OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Violent Altercation Results in Oxnard Man’s Death

DATE/TIME:

May 30, 2018, at approximately 6:30 A.M.

LOCATION:

490 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Hispanic Male, 24-year old Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT(S):

Hispanic male, 31-year old Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is investigating a violent altercation between two men that resulted in the death of one of the men.

On May 30, 2018, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a person that was hit by a vehicle in the gas station parking lot, located at 490 South Victoria Avenue. When the police officers arrived at the scene, they located a 24-year old Hispanic male lying in the driveway of the gas station. Next to the 24-year old male was a red colored sedan with significant front-end damage. Bystanders provided first-aid to the male as police officers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived on-scene. The 24-year old was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. Unfortunately, the 24-year old succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

At the scene, police officers contacted a 31-year old Hispanic male who was identified as the driver of a black SUV, which was in the parking lot next to the crime scene. Police officers spoke to several eye-witnesses that provided detailed statements. Police officers also located a replica firearm in the vicinity of where the altercation occurred.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) and the Major Crimes Unit responded to investigate the incident. Based on information obtained during the investigation, detectives believe a violent altercation occurred between the two males that resulted in the death of the 24-year old. The motive or cause of the altercation is still being investigated. Detectives believe all persons involved in the incident are accounted for and have been interviewed.

Detectives are requesting anyone who might have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (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.

Detectives are also encouraging anyone who video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident to upload your media directly to detectives via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/fifthandvictoria

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 30, 2018, at 1:30 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision Involving a Pedestrian
DATE/TIME:	May 30, 2018 / 7:10 a.m.
LOCATION:	500 block of East Channel Islands Blvd.
PEDESTRIAN:	14-year-old male Oxnard resident
VEHICLE:	Silver 2009 Chevrolet Traverse
DRIVER:	41-year-old female Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Officer Sergio Figueroa (805)385-7750 sergio.figueroa@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 30, 2018, at approximately 7:10 a.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to an injury traffic collision involving a pedestrian in the 500 block of East Channel Islands Blvd. Officers arrived and located a 14-year-old male resident of Oxnard in the roadway suffering from serious injuries. The subject was transported to a nearby hospital and is listed in serious but stable condition.

Officers determined during their initial investigation that the pedestrian was attempting to cross Channel Islands Blvd. when he was struck by a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse that was traveling westbound. The driver of the Traverse, a 41-year-old female Oxnard resident, was uninjured and remained at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle was interviewed by officers and released. Officers do not believe alcohol or drugs to have been a factor in the collision. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone that may have witnessed the collision is asked to call or email Officer Sergio Figueroa at (805)385-7750 sergio.figueroa@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

5-30-18 / 11:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant / Gun Arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 29, 2018, 2:30 PM
LOCATION:	4000 block Saviors Road, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Francisco Ramirez, 22 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ricardo Vega Ricardo.vega@oxnardpd.org (805) 906-0778

DETAILS:

On May 15, 2018, at 8:40 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Pleasant Valley and Terrace Avenue regarding a person shooting at a moving vehicle. The victim’s vehicle was struck one time, and the driver was not injured. The Oxnard Police Departments Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) continued work the investigation and ultimately identified Francisco Ramirez as the shooter. Today at 2:30 PM, The Department’s Special Enforcement Unit located Ramirez in the 4000 block of Saviors Road. During a search of Ramirez, officers discovered he had a concealed 9mm handgun tucked in his waistband. Special Enforcement Unit officers and Violent Crimes Investigators subsequently served a Search Warrant at Ramirez’s residence. Ramirez was booked at the Ventura County Jail on four (4) felony gun related charges.

The Oxnard Police Department 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:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 28, 2018 / 3:12 A.M.
LOCATION:	Robert Ave and Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ismael Romero, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On May 28, 2018, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department attempted to contact a suspicious subject in the area of Robert Ave and Oxnard Blvd in the City of Oxnard. The subject fled on foot and was captured after a foot chase. The subject was identified as 21 year old Oxnard resident Ismael Romero. Romero was found to be in possession of live ammunition. K9 Officer Moses Martinez and K9 “Leo” responded and assisted with searching the area for property discarded by Romero during the foot chase. “Leo” located a loaded handgun in the area. Officers were able to tie the discarded handgun to Romero. Romero was arrested for various felony firearms charges.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7600. 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 http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 28, 2018, at 4:30 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member with a Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME:	May 28, 2018 / 2:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	200 block Cuesta Del Mar Dr, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Eddie Sanchez, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On May 28, 2018, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were conducting directed enforcement in the area of the 200 block of Cuesta Del Mar Dr in Oxnard. They contacted Eddie Sanchez, 23 year old Oxnard resident, in the north alley. He was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. Sanchez was also found to be a documented Oxnard gang member. He was arrested for various felony firearms charges.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 28, 2018, at 3:30 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5/25/18
LOCATION:	Edison Drive at McWane Blvd, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Fonseca, 29-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Luis McArther, luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 5/25/2018 at approximately 8:00 pm, an Oxnard Police Department officer was patrolling the area of Edison Drive and McWane Blvd. when he heard several shots fired and observed a vehicle leaving the area. The officer stopped the vehicle. The driver, Jose Fonseca, immediately admitted to possessing a firearm. A search revealed a semi-automatic handgun and live ammunition. Subsequent investigation revealed that the firearm was stolen out of Ventura, CA.

