OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Prohibited Person With a Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME:	June 23, 2018, @ 11:00 P.M
LOCATION:	421 N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Sergio Contreras, 37 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On June 23, 2018, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit observed a felony wanted subject in the area of Oxnard Boulevard and Colonia Road. The subject was identified as Sergio Contreras and was seen entering a nearby motel where he was subsequently found by police. He was taken into custody without incident after a brief standoff.

Contreras is prohibited from owning or possessing any firearm or ammunition. Officers conducted a search of his vehicle and located a 9mm handgun and live ammunition. Contreras was also wanted by police for brandishing a firearm at a local establishment. He was charged with the illegal firearm possession as well as the pending case.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit and the Violent Crimes Unit are 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: June 24, 2018, / 1:00 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision Involving a Motorcyclist
DATE/TIME:	June 23, 2018 / 1:16 a.m.
LOCATION:	Gonzales Rd. @ Campus Rd.
VICTIM(S):	Unidentified male
VEHICLE(S):	2017 black Yamaha R6
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Manuel Perez III (805)385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On June 23, 2018, at approximately 1:16 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a motorcyclist down in the roadway on Gonzales Rd. just west of Campus Rd. When officers arrived on scene they located an unidentified subject lying in the road deceased.

Based upon the initial investigation, officers determined that the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Gonzales Rd. at a high rate of speed. For unknown reasons, the motorcyclist left the roadway and struck a tree.

It is unknown whether alcohol or drugs were involved. The collision is still under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has information regarding the collision is asked to contact Officer Manuel Perez III at (805)385-7750 or via email [email protected]

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 23, 2018 / 8:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Crime Spree leads to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Arrest
DATE/TIME:	06/19/18 @ 12:50 a.m.
LOCATION:	Multiple locations
VICTIM(S):	Multiple victims
SUSPECT(S):	1. Rodolfo Gutierrez, 05/30/99 2. Thomas Moreno, 05/13/99 3. 17 year old Oxnard Resident, name withheld 4. 17 year old Oxnard Resident, name withheld
PREPARED BY:	Crystal Walker, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jason Coleman, Detective (805)385-7687 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

This morning at 12:50 a.m., Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies received a LoJack hit in Solvang on a black, 2006 Infiniti that had been stolen out of Oxnard. Deputies stopped the Infiniti, along with a Scion that appeared to be accompanying it. They discovered stolen property inside the vehicles, including a shotgun, which appeared to be from multiple burglaries in Oxnard and Ventura.

The Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit (PCU), as well as the Oxnard Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF), were notified and responded to Santa Barbara County to conduct an investigation. After sifting through the property, it was discovered that some of the property had been taken during a vehicle burglary on 06/17/18 in the 1400 block of Lombard. Detectives were also able to piece together that property located in the vehicle came from a burglary that had occurred on 06/18/18 in the 1000 block of Alturas in which the suspects entered through an unlocked side-garage door. The PCU is currently working with Ventura Police Department to contact the owners of the stolen property from their case. At the time of this writing, the investigation is still on-going and PCU detectives are working diligently to return the stolen property to its owners.

The driver of the stolen Infiniti, Rodolfo Gutierrez, 05/30/99 was arrested for vehicle theft. Both Thomas Moreno, 05/13/99 and one of the 17 year old juveniles were arrested for possession of stolen property. The final juvenile was not charged but had been listed as a “Missing Person” and he was released to the custody of his parents.

Detectives from the Property Crimes Unit are asking if anyone witnessed the events or has video evidence from the area of the 1000 block of Alturas, please contact the Oxnard Police Department. The time frame is 06/18/18 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Video evidence can now be collected by the new and innovative program developed by Axon called “Axon Citizen.” By using the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/oxnardcrimespree-061818 video and photo evidence can be uploaded anonymously to secure storage for later use.

The Oxnard Police Department is here to provide you with “Exceptional Service.” If anyone has information regarding these events or any suspicious activity, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222–8477.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/19/18 @ 4:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Juvenile Burglarizes Two Homes; Arrested
DATE/TIME:	06/18/18 @ 10:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	4000 block of Cloyne Street 300 block of Dollie Street
SUSPECT(S):	16 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Crystal Walker, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Crystal Walker, Detective (805) 385-7668 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating additional video evidence of burglaries that occurred on 06/18/18 in the area of Cloyne Street and Dollie Street. Also, OPD is attempting to locate additional victims in this area.

On Monday, 06/18/18, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a call of a residential burglary in the 4000 block of Cloyne Street. Officers were advised that a suspect was being detained by the residents.

Upon arrival, officers found a 16 year old Oxnard resident being detained and took him into custody. The residents told officers that when they returned home from dinner, they noticed lights on inside the residence. Once inside, the residents located the suspect in one of the rooms with property positioned for removal from the residence. It was at this time he was detained. After further investigation, officers discovered that the suspect had entered through an unlocked or open window.

