OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

***Update****

All roadways are open now. Thank you for your patience.

INCIDENT:	Single Vehicle Traffic Collision- Road Closure
DATE/TIME:	5/24/18, 0402 hrs.
LOCATION:	1600 block of Rose Avenue
PREPARED BY:	Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently on-scene of a single vehicle fatal traffic collision in the 1600 block of Rose Avenue, south of Gonzales Road. As a result of the collision, northbound and southbound lanes of Rose Avenue from Gonzales Road to Cesar Chavez Avenue will remain closed for several hours. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/24/18, 5:04am hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation; Suspects Arrested

DATE/TIME:

May 20, 2018, at approximately 3:51 A.M.

LOCATION:

1000 Block of Bard Road, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Hispanic Male, 26-year old Oxnard Resident (Name withheld pending notification of family)

SUSPECT(S):

Hispanic Male Juvenile, 15-years old, Oxnard Resident

Hispanic Male Juvenile, 16-years old, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669

[email protected]

DETAILS: On May 20, 2018, at approximately 3:51 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to an assault victim in the 1000 block of East Bard Road. When police officers arrived on scene, they located a victim lying on the sidewalk. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived at the scene and attempted to render aid to the victim. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

An Oxnard police officer responding to the incident located a vehicle that was described as being involved in the assault. The vehicle was occupied by a Hispanic male adult, a 15-year old Hispanic male juvenile, and a 16-year old Hispanic male juvenile. Major Crimes detectives responded to the scene and interviewed the occupants of the vehicle. Detectives also interviewed a person that witnessed the assault. Ultimately, detectives arrested the two juveniles and charged them with murder. The juveniles were transported to the Ventura County Juvenile Hall Facility. The male adult was released pending further investigation by detectives.

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 Ken Tougas at (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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 20, 2018, at approximately 12:30 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Domestic Violence Suspect in Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2018 at 9:55 p.m.
LOCATION:	1900 Block of Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Roman Celis, 27 year old Oxnard, CA resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez, 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez, 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On 5/16/18, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a call of a domestic violence incident which occurred in the area of Riverpark Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue. Officers made contact with the female victim and observed several injuries to her face and body. The suspect, Roman Celis, had fled the area prior to the officer’s arrival.

Officers were able to locate an address where Celis lived and attempted to make contact with him. Upon arrival, they observed Celis in a parked vehicle in the parking lot of his apartment complex. He appeared to be asleep. Officers also observed a handgun on the driver seat, next to Celis. Officers were able to safely recover the firearm without waking up Celis. After retrieving the firearm, Celis was woken up and he became resistive. Celis was eventually subdued and taken into custody without further incident. Celis was also found to be in possession of narcotics.

Celis was subsequently charged with numerous violations, including, felony domestic violence, being a felon in possession of a loaded firearm, numerous drug charges and 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 at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 17, 2018, at 4:00 a.m.

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INCIDENT:

Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle

DATE/TIME:

May 15, 2018 @ 8:20 a.m.

LOCATION:

Oxnard Boulevard @ Orchard Place

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Alex Bustillos, 23 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Cmdr. Kevin Baysinger; [email protected]

805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On May 15, 2018, at approximately 8:20 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Oxnard Boulevard and Orchard Place for a traffic violation.

Officers contacted the driver, Alex Bustillos, and learned that he was on active probation with search terms. During the investigation, Officers conducted a probation search and located a loaded, concealed handgun in the vehicle. Bustillos was also found to be in possession of narcotics.

Bustillos was arrested for felony charges of being in possession of a concealed loaded firearm within a vehicle, being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and possessing a controlled substance with a firearm.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7600. 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: May 15, 2018 / 12:30PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Announce the Arrest of Homicide Suspect
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):	Jorge Francisco Ortega, 20-year old Oxnard Resident
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 has arrested a suspect in the murder of 22-year old Jose Luis Lopez, a resident of the City of Port Hueneme.

On April 22, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the 2900 block of Ocean Drive. When the police officers arrived at the scene, they located 22-year old Jose Lopez suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene and attempted to render aid. Unfortunately, Lopez was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to lead the investigation. Since the murder of Jose Lopez, Major Crimes Detective diligently and thoroughly investigated the case. During the investigation, detectives determined that Lopez’ murder was gang-motivated.

