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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

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	January 15, 2017, at approximately 1:00 pm
LOCATION:	Intersection of Elm Street @ G Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Male 19 years, Oxnard resident, two non-life threatening stab wounds
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Michael Velasquez, (805) 385-8287 Michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 15, 2017, at approximately 1:00pm., Officers and investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the intersection of Elm Street and @ G Street regarding a stabbing. Officers located the victim in his vehicle suffering from two stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition with non-life threatening injures. The investigation is on-going.

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: 1/15/2017, 6:30 PM

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant Leads to Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	January 13, 2017, at approximately 7:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	1500 Block of Crawford Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Daniel Miramontes, 41 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jess Aragon; (805) 389-7547 jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 13, 2017, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department SWAT team, K-9 unit, and Violent Crimes Unit, served a search warrant in the 1500 block of Crawford Street. This location was the residence of 41 year old Daniel Miramontes. The search warrant was in response to several arrests involving Miramontes being in possession of multiple firearms spanning from July 2016 through December 2016. During each of his subsequent arrests, Miramontes has been able to post bail allowing him to remain in Oxnard and continue his criminal activity.

During today’s search warrant, two rifles, a stolen shotgun, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a high power magazine, and a military tactical vest were seized. This brings the total number of guns seized from Miramontes to seven.

Taken into account his immediate past history and his propensity to continue to reoffend, his actions have clearly shown a threat to the citizens of Oxnard. Following today’s arrest, Oxnard Police Investigators petitioned the court to increase his bail from $100,000 to $1,000,000. Miramontes was booked and charged with multiple weapons charges.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/13/2017, 4:00 PM

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INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	January 3, 2017 / 12:02 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue south of Cesar Chavez Drive, Oxnard
PARTIES/VEHICLES:	27-year-old male Oxnard resident (name withheld pending notification of family) – 2001 Nissan 350Z Reynaldo Lugo, 45-year-old Oxnard resident – 2008 Chevy Pickup Andre Gutierrez, 21-year-old Oxnard resident-2003 Honda Civic
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 (ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpd.org)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Senior Officer (805) 385-7750 (maria.pena@oxnardpd.org)

DETAILS:

On January 3, 2017, at 12:02 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a collision in the area of Rose Avenue and Cesar Chavez Drive. When officers and EMS personnel arrived, they discovered three vehicles were involved in the collision and multiple subjects had been injured. Based on the preliminary investigation, the driver of the Nissan was traveling northbound on Rose Avenue and crossed over the center divider colliding into a Chevy Pickup which was traveling southbound in the number one lane of Rose Avenue. The collision caused the Chevy Pickup to collide into a Honda Civic which was southbound in the number two lane of Rose Avenue.

The driver of the Chevy Pickup truck, Reynaldo Lugo a 45-year-old Oxnard resident, and the driver of the Honda Civic, Andre Gutierrez a 21-year-old Oxnard resident, were transported to local hospitals due to moderate injuries and are listed in stable condition. EMS personnel attempted to render aid to the driver of the Nissan; however, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the collision.

It is unknown if 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 Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 3, 2017 / 5:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Domestic Violence Assault and Kidnapping
DATE/TIME:	January 2, 2017 at 4:44 a.m.
LOCATION:	200 Block of River Park Blvd.
VICTIM:	29-year-old female Oxnard resident
SUSPECT:	Jamell Taylor, 31 years old
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Det. Brandon Ordelheide, 805-256-5121

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department received a 911 call at 4:44 a.m. from a female stating that her 29-year-old daughter had just been forced out of the residence in the 200 block of Riverpark Boulevard by her boyfriend, Jamell Taylor. Taylor had broken into residence through a window and used a screw driver as a weapon to take the victim. Officers responded to the area and continued their search until approximately 2 hours later when they located the victim near Ventura Road and Forest Park Blvd. The victim had a minor injury caused by Taylor; she was treated and released at the scene by medical personnel.

Shortly afterwards Taylor was possibly sited in the area of the 500 block of Danvers River Street. Officers set up a perimeter and searched for Taylor with the assistance of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department air and K9 units. Officers were not able to locate Taylor and the contained area search was called off at 8:19 a.m.

