NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Juvenile in Possession of Handgun

DATE/TIME:

7/2/18, 4:32 p.m.

LOCATION:

600 Block of Howell Rd.

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

16 year old male juvenile

PREPARED BY:

Robin Whitney, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Robin Whitney, Commander

(805) 385-7771, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On July 2, at approximately 4:32 p.m., Officers from the Neighborhood Policing Team were working high visibility gang enforcement in South Oxnard in response to recent gang violence. The Officers contacted two known adult gang members seated in a parked vehicle in the 600 block of Howell Rd. There was also a 16 year old male standing outside of the vehicle. Officers searched the juvenile and located a loaded handgun in his front pocket.

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: 7/2/18, 8:25 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Nationwide Car Theft Problem Hitting Home
LOCATION:	Citywide
PREPARED BY:	Crystal Walker, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Charles Buttell, Detective (805) 385-7755, [email protected] or Enrique Alvarez, Detective (805) 385-7664, [email protected]

DETAILS:

In the spirit of Informing, Educating and Empowering our community, the Oxnard Police Department (OPD) would like to advise the residents of Oxnard of a potential crime trend citywide. Since the beginning of June, the City of Oxnard has seen an increase in stolen vehicles, primarily, 1990’s Honda sedans. Year-to-date, Oxnard has had almost 400 stolen vehicles with 32% of them being Hondas. In June alone there have been over 30 with half of those being Hondas!

This is not a new or isolated trend. According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), nationwide, the top two vehicles listed on the “Vehicles Most Likely to be Stolen” graphic are Honda Accords and Civics.

July is “National Theft Prevention Month” and OPD is on a mission to stop vehicle theft! The Oxnard Police Department would like the residents of Oxnard to know that we are diligently working to solve the issue. Here is a partial list of OPD’s upcoming efforts to lower the instances of vehicle theft:

Informational campaign to educate would-be victims on how to prevent vehicle theft;
Educational Public Safety Videos;
A #NotThisCar Campaign that sees detectives locating owners of 1990’s Hondas and providing them with steering wheel locks; and
An enforcement campaign to target known car thieves and put them on notice that OPD is watching!

OPD offers the following safety tips to lower your chances of becoming a victim:

Immediately report any suspicious activity! The police department encourages anyone with information about any criminal incident to call 9-1-1 or (805) 385-7740 from any phone.
DO make sure you do not leave your keys in your car, on or off. If your car is left on to warm up: stay with your car. Your car can easily be taken if you are not there to watch it;
DO make sure not to leave any valuable items in your car. These items are a temptation for someone to break your window and steal your things.
DO NOT enter if you find your vehicle broken into. Call 9-1-1 and wait elsewhere for police arrival. Try not to touch anything as officers can possibly obtain fingerprints or other evidence.

The Oxnard Police Department has been focused on extensive public engagement and community outreach, encouraging residents to be “Partners in Public Safety.” Residents are reminded and encouraged to report any and all suspicious activity to police, and can do so anonymously, with translators available 24 hours a day. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

In addition, the Oxnard Police Department has a limited number of steering wheel locks available, free of charge, to owners of the ‘90s Honda sedans. To obtain a steer wheel lock, contact Detective Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7755 or [email protected] or Detective Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664 or [email protected]

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Missing 11 year old Juvenile

DATE/TIME:

July 1, 2018/ 2030 hours

LOCATION:

500 Block of North Roosevelt Ave.

VICTIM(S):

Monica Nieves (age 11)

PREPARED BY:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

(805) 857-4655

DETAILS:

On July 1, 2018, at approximately 1500 hours, Monica Nieves (age 11) walked away from the 500 Block of North Roosevelt Avenue in the City of Oxnard. At approximately 2030 hours, the parents called the Oxnard Police Department to help locate the missing juvenile whom had not returned home. The Oxnard Police Department is enlisting the public’s assistance in locating Monica Nieves. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the missing juvenile is asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

7/01/18, 2330 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Suspect Arrested

DATE/TIME:

July 1, 2018, at approximately 3:30 A.M.

LOCATION:

1950 Solar Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Donald Reyes Jr., 29 years old, Newbury Park Resident

SUSPECT(S):

Hispanic Male Juvenile, 17-years old, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On July 1, 2018 at about 3:30 A.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a shooting victim at 1950 Solar Drive. When Officers arrived, the victim, Donald Reyes Jr. was located inside a hotel room. The victim suffered from multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced deceased by Emergency Medical Personnel at the scene.

The Major Crimes Detectives responded to the scene, began interviewing witnesses, and reviewing surveillance video. During the investigation, detectives were able to identify a 17-year old Hispanic male suspect. The investigation revealed the 17-year old suspect and Donald Reyes Jr. were involved in an argument when the suspect shot Donald Reyes Jr. The suspect fled the scene after the shooting.

