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.

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:

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Single Vehicle Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	November 1, 2017 / 4:25 a.m.
LOCATION:	Harbor Blvd. south of Wooley Road
OCCUPANTS):	Driver: Jazmine Castro, 18-year-old, Port Hueneme resident Passengers: Christina Cruz, 19-year-old, Oxnard resident Sonia Martinez, 19-year-old, Oxnard resident Gissell Mares, 18-year-old, Camarillo resident 17-year-old female, Ventura resident 15-year-old male, Port Hueneme resident
VEHICLE(S):	2004 Ford Expedition
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergio Figueroa, Traffic Officer (805) 200-5658 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On November 1, 2017, at approximately 4:25 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a single vehicle collision on Harbor Boulevard south of Wooley Road. When officers arrived, they discovered that a Ford Expedition with six occupants had collided into a tree in the center divider. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Port Hueneme resident Jazmine Castro, and one passenger, identified as 18-year-old Camarillo resident Gissell Mares, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

The four remaining passengers were transported to local hospitals; 19-year-old Christina Cruz of Oxnard, 19-year-old Sonia Martinez of Oxnard, and a 15-year-old male juvenile of Port Hueneme sustained minor to moderate injuries and are listed in stable condition. However, despite receiving medical treatment, a 17-year-old female passenger of Ventura succumbed to her injuries.

Based on the preliminary investigation, traffic investigators determined that the Ford Expedition was traveling southbound on Harbor Boulevard and then veered onto the center divider colliding into a palm tree. It is believed that speed and alcohol is a contributing factor to the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

Anyone that has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Officer Sergio Figueroa at (805) 200-5658 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 1, 2017 / 4:45 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victims
DATE/TIME:	October 30, 2017 at 8:15pm
LOCATION:	300 Block of Cuesta Del Mar, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Fernandez, Jose, 24 Year Old, Oxnard Resident Perez, Jesus, 30 Year Old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect 1: H/M, 20’s, Tall, Thin Build Suspect 2: H/M, 20’s
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7600, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brett Smith (805) 486-6211, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On October 30^th, 2017, at 8:15pm, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of two shooting victims in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar, in Oxnard. Nearby witnesses stated hearing multiple gunshots and seeing two possible suspects driving away from the area in a dark colored sedan. Police were unable to locate the vehicle or the suspects at the time.

Upon arrival, officers discovered two male victims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for further medical treatment. Their gunshot wounds were determined not to be life threatening. Investigators are continuing to follow up on additional information obtained at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encourage 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: October 30, 2017/ 10:30 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Commercial Burglary Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Property
DATE/TIME:	October 29, 2017 / 0345 hours
LOCATION:	800 block of South Ventura Road, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Cendejas (35-year-old, Oxnard resident)
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	David Walker, Sergeant (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On October 29, 2017, at approximately 0345 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a commercial burglary in the 800 block of South Ventura Road. An alert citizen saw the suspect preparing to break the front window of the gas station mini-market with a bat and provided police dispatchers with a description of the suspect.

Responding officers arrived moments later and detained Jose Cendejas, a 35-year-old Oxnard resident, who was fleeing from the business with three cases of beer. Officers confirmed that a burglary had occurred and used video footage to identify Cendejas as the suspect. Cendejas was booked into Ventura County Jail for the commercial burglary. The property was later returned to the business.

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 to submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/29/17, 0600 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints Results
DATE/TIME:	October 28, 2017 / 8:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

DUI Checkpoint nets five arrests

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted two DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints on October 28, 2017, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. The first checkpoint was located in the southbound lanes of Vineyard Avenue north of St. Mary’s Drive and the second checkpoint was located in the northbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard north of Second Street. DUI 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.

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.

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

836 vehicles through the checkpoint
780 vehicles screened
Six SFST’s
Five DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested
One driver cited/arrested for operating a vehicle with a suspended license
14 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 another DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on November 17, 2017, 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: October 29, 2017 / 3:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

News Release: Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession, and Vehicle Theft (10/29/17)

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Vehicle Theft, Firearm Possession, and Gang Injunction Violation
DATE/TIME:	October 29, 2017 at 12:06 a.m.
LOCATION:	N. alley of the 900 Blk. of West Juniper
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Angel Cardona, 35-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-385-8290

DETAILS:

On 10/29/17, at 12:06 a.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit located a white Volkswagen Passat, that had been reported stolen from the City of Camarillo, in the area of Kamala St. and “M” St. As officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, the suspect attempted to evade the officers. The suspect, 25-year-old Oxnard resident Angel Cardona, collided with a brick wall and the vehicle he was driving overturned in the north alley of the 900 block of W. Juniper St. Officers extracted suspect Cardona and his 24-year-old female passenger from the vehicle. Officers found a loaded handgun in the stolen vehicle that Cardona was driving. Suspect Cardona and his passenger were both transported to local hospitals and treated for minor injuries sustained in the collision.

Cardona is a documented criminal street gang member who has been served with a court ordered gang injunction. Cardona was charged with being a felon in possession of a loaded firearm, vehicle theft, and for violating the gang injunction (possession of dangerous weapons and for vehicle theft). Cardona was also charged with being a Parolee at Large.

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. 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: October 29, 2017 / 0130 hours

INCIDENT:

Arrest of Wanted Barricaded Subject

DATE/TIME:

10-27-17 1150 hours

LOCATION:

400 Block of Palm Drive

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Reyes Sagastume 27 years old (resident of Oxnard)

PREPARED BY:

Senior Officer Enrique Alvarez

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Senior Officer Enrique Alvarez

805-385-7650

DETAILS:

On 10/27/17, at approximately 1150 hours, a member of the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force observed Reyes Sagastume in the 400 block of Palm Drive. Sagastume was wanted for violating his probation for possession of a stolen vehicle.

Officers attempted to make contact with Sagastume when he fled into his residence and barricaded himself. Approximately one hour later, Sagastume exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident. Reyes Sagastume was booked for the outstanding felony warrant and resisting arrest.

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force was created in 2015 to address stolen vehicle issues within the City of Oxnard. The Department has added additional officers to the Auto Theft Task Force and is conducting enhanced enforcement to combat vehicle theft. As part of this effort, the Oxnard Police Department is utilizing bait cars to increase apprehension of auto theft suspects.

The Oxnard Police Department urges residents to park their vehicles in well-lit areas, lock their vehicles and to use anti-theft devices. It is also recommended to not leave vehicles unattended with the engine running as this is a common method of vehicle theft. Additionally, don’t leave spare keys (including valet keys) in your vehicle, even if it is locked. Vehicle theft is a crime of opportunity, therefore, prevention is the most effective way to avoid it.

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 (805) 222-8477 or via email at www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus. Anyone with information regarding auto theft in Oxnard is encouraged to contact auto theft detectives at 805-385-7650.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10-27-17/1630 hours