NEWS RELEASE: SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT

INCIDENT:	Oxnard’s 2023 Uniform Crime Reporting Data
DATE/TIME:	February 23, 2024, 4:00 PM
PREPARED BY:	Jason Benites, Chief of Police
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Rocky Marquez, Investigative Services Bureau Commander rocky.marquez@oxnardpd.org; (805) 385-7620

DETAILS:

The purpose of this supplemental news release is to provide more detailed information about Oxnard’s crime data for 2023.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) collects crime data annually through the national Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. Over 18,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide, including city, college and university, county, state, tribal, and federal agencies voluntarily contribute crime data.

The FBI retired the UCR Program’s traditional Summary Reporting System (SRS) and transitioned to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) for data collection. The Oxnard Police Department began reporting NIBRS-compliant crime data on November 15th, 2022, meeting California Department of Justice (CA-DOJ) requirements specific to California through the California Incident-Based Reporting System (CIBRS).

NIBRS represents a substantial shift in how the Oxnard Police Department reports crime. As the new national data collection standard, NIBRS captures incident-specific details, including information on victims, known offenders, relationships between victims and offenders, arrestees, property, and drugs involved in crimes. Transitioning to NIBRS enables OPD to give context to specific public safety problems and provide more detailed, accurate, and meaningful information about crime.

The public should be aware that there are important differences between the two reporting systems that will affect the overall crime counts compared to prior years. Due to the change in reporting standards, comparing crime data collected under NIBRS to prior years’ data collected under SRS is not advisable.

Under NIBRS crime data collection, there are 9,874 Group A offenses reported that occurred in 2023, including the crimes in the following table:

Group A Offenses	2023
Crimes Against Persons
Homicide Offenses	13
Murder	7
Negligent Manslaughter	3
Justifiable Homicide (Not a Crime)	3
Rape / Sexual Assault	196
Rape	107
Fondling	89
Assault Offenses	2,083
Aggravated Assault	846
Simple Assault	1,098
Intimidation	139
Kidnapping/Abduction	34
Sex Offenses, Other	14
Incest	0
Statutory Rape	14
Human Trafficking	0
Total Crimes Against Persons	2,340
Crimes Against Property
Robbery	259
Burglary/Breaking & Entering	451
Larceny/Theft Offenses	2,454
Motor Vehicle Theft	666
Arson	52
Destruction Of Property	885
Counterfeiting/Forgery	61
Fraud Offense	515
Embezzlement	12
Extortion/Blackmail	5
Bribery	0
Stolen Property Offenses	113
Total Crimes Against Property	5,473
Crimes Against Society
Drug/Narcotic Offenses	1,755
Drug/Narcotic Violations	1,197
Drug Equipment Violations	558
Gambling Offenses	1
Pornography/Obscene Material	11
Prostitution	2
Weapons Law Violation	285
Animal Cruelty	7
Total Crimes Against Society	2,061
Grand Total	9,874

Due to the change in reporting standards, the data provided is limited to the prior year (2023). For more information, the public is encouraged to visit the FBI website for the UCR Program:

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/ucr/nibrs

Homicide Offenses

For crime classification and reporting purposes, the FBI and the California Department of Justice (CA-DOJ) define homicide offenses as “the killing of one human being by another.” NIBRS collects data on three types of homicide offenses: Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter, Negligent Manslaughter, and Justifiable Homicide (Not a Crime).

Two homicide offenses, Negligent Manslaughter and Justifiable Homicide (Not a Crime), are additional offenses under NIBRS Group A that were not previously reportable under the SRS Part 1 Schedule. As a result, no comparison to the prior year (2022) is provided for Negligent Manslaughter and Justifiable Homicide (Not a Crime).

Homicide Offenses	2023	2022	% Change	Num. Diff
Murder	7	9	-22%	-2
Negligent Manslaughter	3		N/A	N/A
Justifiable Homicide (Not a Crime)3	3		N/A	N/A
Total	13	9	0	2

Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter is defined as “the willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.” Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported seven (7) murders for 2023. One (1) of the seven (7) homicides was gang-related. Five (5) involved a firearm, and two (2) involved a knife.

