OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	March 29, 2019 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Friday

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, March 29, 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: March 28, 2019 / 8:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	3/27/19, 11:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	1000 block South J Street
VICTIM(S):	Jorge Ponce, 22 years old
PREPARED BY:	Mike Gregson, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Mike Gregson, Sergeant Oxnard Police Department 805-385-7740 [email protected]

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently searching for a missing 22-year-old dependent adult who walked away from his home on 3/27/19. Jorge Ponce was last seen in the area of the 1000 block of South J Street in Oxnard, around 10:00 p.m. Jorge is Autistic with the mental capacity of a 5 year old. He is described as a Hispanic male, 5’9”, 126 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, wearing a blue tee shirt and black shorts with red trim.

Anyone who has seen Jorge or knows his possible whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740 or dial 911.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/27/19, 11:45 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Documented Gang Member Arrested with firearm and Narcotics
DATE/TIME:	March 26, 2019 / 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 Block of Carmelita Court, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Eric Madrid, 27 year old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn @Oxnardpd.org 805-385-8289
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On March 26, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 100 block of Carmelita Court reference a vehicle code infraction. Upon making contact with the driver, Eric Madrid, officers observed in plain view narcotics from inside the vehicle. Further investigation yielded a 9mm handgun, ammunition and additional narcotics for sales.

Madrid is a documented criminal street gang member. Further, he is a convicted felon and is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm or ammunition. Madrid was arrested for multiple felonies that include selling and transporting controlled substances, removing the manufacturer’s number from a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm and being in possession of a firearm with a controlled substance.

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 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: March 26, 2018 / 9:00 P.M

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist
DATE/TIME:	March 21, 2019 / 10:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	Saviers Road south of Iris Street, Oxnard
BICYCLIST:	Hispanic male, mid-20s
VEHICLE/DRIVER	2007 Grey Kia Rio Jesus Magana 18-year-old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Paul Knapp, Senior Officer (805)385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On March 21, 2019, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist which occurred on Saviers Road south of Iris Street. The bicyclist, an unidentified Hispanic male in his mid-20s, sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. The bicyclist was provided advanced medical treatment however succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the 2007 Kia Rio identified as Jesus Magana, an 18-year-old Oxnard resident, remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Magana did not sustain any injuries as a result of the collision.

Based on the preliminary investigation, traffic investigators determined Magana was driving his Kia Rio southbound on Saviers Road when the bicyclist suddenly rode into the path of the vehicle. Magana was unable to avoid the collision and his vehicle collided with the bicyclist.

The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this collision or the identity of the bicyclist is urged to contact Senior Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/21/19 @ 11:15 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard’s Second Homicide of the Year
DATE/TIME:	March 21, 2019, 10:34 p.m.
LOCATION:	900 block of Spruce Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld pending notification
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 [email protected]
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 [email protected] Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On March 21, 2019 at approximately 10:34 p.m., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with Emergency Medical Services responded to the 900 block of Spruce Street regarding a gunshot victim. When the patrol officers arrived, they located the victim lying on a driveway suffering from a gunshot injury. Despite the efforts of the responding patrol officers and emergency medical workers, the victim was declared deceased at the scene.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have 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/900blk_spruce. 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 individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Investigators are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Detective Jose Velazquez (805) 385-7760.

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: March 22, 2019, 3:10 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Domestic violence suspect arrested after pursuit
DATE/TIME:	March 19, 2019, 11:06 p.m.
LOCATION:	1800 block of San Mateo Place, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Christian Robledo, 26, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander [email protected] (805) 207-4762
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander [email protected] (805) 207-4762

DETAILS:

On March 19, 2019, at 11:06 p.m., a woman reported a domestic dispute with shots fired into the air.

The 9-1-1 caller told dispatchers the man involved in the altercation was her ex-boyfriend, Christian Robledo, 26-years-old from Oxnard. She said he rammed her car and had driven off in a white Toyota Camry.

