News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 10, 2024

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Enforcement Patrols

CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | michael.gens@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department to hold DUI Checkpoint and use extra officers to patrol for suspected impaired drivers

The Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol on Saturday, January 13, 2024, specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. The DUI Checkpoint and DUI patrols will be from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DUI checkpoints and patrols are done in locations with a history of DUI-related collisions and arrests. During the checkpoint, officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

In 2021, 1,370 people were killed on California roads in crashes involving drivers who had a blood alcohol content over the legal limit (.08 or above). The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription or over-the-counter medications with an operating heavy machinery warning on the label can also impair. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or are taking medications that can affect your ability to drive, please take these precautions to avoid a DUI:

● Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab, or public transportation – to get home.

● Walking while impaired is also dangerous. Have someone sober walk you home or stay with you until a sober driver is available to pick you up.

● Report drunk drivers – Call 911.

● Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.

A DUI arrest is not cheap. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license and possible jail time.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Sergeant Mike Gens

Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division

Tuesday – Friday Dayshift

(805)385-7847 | michael.gens@oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 10, 2024 (7:21 p.m.)

SUBJECT: 15-Year-Old Arrested for Possessing Concealed P80 Handgun

SUSPECTS: 15-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 800 blk. of Jane Dr., Port Hueneme

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On January 10th, at approximately 7:21 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were patrolling South Oxnard. As the officers turned on to Jane Dr., they observed a male juvenile clutch his waistband and begin fleeing toward an apartment complex. Based on the officers’ observations, they believed the juvenile was illegally in possession of a firearm.

The officers pursued the juvenile on foot and observed the juvenile discard a semi-automatic handgun. The officers apprehended the juvenile after a brief foot pursuit. Officers examined the firearm that the juvenile discarded and noted that it was a loaded 9-millimeter, Glock-style, Polymer 80, un-serialized, semi-automatic handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. The juvenile was booked at the Oxnard Police Department and subsequently transported to the Juvenile Justice Center.

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 this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. 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.

Bakari Myers, Sergeant

Special Enforcement Unit / SWAT

bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org

(805) 797-6202

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 9, 2024

SUBJECT: Illegal Gun Possession Arrest

SUSPECTS: Daniel Collins, 63 year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 3400 block of Frankfort Court, Oxnard

CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7623 (Tue-Fri 10AM-8PM) jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org

During the latter part of 2023, the Oxnard Police Department received several complaints of possible narcotic activity occurring in and around the area of the 3400 block of Frankfort Court.

The Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) assumed control of the investigation and identified Daniel Collins as a possible suspect. Sufficient evidence was gathered allowing detectives to secure a search warrant for Collins’ residence.

On January 9, 2024, the Oxnard Police Department’s S.W.A.T. Team executed the search warrant at Collins’ residence. With the assistance of detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit, several loaded unregistered semi-automatic handguns and a fully automatic pistol were located and seized. In the rear yard of the residence, a previously reported stolen vehicle was located and recovered. Collins was booked at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Pre-Trial Detention Facility for several gun-related charges. This investigation would not have been possible without the assistance of the public.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit is composed of detectives who have been federally deputized as Task Force Officers by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These Task Force Officers are assigned to the Ventura County Criminal Investigation Division and are in charge of investigating violations of the drug and criminal laws of the United States of America.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing drug overdoses in the city of Oxnard. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE/TIME: January 7, 2024 / 10:30PM

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECT: Rudy Torres, 31-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 300 block Halcon Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.org

(805) 385-7746 (Sun-Wed 4PM-2AM)

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations in the 300 block of Halcon Street. Officers learned that there was a firearm in the vehicle. During a search, officers located a loaded unserialized 9mm P80 handgun. Torres was arrested for multiple firearms violations.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE/TIME: January 7, 2024 / 9:45PM

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECT: Miller Aupiu, 38-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Johnson Creek Park, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.org

(805) 385-7746 (Sun-Wed 4PM-2AM)

On the above date and time, an Oxnard Police officer attempted to contact Aupiu at Johnson Creek Park, 501 Johnson Road, for a violation of the city’s park curfew. Aupiu fled from the officer, but was later found and detained in the yard of a residence in the 300 block of east Yucca Place. A loaded unserialized 9mm P80 firearm was found in the immediate area where Aupiu was detained. He was arrested for multiple firearms violations.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 6, 2024 (7:49 p.m.)

