OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant Service / Felony Arrest
DATE/TIME:	October 10, 2018, 5:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	2400 Block Trinity Place, Oxnard CA
VICTIM(S):	33 Year old Oxnard resident (male)
SUSPECT(S):	Cesar Morales, 25 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jonathan Ballow, Detective [email protected] 805-288-3289

DETAILS:

On October 3, 2018, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 2400 block of Trinity Place in the City of Oxnard reference an assault victim. The victim sustained moderate injuries and was transported to St. Johns hospital. The victim was treated and released the same day.

Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Gang Unit (VCU) investigated the case, and through the course of their investigation Cesar Morales was identified as the person responsible for the assault.

On October 10, 2018, at approximately 05:30 a.m. Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Gang Unit (VCU) in conjunction with the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and K-9 unit, served a search warrant at a residence in the 2400 block of Trinity Place, City of Oxnard. During the search warrant items of evidentiary value were located and Oxnard resident Cesar Morales was arrested, and charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon and booked into Ventura County Jail.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Detective Jonathan Ballow at (805) 288-3289. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or 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: October 10, 2018 / 1000 Hours

Cesar Morales

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide

DATE/TIME:

September 23, 2018, at 02:35 a.m.

LOCATION:

Intersection of Fifth Street and Meta Street, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Jorge Gonzalez Tejada 23 year-old, Hispanic male

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

FOLLOW UP MEDIA CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

Commander Sharon Giles (805)385-7620

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On September 23, 2018 at approximately 2:35 a.m., Officers responded to a call for service regarding an injury traffic collision in the intersection of Fifth Street and Meta Street. When officers arrived, they located Jorge Gonzalez Tejeda lying in the intersection. Mr. Tejeda was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) where he ultimately passed away from complications due to his injuries.

When investigators took over the investigation, the circumstances surrounding Mr. Tejada’s death were initially suspicious. After several weeks of investigating this incident, investigators now have enough information to establish this incident as a homicide. Investigators discovered that Mr. Tejeda was involved in an altercation minutes before he was found in the intersection of Fifth Street and Meta Street. It is believed that the altercation started in the west alley of the 600 block of South Oxnard Boulevard next to El Miramar Bar nightclub.

Based on the area where the altercation began, investigators believe there are several people that witnessed the altercation that occurred in the west alley of the 600 block of South Oxnard Boulevard.

Investigators have learned that Mr. Tejeda was intentionally struck by a white Jeep Cherokee sports utility vehicle at the intersection of Fifth Street and Meta Street. The Jeep Cherokee fled the scene after the collision. The vehicle has been recovered, but there is not an identified suspect at this time.

This is the 13^th homicide of the year in the City of Oxnard.

Investigators are also encouraging anyone who video recorded or photographed all or part of this incident, to upload your media directly to the investigators through the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/fifthandmeta. You can provide the video or photographs and remain anonymous.

The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any 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 Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688. You can also provide valuable information and remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 9, 2018, at 04:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Violating California’s Gun-Free School Zone Act
DATE/TIME:	October 9, 2018 / 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Ave. at Channel Islands Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Alberto Herrera, 28-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On October 9, at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. During the stop they made contact with passenger Alberto Herrera, a documented criminal street gang member who is also on supervised release. Officers removed Herrera from the vehicle to exercise his court ordered probation terms and found that he was sitting on a large handgun.

Prior to the traffic stop, the vehicle that Herrera was riding in had passed by an elementary school in violation of California’s Gun-Free School Zone Act. Violation of the Gun-Free School Zone Act is a felony and is a violation if the handgun is carried within 1,000 feet of a school.

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.

