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 [email protected] (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Michael Velasquez, Police Officer II [email protected] (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).

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:

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

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

[email protected]

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 [email protected] (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Scott Coe, Senior Officer [email protected] (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.

INCIDENT:

Serious Injury Traffic Collision

DATE/TIME:

November 10, 2017 / 7:56 p.m.

LOCATION:

Oxnard Blvd. @ Seventh St.

MOTORCYCLIST:

Victor Canizalez, 30-year-old Oxnard resident

VEHICLE DRIVER:

17-year-old, female, Camarillo resident

VEHICLE(S):

2005 Harley Davidson

2003 Hyundai Sonata

2016 Chevrolet Cruz

PREPARED BY:

Tim Kelley, Sergeant (805)200-2337

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Officer Michael Wood (805)385-7750

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On November 10, 2017, at approximately 7:56 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving a motorcyclist at the intersection of Oxnard Blvd. and Seventh St. When officers arrived, they determined that 30-year-old Oxnard resident, Victor Canizalez, was traveling northbound on Oxnard Blvd. on a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle. Canizalez collided with a 2003 Hyundai Sonata driven by a 17-year-old female that was traveling southbound on Oxnard Boulevard when the female driver attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Seventh St. Canizalez was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered serious injuries.

After the initial collision Canizalez’s motorcycle was struck by a 2016 Chevrolet Cruz that was traveling northbound on Oxnard Blvd. Neither the 17-year-old driver of the Hyundai nor the driver of the Chevrolet were injured. Canizalez was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center and is listed in critical condition. It is unknown at this time whether drugs or alcohol were involved. The collision is under investigation.

Anyone that has information regarding the collision is urged to contact Traffic Officer Michael Wood at (805)385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 10, 2017 / 11:10 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested for possession of a loaded firearm
DATE/TIME:	11/07/2017 / 7:50 p.m.
LOCATION:	2100 Block of North Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Camilo Flores, 27 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Mike Adair, Commander 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On November 7, 2017, at approximately 7:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a radio call of a subject disturbing in the 2100 block of North Ventura Road.

Officers arrived and detained Flores after he attempted to flee into an apartment complex. Officers found that Flores was in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun and narcotics. Flores is a documented gang member and a convicted felon being prohibited from possessing firearms. Flores was arrested for various gun, drug, and gang 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 http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/7/17 / 2235 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Commercial Robbery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	November 7, 2017 at 7:00pm
LOCATION:	Hacienda Meat Market 657 S. Ventura Rd., Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Hacienda Meat Market
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect’s name withheld Male, 16 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Commander Mike Adair (805) 385-7600, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brett Smith (805) 486-6211, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On November 7, 2017, at 7:00pm, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a robbery at the Hacienda Meat Market, 657 S. Ventura Rd. Upon arrival they discovered the suspect had been disarmed and held by employees. It was determined that the 16 year old male suspect had entered the store and brandished a knife while demanding money from the clerk. It was then that an unidentified customer knocked the knife out of the suspect’s hands with a broom. Store employees then held the suspect down until police arrived.

During the arrest of the suspect, officers found a realistic looking handgun in one of the suspect’s pants pocket. The suspect was arrested and later booked into Juvenile Hall. No one was injured during the incident or arrest of the suspect.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department (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 a tip via text or by email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 7, 2017/ 10:00 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Train v. Pedestrian Fatal Accident
DATE/TIME:	11/7/2017, 1028 hours
LOCATION:	Fifth St., East of Rose Ave
VICTIM(S):	Undisclosed- Pending Notification of Next of Kin Oxnard Resident, H,M, 32 years
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant (805) 385-7763

DETAILS:

On 11/7/17, at approximately 1028 hours, Oxnard Police and Fire were dispatched to a train accident involving a pedestrian on Fifth St., east of Rose Ave. Upon arrival, EMS personnel pronounced the victim on scene.

