OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

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

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:	Shooting Victim / Assault Victim
DATE/TIME:	November 23, 2017 08:58 a.m.
LOCATION:	Halaco Plant 6200 Perkins Road (Homeless Encampment)
VICTIM(S):	26 Year old male – Assault Victim 23 Year old male – Shooting Victim
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Jess Aragon, Detective Jess.Aragon@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-9097
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jess Aragon, Detective Jess.Aragon@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-9097

DETAILS:

On November 23, 2017, at approximately 8:58 a.m., officers responded to a call received reference shots fired in the area of the Halaco Plant at 6200 Perkins Road. Prior to the officer’s arrival, a call was received reference a shooting victim and an assault victim being transported in a personal vehicle to the hospital. Officers met up with the vehicle transporting the victims and provided assistance until medical personnel arrived. A 23 year old male was suffering from a minor gunshot wound to the leg and a 26 year old male was suffering from minor head trauma. Both victims were transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) where they were listed in stable condition. Detectives are attempting to locate any witnesses 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 23, 2017 / 1245 Hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Friday, November 17, 2017 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Friday, November 17, 2017, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Oxnard. The checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Ventura Road south of Devonshire Street and was later moved to westbound Wooley Road west of A Street. These locations were chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol-related arrests and/or DUI collisions.

The checkpoints resulted in the following:

932 vehicles through
893 drivers screened
11 DUI investigations
8 DUI alcohol arrest
11 citations issued to unlicensed drivers
18 total citations issued
3 vehicles towed
1 felony warrant arrest

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911. These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/18/17 3:20 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon (firearm) Arrest
DATE/TIME:	November 17, 2017, 5:00 am
LOCATION:	1900 block Camino Del Sol, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Amador Rosales, 23 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) 797-7995 Ricardo Vega, Lead Detective ricardo.vega@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On November 17, 2017, at 5:00 am, The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) and K-9 Unit, served a search warrant in the 1900 block of Camino Del Sol, Oxnard. The search warrant was in response to a shooting that occurred November 5, 2017. The November 5^th shooting, Rosales approached a family that was dropping off another family member at their home. He confronted one the occupants in the vehicle and asked the occupant “where he was from”, while displaying a handgun. Fearing for their lives, the driver quickly speeds away as Rosales shots at them several times. Fortunately, no-one was injured. During the course of the investigation, Violent Crimes Unit investigators identified Rosales as the shooter in the incident.

Violent Crimes investigators recovered two firearms during a search of Rosales home. Rosales was subsequently arrested and booked into county jail on charges of Assault with a Deadly weapon (firearm), and committing a crime in furtherance of a criminal street gang.

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:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	November 17, 2017 / 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Friday

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, November 17, 2017, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

In California, this deadly crime led to 867 deaths and over 23,000 serious injuries in 2013 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Nationally, the latest data shows over 10,000 were killed by an impaired driver. Over the course of the past three years, Oxnard officers have investigated 673 DUI collisions, which have claimed 10 lives and resulted in another 446 injuries.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes.

Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol. Everyone should be mindful that if you’re taking medication – whether prescription or over-the-counter – drinking even small amounts of alcohol can greatly intensify the impairment effects.

Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive. The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life-saving role. They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all from one screen.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 16, 2017 / 5:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary in progress
DATE/TIME:	11/16/17; 0021 hours
LOCATION:	Power Auto, 950 S. Oxnard Bl.
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Alice Mathews, 29 year old Oxnard resident Ignacio Balderama, 35 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Sergeant Jeff.Long@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7746
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jeff Long, Sergeant Jeff.Long@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7746

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, officers responded to a call of a burglary in progress at the Power Auto Dealership located at 950 S. Oxnard Bl. Upon arrival, officers determined entry had been made into the business. Officers quickly set up a perimeter, and conducted a search of the building. They located Ignacio Balderama and Alice Mathews inside the business. Balderama and Mathews were arrested for burglary.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident 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 http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/16/2017; 0645 hours

Ignacio Balderama

Alice Mathews

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man found in possession of a sawed-off shotgun after fleeing from police
DATE/TIME:	November 15, 2017, at 7:19 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Ave. and Santa Lucia Ave., Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Cesar Guerrero DOB 9/5/1998
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Luis Mc Arthur (805) 385-7740 luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Luis Mc Arthur (805) 385-7740 luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – An Oxnard man was found in possession of a sawed-off shotgun after fleeing from officers.

On Wednesday, 10/15/17 at 7:19 p.m. Oxnard police officers stopped a white BMW for multiple traffic violations at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Santa Lucia Avenue, and the right front passenger fled from the car.