On May 9, 2018, in the early morning hours, police officers and detectives from the Oxnard Police Department and the Ventura Police Department served several search warrants in the City of Oxnard. The search warrant operation was directly related to the homicide investigation. Detectives seized additional evidence and gathered more information during the search warrant operation.

Based on the information and evidence gathered during the investigation thus far, Major Crimes Detectives were able to identify 20-year old Jorge Francisco Ortega, an Oxnard resident, as a suspect in the case. On May 11, 2018, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Major Crimes Detectives arrested Ortega and charged him with murder. At the time of his arrest, Ortega was in custody at Ventura County Jail on charges unrelated to the homicide investigation. Ortega will remain in custody with no bail.

Major Crimes Detectives will continue to investigate the murder of Jose Lopez. Detectives anticipate additional arrests as the investigation moves forward.

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. Anyone that has information on the murder of Jose Lopez is asked 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: May 11, 2018, at approximately 3:00 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	19^th Annual Memorial Ceremony
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2018 at 1030 Hours
LOCATION:	251South C St. Oxnard CA 93030
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff 805 385 8300 [email protected]

The Oxnard Police Department will be hosting its 19^th Annual Memorial Event on May 16, 2018 at 1030 hours. The Department welcomes the public to attend and celebrate the lives of seven Oxnard officers who lost their lives while in the line of duty. The Oxnard Police Department hosts this event every year with officers, families and the community attending.

The names of the officers that will be honored are;

Deputy Constable Andrew McNaughton ..EOW March 23, 1906

Constable William E. Kelley…………….. EOW August 20, 1921

Officer Albert Gasperetti………………….EOW April 15, 1956

Officer Frederick J. Clark…………………EOW October 12, 1971

Senior Officer John Adair…………………EOW October 7, 1980

Officer James E. O’Brien…………………EOW December 2, 1993

Officer James R. Jensen, Jr…………..…EOW March 13, 1996

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Assault with Great Bodily Injury

DATE/TIME:

5/8/18, 1530 hours

LOCATION:

400 Block of Pleasant Valley Rd.

VICTIM(S):

Undisclosed

PREPARED BY:

Robin Whitney, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Brett Smith, Sergeant, Violent Crimes Unit

(805) 486-6211

DETAILS:

On 5/8/18, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to an assault victim in the 400 block of W. Pleasant Valley Rd. Upon arrival, EMS personnel located a teenage male victim suffering from head injuries. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center with life threatening injuries. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are currently on scene conducting an investigation.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Aragon at (805) 385-7547, the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/8/18, 1945 hours

INCIDENT:

Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle

DATE/TIME:

May 7, 2018 @ 03:26 a.m.

LOCATION:

Gonzales Road @ Ventura Road

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

David Alvarez, 26 years old

PREPARED BY:

Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Commander Kevin Baysinger

805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On May 7, 2018, at approximately 3:26 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Gonzales Road and Ventura Road.

Officers contacted the driver, David Alvarez, and learned that he was on active probation with search terms. During the investigation, Officers conducted a probation search and located a loaded 12 gauge shotgun in the trunk of the vehicle. Alvarez was also found to be in possession of narcotics.

Alvarez was arrested for felony charges of being in possession of a concealed loaded firearm and narcotics.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Gang Member with a Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME:	May 4, 2018, @ 9:00 P.M
LOCATION:	1500 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Rocha, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On May 4, 2018, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit contacted a known gang member riding a bicycle in the area of Del Sol Park located at 1500 Camino Del Sol. The subject was identified as Jose Rocha, a convicted felon and a person prohibited from possessing a firearm. Rocha was found to be in possession of a loaded .40 caliber handgun. He was arrested for several violations that include possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon or addict, possessing a firearm with a prior violent offence and illegally being in possession of ammunition.

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.

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 4, 2018, at 11:30 p.m.

Jose Rocha

.40 Cal Handgun

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Loaded Firearm Seized From Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	5/4/18 at 12:36 PM
LOCATION:	2900 Block of Ocean Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Pedro Ramirez, a 20-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 5/4/18 at 12:36 PM Oxnard police officers were conducting a patrol of the 2900 block of Ocean Drive, the area of a recent homicide. Officers observed a parked vehicle and contacted the three occupants, one of which was on probation with search terms. Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded semi-auto handgun near the driver’s seat. The driver, Pedro Ramirez, was arrested for possession of the handgun. The two other occupants were arrested for providing false information to a peace officer.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department or Ventura County Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 4, 2018, 3:47 PM