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NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 30, 2025 / 3:00PM
SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest
SUSPECT: Juan Juarez, 27 year old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: Third Street / Hayes Avenue, Oxnard
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
805-385-7600 (Sun-Wed 4PM-2AM) [email protected]
On the above date/time, Oxnard Police officers responded to a subject passed out in a vehicle with its engine running at the above intersection. Officers made contact with the driver, Juarez, and ultimately arrested him for driving under the influence of drugs. During a search of Juarez’ vehicle, officers located an unregistered loaded firearm with a high capacity magazine. Juarez was also charged with multiple firearms violations.
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.
DATE: March 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Distracted Driving Enforcement
CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant
(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | [email protected]
On March 31, 2025, the Oxnard Police Department will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.
Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle. This includes talking, texting, or using an app. Using a handheld cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine. Violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver’s record.
If you have an important phone call or need to program directions, pull over to a safe parking spot. Before driving, either silence your phone or put it somewhere you can’t reach.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 25, 2025 / 7:15PM
SUBJECT: Injury Collision involving Train and Tractor Trailer
LOCATION: Rice Avenue at Fifth Street
CONTACT: Manny Perez, Traffic Coordinator
(805) 385-7750 | [email protected]
(Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
On March 25, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the area of Rice Avenue and Fifth Street regarding a traffic collision involving a Metrolink Train and a tractor trailer.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a Metrolink train carrying 13 passengers struck the trailer of a tractor trailer as the train crossed Rice Avenue at Fifth Street. The tractor trailer had been stopped on southbound Rice Avenue and the train was travelling westbound. The debris from the collision struck an adult female who was at a nearby food vendor. This female was transported to a local hospital with a head injury and was last listed in critical but stable condition. Two passengers on the train complained of pain. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. Alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the collision.
Traffic investigators responded to the scene and assisted with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Coordinator Corporal Manuel Perez at (805) 385-7750 or via email [email protected].
Good evening:OPD and OFD are on scene of a collision involving a train and tractor trailer at the intersection of Rice Avenue and Fifth Street. Traffic has been diverted around the intersection. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes until further notice.
Kevin BaysingerCommanderOxnard Police Departmentoffice: 805.385.7771Sun-Wed 4:00pm – 2:00am
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 19, 2025 / 7:15PM.
SUBJECT: Missing Adult
LOCATION: 200 block East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON: Silvestre Perez, 82 year old Oxnard Resident
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander (Sunday – Wednesday 4PM- 2 AM)
(805) 385-7741 | [email protected]
The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating a missing adult. Silvestre Perez is an 82 year old Hispanic male with white hair and brown eyes. Mr. Perez was last seen at approximately 1:00PM at the Oxnard Transportation Center in the 200 block of East Fourth Street. He was wearing a tan sombrero, a black jacket, dark pants and boots. In other similar circumstances he has been located at Southwinds Park and other south Oxnard locations.
We are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Perez. If you have any information about his whereabouts, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.
NEWS RELEASE UPDATE
DATE: March 20, 2025 / 11:29 A.M.
SUBJECT: Missing Adult
LOCATION: 200 block East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON: Silvestre Perez, 82-year-old Oxnard Resident
CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Sergeant
(805) 385-7756 | [email protected]
The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating a missing adult. Silvestre Perez is an 82-year-old Hispanic male with white hair and brown eyes. Mr. Perez was last seen at approximately 1:00PM at the Oxnard Transportation Center in the 200 block of East Fourth Street. He was wearing a tan sombrero, a black jacket, dark pants and boots. Mr. Perez also walks with a dark colored cane.
Investigators believe Mr. Perez is utilizing public transit including buses and trains. His destination may possibly be Yuma, Arizona.
We are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Perez. If you have any information about his whereabouts, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.
NEWS RELEASE UPDATE
DATE: March 20, 2025 / 4:42 P.M.
SUBJECT: Missing Adult Located
LOCATION: 200 block East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON: Silvestre Perez, 82-year-old Oxnard Resident
CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Sergeant
(805) 385-7756 | [email protected]
Mr. Silvestre Perez was located and found to be in good health. The family has been notified and will reunite with him shortly.
The Oxnard Police Department would like to thank members of the community for their diligence in attempting to locate him.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 13, 2025 (10:04 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession
SUSPECTS: German Mendiola, 25-Year-old Port Hueneme Resident
LOCATION: Channel Islands Blvd. at J St., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]
On March 13, at approximately 10:04 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop at Channel Islands Blvd. and Saviers Rd. for a vehicle code infraction. The driver, later identified as German Mendiola, failed to yield and continued west on Channel Islands Blvd. Mendiola continued west on Channel Islands Blvd. to J St. Mendiola attempted to turn south on J St. but was blocked in by pursuing police units. Mendiola and his passenger were uncooperative with officers and subsequently removed from the vehicle.
During the contact with Mendiola officers observed a black handgun on the floorboard of Mendiola’s vehicle. Mendiola is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior robbery conviction from 2018. Mendiola was also found to be in possession of cocaine. Mendiola was charged with evading, and with possession of narcotics while armed.
The Oxnard Police 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.