OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon/ Road Rage
DATE/TIME:	2/1/17 at 6:40 PM
LOCATION:	Ventura Road at Fifth Street
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Albert Rojas, 49 year old Oxnard Resident Martin Rojas, 20 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 2001 Ford Expedition
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Mike Gregson 805-385-7600 Mike.gregson@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 2/1/17 at about 6:40 PM, Officers were dispatched to a fight in the street in the area of Fifth Street and Ventura Rd. Officers arrived and contacted the victim who stated that he was the victim of a road rage incident. He said that he was the passenger in a vehicle driven by his girlfriend and also occupied by his juvenile son. They were southbound on Ventura Road when the suspect vehicle began to tailgate them and cut them off. When they stopped for traffic in the area of Fifth Street, the driver of the suspect vehicle exited and began to approach the victim’s vehicle. The victim said that the suspect began to fight with him. The passenger in the suspect vehicle also exited the vehicle and began to fight with the victim also. During the fight, the victim dropped his cell phone which was taken by the passenger in the suspect vehicle.

The victim was able to get back to his vehicle and drive away. The suspects continued to follow the victim and when the victim’s vehicle had to again stop for traffic, the driver of the suspect vehicle swung a hatchet at the passenger’s door where the victim was seated causing damage to the vehicle.

Officers later located the suspect vehicle driving in the area. The driver of the vehicle, Albert Rojas, was identified and arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. The passenger, Martin Rojas, was arrested for theft of the cell phone.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/1/17 2200 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Serial Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested
DATE/TIME:	February 1, 2017, 10:20 AM
LOCATION:	1955 Patterson Road, Oxnard, CA
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Alberto Saldana, 25 years, Oxnard Resident Osvaldo Rafael Saldana, 27 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ricardo Vega, (805) 746-6748 Ricardo.vega@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

February 1, 2017, 10:00 AM, The Oxnard Violent Crimes Unit and K-9 Unit were conducting surveillance along Ventura Road where several armed robberies had occurred over the last three weeks. Violent Crimes Unit detectives were able to identify the black Ford Fusion the suspects used during several of the robberies. During the surveillance detectives followed the Ford Fusion to the area of Patterson Road and Hemlock Avenue. Detectives observed Luis Saldana exit the vehicle and enter the convenience store.

Detectives observed Luis Saldana running out of the store. He was quickly apprehended by detectives and the K-9 Unit. While this was occurring, the convenience store clerk had reported to police that his store had just been robbed. Luis was in possession of a large hunting style knife and US currency taken during the robbery. Luis’s brother, Osvaldo was also apprehended as he sat in his vehicle waiting for his brother Luis to return.

Both Luis and Osvaldo were charged with one count of armed robbery. They were booked into the Ventura County Jail. Detectives are investigating whether Luis and Osvaldo were responsible for the other robberies in the area. If you have any information regarding these robberies, please contact Detective Vega at (805) 746-6748.

Osvaldo Saldana/Luis Saldana

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INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle / Handgun Arrest
DATE/TIME:	1-31-17 1850 hours
LOCATION:	Wooley Road @ H Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Juan Landeros 28 years old (resident of Oxnard)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Green Honda Accord (stolen)
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Enrique Alvarez
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Enrique Alvarez 805-385-7650

DETAILS:

A member of the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force observed a stolen Honda Accord in the area of Wooley Road and H Street. Neighborhood Policing Officers attempted to contact the driver and passenger of the vehicle, at which time both subjects fled from the officers. The driver was apprehended a short time later and identified as Juan Landeros.

During a search of the stolen vehicle a loaded handgun was located in the interior of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning a handgun.

The driver identified as Juan Landeros was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and numerous firearm related charges. Juan Landeros was booked into the Ventura County Main Jail.