Homicide Weapons	2023
Firearm	5
Knife	2
Total	7

Regarding the victim-offender relationship in the homicides, one (1) was a stranger, and six (6) had an unknown relationship with the offender.

Homicide Relationship Types	2023
Victim was Stranger	1
Relationship is Unknown	6
Total	7

Of the seven (7) homicides reported for 2023, one (1) homicide was cleared by arrest. Additionally, there were two (2) arrests for prior year homicides: one (1) homicide from 2022 and one (1) cold case homicide from 1981.

Homicides Clearances	2023
Homicides	7
Arrests	3
Clearance Rate	43%

Negligent Manslaughter is defined as “the killing of another person through gross negligence.” Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported two (2) incidents for a total of three (3) negligent manslaughters for 2023. One incident included one (1) offense of involuntary manslaughter, and the second incident included two (2) offenses of vehicular manslaughter, one offense for each victim (2).

Negligent Homicide Circumstances	2023
Other Negligent Weapon Handling	2
Other Negligent Killings	1
Total	3

Justifiable Homicide is defined as “the killing of a perpetrator of a serious criminal offense by a law enforcement officer in the line of duty, or the killing, during the commission of a serious criminal offense, of the offender by a private individual.” For crime classification and reporting standards, Justifiable Homicide is reported for informational purposes and is not considered a crime.

Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported three (3) incidents of justifiable homicide for 2023. All three incidents involved a perpetrator committing an Aggravated Assault against a law enforcement officer in the line of duty: in two (2) incidents, the perpetrator was in possession of a knife; in one (1) incident, the perpetrator was in possession of a blunt object. While these incidents are reported as “Justifiable Homicide,” the legal determination by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and the California Department of Justice is still pending.

Justifiable Homicide: Criminal Attacked Officer	2023
Aggravated Assault with a Knife	2
Aggravated Assault with a Blunt Object	1
Total	3

Sexual Assault (Rape)

For crime classification and reporting purposes, the FBI and the CA-DOJ define Sex Offenses (i.e., Sexual Assault) as “any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is incapable of giving consent.”

NIBRS collects data on two types of sexual assault: Rape and Fondling. Fondling is an additional offense under NIBRS Group A that was not previously reportable under the SRS Part 1 Schedule. As a result, no comparison to the prior year (2022) is provided for Fondling.

Rape / Sexual Assault	2023	2022	% Change	Num. Diff
Rape	107	83	28.9%	24
Fondling	89		N/A	N/A
Total	196	83	28.9%	24

Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 107 rape offenses for 2023.

Fondling is defined as “the touching of the private body parts of another person for the purpose of sexual gratification, without the consent of the victim, including instances where the victim is unable to give consent because of his/her age or because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity.” Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 89 offenses for 2023.

Regarding the victim-offender relationship in the sexual assaults, in almost three-fourths of offenses (70.9%, or 139 of 196 offenses), the relationship was family, domestic, or acquaintance-related.

Sexual Assault Victim-Offender Relationship	2023	% of Total
Family	59	30.1%
Acquaintance/Friend/Otherwise Known	59	30.1%
Stranger	25	12.8%
Domestic (current/former intimate partners)	21	10.7%
Relationship Unknown	14	7.1%
Work (client/employee/employer)	5	2.6%
School (student/classmate)	5	2.6%
Babysitter/Daycare	4	2.0%
Neighbor	4	2.0%
Total	196	100.0%

As stated, multiple offenses per incident are reportable under NIBRS that were not previously reportable under the SRS hierarchy rule. For 2023, several reported incidents of rape included multiple rape offenses, up to four (4) offenses in a single incident.

Rape Offenses per Incident	2023
Rape Offenses	107
Rape Incidents	98
Percent Increase	9.2%

Sexual Offenses (Non Forcible)

NIBRS collects data on non forcible (i.e., consensual) sexual offenses in the Crimes Against Persons category not previously reportable under the SRS Part 1 Schedule for Violent Crimes. For crime classification and reporting, the FBI and the CA-DOJ defines Sexual Offenses (non forcible) as “unlawful sexual intercourse.” NIBRS collects data on two types of nonforcible sex offenses: Incest and Statutory Rape.

