OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Habitual Criminal Offender in Possession of a Stolen Vehicle Arrested by Oxnard Police
DATE/TIME:	12/04/18, 08:44 a.m.
LOCATION:	400 block East Second Street
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Vigil Garcia, 30 years of age
PREPARED BY:	Charles Buttell, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Charles Buttell, Detective charles.buttell@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7775

DETAILS:

On 12/04/18 at approximately 8:00 a.m., Oxnard Police Department officers were dispatched to a call of a suspicious vehicle that was being dismantled in the 400 block of East Second Street.

Officers arrived on scene and contacted a subject who was in the process of dismantling a Chevrolet truck. The subject was identified as Jesus Vigil Garcia, 30 years old, of Oxnard. After further investigation, the vehicle that Garcia was working on was determined to be stolen. Garcia was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, and operating a chop shop, due to the fact that Garcia was dismantling the stolen vehicle.

Jesus Garcia has a criminal record that includes several arrests for vehicle theft; two of which have resulted in convictions.

Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents who are owners of 1990-2000, Honda passenger vehicles. A limited amount of steering wheel locks are available to non-Honda owners. For details on obtaining a free steering wheel lock, contact Detective Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7755.

Residents are also encouraged to be “Partners in Public Safety” and reminded to report suspicious activity to police. Residents can report anonymously and translators are available 24/7. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/04/18, 9:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 1^st, 2018 / 2:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	3700 block Saviers Rd
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Brian Gonzalez, 21 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Scott Coe, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Scott Coe, Sergeant Scott.coe@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On December 1^st, 2018, at approximately 2:00 a.m., an officer from the Oxnard Police Department observed a suspicious subject loitering near a crowded food truck in the 3700 block of Saviers Rd. When the officer attempted to contact the subject he discarded a loaded 12 gauge shotgun under a parked vehicle.

The subject was immediately taken into custody and identified as Brian Gonzalez, a 21 year old Oxnard resident.

The shotgun was found to be modified with a shortened barrel and removed serial number.

Gonzalez was arrested for numerous firearms violations.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 1, 2018 / 5:00 a.m.

INCIDENT:

Gang Member Arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

DATE/TIME:

November 30, 2018 / 9:27 p.m.

LOCATION:

Bard Road and Anchorage Street

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Robert Hinojosa, 23-year-old, Port Hueneme resident

Frank Medina, 27-year-old, Santa Paula resident

PREPARED BY:

Martin Cook: Senior Officer

Martin.cook@Oxnardpd.org

805-385-7600

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Christopher Williams, Commander

Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org

805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On November 30, at approximately 9:27 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were conducting directed gang enforcement in the area of Bard Road in the City of Oxnard. While in this area, Officers conducted a traffic stop of a white Honda Accord at the intersection of Bard Road and Anchorage for a vehicle code violation. The driver was identified as Frank Medina and the right front passenger was identified as Robert Hinojosa. Hinojosa is a documented gang member in the City of Oxnard, and has several prior felony convictions. Medina was found to be on probation for vandalism, and a search was conducted.

When Officers conducted a probation search of the vehicle and located a loaded 38 Special revolver partially concealed under the right front passenger seat. Both Hinojosa and Medina were arrested for firearms related charges.

Officers later authored a search warrant for Hinojosa’s residence in the City of Port Hueneme, and located a .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun and large quantities of heroin (5 ounces) and methamphetamine (1.3 pounds) for sale. Hinojosa was then charged with additional firearms and narcotics related charges.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two More Arrested in Oxnard Police Department’s #NotThisCar! Campaign
DATE/TIME:	11/30/18 @ 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Commercial Avenue/ Warehouse Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Alysa Allen, 28 years old Eddie Thompson, 53 years old
PREPARED BY:	Mike Thomas, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective Enrique.Alvarez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

Today, 11/30/18, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department located an unreported stolen box truck in the area of Commercial Avenue and Warehouse Avenue. The driver, Alysa Allen was arrested for possessing a stolen vehicle and a warrant. Passenger Eddie Thompson was arrested for the stolen vehicle and for violation of his Post Release Offender terms. Both Allen and Thompson were transported to Ventura County Jail.

