OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Friday, June 9, 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 Five Arrests

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit with the assistance of the Port Hueneme Police Department and the California Highway Patrol conducted two DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints on June 9, 2017, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The first location was southbound Rose Avenue north of First Street. The second checkpoint was southbound Ventura Road south of Bay Boulevard. 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 checkpoints:

764 vehicles screened
Four DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested
One DUI-Drug impaired suspect arrested
Nine drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended
15 citations issued

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’.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME:	June 12, 2017 / 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned on Monday, June 12, 2017

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation on June 12, 2017, with focused enforcement on collision causing factors involving motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

The Oxnard Police Department has mapped out locations over the past three years where pedestrian and bike collisions have occurred along with the violations that led to those crashes. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas where bike and pedestrian traffic and crashes occur in an effort to lower deaths and injuries.

Officers will be looking for violations made by drivers, bike riders, and pedestrians alike that can lead to life-changing injuries. Special attention will be directed toward drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to stop for signs and signals, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, or any other dangerous violations.\

Additionally, enforcement will be taken for observed violations when pedestrians cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Pedestrians should cross the street only at marked crosswalks or corners. Bike riders will be stopped and citations issued when they fail to follow the same traffic laws that apply to motorists. All riders are reminded to always wear a helmet – those under 18 years of age must wear helmets by law.

Bicycle and pedestrian fatalities are rising in California as more people use these non-motorized means of transportation. Locally, the Oxnard Police Department has investigated 14 fatal and 506 injury collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists during the past three years. In 2013, California witnessed 701 pedestrians and 141 bicyclists killed, accounting for more than 28 percent of all traffic fatalities.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 9, 2017 / 10:00 p.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	June 9, 2017 / 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
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 with the assistance of the Port Hueneme Police Department and the California Highway Patrol will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on June 9, 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 735 DUI collisions which have claimed eight lives and resulted in another 476 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 8, 2017 / 8:00 a.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 6, 2017; 4:40 P.M.
LOCATION:	400 block of South G Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	David Flores, 19 years, Oxnard Resident Jorge Serratos 26 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Jared Battles, Police Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jared Battles (805) 385-7600 Jared.Battles@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 6, 2017, officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted an enforcement stop of a vehicle in the 400 block of South G St. Two subjects, Jorge Serratos and David Flores, both Oxnard residents, were in the vehicle. Serratos was found to be on probation with search terms and also to have warrants for his arrest.

Officers conducted a search of the vehicle and discovered a loaded semi-automatic firearm with a high capacity magazine. Both Flores and Serratos were arrested for firearms related charges. Serratos was also booked for his outstanding warrants.

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 6, 2017/1800 hours

David Flores

Jorge Serratos

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Robbery Arrest

DATE/TIME:

June 1, 2017, 4:35PM

LOCATION:

Courtland and Clara Streets, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

41 year old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT(S):

Seferino Mendez, 18 years, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Kevin Baysinger (805) 385-7746

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.org

DETAILS:

On June 1, 2017, at approximately 4:35P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Courtland and Clara streets in reference to a robbery that just occurred. It was reported that the victim, a 41 year old Oxnard resident, was struck in the head with a handgun during the commission of the robbery. The suspect took cash from the victim, and also beat the victim.

The victim stated that he believed he knew who robbed him. Officers checked the area, then checked a residence for the suspect in the 5400 Block of Perkins Road. Officers located the suspect, who admitted to the robbery, and was ultimately arrested. The handgun was not located.

