OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENTE:	Programa de Recompensas “¡Rompe El Silencio! ¡Pare la Violencia de Armas!”
DIA/HORA:	05/26/17, 8:21 horas
UBICACION:	Todo la Cuidad
PREPARADO POR:	Detective Cristal Walker
PREGUNTAS PARA LOS MEDIOS DE COMMUNICACION:	Detective Cristal Walker, crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org o (805) 385-7668

DETALLES:

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard y Ventura County Crime Stoppers se están asociando para lanzar un nuevo programa innovador para solicitar información del Publio acerca del crimen: Programa de Recompensas “¡Rompe El Silencio! ¡Pare la Violencia de Armas!” El programa pide a los residentes que denuncien anónimamente el delito de la posesión de armas de fuego.

¿Por Qué El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard Está Haciendo Esto?

La semana pasada, Oxnard sufrió el noveno homicidio del año; el tercero dentro de tres (3) días debido a la violencia armada. Desde el 5 de marzo del 2017, han ocurrido veinticuatro (24) arrestos relacionados con armas de fuego dentro de la ciudad de Oxnard. De los 24 arrestos confirmados por violaciones de armas, trece (13) fueron atribuidos a personas prohibidas a poseer armas de fuego. A continuación, se presentan otras estadísticas:

Diez de las 24 detenciones fueron de delincuentes convictos;
Veintitrés de los 24 arrestos fueron de adultos;
Cinco de los 24 casos resultaron en arrestos múltiples.

En respuesta a los incidentes, el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard ha aumentado su presencia de patrulla, aumentado las horas de trabajo y reasignado los recursos. El Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Ventura, el Departamento de Policía de Port Hueneme y la Patrulla de Carreteras de California también han ofrecido su asistencia. Además, el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard también creará un grupo de investigación especial para enfocarse en la violencia reciente. Este grupo incluye personal del FBI y la Oficina del Fiscal del Distrito del Condado de Ventura.

¿El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard Necesita Mi Ayuda?

Dicho esto, el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard no puede hacerlo solo y estamos pidiendo SU ayuda. El Programa de Recompensas “¡Rompe El Silencio! ¡Pare la Violencia de Armas!” pide al público que proporcione información sobre armas de fuego que son poseídas ilegalmente. A través de una asociación con Crime Stoppers, las personas pueden llamar y dar información al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard de una manera segura y completamente anónima. Las personas que llamen pueden recibir hasta $100 por cada arma de fuego que sea recuperada cuando la información sea verificada.

¿A Quién se le Prohíbe Poseer Armas de Fuego?

Existen diferentes subcategorías de Categorías de Prohibición de Armas de Fuego establecidas en la página web de la Oficina de Armas de Fuego del Departamento de Justicia de California

(https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/firearms/forms/prohibcatmisd.pdf). Mientras que hay ciertas convicciones de delito menor que conducen a una prohibición de por vida, el Programa de Recompensas “¡Rompe El Silencio! ¡Pare la Violencia de Armas!” tiene como objetivo la posesión de armas de fuego que son felonías. Algunas de las descripciones son a continuación:

Cualquier persona que es condenada por una felonía o cualquier delito como homicidio, violación, robo, secuestro, etc.;
Cualquier persona a la que se le ordena no poseer armas de fuego como condición de libertad condicional u otra orden judicial enumerada en el artículo 29815, subdivisión (a) y (b) del Código Penal;
Cualquier persona a la cual un tribunal considere un peligro para sí mismo, o para otra persona debido a una enfermedad mental; o
Cualquier persona que es adicta al uso de narcóticos.
Para más información, visite la página web de la Oficina de Armas de Fuego del Departamento de Justicia de California en https://oag.ca.gov/firearms.

¿Cómo Puedo Denunciar Un Arma De Fuego Con Posesión Ilícita?

Puede comunicarse con Crime Stoppers por teléfono al 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477), mandar un texto “BUSTED” más su mensaje a CRIMES (274637) o visite su sitio http: //www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org. Recuerde mencionar el código “OPDGUNS” para asegurarse de que su información sea dirigida directamente al Programa de Recompensas “¡Rompe El Silencio! ¡Pare la Violencia de Armas!” del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard. También puede visitar www.OxnardPD.org y hacer clic en el botón Crime Stoppers en la página de inicio o llamar a la línea telefónica de Armas y Pandillas al (805) 982-7043.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard se compromete a reducir la violencia armada a través de la educación pública y la aplicación de la ley. Como siempre, seguimos animando a los residentes a ser “Compañeros en Seguridad Pública” y que se animen a dar información sobre actividades sospechosas o comunicarse con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard al (805) 385-7600 o en caso de emergencia, marque al 9-1-1.

