OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Juvenile arrested in possession of handgun and controlled substance

DATE/TIME:

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

LOCATION:

4500 block of Cloyne St.

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

17 year old male juvenile

PREPARED BY:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Dale McAlpine, Patrol Sergeant

(805) 857-4655, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On July 7, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a suspicious vehicle involved in narcotic use in the 4500 block of Cloyne Street. The Officers contacted the occupants of the vehicle and discovered that a 17 year old male in the vehicle was in possession of a controlled substance and a loaded firearm. The juvenile was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm and other firearm related charges. The other occupants of the vehicle were interviewed and released at the scene.

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

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:	David Walker, Sergeant (805) 385-7756

UPDATE:

During the early morning hours of July 6, 2018, Monica Nieves was located unharmed and reunited with her family. The investigation revealed that her disappearance was an intentional act and foul play was not involved. The Oxnard Police Department appreciates the effort made by everyone to ensure her safe return.

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: July 6, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fourth of July and High Visibility DUI Enforcement
DATE/TIME:	July 4, 2018
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

Help us save lives this Fourth of July

“DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze”

As celebrations associated with Independence Day–fireworks, backyard barbeques and pool parties–wind down, it’s vital we all work together to spread this life-saving message: DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze. This Independence Day holiday, the Oxnard Police Department wants to remind you to plan for a safe week of festivities by not driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or drugs. Doing so ensures you will not put others, and yourself, in danger by driving impaired.

To help reduce the heavy hearts and nightmarish memories as a result of impaired drivers, the Oxnard Police Department will deploy additional officers on special DUI Saturation Patrols specifically to stop and arrest drivers showing signs of alcohol or drug impairment on July 4^th and July 6-7, 2018.

In recent years, California has seen a disturbing increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. During the 2017 four-day Fourth of July holiday in California, 17 people were killed and 430 injured in alcohol-involved crashes. The Oxnard Police Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

Prepare for the Fourth

If you will be drinking, plan how you will get around without driving. Remember these tips for a safe night on the roads:

Designate a sober driver or use public transportation or a ride-sharing service to get home safely.
Use your community’s sober ride program.
Have a friend or family member who is about to drive buzzed or impaired? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get them home safely.
Report drunk drivers – call 911.

You can also do your part by volunteering to be a designated sober driver! Through our DDVIP program, select bars and restaurants are offering non-alcoholic specialty drinks for sober drivers, among other deals: http://bit.ly/OTSDDrinks.

The Costs of Drunk Driving

Drinking and driving is dangerous, even if you’re “just buzzed” or drug impaired. When you drive impaired, you risk the lives and safety of those riding with you and around you. You also risk a big hit on your wallet. A first time DUI arrest could cost you up to $10,000 – which includes attorney fees, fines, very high insurance rates, car towing, an alcohol/drug education treatment program and lost time at work, not to mention jail time, years on probation, the loss of your vehicle and driver’s license.

A final statistic to remember: drunk-driving deaths are 100-percent preventable.

This enforcement effort is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Whether by bike, car, motorcycle or walking, be a part of the solution and ‘Go Safely California.’

The next statewide DUI campaign is National Impaired Driving Mobilization, which runs August 17 through the Labor Day Weekend.

To learn more about DDVIP and other OTS awareness, education and enforcement campaigns, visit www.ots.ca.gov, as well as our Facebook and Twitter pages: https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOTS/ and https://twitter.com/OTS_CA?lang=en.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	21^st Annual Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor
DATE/TIME:	July 4, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Harbor, City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

Oxnard, CA – This Wednesday, July 4^th, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 21^st annual Fourth of July event. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk along Sunset Lane and Mandalay Beach Road. This will be followed by the July 4^th Children’s Parade on Harbor Boulevard. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and take place on South Harbor Boulevard between Cabezone Circle and Albacore Way. Harbor Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade. Motorists can use Sunset Lane or Ocean Drive as an alternate route.

Activities and entertainment are scheduled throughout the day at the Channel Islands Harbor. Marine Emporium Landing will have activities between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., including live music, face painting, an inflatable fun zone, and a rock climbing wall. There will also be vendors with booths as well as a farmer’s market. This will be a family-oriented event with fun for all. The event will end with a fireworks show that begins at 9:00 p.m. and can best be seen near the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard.

Public consumption of alcohol, possession and use of fireworks, including those described as “Safe and Sane”, and use of flare ignition devices will not be tolerated. All of the involved law enforcement agencies will be conducting strict enforcement of all related offenses.

This event is expected to draw a large crowd and traffic delays are expected following the fireworks show. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 7:00 p.m., all intersections on Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard from Fifth Street to the harbor area will be monitored by traffic officers. The Channel Islands Bridge, between Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard, is subject to closure prior to the fireworks display and will be closed after the fireworks display to facilitate the high traffic volume leaving the event.

In addition, the Oxnard Police Department would also like to notify the public that driving on any beach in the City of Oxnard is strictly prohibited. From 5:00 p.m. on July 3^rd to noon on July 5^th, Arnold Road south of Hueneme Road will be closed to all vehicles with the exception of those who have legitimate business in that area or who are traveling to and from work. Parking restrictions on Arnold Road will also be strictly enforced.

If you live in the area of these roadways or intersections, we apologize for any inconvenience. The roads will be re-opened as soon as possible. These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.

Please have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.

For any questions related to road closures or any of these events on July 4^th, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7/3/18, 9:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested

DATE/TIME:

7/03/18, 1:07 a.m.

LOCATION:

1500 Block West Fifth Street, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

7-11

SUSPECT(S):

Arturo Hernandez, 24 year-old Oxnard resident

Marisela Suarez, 25 year-old Oxnard resident

LOSS:

Undisclosed

PREPARED BY:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

(805) 857-4655

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On 7/03/18, at approximately 1:07 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a robbery with a handgun in progress to the 7-11 business located in the 1500 block of West Fifth Street. Officers learned that the suspects took several items from the business without paying. When the clerk confronted the suspects, one suspect brandished a firearm at the clerk. The suspects then entered a vehicle and fled the area. As Officers arrived on scene they located the suspect vehicle a short distance away in the 1400 block of West Fifth Street. An enforcement stop was conducted and the suspects were taken into custody without incident for robbery. The property from the robbery was recovered from the suspects’ vehicle. A black B.B. handgun was also located and identified as the gun used in the robbery.

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: 7/03/18, 0300 hours

Arturo Hernandez

Marisela Suarez

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Shooting Victim

DATE/TIME:

July 2, 2018 / 10:00 PM

LOCATION:

4000 Block of San Simeon Avenue

VICTIM(S):

Oxnard resident, 32 years of age

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Mike Johnson / [email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Sergeant Brett A. Smith / [email protected] / (805) 248-9122

DETAILS:

On July 2, 2018, at about 10:00 PM, the Oxnard Police Department received a call of a shooting victim in the 4000 block of San Simeon Avenue. The victim, a 32 year old Oxnard resident, was confronted by unknown subjects and shot in front of a residence. The victim was transported to VCMC and treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the shoulder.

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: July 3, 2018, 12:10 AM

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.

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:

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.