OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 16, 2017, 2:30PM
LOCATION:	2201. E Channel Islands Blvd
VICTIM:	7-Eleven
SUSPECT:	Michael Rios, 25 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vega, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Vega (805) 385-8291 Ricardo.vega@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On October 16, 2016, at approximately 2:20 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 7-Eleven located at 2201. E Channel Islands Blvd, reference a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned a male subject had entered the 7-Eleven and brandished a firearm at the clerk. The suspect demanded the money from the cash register and as he continued to hold the firearm. Suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and left the area in an unknown type vehicle

Through the course of the investigation, Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department, Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) learned that the suspect involved in the robbery was Michael Rios. Rios is currently in custody for an unrelated case at the Ventura County Jail. Rios was subsequently arrested for the robbery.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 16, 2017, @ 2100 hours

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Robbery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 16, 2017 / 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	450 South Ventura Rd.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Sergio Huerta, 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 16, 2017, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers received a call of an attempted robbery in the 400 block of South Ventura Rd. Officers contacted the victim who stated that he was in a vehicle parked at the location when the suspect approached him. The suspect leaned in through the open passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle while in possession of an opened folding knife. The suspect demanded the victim’s cellular phone but the victim refused. The suspect walked away from the victim’s location but stayed in the same area.

Officers responded to the location and contacted the suspect, 30 year old Oxnard resident Sergio Huerta. During the contact, officers learned that Huerta was on supervised release for narcotic related offenses and is a documented criminal street gang member. Huerta was positively identified by the victim and arrested for attempt robbery and for being in possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Officers also located a folding knife in Huerta’s possession that fit the description provided by the victim.

“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 16, 2017 / 1145 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man Sleeping in Refuse Bin Sustains Minor Injuries
DATE/TIME:	June 14, 2016/8:13 AM
LOCATION:	2000 Block of Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Male, 67 years old
PREPARED BY:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Melissa Valdez (805) 342-8292 melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 14, 2017, at approximately 8:13 a.m., Oxnard Police and Fire personnel responded to a call in the 2000 block of Rose Avenue of a man trapped inside the chute of a refuse truck. A City of Oxnard refuse truck was making a routine refuse pick up when the driver heard screams for help and halted the truck. Further investigation revealed that a man had fallen asleep in the refuse bin which was then emptied into the truck. Fire personnel were able to extract the man from the truck and he was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he was treated for minor injuries.

Although some people may look at refuse bins as providing options for more than just the disposal of trash, please note that this practice can lead to serious injury and even death. The City of Oxnard makes safety a priority when handling community waste and requests that you please stay out of refuse dumpsters for your safety as well as the safety of our drivers and helpers. This will help us avoid any unintended mishaps.

Please note 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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 14, 2017/ 4:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation

DATE/TIME:

June 11, 2017 at approximately 10:19 p.m.

LOCATION:

Wilson Park

350 North C Street, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Eduardo Banales, 33 year old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett 805-385-7620

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato 805-385-7688

miguel.Serrato@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 11, 2017, at approximately 10:19 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call of a subject that was shot in the area of Wilson Park, located at 350 North C Street. The police officers arrived on scene and located a male shooting victim, later identified as 33 year old Eduardo Banales of Oxnard. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) in critical condition. On June 13, 2017 at approximately 3 p.m., Mr. Banales died from his injuries associated with the gunshot wounds.

This is Oxnard’s 10^th homicide of the year. The motive for the murder is unknown at this time.

The Oxnard Police Department is requesting the Community’s assistance. If anyone has further information about this or any recent homicides, they are encouraged to call Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. 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 www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 14, 2017 / 10:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fireworks Are Dangerous and Strictly Prohibited in Oxnard
DATE/TIME:	June 12, 2016/ 3:45pm
PREPARED BY:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Melissa Valdez (805) 342-8292 melissa.valdez @oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

According to the National Fire Protection Association website “From 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 18,500 fires caused by fireworks. These fires included 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires and 16,900 outside and other fires”

Please consider the following facts:

In 2014, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 10,500 people for fireworks related injuries; 51% of those injuries were to the extremities and 38% were to the head.
The risk of fireworks injury is highest for young people ages 5-9, followed by children 10-19.
Sparklers alone account for more than one-quarter of emergency room fireworks injuries.

Fireworks are not just strictly prohibited in Oxnard – they’re dangerous. Playing with them could cost a child or you serious burns to the head, face, hands, and body. It could also cost you a thousands of dollars for using or possessing them. And if they cause property damage, you’ll pay even more. Anyone possessing, storing, selling, using, transporting or handling fireworks is subject to arrest or fines of up to $1,000. Fireworks can also cause serious injury to pets. Dogs, cats, and horses get scared by fireworks, causing them to panic and escape, get lost, wind up at animal shelters or even run into the street resulting in motor vehicle accidents and injuries.

The City of Oxnard encourages the public to help keep family, friends and neighbors safe during the July Fourth holiday by calling the Oxnard Police Department’s hotline, (805) 394-5884, to report the habitual use of illegal fireworks. The hotline can be used during and leading up to the holiday. The line is not staffed and is for messages only. Hotline callers can remain anonymous, and any information provided will remain confidential. Tips received through the hotline will help the Police Department’s Neighborhood Police Team better identify fireworks-prone areas and quickly address illegal activity. The hotline, (805) 394-5884, is dedicated solely to the reporting of habitual fireworks.

