INCIDENT:

Brandishing of a Firearm & Battery Arrest

DATE/TIME:

8/18/17; 1710 hours

LOCATION:

1200 Block of Camelot Way

VICTIM(S):

24 year old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT(S):

Fred Vargas, 65 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

805-385-7746

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

805-385-7746

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, officers responded to a call of a dispute involving a firearm in the 1200 Block of Camelot Way. Officers contacted the victim, who said he was battered by the suspect, and that the suspect brandished a handgun at the victim.

Officers made contact with the other occupants of the residence in an effort to locate the suspect. A short time later, officers located the suspect in the area of Ventura Road and Devonshire Road. The suspect was ultimately arrested for brandishing and battery. The firearm was located at the residence.

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: 08/18/2017; 1955 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Summer Mobilization DUI Enforcement Period
DATE/TIME: August 18, 2017 through September 4, 2017
PREPARED BY: Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749
jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

This Labor Day, the Oxnard Police Department Reminds Motorists to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over in Effort to End Impaired Driving

The end of summer is traditionally marked by the Labor Day holiday, a time for our country to reflect on the hard work of our fellow Americans. The long weekend is celebrated with picnics, pool parties, and barbecues, as families and friends enjoy the last few days of summer before fall and winter approach. Sadly, the Labor Day holiday is also one of the deadliest, with alcohol and drug-impaired drivers endangering themselves and others on America’s roadways.

This year, Oxnard Police Department is partnering with police, sheriffs, and the CHP across the state to stop impaired drivers and help save lives. The high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs from August 18 through September 4, 2017.

The Oxnard Police Department DUI Enforcement Team will be deploying this weekend to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers. DUI Saturation Patrols will deploy on August 24-26 and August 31 through September 2, 2017, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints are scheduled on August 19 and August 31, 2017, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. in areas with high frequencies of DUI collisions and/or arrests. These extra officers on the road, along with routine patrols, are aimed to drastically reduce impaired driving on our community’s roadways.

Statistics nationwide show a dangerous trend in impaired driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 10,265 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2015, a three percent rise in deaths over 2014. That’s roughly one person killed every 51 minutes in 2015. That’s the equivalent of 20 jumbo jets crashing each year, with no survivors. This is why the Oxnard Police Department is working to remind drivers that impaired driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. 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.

In recent years, California has seen an increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. The Oxnard Police Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana use can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

Plan your sober ride home before the party begins as the end of summer activities wraps up. It is never okay to drive impaired. Even if you’ve had one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation to get home safely.

Drivers are encouraged to download the Designated Driver VIP, or “DDVIP,” free mobile app for Android or iPhone. The DDVIP app helps find nearby bars and restaurants that feature free incentives for the designated sober driver, from free non-alcoholic drinks to free appetizers and more.

Have family or a friend who is about to drive buzzed or impaired? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely. The cost of a ride home is cheap. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspensions and other expenses that can exceed $10,000.

Funding for these DUI operation’s 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: August 18, 2017 / 2:30 p.m.

INCIDENT:

Firearm arrest

DATE/TIME:

August 17, 2017/2030

LOCATION:

Hemlock and “M” St.

SUSPECT(S):

Jose Lopez, 28 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Bill Crisostomo (805) 385-7644

Bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On August 17, 2017 at approximately 2030 hours officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were working uniformed gang enforcement in the area of Hemlock and “N” St. While in the area they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. The driver was Jose Lopez. Lopez is associated with an active street gang and is currently on probation. A search was conducted during which ammunition and loaded semi-automatic handgun were located.

Lopez was arrested on several weapon related charges including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

The Oxnard Police Department 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. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 17, 2017/2135

INCIDENT:

Firearm & Illegal Drug Arrest

DATE/TIME:

August 17, 2017 / 1:15 PM

LOCATION:

1800 Block of Saviers Road

SUSPECT(S):

Daria Gallardo Damian, 34 year old Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Chris Jimenez, Officer

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

Kevin.Baysinger@oxnardpd.org; 385-7746

DETAILS:

On August 17, 2017, at about 1:15PM officers contacted a subject sleeping a van in the 1800 block of Saviers Road. The owner of the property has signed an Agent Authorization with the Oxnard Police Department requesting officers cite and arrest trespassers.

Officers made contact with the occupant, Daria Gallardo Damian. During the investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted. Officers located a revolver in Damian’s purse. In addition, officers found several baggies of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Damian was arrested for several gun and drug related charges.

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: August 17, 2017 / 5:15 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	August 15, 2017, 9:30 PM
LOCATION:	500 Block West Vineyard Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Stephon Jonathan Williams, 25 years, Fresno CA.
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ricardo Vega, 385-8291 or ricardovega@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On August 15, 2017, at approximately 1:50 PM, Oxnard police officers responded to the 500 block of west Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard; reference a robbery with a firearm. Officers learned the male suspect approached the victim and demanded money while holding a large handgun; the victim feared for his life and gave the suspect 200.00 dollars and his cellular phone.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) continued to investigate robbery after the initial police response. During the course of their investigation, investigators learned the identity of the male suspect, Stephen Williams, and authored a search warrant for Williams’s residence. The Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) served the warrant at approximately 4:00 PM, which lead to the arrest Williams. The gun used in the robbery and the victims cellular phone were recovered.

Williams was subsequently booked into the Ventura County Jail for First-Degree Robbery and Extortion.

