News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 5, 2023

SUBJECT: Fatal Traffic Collision Involving Single Vehicle

LOCATION: Oxnard Boulevard and Second Street

DRIVER: Moises Aguilar Jr., Oxnard Resident

VEHICLES: 2006 BMW 330i

CONTACT: Alexis Arellano, Traffic Investigator

(805) 200-5668 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) | alexis.arellano@oxnardpd.org

On November 5, 2023, at approximately 2:22 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a single vehicle into a palm tree on Oxnard Boulevard near Second Street.

Officers located a white BMW occupied by a driver, later identified as Moises Aguilar Jr. Aguilar was extricated from the vehicle by Oxnard Fire Department personnel and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. Sadly, Aguilar succumbed to his injuries shortly after his arrival.

Investigators believe the vehicle was traveling southbound on Oxnard Boulevard at a high rate of speed just before the collision. It is also suspected there was one or more additional passengers inside the vehicle that fled before police arrival.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Investigator Alexis Arellano at (805) 200-5668 or via email at alexis.arellano@oxnardpd.org. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

If the inquiry is outside the Investigator’s standard business hours, we encourage using the Investigator’s email. We have found that an email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator. Our watch commanders will continue to speak to those incidents that center around field operations, and still can be reached at (805) 385-7746 or (805) 385-7778.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 27, 2023 / 4:18PM

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: Alejandro Rocha, 18-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Saviers Rd. & Pleasant Valley Rd.

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

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

On October 27, at approximately 4:18 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Saviers Road and Pleasant Valley Road. Officers contacted the adult male driver and passenger Alejandro Rocha. During the stop officers observed a handgun in the pocket of Rocha’s sweatshirt. Rocha was detained and the loaded handgun was removed from his pocket. A records check of the firearm later determined the handgun to be unregistered.

Rocha was arrested for possession of a loaded, unregistered firearm. The driver was released at the scene.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 26, 2023 / 5:39PM

SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearms Violations

SUSPECTS: Isaiah Rodriguez, 19-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Third St @ Lupita St

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

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

On October 26, at approximately 5:39 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a subject stop on two documented Colonia Chiques gang members at the intersection of First St and Juanita Ave. Officers had prior knowledge that both subjects were on active probation. During the contact with the subjects, one subject fled from officers. During the foot pursuit, the subject discarded the firearm from their waistband.

The subject, identified as Isaiah Rodriguez, was subsequently captured and arrested. Rodriguez was ultimately arrested for various firearms violations and booked into Ventura County Jail. Rodriguez, who is a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member, was previously convicted for illegal firearms possession, a felony.

NEWS RELEASE

Date: October 26, 2023 (01:10 a.m.)

Subject: Firearm Arrest

Suspects: Nelson Morales 26-year-old Oxnard resident and Rolando Morales 21-year-old Oxnard resident

Location: Sunkist Circle at Statham Boulevard, Oxnard

Contact: Tom Rawlings, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 (T-Th 6 pm-6 am) thomas.rawlings@oxnardpd.org

On October 26, 2023, at approximately 01:10 hours, Oxnard Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Sunkist Circle and Statham Boulevard. During the contact, two occupants inside the vehicle admitted they had firearms in their possession. All of the occupants were removed from the vehicle. Nelson Morales was found to have a loaded, stolen, 9-millimeter handgun in his waistband. Rolando Morales was found to have a loaded, unserialized, 9-millimeter handgun in his waistband. They were arrested for several 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: October 18, 2023

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Enforcement Patrols

CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | michael.gens@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department to hold DUI Checkpoint and use extra officers to patrol for suspected impaired drivers

The Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol on Friday, October 20, 2023, specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. The DUI Checkpoint and DUI patrols will be from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DUI checkpoints and patrols are done in locations with a history of DUI-related collisions and arrests. During the checkpoint, officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

In 2018, 1,069 people were killed on California roads in crashes involving drivers who had a blood alcohol content over the legal limit (.08 or above). The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription or over-the-counter medications with an operating heavy machinery warning on the label can also impair. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or are taking medications that can affect your ability to drive, please take these precautions to avoid a DUI:

● Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab, or public transportation – to get home.

