OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vandalism Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 1, 2017 / 10:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	Fifth St. at Ventura Rd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Isaac Hidalgo, 22 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On July 1, 2017, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers on patrol observed an individual committing graffiti vandalism on one of the traffic light poles. The subject also committed graffiti vandalism on one of the traffic signs at the intersection. Officers contacted the suspect, 22 year old Oxnard resident, Isaac Hidalgo and arrested him for committing misdemeanor graffiti vandalism and for possessing graffiti tools.

The city of Oxnard spends more than $750,000 each year on graffiti eradication. Residents can report graffiti to the GAP Hotline (805) 385-8010 and the graffiti will typically be removed within 24-48 hours.

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.

Isaac Hidalgo

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 1, 2017 / 10:56 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Enforcement Operation
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, June 29, 2017 / 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Police Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

Enhanced Traffic Enforcement results in 45 citations, 3 arrests, and 3 vehicles towed

On Thursday, June 29, 2017, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted an enhanced traffic enforcement operation in response to recent complaints and traffic collisions related to illegal street racing, reckless driving, and unsafe vehicles operating on our roadways. The police department has received complaints from community members of large numbers of vehicles gathering and disturbing at different locations around the city. The Traffic Unit has also investigated four serious injury and fatal traffic collisions involving street racing, speeding, and unsafe driving this year.

During the four-hour traffic enforcement operation, officers issued 45 citations and three vehicles were towed. One driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and two drivers were arrested after they were observed being involved in an illegal street race.

Over the past several years, there has been an increased presence of these types of unsanctioned events in Oxnard and throughout the county. Street racing, drag racing, drifting, and other forms of unpermitted driving create a very dangerous environment for everyone on our roadways. We encourage these groups to find legal, permitted, and official locations to show their vehicles. However, unsafe vehicles and driving practices will not be tolerated, and those doing these acts will be subject to citations, vehicles being towed, and possibly arrested.

It is the mission of the Oxnard Police Department to promote traffic safety and to reduce the number of collisions in our community. The police department will continue these types of enforcement operations in an effort to make our roadways safer.

If anyone has questions regarding this enforcement operation, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown @ [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/30/17 11:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	20^th Annual Fireworks by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor
DATE/TIME:	July 4, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Harbor, City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

Oxnard, CA – This Tuesday, July 4^th, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 20^th annual Fourth of July event. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk along Sunset Lane and Mandalay Beach Road. This will be followed by the July 4^th Children’s Parade on Harbor Boulevard. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and take place on Harbor Boulevard between Cabezone Circle and Albacore Way. Harbor Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade. Motorists can use Sunset Lane or Ocean Drive as an alternate route.

Activities and entertainment are scheduled throughout the day at the Channel Islands Harbor. Marine Emporium Landing will have activities between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., including live music, face painting, an inflatable fun zone, and a rock climbing wall. There will also be vendors with booths as well as a farmer’s market. This will be a family-oriented event with fun for all. The event will end with a fireworks show that begins at 9:00 p.m. and can best be seen near the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard.

Public consumption of alcohol, possession, and use of fireworks, including those described as “Safe and Sane”, and use of flare ignition devices will not be tolerated. All law enforcement agencies working the event will be conducting strict enforcement of all related offenses.

This event is expected to draw a large crowd and traffic delays are expected following the fireworks show. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 7:00 p.m., all intersections on Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard from Fifth Street to the harbor area will be monitored by traffic officers. The Channel Islands Bridge, between Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard, is subject to closure prior to the fireworks display and will be closed after the fireworks display to facilitate the high traffic volume leaving the event.

In addition, the Oxnard Police Department would also like to notify the public that driving on any beach in the City of Oxnard is strictly prohibited. From 5:00 p.m. on July 3^rd to noon on July 5^th, Arnold Road south of Hueneme Road will be closed to all vehicles with the exception of those who have legitimate business in that area or who are traveling to and from work. Parking restrictions on Arnold Road will be strictly enforced.

If you live in the area of these roadways or intersections, we apologize for any inconvenience. The roads will be re-opened as soon as possible. These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.

Please have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.

For any questions related to road closures or any of these events on July 4^th, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/29/17, 2:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Detectives are Seeking Witnesses in Homicide Case

DATE/TIME:

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

LOCATION:

Wilson Park, 350 North C Street

VICTIM(S):

Eduardo Banales, 33 year old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

WITNESS

VEHICLE(S):

Newer white full-sized Chevrolet Silverado 4-door with tinted windows, chrome rims, possibly a 4×4 with raised suspension, and turn signals on the side view mirrors

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

[email protected]

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance and is asking for witnesses to assist in the investigation of the shooting death of 33-year old Eduardo Banales.

