OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Make Arrest in Angel Diaz Homicide Case
DATE/TIME:	April 30, 2015 at approximately 2:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	4811 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Angel Gabriel Diaz, 25 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Aaron Jabezz Holmes, 20 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174 jeff.kay@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(Oxnard, Calif)– Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Investigators have made an arrest in the murder of 25 year old Angel Diaz. Aaron Jabezz Holmes, a 20 year old Oxnard resident, was arrested earlier today by officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU).

The murder of Angel Diaz occurred on April 30, 2015 at approximately 2:30 a.m., at 4811 South Rose Avenue. Police officers were dispatched to a “shots fired” call with a vehicle collision into a building. When officers arrived on scene, they located Angel Diaz in the driver seat of his pick-up truck. Diaz had been shot to death. There is no indication Diaz’ murder was gang related.

Major Crimes Investigators were summoned to the crime scene and assumed the investigation. Major Crimes Investigators and Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) worked diligently and tirelessly to locate the suspect or suspects responsible for the death of Angel Diaz.

During the course of the investigation, Major Crimes Investigators gathered sufficient evidence and probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for Aaron Holmes. Holmes was arrested without incident at approximately 12:15 p.m. in the 1900 block of North Ventura Road. Holmes will be held at Ventura County Jail without bail.

Although Holmes has been arrested for the murder of Angel Diaz, Major Crimes Investigators will continue to investigate this case. If you have information about the murder of Angel Diaz, you are urged to contact Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit the website www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 30, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.

Aaron Jabezz Holmes

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Domestic Violence Suspect found Hiding in Clothes Dryer
DATE/TIME:	8/19/2016, 1635 hours
LOCATION:	1000 Block of King Street

SUSPECT(S):	Ivan Lopez, 30 years, Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Dave Klug
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Dave Klug, 385-7600, david.klug@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DETAILS: On August 19, 2016 at about 1600 hours, officers responded to a call of domestic violence that occurred in the 400 block of South “C” Street. After contacting the victim and confirming that a crime had been committed, the officers responded to a residence in the 1000 block of King Street in the city of Oxnard. Officers contacted the residents who informed the officers that the suspect, Ivan Lopez, had locked himself in the laundry room of the residence. Officers entered the laundry room and found that it appeared that the suspect had fled prior to their arrival. Prior to exiting the laundry room officers decided to check one last location for the suspect. Upon opening the door to the front loading dryer, officers located the suspect hiding within the dryer. The subject was compliant and removed himself from the dryer and was then taken into custody without incident.

Lopez was arrested for felony domestic violence, and resisting/delaying/obstructing the duties of a police officer.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 08/19/2016 1945 Hrs.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of a loaded firearm Possession of narcotics
DATE/TIME:	April 08, 2016 / 9:44 p.m.
LOCATION:	3000 block of Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Luis Gomez Sandoval, 39 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jose Silva
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Silva, Jose.silva@oxnardpd.org, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On April 08, 2016, at approximately 9:44 p.m., officers from the District Four Community Policing Team were conducting directed patrol of the businesses in the area of the 3000 block of Saviers Road.

Officers located a subject, later identified as Jose Luis Gomez Sandoval, who was in possession of an open container. When officers contacted Sandoval they discovered that he was in possession of a loaded handgun and illegal narcotics. Sandoval was arrested without incident and later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Prohibited Persons Compliance Checks
DATE/TIME:	April 18, 2016
LOCATION:	Several locations throughout the City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Cody J Collet, cody.collet@oxnardpd.org (805)486-6228

DETAILS:: On April 18, 2016, Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Firearms Strike Team in conjunction with agents from the Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms conducted several compliance checks throughout the City of Oxnard. The compliance checks focused on persons who are prohibited from owning firearm(s) and have a firearm(s) registered to them. During the sweep detectives made one arrest for possession of nine firearms and one-thousand rounds of ammunition. Overall, the detectives recovered 10 firearms.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct compliance checks with prohibited persons and subjects on probation or parole living in the City of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to working with the Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms in our efforts. The purpose of these checks is to remove dangerous firearms from prohibited persons in an effort to reduce gun violence throughout the city.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two Females Arrested out of a Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	April 21, 2016; 1020 am
LOCATION:	Doris Avenue at F Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Crystal Dimas, 21 years old, Resident of Oxnard Samara Eaves, 21 years old, Resident of Oxnard
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1998 Nissan 200 SX
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Enrique Alvarez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Enrique Alvarez, (805) 385-7650 enrique.alvarez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On April 21, 2016 at approximately 1020 hours, a detective assigned to the Oxnard Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force located an occupied stolen vehicle in the area of Doris Avenue and F Street in the city of Oxnard. The detective observed a female identified as Crystal Dimas driving the stolen 1998 Nissan 200 SX. That vehicle had been reported stolen to the Oxnard Police Department hours earlier. Additional police officers arrived in the area and conducted a high risk stop on the vehicle. Dimas and a female passenger, named Samara Eaves, were taken into custody without incident.