Fonseca was arrested and booked into Ventura County Jail for possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm and negligent discharge of a firearm.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department or Ventura County Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 25, 2018 at 10:33 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	May 24, 2018 / 4:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	1600 block of North Rose Ave.
VICTIM:	Withheld pending notification to family
VEHICLE(S):	1998 Dodge Ram pickup
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805)385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Thursday, May 24, 2018, at approximately 4:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a traffic collision in the 1600 block of North Rose Ave. Officers located a green 1998 Dodge Ram pickup truck in the center divider across from St. Johns Medical Center. Officers determined that the vehicle had been traveling southbound on Rose Ave. at a high rate of speed. For reasons that are unknown, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a palm tree in the center divider.

The driver of the vehicle, a 30-year-old male Oxnard resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 2-year-old male child was located in the front passenger’s seat secured in a child-seat. Oxnard Fire Department and Gold Coast Ambulance personnel immediately tended to the child. The child was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. Fortunately, it was determined that the child only suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision.

The names of the victim and child are being withheld pending notification to family.

All southbound traffic on Rose Ave. was closed from Gonzales Rd. for several hours while Oxnard Police Department Traffic Officers conducted their investigation. The roadway has since been reopened.

Officers believe speed and alcohol may have been factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has information regarding the collision is asked to contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805)385-7749 or via email Jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5-24-18 / 9:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

***Update****

All roadways are open now. Thank you for your patience.

INCIDENT:	Single Vehicle Traffic Collision- Road Closure
DATE/TIME:	5/24/18, 0402 hrs.
LOCATION:	1600 block of Rose Avenue
PREPARED BY:	Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently on-scene of a single vehicle fatal traffic collision in the 1600 block of Rose Avenue, south of Gonzales Road. As a result of the collision, northbound and southbound lanes of Rose Avenue from Gonzales Road to Cesar Chavez Avenue will remain closed for several hours. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/24/18, 5:04am hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation; Suspects Arrested

DATE/TIME:

May 20, 2018, at approximately 3:51 A.M.

LOCATION:

1000 Block of Bard Road, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Hispanic Male, 26-year old Oxnard Resident (Name withheld pending notification of family)

SUSPECT(S):

Hispanic Male Juvenile, 15-years old, Oxnard Resident

Hispanic Male Juvenile, 16-years old, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669

ken.tougas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On May 20, 2018, at approximately 3:51 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to an assault victim in the 1000 block of East Bard Road. When police officers arrived on scene, they located a victim lying on the sidewalk. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived at the scene and attempted to render aid to the victim. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

An Oxnard police officer responding to the incident located a vehicle that was described as being involved in the assault. The vehicle was occupied by a Hispanic male adult, a 15-year old Hispanic male juvenile, and a 16-year old Hispanic male juvenile. Major Crimes detectives responded to the scene and interviewed the occupants of the vehicle. Detectives also interviewed a person that witnessed the assault. Ultimately, detectives arrested the two juveniles and charged them with murder. The juveniles were transported to the Ventura County Juvenile Hall Facility. The male adult was released pending further investigation by detectives.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. 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: May 20, 2018, at approximately 12:30 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Domestic Violence Suspect in Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2018 at 9:55 p.m.
LOCATION:	1900 Block of Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Roman Celis, 27 year old Oxnard, CA resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez, 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez, 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On 5/16/18, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a call of a domestic violence incident which occurred in the area of Riverpark Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue. Officers made contact with the female victim and observed several injuries to her face and body. The suspect, Roman Celis, had fled the area prior to the officer’s arrival.

Officers were able to locate an address where Celis lived and attempted to make contact with him. Upon arrival, they observed Celis in a parked vehicle in the parking lot of his apartment complex. He appeared to be asleep. Officers also observed a handgun on the driver seat, next to Celis. Officers were able to safely recover the firearm without waking up Celis. After retrieving the firearm, Celis was woken up and he became resistive. Celis was eventually subdued and taken into custody without further incident. Celis was also found to be in possession of narcotics.

Celis was subsequently charged with numerous violations, including, felony domestic violence, being a felon in possession of a loaded firearm, numerous drug charges 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 at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 17, 2018, at 4:00 a.m.