News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 7, 2023

SUBJECT: Shooting Victim

LOCATION: 200 Block W Clara Street, Oxnard

VICTIM: 16-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Detective Meagan Tobey

(805) 385-7755 (Tues-Fri 7 AM – 5 PM)

On December 7, 2023 at approximately 8:00 AM, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 200 block of W Clara St regarding a report of a shooting victim. The caller advised he was transporting the victim to a local hospital. Officers located the caller and the shooting victim, a 16-year-old male, in the area of Oxnard Blvd and Date St. The 16-year-old male was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers and EMS personnel provided emergency medical treatment to the subject and he was transported to a local hospital where he underwent emergency surgery and is listed in critical condition.

Officers located evidence of the shooting in the 200 block of W Clara St.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Meagan Tobey at 805-385-7755 or by email at meagan.tobey@oxnardpd.org

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE/TIME: December 7, 2023 / 3:25PM

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECT: 14-year-old male juvenile

LOCATION: Sturgis Road and Rice Avenue, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.org

(805) 385-7746 (Th-Sat 4PM-4AM)

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers responded to the above area regarding a traffic collision. Once on scene, officers learned that one subject who was in one of the involved vehicles fled the scene, and was possibly in possession of a firearm. Bystanders directed officers to this subject, who was detained by an uninvolved person. Additionally, bystanders directed officers to the location where this subject discarded an object; officers located a loaded revolver. This subject, a 14-year-old male juvenile, was arrested for possession of a firearm. He was medically cleared before being transported to the Ventura County Juvenile Facilities Complex.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 5, 2023, 8:30 a.m.

SUBJECT: 2023 Oxnard Police Department Pink Patch Campaign

LOCATION: Oxnard, California

CONTACT: Paul Carganilla, Community Affairs Manager

(805) 385-7631 | paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org

For the sixth consecutive year, the Oxnard Police Department joined other law enforcement agencies across the country in October's “Pink Patch” campaign to raise funds and spread awareness for the battle against breast cancer. This year, Oxnard P.D. partnered with the Oxnard Police Community Foundation, Oxnard Peace Officers’ Association, Starbucks, Stacy Miller Public Affairs, Inc., Boyd & Associates, Ventura County Credit Union, and other local organizations to raise funds and awareness for this cause. Community “pop-up” fundraisers were hosted at the Oxnard Police station, Oxnard Starbucks locations, Anytime Fitness, and the Downtown Oxnard Farmers Market. These efforts raised a total of $9,235.00 for the Ribbons of Life Breast Cancer Foundation, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity that provides support to breast cancer patients and survivors across Ventura County.

Over the course of the Oxnard Police Department’s six-year participation in the Pink Patch campaign, the department has raised over $82,000.00 for breast cancer treatment, awareness, survivor resources, and research. According to Oxnard Chief of Police Jason Benites, these efforts stem from the department’s fundamental goal of making a positive impact in our community. Benites stated, "We recognize that the impact of this campaign reaches far beyond the monetary donations. The collective efforts of our staff members and the generous contributions from sponsors and our community do not simply raise funds to support local breast cancer survivors, but they demonstrate a spirit of solidarity that goes beyond the badge. We are proud of the way our community continues to support the Pink Patch campaign here in the City of Oxnard."

Boyd & Associates, a leader in security services, served as a leading sponsor of this year’s campaign. "Participating in this event is more than a sponsorship; it's a part of our core belief in giving back to the community that we are so deeply rooted in," said Dan Boyd, CEO of Boyd & Associates. "We recognize the importance of awareness and support in the fight against breast cancer, which affects countless individuals and families not just in Oxnard, but around the world. We stand in solidarity with breast cancer survivors, warriors, and their families. This event is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of our community."

Another campaign sponsor, Ventura County Credit Union, remarked on the importance of the campaign. "At VCCU, we believe in the power of community and collective action. Our organization is proud to stand alongside the Oxnard Police Department and its partners in supporting the annual Pink Patch fundraising campaign, which aims to make a meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer,” said Linda Rossi, president and CEO of Ventura County Credit Union. “This cause is especially dear to our hearts, as it aligns with our commitment to promoting health and well-being within the communities we serve."

T-shirts for the campaign were generously created by local screen printers Napalm Inc. The unique pink patch police vehicle wrap was created by Vogue Sign Company.

Oxnard P.D. Community Affairs Manager Paul Carganilla added, “We are grateful for every organization and individual in our community who continues to embrace this cause. Thank you for joining us in making a difference through the Pink Patch Campaign and supporting the Ribbons of Life Breast Cancer Foundation.”

Additional information regarding the Ribbons of Life Breast Cancer Foundation and their services can be found on their website, www.ribbonsventura.org.

2023 Oxnard Police Department Pink Patch Campai…

Paul Carganilla
Community Affairs Manager, Oxnard Police Department

(805)385-7631 | (805)342-8292 | www.oxnardpd.org

paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org | 251 South "C" Street

__tpx__

NEWS RELEASE

DATE/TIME: December 7, 2023 / 00:10 AM

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECT: Brian Guzman 21-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 500 block of N. Roosevelt, Oxnard

CONTACT: Tom Rawlings, Sergeant

Thomas.Rawlings@OxnardPD.org

(805) 385-7600 (T-Th 6 PM-6 AM)

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers responded to the 500 block of N. Roosevelt for a call of several subjects fighting in the street. Officers contacted three subjects in a parked vehicle. During the contact, officers observed a firearm on the floorboard of the vehicle. All of the occupants were removed from the vehicle. Brian Guzman was found to have a loaded.38-caliber handgun with the serial number removed. Guzman was arrested for several firearms violations.