Consensual Sex Offenses	2023
Incest	0
Statutory Rape	14
Total	14

Incest is defined as “nonforcible sexual intercourse between persons who are related to each other within the degrees wherein marriage is prohibited by law.” Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported no offenses for 2023.

Statutory Rape is defined as “nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.” Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported fourteen (14) offenses for 2023.

Assault Offenses

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the FBI and the CA-DOJ define Assault Offenses as “an unlawful attack by one person upon another.” NIBRS collects data on three types of assault offenses: Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, and Intimidation.

Simple Assault and Intimidation are additional offenses under the NIBRS Group A offenses that were not previously reportable under the SRS Part 1 Schedule. Additionally, the Aggravated Assault definition was adjusted under NIBRS to include a broader set of offenses than previously reported as Aggravated Assault under SRS. As a result, no comparison to the prior year (2022) is provided for the Assault Offenses.

Aggravated Assault is defined as “an unlawful attack by one person upon another wherein the offender uses a dangerous weapon or displays it in a threatening manner or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury, or where there was a risk for serious injury/intent to seriously injure.” Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 846 offenses for Aggravated Assaults.

Assault and Robbery Offenses	2023	2022	2022 Adj	% Change	Num. Diff
Aggravated Assault6	846	513	748	13.1%	98
Simple Assault	1,098			N/A	N/A
Intimidation	139			N/A	N/A
Total	2,342	734	748	N/A	N/A

Almost half of Aggravated Assault offenses involved the use of a personal or bodily weapon i.e., hands, feet, fists (46.6% or 394 of 846 offenses). A firearm (handgun, rifle, shotgun, etc.) was reported to be present in 98, or 11.6%, of aggravated assault offenses. In accordance with NIBRS reporting standards, this includes when a firearm is suspected but cannot be confirmed.

Aggravated Assault Weapon Type	2023
Personal Weapons (i.e., hands/feet/fists)	394
Knife/Cutting Instrument	152
Firearms (various)	98
Blunt Object	95
Other	88
Unknown	23
Motor Vehicle	16
Taser/Stun Gun	2
Taser/Stun Gun	2
Total Aggravated Assault Offenses	846

Regarding the victim-offender relationship in the Aggravated Assaults, more than half (53.3%, or 451 of 846 offenses) were domestic- or family-related.

Agg. Assault Relationship Types	2023	% of Total
Domestic (current or former intimate partners)	376	44.4%
Victim Was Stranger	193	22.8%
Relationship Unknown	106	12.5%
Family	75	8.9%
Acquaintance/Friend/Otherwise Known	67	7.9%
Neighbor	28	3.3%
Work (client/employee/employer)	1	0.1%
Grand Total	846	100.0%

Regarding law enforcement officers killed or assaulted (LEOKA), there were 61 offenses of law enforcement officers assaulted in the line of duty.

Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted	2023
Attempting Other Arrests	40
Responding to Disturbance Call	14
Handling, Transporting, Custody of Prisoners	3
Handling Persons with Mental Illness	2
Traffic Pursuits and Stops	1
Investigating Suspicious Persons or Circ.	1
Total	61

Simple Assault is defined as “an unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where neither the offender displays a dangerous weapon, nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness.” Intimidation is defined as “unlawfully [placing] another person in reasonable fear of harm through the use of threatening words and/or other conduct without displaying a dangerous weapon or subjecting the victim to an actual physical attack.”

Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 1,098 simple assaults and 139 intimidation offenses for 2023.

Assault Offenses	2023
Simple Assault	1,098
Intimidation	139

Kidnapping and Human Trafficking

NIBRS collects data on two (2) additional offenses in the Crimes Against Persons category not previously reportable under the SRS Part 1 Schedule for Violent Crimes: Kidnapping and Human Trafficking.

Kidnapping is defined as “the unlawful seizure, transportation, and/or detention of a person against his/her will or of a minor without the consent of his/her custodial parent(s) or legal guardian.” Human Trafficking is defined as “the inducement of a person to perform a commercial sex act, or labor, or services, through force, fraud, or coercion.” Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 34 kidnapping offenses and no human trafficking offenses for 2023.

