Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting – Homicide
DATE/TIME:	11/12/13 Approx. 1930 hours
LOCATION:	E. Colonia Road and N. McKinley Ave.
VICTIM(S):	1 male victim
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Gordon Currie, gordon.currie@oxnardpd.org 805-200-5682

DETAILS: On 11/12/13 at approximately 1930 hours, Oxnard police officers received a call of a shooting at E. Colonia Road and N. McKinley Ave. Officers and EMS responded to the scene reference a shooting, where they found one (1) male victim. The victim succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victims has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.

Officers remain at the scene. This is the eleventh (11^th) homicide this year.
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.
If anyone has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 200-5682. 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: 11-12-13 / 2140 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	One year anniversary – Jose Ramon Reyes Escobar Homicide
DATE/TIME:	January 14, 2015 at approximately 5:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	5200 block of Perkins Road
VICTIM(S):	Jose Ramon Reyes Escobar, 24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680 jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680 jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (OXNARD, Calif) – On the one year anniversary of Jose Ramon Reyes Escobar’s murder, investigators with the Oxnard Police Department are again asking for the public’s help in providing any information related to the senseless murder of the 24-year old Oxnard resident.

On January 14, 2015, Escobar was sitting in his vehicle preparing to leave for work. He was parked in the 5200 block of Perkins Road. At about 5:30 AM, Escobar was shot multiple times while seated in his vehicle. Escobar was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators have interviewed numerous witnesses and followed several leads, but have not been able to identify any suspects or establish a motive for this crime. Investigators believe that there are people in the community that have information that can assist investigators in identifying the suspect in this case. Investigators are asking anyone that has knowledge reference this homicide to call the Oxnard Police Department and place an anonymous call. Any information regarding this case would be helpful to the investigation. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated by Escobar’s family, the Community, and the Oxnard Police Department.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. There are numerous ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:

Oxnard Police Department Website
- http://www.oxnardpd.org/contact.asp
Oxnard Police Department Facebook Page
- http://www.facebook.com/oxnardpd
Ventura County Crimes Stoppers
- www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx
- (800) 222-8477
Detective Jaime Miranda
- jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org
- (805) 385-7680
Violent Crimes Hotline
- (805)982-7070

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 14, 2016 11:00 a.m.

Jose Ramon Reyes Escobar

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	February 19, 2016 / 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Citywide
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Friday

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, February 19, 2016, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

In California, this deadly crime led to 867 deaths and over 23,000 serious injuries in 2013 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Nationally, the latest data shows over 10,000 were killed by an impaired driver. Over the course of the past three years, Oxnard officers have investigated 568 DUI collisions, which have claimed 10 lives and resulted in another 380 injuries.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes.

Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol. Everyone should be mindful that if you’re taking medication – whether prescription or over-the-counter – drinking even small amounts of alcohol can greatly intensify the impairment affects.

Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive.The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life saving role. They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all from one screen.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

Funding for this checkpoint 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 Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 18, 2016 / 1300 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department wins California Law Enforcement Challenge Award
DATE/TIME:	10-1-09, 1700
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Randy Latimer & Cmdr. Marty Meyer, 805.385.7650

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department has been named the winner of the prestigious California Law Enforcement Challenge Award. This award is sponsored by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Office of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC).

The California Law Enforcement Challenge is a competition between similar sized and types of law enforcement agencies. This award recognizes and rewards the best overall traffic safety programs in California. The areas of concentration include efforts to enforce laws and educate the public about occupant protection, impaired driving and speed. Agencies submit an application which documents their efforts and effectiveness in these areas. The winning safety programs are those that combine officer training, public information and enforcement to reduce crashes and injuries within its jurisdiction.

A panel of traffic safety experts from across the country review each application and assign points based on the criteria. After the judging, the scores are averaged and a final score assigned. After all of the applications are scored, the agencies are ranked in their categories. A minimum of 50 points must be earned to receive an award. There may be categories where no awards will be presented due to either a lack of entries or not enough agencies achieving a minimum score. All judges are independent members of the law enforcement community, public safety, and corporate partners who have demonstrated advance knowledge of highway safety initiatives.

