OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Shooting Victim

DATE/TIME:

April 8, 2017 at approximately 9:50 p.m.

LOCATION:

1000 block of South King Street, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Hispanic male, 32 year old, Oxnard resident

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett

(805) 385-7763

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Steven Ramirez II

steven.ramirez@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7760

(OXNARD, Calif) – Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit and Major Crimes Unit are investigating the shooting of a 32 year old Oxnard resident.

On April 8, 2017 at approximately 9:50 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the 1000 block of King Street. When police officers arrived, they located a Hispanic male with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported from the scene in an ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. The victim is currently in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit.

Detectives were called to the scene to assist with the investigation. There is no clear motive for the shooting. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Steven Ramirez at (805) 385-7760. You can also remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via test or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 9, 2017 / 4:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department declares April Fraud/Identity Theft/Scam Awareness Month
DATE/TIME:	04-08-17
LOCATION:	Oxnard Police Department, 251 South “C” Street, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Detective Crystal Walker
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Crystal Walker, 805-385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Your Oxnard Police Department is declaring April 2017 to Be Fraud/Identity Theft/Scam Prevention Month. During the month of April, Oxnard Police Department will be disseminating crime prevention information regarding these three topics.

Saturday’s SHRED-IT event is the beginning of this month long initiative. As the public is aware, identity theft has become a big problem in our society. On a daily basis our Financial Crimes Investigator is notifying victims that their information was compromised and recovered on a suspect arrested for crimes ranging from narcotics offenses to vehicle theft. Many victims were not aware that their information was in the hands of criminals who intended to use it for fraudulent purposes. Many victims report that they did not shred their paperwork for a variety of reasons. The recent arrest of Tamara Lynn Hill aka Frazier for using a victim’s information to fraudulently receive benefits from the State of California in excess of $10,000 is an example of how complicated fraud crimes can quickly become for victims.

“Shred” events are one method of preventing identity theft in our community. It allows those that do not have personal shredders to shred their documents securely and not risk them landing in the possession of those who would use the information to obtain goods and services. Because paperwork can build over a period of time, it is recommended to go paperless through secure online services such as from your banks or other financial institutions. Here are some other tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of identity theft:

Do not leave anything containing your personal identifying information in your car or anyplace where someone could take it.
Do not leave any mail clipped to a mailbox or in an unsecured location.
Do not throw away unopened mail especially if it comes from a financial or credit institution – get a shredder.
Obtain a credit report annually and check all existing accounts monthly.
Activate all online bank account services so that you can control them or de-activate them as appropriate so that criminals are unable to access your accounts through online open doors. Use anti-virus/malware and secure banking features with your online browsing software.

During Saturday’s Community Shred-It Event we collected over 26,000 lbs. in personal documents for shredding and a few hundred pounds of e-waste! This guarantees that those documents will not be used for identity theft or fraud!

Thank you to all who participated in this event and especially “THANK YOU” to those directly involved: Krispy Kreme’s, Tresierras, SHRED-IT, City of Oxnard Environmental Resources, Oxnard Police Department VIPS, Oxnard Police Department Community Affairs Office, Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit and the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit/Financial Crimes.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 04-08-17/1706

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Arrest & Search Warrant Service for ID Theft & Fraud

DATE/TIME:

4-6-2017/1000 hours

LOCATION:

Vanoni Ranch apartments in Ventura

VICTIM(S):

Numerous

SUSPECT(S):

Hill, Tamara Lynn aka Frazier, Tamara Lynn Violet Cline

WITNESS(ES):

Undisclosed

LOSS:

Over $10,000 in public funds

PREPARED BY:

Detective Erica Escalante

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Erica Escalante (805) 385-7661

DETAILS:

After an extensive investigation with the partnership of the California State Investigators for Department of Health & Human Services and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, the Oxnard Police Department served a search warrant and arrest warrant on Tamara Lynn Hill aka Frazier at her home in the Vanoni Ranch apartment complex in Ventura. The investigation began when an Oxnard resident reported that her identity was fraudulently used by Hill to lease an apartment in Oxnard in March of 2016. The investigation led to the discovery that Hill also used the victim’s information to fraudulently receive benefits from the State of California in excess of $10,000. Hill was already facing several unrelated criminal charges of fraud and ID Theft in Ventura County Superior Court. Detective Escalante, the Financial Crimes Investigator for the Oxnard Police Department, has been involved in many of those investigations. During the search warrant service, evidence was found indicating that many additional victims of ID Theft and mail theft have not yet been confirmed. Detective Escalante is requesting that anybody who believes that Hill may have stolen their identity for fraudulent purpose to please contact (805) 385-7661. In addition, evidence of illegal drug sales was discovered during the search warrant service, and Hill was later arrested for drug sales charges on April 7, 2017. Hill is currently in custody with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4-7-2017/2000

