News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE/TIME: January 7, 2024 / 9:45PM

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECT: Miller Aupiu, 38-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Johnson Creek Park, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.org

(805) 385-7746 (Sun-Wed 4PM-2AM)

On the above date and time, an Oxnard Police officer attempted to contact Aupiu at Johnson Creek Park, 501 Johnson Road, for a violation of the city’s park curfew. Aupiu fled from the officer, but was later found and detained in the yard of a residence in the 300 block of east Yucca Place. A loaded unserialized 9mm P80 firearm was found in the immediate area where Aupiu was detained. He was arrested for multiple firearms violations.

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: January 6, 2024 (7:49 p.m.)

SUBJECT: Documented Juvenile Gang Members Arrested for Firearm Possession and Vehicle Pursuit

SUSPECTS: 14-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Maulhardt Rd. and Ranchita Ln. Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On January 6, 2024, at approximately 7:49 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for reckless driving. The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit lasted approximately eight minutes and traveled 7.5 miles in the South Oxnard area.

The vehicle eventually stopped in the area of Maulhardt Road and Ranchita Lane. The driver and two occupants fled on foot from the vehicle and were apprehended by police. One of the occupants, who was identified as a 14 year-old Oxnard resident, was in possession of a .45 caliber handgun concealed on his person and was arrested for weapons charges. The additional two juveniles were arrested for vehicle pursuit and various misdemeanor charges. All three of the juveniles were lodged into the Ventura Juvenile Justice Center.

The Oxnard Police Department 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. 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. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Commander Steve Trickle

Oxnard Police Department

Patrol Watch Commander

805-385-7600

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 5, 2024

SUBJECT: Shooting Victim

LOCATION: 2200 Block Reina Circle, Oxnard

VICTIM: 38-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Detective Kevin Gormley

(805) 385-7686 (Tues-Fri 7 AM – 5 PM) Kevin.Gormley@oxnardpd.org

On January 5, 2024, at approximately 04:30 AM, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 2200 block of Reina Circle, in the city of Oxnard, regarding a report of a shooting victim. The caller advised he was transporting the victim to a local hospital. Officers located the shooting victim, a 38-year-old male, at a local hospital. The 38-year-old male was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim underwent emergency surgery and is listed in critical condition.

Officers located evidence of the shooting in the 2200 block of Reina Circle.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent 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 Kevin Gormley at 805-385-7686 or by email at Kevin.Gormley@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: January 5, 2024 (7:19 p.m.)

SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS: Esteban Briones, 18-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 2700 blk. El Dorado Ave., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On January 5, at approximately 7:19 p.m., officers responded to a call of 10 gang members using narcotics in the 2700 blk. of El Dorado Ave. When officers arrived on scene they made contact with eight subjects. One of the subjects, identified as Esteban Briones, was found to be in possession of a loaded 9 millimeter handgun that was concealed on his person. Briones, a documented criminal street gang member, has a prior conviction for a firearms violation and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Briones was arrested for the violation, and transported to the Ventura County Jail.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 4, 2024 (4:30 p.m.)

SUBJECT: Driver and Passenger Arrested, in Possession of P80 Handguns

SUSPECTS: Jadore Bryant, 21-year-old Port Hueneme resident

Alfredo Garcia, 23-year-old Santa Paula resident

27-year-old female resident from Port Hueneme

LOCATION: 800 blk. of Spruce St., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On January 4, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) contacted occupants in a vehicle that was parked in the 800 blk. of Spruce St. The subject seated in the driver’s seat was identified as Alfredo Garcia, and the right front passenger as Jadore Bryant. During the contact, officers noticed vehicle code infractions on the vehicle and could smell the odor of burned marijuana. As officers continued their contact with the occupants, they learned that a female occupant seated in a rear seat in the vehicle had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The occupants were ultimately removed from the vehicle and the female was taken into custody.

