The Oxnard Police Department is currently at the scene of a serious traffic collision. Eastbound Channel Islands Blvd traffic east of Dallas Dr is currently closed. Please find an alternative route.
The Oxnard Police Department has now cleared the scene and road closures have been opened.
On Mon, Jan 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM Paul Cumming <paul.cumming@oxnardpd.org> wrote:
The Oxnard Police Department is currently at the scene of a serious traffic collision. Eastbound Channel Islands Blvd traffic east of Dallas Dr is currently closed. Please find an alternative route.
DATE: January 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision Involving a Vehicle and Bicyclist
VEHICLES: Unknown
DRIVERS: Unknown
Bicyclist: Unidentified male, approximately 40 years of age
CONTACT: Corporal Manny Perez
(805) 385-7749 (Mon-Thrs 7AM-5PM) I manuel.perez@oxnardpd.org
On January 6, 2025, at approximately 6:24 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of Channel Islands Boulevard and Dallas Drive.
Upon arrival, officers located a male subject lying in the eastbound traffic lanes of Channel Islands Boulevard. A bicycle, bicycle trailer and other personal property were scattered across the eastbound traffic lanes near the subject. EMS personnel provided medical aid and transported the subject to the Ventura County Medical Center. The subject suffered life-threatening injuries and is listed in critical condition.
Initial investigation revealed the bicyclist was riding an unknown direction on Channel Islands Boulevard when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling eastbound. The subject was possibly ejected from his bicycle and struck by a second vehicle, also traveling eastbound Channel Islands Boulevard. Both vehicles fled the collision scene.
The cause of the collision has yet to be determined. It is unknown if speed or impaired driving were contributing factors to this collision.
Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Corporal Manny Perez at (805) 385-7749 or via email at manuel.perez@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: January 3, 2025 (7:50 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Gang Member Arrested for Possession of Firearm.
SUSPECTS: Olivares, Jess (20 years)
LOCATION: 800 block Jane Dr., Port Hueneme
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org
On January 3, 2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) and patrol officers contacted several gang members in the 800 block of Jane Dr., Port Hueneme. During the contact, Jess Olivares was found to be in possession of a firearm with the serial number obliterated. The handgun was identified as a Colt Automatic, model 1903 chambered in .380. Olivares was arrested for numerous firearms violations. Olivares is a documented gang member.
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.
Officers are on scene of a serious injury vehicle collision at Wooley Road and Commercial Avenue. All lanes of Wooley Road at Commercial Avenue are blocked. Residents are asked to use alternate routes.
All lanes of Wooley Rd and Commercial Ave are now open.
On Wed, Jan 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM Collet, Cody <cody.collet@oxnardpd.org> wrote:
Officers are on scene of a serious injury vehicle collision at Wooley Road and Commercial Avenue. All lanes of Wooley Road at Commercial Avenue are blocked. Residents are asked to use alternate routes.
DATE: January 1, 2025
SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision
VEHICLES: 2008 Ford F-350 Pick-up
2007 Chevy Silverado Pick-up
2002 Ford Ranger Pick-up
DRIVERS: Francisco Carreto, 52-year-old Oxnard Resident
Constantino Barranco, 21-year-old Oxnard Resident
56-year-old male, Name Withheld.
CONTACT: Officer Alexis Arellano
(805) 385-7749 (Mon-Thrs 7AM-5PM) I alexis.arellano@oxnardpd.org
On January 1, 2025, at approximately 2:12 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving three vehicles at the intersection of Wooley Road and Commercial Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located a Ford F-350 pick-up with major collision damage in the middle of the intersection. Two additional pick-ups, a Ford Ranger and Chevy Silverado, both with major collision damage, came to a rest on opposite sides of the intersection. Six occupants, including two passengers from the Ford F-350, two from the Ford Ranger, and two from the Chevy Silverado, were being treated for injuries. The injuries ranged from complaints of pain to critical. The occupants were transported to area hospitals for further care. The driver of the Ford Ranger is listed in critical condition. The driver of the Ford F-350, Francisco Carreto, remained on scene and was not injured.
Initial investigation revealed Francisco Carreto was driving his Ford F-350 westbound on Wooley Road. He entered the intersection of Commercial Avenue against a red light and collided into the Ford Ranger and Chevy Silverado, both of which had been crossing Wooley Road on green lights.
Traffic Investigators responded to the collision scene and took over the investigation. Carreto was evaluated for signs of alcohol and/or drug use. Impairment was suspected and he was arrested for driving under the influence. Speed was also believed to be a contributing factor to the collision, however, the investigation to determine cause is ongoing.
Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Alexis Arellano at (805) 385-7749 or via email at alexis.arellano@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.
DATE: December 31, 2024
SUBJECT: Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
SUSPECTS: Alexander Duarte, 29 year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 1600 Block Williams Drive, Oxnard
CONTACT: Cody Collet, Commander
(805) 385-7600 (Sun-Wed 6AM-4PM) | cody.collet@oxnardpd.org
On December 31, 2024, at about 12:30 p.m., an Oxnard Police Officer conducted a stop on a bicyclist in the 1600 block Williams Dr. The bicyclist was identified as 29 year-old Alexander Duarte. During the contact, Duarte was found to be in possession of a loaded shotgun. Duarte has previously been arrested for felony charges in the past. He was subsequently arrested for various firearms related charges while being a prohibited person.
The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gun crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws. 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: December 29, 2024
SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest
SUSPECTS: 15-year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 400 Block Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard
CONTACT: Mike Wood, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 (Fri-Sun 2PM-230AM) | mike.wood@oxnardpd.org
On December 29, 2024, at about 4:00 p.m., an Oxnard Police Officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 400 Block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive. One of the occupants of the vehicle suddenly fled and discarded a bag on top of a nearby apartment roof. The passenger was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit and the discarded bag was retrieved and contained a loaded Glock 9mm handgun. The passenger was identified as a 15-year-old Oxnard resident and was arrested for firearms charges which included possession of a firearm near a school.
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: December 26, 2024 / 3:17 a.m.
SUBJECT: Assault on a Police Officer / Resisting Arrest
LOCATION: 100 block Bottlebrush Circle, Oxnard
SUSPECT: James Yuot, 43-year-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Gregory Harasymowycz, Commander
(805) 385-7600 (Wed-Sat 6 a.m. – 4 p.m)
gregory.harasymowycz@oxnardpd.org
On December 26, 2024, at approximately 3:17 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center received a call regarding a suspicious subject, later identified as 43-year-old James Yuot, carrying a large metal pole, and a fixed blade landscape scythe who was walking in the area of Sixth Street and "C" Street.
While officers were checking the area for the subject, several additional residents reported that the subject was swinging the metal pole at passing vehicles in the area of Fifth Street and Ventura Road. Officers located Yuot walking in the area and attempted to contact him. Yuot walked away from officers, eventually brandishing the metal pole and charging at multiple police vehicles, nearly striking the officers and police vehicles with the metal pole. Yuot fled from officers into the 100 block of Bottlebrush Circle, where he again ran towards officers, swinging the pole at them. Officers deployed a less-lethal shotgun; however, Yuot fled into the backyard of a nearby residence. Officers secured the residence's occupants and contacted Yuot in the backyard. Yuot continued to be non-compliant, and a Conducted Electrical Weapon ("Taser") was utilized to take Yuot into custody.
Yuot was arrested, medically cleared, and booked at the Ventura County Sheriff's Department jail facility. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.