OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrests for Attempted Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	December 13, 2016 at 1:47 a.m.
LOCATION:	Cypress Rd. @ Arcturus Ave.
VICTIM(S):	38 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Cardenas, 33 year old Oxnard resident 17 year old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black, 2010 Chevy Cobalt
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jeff Long, Sergeant (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On December 13, 2016, at approximately 1:47 a.m., officers were dispatched to an attempted robbery in the area of Cypress Road. at Arcturus Avenue. The victim advised approximately five suspects attempted to rob him. The victim stated two of the suspects were in possession of firearms. The victim provided a vehicle description of the suspect vehicle and the last known direction of travel.

Approximately 15 minutes later, officers from the Oxnard Police Department located a vehicle matching the description given by the victim. Officers initiated a high risk traffic stop and detained the three occupants of the vehicle. The victim positively identified two of the suspects as being involved in the attempted robbery. During a search of the vehicle, a loaded handgun and additional ammunition was located. The suspects were arrested for attempted robbery and weapons violations.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call the police department at (805) 385-7600. 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.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 13, 2016 / 0400 hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrests for Attempted Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	December 13, 2016 at 1:47 a.m.
LOCATION:	Cypress Rd. @ Arcturus Ave.
VICTIM(S):	38 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Cardenas, 33 year old Oxnard resident 17 year old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld due to age)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black, 2010 Chevy Cobalt
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jeff Long, Sergeant (805) 385-7600 or jeff.long@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On December 13, 2016, at approximately 1:47 a.m., officers were dispatched to an attempted robbery in the area of Cypress Road. at Arcturus Avenue. The victim advised approximately five suspects attempted to rob him. The victim stated two of the suspects were in possession of firearms. The victim provided a vehicle description of the suspect vehicle and the last known direction of travel.

Jose Cardenas

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 13, 2016 / 0400 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 10, 2016; 10:30 PM
LOCATION:	2200 Block of Sierra Way, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):	13 year-old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld due to age)



PREPARED BY:	Officer Rick Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Rick Marquez, 805-385-8983 Rick.Marquez@OxnardPD.org

DETAILS:

On December 10, 2016, at approximately 10:30 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit and Violent Crimes Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the Diamond Bar neighborhood of Oxnard.

Officers observed a subject possibly casing for an auto burglary and attempted to contact him. The subject fled from officers and was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. During the foot chase the suspect discarded a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun. The juvenile was arrested and later booked into juvenile hall.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 10, 2016 / 2345 hours

INCIDENT:	Homicide Investigation
DATE/TIME:	December 9, 2016/ 6:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	200 block of Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Giovanni Vega, Oxnard resident, 25 years of age
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager (805) 342-8292; Melissa Valdez
CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Steve Ramirez, Major Crimes Unit (805) 385-7760; steve.ramirez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – On December 9, 2016, at approximately 6:00 a.m., a passerby reported a subject passed out on the sidewalk in the 200 block of Vineyard Avenue. Oxnard Police responded a short time later and located a deceased male on the south sidewalk of Vineyard Avenue. Medical personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene and subsequently pronounced the victim deceased. It appears the victim died from a gunshot wound. \

During the investigation, it had been discovered that officers were dispatched to the area reference a shots fired call around 12:00 a.m. Officers were not able to locate a victim or any type of suspicious activity at that time. There was no suspect description provided to police during this earlier call for service.

This homicide incident is not related to the recent homicide incident which occurred on Almanor Drive on Wednesday morning. We have identified the shooting suspect from Almanor Drive and are working diligently to identify and locate the suspect(s) involved in this second incident on Vineyard Avenue.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Steve Ramirez at (805) 385-7760. 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: December 9, 2016/ 5:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Motorists to Expect Delays for the 2016 Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, December 11, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The 9^th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is scheduled for this Sunday morning, December 11^th. The race starts at 8:00 a.m. in front of Santa on Ventura Boulevard and travels through the City of Oxnard where it ends at the Marine Emporium Landing located at 3600 South Harbor Boulevard. Over 3,000 runners will be participating in this year’s race.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling the traffic control along the race course and motorists should expect significant delays at several intersections throughout the city. These intersections include:

Rice Avenue at Sturgis Road
Rose Avenue at Camino Del Sol
Fifth Street at Hobson Way
Ventura Road at Ninth Street
Wooley Road at Patterson Road
Victoria Avenue at Wooley Road
Harbor Boulevard at Wooley Road

Motorists wishing to travel northbound and southbound in the city are encouraged to use Oxnard Boulevard as it will not be affected by the race. Rice Avenue and Rose Avenue are expected to be re-opened by 9:30 a.m. All other roadways are expected to be re-opened by 10:30 a.m.

For any questions related to the race or the traffic plan for this event, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/09/16, 12:20 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Advisory
DATE/TIME:	December 9, 2016 / 6:55 a.m.
LOCATION:	Vineyard Aveneue at Oxnard Boulevard
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Rocky Marquez (805) 385-7600, Rocky.marquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:On December 9, 2016, at about 6:55 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to conduct an investigation in the area of Vineyard Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard.

All lanes of Vineyard Ave. between Oxnard Blvd. and H St. have been closed and traffic in the area has been substantially affected.

Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route when driving into the area. There currently is no estimated time for re-opening the road

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 9, 2016 / 7:00 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two Shooting Victims in Oxnard
DATE/TIME:	December 7, 2016/ 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	2000 blk of Almanor Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Pending Notification of Next of Kin
SUSPECT(S):	To Be Released
PREPARED BY:	Commander Andrew Salinas, Investigative Services (805) 385-7756; andrewsalinas@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Ken Tougas, Major Crimes Unit (805) 200-5669; kentougas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif)– On December 7, 2016, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 2000 block of Almanor Drive reference a shooting that had just occurred. The reporting party identified himself as the shooter. Officers located the reporting party who was standing by the residence when officers and medical personnel arrived on scene. The reporting party is currently being detained and questioned by police.

A shooting victim was located at the location and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second shooting victim was located a short time later at St. Johns Hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. This victim was subsequently transported to the Ventura County Medical Center and is listed in critical condition.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit and Violent Crimes Unit are on scene and investigating this matter in conjunction with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. 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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested for possession of a short barreled rifle and felony warrants
DATE/TIME:	December 6, 2016 / 3:45 PM
LOCATION:	4100 Blk of S. “C” St
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Alvaro Morales , 29 year old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Todd Johnson, Officer Todd.Johnson@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On December 6, 2016, at approximately 3:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (Special Enforcement Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the 4100 block of S. “C” St when they observed Alvaro Morales put a short barreled rifle underneath a vehicle and walk into his residence.

Officers quickly secured the weapon and went into the residence after Morales. The gang officers knew that Morales is an active gang member and that he had a felony warrant for his arrest. Morales was taken into custody and the firearm was recovered.

Morales was arrested for his felony warrant, possession of a short barreled rifle, and 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.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. 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.

Alvaro Morales

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/06/16 / 1725 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Ammunition
DATE/TIME:	December 5, 2016 / 1:20 PM
LOCATION:	1600 Blk of Woodland
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Martin Sandoval, 30 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant, Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org, 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant, Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org, 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On December 5, 2016, at about 1:20 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (Special Enforcement Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the 1600 block of Woodland when they conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle violation.

When officers approached the vehicle they noticed Sandoval inside and recognized him as being a wanted subject. The gang officers also know that Sandoval is an active gang member. A search of the vehicle was conducted and officers located a stolen firearm and ammunition.

Sandoval was arrested for possessing a loaded, stolen firearm and ammunition.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Request for Public’s Assistance: Attempt to Locate Missing Four Year-old Girl
DATE/TIME:	Last Seen on March 10, 2015
LOCATION:	Oxnard, California
VICTIM(S):	Kimberly Lopez, four years-old
SUSPECT(S):	Mayra Chavez Lopez, 25 year old Oxnard Resident Omar Misael Lopez, 31 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org (805) 342-8292
KIMBERLY LOPEZ TIP LINE:	1 (805) 200-2370

DETAILS:
(Oxnard, Calif)– The Oxnard Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing four year-old girl. The missing girl, four year-old Kimberly Lopez, was last seen on March 10, 2015 at a residence in the 900 block of Denver place, in Oxnard, California. Investigators believe Kimberly is in California or Mexico

When Kimberly was last seen she was in the custody and care of her father, 31 year-old Omar Misael Lopez of Oxnard. Kimberly was previously a dependent child of the Ventura County Juvenile Court. Custody and care of Kimberly was given to Omar by the juvenile court. After Omar completed required services, the case was dismissed in March 2015. Kimberly’s mother, 25 year old Mayra Chavez Lopez, was given supervised home visits with Kimberly. The visits were to be supervised by Omar and Maria Lopez, Mayra’s mother. The last reported sighting of Kimberly was during a home visit by a Ventura County Children and Family Services (VCCFS) social worker on March 10, 2015, just after the case was dismissed.

After receiving a call concerned about her welfare in July of 2016, VCCFS social workers made several home visits to attempt to check on Kimberly. However, Omar and Mayra provided social workers with unverified information that Kimberly was living with relatives in Mexico. After numerous continued home visits, neither Omar nor Mayra were able to provide verifiable documentation or proof that Kimberly was living with relatives in Mexico. VCCFS notified the Oxnard Police Department on September 7, 2016 that Kimberly was missing and unaccounted for. A Missing Person report was taken and investigators immediately started looking for the whereabouts of Kimberly. VCCFS in September of 2016 initiated a new juvenile dependency case on Kimberly, and the Ventura County Juvenile Court has issued an order to take Kimberly back into protective custody when she is located.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit and Family Protection Unit, along with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are all working diligently in an attempt to locate missing Kimberly Lopez. Investigators have interviewed family members, friends and associates of Mayra and Omar who have expressed their concern for Kimberly’s disappearance and are assisting law enforcement in the search for Kimberly.

Omar and Mayra are currently in custody on civil arrest warrants for failing to provide accurate information on the whereabouts of Kimberly. Omar and Mayra have relatives that reside in several different cities in Mexico. Investigators know Omar and Mayra traveled to Mexico several times during the time period that Kimberly was last seen.

Kimberly Lopez is described as a 4 year old, light-skinned Hispanic female. Kimberly has brown hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 3 feet tall and probably weighs 40 to 50 pounds.

The Oxnard Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with information that directly leads investigators to the whereabouts of Kimberly Lopez. Investigators are requesting anyone with information on the location of Kimberly Lopez to call the tip line at (805) 200-2370. You can call anonymously and still provide valuable information to help investigators locate Kimberly. For media inquiries please contact Community Affairs Manager Melissa Valdez at (805) 342-8292.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

Pictures of Kimberly Lopez

Picture taken July 2014 Picture taken February 2015

Mayra Chavez Lopez Omar Misael Lopez