Commander Steve Trickle

Oxnard Police Department

Patrol Watch Commander

805-385-7600

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 2, 2023

SUBJECT: Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Enforcement

CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | Michael.gens@oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on December 3, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The operation will be focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide right of way to bicyclists or pedestrians, or failing to stop for signs and signals.

The Oxnard Police Department offers steps drivers and pedestrians can take to greatly reduce the risk of getting injured or in a crash:

Pedestrians

● Be predictable. Use crosswalks, when available.

● Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care.

● Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.

● Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk or at night.

● Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits.

Drivers

● Follow the speed limit and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks.

● Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.

● Never drive impaired.

Bicyclists

● Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet.

● Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.

● Avoid the door zone: do not ride too closely to parked cars.

● If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed.

● Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections. 

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE/TIME: December 2, 2023 / 9:05PM

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECT: Edi Donaldo Martinez, 28 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1700 block South Oxnard Boulevard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.org

(805) 385-7746 (Th-Sat 4PM-4AM)

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers responded to the location reference a person who was possibly in possession of a rifle. Officers contacted Martinez, who was in possession of a loaded rifle with a high capacity magazine. Martinez is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms. He was arrested for numerous firearms violations, including being under the influence of drugs while in possession of a firearm.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE/TIME: December 1, 2023 / 10:15PM

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECT: 16-year-old male juvenile

LOCATION: 2700 block Oarfish Lane, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.org

(805) 385-7746 (Th-Sat 4PM-4AM)

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers were in the area of Oarfish Lane reference several calls of shots fired. Officers contacted the occupants of a parked vehicle; as they did they learned that a firearm was inside of the vehicle. Officers retrieved a loaded .22 caliber firearm. The driver, a 16-year-old male juvenile, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm and arrested. He was lodged in Juvenile Hall.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 28^th, 2023 approximately 4:00 PM

SUBJECT: Gang Members Arrested for Stolen Vehicle Pursuit and Firearms Possession

LOCATION: Rose Ave. and Gonzales Rd.

SUSPECTS: Juan Manuel Rivera, 23-year-old Oxnard Resident

Fernando Ocampo, 22-year-old Ventura Resident

John Nickolous Delarosa, 19-year-old Ventura Resident

Josue Ortiz-Chavez, 21-year-old Ventura Resident

CONTACT: Detective Michael Blanchard, Auto Theft Detective

(805) 385-7760, mike.blanchard@oxnardpd.org

On November 28th, 2023, at approximately 4:00 PM, members of the Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force (VenCATT) located a Honda Pilot that had been previously reported stolen in the City of Oxnard in the area of Rose Ave. and Gonzales Rd. Uniformed officers with the Oxnard Police Department attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver of the vehicle failed to yield and led officers on a short pursuit through North Oxnard. The suspect stopped in a cul-de-sac, and all four occupants fled from the vehicle on foot. All four suspects from the vehicle were located nearby and taken into custody. During a search of the stolen vehicle, a loaded AR-15 style 9mm pistol was located.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Juan Manuel Rivera, a convicted felon who is currently on PRCS (Post Release Community Supervision) for a previous firearm possession-related offense. The passengers in the vehicle were identified as Fernando Ocampo, a convicted felon and on PRCS (Post Release Community Supervision) for a previous firearms possession-related offense. Josue Ortiz-Chavez, a convicted felon who is currently on probation for a previous firearms possession-related offense, and John Delarosa. Ocampo and Ortiz-Chavez also had outstanding warrants for their arrest. All four subjects are also documented criminal street gang members in Ventura County.

The Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force is comprised of detectives and investigators from allied agencies throughout Ventura County. The primary goal of VenCATT is combating auto theft throughout the county, as auto theft is often inter-jurisdictional. Countywide, there has been an increase in stolen vehicles, with Honda, Chevrolet, Kia, and Hyundai vehicles being specifically targeted. Residents of Ventura County are reminded to lock their vehicles, remove keys (including valet keys), and park in well-lit areas to help combat this rise in thefts. As always, members of the public can report suspicious vehicle-related activity to VenCATT at (805) 662-2640.

Anyone with information or video regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600 or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website at www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on “Report Suspicious Activity.”

Commander Steve Trickle

Oxnard Police Department

Patrol Watch Commander

805-385-7600

The City of Oxnard is experiencing heavy traffic at Vineyard Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard. A malfunctioning Union Pacific railroad arm is causing the intersection to be blocked. Union Pacific railroad has been notified.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Union Pacific Railroad Emergency Number at (800) 848-8715, selection #2, or online via the UPRR website at up.com/aboutup/community/safety/railroadcrossings/index.htm

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 22, 2022, at 10:17 P.M.

SUBJECT: Police Seek Additional Information on Homicide Case

LOCATION: 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard, CA

VICTIM: Ronald Apodaca, 36-year-old, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Meagan Tobey, Detective

(805) 385-7755 | Meagan.tobey@oxnardpd.org

Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit are actively working new leads in the senseless murder of 36-year-old Ronald Apodaca. As a result, we are seeking additional information from the community to help solve this murder.

Mr. Apodaca was shot and killed on October 22, 2022, and November marks the thirteen-month anniversary of that incident. Mr. Apodaca was standing on the sidewalk in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive when he was fatally shot. Despite the lifesaving efforts given by Emergency Medical Services, Mr. Apodaca succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Mr. Apodaca left behind a loving family.

Detectives are encouraging anyone who was present at the scene and may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Meagan Tobey at (805) 385-7755. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.