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:	Accidental Discharge of a Firearm with Injury
DATE/TIME:	8/15/17, 6:09 AM
LOCATION:	400 Block of North Bonita Avenue
VICTIM(S):	50 year old resident of Oxnard; Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Commander Denise Shadinger
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Denise Shadinger 805-385-7746; denise.shadinger@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at 6:09 AM, St. John’s Hospital contacted the Oxnard Police Department to report a shooting victim had arrived at the emergency room. Officers responded and contacted the 50 year old male victim, who is an Oxnard resident. The victim had a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his leg.

An investigation revealed the victim was handling a firearm at his residence in the 400 block of North Bonita Avenue when it discharged, causing the gunshot wound to the victim’s leg. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/15/17; 8:15 AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspect Arrested for Burglary
DATE/TIME:	August 14, 2017 / 2:49 a.m.
LOCATION:	500 block of West Wooley Road
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Gerardo Mares, 48-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	David Walker, Sergeant david.walker@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On August 14, 2017, at approximately 2:49 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of West Wooley Road after a burglary alarm activation was reported for a warehouse. Officers arrived at the location and interrupted the in-progress burglary. A suspect was seen running from the warehouse where forced entry had been made. Property had also been removed from the building and staged outside by the suspect.

Gerardo Mares was located attempting to run and hide from officers in the area. During the investigation, Mares admitted that he had been near the warehouse when the officers arrived. Officers also found evidence that placed Mares at the scene of the crime. Mares was taken into custody and later booked into the Ventura County Jail for burglary. The suspect was found to also have prior arrests for narcotics violations and vehicle theft.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 14, 2017 / 1:30 p.m

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang related firearm and drug arrest
DATE/TIME:	August 13, 2017/ 1800 hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Road at Yucca Street
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Sandy Dominguez (10-17-90) Juan Medina (3-3-88) Jessie Cortez (4-10-88)
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver ’17 Hyundai Sonata (7XEV183)
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	Martin Cook, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Martin Cook (805) 385-7600 martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On August 13, 2017 at approximately 1800 hours officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were working gang enforcement in the area of the Saviers Road and Bard Road. SEU officers observed a silver ’17 Hyundai Sonata in the area and conducted a vehicle stop for a vehicle code violation at the intersection of Saviers Road and Yucca Street. During the traffic stop, Officers identified the driver as Sandy Dominguez and the passengers as Colonia Gang members Jessie Cortez and Juan Medina. Both Cortez and Medina are currently on Parole in the State of California, and Cortez is currently served with the City of Oxnard Gang Injunction. Information was received that earlier in the day, on 8-13-17, Medina had cut off his Parole GPS monitor and was currently being looked for by California State Parole.

During a Parole search of the Hyundai, a loaded 40 Cal. semi-automatic Glock handgun, narcotic pills, heroin and methamphetamine were located in the vehicle. The firearm located in the vehicle was found to be stolen out of the City of Oxnard. The occupants of the vehicle were also found in possession of additional methamphetamine on their persons.

Cortez, Medina and Dominguez were arrested for numerous firearms related and narcotics related violations.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (Gang 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. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. 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 (805) 222-8477.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 13, 2017/ 1950 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Detectives are Searching for a “Person of Interest” in Homicide Case

DATE/TIME:

June 11, 2017, at approximately 10:19 p.m.

LOCATION:

Wilson Park, 350 North C Street

VICTIM(S):

Eduardo Banales, 33-year old Oxnard resident

PERSON OF INTEREST:

Possibly Hispanic Male, mid-20’s.

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) – The Oxnard Police Department is searching for a “Person of Interest” that could have valuable information in an ongoing homicide investigation.

On June 11, 2017, at approximately 10:19 p.m., 33-year old Eduardo Banales was shot and killed in the parking lot of Wilson Park, located at 350 North C Street. Detectives responded to the scene and immediately started collecting evidence and gathering information.

Based on the information and evidence collected so far in the investigation, detectives believe the person depicted in the sketch (see below) was at Wilson Park at the time of the shooting. The person is described as a possible Hispanic male in his mid-20’s. Detectives believe the person has valuable information that could assist with the investigation. Detectives would like to speak to the person directly about the shooting death of Eduardo Banales.

Detectives are requesting the community’s assistance in identifying the “Person of Interest”. If anyone recognizes the person depicted in the sketch or if you know who the person is, you are asked 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.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Homicide Arrest
DATE/TIME:	August 09, 2017, 11:00 AM
LOCATION:	Ventura County Jail
SUSPECT(S):	Andres Ayala, 28 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jonathan Ballow, 288-3289 or jonathan.ballow@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On July 18, 2017, at approximately 11:50PM, Oxnard police officers responded to the 200 block of E. Seventh St., Oxnard; reference a shooting that just occurred. When officers arrived they located a victim who sustained a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. Officers learned the victim and the suspect were involved in a verbal altercation inside of a garage. The altercation led the two men outside where the suspect shot the victim. The suspect fled the scene prior to police officer’s arrival.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) continued to investigate shooting after the initial police response. During the course of their investigation, investigators learned the identity of the suspect, Andres Ayala.

On August 09, 2017, VCU investigators arrested Ayala at the Ventura County Jail for the above charges. Ayala was currently in jail on charges unrelated to the shooting.

Date/Time Prepared: August 11, 2017 0900 hours