Alberto Herrera

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 9, 2018 / 1600 hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	October 8, 2018 / 4:13 p.m.
LOCATION:	Gonzales Road west of Lantana Street, Oxnard
DRIVERS/VEHICLES:	Bicyclist: 60-year-old male Oxnard resident (name withheld pending notification to family) Gold Coast Transit Bus: 67-year-old Ventura resident
PREPARED BY:	Paul Knapp, Senior Officer (805) 385-7750 paul.knapp @oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Paul Knapp, Senior Officer (805) 385-7750 paul.knapp @oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On October 8, 2018, at approximately 4:13 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a collision which occurred on Gonzales Road west of the intersection with Lantana Street. When officers arrived, they discovered that a 60-year-old bicyclist was struck by a Gold Coast Transit bus, which was travelling eastbound on Gonzales Road. The bicyclist was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center due to critical injuries. Despite receiving medical treatment, the bicyclist succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the bus and three additional passengers were not injured. They remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that the bicyclist veered into traffic lanes, from the eastbound bicycle lane, just prior to being struck by the bus.

It is unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs were involved. The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information about this collision is urged to contact Senior Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 8, 2017 / 7:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	One Year Anniversary – Alexis Jean Lopez Homicide
DATE/TIME:	October 8, 2017 at approximately 9:46 P.M.
LOCATION:	Ventura Boulevard and Santa Clara Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Alexis Jean Lopez, 26-year old Camarillo resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 [email protected]
FOLLOW UP MEDIA CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 [email protected] Commander Sharon Giles (805)385-7620 [email protected]

(OXNARD, Calif) – Today marks the one-year anniversary of the senseless murder of Alexis Jean Lopez. On October 8, 2017 at about 9:46 p.m., Lopez was seated in her pickup truck at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Santa Clara Avenue when she was shot.

The Oxnard Police Department needs the assistance of the Ventura County community in solving her murder. Investigators have interviewed numerous witnesses and followed up on several leads, but have not been able to identify any suspects or establish a motive for this crime.

Investigators believe that there are people in the community that have information that can assist investigators in identifying the suspect in this case. Investigators are asking anyone that has information related to this homicide, to call the Oxnard Police Department or make an anonymous telephone call through the Violent Crimes Hotline or Ventura County Crimes Stoppers. Any information regarding this case would be helpful to the investigation. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated by the Lopez family including her two young children, the Community, and the Oxnard Police Department.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. There are numerous ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:

Oxnard Police Department Website
- http://www.oxnardpd.org/contact.asp
Oxnard Police Department Facebook Page
- http://www.facebook.com/oxnardpd
Ventura County Crimes Stoppers
- venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx
- (800) 222-8477
Detective Ken Tougas
- [email protected]
- (805) 200-5669
Violent Crimes Hotline
- (805) 982-7070

Alexis Jean Lopez

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 8, 2018, at 09:15 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Reckless Evading / Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	October 7, 2018 / 6:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	800 blk. of Orange Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	David Reyes, 25-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On October 6, at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) observed suspect David Reyes, who was wanted for two felony warrants, in the area of Collins and Vineyard Ave. In addition to having felony warrants, Reyes was driving a vehicle that was reported stolen. The officers attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle and a pursuit ensued. Suspect Reyes entered the El Rio neighborhood and drove recklessly. Reyes committed several vehicle code violations and nearly caused a traffic collision. For the safety of the residents, officers discontinued the pursuit. The stolen vehicle was recovered and officers were unable to locate Reyes.

On October 7, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit and K-9 Unit conducted directed patrol in the El Rio neighborhood in an effort to locate and apprehend Reyes. Officers located Reyes in the 800 blk. of Orange Dr. Reyes attempted to flee but was taken into custody. Reyes was charged with reckless evading (felony) and for being in possession of a stolen vehicle (felony) for the events that occurred on October 6. When officers took Reyes into custody, he was found to be in possession of meth, and heroin. Reyes was additionally charged with narcotics possession and resisting arrest.

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.

David Reyes

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 7, 2018 / 2100 hours

INCIDENT:

Auto Theft Suspect Arrested in Oxnard As Oxnard Police Continue To Combat Vehicle Thefts

DATE/TIME:

10/06/18 8:40PM

LOCATION:

Channel Islands Blvd/ K Street

SUSPECT(S):

Pedro Gomez, 42 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Enrique Alvarez, Detective

[email protected] or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department has been making strides in combating a recent increase in stolen vehicles.

