John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking Arrest and Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	08/16/2010 at 0154 hours
LOCATION:	Channel Islands @ Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Resident (name withheld due to possible retaliation)
SUSPECT(S):	#1: Vidal Magana, 20 Year Old Oxnard Resident #2: 16 Year Old Oxnard resident(name withheld age) #3: Unidentified third suspect still at large.
WITNESS(ES):	None
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jeffrey McGreevy 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Charles Buttell 805-385-7665

DETAILS:

On 08/16/2010 at approximately 0154 hours, a 35 year-old Oxnard resident was approached by three men. He knew one of the men and was going to give them a ride home. A suspect, who was later identified as a 16 year-old Oxnard gang member, produced a handgun and put it to the victim’s head. He demanded money from the victim while pointing a handgun at him. The victim gave them what little money he had while two other suspects threatened him with beer bottles. After the victim gave them his money, the suspects stole his Toyota Camry. The victim contacted the Police Department and the vehicle description was broadcast to patrol officers.

About 30 minutes later Oxnard police officers Patrick Blanche and his partner, Moses Martinez, found the vehicle in the area of Saviers Road and Hill Street. The officers attempted to stop the stolen Toyota Camry but it failed to yield and a vehicle pursuit was initiated. During the pursuit two men exited the car and were detained for further investigation. The driver continued to drive around South Oxnard and eventually stopped near Commercial Avenue and South Oxnard Boulevard. The pursuit lasted approximately 33 minutes. The driver surrendered and officers later located a replica .45 caliber pistol under the front seat. This is believed to be the weapon used during the robbery. The driver was found to be a 16 year-old suspected gang member and he was positively identified as the person who used the gun during the robbery. The rear passenger, Vidal Magana of Oxnard, was identified as one of the men threatening with a bottle during the robbery. Magana also has ties to an Oxnard gang. The third person who was detained during the vehicle pursuit was cleared of any involvement in the initial robbery and he was released. Vidal Magana was booked into the Ventura County Jail for robbery, carjacking, and a gang allegation. The 16 year-old driver was booked into the Ventura County Juvenile Hall for robbery, carjacking, evading arrest, and a gang allegation. The investigation is ongoing and anyone who witnessed this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7665 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	Friday, August 19, 2011 6:00 P.M. to 02:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 02:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held within the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to improving traffic safety and reducing the number of alcohol related crashes to make our roadways and community safer. We will continue to conduct DUI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, and DUI warrant operations this year.

How to Report a Drunk Driver

Call 911 and tell them you wish to report a suspected drunk driver. **You do not have to give your name.
Give a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color and license plate number.
Give the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road, cross streets and the direction they’re traveling.
Describe the manner in which the vehicle is being driven.
Do not try to stop the car or detain the driver. Leave that to a law enforcement officer.

As a reminder, the fines, fees and attorney costs associated with a first time DUI conviction in Ventura County can reach over $10,000. Driver’s license suspension and an increase in vehicle insurance premiums are also potential consequences.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750 or via e-mail at mariapena@oxnardpd.org.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	September 9, 2012 6:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	400 block North “G” Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	17 Year-old Male Juvenile, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer Brandon Rodriguez (805) 385-7600 brandon.rodriguez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Brandon Rodriguez (805) 385-7600 brandon.rodriguez@oxnardpd.org Sergeant Alex Rangel, Public Information Officer, (805) 385-7631 alex.rangel@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On September 9, 2012 at approximately 6:00 A.M, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the 400 block of North “G” Street regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim had left her 1990 Honda Accord parked and unlocked on the street in front of her home. This morning, when she heard noises outside and looked out through her front window, she saw the suspect driving away with her car. The victim immediately contacted the Oxnard Police Department to report what occurred.

At approximately 6:08 A.M., responding officers located the stolen Honda as it was traveling near the intersection of Oxnard Boulevard and Fourth Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the 17-year old suspect was taken into custody. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the suspect used a shaved key to start the vehicle.

The suspect was transported to Ventura County Juvenile Hall and charged with operating a stolen vehicle and possession of burglary tools.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind the public to keep vehicles locked and secured at all times. Vehicle burglaries can also be prevented by removing valuable items from vehicle interiors.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/9/12, 1200 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Summer/Labor DAY AVOID DUI campaign – Monday update 8
DATE/TIME:	August 26, 2013
LOCATION:	County-wide
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Oxnard Police, 805-385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org l

DETAILS:
Summer/Labor DAY AVOID DUI campaign – Monday update 8
The Summer/Labor Day National Anti-DUI update of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments in Ventura County are updated.

From 12:01 AM Friday August 16, 2013 through Midnight Sunday August 25, 2013, officers representing 14 county law enforcement agencies have arrested 117 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. No DUI deaths have been reported during this year’s mobilization.