The victim suffered minor injuries to his face. He was treated at a local hospital.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 1, 2017, @ 2145 hours.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Robbery at Wells Fargo Bank
DATE/TIME:	May 30, 2017/ 3:11 P.M
LOCATION:	450 South Ventura Rd
VICTIM(S):	Wells Fargo Bank
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 20-30s, 5’11, 200lbs, medium complexion, light goatee and beard, black beanie, black sweater, and dark pants.
PREPARED BY:	Detective Ricardo Vega
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jonathan Ballow (805) 288-3289 Jonathan.ballow@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 30, 2017, at about 3:11 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department responded to 450 S. Ventura Rd, Wells Fargo Bank reference a suspect demanding money. The suspect provided the clerk a note stating he had a bomb. The clerk and the bank staff hid in a back room until the police arrived. The suspect was last seen northbound through the parking lot prior to police arrival. No property was taken or weapons seen.

Anyone with information regarding the attempt robbery or any information about this incident 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 05/30/17 / 1700 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Parolee Arrested in Possession of Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	May 28, 2017 at 6:07 p.m.
LOCATION:	5400 block of Cypress Road
VEHICLE(S):	1996 Honda Civic
SUSPECT(S):	Rigoverto Zamora, 32-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	David Walker, Sergeant (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On May 28, 2017, at about 6:07 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were patrolling the area of the 5400 block of Cypress Road. The officers saw Rigoverto Zamora disassembling a 1996 Honda Civic in the rear parking area of an apartment complex. A records check indicated that the vehicle had been reported stolen in the city of Van Nuys on the previous day. Zamora was then taken into custody without incident for possession of the stolen vehicle.

A records check revealed that Zamora was arrested in February for burglary and possession of burglary tools but is currently out on bail pending trail. He is currently on Ventura County probation for narcotics violations and State Parole for several previous burglary arrests. Zamora was ultimately charged for possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property, and being in violation of parole. He was transported and booked into the Ventura County Jail for the violations.

Anyone with further information regarding this incident or other stolen vehicles 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 28, 2017 at 2320 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Auto Theft and the Gang Injunction
DATE/TIME:	May 28, 2017/ 7:47 a.m.
LOCATION:	700 blk. W. Hueneme Rd.
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

On May 28, 2017, at about 7:47 a.m., an Oxnard Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 700 blk. of West Hueneme Rd. on a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup with paper plates. The driver was identified as 47 year old Port Hueneme resident, Daniel Frenes. Frenes is a documented South Side criminal street gang member that has been served with the South Side gang injunction. Frenes is also on probation for prior narcotic offenses.

The officer searched Frenes pursuant to Frenes’ probation and located a stolen license plate belonging to another Dodge pickup, and shaved mailbox keys. The officer contacted Crown Dodge and provided the dealership with the vehicle identification number of the Dodge that Frenes was driving. The dealership found the vehicle to be missing from the dealership lot. Frenes was ultimately charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property for the stolen license plate, and possession of burglary tools for possessing the shaved mailbox keys. Frenes was also charged for violating the court ordered gang injunction. The injunction has a specific prohibition related to interfering with the property rights of others.

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

Daniel Frenes

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 05/28/17 / 1246 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Alert Citizens Help Stop Crime Spree- Suspect Arrested in Connection with Nine Vehicle Burglaries in One Night
DATE/TIME:	May 26^th, 2017/01:45 A.M.
LOCATION:	1300 and 1400 Blocks of South Victoria Avenue
SUSPECT:	Ulises Guerrero (30 year old Oxnard resident)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Lucy Buttell – Property Crimes Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Lucy Buttell (805) 385-7605 or lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 26, 2017 at approximately 1:30 AM, alert residents observed an unknown subject breaking into vehicles on the 1400 block of South Victoria Avenue. The Oxnard Police Department was notified of the burglary in progress and responded. On arrival, and after a brief search of the area, officers located Ulises Guerrero, a 30 year old Oxnard resident. Guerrero, when contacted by officers, was bleeding from his hands; injuries that were likely caused by him cutting himself during the commission of his crimes.

Guerrero was found to be in possession of several items that were identified as belonging to the owners of the burglarized vehicles. As officers continued their investigation, they soon discovered that additional vehicles had been broken into. In total, nine vehicles, parked along the 1300 and 1400 blocks of South Victoria Avenue were broken into.