The California Law Enforcement Challenge program allows law enforcement agencies to set comprehensive goals, to strive to reach new heights in traffic safety, to share their experiences with others, and to be recognized for their traffic safety accomplishments; in short, to make a difference in the communities their officers serve each day. This competition has no losers – only winners: for saving lives and reducing the frequency and severity of injuries are the true rewards of law enforcement’s efforts.

The Oxnard Police Department captured first place in the category for departments with 161 to 250 sworn personnel. Second place went to the Moreno Valley Police Department and third to the Ontario Police Department. All agencies who receive traffic safety grant funding are required to submit an entry to the Challenge. In 2006, the Oxnard Police Department captured third place.

Beginning in April of 2008 Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit officers used a community oriented policing and problem-solving (COPPS) approach to traffic collision reduction. Officers focused on locations experiencing a high incidence of traffic collision, conducted analysis as to why these locations were problematic, and crafted responses that utilized not only enforcement but public education and engineering as well. Also key was the Patrol Division’s emphasis on traffic enforcement; again in problematic locations. Subsequently, Oxnard has experienced significant reductions in collisions, injury collisions and DUI-related collisions.

2 years ago the agency won the coveted James Q. Wilson Award for its efforts in COPPS (read story). It is with a great deal of pride that the men and women of the Oxnard Police Department accept the California Law Enforcement Challenge Award for 2008.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Threatening Phone Call
DATE/TIME:	Friday October 9, 2009, 1115 Hours
LOCATION:	EO Green Middle School, 3739 South “C” Street
VICTIM/S:	EO Green Middle School
SUSPECT/S:	Unknown
WITNESS/ES:	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	Unknown
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	TW Lumas, Sergeant

DETAILS:

On Friday October 9, 2009 at 1115 hours, members of the Oxnard Police Department responded to EO Green Middle School after a threatening telephone call was received at the school. As a precaution, the school was placed on a lock-down and a search of the school was conducted by police officers and school staff. When it was determined that the school was safe, the lock-down was released and classes resumed.

An investigation into the call received by the school is continuing.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Home Invasion Robbery (Follow up information)
DATE/TIME:	10-13-09 1101hrs
LOCATION:	1000 block Kumquat, Oxnard CA
VICTIM/S:	40 Year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S:	Light complexion Hispanic Male, 25-26 years old, Thin build, wearing a Blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and dark gloves
WITNESS/ES:	Yes
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	Newer model white Honda four door with black rims and tinted windows
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	Det Paul Knapp 805-385-7796

DETAILS:
On 10-13-09 at approximately 11:00 am Officers responded to the 1000 block of Kumquat for a Residential burglary that had just occurred. During the investigation Officers and Detectives learned that the suspect rang the doorbell to the residence, the victim eventually went to the front door but did not see anyone. Approximately 5 minutes later the victim went downstairs and noticed the rear sliding door was open. The victim observed the suspect in the kitchen area putting gloves on. The suspect then grabbed the victim and threatened her with a knife. The suspect repeatedly demanded property from the victim. A short time later the victim’s son began to call for her. She was eventually able to free herself from the suspect, grab her child and flee the residence. The suspect fled a short time later and was seen leaving the scene in a newer model Honda Civic four door, with tinted windows and black rims.

Residents are reminded for personal safety to keep doors and windows locked. Be cautious of answering the door for someone you do not recognize and report any suspicious activity to the police department.

UPDATE:

Through the assistance of a police sketch artist, the witness provided a description, and a composite drawing has been completed. Attached is the composite drawing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Paul Knapp 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)

An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach

Chief of Police

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Release of the names of the officers involved in the December 23, 2009 Officer Involved Shooting (OIS)

DATE/TIME:

LOCATION:

The OIS occurred in the McDonalds parking lot, 400 block South Ventura Road

VICTIM(S):

SUSPECT(S):

WITNESS(ES):

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

LOSS:

PREPARED BY:

David Keith, OPD PIO

(805) 385-7631

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Same

DETAILS:

Below are the names of the officers that were involved in the officer involved shooting referenced above.