SUBJECT: Documented Juvenile Gang Members Arrested for Firearm Possession and Vehicle Pursuit

SUSPECTS: 14-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Maulhardt Rd. and Ranchita Ln. Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On January 6, 2024, at approximately 7:49 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for reckless driving. The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit lasted approximately eight minutes and traveled 7.5 miles in the South Oxnard area.

The vehicle eventually stopped in the area of Maulhardt Road and Ranchita Lane. The driver and two occupants fled on foot from the vehicle and were apprehended by police. One of the occupants, who was identified as a 14 year-old Oxnard resident, was in possession of a .45 caliber handgun concealed on his person and was arrested for weapons charges. The additional two juveniles were arrested for vehicle pursuit and various misdemeanor charges. All three of the juveniles were lodged into the Ventura Juvenile Justice Center.

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. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. 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.

Commander Steve Trickle

Oxnard Police Department

Patrol Watch Commander

805-385-7600

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 5, 2024

SUBJECT: Shooting Victim

LOCATION: 2200 Block Reina Circle, Oxnard

VICTIM: 38-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Detective Kevin Gormley

(805) 385-7686 (Tues-Fri 7 AM – 5 PM) Kevin.Gormley@oxnardpd.org

On January 5, 2024, at approximately 04:30 AM, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 2200 block of Reina Circle, in the city of Oxnard, regarding a report of a shooting victim. The caller advised he was transporting the victim to a local hospital. Officers located the shooting victim, a 38-year-old male, at a local hospital. The 38-year-old male was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim underwent emergency surgery and is listed in critical condition.

Officers located evidence of the shooting in the 2200 block of Reina Circle.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Kevin Gormley at 805-385-7686 or by email at Kevin.Gormley@oxnardpd.org

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 5, 2024 (7:19 p.m.)

SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS: Esteban Briones, 18-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 2700 blk. El Dorado Ave., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On January 5, at approximately 7:19 p.m., officers responded to a call of 10 gang members using narcotics in the 2700 blk. of El Dorado Ave. When officers arrived on scene they made contact with eight subjects. One of the subjects, identified as Esteban Briones, was found to be in possession of a loaded 9 millimeter handgun that was concealed on his person. Briones, a documented criminal street gang member, has a prior conviction for a firearms violation and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Briones was arrested for the violation, and transported to the Ventura County Jail.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 4, 2024 (4:30 p.m.)

SUBJECT: Driver and Passenger Arrested, in Possession of P80 Handguns

SUSPECTS: Jadore Bryant, 21-year-old Port Hueneme resident

Alfredo Garcia, 23-year-old Santa Paula resident

27-year-old female resident from Port Hueneme

LOCATION: 800 blk. of Spruce St., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On January 4, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) contacted occupants in a vehicle that was parked in the 800 blk. of Spruce St. The subject seated in the driver’s seat was identified as Alfredo Garcia, and the right front passenger as Jadore Bryant. During the contact, officers noticed vehicle code infractions on the vehicle and could smell the odor of burned marijuana. As officers continued their contact with the occupants, they learned that a female occupant seated in a rear seat in the vehicle had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The occupants were ultimately removed from the vehicle and the female was taken into custody.

Officers searched the vehicle and located two handguns concealed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Upon further inspection of the firearms, officers determined both handguns to be loaded 9-millimeter, Glock-style, Polymer 80, un-serialized, semi-automatic handguns. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Bryant and Garcia were subsequently charged with possessing the P80 handguns.

Bakari Myers, Sergeant

Special Enforcement Unit / SWAT

bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org

(805) 797-6202

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 1, 2024 at 12:10 A.M.

SUBJECT: Man Shot, Dies in Oxnard

LOCATION: 2100 Block of Sierra Way, Oxnard

VICTIM: Jose Juarez, 34-year-old Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Jess Aragon, Sergeant

(805) 385-7632 | jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org

On January 1, 2024, at approximately 12:10 AM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 2100 block of Sierra Way regarding multiple callers reporting shots fired and a shooting victim in the street. Officers and EMS personnel arrived on scene and located a 34-year-old male, later identified as Jose Juarez, suffering from a single gunshot wound. Officers began life saving measures and Emergency Medical Personnel quickly arrived and transported Juarez to the Ventura County Medical Center.

Unfortunately, despite life saving measures at the hospital Juarez succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who has any information, may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Adam Aguilar (805) 385-7680. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7755, or online via the Oxnard Police Department's website:www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also 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.