The Oxnard Police Department cannot be alone in this campaign to curb vehicle theft. Crime prevention is YOUR responsibility and it starts at home. Let criminals know #NotThisCar!

Residents are encouraged to be “Partners in Public Safety” and are reminded to report suspicious activity to police. Residents can report anonymously and translators are available 24/7. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/30/18, 11:10 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Prowler Arrested by OPD Property Crimes Detectives
DATE/TIME:	11/20/18, 4:42 a.m.
LOCATION:	3700 Block of Olds Road
SUSPECT(S):	Omar Ortiz, 30 years old
PREPARED BY:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective Enrique.Alvarez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

On 11/20/18 at approximately 4:42 a.m., officers responded to a call of a suspicious subject in the 3700 block of Olds Road. Officers were told that someone had removed a window screen from the bedroom window. A sleeping resident was awakened when they noticed the curtains move and an arm come through the window. The resident screamed and the suspect fled the area.

Detectives from the Property Crimes Unit responded to the scene and reviewed video surveillance. Based on the video, detectives were able to develop a person of interest. The subject, Omar Ortiz, 30 years, was contacted and arrested for his outstanding felony warrants and the new charges of prowling and aggravated trespass.

The Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit is asking for your help. It is believed that Ortiz may have been involved in similar crimes in the area. If you have any information on Ortiz, please contact the Oxnard Police Department.

Residents are always encouraged to be “Partners in Public Safety” and are reminded to report suspicious activity to police. Residents can report anonymously and translators are available 24/7. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/29/18, 10:31 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	November 25, 2018 / 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	5200 blk Squires Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Flavio Gasca, 25-year-old, Oxnard 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 November 25, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were conducting directed gang enforcement in Garden City Acres Park reference ongoing complaints of gang activity in the park. As officers arrived on scene, several subjects fled the area. Officers observed Flavio Gasca throw a handgun in a rear yard in the 5200 blk of Squires Dr. Gasca was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit and officers recovered the loaded handgun that Gasca discarded.

Gasca is a felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms as well as ammunition. Gasca was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm as well as additional firearms related charges.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 25, 2018 / 2120 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Barricaded man arrested after threatening to harm family members
DATE/TIME:	November 24, 2018 / 11:15 a.m.
LOCATION:	1900 block Haaz Way, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Mark Quintana, 42-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant David.walker@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7756
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	David Walker, Sergeant David.walker@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7756

DETAILS:

On Saturday, November 24, 2018, at about 11:15 a.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Haaz Way in Oxnard reference a man who was threatening to harm his 88-year-old grandmother. Officers were told the man was Mark Quintana, a 42-year-old Oxnard resident. The grandmother was evacuated from the residence unharmed. Quintana retreated into the house when officers attempted to contact him regarding the incident. He was uncooperative, and detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit authored a warrant for his arrest related to this incident and a prior incident from earlier in the week.

When officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit returned to the residence to arrest Quintana for the warrant, he barricaded himself in the house for nearly two hours. The standoff ended when Quintana surrendered to officers by coming out of the house. A knife was later found inside the Quintana’s bedroom.

Quintana was arrested after the standoff for dissuading a victim from contacting police, brandishing a deadly weapon, making criminal threats and elder abuse.

This was the second time in three days police had been called to the residence. On Wednesday, November 21, 2018, officers were called to the house at about 12:30 p.m. when Quintana threatened his mother and grandmother with a knife. Police were able de-escalate the situation and assist the family by getting them out of the house unharmed without the situation becoming more volatile.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 25, 2018 / 0300 hours

INCIDENT:

Two Arrests for Possession of Firearms

DATE/TIME:

November 23, 2018, 11:20PM;

November 24, 2018, 1:40AM

LOCATION:

300 Block Brucker Road, Oxnard;

1100 Block N. Ventura Road, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):

Adrian Barraza, 20 year old Oxnard resident;

Roman Celis, 28 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.Org

(805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

Oxnard Police Officers made two separate arrests for possession of firearms and other charges on Friday evening.