On June 11, 2017 at approximately 10:19 p.m., Banales was shot in the parking lot of Wilson Park, located at 350 North C Street. Banales was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) by ambulance. Despite the live-saving efforts of the medical staff, Banales died at the hospital on June 13, 2107.

During a canvass of the area, Major Crimes Detectives obtained information that several vehicles were seen leaving the parking lot of Wilson Park shortly after the shooting. One of those vehicles (pictured below) was described as a newer model white Chevrolet Silverado 4-door full-sized truck. The truck has tinted windows, chrome rims and is possibly a 4×4 with raised suspension and turn signals on the side view mirrors. Detectives believe the driver and occupants of the truck were at the park and witnessed the shooting.

Detectives would like to speak to the driver of the truck and to the occupants. Detectives are requesting that the driver and the occupants call Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688.

The community can also assist in the Banales homicide case, as well as other homicide cases, by providing valuable information to assist detectives. Anyone with information regarding the driver of the white truck or the occupants is asked to call Detective Miguel Serrato, or 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 at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 29, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Police recover stolen car arrest juvenile
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, June 29, 2017, 8:40 a.m.
LOCATION:	101 Freeway at Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Luis McArthur, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Luis McArthur, Patrol Sergeant (805) 385-7740 [email protected]

Details

An Oxnard Police traffic officer recovered a stolen vehicle near the 101 Freeway and Vineyard Avenue exit in Oxnard and made an arrest.

On Thursday, 6/29/17, just before 9 a.m., police spotted the stolen white Mitsubishi Mirage going north on the freeway. The car was driven by a juvenile with other juvenile passengers. Police followed the vehicle and the driver disobeyed traffic laws.

Oxnard Police took a juvenile into custody for being in possession of the stolen vehicle.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/29/17 12:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	6/27/17 0600 hours
LOCATION:	700 block Janetwood Dr
VICTIM(S):	Roberto Guzman, 68 years old
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Mike Gregson [email protected] Oxnard Police Department 805-385-7740

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently searching for a missing 68 year old dependent adult who walked away from his home. Roberto Guzman was last seen in the area of the 700 block of Janetwood Dr, in Oxnard, around 6am this morning. Mr. Guzman suffers from Alzheimer’s. Mr. Guzman is described as a Hispanic male, 5’-4”, 160 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes. Mr. Guzman was last seen wearing a dark blue jacket, white shirt and tan cargo pants.

Currently the Oxnard Police Department is conducting an area search for Mr. Guzman.

Anyone who has seen Mr. Guzman or knows his possible whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740 or dial 911.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/27/17 8:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested for possession of a loaded firearm and possession of drugs for sale
DATE/TIME:	June 25, 2017/ 4:30 PM
LOCATION:	Garfield Ave at Cooper Rd
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Steven Gutierrez, 23 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On June 25, 2017, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (Special Enforcement Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the area of Garfield Ave and Cooper Rd when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, for a vehicle violation.

The vehicle was driven by Steven Gutierrez who is on probation for theft with search terms for stolen property. Officers searched the vehicle and found a loaded firearm, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and items consistent with drug sales. Gutierrez was arrested for all of the above listed items.

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.

You can also visit this site www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

Steven Gutierrez

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/25/17 / 1735 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	June 25, 2017 / 0112 hours
LOCATION:	3600 Block South B Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	25 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Greg Hebert, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	[email protected] 805-200-5680

DETAILS:

On June 25, 2017, at about 0112 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a shooting victim in the 3600 block of South B Street in Oxnard. The victim, a 25 year old male, stated he was standing in front of his residence when he was shot. The victim received a gunshot wound to his left arm and was transported to a local hospital. The victim’s injury is not life threatening.

Anyone with information regarding 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 800-222-8477 or by visiting their website at www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 25, 2017 / 0215 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, June 24, 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 [email protected]

DUI Checkpoint Nets Four DUI Arrests

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on June 24, 2017, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The checkpoint was located southbound Rose Avenue south of Tiesa Lane. 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 Checkpoint:

884 vehicles screened
Four DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested
- One of the impaired drivers was contacted after being involved in a collision. The driver was northbound Rose Avenue and almost veered into the southbound lanes but collided into a light pole and tree in the center divider several feet south of the checkpoint.
12 drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended
18 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 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’.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/25/17 3:30 a.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 23, 2017; 2:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 block W. Channel Islands Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ricardo Lopez, 30 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 23, 2017, at 2:45 p.m., an Oxnard officer located a black Kia which had been recently reported stolen. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 100 block of West Channel Islands Blvd. and arrested the driver, 30 year old Oxnard resident Ricardo Lopez. Lopez was searched incident to his arrest and officers located a meth pipe in his pocket. Lopez was arrested for auto theft and for possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

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.

Ricardo Lopez

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 23, 2017 / 1755 Hours