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

News Release: Oxnard Police K-9 Locates Wanted Felon (4/6/17)

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police K-9 Locates Wanted Felon
DATE/TIME:	April 6^th, 2017 at 6:20 p.m.
LOCATION:	1100 block North A Street
SUSPECT(S):	Pablo Vasquez 29 year old Oxnard resident.
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Daniel Casson
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Daniel Casson (805) 385-7600 daniel.casson@oxnardpd.org

On April 6, 2017 at approximately 6:20 p.m., Oxnard officers and two K-9 Teams from the K-9 Unit responded to a call regarding a wanted felon inside a residence in the 1100 block of North A Street. Officers contacted a family member who confirmed that wanted felon, 29 year old Pablo Vasquez, was inside the residence with two other family members. Vasquez had two outstanding felony warrants for his arrest (terrorist threats and resisting an officer with threats or violence). A family member told officers that they were concerned the family members inside the residence were being held against their will.

After about an hour officers were able to make contact with the two family members that were inside the residence and officers safely extracted them. Family members confirmed that Vasquez was hiding inside of the residence. Officers made several announcements to get Vasquez to surrender but he was uncooperative. Due to Vasquez’ violent history, police service dog “Leo” was then brought in to conduct a search of the residence. K-9 “Leo” quickly located Vasquez who was hiding in a bedroom in the rear of the residence. After “Leo” located Vasquez, he surrendered without further incident. Vasquez was booked into county jail for the two outstanding felony warrants for his arrest.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	April 4, 2017 / 5:44 p.m.
LOCATION:	Saviers Road at Elm Street, Oxnard
PARTIES/VEHICLES:	· Thomas Hartley, 36-year-old Oxnard resident – 2003 Honda Shadow motorcycle · Ros Amelia Glover, 65-year-old Oxnard resident – 2003 Toyota pickup truck
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	James Langford, Traffic Officer (805)385-7750 james.langford@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On April 4, 2017, at 5:44 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a collision at the intersection of Saviers Road and Elm Street. When officers and EMS personnel arrived, they discovered that the collision involved a Toyota pickup truck and a motorcycle. Based on the preliminary investigation, the driver of the pickup truck was traveling northbound on Saviers Road and made a left turn at Elm Street directly in front of the motorcyclist, who was traveling southbound on Saviers Road. The motorcyclist was unable to avoid the collision and collided with the pickup truck. The force of the collision caused the motorcyclist to be ejected from the motorcycle.

The motorcyclist, Thomas Hartley a 36-year-old Oxnard resident, was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center due to severe injuries and is listed in critical condition. The driver of the pickup truck, Ros Amelia Glover a 65-year-old Oxnard resident, remained at the scene of the collision and was uninjured.

It is not believed that alcohol and/or drugs are factors involved in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

Anyone who has information about this collision is urged to contact Traffic Officer James Langford at (805) 385-7750 or via email at james.langford@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 4, 2017, 9:30 p.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Driving under the influence of alcohol (23152(a) CVC; Firearm concealed in a vehicle (25850(c)(3), 25850 & 25400 PC)
DATE/TIME:	04/04/2017
LOCATION:	Oxnard Blvd. @ Garonne Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Kevin Henry (29-year-old Oxnard resident)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Grey 2012 Toyota Tacoma
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant David Klug
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On April 04, 2017, at about 1551 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a hit-and-run collision in the area of Oxnard Blvd. and Garonne St. The hit-and-run suspect vehicle was observed leaving the area by an Oxnard police detective. The vehicle was eventually stopped at the intersection of Gonzales Rd. and Harbor Blvd. The vehicle’s right rear tire had deflated and come off the rim, and the rim was worn down to the diameter of the brake drum.

The driver of the vehicle, Kevin Henry, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. During a search of the vehicle prior to towing, a loaded firearm was located hidden in the center console.

