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

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680

[email protected]

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.

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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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (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.

UPDATE:

Andres Fajardo has been located and reunited with his family. Thanks for your assistance!

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Juvenile
DATE/TIME:	April 20, 2018, 9:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	1600 block of Woodland Street, Oxnard
MISSING JUVENILE(S):	Andres Fajardo, 11-year-old, Hispanic male, 4’9”, 85 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a black shirt with red stripes, grey shorts with red stripes and blue sandals.
PREPARED BY:	Scott Coe, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda [email protected] (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On April 20^th, 2018 at about 9:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a missing juvenile in the 1600 block of Woodland Street in Oxnard. The mother became concerned when her son left the residence.

The missing juvenile is Andes Fajardo, 11-year-old, Hispanic male, 4’9”, 85 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a black shirt with red stripes, grey shorts with red stripes and blue sandals (see attached photo).

The Oxnard Police Department does not suspect any foul play. We are urging the public to immediately contact the Oxnard Police Department if they see him or have any information as to his whereabouts.

Andres Fajardo

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 21, 2018 / 5:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempted murder suspect captured in Ventura
DATE/TIME:	April 20, 2018, 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	500 Block of Rancho Drive , Ventura
SUSPECT(S):	Benjamin Taitai, 45 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Carey Everhart, Detective [email protected] (805) 432-6172

DETAILS:

An Oxnard attempted murder suspect was taken into custody Friday evening in Ventura.

Benjamin Taitai, 45, was captured at about 8:00 p.m. at a house in the 500 block of Rancho Road in Ventura. The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, K9 Unit, Special Enforcement Unit, Ventura Police SWAT team and FBI agents carried out the arrest.

Taitai was sought in connection with a shooting incident on April 6, in the 300 block of Napa Street where a man was shot in the head at close range. An investigation determined that Taitai was the suspect in the shooting.

What motivated the shooting was not clear.

Taitai was booked into Ventura County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder. His bail was set at $1 million.

If anyone has additional information regarding the shooting, please contact Detective Everhart at the above email address or phone number. 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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking / Robbery
DATE/TIME:	April 16, 2018 01:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	1400 Block South Oxnard Blvd
VICTIM(S):	27 Year old male – Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Dionicio Salinas – 26 Year old male – Oxnard resident Oscar Eulloche – 24 Year old male – Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Jess Aragon, Detective [email protected] 805-207-9097
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jess Aragon, Detective [email protected] 805-207-9097

DETAILS:

On 4/16/18 at 2:45 A.M. Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the report of a carjacking and robbery that occurred in the 1400 Block of South Oxnard Boulevard. On arrival officers located a 27 year old male victim who said he was approached by two suspects who demanded his property. The victim said one suspect was armed with a gun and the second was armed with a knife. The victim was battered by the suspects and sustained minor injuries. The victim said the suspects stole several items from him and fled in his vehicle.

On 4/16/18 shortly after 5:00 A.M. officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) located the vehicle in Van Nuys. LAPD was involved in a pursuit of the vehicle that culminated with the vehicle crashing into a parked car. The occupants fled from the vehicle and were later captured. Several items belonging to the victim were located and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Detective Jess Aragon at (805) 207-9097. 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 www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Dionicio Salinas

Oscar Eulloque

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Seeking Information for Attempt Murder Suspect
DATE/TIME:	April 17, 2018, 10:40 A.M.
LOCATION:	3000 block Napa Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Benjamin Taitai, 45 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Carey Everhart [email protected] (805) 432-6172

DETAILS: On April 6, 2018, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a possible gunshot victim in the 3000 block of Napa Street, Oxnard. Officers located the victim on the sidewalk suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Departments Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the scene. During their investigation, investigator’s learned Benjamin Taitai was the shooter.

Investigators would like to speak with Benjamin Taitai. If you know of his whereabouts or relevant information regarding the shooting, please contact Detective Everhart at the above email address or phone number. 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.