OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, June 24, 2017 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DUI Checkpoint Nets Four DUI Arrests

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on June 24, 2017, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The checkpoint was located southbound Rose Avenue south of Tiesa Lane. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

In recent years, California has seen a disturbing 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 can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

The following are the results of the DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint:

884 vehicles screened
Four DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested
- One of the impaired drivers was contacted after being involved in a collision. The driver was northbound Rose Avenue and almost veered into the southbound lanes but collided into a light pole and tree in the center divider several feet south of the checkpoint.
12 drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended
18 citations issued
Four vehicles were towed

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. The feature-packed app even has social media tie-ins and even a tab for the non-DD to call Uber, Lyft or Curb.

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

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting additional DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols in our ongoing commitment to lowering deaths and injuries upon our streets and highways.

The checkpoint was funded 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: 06/25/17 3:30 a.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 23, 2017; 2:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 block W. Channel Islands Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ricardo Lopez, 30 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 23, 2017, at 2:45 p.m., an Oxnard officer located a black Kia which had been recently reported stolen. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 100 block of West Channel Islands Blvd. and arrested the driver, 30 year old Oxnard resident Ricardo Lopez. Lopez was searched incident to his arrest and officers located a meth pipe in his pocket. Lopez was arrested for auto theft and for possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

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/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

Ricardo Lopez

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 23, 2017 / 1755 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	June 24, 2017 / 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Weekend

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

In recent years, California has seen a disturbing increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. Oxnard PD 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 can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

The deterrent effect of High Visibility Enforcement using both DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols has proven to lower the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug-impaired crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized proactive DUI operations are conducted routinely.

DUI checkpoints like this one 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, alcohol involved collisions led to 1,155 deaths and nearly 24,000 serious injuries in 2014 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Over the course of the past three years, Oxnard PD officers have investigated 739 DUI collisions which have claimed eight lives and resulted in another 485 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.

Studies of California drivers have shown 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 affects.

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 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’.

The Oxnard Police Department conducts sobriety and license checkpoints in an effort to deter impaired driving. It is not the Oxnard Police Department’s policy to utilize these checkpoints to enforce federal immigration laws.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 23, 2017 / 8:30 a.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested
DATE/TIME:	June 22, 2017, 10:16 PM
LOCATION:	1954 N. Ventura Road, Circle K Market
SUSPECT(S):	Male Juvenile, Oxnard Resident Eber Jeho Lopez Olguin, 19 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Michael Velasquez 805-385-8287 or michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On June 22, 2017, at 10:16 PM, the Oxnard Police Department Communications Center received a call of two subjects walking with guns in-hand toward the Circle K Market. Officers were dispatched to the call, and upon their arrival encountered the two subjects as they were leaving the market carrying U.S. currency along with several other items taken from the market. Officers quickly detained and disarmed both subjects. During the robbery the two subjects threated to shoot the three (3) employees if they said anything. One of the firearms was later determined to be a pellet gun. Eber Olguin was charged with: Felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, Robbery and Kidnapping. The juvenile was charged with: Robbery and Kidnapping. Eber Olguin was transported to Ventura County Jail. The juvenile is currently in custody at the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center awaiting his hearing.

Eber Olguin

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:

Oxnard Homicide Suspect Arrested in Wisconsin

DATE/TIME:

July 9, 2012 at approximately 8:52 P.M.

LOCATION:

2500 block of Greenbrook Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Jose Gonzales, 19-year old Oxnard resident

Hispanic male, 22-year old Oxnard resident (name withheld)

SUSPECT(S):

Gustavo Cuevas, 23-year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7660

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit have arrested a second suspect in the 2012 murder of 19-year old Jose Gonzales of Oxnard. A 22-year old Hispanic male, who was with Gonzales at the time, was also shot but survived the shooting.

