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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	April 27, 2018 / 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Friday

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, April 27, 2018, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

In California, this deadly crime led to 867 deaths and over 23,000 serious injuries in 2013 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Nationally, the latest data shows over 10,000 were killed by an impaired driver. Over the course of the past three years, Oxnard officers have investigated 638 DUI collisions, which have claimed eight lives and resulted in another 395 injuries.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes.

Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol. Everyone should be mindful that if you’re taking medication – whether prescription or over-the-counter – drinking even small amounts of alcohol can greatly intensify the impairment effects.

Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive. The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life-saving role. They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all from one screen.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Armed Robbery

DATE/TIME:

4/26/18, 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

2300 block Vineyard Avenue

VICTIM(S):

Walgreens

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

LOSS:

Undisclosed

PREPARED BY:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Dale McAlpine, Patrol Sergeant

(805) 385-7771

Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 4/25/18, at approximately 7:00 p.m., an armed suspect entered Walgreens, in the 2300 block of Vineyard Avenue, confronted an employee at gunpoint and demanded money. The employee handed over an undisclosed amount of currency. The suspect fled in an unknown direction. The suspect was described as a White, Male, 50-60 years old, 5-11, 160 lbs., brown ball cap, brown sweater, black jeans with a grey beard.

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: 4/26/18, 0400 hours

INCIDENT:

Vehicle Pursuit

DATE/TIME:

April 25, 2018 @ 3:45 a.m.

LOCATION:

Various Streets throughout Oxnard

VEHICLE:

Blue ’04 Honda Accord

DRIVER:

Alejandro Ramuco, 26 year old Oxnard Resident

PASSENGER:

Hadrian Manriquez, 26 year old Oxnard Resident

Gustavo Mesa, 30 year old Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander (805) 385-7746

Kevin.Baysinger@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On April 25, 2018 at about 3:45AM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the area of Azalea and Lantana Streets in the City of Oxnard. The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit followed. The vehicle fled through neighborhood streets and ended when the vehicle collided with several parked unoccupied vehicles in the 1000 Block of Quail Run Way. The occupants fled the vehicle and a search followed.

Two of the occupants were arrested a short time later: Ramuco was arrested for evading from police officers (felony), fleeing the scene of a vehicle collision (misdemeanor), and a Post Release Offender violation (felony); Manriquez was arrested for two misdemeanor and one felony warrant, and resisting the duties of a police officer (misdemeanor).

At about 7:30AM, residents from the 2400 Block of Kentia Street called stating a subject was knocking on their doors, saying he was being chased and that he needed medical attention. Officers arrived and contacted Mesa, who was believed to have also been in the pursued vehicle. Mesa received medical attention at the scene, and was arrested for possession of a dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors).

Any investigation is continuing. Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/25/18 @ 9:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Detectives are Searching for Witnesses in Homicide Investigation

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):

Unknown

WITNESS VEHICLE(S):

Silver 4-door sedan, possibly a Toyota Corolla

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 is requesting the community’s assistance and is asking for witnesses in a homicide investigation to contact Major Crimes Detectives.

On April 22, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., 22-year old Port Hueneme resident Jose Luis Lopez was shot and killed in the 2900 block of Ocean Drive. Lopez was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives believe the murder was gang-motivated.

During the investigation, Major Crimes Detectives received information that the occupants of a silver 4-door sedan, possibly a Toyota Corolla, were in the area where the shooting occurred and left prior to the arrival of police officers. Detectives believe that the occupants of the silver 4-door sedan (see picture below) have important information that could assist with the investigation.

Detectives would like to speak to the occupants of the vehicle that is circled in red. Detectives are requesting that the driver of the vehicle, its occupants or anyone with information regarding this vehicle to call 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: April 24, 2018, at 10:00 A.M.

