OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Road Closure for Injury Accident
DATE/TIME:	October 1, 2016 / 12:29 P.M.
LOCATION:	Saviers Rd. – North and southbound lanes from Bard Rd. to Bryce Canyon
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers (805) 385-7600 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Ricardo Vazquez (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
Officers are currently at the scene of an injury accident at the intersection of Saviers Rd. and Yucca St. The north and southbound lanes of Saviers Rd. are closed from Bard Rd. north to Bryce Canyon.

Motorists should seek an alternate route when driving into the area. There is currently no time estimate for when the lanes will be reopened

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 1, 2016 / 1:35 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision Involving Gold Coast Transit Bus vs. Pedestrian
DATE/TIME:	October 1, 2016 / 12:29 P.M.
LOCATION:	Saviers Rd. at Yucca St.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers (805) 385-7600 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Ricardo Vazquez (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
Officers are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic collision involving a Gold Coast Transit bus and a pedestrian. The north and southbound lanes of Saviers Rd. are closed from Bard Rd. north to Bryce Canyon. The investigation is continuing.

Motorists should seek an alternate route when driving into the area. There is currently no time estimate for when the lanes will be reopened.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 1, 2016 / 1:35 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two Suspects Arrested Following Armed Robbery
DATE/TIME:	October 2, 2016 / 1950 hours
LOCATION:	5100 Block of Longfellow Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Joshua Faagogo, 18 years, Oxnard Resident Richard Chairez, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Brian Woolley (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brian Woolley (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On October 2, 2016, at approximately 7:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 5100 block of Longfellow Way in reference to an armed robbery that just occurred. During the investigation, officers learned that the two suspects, one of them armed with a handgun, approached the victims and demanded property. Following the robbery, the two suspects fled the scene with the victims’ property.

As responding officers were searching the area, one officer saw two individuals matching the suspects’ description near the intersection of Justin Way and Rubens Place. One of the suspects, Richard Chairez, immediately fled from the officer and was detained a short distance away. The other, Joshua Faagogo, was taken into custody after he discarded a loaded, semi-automatic handgun. Officers found that Faagogo and Chairez were in possession of the property taken during the robbery. Faagogo and Chairez were arrested and charged with offenses related to the armed robbery and possession of stolen property. They were booked into the Ventura County jail.

In an effort to address the increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 3, 2016 / 0130 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision involving a Pedestrian
DATE/TIME:	October 1, 2016 / 12:29 p.m.
LOCATION:	Saviers Road at Yucca Street
VEHICLE:	Gold Coast Transit Bus
PEDESTRIAN:	Raul German Vargas, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Michael Wood, Traffic Officer (805) 200-5668 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On October 1, 2016, at about 12:29 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the area of Saviers Road and Yucca Street regarding a fatal traffic collision involving a Gold Coast Transit bus and an 85-year-old pedestrian identified as Raul German Vargas. Preliminary investigation indicates that as the driver of the Gold Coast Transit bus approached a bus stop southbound on Saviers Road north of Yucca Street, Vargas, who was on the sidewalk, somehow stumbled into the roadway and under the right side of the bus. EMS attempted to render aid however Vargas succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the collision.

Alcohol and/or drugs are not believed to be factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Michael Wood at 805-200-5668 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 1, 2016 / 7:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two Injured in Shooting and Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	May 25, 2016 / 2251 hours
LOCATION:	5500 block of Cypress Road
VICTIM(S):	19 year old male, name withheld 23 year old male, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brian Woolley, (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On May 25, 2016, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 5500 block of Cypress Road in reference to a reported fight. When officers arrived, a 19 year old stabbing victim was located in the 5300 block of Cypress Road. He sustained multiple stab wounds and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. While officers were conducting the investigation at the scene, a 23 year old shooting victim arrived at the Ventura County Medical Center.

During the investigation, officers learned that the two victims sustained their wounds on Cypress Road during an altercation. Investigators are looking into the motive for the assaults. Both victims are listed in stable condition at the Ventura County Medical Center.

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 Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7547. 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: May 26, 2016 / 0700 hours

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 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174 [email protected]

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

NEWS RELEASE

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected], (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, [email protected] (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 [email protected]

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