Offices caught up with the suspect on Rose Avenue and Ives Avenue and tried to pull him over. The man refused to yield, instead continuing on Rose Avenue to eastbound Wooley Road.

The suspect proceeded to lead the pursuing officers onto Rice Avenue before crashing into a parked car on Santa Clara Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive. The fleeing man and his passenger, got out of the car and bolted. Offices chased after them. The passenger was taken into custody without incident and arrested on misdemeanor obstruction charges. Robledo fought with officers who used the Taser to take him into custody.

Robledo was charged with evading officers, hit and run, driving under the influence of alcohol and drug and weapon offenses.

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: March 20, 2019, at 2:58 a.m.

Christian Robledo

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant Arrest For Firearms, Narcotics and Ammunition
DATE/TIME:	March 18th, 2019 / 7:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	1425 south “E” Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Louie Almanza, 21 Years Old, Oxnard Resident Adalberto Duran, 28 Years Old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Martin Cook, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On March 18th, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a search warrant at the residence of Louie Almanza, 1425 south “E” Street. During the service of the warrant another subject, Adalberto Duran was detained at the residence. During the search of the residence, three unregistered rifles, an unregistered shotgun and a stolen semi-auto handgun were located. In addition to the firearms, heroin packaged for sale and additional ammunition of varying calibers was located.

Almanza was found in possession of one of the rifles, and Duran was found in possession of two rifles, the shotgun, the stolen handgun, ammunition and narcotics. Both Almanza and Duran are documented tagging crew members in the City of Oxnard, and Duran is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition due to prior felony convictions. Almanza was arrested for numerous firearms violations, and Duran was arrested for numerous firearms and narcotics violations.

Louie Almanza

Adalberto Duran

Guns and drugs

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man stabbed near Little Caesars Pizza in southwest Oxnard
DATE/TIME:	March 18, 2019, 5:29 p.m.
LOCATION:	1400 block of Doris Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	White male, 50s, with short white hair, a white beard, wearing a black leather jacket and dark pants
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander [email protected] (805) 207-4762
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander [email protected] (805) 207-4762

DETAILS:

The incident was called in at 5:29 p.m. near Little Caesars Pizza in the 1400 block of Doris Avenue, just east of the intersection with Ventura Road.

The homeless victim was apparently stabbed behind Little Caesars Pizza following an argument with another vagrant.

The wounds did not appear to be life-threatening. The victim was taken to Ventura County Medical Center.

The suspect was described as a White male, in his 50s, with short white hair, a white beard, wearing a black leather jacket and dark pants.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 18, 2019, at 10:43 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	March 18, 2019 / 4:21 AM
LOCATION:	Gibralter Street & Camino Del Sol
VICTIM(S):	Adult Male / Name Not Disclosed
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jon Keller / [email protected] / (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Mike Johnson / [email protected] / (805) 486-6211

DETAILS:

On March 18, 2019, at about 4:21 AM, Oxnard officers responded to a shooting victim at the intersection of Gibralter Street and Camino Del Sol. Upon arrival officers located an adult male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital by a private party and he is listed in stable condition. There is no suspect description available and the investigation is ongoing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3-18-19 / 10:0 AM

INCIDENT:	Firearm and Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	03/15/2019, 9:40PM
LOCATION:	Bonita Avenue at Second Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Garcia, 22 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Commander Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Kevin Baysinger [email protected] 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On March 15, 2019 at about 9:40PM, Officers made contact with Garcia in the area of Bonita Avenue and Second Street in Oxnard. During the contact, the officers learned that Garcia was in possession of narcotics. After an investigation, officers placed Vasquez under arrest for possession of narcotics for sale. During a search of the immediate area, officers located a loaded handgun that Vasquez attempted to discard during the contact.

Vasquez was arrested for possession of narcotics for sale, carrying a loaded firearm, and possession of a controlled substance while possessing a firearm, all felonies.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 16, 2019 / 1:55AM