The Oxnard Police Department is still looking for Taylor in relation to the above incident as well as his active warrant for a parole violation. Taylor is a black male, 31 years old, 5’3, 200, and was last seen wearing a long sleeve gray shirt and black sweat pants. If anyone has information about Taylor’s location, they are encourage to contact the Oxnard Police Department, 911 or 805-385-7600, or Ventura County Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS, for anonymous information.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 3, 2017 1026 hours

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INCIDENT:	Domestic Violence Assault and Kidnapping
DATE/TIME:	January 2, 2017 at 4:44 a.m.
LOCATION:	200 Block of River Park Blvd.
VICTIM:	29 year-old female Oxnard resident
SUSPECT:	Jamell Taylor, 31 years old
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Brandon Ordelheide, (805) 256-5121 (brandon.ordelheide@oxnardpd.org)

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department received a 9-1-1 call at 4:44 a.m. from a female stating that her 29-year-old daughter had just been forced out of the residence in the 200 block of Riverpark Boulevard by her boyfriend, Jamell Taylor. Taylor had broken into residence through a window and used a screw driver as a weapon to take the victim. Officers responded to the area and continued their search. Approximately 2 hours later they located the victim near Ventura Road and Forest Park Blvd. The victim had a minor injury caused by Taylor; she was treated and released at the scene by medical personnel.

Shortly afterwards Taylor was possibly sighted in the area of the 500 block of Danvers River Street. Officers set up a perimeter and searched for Taylor with the assistance of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department air and K9 units. Officers were not able to locate Taylor and the contained area search was called off at 8:19 a.m.

The Oxnard Police Department is still looking for Taylor in relation to the above incident as well as his active warrant for a parole violation. Taylor is a black male, 31 years old, 5’3″, 200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a long sleeve gray shirt and black sweat pants. If anyone has information about Taylor’s location, they are encourage to contact the Oxnard Police Department, 911 or 805-385-7600, or Ventura County Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS, for anonymous information.

Jamell Taylor

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/2/17 @ 1005

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department searching for wanted subject
DATE/TIME:	January 2, 2017 at 7:00 AM
LOCATION:	500 Block Danvers River Street and surrounding River Park area
SUSPECT:	Jamell Taylor, 31 years old
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7683

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently searching for a wanted subject in the 500 block of Danvers River Street and surrounding River Park neighborhood. Jamell Taylor is wanted for kidnapping and domestic violence related charges. He is also wanted for a violation of his parole. Taylor is a black male, 5’3, 230 pounds, 31 years old, last seen wearing a long sleeve gray shirt, black pants, and possibly in possession of a camouflage jacket. He may be armed with a screwdriver.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department air unit and K9 are assisting with the search. Residents are advised not to approach the subject and to call 9-1-1 if they see anyone similar to Taylor’s description.

Jamell Taylor

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/2/17 @ 0732

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INCIDENT:	Firearm / Narcotics / Gang Injunction Arrest
DATE/TIME:	January 1, 2017 at 11:00 PM
LOCATION:	4400 block of South J Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Cesar Reyes 28 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	James Kitka, Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	James Kitka, Officer (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On January 1, 2017, at approximately 11:00 PM, an Oxnard Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of the 4400 block of South J Street.

The officer located a semi-automatic handgun along with ammunition and narcotics inside of the vehicle. The suspect was arrested and charged with numerous firearm, gang injunction, and narcotics violations.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 2, 2017 / 0100 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision & DUI Arrest
DATE/TIME:	January 1, 2017 at 3:33 AM
LOCATION:	J Street and Pleasant Valley Road
VICTIM:	20-year-old male passenger
SUSPECT:	Daniel Escobedo, 20-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Tom Martin; (805) 385-7748 or thomas.martin@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1/1/17 at approximately 0333 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and J Street to a serious injury traffic collision.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2011 BMW was traveling southbound on J Street at Evergreen Lane when it collided with a parked vehicle, causing the right front wheel to be sheared from the vehicle. The BMW continued traveling southbound on J Street. A witness stated the BMW entered the intersection of J Street and Pleasant Valley Road at speeds of approximately 60 MPH. The driver of the BMW lost control of the vehicle, collided with a sign and light pole and then flipped. The vehicle came to rest on the driver’s side, and the occupants had to be extricated by members of the Oxnard City Fire Department.

The driver, Daniel Escobedo, suffered minor injuries. The right front passenger suffered major injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center, where he is listed in serious condition. Escobedo was subsequently arrested for felony driving while under the influence of alcohol and was booked into the Ventura County Jail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/1/17 @ 0916 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	12/31/16 at 0142 hours
LOCATION:	“C” and Bard Streets
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black ’94 BMW
PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Baysinger (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, an officer from the Oxnard Police Department attempted to conduct an enforcement stop on a black ’94 BMW, license 3HPJ526, for vehicle code violations. The vehicle failed to yield and the officer pursued the vehicle northbound on “C” Street.

A short time later the vehicle collided into a residence in the 3400 Block of S. “C” Street. Both occupants of the vehicle fled west on Bryce Canyon. After a search, officers were unable to locate the suspects.

The occupants of the residence were home at the time of the collision but they were not injured. The vehicle collided into a living room wall. The Oxnard Fire department responded to check the structural integrity of the residence.

It is not known why the driver of the BMW fled from officers; the vehicle was not reported as a stolen vehicle. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 31, 2016 / 0300 hours