DETAILS:

On January 26, 2019, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were called to Adair Fields reference a subject with a knife threatening children playing in the park.

Officers attempted to contact Kevin Sagastume, a 27 year-old resident of Oxnard. Sagastume refused to comply with the officers and fled toward citizens playing softball on the north side of the park. Officers attempted to stop Sagastume before he could endanger the citizens by using multiple less-lethal force options. Sagastume was taken to the ground and into custody. During a search of Sagastume a 12 inch fixed blade knife was found in his waistband.

No citizens or officers were injured during the event.

Sagastume was arrested for a felony weapons charge as well as making criminal threats and resisting arrest.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 26, 2019 / 2:00 p.m.

DETAILS:

On January 26^th at approximately 8:00 p.m., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, members of the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, and the Oxnard Police Department K-9 Unit, assisted California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation parole agents with the apprehension of a wanted parolee and documented criminal street gang member, Angel Cardona, a 36 year old Oxnard resident, inside of a residence in the 1200 block of Nightingale Place.

While officers were inside of the residence, they observed several firearms and firearms paraphernalia in plain view. After Cardona was taken into custody for a parole violation, investigators authored a search warrant for the residence. During the subsequent search, officers located approximately 10 firearms, including handguns, assault rifles, illegally modified short barreled shotguns, rifles, firearms parts, numerous rounds of ammunition, and evidence of firearms manufacturing. All of the firearms related items were seized. The investigation is ongoing.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit and Special Enforcement Unit are 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.

  DETAILS:

On January 25 2019, at about 4:40PM, an officer with the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle (2013 Toyota Corolla) for a vehicle code violation.  The officer learned that the vehicle was previously reported stolen out of the City of Port Hueneme.  The officer contacted the driver, Hartley, and arrested him without incident for the unlawful taking of a vehicle (a felony), and additional charges. He was the only occupant of the vehicle.

Our city is currently experiencing a significant increase in stolen vehicles. To combat the problem, the Police Department is prioritizing taking a proactive comprehensive approach in the prevention, enforcement, and investigation of stolen vehicles.

A significant percentage of the stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:

• Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.
• Never leave your keys in the car, even if you think they are really “hidden.”
• Don’t leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn’t get cold enough here), it is unsafe, illegal, and someone can steal your car.
• Wheel locks, brake pedal locks and steering wheel locks are also effective.

If anyone has any information regarding stolen vehicles please contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/25/19, 5:30PM

  DETAILS:

This morning, between the hours of 5:30 and 7:30 a.m., officers from the Neighborhood Policing Team and Auto Theft Task Force conducted a citywide unattended vehicle enforcement operation. Forty (40) citations were issued to residents who left their vehicles running and unattended.

Some of the violators reported they left their vehicles running under the mistaken belief they needed to warm up their vehicles before driving them. However, it is not necessary to warm up a vehicle, particularly in our climate. Other violators reported they left their vehicles running because they wanted to warm up the cabin before driving. Both situations present an easy opportunity for a vehicle to be stolen.

Our city is currently experiencing a high level of auto thefts. In 2018, there were 786 vehicles stolen in the city, which represented a 13.4% increase in comparison to the previous year. 25% of the stolen vehicles in 2018 were considered to have been preventable, due to vehicles left running and unattended, keys left in the ignition/vehicle, or unsecured.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to significantly reducing the number of motor vehicle thefts in 2019 by using innovative and creative techniques to proactively address the problem. However, the Department cannot do it alone, and needs the assistance of our residents.

The Department reminds our residents to:

• Lock vehicles and remove valuables. An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to a thief. 
• Close all windows. An auto thief can gain access to a vehicle through the smallest of openings.
• Do not leave keys in the ignition or in the car. Many motor vehicle thefts occur as a result of vehicles left running.
• Do not leave a garage door opener in a vehicle. A thief can use it to gain access to a residence.

Residents can help in combating this problem by reporting suspicious persons or activity to the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

The Department will continue with educating the public on this problem and conducting enforcement operations targeting owners who leave their vehicles running and unattended.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 18, 2019 / 3:30 p.m.

DETAILS:

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers responded to the area of Spruce and “E” Streets reference a vehicle disturbing in the area.  Officers located a truck suspected of causing the disturbance, and stopped the vehicle for vehicle code violations.  Officers contacted the occupants of the vehicle and learned that one of the passengers was on probation with search terms.

Officers searched the vehicle.  During the search, officers located a loaded .45 caliber firearm underneath the seat of one of the passengers, Benitez.  The firearm was reported stolen back in 2013.

Benitez was arrested for firearms related charges, including possessing a loaded concealed firearm in a vehicle, a felony.

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:  January 19, 2019 @ 2:00AM