Last year there were no DUI deaths reported.
            (**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report**)

On August 24^th, 2013, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M., Avoid the 14 conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Camarillo. The checkpoint was conducted in the northbound lanes of Arneill Road north of Las Posas Drive and in northbound lanes of Las Posas Road south of Ventura Boulevard. Officers from Camarillo PD, Santa Paula PD, Moorpark PD, Port Hueneme PD, and Oxnard PD screened 625 motorists who passed through the checkpoints. 12 (twelve) DUI investigations were conducted on several of the drivers. Of the 12 drivers, four (4) drivers were arrested for driving while under the influence. Citations were issued to five (5) drivers for various Vehicle Code violations. Three (3) drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, no drivers was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, and one vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

The checkpoint conducted by the city of Camarillo was held in honor of Kim Hemminger. On July 22, 2012, Kim died as a result of a DUI traffic collision. Kim was a passenger in a vehicle when the alcohol impaired driver lost control and the vehicle rolled over. Kim died from her injuries. The driver, Christopher Blankenship was later convicted of vehicular manslaughter. The Camarillo Police Department took this opportunity to share Kim’s story and her beautiful life, a life that was cut short due to the actions of an impaired driver.

On August 19^th and 26^th, 2013, the Avoid the 14 Coalition and the Oxnard Police Department conducted two separate court stings. Officers targeted subjects who had suspended drivers licenses for DUI and drove from the Ventura County Superior Court. Officers issued nine (9) citations to drivers who had suspended licenses for DUI and towed nine (9) vehicles.

On August 26^th, 2013, the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI Stake out which targeted subjects with suspended drivers licenses for DUI. Officers arrested one subject for an outstanding DUI warrant.

Over the course of the next several days of the campaign, extra DUI Saturation Patrols will be deployed in the cities of Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Moorpark, and on the campus of Cal. State University of Channel Islands.   All regularly scheduled traffic and patrol officers will focus efforts at stopping and arresting DUI drivers during their normal shifts.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DUI arrest data collection will continue through Labor Day midnight Monday, September 2, 2013. Avoid programs, named for the number of police agencies in each county, Multiple/DUI Driver’s License Checkpoints, Multi Agency DUI Task Force operations and local Roving DUI patrols are set region wide during 18 day Summer/Labor Day Campaign.

MEDIA NOTE: The checkpoint locations and saturation patrols will be made available for media opportunities or ride-a-longs each night.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Friday, August 15, 2014 8:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	Vineyard Avenue South of Forest Park Boulevard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Friday, August 15, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Oxnard in the southbound lanes of Vineyard Avenue south of Forest Park Blvd. This location was chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol related arrests and/or DUI collisions.

The two arrests made during the checkpoint include a DUI driver who had a blood alcohol content that was three times the legal limit and one driver who had an outstanding felony want.

The results of tonight’s checkpoint are as follows:
·         503 Vehicles through
·         503 Drivers screened
·         2    DUI investigations
·         1    DUI alcohol arrest
·         No DUI drug arrests
·         1    Criminal arrests
·         8     Citations issued to unlicensed drivers
·         1     Citation issued to drivers with a suspended/revoked license
·         25   Total citations issued
·         2     Vehicles towed

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911. These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/16/14, 0130 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Solicitud De Ayuda Pública En El Homicidio De Humberto Ochoa
DATE/TIME:	15 de diciembre 2014, aproximadamente 0135 horas
LOCATION:	La cuadra 700 de Sur Oxnard Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Humberto Ochoa, 35 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Desconocido
PREPARED BY:	Detective Edgar Fernández
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernández(805) 385-7645 edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (OXNARD, California) – Los investigadores de la Policía de Oxnard están pidiendo la ayuda del público en proporcionando de cualquier información relacionada con el homicidio de Humberto Ochoa, 35 años de edad, un residente de Oxnard.

El 15 de diciembre 2014 a aproximadamente 0135 horas, Humberto Ochoa dejó un negocio en la cuadra 700 de Sur Oxnard Boulevard. Ochoa estaba con un grupo de amigos y conocidos que se estaban preparando para entrar a sus vehículos en un parqueadero cercano. Un hombre sospechoso desconocido se acercó a Ochoa y disparó varias balas golpeándolo. Una mujer que estaba con Ochoa también fue golpeada en la pierna. El sospechoso huyó de la escena a un vehículo en espera. Ochoa fue transportado al Centro Médico del Condado de Ventura, pero más tarde sucumbido a las lesiones sufridas por los disparos. Las lesiones sufridas por la mujer no fueron letales.

Los investigadores creen que el sospechoso pudo haber estado en el área antes de los disparos y posiblemente estaba esperando a la víctima. Creen que los testigos pueden haber visto al sospechoso más temprano en la noche en o alrededor del áreadonde ocurrió el homicidio.

La Ciudad de Oxnard ofrece una recompensa de $10,000 dólares por información que conduzca al arresto y condena de un sospechoso(s) en los casos de homicidio. Hay muchas maneras de proporcionar información al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard.

