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Officers are on scene of a traffic collision at Stroube Street and Vineyard Avenue. Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route until the scene is cleared.
DATE: January 20, 2024
SUBJECT: Fatal Train Collision Involving a Pedestrian
LOCATION: Gonzales Road and Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard
PEDESTRIAN: 64-year-old male of Oxnard, CA
CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant
(805) 385-7847 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) | Michael.gens@oxnardpd.org
On January 19, 2024 at approximately 12:54 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers, Oxnard Fire Department personnel and EMS responded to collision involving a train and pedestrian in the area of Gonzales Road and Oxnard Boulevard. Based on preliminary investigation, it was determined that an Amtrak Train was traveling northbound when it collided with a pedestrian who was on the tracks. The collision occurred north of Gonzales Road, along a stretch of the track that has no designated crossing for pedestrians or vehicles. It is unknown why the pedestrian was on the tracks. The pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 19, 2024 (4:11 PM)
SUBJECT: Juvenile (16yrs) Arrested for Firearms Possession
SUSPECTS: Juvenile (16yrs)
LOCATION: 4700 Block of Olds Road
CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org
On January 19, 2024, at approximately 4:11 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Patrol Division were conducting a foot patrol in the 4700 block of Olds Road due to recent gang-related activity in the area and subjects loitering in the alleyways. The officers located a sixteen-year-old male subject loitering in the alleyway. The subject was found in possession of nicotine products and a search was conducted. The juvenile was found to have a loaded semi-automatic 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 handgun concealed on his person. The juvenile was arrested for various felony firearms-related charges. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are commercially sold as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms.
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 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.
Commander Steve Trickle
Oxnard Police Department
Patrol Watch Commander
805-385-7600
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 19, 2024 (9:24 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Passenger Arrested for Possessing Concealed Handgun
SUSPECTS: Devin Knapp, 29-year-old Gardena resident
LOCATION: A St. at Fifth St., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org
On January 19th, at approximately 9:24 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of A St. and Fifth St. During the contact officers learned the driver did not have a valid driver’s license. The officers began removing the occupants from the vehicle.
One of the passengers, later identified as Devin Knapp, admitted to being in possession of a concealed handgun. Officers confiscated the handgun and Knapp was taken into custody for firearms 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 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.
DATE: January 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision
VEHICLE: 2002 Chevy Avalanche
DRIVER: Hector Lopez, 48-yr-old Oxnard resident
PEDESTRIAN: Thomas Fernandez, 35-yr-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Alvaro Pulido, Corporal
(805) 385-7749 (Mon-Th 7AM-5PM) | alvaro.pulido@oxnardpd.org
On January 13, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle striking a pedestrian at Wooley Road and Oxnard Boulevard.
Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian in the roadway suffering from significant injuries. The pedestrian, later identified as Thomas Fernandez, was quickly transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Hector Lopez, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
Investigators believe the Chevy Avalanche was traveling westbound on Wooley Road when it struck Fernandez. Investigators do not believe speed or impairment are a contributing factor to the collision however the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Corporal Alvaro Pulido at (805) 385-7749 or via email at alvaro.pulido@oxnardpd.org. 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.
DATE: January 13, 2024
SUBJECT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Sergeant
(805) 385-7847 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org
Three impaired drivers arrested during DUI checkpoint.
On January 13, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Rose Avenue, north of Patton Court. The operation resulted in three arrests for impaired driving and seventeen citations.
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.
Officers are on scene of a serious traffic collision at Wooley Rd and Oxnard Blvd. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes and avoid the area.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 13, 2024 (3:07 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Subjects Arrested for Firearms Violations
SUSPECTS: Francisco Suarez, 27-year-old Oxnard resident
Joel Ruiz, 21-year-old Oxnard resident
Shawn Leslie Garcia, 27-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 2600 block of El Dorado Avenue, Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org
On January 13, at approximately 3:07 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) contacted several subjects in the 2600 block of El Dorado Avenue. During this contact, a loaded firearm was observed in plain view, and within reach, of suspects Shawn Leslie Garcia and Francisco Suarez. This firearm was safely recovered, and Garcia and Suarez were arrested, without incident. While engaging in the contact of additional persons in the group, suspect Joel Ruiz was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun, concealed on his person. Ruiz was also arrested, without incident.
Both firearms were inspected and found to have the serial numbers obliterated. Suarez and Ruiz are both convicted felons, with prior convictions for firearms violations, and are prohibited from possessing firearms.
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 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.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 12, 2024 (7:51 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Juvenile gang members arrested for possession of
firearms.
SUSPECTS: Male Juvenile, 16-year-old Oxnard resident
Male Juvenile, 16-year-old Oxnard resident
Male Juvenile, 16-year-old Oxnard resident
Male Juvenile, 17-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 1300 block Commercial Ave., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org
On January 12, at approximately 7:51 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) assisted Patrol on a call for service of subjects drinking and disturbing in the mobile home park located in the 1300 block of Commercial Ave.
Patrol and Special Enforcement Officers, contacted approximately twenty subjects in the mobile home park. Upon contact, two subjects immediately discarded firearms and fled from police. The two subjects who were in possession of firearms were apprehended and found to be juvenile gang members. Two additional juveniles were also arrested for obstructing and delaying the investigation.
Officers located the two handguns which were identified as a Ruger-57, 5.7 x 28mm and a Springfield .45 caliber pistol. Both firearms were found to be unregistered.
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 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.