OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon Knife
DATE/TIME:	December 12, 2017, 5:55 p.m.
LOCATION:	500 block S. ‘K’ Street
VICTIM (S):	Albert Delgado, 35 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122

DETAILS:

On December 12, 2017, at 5:55 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 500 block of S. ‘K’ Street. Officers located Delgado (victim) who suffered three (3) non-life threatening stab wounds. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance where he underwent surgery and is currently in stable condition. The Oxnard Violent Crimes Unit is currently investigating the circumstances of the attack.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Elderly Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	12/09/17; 1120 hours
LOCATION:	1400 W. Gonzales Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Refugio Soria, 82 years
PREPARED BY:	Mike Thomas, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo Miranda (805) 385-7746 Eduardo.Miranda@OxnardPD.Org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing dependent adult male. Mr. Refugio Soria, 82 years old, walked away from his care home in the 1400 Block of West Gonzales Road, Oxnard, around 11:20 AM this morning. Mr. Soria is described as a Hispanic male, 5’-04” tall and weighs approximately 200 lbs. He was wearing a dark grey jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes. If you see Mr. Soria, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740. See the attached photograph of Mr. Soria.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 9, 2017 @ 1400 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Oxnard Stabbing Victim Dies

DATE/TIME:

December 5, 2017 at approximately 11:30 P.M.

LOCATION:

300 block of North Rose Avenue

VICTIM(S):

Jesus Pizano, 26-year old Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669

ken.tougas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – On December 5, 2017, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a report of a stabbing victim in the 300 block of North Rose Avenue. The police officers arrived on scene and located the victim, 26-year old Jesus Pizano, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Pizano was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center and listed in critical condition. Despite the life-saving efforts of the medical staff, Pizano died on December 8, 2017, at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Pizano’s death is being investigated as a homicide. The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. Detectives advise there is no clear motive at this time.

This is Oxnard’s fifteenth (15) homicide of the year.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction in homicide cases. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged 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: December 10, 2017 at approximately 5:30 .P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon Knife
DATE/TIME:	December 5, 2017, 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	300 block N. Rose Avenue
VICTIM (S):	Jesus Pizano, 26 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122

DETAILS: On December 5, 2017, at 11:30 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 300 block of N. Rose Avenue. Officers located Pizano (victim) who suffered three (3) life threatening stab wounds. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance where he underwent emergency surgery and is currently in critical condition. The Oxnard Violent Crimes Unit is currently investigating the circumstances of the attack.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery & Burglary Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 5, 2017 at 2:43 pm
LOCATION:	201 W. Vineyard, Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S):	Names withheld
SUSPECT:	Mathana Barry Carroll, age 26, no current address
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jon Keller (805) 385-7600, jon.keller@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brett Smith (805) 797-7995, brett.smith@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On December 5, 2017, at 2:43 pm, Oxnard Police Officers responded to an attempt armed robbery of a mail carrier in the apartment complex near 201 W. Vineyard. Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle burglary in the same area. Additionally, a second robbery victim arrived and provided a description of the suspect. The same suspect description was given for each incident.

Officers immediately searched the surrounding area and contacted Mathana Barry Carroll attempting to leave the complex on foot. Carroll was detained and found in possession of a backpack containing a replica firearm and stolen property from the crimes. The victims were able to identify the suspect and recover their stolen property.

Carroll was booked into Ventura County Jail for armed robbery, auto burglary, criminal threats, brandishing a replica firearm, and a violation of probation- Carroll is currently on probation under the PRO (Post Release Offender) program.

Anyone with additional information may contact Sergeant Brett Smith at (805) 797-7995 or email: brett.smith@oxnardpd.org

Anonymous information can be sent to Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 or at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 5, 2017 / 8:30 pm

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Continued Traffic Signal Outages
DATE/TIME:	12/5/2017; 4:00pm
LOCATION:	Auto Center Drive and Rice Avenue Gonzales Road at Rice Avenue Rice Avenue at Latigo Avenue Gonzales Road at Solar Drive Gonzales Road at Williams Drive Ventura Road at Bevra Avenue Pacific Avenue at Wooley Road Wooley Road at Saviers Road Oxnard Boulevard at Wooley Road (Five Points Intersection) Wooley Road at C Street (Five Points Intersection) Seventh Street at Ventura Road Date Street at Oxnard Boulevard
PREPARED BY:	Commander Denise Shadinger denise.shadinger@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Mike Adair mike.adair@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7778

DETAILS: As a result of power outages related to the Thomas Fire, traffic signals at the following intersections in the city of Oxnard are out or not functioning properly:

Auto Center Drive and Rice Avenue

Gonzales Road at Rice Avenue

Rice Avenue at Latigo Avenue

Gonzales Road at Solar Drive

Gonzales Road at Williams Drive

Ventura Road at Bevra Avenue

Pacific Avenue at Wooley Road

Wooley Road at Saviers Road

Oxnard Boulevard at Wooley Road (Five Points Intersection)

Wooley Road at C Street (Five Points Intersection)

Seventh Street at Ventura Road

Date Street at Oxnard Boulevard

Motorists are asked to avoid the areas, if possible, as traffic is likely to be congested. All intersections normally controlled with a traffic signal should be treated as a four-way stop intersection while the power is out, with each motorist coming to a complete stop before safely entering the intersection.