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force was created to address stolen vehicle issues within the City of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department advises residents to park their vehicles in well-lit areas, lock their vehicles, and use anti-theft devices to secure their vehicles.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1-31-17/2035 hours

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INCIDENT:	Minor Decoy Program
DATE/TIME:	January 29, 2017 1400 Hours to 2200 Hours
LOCATION:	Various Locations – Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	AM/PM, 500 S. Victoria Ave. Sea Rounders, 2670 S. Ventura Rd Liquor Cellar, 150 W. Channel Islands Blvd. Puerto Vallarta, 3021 Saviers Rd. Fiesta Liquor, 1637 S. Oxnard Blvd.
PREPARED BY:	David Castillo, Police Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	David Castillo (805) 385-8212

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department cited five clerks for selling alcohol to minors on January 29, 2017. The actions were the result of a minor decoy operation in which minors under the direct supervision of officers, attempted to purchase alcohol from 17 retail licensees in the City of Oxnard. The following establishments were cited for selling alcohol to minors:

AM/PM, 500 S. Victoria Ave.
Sea Rounders, 2670 S. Ventura Rd
Liquor Cellar, 150 W. Channel Islands Blvd.
Puerto Vallarta, 3021 Saviers Rd.
Fiesta Liquor, 1637 S. Oxnard Blvd.

Those who sold to the minor face a minimum fine of $250, and/or 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first violation. In addition, ABC will take administrative action against the alcoholic beverage license of the business. That may include a fine, a suspension of the license, or the permanent revocation of the license.

The Oxnard Police Department is conducting the compliance checks to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors. Statistics have shown that young people under the age of 21 have a higher rate of drunken driving fatalities than the general adult population.

Minor Decoy operations have been conducted by local law enforcement throughout the state since the 1980’s. When the program first began, the violation rate of retail establishments selling to minors was as high as 40 to 50 percent. When conducted on a routine basis, the rate has dropped in some cities as low as 10 percent or even below.

In 1994, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that use of underage decoys is a valid tool of law enforcement to ensure that licensees are complying with the law.

This project is part of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Education and Teen Alcohol Enforcement Program Grant, funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/29/17 2100 Hours

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INCIDENT:	Prohibited Felon arrested for possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle
DATE/TIME:	January 29, 2017/ 3:50 PM
LOCATION:	2000 Blk of Napoleon Ave
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Alvaro Saldivar , 29 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Eric Alinaya, Officer Eric.Alinaya@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On January 29, at approximately 3:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (Special Enforcement Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the 2000 block of Napoleon Ave when they conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle violation.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and officers located a loaded firearm and ammunition in the vehicle.

Saldivar was arrested for being a prohibited felon in possession of a loaded firearm along with other firearm related charges.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	January 23, 2017 / 6:20 p.m.
LOCATION:	Edison Drive north of McWane Blvd., Oxnard
DRIVER/VEHICLE:	17-year-old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld pending notification of family) – 2017 Nissan 370Z
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpdorg
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Senior Officer (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 23, 2017, at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a collision in the area of Edison Drive and McWane Blvd. When officers and EMS personnel arrived, they discovered a single vehicle collided into a parked semi-truck trailer. Based on the preliminary investigation, the driver of the Nissan swerved to the right side of the road while traveling northbound on Edison Road and collided into the rear of the semi-truck trailer.

The collision caused the driver, a 17-year-old male of Oxnard, to be partially ejected from the vehicle. EMS personnel attempted to render aid to the driver, however; he succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the collision.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are involved but speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 24, 2017 / 1:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Make Arrest in 2012 Homicide Case
DATE/TIME:	July 9, 2012 at approximately 8:52 P.M.
LOCATION:	2500 block of Greenbrook Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Jose Gonzalez, 19 year old Oxnard resident Hispanic male, 22 year old Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Hugo Sanchez, 25 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7660 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688 miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit have made an arrest in the 2012 murder of Jose Gonzalez. Gonzalez was shot and killed in the 2500 block of Greenbrook Drive.

On January 23, 2017 at approximately 1:30 P.M., police officers assigned to the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) arrested 25 year old Hugo Sanchez, an Oxnard resident. Sanchez was arrested after Major Crimes Investigators obtained an arrest warrant related to the murder of Jose Gonzalez.