Major Crimes detectives along with the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to locate the identified suspect. At about 2:00 P.M. The Special Enforcement Unit was able to locate the suspect and take him into custody without incident. The suspect was arrested for murder and transferred to the Ventura County Juvenile Hall.

Detectives are requesting anyone who might have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas (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.

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/1950solardr

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 1, 2018, at 7:00 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation

DATE/TIME:

July 1, 2018, at approximately 3:30 A.M.

LOCATION:

1900 Solar Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Hispanic male, 29 years old, unknown residence

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Ken Tougas (805) 385-7688

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On July 1, 2018 at about 3:30 A.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 1900 block Solar Drive, Oxnard regarding a shooting victim. When officers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived at the scene, they attempted to render aid to the victim. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. This is the 9^th homicide of the year for the City of Oxnard.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 1, 2018, at 7:34 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang members arrested with firearms
DATE/TIME:	6/29/18 @ 1621 hours
LOCATION:	Yale Street at Highland Avenue
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Filemoni Aloese, 21-year-old Oxnard resident Russell Escalone, 20-year-old Oxnard resident Rodolfo Raya, 23-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Luis McArthur, [email protected] 805-385-7778

DETAILS:

On June 29, 2018 at 4:21 PM Oxnard Police Department officers responded to Yale Street and Highland Avenue to investigate a citizen’s report of several gang members loitering in the area. Officers arrived and observed seven subjects with open containers of alcohol.

During the investigation, officers attempted to search Filemoni Aloese but he became uncooperative. After subduing Aloese, a 9-shot 22 caliber revolver was located concealed in his waistband. Officers then searched Rodolfo Raya and found a hammer concealed in his waistband in addition to a methamphetamine pipe. Another firearm was located in a red Nissan Sentra parked next to the group. The gun was retrieved and found to be a 22 caliber semi-automatic pistol. The vehicle was determined to belong to another member of the group, Russell Escalona. Aloese and Escalona were arrested for the firearms-related charges and Raya was arrested for the concealed weapon as well as the drug paraphernalia.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to report any suspicious behavior. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to call the Oxnard Police Department or Ventura County Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 29, 2018 @ 10:54 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, June 28, 2018 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 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 Thursday, June 28, 2018, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 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 westbound lanes of Pleasant Valley Road east of C Street. 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:

882 vehicles through the checkpoint
823 drivers screened
Six DUI investigations
Four DUI alcohol arrests
One DUI drug arrest
One misdemeanor warrant arrest
22 citations issued to unlicensed drivers
30 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: 06/29/18 12:15 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation

DATE/TIME:

June 27, 2018, at approximately 2:55 P.M.

LOCATION:

400 block East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

#1 Alejandro Sanchez, 21 years old, Oxnard

#2 Christian Morales, 20 years old, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On June 27, 2018 at about 2:55 P.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 400 block East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard regarding two shooting victims. When officers arrived, one subject was pronounced dead at the scene and a second male was transported to the hospital.

The victims have been identified as 21 year old Alejandro Sanchez of Oxnard and 20 year old Christian Morales of Oxnard. Both Sanchez and Morales died from gunshot wounds. Investigators believe Sanchez and Morales’ deaths were gang motivated.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 28, 2018, at 1:00 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide and Shooting Investigation

DATE/TIME:

June 27, 2018, at approximately 2:55 P.M.

LOCATION:

400 block East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

#1 Hispanic Male, Unknown Age, Unknown Residence

#2 Hispanic Male, 20 years old, Unknown Residence

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

[email protected]

UPDATE:

The second subject who was transported to the hospital has died of his injuries.

DETAILS:

Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 400 block East Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard regarding two shooting victims. When officers arrived, one subject was pronounced dead at the scene and a second male was transported to the hospital and is listed in critical condition. The 400 block East Pleasant Valley Road is currently closed for an undetermined time. More information will be released at a later time.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 27, 2018, at 5:20 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation

DATE/TIME:

June 27, 2018, at approximately 6:30 A.M.

LOCATION:

4000 block South J Street, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Robert DeLaCerda, 39-year old Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Robert Valenzuela (805) 385-7645

[email protected]

UPDATE:

After further investigation, Major Crimes investigators have identified the victim as 39 year old Robert DeLaCerda of Oxnard. DeLaCerda died as a result of a gunshot wound. Investigators believe that DeLaCerda’s death was gang motivated.

DETAILS:

Major Crimes investigators are on the scene of a Homicide of a 39 year old Hispanic male in the 4000 block of South J Street. The southbound lane will be closed for an undetermined time. More information will be released at a later time.

Detectives are requesting anyone who might have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Robert Valenzuela (805) 385-7645. 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: June 27, 2018, at 9:20 A.M.