News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 26, 2025

SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision Involving a Pedestrian

VEHICLE: 2007 Infinity M35

DRIVER: Harley Means, 22-year-old Oxnard Resident

PEDESTRIAN: 60-year-old Male Resident of Los Angeles, Name Withheld

CONTACT: Officer Alexis Arellano

(805) 385-7749 (Mon-Thrs 7AM-5PM) I [email protected]

On April 26, 2025, at approximately 8:04 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian near the intersection of Gonzales Road and Oxnard Boulevard.

Upon arrival, officers located a male pedestrian lying in the eastbound traffic lanes of Gonzales Road, just east of Oxnard Boulevard. The pedestrian, whose name is being withheld, was suffering from significant injuries. He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. A 2007 Infinity M35 was parked along the right shoulder of Gonzales Road. The driver, Harley Means, remained on scene and cooperated with traffic investigators.

Initial investigation revealed Harley Means was driving his Infinity eastbound Gonzales Road. He proceeded through the intersection of Oxnard Boulevard on a green light. Means struck the pedestrian on Gonzales Road, east of the railroad tracks. The pedestrian, a flower vendor, was crossing the eastbound traffic lanes outside of a crosswalk. It appeared he was trying to reach buckets of flowers stored on the center median of Gonzales Road. Means immediately stopped and called police.

Traffic Investigators responded to the collision scene and took over the investigation. It does not appear speed or impairment by alcohol or drugs were factors in this collision, however, the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Alexis Arellano at (805) 385-7749 or via email at [email protected]. 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: April 21, 2025

SUBJECT: Deceased Male Found at City of Oxnard Building
SUSPECTS: 25-year-old male (name withheld)

LOCATION: 200 Block S. C Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 (Thur-Sat 6PM-630AM) | [email protected]

On April 21, 2025, at about 9:28 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department responded to check the well-being of the subject inside a restroom at a City of Oxnard building in the 200 block of S. C St. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound. Oxnard City Fire personnel were in the immediate area, rendered aid, and ultimately pronounced the subject deceased.

The decedent from this incident was an off-duty security guard from a City-contracted security company. There does not appear to be any foul play as this incident is still under investigation. No other city employees were involved and no one else was injured. There is not a threat to the public at this time.

The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene and will later conduct an autopsy to determine the manner and cause of death. The victim’s name is currently being withheld pending the notification of the next-of-kin.

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.

*Updated* – Please see the attached news release. Thank you.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 21, 2025

SUBJECT: Deceased Male Found at City of Oxnard Building
DECEASED: 24-year-old male (name withheld)

LOCATION: City of Oxnard Service Center, 214 South ‘C’ Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 (Thur-Sat 6PM-630 AM) | [email protected]

At approximately 9:28 a.m. on April 21, 2025, Oxnard Police Department officers responded to check the well-being of a person believed to be injured and locked inside a public restroom at the City of Oxnard’s Service Center building. Upon their arrival and gaining access to the restroom, the officers located a 24-year-old male who had sustained a single gunshot wound. Oxnard City Fire Department personnel rendered medical aid, and then pronounced the subject deceased. Officers recovered a firearm at the scene.

The individual involved in this incident has been identified as a uniformed security guard employed by a firm contracted by the City of Oxnard. Based on the preliminary investigation, the gunshot is believed to be self-inflicted. The investigation remains ongoing, though at this time there is no evidence that suggests foul play. No City of Oxnard employees were involved in this incident, no other individuals were harmed, and the situation presents no threat to the public’s safety.

The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The deceased’s name is being withheld, pending the notification of the next of kin.

The Service Center will remain closed for the rest of today, and is expected to resume services tomorrow (Tuesday, April 22).

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 19, 2025 / 9:15 PM

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECT: Aldrian Higgs, 41 year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: Hemlock St / Dunsmuir St, Oxnard

CONTACT: Robert Caston, Sergeant

805-385-7600, (Thu-Sat 2PM-2:30AM) [email protected]

On the above date/time, Oxnard Police officers conducted a traffic stop on a person riding an electric scooter for a vehicle code violation at Hemlock Street and Dunsmuir Street. During the traffic stop officers found Higgs to have a loaded handgun concealed in his waistband. Higgs was arrested for 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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 17, 2025

SUBJECT: Four Suspects Arrested in Gang Shooting

LOCATION: Oxnard, CA

VICTIMS: 19-Year-Old Male, Two 15-Year-Old Males, Oxnard Residents

SUSPECTS: Alejandro Alzalde, 19-Year-Old, Three 17-Year-Old Males, Oxnard

Residents

CONTACT: Detective Jared Schacher

(805) 385-8287 (Tues-Fri 7:00 AM-5:00 PM)

[email protected]

On March 4, 2025, at approximately 7:00 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to Southwinds Park in the 300 block of West Clara Street regarding a shooting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located three male victims suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The three victims were treated for their injuries at the scene and transported to area hospitals.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department's Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded and took over the investigation. Investigators identified the four suspects responsible for the shooting as Alejandro Alzalde and three 17-year-old male juveniles. Investigators also determined that the motive for the shooting was gang-related.