On 10/03/18, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Officers located a stolen 1991 Toyota Camry near the intersection of Channel Islands Blvd and K Street. The driver, Pedro Gomez, 42 years old, was contacted and arrested for vehicle theft, receiving stolen property, and possession of burglary tools. Gomez’s criminal history shows that he has been previously arrested for numerous narcotics violations and thefts.

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 Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664.

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: 10/06/18, 9:57 p.m.

INCIDENT:

Wanted Gang Member Arrested

DATE/TIME:

October 5, 2018 / 4:05 p.m.

LOCATION:

Channel Islands Blvd. @ Bolker Way

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Ronald Amesquita, 25 Years Old, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Robert Flinn, Sergeant

[email protected]

805-385-7600

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Christopher Williams, Commander

[email protected]

805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On October 5, 2018 at approximately 4:05 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Channel Islands Blvd. @ Victoria Ave. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Ronald Amesquita. He is identified as an active gang member in the City of Oxnard and was known to have an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. Amesquita fled in his vehicle from officers to the area of Channel Islands Blvd. and Bolker Way where he fled on foot after colliding with a parked vehicle. Pursuing officers were able to apprehend Amesquita without incident. He was arrested for his outstanding felony warrant, evading police, fleeing the scene of an accident and resisting arrest.

Amesquita has an extensive history of arrests. Some of his arrests include assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, vehicle theft, evading police and attempting to escape from custody.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 6^th, 2018 / 5:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member/ Prohibited Person in Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Ammunition and Methamphetamine, Heroin and Xanax for Sale
DATE/TIME:	October 4^th, 2018 / 4:05 p.m.
LOCATION:	Pacific Coast Highway and Hueneme Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Viveros, 28 Years Old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Martin Cook, Senior Officer [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On October 4^th, at approximately 4:05 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle stopped near the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway and Hueneme Road. Jose Viveros, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance. During a search of the vehicle for additional contraband, Viveros was found in possession of a loaded .45 caliber Glock 30 handgun, approximately two and a half ounces of methamphetamine, one-third of an ounce of heroin, numerous Xanax pills, a police radio scanner, controlled substance paraphernalia and a large amount of cash. Viveros is a documented gang member in the City of Oxnard, has prior convictions for possession of ammunition and possession of controlled substances for sale which makes him a prohibited person. Viveros was arrested for numerous firearms violations, possession of methamphetamine, heroin and Xanax for sale and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Auto Theft Suspects Arrested Throughout Oxnard As Oxnard Police Continue To Combat Vehicle Thefts
DATE/TIME:	10/03/18, 10:26 a.m. 10/03/18, 4:00 p.m. 10/04/18, 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	1000 block South Oxnard Boulevard Patterson Road / Wooley Road Pleasant Valley Road / Hailes Road
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Aguilar, 36 years old David Thornsberry, 33 years old Felipe De Los Reyes, 28 years old
PREPARED BY:	Crystal Walker, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective [email protected] or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department has been making strides in combating a recent increase in stolen vehicles. In the last two days, officers following up on three separate auto theft investigations have made arrests on all three cases.

On 10/03/18, at approximately 10:26 a.m., officers located a stolen 1997 Nissan Sentra in the 1000 block of South Oxnard Blvd. The driver, Luis Aguilar, 36 years old, was contacted and arrested for vehicle theft, receiving stolen property, driving with a suspended license and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Aguilar’s criminal history shows that he has been previously arrested for narcotics violations and domestic violence.

At approximately 4:00 p.m., on the same day, officers were conducting a follow-up investigation of a stolen Ford pick-up truck. During the follow up investigation, officers were able to identify the suspect as David Thornsberry, 33 years old. Thornsberry was contacted by Oxnard Police Auto Theft Investigators and was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and narcotics violations.

On 10/04/18, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers located a stolen GMC Sierra pick-up truck in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Hailes Road. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and arrested the driver, Felipe De Los Reyes, 28 years old. De los Reyes was taken into custody for vehicle theft, possession of stolen property and for possession of a controlled substance. It was discovered that De Los Reyes had been arrested in early September for vehicle theft and was released fourteen days later after serving his sentence. He has a criminal history of narcotics and DUI.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/04/18, 4:30 p.m.

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