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News Release: Firearm Arrest (5/15/2018)

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

INCIDENT:

  

Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle
 

DATE/TIME:

  

May 15, 2018 @ 8:20 a.m.
 

LOCATION:

  

Oxnard Boulevard @ Orchard Place
 

VICTIM(S):

  

State of California
 

SUSPECT(S):

  

Alex Bustillos, 23 year old Oxnard resident
 

PREPARED BY:

  

Kevin Baysinger, Commander
 

CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:

  

Cmdr. Kevin Baysinger; Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.Org

805-385-7771

 

  DETAILS:

 

On May 15, 2018, at approximately 8:20 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Oxnard Boulevard and Orchard Place for a traffic violation.

 

Officers contacted the driver, Alex Bustillos, and learned that he was on active probation with search terms. During the investigation, Officers conducted a probation search and located a loaded, concealed handgun in the vehicle.  Bustillos was also found to be in possession of narcotics.

 

Bustillos was arrested for felony charges of being in possession of a concealed loaded firearm within a vehicle, being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and possessing a controlled substance with a firearm.

 

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 15, 2018 / 12:30PM

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police Announce the Arrest of Homicide Suspect
DATE/TIME: April 22, 2018, at Approximately 8:00 P.M.
LOCATION: 2900 Block of Ocean Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Jose Luis Lopez, 22-year old Port Hueneme Resident
SUSPECT(S): Jorge Francisco Ortega, 20-year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO: Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680

jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

 

DETAILS:

(Oxnard, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department has arrested a suspect in the murder of 22-year old Jose Luis Lopez, a resident of the City of Port Hueneme.

On April 22, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the 2900 block of Ocean Drive. When the police officers arrived at the scene, they located 22-year old Jose Lopez suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene and attempted to render aid. Unfortunately, Lopez was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to lead the investigation. Since the murder of Jose Lopez, Major Crimes Detective diligently and thoroughly investigated the case. During the investigation, detectives determined that Lopez’ murder was gang-motivated.

On May 9, 2018, in the early morning hours, police officers and detectives from the Oxnard Police Department and the Ventura Police Department served several search warrants in the City of Oxnard. The search warrant operation was directly related to the homicide investigation. Detectives seized additional evidence and gathered more information during the search warrant operation.

Based on the information and evidence gathered during the investigation thus far, Major Crimes Detectives were able to identify 20-year old Jorge Francisco Ortega, an Oxnard resident, as a suspect in the case. On May 11, 2018, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Major Crimes Detectives arrested Ortega and charged him with murder. At the time of his arrest, Ortega was in custody at Ventura County Jail on charges unrelated to the homicide investigation. Ortega will remain in custody with no bail.

Major Crimes Detectives will continue to investigate the murder of Jose Lopez. Detectives anticipate additional arrests as the investigation moves forward.

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. Anyone that has information on the murder of Jose Lopez is asked to contact Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7680.

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 11, 2018, at approximately 3:00 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT: 19th Annual Memorial Ceremony
DATE/TIME: May 16, 2018 at 1030 Hours
LOCATION: 251South C St. Oxnard CA 93030
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Charles Woodruff
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO: Sergeant Charles Woodruff 805 385 8300

Charles.woodruff@oxnrdpd.org

 

 

The Oxnard Police Department will be hosting its 19th Annual Memorial Event on May 16, 2018 at 1030 hours. The Department welcomes the public to attend and celebrate the lives of seven Oxnard officers who lost their lives while in the line of duty. The Oxnard Police Department hosts this event every year with officers, families and the community attending.

 

 

 

 

The names of the officers that will be honored are;

 

Deputy Constable Andrew McNaughton ..EOW March 23, 1906

Constable William E. Kelley…………….. EOW August 20, 1921

Officer Albert Gasperetti………………….EOW April 15, 1956

Officer Frederick J. Clark…………………EOW October 12, 1971

Senior Officer John Adair…………………EOW October 7, 1980

Officer James E. O’Brien…………………EOW December 2, 1993

Officer James R. Jensen, Jr…………..…EOW March 13, 1996

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

INCIDENT:

  

Assault with Great Bodily Injury
 

DATE/TIME:

  

5/8/18, 1530 hours
 

LOCATION:

  

400 Block of Pleasant Valley Rd.
 

VICTIM(S):

  

Undisclosed
 

PREPARED BY:

  

Robin Whitney, Commander
 

CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:

  

Brett Smith, Sergeant, Violent Crimes Unit

(805) 486-6211

 

  DETAILS:

 

On 5/8/18, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to an assault victim in the 400 block of W. Pleasant Valley Rd. Upon arrival, EMS personnel located a teenage male victim suffering from head injuries. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center with life threatening injuries.  Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are currently on scene conducting an investigation.

 

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Aragon at (805) 385-7547,  the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org  to submit a tip via text or email.

 

 

 

  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  5/8/18, 1945 hours

 

 

INCIDENT:

  

Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle
 

DATE/TIME:

  

May 7, 2018 @ 03:26 a.m.
 