The victim of the hit-and-run did not wish prosecution.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 04, 2017 @ 6:55 pm

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang members arrested for being in possession of a concealed rifle, ammunition, and drugs
DATE/TIME:	March 31, 2017/ 5:45 PM
LOCATION:	Phoenix Dr at Walden St
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Cesar Guerrero, 18 year old Oxnard resident Richard Chairez, 20 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 March 31, 2017, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (Special Enforcement Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the area of Phoenix Dr and Walden St when they conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle violation.

Both Cesar Guerrero and Richard Chairez are on probation with search terms. A search of the vehicle was conducted and a rifle, ammunition, and drugs were all located inside of it. Guerrero and Chairez were arrested for various firearm, ammunition, and drug charges. Guerrero and Chairez are both documented gang members.

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.

Cesar Guerrero

Richard Chairez

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
DATE/TIME:	April 1-30, 2017
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:

WORKING TOGETHER TO STOP DISTRACTED DRIVING

April is recognized as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In California, the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Oxnard Police Department, CHP, local law enforcement, and community partners throughout the state are working together to make the roads safer by highlighting the dangers of being distracted while driving, especially by cell phones.

“Law enforcement would rather see everyone off their cell phones than hand out a lot of tickets,” said Rhonda Craft, director of the Office of Traffic Safety. “Take care of calling, texting, setting your GPS and everything else before you hit the street.”

Lawmakers agree that distracted driving continues to be a growing problem among California’s motorists. Assembly Bill 1785 went into effect on January 1^st, requiring all drivers in California to keep their cell phone out of their hands while operating a motor vehicle. Under the new law, a driver may activate or deactivate a feature or function of the cell phone or wireless communication device by swiping or tapping its screen only if it is properly mounted or not being held in a driver’s hand. Specific information on the new law can be found at www.ots.ca.gov.

The Office of Traffic Safety will begin a new public awareness campaign throughout the state in April emphasizing how the new law makes virtually all hand-held cell phone activity illegal – talking, texting, and using apps. The campaign aims to end distracted driving through education and raise awareness about the associated dangers. The goal is to change motorist behaviors and save lives, not just in the month of April but year-round.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 3,477 people were killed and an estimated 391,000 injured in motor vehicle collisions involving distracted drivers in 2015. That is a 9 percent increase in fatalities as compared to the previous year.

The Oxnard Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies throughout the state to provide educational experiences as well as zero tolerance enforcement efforts to discourage distracted driving. Officers will have a special emphasis this month on enforcing all cell phone and distracted driving laws. The goal is to gain voluntary compliance by drivers, but sometimes citations are necessary for motorists to better understand the importance of driving distraction free.

The Oxnard Police Department is deploying extra traffic officers with grant-funded resources on April 4, 2017, and April 18, 2017, in city locations with higher numbers of traffic collisions. Violators will be stopped and cited with fines set at $162 for first-time offenders. This campaign is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Distracted Driver Operation
DATE/TIME:	March 28, 2017 / 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 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:

On Tuesday, March 28, 2017, between 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department conducted a distracted driver enforcement operation throughout the city. Officers focused enforcement efforts in areas prone to distracted driver-related collisions such as the Oxnard Boulevard/Saviers Road corridor, north Rose Avenue, and the area of Vineyard Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard. Officers issued 95 citations to violators of California’s distracted driving law during the enforcement period.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware that it is illegal to hold and use a cell phone while texting, calling, or using the apps while driving. It must be affixed to the vehicle, may be operated in hands-free mode using voice activation, or used with the motion of a single swipe or tap of the driver’s finger. Drivers should use an appropriate hands-free device such as a Bluetooth earpiece or speaker system.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct these types of enforcement operations this year to make our roadways and community safer. These operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Officer Manuel Perez monitoring the area of Vineyard Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard for distracted drivers.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 28, 2017 / 7:30 p.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation

DATE/TIME:

March 27, 2017 at approximately 10:27 p.m.

LOCATION:

400 block of North Bonita Avenue

VICTIM(S):

Name withheld

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – On March 27, 2017 at approximately 10:27 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a shooting victim in the 400 block of North Bonita Avenue. The police officers arrived on scene and located a shooting victim in the street. The police officers provided first aid until EMS personnel arrived. Despite the lifesaving efforts given by the police officers and EMS personnel, the victim died at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assume the investigation. At this early point in the investigation, there is no clear motive for the murder. Gang motivation has not been ruled out.

This is Oxnard’s fourth homicide of the year.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction in homicide cases. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805)385-7688. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 28, 2017 at 2:00 a.m.