During the time that the report on Cloyne Street being taken, it was discovered that another home on Dollie Street had been burglarized with video evidence pointing to the same suspect.

The 16 year old was arrested on two counts of residential burglary and lodged in Juvenile Hall.

Detectives from the Property Crimes Unit are asking if anyone witnessed the events or has video evidence, to please contact the Oxnard Police Department. In addition, residents should check any motion sensor/video doorbell alerts for activity. The time frame is 06/18/18 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Video evidence can also be collected by the new and innovative program developed by Axon called “Axon Citizen.” By using the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/dollie-cloyneburglaries, video evidence can be uploaded anonymously to secure storage for later use.

As always the Oxnard Police Department is here to provide you with “Exceptional Service.” If anyone has information regarding these events or any suspicious activity, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222–8477.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/19/18 @ 1134 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	K9 Assists in Felony Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 18, 2018 / 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	400 blk. W. Palm Dr.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Marshall Perez, 41-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 June 18, at approximately 7:00 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit located wanted felon, Marshall Perez, in the 400 blk. of Palm Dr. As officers attempted to contact Perez, he fled into his residence. Officers established a perimeter and had occupants exit the residence. Once occupants were removed from the residence, officers cleared the residence with the exception of the attic. Officers then called for the assistance of the K9 unit.

Several announcements were made and officers ultimately made verbal contact with Perez. Perez came down from the attic but refused to comply with the officers. After several warnings and opportunities to comply, the K9 was deployed and Perez was taken into custody. Perez, who is on Post Release Community Supervision for auto theft, was once again charged with auto theft. Perez was also charged with 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.

Marshall Perez K9 Leo

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 18, 2018 / 2200 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Friday, June 15, 2018 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On Friday, June 15, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Oxnard. The checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Saviers Road south of Coach C Lane. This location was chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol-related arrests and DUI collisions.

The checkpoint resulted in the following:

835 vehicles through the checkpoint
812 drivers screened
14 DUI investigations
Four DUI alcohol arrests
One DUI drug arrest
One misdemeanor warrant arrest
13 citations issued to unlicensed drivers
25 total citations issued
One vehicle towed

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911. These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/16/18 3:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Car Jacking Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	June 10, 2018, at approximately 1:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	1400 block W. Hemlock Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Gilberto Lopez, 35 years, Oxnard resident, Oscar Hernandez, 27 years, Oxnard resident, Juan Haro, 28 years, Oxnard resident, Agustin Cruz, 31 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 248-9122

DETAILS: On June 15, 2018, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Officers and investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and K-9 Unit, located the victim’s vehicle at the intersection of Orange Drive @ Friedrich Road, occupied and parked on the shoulder of the road. Four (4) subjects immediately fled from the vehicle and were quickly apprehended by the officers on scene. Agustin Cruz was arrested for his involvement in the June 10, 2018 Car Jacking. Gilberto Lopez, Juan Haro, and Oscar Hernandez were arrested for their actions stemming from today’s incident. All (4) subjects were subsequently booked at Ventura County Jail on various felony charges.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796. 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: 6/15/18, 6:30 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member In Possession of a Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME:	June 15, 2018 @ 12:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue @ Fifth Street, Oxnard, Ca.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Osvaldo Hernandez, 19 year-old, Oxnard resident Michael Gomez, 18 year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Rick Marquez Jr., Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Rick Marquez Jr., Sergeant [email protected]

DETAILS:

On June 15, 2018, at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop at Rose Avenue and Fifth Street.

Officers contacted the driver, a 17 year-old female resident of Oxnard, and passengers, Osvaldo Hernandez and Michael Gomez, also of Oxnard. Both Hernandez and Gomez were on probation with multiple search terms. During the investigation a loaded handgun was discovered in Hernandez’ waistband.

Hernandez was arrested for multiple felony charges related to the possession of the firearm. Gomez and the juvenile were arrested for narcotic related offenses.

The Oxnard Police Department’s is committed to reducing gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 15, 2018 / 2:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Increase of stolen 1990’s Honda vehicles
DATE/TIME:	June 2018
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Detective Enrique Alvarez
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Enrique Alvarez, (805) 385-7650 [email protected]

DETAILS:

In recent months, the City of Oxnard has experienced an increase in the thefts of 1990’s Honda Accord and Civic vehicles. The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) asks residents to help prevent the thefts of Honda Accord and Civic vehicles and offers the following tips:

Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even while driving.
When parked, never leave your keys in the car or leave a spare in your car.
Never leave your car running and unattended.
Avoid leaving valuables inside your vehicle where passersby can see them.
Use an anti-theft device (steering wheel locks, kill-switches).

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force was created to address stolen vehicle issues within the City of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be “Partners in Public Safety.” Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 15, 2018 /1100 hours

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	June 15, 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 [email protected]

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, June 15, 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 724 DUI collisions, which have claimed 13 lives and resulted in another 476 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’.