On July 9, 2012, at approximately 8:52 P.M., Oxnard police officers responded to several 911 calls of shots fired in the 2500 block of Greenbrook Drive. Officers arrived and located 19 year old Jose Gonzalez suffering from a gunshot wound. Gonzalez was declared deceased at the scene. Police officers located a second shooting victim nearby. The second shooting victim, a 22 year old Hispanic male Oxnard resident, was transported to the hospital and survived his injury. Investigators from the Major Crimes and Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to take over the investigation.

Investigators learned the victims were walking together in the 2500 block of Greenbrook Drive. Several subjects approached the victims and a confrontation occurred. During the confrontation, the victims were shot and the suspects fled the scene. Investigators believe the confrontation and murder of Jose Gonzalez was gang motivated.

Since the first day of the investigation, Major Crimes Investigators have followed up on leads, tips, and interviewed persons of interest in this case. Investigators also worked closely with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Based on all the information gathered during the course of the investigation, Major Crimes Investigators were able to gather enough probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for Sanchez.

Sanchez was arrested for 1^st degree murder and will be transported to Ventura County Main Jail. His bail is set at $1,000,000.00.

The arrest of Hugo Sanchez was a result of the unwavering and dedicated effort by Major Crimes Investigators, and in direct partnership with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Major Crimes Investigators will continue to investigate the murder of Jose Gonzalez. Investigators believe additional arrests will be made in this case.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Major Crimes Investigators are encouraging anyone with information on the murder of Jose Gonzalez to call Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. You can provide valuable information and still remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/23/17 1500 hours

Hugo Sanchez

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

INCIDENT:

Shooting Victims

DATE/TIME:

1/22/17; 0013 hours

LOCATION:

3000 Block of Nevada Way, Oxnard

VICTIMS:

20 year old male

17 year old male

SUSPECT:

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Commander Kevin Baysinger

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Commander Kevin Baysinger

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.Org

(805) 385-7746

DETAILS:

On the above date and time, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Channel Islands Boulevard and El Dorado reference a shooting victim. On arrival officers contacted a victim of a shooting, an adult male, who suffered a non-life threatening injury from a gunshot. Officers learned of a second shooting victim in the 2000 Block of Sierra Way, who also suffered a non-life threatening injury.

Officers learned that the shooting may have occurred in the 3000 Block of Nevada, but were unable to locate a crime scene. In addition, both the victims and witnesses were unable to provide officers with a description of the suspect or suspects.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796. 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 http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 22, 2017 / 0122 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Advisory: Door-to-Door Scam/ Anuncio: Estafa de Solicitar Puerta a Puerta
LOCATION:	Citywide/ Toda la Ciudad
PREPARED BY:	Crystal Walker, Detective
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Crystal Walker, crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7668

DETAILS:

Oxnard, California – It has come to the attention of your Oxnard Police Department that a potentially troubling scam is targeting families with school-age children. This Door-to-Door Scam has resulted in at least three confirmed cases in Oxnard and potentially others in Cerritos.

In two instances, a male subject advertised door-to-door as an in-home tutor. He presented parents with a card from a legitimate tutoring company saying it was a government assistance program and even provided forms to “start the registration process.” The suspect was invited into the home in both cases and during the visit he was able to obtain tax returns and the social security numbers of everyone in the residence. A subscription fee is asked for prior to the suspect leaving and an appointment is set for the tutoring to begin. In both cases, the tutoring date arrived and the suspect never returned.

Although not all persons soliciting door-to-door are attempting to commit a crime, your Oxnard Police Department recommends community members be wary of anyone soliciting services to them at their home. This can be a method in which the suspect is “casing” for a later burglary. As in the above case, the suspect can use the information obtained for identity theft purposes and file false tax returns.

Here are some tips to help prevent your becoming a victim:

No government agency will solicit door to door.
Do not give your personal identifying information to anyone that you do not know or did not solicit their services.
Ask for photo identification. If you are suspicious, call to verify employment.
Don’t be pressured into signing any agreements or contracts.