● Walking while impaired is also dangerous. Have someone sober walk you home or stay with you until a sober driver is available to pick you up.

● Report drunk drivers – Call 911.

● Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.

A DUI arrest is not cheap. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license and possible jail time.

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

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 20, 2023 (6:13 p.m.)

SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearms Violations

SUSPECTS: Raymond Moreno, 29-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Pleasant Valley Rd. at Rose Ave., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

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

On October 20, at approximately 6:13 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Rose Ave. and Pleasant Valley Rd. During the contact with the driver, officers observed a firework inside of the vehicle. The firework was classified as dangerous per Oxnard City Ordinance 7-147.1 (B)(1).

The driver, identified as Raymond Moreno, and the occupants were subsequently removed from the vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle for additional fireworks and located a loaded 9-millimeter handgun concealed in the vehicle. Moreno was ultimately arrested for firearms related violations and booked into Ventura County Jail. Moreno, who is a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member, was previously convicted earlier this month for illegal firearms possession.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 21, 2023

SUBJECT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Results

CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant

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

Three impaired drivers arrested during DUI checkpoint and saturation.

On October 20, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department held a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Victoria Avenue and Wooley Road. The operation resulted in three arrests for impaired driving, one arrest for driving on a suspended license for DUI, and nineteen citations.

Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

Funding for this checkpoint and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Good evening:

The juvenile has been located and reunited with his family.

Thank you –

On Sat, Oct 14, 2023 at 1:24 PM Harasymowycz, Gregory <gregory.harasymowycz@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

NEWS RELEASE

DATE:                                 October 14, 2023, 12:30 PM.

SUBJECT: Missing Juvenile

LOCATION:                       700 block Douglas Street, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON: Christopher Losoya, 16-year-old Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Greg Harasymowycz, Commander (Wednesday-Saturday 6 AM – 4 PM)

                                805-385-7741 | gregory.harasymowycz@OxnardPD.Org

The Oxnard Police Department is asking the community to help find a missing juvenile. Christopher Losoya is a 16-year-old male, 5'06, 105 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Christopher was last seen leaving his residence on foot in Oxnard today at 12:10 PM. He wore a grey sleeveless T-shirt and red basketball shorts (with a white stripe).

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public's help finding Christopher. If you happen to have any information about the whereabouts of Christopher, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at 805-385-7740.

Greg Harasymowycz

Commander – Patrol

Oxnard Police Department

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030

(805) 385-7600 Work Phone

www.oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 16, 2023 | 0023 hours

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: David Acosta, 19-year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 300 block E Yucca St, Oxnard

CONTACT: Jaime Miranda, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 (Sat-Mon 6PM-6:30AM) | jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

On the above date and time, an Oxnard Police officer attempted to contact a subject on a bicycle in the 300 block of E Yucca St. The subject was initially uncooperative and failed to yield to the officer. The subject was ultimately apprehended. During a search of the subject, identified as 19-year-old Oxnard resident David Acosta, a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun was located in his possession. Acosta was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Sergeant Jaime Miranda
Patrol Division
805-607-0776 c
jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 14, 2023, 12:30 PM.

SUBJECT: Missing Juvenile

LOCATION: 700 block Douglas Street, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON: Christopher Losoya, 16-year-old Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Greg Harasymowycz, Commander (Wednesday-Saturday 6 AM – 4 PM)

805-385-7741 | gregory.harasymowycz@OxnardPD.Org

The Oxnard Police Department is asking the community to help find a missing juvenile. Christopher Losoya is a 16-year-old male, 5'06, 105 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Christopher was last seen leaving his residence on foot in Oxnard today at 12:10 PM. He wore a grey sleeveless T-shirt and red basketball shorts (with a white stripe).

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public's help finding Christopher. If you happen to have any information about the whereabouts of Christopher, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at 805-385-7740.

Greg Harasymowycz

Commander – Patrol

Oxnard Police Department

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030

(805) 385-7600 Work Phone