News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 17, 2024

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Enforcement Patrols

CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | [email protected]

Oxnard Police Department to hold DUI Checkpoint and use extra officers to patrol for suspected impaired drivers

The Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers working patrol on Friday, September 20, 2024, specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. The DUI Checkpoint and DUI patrols will be from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DUI checkpoints and patrols are done in locations with a history of DUI-related collisions and arrests. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 6, 2024

SUBJECT: Illegal Gun Possession Arrest

SUSPECTS: Tiana Sandhu, 38 year-old Oxnard Resident

Angel Cardona, 41 year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 1100 block of the south alley of Hill Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7623 (Tue-Fri 10AM-8PM) [email protected]

On September 6^th, at approximately 5:06 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) conducted a traffic stop in the 1100 block of the south alley of Hill Street. The driver was identified as Angel Cardona, a documented member of an Oxnard based criminal street gang. Cardona is currently on CDC parole with search terms for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer. The front passenger was identified as Tiana Sandhu.

During the search of the vehicle and of their persons, officers located a loaded stolen semi-automatic handgun. Cardona and Sandhu were arrested for gun related charges. When Cardona was transported to the Oxnard Police Department, he attempted to smuggle narcotics inside the jail. Cardona and Sadhu were booked at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Pre-Trial Detention Facility.

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 this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. 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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 3, 2024, 9:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: At-Risk Missing Person

LOCATION: 100 block East Seventh Street, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON: Hector Rojo – 17 years old, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Steve Trickle, Commander (Sunday-Wednesday 4 PM – 2 AM) (805) 385-7650 | [email protected]

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the community's assistance locating an at-risk missing juvenile. Hector Rojo is a 17-year-old Hispanic male, 5'6" tall, 160 lbs., with black bushy hair and brown eyes. Rojo has a developmental delay, and was last seen at approximately 5:30 PM, walking on foot in the 100 block of East Seventh Street, in Oxnard. Rojo was wearing a red “North Face” hooded sweatshirt, a grey long-sleeved “VANS” t-shirt, black jeans, with black/grey tennis shoes.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking the public to help find Mr. Rojo. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.

With the help of the Community, The Oxnard Police Department found Hector Rojo. He was found safe and returned to his family. The Oxnard Police Department would like to thank the members of our community who reached out to aid in his safe return.

Sergeant Dale Mc Alpine 5052

Family Protection Unit

Desk: 805-385-7756

Cell: 805-857-4655

[email protected]

https://www.oxnardpd.org/

On Tue, Sep 3, 2024 at 9:34 PM Trickle, Steve <[email protected]> wrote:

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 3, 2024, 9:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: At-Risk Missing Person

LOCATION: 100 block East Seventh Street, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON: Hector Rojo – 17 years old, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Steve Trickle, Commander (Sunday-Wednesday 4 PM – 2 AM) (805) 385-7650 | [email protected]

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the community's assistance locating an at-risk missing juvenile. Hector Rojo is a 17-year-old Hispanic male, 5'6" tall, 160 lbs., with black bushy hair and brown eyes. Rojo has a developmental delay, and was last seen at approximately 5:30 PM, walking on foot in the 100 block of East Seventh Street, in Oxnard. Rojo was wearing a red “North Face” hooded sweatshirt, a grey long-sleeved “VANS” t-shirt, black jeans, with black/grey tennis shoes.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking the public to help find Mr. Rojo. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 2, 2024

SUBJECT: Stabbing Victim

LOCATION: 600 Block Cooper Road, Oxnard

VICTIM: 32-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Detective Greg Utter (805) 486-6297 (Tues-Fri 7 AM – 5 PM)

[email protected]

At approximately 5:33 AM on September 2, 2024, Oxnard police officers responded to a report of a stabbing victim in the 600 block of Cooper Road in Oxnard. They found a 32-year-old male victim with a single stab wound to the abdomen. The victim was taken to Ventura County Medical Center and is currently in stable condition.

The suspect, 30-year-old Oxnard resident Javier Vasquez, was arrested at the scene. The stabbing was motivated by an ongoing conflict.