As always, your Oxnard Police Department is here to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. 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.

DETALLES:

Oxnard, California – Ha llegado a la atención de su Departamento de Policía de Oxnard que una estafa potencialmente preocupante está dirigida a familias con niños de edad escolar. Esta estafa puerta a puerta ha resultado en al menos tres casos confirmados en Oxnard y potencialmente otros en Cerritos.

En dos casos, un sujeto masculino se presentó puerta a puerta como un tutor del hogar. Presentó a los padres con una tarjeta de una empresa de tutoría legítima diciendo que era un programa de asistencia del gobierno e incluso proporcionó formas para “iniciar el proceso de registro”. El sospechoso fue invitado dentro de la casa y durante la visita adquirio Declaraciones de Impuestos y los números de seguro social de todas las personas en la residencia. Antes de salir, el sospechoso pidió una cuota de suscripción y se estableció una cita para que se comenzara la tutoría. En ambos casos, la fecha de la tutoría llegó y el sospechoso nunca regresó.

Aunque no todas las personas que solicitan puerta a puerta están intentando cometer un crimen, su Departamento de Policía de Oxnard recomienda que los miembros de la comunidad tengan cuidado con cualquier persona que les solicite servicios en su casa. Éste puede ser un método que use el sospechoso para después hacer un robo. Como en el caso anterior, el sospechoso puede utilizar la información obtenida para robo de identidad y presentar declaraciones de impuestos falsos.

Estos son algunos consejos para ayudar a prevenir que se convierta en una víctima:

Ninguna agencia del gobierno solicita puerta a puerta.
No dé su información de identificación personal a nadie que no conozca o alguien que usted no solicitó sus servicios.
Pida una identificación con foto. Si sospecha, llame para verificar el empleo.
No deje que le presione a firmar ningún acuerdo o contrato.

Como siempre, su Departamento de Policía de Oxnard está aquí para ayudarle con cualquier pregunta o preocupación que pueda tener. Cualquier persona que tenga información relacionada con la actividad sospechosa debe comunicarse con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard al (805) 385-7600 o puede permanecer anónima llamando a Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (805) 222-8477 o por correo electrónico a www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org /contactus.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 01/17/17, 1736 hours

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INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Explorers Excel in Tactical Competition
DATE/TIME:	January 13-15, 2017
LOCATION:	Chandler, Arizona
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Rocky Marquez, (805)385-7600 Rocky.Marquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 13, 2017, the Oxnard Police Department Explorer Post 9286 set out to compete in the 19^th Annual Chandler Police Explorer Tactical Competition, hosted in Chandler, Arizona. The three day competition was attended by over 50 Explorer Posts from across the nation. These dedicated Police Explorers prepared for months to compete in scenarios, such as hostage rescue, crisis negotiation, vehicle assault, robot operations, pistol shoot and active shooter incidents.

The Oxnard Police Department was represented by 24 Explorers who competed in several team and individual tactical events, earning trophies in five of them. The team earned second place trophies in Rapid Response (Active Shooter) and Door Breaching; third place in Vehicle Assault and Crisis Negotiation; and Police Explorer Sergeant Shayla Fuentes earned a fourth place trophy for her impressive performance in the Individual Pistol Shoot. The Oxnard Police Explorers exemplified dedication, team work and professionalism throughout the competition and their hard work surely paid off.

The Oxnard Police Department Explorers are a non-profit organization that provides young adults between the ages of 14 and 21 the opportunity to learn about the law enforcement profession and gives police officers the opportunity to build constructive relationships with young members of the community. Police Explorers selflessly serve the community in a variety of ways. The program is supported by the Oxnard Police Department and funded through generous donations and money earned by the police explorers who volunteer to work various community service details. These funds allow them to attend such competitions. To learn more about the Oxnard Police Department Explorer program please visit http://opdexplorers.com/

–Police Explorer Shayla Fuentes

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/17/2017, 1900 hours

PREPARED BY: Sergeant Rocky Marquez