Officers ran after the suspect and the foot chase ended in the backyard of a house on Eliza Court. The suspect, 19 year-old Cesar Guerrero was in possession of a sawed-off shotgun. He had shotgun shells in his pants’ pocket and had discarded black gloves.

Guerrero had felony arrest warrants and was arrested on charges that included a felon in possession of a firearm and resisting/obstructing police.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon (firearm) Arrest
DATE/TIME:	November 15, 2017, 6:00 am
LOCATION:	2700 block Bolker Drive, Hueneme, 1200 block Kamala Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Antonio Ramirez, 24 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Michael Velasquez, Police Officer II Michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-8287

DETAILS: On November 15, 2017, at 6:00 am, The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), K-9 Unit and Neighborhood Policing Team served two search warrants at two separate locations. The warrants are in response to a shooting that accrued in October 2017, in the 2800 block of San Marino Street, Oxnard. Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit identified Ramirez as the shooter. Ramirez was arrested and booked into county jail on charges of Assault with a Deadly weapon (firearm).

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Three Year Anniversary of Labh Nigah Homicide;

Police Seek the Public’s Assistance

DATE/TIME:

November 13, 2014 at approximately 8:40 A.M.

LOCATION:

Sierra Linda Park, 100 block of Indigo Place

VICTIM(S):

Labh Nigah, 55-year old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT(S):

Dark skinned male, 14-22 years of age, black hair, 5’8” to 6’ tall, thin build

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – On November 13, 2014, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a stabbing at Sierra Linda Park. Officers arrived on scene and found 55-year old Oxnard resident, Labh Nigah, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Nigah died a short time later. Officers learned that Nigah had dropped his child off at Sierra Linda Elementary School and was walking in the park when he was attacked and stabbed. The unknown assailant was seen fleeing westbound on Holly Avenue. The suspect’s last known location was in the area of Ventura Road and Carmen Way.

Monday, November 13, 2017, marks the three year anniversary of Nigah’s murder. Investigators are once again seeking the public’s help in providing any information related to the senseless murder of Labh Nigah. Investigators believe frequent park goers or residents in the Sierra Linda Neighborhood might have seen the suspect early in the morning on the day of the murder, or directly after the murder as the suspect ran westbound through the neighborhood.

Witnesses near the scene of the attack were interviewed by investigators. The witnesses described the suspect as a dark-skinned male, between the ages of 14 to 22 years, black hair, 5’8” to 6’ tall with a thin build. One witness was able to provide information for a composite drawing (see composite drawing below). Investigators located blood evidence at the crime scene that did not appear to belong to Nigah. A DNA profile was obtained from the blood and was entered into the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), which is a database law enforcement agencies use to compare DNA profiles in criminal investigations. Major Crimes Investigators also utilized the services of Parabon NanoLabs and their phenotyping services. The blood DNA was analyzed and a scientific approximation of appearance was obtained (see Snapshot predictions results below).

Composite Drawing Snapshot Prediction Results

To further assist with the investigation, Major Crimes Investigators created a short video clip containing information on the Nigah murder. Investigators hope the video will prompt a member of the community who has information on this case to come forward, or assist in obtaining vital information that could lead to the identification of a suspect(s). Investigators believe there are people close to the suspect(s) that have knowledge and information that can assist with the investigation. Anyone who provides information on this case can do so anonymously.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases. Anyone with information regarding the murder of Labh Nigah is encouraged to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. 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.

To view the Nigah Homicide information video click here:

https://youtu.be/wB-a3AaabGk

For information on Parabon Snapshot DNA Phenotyping visit their website:

https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/

Photographs of Labh Nigah and his family

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 13, 2017, at 9 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	November 12, 2017, 6:00 pm
LOCATION:	North Oxnard & City of Camarillo
SUSPECT(S):	Dionicio Salinas, 26 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Scott Coe, Senior Officer Scott.coe@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7796

DETAILS: On November 12, 2017, at 6:30 pm, Oxnard police officers located Salinas driving in the area of north Oxnard. Salinas, who is wanted on felony charges for driving a stolen vehicle, fled from the officers when the officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Salinas failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit covered several areas of north Oxnard, before leaving the city traveling south on the 101 Freeway. Ultimately, the pursuit culminated in the City of Camarillo when Salinas struck another vehicle at the intersection of Arneill Road at Pondarosa Drive, rendering both vehicles inoperable. Salinas fled from the vehicle he was driving and was quickly taken into custody by Oxnard police officers. The driver of the vehicle Salinas struck sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Salinas also sustained minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital and later booked into county jail on felony charges of evading and hit and run causing injury. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office investigated and completed the Collison report.