Si alguien vio este incidente o tiene información acerca de este incidente, se les anima a llamar el Detective Edgar Fernández al (805) 385-7645. Investigadores que hablan español están disponibles si es necesario. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato pueden llamar a la línea directa de crímenes violentos al (805) 982-7070 o a Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477.

También puede visitar este sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx a presentar consejos o información de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / HORA PREPARADO: 6 de mayo de 2015 a 1000 horas

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and Motorcycle DUI Enforcement Operation
DATE/TIME:	June 13, 2015 / 1500 – 0300 hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Saturday, June 13, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a motorcycle DUI enforcement operation. As motorcycle fatalities and injuries have increased in California, law enforcement and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) have stepped up their efforts to promote safety and education.

On March 12, 2015, the Oxnard Police Department investigated an alcohol-related motorcycle collision causing the death of the 37 year-old motorcycle rider. Nationwide, motorcyclists made up 14 percent of all vehicle-related fatalities in 2013, up from about 9 percent in 2004. This was despite motorcycle registrations representing only 3 percent of all vehicles in the United States in 2013, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data. The fatality rate per miles traveled for motorcyclists is 16 times that of vehicle occupants. In 2013, California’s motorcycle collisions resulted in 475 fatalities and 13,143 injured victims. In 2012, 467 people were killed and 12,617 were injured.

The Oxnard Police Department offers these tips to drivers on how to prevent a collision with a motorcycle:

Though a motorcycle is a small vehicle, its operator still has all the same rights of the road as any other motorist.
Always signal when changing lanes or merging with traffic.
If you see a motorcycle with its turn signal on, be careful: motorcycle signals are often non-canceling and could have been forgotten.
Always ensure that the motorcycle is turning before proceeding.
Check all mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles before changing lanes or merging with traffic, especially at intersections.
Always allow more follow distance when behind a motorcycle. This gives more time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.
Never drive distracted or impaired.

Motorcyclists can increase their own safety by following these steps:

Wear the proper safety gear at all times, including a DOT-compliant helmet.
Obey all traffic laws and be properly licensed.
Excessive speed is the most common rider-related factor in motorcycle related crashes.
Follow at a safe distance.
Ride within your own limits – don’t be a victim of peer pressure.
Use turn signals at every lane change or turn.
Wear brightly colored clothes and reflective tape to increase visibility.
Never ride distracted or impaired.
Ride defensively – assume other drivers don’t see you.

For more information on motorcycle safety, visit www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/Motorcycles.

Following the motorcycle enforcement operation, the Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking driver’s for proper licensing while delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Additional officers will be deployed throughout the city to conduct additional DUI enforcement.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Nearly 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Funding for these operations is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1.’

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 12, 2015 / 1200 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	December 11, 2009
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Brian Woolley

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department will begin its crackdown on DUI drivers this Holiday season by conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, December 11, 2009, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Tragically, 68 people died in alcohol-related motor vehicle collisions last year in California during the Holiday season. An additional 1,459 people were injured in alcohol-related collisions last year in California during last year’s winter holidays.

The Oxnard Police Department will have several DUI enforcement operations this holiday season including additional Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints. All of these operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911.

How to Report a Drunk Driver

Call 911 and tell them you wish to report a suspected drunk driver. **You do not have to give your name.
Give a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color and license plate number.
Give the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road, cross streets and the direction they’re traveling.
Describe the manner in which the vehicle is being driven.
Do not try to stop the car or detain the driver. Leave that to a law enforcement officer.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

By: Senior Officer Brian Woolley
Traffic Coordinator
Oxnard Police Department
(385-7749)

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	01/15/2010 12:10 AM
LOCATION:	700 block of Robert Avenue
VICTIM(S):	19 year-old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	S-1, Samoan Male, late teens S-2, Hispanic Male
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
PREPARED BY:	Detective Paul Knapp
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Thomas 805-385-7660

DETAILS:

On 1/15/2010, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Devonshire Ave and “F” Street regarding a stabbing victim. Officers located the victim; he had sustained several stab wounds. The victim was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

The victim told officers that he was in the area of 700 block of West Robert Avenue when he was approached by a Samoan male and a Hispanic male, both in their late teens. The victim could not provide any further description of the suspects or their clothing. An argument ensued and they began to fight. During the fight the victim sustained the stab wounds and ran a short distance away. The suspects fled in an unknown direction. Investigators do not know the motive for the stabbing.

Anyone with information regarding the assault is urged to contact Detective Mike Thomas at (805) 385-7660 or remain anonymous by calling 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

INCIDENT:	Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	January 29th, 2010 1800-2400
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, January 29th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Additional officers will be out after the checkpoint until 3:00 A.M. conducting DUI enforcement.

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct several additional DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols in 2010. All of these operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911.

How to Report a Drunk Driver

Call 911 and tell them you wish to report a suspected drunk driver. **You do not have to give your name.
Give a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color and license plate number.
Give the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road, cross streets and the direction they’re traveling.
Describe the manner in which the vehicle is being driven.
Do not try to stop the car or detain the driver. Leave that to a law enforcement officer.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.