s surveillance video committing the burglary.  Legend was arrested for burglary, motor vehicle theft and narcotics related offenses.  The items stolen during the burglary were located in the truck.  Legend was also found to have an outstanding arrest warrant from a previous burglary 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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477.  You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email. 

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                         April 12, 2024

SUBJECT:                  Serious Injury Traffic Collision

VEHICLES:                Honda Accord

                                    Aprilia Shiver

DRIVERS:                  Jorge Ivan Cruz Bautista, 25-yr-old Oxnard resident           

                                    Antonio Magallanes, 50-yr-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT:                 Joseph Clarke, Traffic Investigator

                                   (805) 385-7749 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) joseph.clarke@oxnardpd.org

On April 12, 2024, at approximately 8:27 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist in the area of Third Street and Marquita Street.

Upon arrival, officers located the motorcyclist in the roadway suffering from significant injuries. The motorcyclist, later identified as Antonio Magallanes, was quickly transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Jorge Ivan Cruz Bautista, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Investigators believe the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Third Street and collided into the Honda at the intersection of Marquita Street. Investigators believe speed may be a contributing factor to the collision however the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Investigator Joseph Clarke at (805) 385-7749 or via email at joseph.clarke@oxnardpd.org. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

If the inquiry is outside of the Investigator’s standard business hours, we encourage the use of the Investigator’s email. We have found that an email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator. Our watch commanders will continue to speak to those incidents that center around field operations, and still can be reached at (805) 385-7746 or (805) 385-7778. 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                         April 12, 2024

SUBJECT:                  Serious Injury Traffic Collision

VEHICLES:                Honda Accord

                                    Aprilia Shiver

DRIVERS:                  Jorge Ivan Cruz Bautista, 25-yr-old Oxnard resident           

                                    Antonio Magallanes, 50-yr-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT:                 Joseph Clarke, Traffic Investigator

                                   (805) 385-7749 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) joseph.clarke@oxnardpd.org

On April 11, 2024, at approximately 8:27 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist in the area of Third Street and Marquita Street.

Upon arrival, officers located the motorcyclist in the roadway suffering from significant injuries. The motorcyclist, later identified as Antonio Magallanes, was quickly transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Jorge Ivan Cruz Bautista, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Investigators believe the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Third Street and collided into the Honda at the intersection of Marquita Street. Investigators believe speed may be a contributing factor to the collision however the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Investigator Joseph Clarke at (805) 385-7749 or via email at joseph.clarke@oxnardpd.org. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

If the inquiry is outside of the Investigator’s standard business hours, we encourage the use of the Investigator’s email. We have found that an email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator. Our watch commanders will continue to speak to those incidents that center around field operations, and still can be reached at (805) 385-7746 or (805) 385-7778. 

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:            April 12th, 2024 (4:48 p.m.)

SUBJECT:   Documented Gang Member / Parolee Found to be in Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Methamphetamine

SUSPECTS:  Joseph Tamayo, 26-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION:  Rose Avenue and Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard

CONTACT:   Bakari Myers, Sergeant

                      (805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

 

On April 12th 2024, at approximately 4:48 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were patrolling near Rose Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard when they conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation.  Officers contacted the driver, Joseph Tamayo, who was found to be on parole.   

 

In accordance with the terms of his parole, officers conducted a parole search of Tamayo’s residence where they located one half pound of crystal methamphetamine and a loaded, stolen handgun.  Officers arrested and charged Tamayo with a parole violation.  The investigation regarding Tamayo’s possession of the firearm and narcotics is ongoing. 

 

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:                                   April 9, 2024, 1:30 p.m.

SUBJECT:                            Missing Adult

LOCATION:                          4400 block of Highland Street, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON:             Juanito Balanag, 76-year-old Oxnard Resident

CONTACT:                           Greg Harasymowycz, Commander (Sunday – Wednesday, 6 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

                                             (805) 385-7650 | gregory.harasymowycz@oxnardpd.org

 

The Oxnard Police Department would like the community to help find a missing adult. Juanito Balanag is a 76-year-old male, 4'9" 120 lbs., with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen leaving his residence on foot in Oxnard today at approximately 7:00 a.m. He was wearing a tan bucket hat, black jacket, and pants of unknown color.

 

The Oxnard Police Department is asking the public to help find Mr. Balanag.  If you have any information about the whereabouts of Mr. Balanag, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch as soon as you can at (805) 385-7740.


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Greg Harasymowycz 

Commander – Patrol
Oxnard Police Department  
251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030
(805) 385-7650 Work Phone

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Juanito Balanag was located and is being returned to his family. 


Greg Harasymowycz 

Commander – Patrol
Oxnard Police Department  
251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030
(805) 385-7600 Work Phone

On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 1:36 PM Harasymowycz, Gregory <gregory.harasymowycz@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

DATE:                                   April 9, 2024, 1:30 p.m.

SUBJECT:                            Missing Adult

LOCATION:                          4400 block of Highland Street, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON:             Juanito Balanag, 76-year-old Oxnard Resident

CONTACT:                           Greg Harasymowycz, Commander (Sunday – Wednesday, 6 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

                                             (805) 385-7650 | gregory.harasymowycz@oxnardpd.org

 

The Oxnard Police Department would like the community to help find a missing adult. Juanito Balanag is a 76-year-old male, 4'9" 120 lbs., with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen leaving his residence on foot in Oxnard today at approximately 7:00 a.m. He was wearing a tan bucket hat, black jacket, and pants of unknown color.

 

The Oxnard Police Department is asking the public to help find Mr. Balanag.  If you have any information about the whereabouts of Mr. Balanag, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch as soon as you can at (805) 385-7740.


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Greg Harasymowycz 

Commander – Patrol
Oxnard Police Department  
251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030
(805) 385-7650 Work Phone

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