The first arrest resulted when officers responded to a call of loud music in the 300 block of Brucker Road at approximately 11:20PM. Officers contacted Barraza, who claimed to be a relative of the homeowner. However, the homeowner later arrived and stated they did not know Barraza. Officers later located an unloaded 9mm firearm on Barraza; he was also in possession of loaded extended handgun magazine. Barraza was arrested for firearms violations, including carrying a concealed firearm and unlawful possession of a high capacity magazine. He was transported to Ventura County Jail.

The second arrested resulted when officers contacted a subject passed out in a vehicle in the 1100 block of S. Ventura Road. Officers observed a firearm in between the driver’s seat and center console of the vehicle. Officers were able to remove the firearm from the vehicle, and detain the driver, Celis, after a minor altercation. Celis was found to be in possession of a loaded .40 caliber firearm, as well as methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The vehicle that Celis was in was also a stolen vehicle. Celis was arrested for multiple firearm and drug-related charges, including felon in possession of a firearm, as well as possessing a stolen vehicle. Celis was also arrested back in May of this year under similar circumstances. He was also transported to Ventura County Jail.

If anyone has any information regarding either of these incidents, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/24/18; 3:30AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Wanted felon arrested for prowling

DATE/TIME:

November 21, 2018 / 12:07 a.m.

LOCATION:

900 Block of South King Street

VICTIM(S):

Name withheld

SUSPECT(S):

Micah Edwards, 54 year old transient

PREPARED BY:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

dale.mcalpine@oxnardpd.org

805-857-4655

DETAILS:

On November 21, 2018, at approximately 12:07 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a 911 call from an elderly caller reference a male suspect observed in the backyard of a residence in the 900 block of South King Street. Responding officers set up a perimeter around the yard of the residence and began to look for the suspect. The suspect, Micah Edwards, attempted to flee from officers but was apprehended as he jumped over a fence leading to the street.

Edwards was arrested on suspicion of prowling (California Penal Code 647(h)) and providing a false name to a peace officer (California Penal Code 148.9). He was also found to have two outstanding felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants for possession of a deadly weapon and drug-related charges. Edwards was booked into Ventura County Jail.

In 2000, Edwards was convicted of first degree residential burglary, which was his second conviction for residential burglary. He was sentenced to 22 years in State prison, of which he served 4 years.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, or any criminal activity, is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600. Individuals can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or by going to http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 21 2018 / 1:15 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Hit and Run Traffic Collision and Shooting Investigation

DATE/TIME:

November 20, 2018, at approximately 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION:

East Channel Islands Boulevard and Olds Road, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Withheld

SUSPECT(S):

Names withheld; Three Hispanic males in their early 20’s, all Oxnard residents

PREPARED BY:

Alex Arnett, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Michael Velasquez (805) 385-8287

michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 20, 2018, at approximately 4:30 pm, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a traffic collision at the intersection of East Channel Islands Boulevard at Olds Road. While enroute to the scene, witnesses advised that two vehicles, a white two-door sedan and a black sedan, were possibly shooting at each other. Both vehicles fled the area after the shooting and traffic collision.

Officers arrived on scene and contacted an occupant of a vehicle that remained at the scene of the collision. That lone occupant complained of pain due to the traffic collision and was transported to Saint John’s Hospital for treatment.

Nearby, police officers located a white two-door sedan that was abandoned. There was evidence that the vehicle was recently involved in the hit and run traffic collision. An occupant, a 20-year old Hispanic male, from the white sedan fled into a nearby field and was arrested.

Two Oxnard Community College police officers located a black sedan they believed was possibly involved in the incident. Two occupants, both 21-year old Hispanic males, were detained and arrested for various charges unrelated to the traffic collision and the shooting. No shooting victims were located.

Detectives assigned to the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assume the investigation. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Michael Velasquez at (805) 385-8287.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/20/18 at 9:00 pm