· Bill Swisher (Patrol) employed at OPD since 1993

· Terry Dobrosky (Patrol) employed at OPD since 2002

· Ed Baldwin (Detectives) employed at OPD since 2004

· Mike Johnson (Special Enforcement Unit) employed at OPD since 2003

· Rocky Marquez (Special Enforcement Unit) employed at OPD since 2003

· Kevin Gormley (Special Enforcement Unit) employed at OPD since 2003

All of the above officers are currently on paid administrative leave, which is standard department procedure.

An investigation is continuing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 31, 2009; 2:30 pm

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:	March 20th, 2010 2000-0200
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two Sobriety and Drivers License checkpoints on March 20th, 2010, from 8:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.

The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue @ First Street.

The second checkpoint was conducted in the northbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard @ Second Street.

Officers screened 705 motorists who passed through the checkpoints. Officers conducted seven DUI investigations that lead to the arrest of six drivers for DUI. One of these drivers was under the age of 21.

26 drivers were issued citations for various drivers license violations. 27 vehicles were towed and the owners of those vehicles will face a minimum tow fee of $494.00. 25 drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid drivers license and one driver was cited for driving with a suspended or revoked drivers license.

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct several additional DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols this year. These DUI 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. The checkpoints are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration.

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.

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Murder Suspects Arrested
DATE/TIME:	December 21st 2010 / 1330 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura County Main Jail
VICTIM(S):	Uriel Loya Bucio, an Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Miguel Pena, 27 year-old, Oxnard resident Gerardo Mariscal, 30 year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Adam Wittkins, Major Crimes / Homicide Unit
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Adam Wittkins (805) 385-7649 Adam.Wittkins@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On December 1st 2008 at approximately 2040 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 800 block of S. Oxnard Blvd. Upon their arrival, they found a victim who had been shot. Uriel Loya Bucio died as a result of the shooting.

Detectives learned that Mr. Bucio worked at a car dealership in the 800 block of S. Oxnard Blvd. Mr. Bucio was leaving the business with his young son when they were confronted by the suspect Miguel Pena. Pena ordered Mr. Bucio and his son to the ground at gunpoint. The suspect demanded personal property from the victim and the victim complied with the suspect’s demands. The suspect subsequently shot the victim and ran from the area. Mr. Bucio’s son was not harmed.

The investigation has progressed to the point that two suspects have been identified as being responsible for the robbery and murder of Uriel Bucio. These two suspects were currently in-custody on an unrelated robbery charge at the Ventura County Main Jail. On December 21st 2010, Miguel Pena of Oxnard and Gerardo Mariscal of Oxnard were arrested for the special circumstance robbery and murder of Uriel Bucio. Miguel Pena shot Mr. Bucio during the robbery while Gerardo Mariscal assisted in the planning of the robbery. Both suspects are being held without bail at the Ventura County Main Jail.

Booking photographs are below.

Miguel Pena

Gerardo Mariscal

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	02/13/2011 / 1547 hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Rd at Wolff St
DRIVER:	Maria Bernardino, 53 years old of Oxnard
PASSENGER:	Maria B. Lopez, 55 years of Oxnard
DRIVER:	20 year old male of Oxnard (Name withheld pending family notification)
VEHICLE(S):	Brown, Chevy Tahoe
VEHICLE(S):	Green, 1996, Kawasaki Motorcycle
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Randy Latimer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, Traffic Unit, 385-7750

DETAILS:

On February 13, 2011, at approximately 1547 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the intersection of Saviers Road and Wolff Street after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle. Once on scene, officers found that a motorcycle, ridden by a male driver, 20 years old of Oxnard, had collided with a Chevy, Tahoe, driven by Maria Bernardino, 43 years old of Oxnard.

Based on a preliminary investigation, the SUV made a left turn from northbound Saviers Road to westbound Wolff Street in front of the motorcycle which was traveling southbound on Saviers Road. The motorcyclist was unable to stop in time and broadsided the SUV.

The motorcyclist sustained serious head injuries along with several broken bones and a partially severed leg. He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was immediately rushed to surgery and is listed in critical condition. The driver of the SUV and her passenger were transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where they were treated for minor injuries and released.

It has not been determined whether or not alcohol or speed was a factor in this collision. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

If anyone has information about this collision please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 385-7750.

An investigation is ongoing.