Preliminary information indicates the victim was jogging alongside the railroad tracks and, for some unknown reason, walked onto the tracks and into the path of an oncoming Amtrak train. An investigation is continuing and witnesses are asked to contact Sergeant Arnett at (805) 385-7763.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/7/2017, 1210 hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Missing Elderly Dependent Adult

DATE/TIME:

11/4/17; 1950 hours

LOCATION:

2000 Block of San Jose Street, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Gabriel Santana, 89 years

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Kevin Baysinger (805) 385-7746

[email protected]

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing dependent adult male. Mr. Gabriel Santana, 89 years old, walked away from his home in the 2000 Block of San Jose Street, Oxnard, around 4:00PM this afternoon. Mr. Santana is described as a Hispanic male, 5’-10” tall and weighs approximately 180 lbs. He was wearing a green cargo jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes. He is known to frequent the local shopping areas including Circle K at First Street and Rose Avenue, and the WalMart shopping center. If you see Mr. Santana, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 4, 2017 @ 2230 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Subject arrested and charged with Criminal Threats, Brandishing a Firearm & Kidnapping
DATE/TIME:	November 3, 2017, 12:45 pm
LOCATION:	800 block S. G Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Juan Edward Ascencio, 26 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Scott Coe, Senior Officer [email protected] (805) 385-7796

DETAILS: On November 3, 2017, at 10:00 am, Oxnard police officers responded to the 800 block of S. ‘G’ Street regarding a brandishing of a firearm. Officers learned, Juan Edward Ascencio, confronted the victim and threaten to shoot him. Ascencio led the victim at gunpoint to his vehicle. The victim quickly fled the area and called the police. The departments Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), K-9 Unit and Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) all responded. It was later determined that Ascencio had left the area. Phone contact was made with Ascencio and he was arrested without incident in the area of Fifth Street and Ventura Road. Ascencio was charged with Criminal Threats, Exhibiting Deadly Weapon (Firearm), and Kidnapping. Ascencio was subsequently booked into the Ventura County Jail.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Multiple Search Warrants Served in Oxnard

DATE/TIME:

November 1, 2017

LOCATION:

Five locations in Oxnard

PREPARED BY:

Alex Arnett, Major Crimes Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – Several law enforcement agencies joined the Oxnard Police Department in serving search warrants at five (5) locations in Oxnard this morning. The search warrants were in response to a recent spate of gang violence that resulted in one person dead and another person with a serious injury.

On October 14, 2017, at approximately 9:25 p.m., a shooting occurred at the Arco gas station, located at 2850 South Rose Avenue. One person was hit by gunfire and sustained a serious, but non-life threatening, injury. Within an hour, an additional shooting occurred in the 3300 block of Merced Place. This shooting resulted in the death of 22-year old Daniel Arciga. Detectives believe the two shootings were gang related and that the second shooting was in retaliation for the first shooting.

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) investigated the shooting at the Arco gas station and identified the suspect as 19-year old Henry Magana. On October 20, 2017, VCU detectives served a search warrant at Magana’s residence and seized one firearm, two home-made “zip guns” and over 100 rounds of ammunition. Magana was arrested on October 25, 2017, and booked into Ventura County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon.

On November 1, 2017, at approximately 6 a.m., SWAT teams and detectives from the Oxnard Police Department, Ventura Police Department, Ventura County Sherriff’s Department and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office served gang related search warrants at five locations in Oxnard. The purpose of the search warrants was to seize and locate evidence related to the recent gang shootings. Detectives located and seized numerous items of gang paraphernalia and evidence of gang membership.

Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit and the Violent Crimes Unit will continue to investigate both shooting incidents. Detectives believe members of the community have valuable information that can assist with the investigations. The Oxnard Police Department encourages members of the community to contact detectives if they have information regarding the recent violent assaults and to report any suspicious activity to the police.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600. 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: November 1, 2017 at 11:30 A.M.