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.

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/400epvrd

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DETAILS:

On June 27, 2018, at approximately 7:56 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a train collision involving a pedestrian near Fifth Street west of Rose Avenue. Upon arrival, EMS personnel located a pedestrian, identified as 38-year-old Oxnard resident Matthew Wunderlich, lying alongside the railroad tracks. Wunderlich sustained moderate injuries to his upper torso and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Based on the preliminary investigation, Amtrak investigators believe Wunderlich was alongside the railroad tracks and, for some unknown reason, walked onto the tracks and into the path of an oncoming Amtrak train. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who has information regarding this incident is urged to contact Amtrak Officer Neal Gold at (805) 637-9018.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/27/18, 10:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit / Gang Members in Possession of Firearms
DATE/TIME:	June 26, 2018 / 6:35 p.m.
LOCATION:	Anita Ave. at Colonia Rd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Omar Medina, 24-year-old, Oxnard resident Jesus Morales, 24-year-old, Oxnard resident Uriel Barrera, 23-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 26, at approximately 6:35 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended when the driver of the vehicle collided into two parked vehicles on Anita Ave., south of Colonia Rd. The driver, Omar Medina, and the right front passenger, Jesus Morales, immediately fled from the collision and discarded handguns as they fled. Medina discarded his handgun in the area of a crowded courtyard of an apartment complex with several small children present.

Medina and Morales were both apprehended after brief foot pursuits. The third occupant, Uriel Barrera, remained in the vehicle. Barrera is on parole and was arrested for violating the terms of his supervised release. Medina was charged with felony evading, hit and run, possession of a loaded handgun, and other weapons charges. Morales, who is also on parole, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a high capacity magazine, and other weapons violations. All occupants are documented criminal street gang members.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 26, 2018 / 1930 hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Shooting Victim

DATE/TIME:

June 24, 2018 / 4:45 PM

LOCATION:

200 Block of Cuesta Del Mar

VICTIM(S):

Oxnard resident, 23 years of age

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Jon Keller / [email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

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

DETAILS:

On June 24, 2018, at about 4:45 PM, the Oxnard Police Department received a call of a shooting victim in the 200 block of Cuesta Del Mar. The victim, a 23 year old Oxnard resident, was driven to St. John’s Hospital by friends prior to police arrival on scene. The victim was treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the lower back.

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: June 24, 2018, 6:10 PM

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.