The shooting occurred on July 9, 2012 at approximately 8:52 P.M. in the 2500 block of Greenbrook Drive. Oxnard police officers responded to the scene after receiving several 9-1-1 calls of a shooting victim at that location. The police officers arrived and found Jose Gonzales suffering from a gunshot wound. Police officers found a second shooting, a 22-year old Hispanic male, a short distance away. The 22-year old was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and survived his injury. Unfortunately, Gonzales was declared deceased at the scene.

Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit and the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the scene. The Major Crimes Unit led the investigation and worked very closely with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. The detectives worked tirelessly and persistently in order to obtain sufficient evidence to warrant the arrest of suspects in this case.

The first arrest in this case occurred on January 23, 2017. Major Crimes Detectives arrested 25-year old Hugo Sanchez, of Oxnard, for his involvement in the murder of Jose Gonzales.

On June 19, 2017, shortly before noon, agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local law enforcement authorities in Menasha, Wisconsin, arrested 23-year old Gustavo Cuevas of Oxnard. Cuevas was taken into custody based on an arrest warrant Major Crimes Detectives obtained for his involvement in the murder of Jose Gonzales. Cuevas is in the process of being extradited back to Ventura County. Until he is returned, Cuevas will be held at detention facility in the state of Wisconsin.

The arrest of Cuevas is a result of the hard work and dedication of the Major Crimes Detectives, and in direct partnership with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

Major Crimes Detectives will continue to investigate the senseless murder of Jose Gonzales and future arrests in this case are probable. Anyone with information about this homicide case, or any homicide case, is encouraged to call 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 at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 22, 2017 at 9:00 A.M.

Gustavo Cuevas

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision involving a Motorcyclist
DATE/TIME:	June 21, 2017 / 4:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	Ventura Road north of Bevra Avenue, Oxnard
DRIVER/VEHICLE:	Louie Reyes, 55-year-old Oxnard resident – Tan 2015 Harley Davidson Motorcycle
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpdorg
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Senior Officer (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 21, 2017, at approximately 4:40 p.m., an Oxnard police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcyclist in the area of Ventura Road and Town Center Drive regarding a speeding violation. However, the motorcyclist, identified as 55-year-old Louie Reyes of Oxnard, failed to yield and continued southbound on Ventura Road. As Reyes approached the intersection of Ventura Road and Bevra Avenue, he sideswiped a vehicle and then collided with a parked pickup truck.

Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the collision and rendered aid to Reyes, however, he was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center due to serious injuries. Reyes is currently listed in critical condition.

The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information about this collision is urged to contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 21, 2017 / 8:00 p.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Santa Clara River Homeless Encampments Assessment
DATE/TIME:	June 20, 2017 7:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Santa Clara River Bottom
PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Senior Officer Dale.Mcalpine@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jeff McGreevy, Sergeant Jeff.McGreevy@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On June 20, 2017, at approximately 7:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing Team, Homeless Liaison Officers and the Simi Valley Police Department assessed several homeless encampments along Ventura Road in the Santa Clara River bottom near the Riverpark, Wagon Wheel and Southbank neighborhoods in the City of Oxnard.

During the detail, Officers arrested Andrew Lamont Brown, 42, for false impersonation, identity theft, petty theft and three outstanding warrants. Officers also arrested Aurelio Junior Salazar, 48, Arturo Pena Hernandez, 43, and Christopher Otho Willis, 27, for outstanding warrants. The subjects arrested were booked into Ventura County Jail.

The number of people living illegally along the Santa Clara River has grown significantly since authorities last cleared out the permanent encampments along the Ventura River. Officers were aware that the number of illegal encampments had been growing. Officers also talked to an additional six people and warned them about illegally camping.

This area of the river bottom has caused growing concern for authorities and nearby residents in the recent months due to thefts and vandalism of property in the adjacent communities.

During the assessment, representatives from St Vincent De Paul were on site to provide outreach services for our homeless population. Several large homeless encampments were also found were no one was contacted, but showed signs of recent use.