Dimas was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Eaves was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and other fraud related charges.

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force is asking the residents of Oxnard to assist in preventing auto theft by never leaving your keys in your vehicle.

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 the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Arson Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	March 17, 2016/ 1:38 a.m.
LOCATION:	5000 block of San Juan, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Krystal Rodriguez, 27 year old Oxnard resident
LOSS:	Estimated $5,000
PREPARED BY:	Detective Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Rocky Marquez, (805) 385-7664 rocky.marquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On May 17, 2016 at 11:45 a.m., detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the Oxnard Fire Department Investigators, completed a two-month long investigation that resulted in the arrest of 27 year old Oxnard resident, Krystal Rae Rodriguez.

On March 17, 2016 at approximately 1:40 a.m., the Oxnard Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 5000 block of San Juan Ave. Fire Department personnel discovered a travel trailer heavily engulfed with fire. After extinguishing the fire, investigators determined the cause of the fire to be Arson.

After executing a number of search warrants and obtaining additional evidence, Oxnard Police and Fire Investigators identified Krystal Rae Rodriguez as the person who intentionally set fire to the structure. The travel trailer, or mobile home, was currently being used as a primary residence which caused its occupant(s) to be relocated from this devastating loss of home and personal property.

Rodriguez was booked for Arson of an Inhabited Dwelling and other narcotics related charges. The total loss due to the Arson is estimated to be approximately $5,000.00.

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 the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Firearm arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 22, 2016/1715
LOCATION:	First St. and Juanita Ave.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jonathan Espinoza (19 year) Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo, 385-7644 Bill.Crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 22, 2016 at approximately 1700 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) were working uniformed gang enforcement in the area of First St. and Juanita Ave. SEU officers attempted to contact Jonathan Espinoza (19 years) who immediately fled. Espinoza was detained after a short chase during which he had discarded a loaded semi-automatic handgun. During further investigation the handgun was found to have been reported stolen in 2011.

Espinoza was arrested for several firearm related violations.

Espinoza is associated with a known criminal street gang.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members in the city. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 22, 2016/2000

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT:	Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation
DATE/TIME:	May 29, 2016/10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY:	Mike Wood, Traffic Officer (805) 385-7749 mike.wood@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Wood, Traffic Officer (805) 385-7749 mike.wood@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Sunday, May 29, 2016, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department conducted a Motorcycle safety enforcement operation throughout the city limits. During the operation, officers issued 9 citations for various motorcycle violations, 25 citations for various vehicle violations. One vehicle was towed as the driver was found to be driving on a suspended license.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of the precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving motorcyclists. Motorcyclists are reminded to use proper lanes positioning, match your speed to traffic around you, and to wear an approved DOT helmet. Drivers are reminded to look twice for motorcyclists when turning or entering the roadway.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct these types of enforcement operations this year to make our roadways and community safer. These operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 29, 2016 / 2:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	6-3-2016/ 2000
LOCATION:	Beck Park, 600 West Kamala Street.
SUSPECT(S):	Daniel Matos 37 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	David McAlpine, Police Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collet Cody.collet@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 3, 2016 at approximately 2000 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police contacted Daniel Matos inside of Beck Park reference possessing and drinking an alcoholic beverage. Matos was subsequently arrested for possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage. Officers searched Matos’ backpack that he was carrying and a loaded semi-automatic handgun was found inside. Matos was additionally arrested for a felon in possession of a firearm.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-4-2016/0012 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felon in Possession Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 7, 2016 / 11:30 A.M.
LOCATION:	800 block of West Iris Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Fabian Ramirez, 30 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jared Battles, (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Jared Battles, (805) 385-7600 Jared.Battles@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On June 7, 2016, Officers conducted a probation search at a home in the 800 block of West Iris Street for Fabian Ramirez. Ramirez is a convicted felon, who is on probation and prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. During the search, Ramirez was found to be in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia. During a search of the residence, officers located a loaded .380 caliber firearm. Ramirez was arrested for several firearm and narcotic related offenses.

At the beginning of 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST), to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention and enforcement.