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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man shot in leg in stable condition
DATE/TIME:	April 13, 2018 @ 10:46 p.m.
LOCATION:	Cooper Road and Garfield Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	23 year-old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Luis McArthur, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Luis McArthur, Commander [email protected] (805) 207-4762

DETAILS:

On April 13, 2018, at about 10:46 p.m., a man showed up at the Ventura County Medical Center with a gunshot wound. Officers spoke with the 23 year-old male, who had a gunshot wound to his leg. He was listed in stable condition. He told officers that he was shot in the area of Cooper Road and Garfield Avenue in Oxnard. At this point in this investigation, officers did not know a motive for the shooting.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740. 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: April 13, 2018 / 11:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	4/12/18, 5:39 a.m.
LOCATION:	1200 block West Gonzales Rd.
VICTIM(S):	Undisclosed
SUSPECT(S):	14-year-old Juvenile
LOSS:	Undisclosed
PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jess Aragon, Senior Detective (805) 207-9097 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 4/12/18, at approximately 5:39 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a robbery with a knife in the 1200 block of West Gonzales Rd. Officers contacted the victim and learned that the suspect took the victim’s property and was last seen leaving the area on foot. Officer began checking the area and the suspect was located a short distance away in the 900 block of Gonzales Rd. After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody for robbery and resisting arrest. The victim’s property from the robbery was recovered from the suspect.

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: 4/12/18, 0930 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested with gun after foot chase
DATE/TIME:	April 12, 2018, @ 11:30 A.M
LOCATION:	1900 Block of San Gorgonio Ave, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Arturo Suarez, 23 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On April 12, 2018, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit contacted a known gang member in the 1900 block of San Gorgonio Avenue. The subject was identified as Arturo Suarez and he subsequently fled from officers when contacted. Suarez was caught after a brief foot pursuit and found to be in possession of a concealed firearm. Suarez was arrested for firearms and narcotics related charges.

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: April 12, 2018, at 12:15 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Homicide
DATE/TIME:	April 6, 2018, 6:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	3000 block Napa Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Male 5’11, 35-45 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 248-9122

DETAILS:

On April 6, 2018, 6:10 p.m., Officers and Investigators from the Oxnard Police Departments Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the 3000 blk. of Napa Street regarding a shooting victim. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent surgery and is currently listed in stable condition. Investigators are diligently working the case.

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 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: April 7, 2018 / 3:10 p.m.