Officers searched the vehicle and located two handguns concealed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Upon further inspection of the firearms, officers determined both handguns to be loaded 9-millimeter, Glock-style, Polymer 80, un-serialized, semi-automatic handguns. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Bryant and Garcia were subsequently charged with possessing the P80 handguns.

The Oxnard Police Department’s 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. 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. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Bakari Myers, Sergeant

Special Enforcement Unit / SWAT

bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org

(805) 797-6202

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 1, 2024 at 12:10 A.M.

SUBJECT: Man Shot, Dies in Oxnard

LOCATION: 2100 Block of Sierra Way, Oxnard

VICTIM: Jose Juarez, 34-year-old Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Jess Aragon, Sergeant

(805) 385-7632 | jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org

On January 1, 2024, at approximately 12:10 AM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 2100 block of Sierra Way regarding multiple callers reporting shots fired and a shooting victim in the street. Officers and EMS personnel arrived on scene and located a 34-year-old male, later identified as Jose Juarez, suffering from a single gunshot wound. Officers began life saving measures and Emergency Medical Personnel quickly arrived and transported Juarez to the Ventura County Medical Center.

Unfortunately, despite life saving measures at the hospital Juarez succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who has any information, may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Adam Aguilar (805) 385-7680. 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.

Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7755, 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. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

The City of Oxnard is experiencing heavy traffic in the area around Vineyard Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard. A malfunctioning Union Pacific railroad arm is causing heavy congestion at nearby intersections. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.

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

Union Pacific Railroad has made the necessary repairs, and the area is now returning to normal traffic flow. Thank you for your patience.

Forwarded message –
From: Pinkstaff, Andrew <andrew.pinkstaff@oxnardpd.org>
Date: Sun, Dec 31, 2023 at 12:09 PM
Subject: City of Oxnard Traffic Incident – Vineyard Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard
To: DL – Press Releases <dl-pressreleases@oxnardpd.org>

Union Pacific railroad has been notified.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE/TIME: December 29, 2023 / 7:15PM

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECT: Ernesto Magana, 34-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Valley Park Drive and Birch Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.org

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

On the above date and time, an Oxnard police officer contacted Magana, the driver and sole occupant of a parked vehicle. The officer observed narcotic paraphernalia inside the vehicle. During a further search of the vehicle, officers located a .22 caliber ‘switch gun’ revolver in the driver’s compartment of the vehicle. Magana was arrested for a firearm-related violation.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 27, 2023 (7:19 p.m.)

SUBJECT: Suspects Arrested for Felony Evading and Robbery

SUSPECTS: Oscar Rojas , 19-year-old Oxnard resident

Jose Rocha, 22-year-old Oxnard resident

Yordi Diaz, 19-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 2100 blk Greencastle Wy., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On December 27, at approximately 7:19 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of D St. and Guava St. The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit traveled west on Hemlock toward Victoria Ave., and was canceled due to the suspect’s reckless driving.

A few minutes after the pursuit was canceled, residents in the 4000 blk. of W. Hemlock St. reported seeing an abandoned vehicle with subjects fleeing from it. Some of the residents reported seeing the subjects flee through their rear yards. Officers responded to the area and located the suspect vehicle abandoned in the 4000 blk. of W. Hemlock St. Officers and police dispatch continued to receive updates from residents in the area regarding suspects fleeing through their property. The four suspects were ultimately apprehended in the 2100 blk. of Greencastle Wy. All four of the suspects were arrested for various charges. Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to interview two of the occupants regarding ongoing robbery investigations.

The driver was identified as Oscar Rojas. Rojas was charged with felony evading. Two passengers in the vehicle were identified as Jose Rocha, and Yordi Diaz. Rocha was arrested for felony warrants related to six different robbery cases. Diaz was arrested for robberies involving five different cases. The third passenger was arrested for trespassing on private property as he fled from officers.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing violent crime in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. 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. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Bakari Myers, Sergeant

Special Enforcement Unit / SWAT

bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org

(805) 797-6202