We would like to remind the public that while the City of Oxnard does not provide any direct homeless services or emergency housing, the City does provide funding to several agencies and non-profit organizations that do provide such services. Below is a list of service agencies and places that provide assistance:

EMERGENCY HOUSING

If you are facing homelessness or are already homeless and need emergency housing:

Homelessness Prevention Program

Rapid Re-Housing Program

County of Ventura Human Services Agency

805-385-8585

www.vchsa.org/hprp

The Kingdom Center

(women and children only)

805-487-3400

www.tkcoxnard.org

Turning Point Foundation

(services for homeless with mental illness)

805-652-0000

www.turningpointfoundation.org

RAIN Project Transitional Living Center

805-389-3308

www.raincommunities.org

OTHER SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS

Community Action of Ventura County

Day-time One-Stop Center; mail drop, counseling, job resources, showers

621 Richmond Ave., Oxnard CA 93030

805-436-4000

www.ca-vc.org

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Housing and utility assistance, health care, employment resources

Assistance hotline: 1-888-552-7872

“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: June 21, 2017 / 1630 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested for vehicle pursuit, drug paraphernalia, and gang injunction violations
DATE/TIME:	June 19, 2017/ 4:45 PM
LOCATION:	“J” Street and Bard Rd
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Cesar Reyes, 29 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On June 19, 2017, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (Special Enforcement Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the area of “J” Street and Bard Rd when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle violation.

The vehicle was driven by Cesar Reyes who failed to stop causing officers to pursue him. Reyes committed several traffic violations, and a loaded firearm was thrown out the window, during the pursuit. The pursuit stopped in the 800 block of Joyce Dr, in Port Hueneme. An unidentified Hispanic male passenger fled from the vehicle and was not detained. Reyes was arrested for the felony pursuit, drug paraphernalia, and gang injunction violations. The firearms charges are pending further investigation.

The Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (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.

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

Cesar Reyes

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/19/17 / 2015 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 17, 2017; 7:17 p.m.
LOCATION:	1900 block North Rose Ave.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Daniel Frenes, 47 year old Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 17, 2017, at approximately 7:17 p.m., officers were dispatched to a gas station in the 1900 block of North Rose Ave. reference a suspicious vehicle that was left abandoned with the engine running. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the reporting party who provided a physical description of the driver that left the vehicle.

Officers located a subject in the area that matched the driver’s description. The subject was identified as 47 year old Port Hueneme resident Daniel Frenes. A records check revealed Frenes was on supervised release for narcotic related offenses. Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded handgun and narcotics in the vehicle. Frenes was arrested for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and for narcotics possession.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 18, 2017 / 1235

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Alert Community Member Helps Stop In Progress Auto Burglary
DATE/TIME:	June 17, 2017 / 7:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	1000 block of Pacific Ave.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Lopez, 25 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 17, 2017, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 1000 block of Pacific Ave. reference an auto burglary in progress. As one of the employers was leaving the business, the employer noticed the suspect was using an improvised burglary tool, attempting to gain entry into one of his employee’s vehicles. The victim employee was notified and attempted to make contact with the suspect who began walking away. Officers were dispatched to the area and the suspect, who was attempting to hide in some bushes, was located by one of the responding officers.

The officer attempted to detain the suspect and the suspect was noncompliant and attempted to pull away from the officer. The officer ultimately took the suspect into custody. The officer searched the suspect incident to his arrest and located a meth pipe. Neither the officer nor the suspect sustained any injuries.

The suspect, 25 year old Oxnard resident Robert Lopez, was charged with attempted auto burglary, resisting arrest, possessing narcotic paraphernalia, in addition to seven misdemeanor warrants mostly dealing with narcotic related offenses and for resisting arrest.

“The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be ‘Partners In Public Safety’.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.”

Robert Lopez
DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 17, 2017 / 1000 Hours