A list of additional resources available to the public is noted below:

Habitual fireworks: Email the Police Department at fireworks@oxnardpd.org

In-progress fireworks: Call the Police Department’s dispatch line at (805) 385-7740. Be prepared to provide specific information regarding the firework activity. For example, address, suspect description, etc.

Emergencies: (e.g., house fires, injuries): Dial 9-1-1

Members of the public who want to dispose of illegal fireworks can stop by any of the Oxnard Fire Department’s eight stations to hand over fireworks without facing penalties:

Station 1: 491 S. K St.

Station 2: 531 E. Pleasant Valley Rd.

Station 3: 150 Hill St.

Station 4: 230 W. Vineyard Ave.

Station 5: 1450 Colonia Rd.

Station 6: 2601 Peninsula Rd.

Station 7: 3300 Turnout Park Circle

Station 8: 3000 S. Rose Ave.

The City encourages the public to enjoy the free annual fireworks show, Fireworks by the Sea, at Channel Islands Harbor. For more information, visit www.channelislandsharbor.org.

Be smart on the 4th of July – don’t kid around with fireworks!

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 12, 2017/ 3:45pm

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Update – Located Missing Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	June 11, 2017; 8:13 a.m.
LOCATION:	1300 block W. Iris St.
VICTIM(S):	Ricky Solis, 39 years old
PREPARED BY:	Chris Inglehart, Sergeant 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Chris Inglehart, Sergeant 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

The missing person returned safely to his residence on 6/11/17 at 2330 hours.

The Oxnard Police Department is currently searching for a 39 year old dependent adult who walked away from his home in the 1300 block of W. Iris St. Ricky was described as a Hispanic male, 5’11”, 225 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black leather Scooby Doo jacket, Denver Broncos hat, and black jeans.

Anyone who has seen Ricky or knows his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

Ricky Solis

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 12, 2017/ 1010 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	June 11, 2017; 8:13 a.m.
LOCATION:	1300 block W. Iris St.
VICTIM(S):	Ricky Solis, 39 years old
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:

Anyone who has seen Ricky or knows his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

Ricky Solis

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 11, 2017/ 1130 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	June 10, 2017 / 5:12 a.m.
LOCATION:	SR-34 (Fifth Street) west of Rice Avenue, Oxnard
1^st DRIVER/VEHICLE:	Hispanic male, 57-year-old (Name withheld pending notification to family) Grey 2007 Honda Accord
2^nd DRIVER/VEHICLE	Lloyd Harvey (Passenger), 70-year-old, Resident of Jacksonville, Arkansa White 2015 Volvo Semi truck and trailer
PREPARED BY:	Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator (805) 385-7750 Maria.pena@opxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Maria Peña, Senior Officer (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Saturday, June 10, 2017, at approximately 5:12 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a collision on SR-34 (Fifth Street) west of Rice Avenue. When officers and EMS personnel arrived, they discovered a grey Honda Accord had collided into the trailer of a parked semi-truck. Based on the preliminary investigation, the driver of the Honda was traveling westbound on SR-34 (Fifth Street) from Rice Avenue. Mr. Llyoyd Harvey was sleeping in the cab compartment of the semi-truck. For unknown reasons, the Honda veered to the right, off the roadway, and struck the rear of the trailer attached to a semi-truck.

The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision by EMS personnel. Mr. Harvey was not injures as a result of the collision.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are involved. The collision is still under investigation.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 10, 2017 / 9:25 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Kidnapping / Extortion Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 10, 2017 5:17 a.m.
LOCATION:	1200 blk. North Oxnard Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Cesar Solis, 36 year old San Diego County 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 10, 2017, at approximately 4:19 a.m., officers received a call reference a kidnapping. The caller stated that he received a call from an unknown male suspect who stated that the victim’s wife had been smuggled into the country from Mexico, and that he was going to hold the victim’s wife for ransom. The suspect told the victim that he would drive the victim’s wife to Oxnard and would release the victim’s wife in exchange for an undisclosed amount of cash.

As the victim was being interviewed by officers, the victim received several updates from the suspect regarding the victim’s wife’s location. The suspect ultimately gave the victim a vehicle description and a location to meet.

Officers responded to the location and located a vehicle that matched the description. Officers made contact with the occupants and located the suspect and the victim’s wife. The victim’s wife was unharmed but stated that the suspect threatened to kill her if her husband did not arrive with the money.

The suspect, 36 year old San Diego County resident Cesar Solis, was arrested for the following felony charges: extortion, criminal threats, and kidnapping. Solis was also charged with possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. Solis has a prior robbery conviction out of San Diego County.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 10, 2017 / 0900 Hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Road Closure
DATE/TIME:	June 10, 2017 at 5:12 a.m.
LOCATION:	Rice Ave. at Fifth St.
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:

Officers are at the scene of a fatal collision on Fifth St. near Rice Ave. Fifth St. is closed between Rice Ave. and Rose Ave. Motorist are advised to use alternate routes. Media release on the fatal collision to follow.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/10/17 at 0712 hours