Guerrero received medical attention for his injuries and was arrested for several charges of felony vehicle burglary. He is currently on felony probation for auto theft and has a long history of criminal activity including auto theft, burglary, possession of stolen property and narcotics. Guerrero is currently being held without bail at the Ventura County Main Jail.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking that any additional witnesses or victims call the Oxnard Police Department.

Vehicle burglaries and thefts are a crime of opportunity. The Oxnard Police Department urges citizens to park their vehicles in well-lit areas, lock their vehicles and to use anti-theft devices to secure their vehicles. It is also suggested that you not leave valuables in your vehicle, even if it is locked.

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 thefts or burglaries in Oxnard is encouraged to contact detectives at (805) 385-7650.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5-26-17/1115 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	“Break the Silence! Stop Gun Violence!” Tip Reward Program
DATE/TIME:	05/26/17, 8:21 a.m.
LOCATION:	Citywide
PREPARED BY:	Detective Crystal Walker
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Crystal Walker, crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7668

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department and Ventura County Crime Stoppers are partnering to launch a new and innovative program to solicit crime tips from the public: “Break the Silence! Stop Gun Violence!” Tip Reward Program. The program asks residents to anonymously come forward and report the felonious possession of firearms.

Why Is The Oxnard Police Department Doing This?

Last week, Oxnard suffered its ninth homicide of the year; the third within three (3) days due to gun violence. Since March 5, 2017, there have been twenty-four (24) gun related arrests within the city of Oxnard. Of the twenty-four (24) confirmed arrests for weapons violations, thirteen (13) were attributed to persons prohibited from possessing firearms. Below are other statistics:

Ten of the 24 arrests were of convicted felons;
Twenty-three of the 24 arrests were of adults;
Five of the 24 cases resulted in multiple arrests.

In response to these incidents, the Oxnard Police Department has increased its patrol presence, increased overtime and reallocated resources. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Port Hueneme Police Department and the California Highway Patrol have also offered their assistance. In addition, Oxnard Police Department will also be creating a special investigative workgroup to focus on the recent violence. This workgroup will include personnel from the FBI and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

Does The Oxnard Police Department Need My Help?

That being said, the Oxnard Police Department can’t do it alone and we are asking for YOUR help. The “Break the Silence! Stop Gun Violence!” Tip Reward Program asks the public to provide information on illegally possessed guns. Through a partnership with Crime Stoppers, callers relay information to the Oxnard Police Department in a safe and completely anonymous way. Callers whose tips are verified can receive up to $100 per firearm recovered.

Who Is Prohibited From Possessing Firearms?

There are different sub-categories of Firearms Prohibiting Categories set forth on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms webpage (https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/firearms/forms/prohibcatmisd.pdf). To be clear, the “Break the Silence! Stop Gun Violence!” Program targets felonious possession of firearms. A few of the descriptions are below:

Any person who is convicted of a felony, or any offense such as murder, rape, robbery, kidnapping, etc.;
Any person who is ordered to not possess firearms as a condition of probation or other court order such as listed in Penal Code section 29815, subdivisions (a) and (b);
Any person who is found by a court to be a danger to himself, herself, or other because of a mental illness; or
Any person who is addicted to the use of narcotics.
For further information, visit the CDOJ Bureau of Firearms webpage at https://oag.ca.gov/firearms.

How Can I Report An Illegally Possessed Firearm?

You can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477), Text “BUSTED” plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or visit their website at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/. Remember to mention the code “OPDGUNS” to make sure your tip is routed directly to the Oxnard Police Department “Break the Silence! Stop Gun Violence!” Program. You can also visit www.OxnardPD.org and click the Crime Stoppers tab on the home page or call the Gun and Gang Hotline at (805) 982-7043.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gun violence through public education and enforcement. As always, we continue to encourage residents to be “Partners in Public Safety” and anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600 or in case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 05/26/17, 8:21 a.m.