Kidnapping and Human Trafficking	2023
Kidnapping	34
Human Trafficking	0
Commercial Sex Acts (Under 18)	0
Involuntary Servitude	0

Robbery

For crime classification and reporting, the FBI and the CA-DOJ define Robbery as “the taking of anything of value from the control, custody, or care of another person by force or threat of force and/or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.” Robbery offenses are counted as Crimes Against Property in the NIBRS Group A offenses and were previously reported as Violent Crimes (i.e., Crimes Against Persons) under the SRS Part 1 Schedule.

Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 221 robberies for 2023. More than one-third involved the use of a personal or bodily weapon i.e., hands, feet, fists (36.2%, or 80 of 221 offenses). A firearm was reported to be present in 69, or 31.2%, of robbery offenses. In accordance with NIBRS reporting standards, this includes when a firearm is suspected but cannot be confirmed.

Robbery Weapon Type	2023
Personal Weapons (i.e., hands/feet/fists)	80
Firearms	69
Knife	49
Other	23
Blunt Object	20
Motor Vehicle	2
Imitation Handgun	1
Pepper Spray	1
Taser/Stun Gun	1
Total Robbery Offenses	221

Burglary

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the FBI and the CA-DOJ define Burglary as “the unlawful entry into a building or some other structure to commit a felony or a theft.” Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 451 burglaries for 2023.

Burglary Location	2023	% of Total
Residential	202	44.8%
Business/Commercial	213	47.2%
Parking Lot/Garage	16	3.5%
Other	20	4.4%
Total	451	100.0%

As stated, multiple offenses per incident are reportable under NIBRS that were not previously reportable under the SRS hierarchy rule. For 2023, there were several reported incidents of rape that included multiple rape offenses, up to four (4) offenses in a single incident.

Larceny (Thefts)

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the FBI and the CA-DOJ define larceny as “the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another person.”

Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 2,425 offenses for 2023.

Larcenies	2023	% of Total
From Motor Veh	730	29.7%
Shoplift	695	28.3%
All Other	482	19.6%
Motor Veh Parts	366	14.9%
From Building	164	6.7%
Pocket Picking	11	0.4%
Coin Op Machines	4	0.2%
Purse Snatch	2	0.1%
Total	2,454	100.0%

Regarding shoplifts, the top three business types for shoplift are Department/Discount Stores (41.3%, or 287 offenses), Clothing Stores (16.3%, or 113 offenses), and Grocery/Supermarkets (10.8%, or 75 offenses).

Top 3 Shoplift Location Types	2023	% of Total
Department/Discount Store	287	41.3%
Clothing Store	113	16.3%
Grocery/Supermarket	75	10.8%
Total	695	100.0%

Shoplifting Stolen Property Type	2023	% of Total
Clothes/Furs	358	30.5%
Consumable Goods	210	17.9%

The most shoplifted property types are clothing and consumable goods. These account for almost half of all shoplifted property (48.4%). The average value of shoplifted property is less than $50 (44%).

Shoplifting Stolen Property Value11	2023	% of Total
Under $50	517	44.0%
$50 to $199	323	27.5%
$200 to $499	190	16.2%
$500 to $999	84	7.2%
$1000 and above	60	5.1%

Motor Vehicle Theft

For crime classification and reporting purposes, the FBI and the CA-DOJ define motor vehicle theft as “the theft of a motor vehicle.” A motor vehicle is defined as a self-propelled vehicle that runs on land or surface. Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 666 stolen vehicles for 2023.

Motor Vehicle Theft	2023
Automobiles	629
Trucks	6
Trailers	3
Recreational Vehicles	2
Other Motor Vehicles	26
Total	666

It is estimated that over one-fifth of motor vehicle thefts in 2023 were preventable (22.8%, 147 of 666). The Oxnard Police Department considers a vehicle theft crime preventable when the vehicle is left unlocked, vehicle keys are available, and/or the vehicle is left unattended while running.