LOCATION:

  

Gonzales Road @ Ventura Road
 

VICTIM(S):

  

State of California
 

SUSPECT(S):

  

David Alvarez, 26 years old
 

PREPARED BY:

  

Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
 

CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:

  

Commander Kevin Baysinger

805-385-7771

 

  DETAILS:

On May 7, 2018, at approximately 3:26 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Gonzales Road and Ventura Road.

Officers contacted the driver, David Alvarez, and learned that he was on active probation with search terms. During the investigation, Officers conducted a probation search and located a loaded 12 gauge shotgun in the trunk of the vehicle. Alvarez was also found to be in possession of narcotics.

Alvarez was arrested for felony charges of being in possession of a concealed loaded firearm and narcotics.

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.

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT: Gang Member with a Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME: May 4, 2018, @ 9:00 P.M
LOCATION: 1500 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S):  

Jose Rocha, Oxnard resident

 
PREPARED BY: Robert Flinn, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:  

Christopher Williams, Commander

christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

  DETAILS:

On May 4, 2018, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit contacted a known gang member riding a bicycle in the area of Del Sol Park located at 1500 Camino Del Sol. The subject was identified as Jose Rocha, a convicted felon and a person prohibited from possessing a firearm. Rocha was found to be in possession of a loaded .40 caliber handgun. He was arrested for several violations that include possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon or addict, possessing a firearm with a prior violent offence and illegally being in possession of ammunition.

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.

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

 DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 4, 2018, at 11:30 p.m.

Jose Rocha

.40 Cal Handgun

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Loaded Firearm Seized From Vehicle
DATE/TIME: 5/4/18 at 12:36 PM
LOCATION: 2900 Block of Ocean Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): N/A
SUSPECT(S): Pedro Ramirez, a 20-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO: Sgt. Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7600

chris.inglehart@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 5/4/18 at 12:36 PM Oxnard police officers were conducting a patrol of the 2900 block of Ocean Drive, the area of a recent homicide.  Officers observed a parked vehicle and contacted the three occupants, one of which was on probation with search terms.  Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded semi-auto handgun near the driver’s seat.  The driver, Pedro Ramirez, was arrested for possession of the handgun.  The two other occupants were arrested for providing false information to a peace officer.

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 4, 2018, 3:47 PM

 

INCIDENT: Subject in Possession of a Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME: April 28, 2018, @ 3:30 P.M
LOCATION: 500 Block L Court, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): Jorge Ortega, 21 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY: Robert Flinn, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO: Commander Christopher Williams, Christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On April 28, 2018, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit and K-9 Unit contacted a group of subjects in the 500 block of L Court drinking alcohol in public and disturbing the peace. One of the subjects contacted was identified as Jorge Ortega. During a pat-down search for weapons, a loaded 38 revolver was located in the pocket of Ortega. He was taken into custody for without incident.

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.

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

 DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 28, 2018, at 6:30 p.m

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

 

 Oxnard Police Officers Injured During Traffic Stop.

 
DATE/TIME:

 

 4/26/18, 9:25 p.m.

 
LOCATION:

 

 1600 block Billings Street

 
VICTIM(S):

 

 Oxnard Police Officers, Name being withheld

 
SUSPECT(S):

 

 Jose Guadalupe Sanchez, 28 year old Oxnard resident

 
PREPARED BY:

 

 Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

 
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:

 

 Dale McAlpine, Patrol Sergeant

(805) 385-7771

Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org

 

  DETAILS:

On April 26, 2018, at approximately 9:25 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 1600 block of Billings Street. The subject was identified as Jose Sanchez. During the traffic stop, Sanchez was discovered to have an arrest warrant out of Los Angeles County.  As Officers tried to remove Sanchez from his vehicle, Sanchez drove away. The two officers were hurt when the vehicle dragged the officers who tried to stop Sanchez from fleeing.   One officer suffered an injury to his leg when the vehicle ran over his leg.  Another officer suffered minor injuries from falling from the vehicle.  Sanchez was located a short time later and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, and resisting the duties of a police officer.  Both officers were treated at a local hospital and released.

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:  4/27/18, 0200 hours

INCIDENT: Gang Member with a Firearm and Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME: April 26, 2018, @ 1:30 P.M
LOCATION: Glenwood @ Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): Pablo Reyes, 29 year old Ventura resident
PREPARED BY: Robert Flinn, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO: Commander Williams, Christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org, 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On April 26, 2018, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit contacted a known gang member from Ventura in the area of Glenwood Drive and Oxnard Blvd. The subject was identified as Pablo Reyes. Reyes was driving a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of the City of Los Angeles. He was also found to have an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. Reyes was taken into custody without incident.

S.E.U Officers responded to his residence in Ventura where they conducted a probation search. Officers found a loaded firearm in the bedroom belonging to Reyes along with items linking him to the Ventura Avenue gang. Reyes is prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition. He was additionally charged with those violations.

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.

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

 DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 26, 2018, at 8:30 p.m.