DIA / HORA PREPARADO: 05/26/17, 8:21 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Juvenile
DATE/TIME:	May 24, 2017 / 8:00 PM
LOCATION:	1201 West Gonzales Road
MISSING JUVENILE(S):	Jovany Contreras, 11 year old, Hispanic male, 4’6”, 60 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a blue sweater, black pants and black/brown Vans shoes.
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Mike Gregson mike.gregson@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600

UPDATE:

The juvenile has been located and reunited with his family. Thanks for your assistance.

DETAILS:

On May 24, 2017, at about 8:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a missing juvenile last seen in the area of 1200 block of West Gonzales Road. The juvenile ran from his parents when they attempted to contact him.

The missing juvenile is Jovany Contreras, 11 years old. He is described as a Hispanic male, 4’6”, 60 pounds, brown hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue sweater, black pants and black/brown Vans shoes. (see attached photo).

The Oxnard Police Department does not suspect any foul play. We are urging the public to immediately contact the Oxnard Police Department if they see him or have any information as to his whereabouts.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 24, 2017 / 9:45 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 23, 2017 at approximately 10:33 p.m.
LOCATION:	Ventura Road @ Fifth Street
SUSPECT(S):	Carlos Ipatzi, 24 year old Oxnard resident Rebecca Baez, 27 year old Oxnard resident Birydiana Delgado, 21 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy(805) 385-7600 jeffrey.mcgreevy@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy(805) 385-7600 jeffrey.mcgreevy@oxnardpd.org

(OXNARD, Calif) – Oxnard Police Officers assigned to the Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT) attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of “B” Street and Homer. The vehicle would not pull over and the officers learned that the 1995 Honda was a stolen vehicle.

As the officers followed the stolen Honda the driver (Carlos Ipatzi) attempted to evade capture and led the officers on a four-minute vehicle pursuit that started in south Oxnard and ended at Ventura Road and Fifth Street. Ipatzi was captured after he was involved in a minor accident at the intersection of Ventura Road and Fifth Street. Ipatzi lost control of the stolen Honda and struck a vehicle that was stopped at the intersection. He then fled on foot and was captured after a short foot pursuit. Fortunately nobody was seriously injured in the collision and the damage to the other car was minor.

Carlos Ipatzi was booked into the Ventura County Jail for Felony charges related to Auto Theft, Recklessly evading police, and misdemeanor drug charges and resisting arrest. There were two female passengers in the vehicle during the pursuit and they were identified as Rebecca Baez and Birydiana Delgado. Baez and Delgado were booked for misdemeanor drug charges and possession of stolen property.

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Advisory
DATE/TIME:	5/23/17
LOCATION:	Third Street and Rose Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON:	Sergeant Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On 5/23/17 a traffic collision at the intersection of Third Street and Rose Avenue disabled one of the traffic signals. This resulted in a malfunction and the remaining traffic signals defaulted to flashing red. The flashing red status of the traffic signals at this intersection is expected to last until late this evening.

Vehicles that approach an intersection controlled by flashing red signals are required to treat the intersection as if there were stop signs present. This situation is expected to negatively affect the flow of traffic at this intersection, especially during peak hours, which may result in significant delays. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes for the remainder of the day.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/23/17 @ 1407 hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Narcotics and Gun Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5/23/17 @ 0200
LOCATION:	Statham Blvd and Albany Drive, Oxnard, CA
SUSPECT(S):	Saul Ramirez, 29-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON:	Sergeant Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On May 23, 2017 at 2:00 am an Oxnard Police Department officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Statham Blvd. and Albany Dr. The driver, Saul Ramirez, was found to have two outstanding warrants and was taken into custody. While searching Ramirez during the arrest, the officer found an unloaded handgun hidden in his pocket. Additionally, the officer located over 14 grams of methamphetamine inside Ramirez’s vehicle. Ramirez was booked for misdemeanor possession of a firearm and drugs.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/23/17 @ 0723 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested for vehicle pursuit and being in possession of a loaded firearm
DATE/TIME:	May 21, 2017/ 6:25 PM
LOCATION:	Modoc Dr at Madera Pl
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Gary Morales, 25 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 May 21, 2017, at approximately 6:25 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (Special Enforcement Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the area of the Lemonwood neighborhood when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle violation.

Gary Morales was the only occupant of the vehicle and failed to yield for the traffic stop. A short pursuit ensued through the neighborhood. During the pursuit, Morales threw a firearm from the vehicle. The firearm hit a wall and discharged one round. Morales exited his vehicle and ran from it without putting the vehicle into park. Officers chased and caught Morales as he tried to get into a backyard. Another officer jumped into the moving vehicle and prevented it from colliding into a light pole in front of a residence.