On April 17, 2025, VCU, with assistance from the Oxnard Police Department SWAT Team, Canine Unit, Investigative Services Bureau, and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, served simultaneous search warrants related to the investigation. The search warrants were executed in the La Colonia neighborhood.

Alejandro Alzalde and one juvenile were located and arrested during the execution of the search warrants. A second juvenile was arrested at the Oxnard Police Department, while the third was arrested at the Juvenile Justice Center, where he was already in custody for unrelated offenses.

Alzalde and one of the juvenile suspects were charged with attempted murder, conspiracy, and the unlawful transfer of a firearm. The other two juveniles faced charges for conspiracy and the unlawful transfer of a firearm.

Additionally, all four suspects are documented members of a criminal street gang. As a result, they were each charged with violations of the Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act (gang enhancement).

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Jared Schacher at 805-385-8287 or by email at [email protected].

Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7755 or via the Department's website: www.oxnardpd.org and click Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to. You can also remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477 or visiting www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 13, 2025 / 5:00PM.

SUBJECT: Missing Dependent Adult

LOCATION: 200 block Redwood Street, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON: Sergio Ambriz, 80 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 dependent adult. Sergio Ambriz is an 80 year old Hispanic male with grey hair and brown eyes. Mr. Ambriz was last seen at approximately 2:45PM leaving his residence in the 200 block of Redwood Street. He was wearing a blue hooded jacket, a white long sleeve shirt, grey pants, blue shoes, and a “Mexico” baseball style hat. It is unknown where he may have gone.

We are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Ambriz. If you have any information about his whereabouts, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.

Hello – Mr. Ambriz has returned safely to his residence.

Thank you.

On Sun, Apr 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM Baysinger, Kevin <[email protected]> wrote:

   NEWS RELEASE

DATE:                                    April 13, 2025 / 5:00PM.

SUBJECT:                             Missing Dependent Adult

LOCATION:                          200 block Redwood Street, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON:             Sergio Ambriz, 80 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 dependent adult. Sergio Ambriz is an 80 year old Hispanic male with grey hair and brown eyes. Mr. Ambriz was last seen at approximately 2:45PM leaving his residence in the 200 block of Redwood Street. He was wearing a blue hooded jacket, a white long sleeve shirt, grey pants, blue shoes, and a “Mexico” baseball style hat. It is unknown where he may have gone.

We are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Ambriz. 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

DATE: April 11, 2025

SUBJECT: California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

“Alcohol Enforcement” Operation Results

LOCATION: Oxnard, California

CONTACT: Corporal Steven Ramirez II, F.A.C.T. Compliance Officer

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

Oxnard Police Department Alcohol Enforcement Operation

On April 11, 2025, the Oxnard Police Department conducted an enforcement operation focused on alcohol-related crimes and quality of life issues near establishments that sell alcohol. These types of enforcement operations are designed to create awareness about alcohol-related crimes throughout California and keep communities safe.

During the operation, officers arrested five individuals who were involved in narcotics-related activities in and around areas where families and minors frequent. Two additional subjects were also cited for drinking alcohol in public.

Funding for this program was provided by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), through their Grant Assistance Program. ABC is a Department of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 11, 2025 / 1510 p.m.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 11, 2025 | 10:04 p.m.

SUBJECT: Shooting victim

LOCATION: 500 Block Cuesta Del Mar Dr, Oxnard

VICTIMS: 25-Year-Old Male, Oxnard Resident

SUSPECTS: Unknown

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 (Thur-Sat 6PM-630AM) | [email protected]

On April 11, 2025, at approximately 10:04 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 500 Block of Cuesta Del Mar Dr regarding a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a 25-year-old male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was treated for his injuries at the scene and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) with non-life-threatening injuries where he was listed in stable condition.

Officers located evidence of the shooting at the scene. The motive for the shooting remains unknown at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7755 or via the Department's website: www.oxnardpd.org and click Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to. You can also remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477 or visiting www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 12, 2025

SUBJECT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Results

CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | [email protected]

Four impaired drivers arrested during DUI checkpoint and saturation.

On April 11, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department held a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at West Wooley Road and “A” Street. At the same time additional officers conducted a city-wide DUI saturation. The operation resulted in four arrests for impaired driving, one arrest for reckless driving, and twenty-five citations for various traffic violations, including unlicensed driver.

Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

Funding for this checkpoint and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.