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation

DATE/TIME:

April 22, 2018 at approximately 8:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

2900 block Ocean Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Male, 22-year old Oxnard resident; name withheld pending notification

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Brett A. Smith, Sergeant (805) 249-9122

Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680

Jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On April 22, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a call for service of a shooting victim in the 2900 block of Ocean Drive. Police officers arrived on scene and located a shooting victim. The victim, a 22-year old male, was found lying on the street near a parking stall. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assume the investigation. At this early stage in the investigation, detectives do not have any suspect information nor do they have a motive for the murder.

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 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: April 23, 2018, at 2:00 a.m.

Attachments area

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Missing Dependent Adult

DATE/TIME:

April 22, 2018/ 1730 hours

LOCATION:

500 Block of Delphinium Pl.

VICTIM(S):

Julian Lucero (age 69)

PREPARED BY:

Robin Whitney, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Robin Whitney, Commander

(805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On April 22, 2018, at approximately 1730 hours, Julian Lucero (age 69) walked away from the 500 block of Delphinium Pl. in the City of Oxnard. Mr. Lucero has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The Oxnard Police Department is enlisting the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Lucero. Anyone with information as to Mr. Lucero’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

4/22/18, 1905 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Single vehicle fatal traffic collision
DATE/TIME:	April 22, 2018 @ 3:05 a.m.
LOCATION:	300 Block of Riverpark Boulevard, Oxnard
VEHICLE:	2018 grey Ford Focus
DRIVER:	28-year-old male, Los Angeles resident Name withheld pending notification
PASSENGER:	25-year-old female, Los Angeles resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Paul Knapp, Senior Officer (805)385-7750 paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On April 22, 2018, at approximately 3:05 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision in the 300 block of Riverpark Boulevard in Oxnard. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a single vehicle had collided with a tree, partially ejecting the driver. The driver, identified as a 28-year-old male of Los Angeles, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 25-year-old female passenger of Los Angeles was transported to a local hospital where she is being treated for minor injuries.

Based on the preliminary investigation, traffic investigators determined the Ford Focus was traveling southbound on Riverpark Boulevard and then veered onto the sidewalk colliding into a tree. It is believed that speed and alcohol are contributing factors to the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Senior Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750 or via email at paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/22/18 @ 6:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two teens riding in trunk suffer serious injuries after crash
DATE/TIME:	April 21, 2018 @ 5:44 p.m.
LOCATION:	Harbor Blvd. and Costa De Oro, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Three teen girls ages 16 and 17, Oxnard and Ventura residents
PREPARED BY:	Luis McArthur, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Paul Knapp, Traffic Investigator paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

Two teen girls were seriously injured after they were thrown from the trunk of a car after a crash.

The two girls were in the trunk of a silver Dodge Charger driven by a 17-year-old boy when the Charger that was travelling westbound on Costa De Oro was hit broadside by a Nissan Sentra going southbound on Harbor Boulevard and spun out, about 5:45 p.m. Saturday.

The girls were riding in the trunk because the driver had two other passengers and a large subwoofer in the car.

The two girls and a third passenger were taken to hospitals with severe injuries. The other passenger and the driver suffered minor injuries.

The driver of the Sentra was not injured.

The investigation is continuing and we are asking anyone who may have seen the crash to contact the traffic investigator at (805) 385-7749.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 21, 2018 / 6:40 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Teen with loaded handgun in vehicle arrested
DATE/TIME:	April 22, 2018 @ 1:21 a.m.
LOCATION:	Channel View Park, 4460 S. Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	16-year-old gang member, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Luis McArthur, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Luis McArthur, Commander luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 207-4762

DETAILS:

On April 22, 2018, officers stopped a vehicle shortly before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at Channel View Park at 4460 S. Harbor Boulevard after residents complained of the subjects being loud and disturbing.

A 16-year-old passenger, who was identified as a gang member had a loaded pistol. The teen was arrested on suspicion of possessing a concealed loaded firearm in a car. The driver and another passenger were arrested on probation violations.

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. Citizens are encouraged to contact the police department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity can 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 22, 2018 / 4:40 a.m.