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.

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.

Gary Morales

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 05/21/17 / 1945 hours

INCIDENT:

Firearm and Burglary Arrest

DATE/TIME:

May 20, 2017/2110 hours

LOCATION:

1100 Block of Paseo Las Nubes

SUSPECT(S):

Joe Mukul, 25 years, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Kevin Baysinger (805) 375-7746

Kevin.Baysinger@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 20, 2017 at approximately 2020 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of the 1400 block of Halesia Lane reference a subject in possession of a rifle.

Additional residents called regarding the subject. As officers were searching for the subject, he fled from officers while in possession of the rifle. After a lengthy search aided by calls from area residents, the suspect, Joe Mukul, was taken into custody without further incident in the 1100 block of Paseo Las Nubes. The rifle, an AR-15 rifle, was located a short distance away. It was not loaded.

Upon further investigation, officers learned that the rifle was just taken from a residence in the 2000 block of Rohdea Way. Officers also found that Mukul had also committed a residential burglary in the 2000 block of Vinca Way, and possessed property from that burglary.

Mukul was arrested for various charges, including possessing stolen property, possessing a firearm while being a prohibited person, residential burglary, and resisting the duties of a peace officer.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 21, 2017/0220 hours.

INCIDENT

Firearm arrest

DATE/TIME:

May 20, 2017/2000 hours

LOCATION:

Gonzales Road and Lantana Street

VICTIM(S):

N/A

SUSPECT(S):

Omar Tapia, 35 years, Oxnard Resident

WITNESS(ES):

N/A

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

N/A

LOSS:

None

PREPARED BY:

Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Bill Crisostomo (805) 385-7644

Bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 20, 2017 at approximately 2000 hours Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit were working uniformed gang enforcement in the area of Gonzales Road and Lantana Street.

SEU officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and contacted Omar Tapia. Tapia is a known gang member, is on probation and has been served with the city’s gang injunctions. A search of the vehicle was conducted and a loaded semi-automatic handgun was located.

Tapia was arrested for several firearm related charges, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of the gang injunction.

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. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 20, 2017/2310

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Vehicle Pursuit and Firearms Arrest

DATE/TIME:

May 19, 2017 at approximately 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

Rice Avenue @ Hueneme Road

SUSPECT(S):

Fifteen year old female, Oxnard resident

Rafael Alvarado, 19 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON

AND CONTACT INFO:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

(OXNARD, Calif) – A fifteen year old female driver was arrested after leading Oxnard police officers on a brief vehicle pursuit, and a nineteen year old male was arrested for weapons violations after he fled from officers during the vehicle pursuit.

On May 19, 2017 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Oxnard police officers attempted to stop a small red SUV for a traffic violation in the area of Rice Avenue and Hueneme Road. The vehicle, driven by a fifteen year old female driver, stopped briefly but then quickly accelerated away from the police officers. The police officers pursued the vehicle a short distance before the vehicle slowed to allow a male passenger out of the vehicle. The male passenger, later identified as 19 year old Rafael Alvarado, ran from police officers. While running from the officers, Alvarado discarded a loaded firearm. Police officers caught Alvarado and arrested him for weapons violations. The discarded firearm was recovered.

The teenage female driver of the red SUV once again accelerated away from the police officers. The vehicle pursuit lasted a short distance. The female driver yielded to the police officers and was taken into custody. Oxnard police officers found eight other occupants in the small SUV. The occupants were all juveniles; four of the juveniles were reported as runaways. There were no reported injuries in this incident.

The runaway juveniles were returned to their parents. The fifteen year old female driver was arrested for evading from police and lodged in Juvenile Hall. Alvarado was arrested for the weapons violation and booked into Ventura County Jail.

Rafael Alvarado

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 20, 2017 at 2 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Multi-Location Search Warrant Operation

DATE/TIME:

May 19, 2017, at approximately 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

Three locations in Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):

A 14 year old male juvenile (name withheld due to age)

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett

CONTACT PERSON

AND CONTACT INFO:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.or

DETAILS: On May 19, 2017 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Officers and detectives from the Oxnard Police Department along with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, and Ventura Police Department, served simultaneous search warrants. The search warrants are a direct follow-up to the recent violence in the city of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department will be persistent with these efforts and leave no stone unturned.

During today’s search warrants, a 14 year old juvenile was arrested for attempting to flee from police officers. Police officers and detectives also seized one firearm and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind the public to report criminal behavior or suspicious activity.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction in homicide cases. If you have information about this homicide, or any of the recent homicides, please contact Sergeant Alex Arnett at (805) 385-7763, or Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7645. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can still provide valuable information to detectives by texting the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 394-8370 or calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/20/2017 1:00 a.m.