Edison has not provided an estimated time for power to be restored to the intersections.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/5/17; 4:11pm

INCIDENT:

Shooting Victim

DATE/TIME:

November 30, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

LOCATION:

5200 block S. J Street, Oxnard

VICTIM (S):

Male 32 years, Oxnard resident, name withheld

PREPARED BY:

Brett A. Smith, Sergeant

Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Brett A. Smith, Sergeant

Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211

DETAILS: On November 30, 2017, at 7:30 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 5200 block of S. J Street. Officers located the victim who suffered from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was treated at the scene and transported to Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. The victim underwent emergency surgery and is currently in critical, but stable condition. The Oxnard Violent Crimes Unit is currently investigating the circumstances of the shooting.

Date/Time completed: 11/30/2017, 11:30PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Road Closures for the 2017 Downtown Oxnard Holiday Parade
DATE/TIME:	December 2, 2017 / 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Downtown Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown
CONTACT:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On December 2, 2017, the Oxnard Downtowners’ Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade themed “Christmas under the Sea”. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 p.m. This will be followed by the 2017 Oxnard Tamale Festival to be held in Plaza Park.

These events are expected to draw large crowds and traffic delays should be expected. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 7:30 a.m. on December 2^nd, the following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic:

A Street from Wooley Road to Fifth Street
Ninth Street from A Street to B Street
Fifth Street from A Street to C Street
C Street from Sixth Street to Second Street
Second Street from D Street to A Street
B Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street and First Street to Second Street
A Street from First Street to Second Street

Parking will be restricted along the parade route and some surrounding streets. The recommended parking area for persons attending the parade and other downtown events is the multi-level parking structure located at Third Street and B Street.

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.

For any questions related to the parade, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via email at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 30, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

**UPDATE**

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	November 28, 2017 / 4:54 p.m.
LOCATION:	Edison Drive south of McWane Blvd., Oxnard
DRIVER/VEHICLE:	Leticia Jennifer Medina, 20-year-old female Oxnard resident – 2010 White Chrysler Sebring
PASSENGER:	Rosalinda Zavala, 18-year old female Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpdorg
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Philip Flores, Traffic Officer (805) 200-5668 philip.flores@oxnardpd.org

Update (see original collision information below):

On November 30, 2017, at 4:00 p.m., the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office contacted the Oxnard Police Department to advise that the passenger involved in the collision, 18-year-old Rosalinda Zavala of Oxnard, died today despite receiving medical treatment.

The collision is still under investigation. Officer Philip Flores, who is the lead collision investigator, is requesting anyone who has information about the collision to contact him at (805) 200-5668 or via email at philip.flores@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 30, 2017 / 6:00 p.m.

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DETAILS:

On November 28, 2017, at approximately 4:54 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a single vehicle collision which occurred on Edison Drive south of McWane Blvd. When officers arrived, they discovered that a 2010 Chrysler Sebring, driven by 20-year-old Oxnard resident Leticia Jennifer Medina, had collided with a gate. Medina sustained minor injuries however the passenger, 18-year-old Rosalinda Zavala of Oxnard, sustained major injuries. Zavala was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where she is listed in critical condition. Medina was also transported to the hospital but was released after receiving treatment due to minor injuries.

Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that the Medina was driving northbound in the southbound lane of Edison Drive south of McWane Blvd. Zavala was seated in the right front passenger seat filming vehicles in the area. As Medina continued northbound along the west curb line, the vehicle collided with a large metal gate which penetrated the passenger compartment and possibly struck Zavala.

Speed and alcohol/drugs are not believed to be contributing factors to the collision. The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information about this collision is urged to contact Officer Philip Flores at (805) 200-5668 or via email at philip.flores@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 28, 2017 / 10:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Combative Subject at St. John’s Regional Medical Center
DATE/TIME:	November 28, 2017 at approximately 12:12 p.m.
LOCATION:	Saviers Road and Guava Street, City of Oxnard St. John’s Regional Medical Center, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	California State of – Oxnard Police Officers
SUSPECT(S):	Rafael Beltran Jr., 37 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager (805) 342-8292 melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7547 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

(OXNARD, Calif) –

The Oxnard Police Department is currently conducting an investigation involving a combative subject at St. John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) who was being investigated for being under the influence of a controlled substance. The subject has been identified as Rafael Beltran Jr., a 37-year old Oxnard resident.

Preliminary information indicates that earlier this afternoon at approximately 12:12 p.m., an Oxnard Police Officer was driving in the area of Saviers Road and Guava Street in the City of Oxnard when Beltran Jr. ran in front of a marked police unit. The officer stopped his vehicle at which time Beltran Jr. jumped on top of the police car. He proceeded to run away at which time the officer followed Beltran Jr. to check on his well being. The officer was able to make contact with Beltran Jr. in the area of Saviers Road and Laurel Street at which time he was detained without incident.

During the contact, Beltran Jr. admitted to using a significant amount of methamphetamine prior to his encounter with police officers. Beltran Jr. displayed signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance and he was subsequently arrested and transported to SJRMC for a medical clearance prior to being booked at the Ventura County Jail.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., the medical clearance process was completed and officers attempted to prepare Beltran Jr. for transportation to the Ventura County Jail. Beltran Jr. became combative with officers, hospital staff, and emergency room security. Several Oxnard Police Officers were able to ultimately subdue and handcuff Beltran Jr. Shortly thereafter, Beltran Jr. experienced a medical emergency and was treated. He is currently being monitored in the Intensive Care Unit at SJRMC.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and will determine appropriate booking charges upon completion of their investigation. Beltran Jr. is a documented Colonia Chiques gang member and is currently in the Post Release Offender program.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 28, 2017 at 10:30 p.m.