The investigation is being handled by the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Greg Utter at 805-486-6297 or via email at [email protected]. Information can also be reported online through the Oxnard Police Department’s website at www.oxnardpd.org, by clicking “Report Suspicious Activity.” Alternatively, individuals can provide anonymous tips by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or by visiting www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 3, 2024

SUBJECT: Impaired Driver Arrested in School Zone

SUSPECT: Manuel Renteria, 37-year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: Anchorage Street at Billings Street

CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | [email protected]

On September 3, 2024, at about 8:10 a.m., an Oxnard Police Traffic Enforcement Officer was working school zone enforcement in the area of Fred Williams School when he noticed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. The Officer stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Manuel Renteria. The Officer smelled alcohol coming from Renteria and noticed a beer can in the center console of the vehicle. The Officer conducted a DUI investigation and ultimately arrested Renteria for driving impaired. Renteria provided breath samples, the results of which were .31% BAC, or nearly four times the legal limit for alcohol.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians to always be aware of their surroundings and obey all traffic laws. Traffic safety is a shared responsibility, and anyone with information regarding a suspected drunk or impaired driver should immediately call 9-1-1.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 31, 2024

SUBJECT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Results

CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | [email protected]

Seven impaired drivers arrested during DUI checkpoint and saturation.

On August 30, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department, in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol, held a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Ventura Road and Stone Creek Drive, as well as a simultaneous city-wide DUI saturation. The operation resulted in seven arrests for impaired driving, and two arrests for driving while suspended for DUI, one arrest for possessing a controlled substance, and eighteen citations for various traffic violations, including being an unlicensed driver.

Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

Funding for this checkpoint and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE***

DATE: August 30, 2024 / 6:40 p.m.

SUBJECT: Person Arrested for Brandishing a Firearm / Firearm Possession

SUSPECT: Laureliano Morales, 25-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 100 Block of South Harrison Avenue, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 797-7600 | [email protected]

On the above date and time, Oxnard police officers responded to a call of a brandishing with a firearm in the 100 block of South Harrison Avenue. Morales was in an argument with a resident. As he was leaving, Morales brandished the victim with a firearm. Officers contacted Morales as he was seated by himself in a nearby vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, officers located an unloaded firearm. Additionally, officers located illegal drugs on Morales. He was arrested for brandishing a firearm, firearm possession, and drug possession.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. 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.

NEWS RELEASE —

DATE: August 22, 2024 (9:00 p.m.)

SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member / Prohibited Person, in Possession of P80 Handgun

SUSPECTS: Sergio Durazo, 44-year-old Oxnard resident

Yesenia Castro-sosa, 38-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1200 Blk. Saviers Rd., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]

On August 22, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop in the 1200 blk. of Saviers Rd. The driver, identified as Sergio Durazo, was found to have a domestic violence warrant. During the domestic violence incident, it was alleged that Durazo brandished a firearm at the victim. Officers arrested Durazo for his warrant. The right front passenger, Yesenia Castro, was found to have a felony warrant for possession of narcotics for sale. Castro was arrested for her warrant.

During the traffic stop, officers noticed possible narcotic paraphernalia inside of the vehicle. Officers removed the suspected narcotic paraphernalia and ultimately located a semi-automatic handgun in the vehicle. Upon further inspection of the firearm, officers determined the handgun to be a loaded 9-millimeter, Glock-style, Polymer 80, un-serialized, semi-automatic handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Officers continued to search the vehicle and located an extended magazine capable of holding 31 rounds.

Durazo is a documented criminal street gang member who has prior convictions for firearm possession and carjacking. Due to Durazo’s convictions, he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 28th, 2024 / 8:10 p.m.

SUBJECT: Person arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECT: Roberto Ruiz, 23-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1200 block S. Oxnard Boulevard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7771 | [email protected]

On August 16th, at approximately 8:10 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. While on the stop, officers found evidence of recent drug use. During a search of the vehicle, officers located an unserialized loaded firearm. The driver and solo occupant, Ruiz, was arrested for firearms-related violations.