John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

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On 1/27/10 at approximately 1630 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) for a stabbing victim. The victim received a laceration to his right arm that required sutures to close the wound. The victim was listed in stable condition and is due to be released later tonight.

The victim said he was walking in the area of Thomas Avenue and Samuel Avenue at approximately 1330 hours when he was attacked by an unidentified Hispanic male. During the attack the victim was slashed in the right arm. The suspect fled the scene in a 4 door vehicle while the victim was taken to SJRMC for treatment of his injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7665 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

The investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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On 2/10/2010 at approximately 2120 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Valley Park Dr after receiving a call of a female heard screaming in the area. Upon the officer’s arrival they located the victim, identified as 45 year old Francisca Herrera Sufle lying in the alley suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. Standing near the victim was Eduardo Herrera Ventura, 46 years.

Investigators learned that Ventura and Sufle have been involved in a dating relationship for the past year. Tonight the two were arguing and Ventura admittedly stabbed the victim. Ventura surrendered to the officers without incident. Ventura was booked into the Ventura County Jail on murder charges.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

DETAILS:

On 2/20/2010, at about 1545 hours, officers responded to a call of a robbery. The victim told officers he was robbed by a Black male in possession of a black handgun. The suspect took the victim’s wallet and cellular phone. The suspect fled the area in a vehicle occupied with at least two other persons.

The vehicle was located and stopped by Oxnard police a short distance away. Anthony Camper and Babul Islam were detained and arrested at the traffic stop. Jahmani Jones fled the traffic stop on foot and was located and arrested in the immediate area after a 75-minute search involving over a dozen officers. When Jones was found he was in possession of a loaded handgun and the victim’s property. Additional property belonging to the victim was located in the suspect vehicle.

All three subjects were booked into the Ventura County Jail on charges including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and weapons violations.

Anyone who may have witnesses the robbery is encouraged to contact Detective Paul Knapp at 805-385-7796 or Crime Stoppers at 805-385-8255.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

DETAILS: 

On 5/14/10 around 8:35 PM officers were dispatched to a call of a stabbing in the 900 block of South Ventura Rd. Upon arrival, they located two victims that were suffering from stab wounds. One victim was stabbed in the chest and abdomen while the other had suffered a superficial stab wound to his arm. Both victims were transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center. The 18 year-old victim went into emergency surgery where he is listed in critical condition.

It appears that the assault was tagger / gang motivated. The two names of the victims are being withheld to avoid any gang retaliation. The suspect was arrested in a nearby park by special enforcement and patrol officers.

During an interview the suspect admitted his involvement in the incident. He was booked at Ventura County Jail for attempt murder and a gang allegation. Investigators recovered the weapon used during follow-up investigation.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

DETAILS:

On 7-27-10, at approximately 5:32 P.M., officers were dispatched to Farmacia Estrella “Star Pharmacy” located at 5020 South “C” St. reference an armed robbery. Officers discovered two subjects entered the pharmacy and immediately went behind the counter. The suspects ordered the owner to open up the cabinets containing different medications. The suspects wore unknown colored bandanas that covered their face, hooded sweatshirts, and gloves.

The suspects took an unknown amount of medication and fled the store. Witnesses observed the suspects run across the street and got into a Tan or light brown vehicle. The suspect vehicle drove away northbound on “C” St. from Pleasant Valley Rd. There was no description of the suspect driver.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to contact Detective Steven Funk at 805-385-7796 or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

DETAILS:

On 08/21/2010 at approximately 1853 hours officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of South “L” Street regarding an assault victim. When officers arrived they located the victim who had moderate facial injuries. The victim was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries and is listed in stable condition.

During the course of the investigation it was revealed that the victim and suspect were roommates and had a dispute over money. The suspect fled the scene but later showed up at the police station to turn himself in. The suspect was identified as Ramiro Montes (6/5/76). He was arrested and booked at the Ventura County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon and mayhem.

Investigators are requesting that anyone with information regarding this case to call Detective Roger Garcia at (805) 385-7688 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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On October 20, 2010, the Oxnard Police Department is hosting a business owners/managers meeting for the “Crime Free business program.”

This program is part of a nationwide study designed to lower crime and violence in small business establishments across the country. Some of the goals are achieved by networking the police department and businesses throughout the City of Oxnard. This meeting is recommended for business owners, managers, and employees. The program is free and joining can lead to lowered liability insurance rates. The program is open to all businesses.

This program has proven to be successful in lowering crime, making businesses less susceptible to criminal attack, and increasing profitability.

The meeting hours are from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. on the second floor of the Oxnard Police Department located at 251 S. C St., Oxnard.

If you have any questions or wish to sign up for the meeting please contact Detective Martin Ennis at (805) 385-8349 or e-mail him at martinennis@oxnardpd.org.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

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On 10-2-10 at about 5:50 a.m., officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress to an automobile parked in the 1700 block of Joanne Way. When officers arrived, they found that a 17-year old male juvenile from Oxnard was being detained by several residents after the juvenile was seen jumping out of a back yard where he had attempted to hide until he was discovered by the family’s large watchdog prompting him to leave his hiding place. A second suspect, an Hispanic male in his 20’s (no further description), had fled the area prior to officers’ arrival in an older blue Honda 4-door and is still being sought.

The subsequent investigation determined that one parked vehicle had been entered and property removed and two other vehicles nearby had entry attempted. The juvenile was found to be in possession of property stolen for the vehicle that had been entered. He was lodged into Juvenile Hall for grand theft, attempted auto burglary, and possession of stolen property – all felony charges.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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With the holidays upon us and millions of Americans hitting the roads, The Oxnard Police Department wants everyone to arrive safely at their destinations. Drivers and passengers need to know that officers will be out in force sending the strong message to “Click It or Ticket”.

“No one wants to start the holidays off wrong with a ticket,” said Assistant Chief Scott Whitney, from the Oxnard Police Department.

While seat belt use is at a record high of 83 percent nationwide, 45 million Americans still fail to buckle up when they get in a motor vehicle. Even though in California 96.2 percent use their restraints, it still means that over 1.5 million Californians don’t buckle up. Oxnard police officers issued 429 motorists citations for failing to buckle up during the last Click It or Ticket campaign held earlier this year in May.

During the holiday period, over 35 vehicle occupants who are not buckled up will be killed in motor vehicle crashes each day nationwide. Statewide, overall traffic deaths declined by 23 percent, from 3,995 in 2007 to 3,081 in 2009 due in part to the increased use of seat belts. Total traffic fatalities are at their lowest levels in six decades.

“Sadly, the holidays, are one of the deadliest times of the year for our motorists,” said Chief Whitney.

“Regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes,” said Christopher J. Murphy Director of the California Office of Traffic safety. “Law enforcement estimates indicate that over 1300 Californians survived by buckling up last year. Sadly however, about 150 others will not be gathering with families during the holidays because they choose not to use their seat belts.”

National statistics also show that those least likely to buckle up are teens, young adults, males, nighttime riders, motorists traveling on rural roads, and individuals traveling in pickup trucks.

More than 100 local law enforcement agencies statewide and the CHP will be participating in this year’s Click It or Ticket mobilization. Funding to support California’s Click It or Ticket campaign was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.