Stolen MO	2023	% of Total
Preventable (147)	147	22.1%
Unpreventable (519)	519	77.9%
Total	666	100.0%

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The top two stolen motor vehicles in 2023 were Chevrolet Silverados and Honda Civics. These two vehicle types represented over one-fifth of all stolen vehicles (22.4%, or 149 of 666 stolen vehicles).

Top Stolen Vehicles	2023	% of Total
Honda Civic	86	12.9%
Chevrolet Silverado	63	9.5%
Top Stolen Vehicles	149	22.4%

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Arson

For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the FBI and the CA-DOJ defines Arson as “to unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.” Based on the reporting criteria, the Oxnard Police Department reported 52 arsons for 2023.

Arson Location or Property Type	2023	% of Total
Road/Street/Sidewalk	10	19.2%
Parking Lot/Garage	8	15.4%
Vehicles or Vehicle Parts	8	15.4%
Business/Commercial	8	15.4%
Residential	5	9.6%
Outdoor/Public	4	7.7%
School	4	7.7%
Other	4	7.7%
Abandoned/Condemned Structure	1	1.9%
Total	52	100.0%

Additional Crimes Against Property

NIBRS collects data on seven (7) additional offenses in the Crimes Against Property category not previously reportable under the SRS Part 1 Schedule for Property Crimes. As a result, no comparison to the prior year (2022) is available for these offenses.

For more information on these offenses and definitions, see the FBI’s NIBRS website and NIBRS User Manual.

Additional Crimes Against Property	2023
Destruction Of Property	885
Counterfeiting/Forgery	61
Fraud Offense	515
Embezzlement	12
Extortion/Blackmail	5
Bribery	0
Stolen Property Offenses	113

Crimes Against Society

NIBRS collects data on an additional category, Crimes Against Society, not previously reportable under the SRS Part 1 Schedule. Crimes Against Society include six (6) offenses: Drug/Narcotic Offenses, Gambling Offenses, Pornography, Prostitution, Weapons Law Violations, and Animal Cruelty. No comparison to the prior year (2022) is available for these offenses.

For more information on these offenses and definitions, see the FBI’s NIBRS website and NIBRS User Manual.

Crimes Against Society	2023
Drug/Narcotic Offenses	1,755
Drug/Narcotic Violations	1,197
Drug Equipment Violations	558
Gambling Offenses	1
Pornography/Obscene Material	11
Prostitution	2
Weapons Law Violation	285
Animal Cruelty	7

A Final Look at UCR 2023

2023 marks the first full year of NIBRS crime data for the City of Oxnard. Due to the change in reporting methodology, it is difficult to directly compare crime numbers in 2023 to prior years reported under the SRS. Despite this, crime in corresponding categories for 2023 remains lower than in seven of the last 10 years of reported UCR crimes.

Future press releases will contain comparisons to prior years also reported under NIBRS and provide a more detailed picture of crime in the City of Oxnard.

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* Chart is generated based on the following offenses that were reportable under both the SRS Part 1 Schedule and NIBRS Group A offenses: Murder, Rape, Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson. The numbers on this chart do not account for any other differences in definitions or reporting methodologies and is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: February 22, 2024

SUBJECT: Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation

CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | michael.gens@oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department will have extra officers on patrol February 25, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders.

The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving under the influence, and unsafe lane changes. Speeding is the most common, accounting for nearly a third of all crashes in the state.

To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding:

Drivers

● Always check twice for motorcycles in your mirrors and blind spots.

● Use your signal when changing lanes.

● Never follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.

● When at an intersection, allow enough space before turning.

Motorcyclists

● Always wear a DOT compliant helmet and protective gear.

● Consider adding reflective tape to make it easier for other drivers to see you.

● Always keep your lights on, even during the day.

● Don’t assume drivers see you: signal well in advance before changing lanes and watch for turning vehicles.

● Although lane splitting is legal, the practice is not encouraged at high speeds in free-flowing traffic.

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

The railroad crossing arm has been repaired. The intersection is open and all traffic signals are working.

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 19, 2024, at 19:56, Baysinger, Kevin <kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

Good evening:

A railroad crossing arm at Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue is currently stuck in the “down” position. Union Pacific has been notified and will be responding. Motorists are advised to observe all rules of the road and proceed with caution through the intersection.

Good evening:

A railroad crossing arm at Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue is currently stuck in the "down" position. Union Pacific has been notified and will be responding. Motorists are advised to observe all rules of the road and proceed with caution through the intersection.

The intersection (Second Street and A Street) and surrounding area are cleared of Oxnard Police Department personnel.

Greg Harasymowycz

Commander – Patrol

Oxnard Police Department

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030

(805) 385-7600 Work Phone

www.oxnardpd.org

On Wed, Feb 14, 2024 at 8:14 AM Harasymowycz, Gregory <gregory.harasymowycz@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently investigating an assault that took place in the vicinity of Second Street and A Street. Due to the ongoing investigation, the streets in and around Second Street and A Street are heavily impacted and residents are advised to seek alternative routes.

Greg Harasymowycz

Commander – Patrol

Oxnard Police Department

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030

(805) 385-7600 Work Phone

www.oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: February 19, 2024, 1230 P.M.

SUBJECT: Missing Adult

LOCATION: 1700 N. Lombard St

MISSING PERSON: Forest Shute, 75-year-old Ojai Resident

CONTACT: David McAlpine, Sergeant (Saturday-Monday 6 am– 630 pm)

(805) 385-7741 | David.McAlpine@OxnardPD.Org

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the community's assistance locating a missing adult. Forest Shute is a 75-year-old white male with gray hair and a beard. Mr. Shute wore a blue hat, gray jacket, and blue jeans. Mr. Shute was last at 1700 North Lombard St, Oxnard, and resides in the City of Ojai. Oxnard Police Department is searching for Mr. Shute.

We are asking for the public's assistance in locating Mr. Shute. If you have any information about his whereabouts, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch as soon as you can at (805) 385-7740.

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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: February 13, 2024

SUBJECT: Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Enforcement

CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | micheal.gens@oxnardpd.org

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for

February 15, 2024

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on February 15, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.

These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way, or failing to stop for signs and signals.

The Oxnard Police Department offers steps pedestrians and drivers can take to greatly reduce the risk of getting injured or in a crash:

Pedestrians

Be predictable. Use crosswalks, when available.
Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care.
Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.
Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk or at night.
Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits.

Drivers

Follow the speed limit and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.
Never drive impaired.

Bicyclists

Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet.
Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
Avoid the door zone: do not ride too closely to parked cars.
If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed.
Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections.

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

The Oxnard Police Department is currently investigating an assault that took place in the vicinity of Second Street and A Street. Due to the ongoing investigation, the streets in and around Second Street and A Street are heavily impacted and residents are advised to seek alternative routes.

Greg Harasymowycz

Commander – Patrol

Oxnard Police Department

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030

(805) 385-7600 Work Phone

www.oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: February 14, 2024

SUBJECT: Stabbing Victim

LOCATION: 100 Block Magnolia Ave., Oxnard

VICTIM: 58-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Detective Hugo Garcia

(805) 486-6211 (Tues-Fri 7 AM – 5 PM) hugo.garcia@oxnardpd.org

On February 14, 2024, at approximately 6:28 AM, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 300 block of South A Street in the city of Oxnard regarding a report of a stabbing victim. Officers located the victim, a 58-year-old male, suffering from multiple stab wounds in the torso. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he underwent emergency surgery and is listed in critical condition. Officers obtained information that the stabbing occurred in the 100 block of Magnolia Ave.

During this incident, an uninvolved 45-year-old male contacted in the area was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Hugo Garcia at 805-486-6211 or by email at hugo.garcia@oxnardpd.org

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura 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: February 8, 2024

SUBJECT: Kick Off Super Bowl LVIII with a Go Safely Game Plan

CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Sergeant

(805) 200-2337 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department reminds football fans to intercept impaired driving if they’re heading out to a Super Bowl party and plan on drinking. Make sure you stick to the “Go Safely” game plan and choose a sober way to go.

On Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 11), The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint and have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that alcohol is not the only substance that impairs. Marijuana, prescription medications, and over-the-counter drugs may also impair your ability to drive safely. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect you.

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