Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Despondent Subject
DATE/TIME:	3/6/2014, 11:01 a.m.
LOCATION:	3400 Block of S. “C” Street
INVOLVED PERSON:	22-year old male, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Alex Rangel, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager (805) 385-7631 Miguel.Lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Thursday, 3/6/14, at approximately 11:01 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department’s Emergency Communications Center received numerous calls of a subject climbing onto a power pole in the 3400 block of South “C” Street.

Upon their arrival, officers located a 22-year old male standing on top of a power pole with stereo headphones covering his ears. The initial Oxnard Police Officers on scene had previously attended Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). CIT training is designed to assist officers in de-escalating potentially dangerous situations with persons suffering from mental illness or experiencing an emotional crisis. With the assistance of Southern California Edison Company lift buckets, officers attempted to begin dialogue with him but he refused to acknowledge them. Edison Company employees assisted in making all of the nearby power lines safe.

Based on the circumstances, members of the Oxnard Police Department Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT) and the Oxnard Fire Department were called to the scene to assist. HNT negotiators began communications with the subject from nearby lift buckets and were able to convince the subject to come down from the nearly 40-foot high pole. After nearly four (4) hours, an empty lift bucket was raised to the subject and he was safely rescued from the pole. The subject later told officers he was despondent over recent family issues. He was safely transported to a Ventura County Mental Health facility for evaluation.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 03/06/2014 @ 1630 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspicious Death
DATE/TIME:	June 3, 2014 / 2320 Hours
LOCATION:	Wooley Road @ Richmond Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld pending notification to next of kin
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Young, (805) 385-7606 mike.young@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Bob Eckman (805) 385-7760 bob.eckman2@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 3, 2014, at approximately 11:20 P.M, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call for service related to a man down in the area of Wooley Road and Richmond Avenue. They arrived on scene and found an unconscious male subject lying near the roadway. Emergency medical personnel also responded, but unfortunately the male victim was determined to be deceased. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.

The Oxnard Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this death. An autopsy examination is scheduled to take place on June 4, 2014.

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Detective Bob Eckman.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 4, 2014, 0630 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Operation Safer and Stronger: Oxnard Police Crime Prevention Seminar, this Thursday and Friday
DATE/TIME:	April 17^th and 18^th, 2014 / 6:00-7:30pm
LOCATION:	Thursday, 04/17/14 Channel Islands H.S. 1400 Raiders Way, Oxnard 6:00-7:30pm; and, Friday, 04/18/14 Hueneme H.S. 500 Bard Road, Oxnard 6:00-7:30pm
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: In our on-going effort to inform, engage, and empower the residents of Oxnard on crime activity and crime prevention information, the Oxnard Police Department is hosting our second crime prevention seminar this Thursday and Friday, April 17 and 18^th. These seminars are led by Crime Prevention and Crime Free Coordinator, Detective Crystal Walker.

This series of seminars builds on our Department’s Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, which was launched by Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams at the start of the year to empower residents to be partners in public safety and address the increases in property crime citywide.

“We received an overwhelming response from community members, young and older, and from every corner of our City at our first seminar. As a result, we are offering two options this month to give residents another opportunity to attend, and leave with valuable information and help us move towards a safer and stronger community,” said Chief Jeri Williams.

These free community seminars will offer the same information at both sessions, and are bilingual to engage our diverse community – and will also feature special guests and demonstrations. For those who are interested and not able to attend, we will be recording this presentation and making it available on our website for people to watch at their convenience.

“We encourage community members to attend, bring your questions, share your concerns – and become empowered and minimize the chance of becoming a victim of crime,” said Detective Crystal Walker

Space is limited! To make a reservation, contact Detective Walker at (805)385-7668 or crystal.walker@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:	Shots Fired-Possible Domestic Violence Incident
DATE/TIME:	10/17/2014 at 12:25 p.m.
LOCATION:	2000 Block of N. Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	Valarie Carbajal, 24-year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Anthony Carbajal, 24-year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 10/17/14, at approximately 12:25 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to the 2000 block of North Ventura Road reference a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, witnesses stated that the incident involved a male and a female inside a grey four-door newer model sedan. The male and female left in the vehicle prior to the officers’ arrival. Officers located evidence at the scene indicating that at least one shot had been fired at that location.

Patrol officers and investigators continued to investigate the case throughout the day and learned that the incident involved a married couple. They were identified as 24-year old Anthony Carbajal and 24-year old Valarie Carbajal (see pictures below). Anthony Carbajal is currently wanted for a probation violation and for a separate domestic violence incident. Investigators are also interested in speaking with Valarie Carbajal to check on and ensure her safety and well-being.

If anyone witnessed the shooting incident or has information on the whereabouts of Anthony Carbajal or Valarie Carbajal, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. You can also contact Detective Scott Aaron at (805) 385-7662 or Detective Juanita Suarez at (805) 385-7759. 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 http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multi-Location Search Warrant Operation
DATE/TIME:	April 16, 2014, at approximately 0400 Hours
LOCATION:	Various Locations in Oxnard, Camarillo and El Rio
SUSPECT(S):	Ignacio Corral, 38-year old Camarillo Resident Francisco Magana, 22-year old Oxnard Resident Tabitha Ceja, 23-year old Oxnard Resident A 15-year old Juvenile, El Rio Resident
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org, 805-385-7631

DETAILS: On 4/16/14 at approximately 0400 hours, officers and detectives from the Oxnard Police Department, the Ventura County Sherriff’s Office, District Attorney Investigators, and the FBI served simultaneous gang-related search warrants. The search warrants were served in the cities of Oxnard, Camarillo and El Rio. The search warrants were a result of ongoing investigations related to recent violent gang crimes in the City of Oxnard.

During today’s search warrants, three adults and one juvenile were arrested:

Ignacio Corral of Camarillo was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Francisco Magana was arrested for being a felon in possession of ammunition and a parole violation.

Tabitha Ceja of Oxnard was arrested for two misdemeanor warrants and a felony warrant.

A 15-year old juvenile that resides in El Rio was arrested for felony vandalism (tagging) with a special allegation that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

At one of the search warrant locations, a two-year old sustained minor injuries. The child was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, Oxnard Police launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

In addition to those arrested this morning, the Oxnard Police Department is currently looking for other individuals with felony arrest warrants for gang-related crimes (photos attached, below):

Frank Ruiz, a 32-year old Oxnard resident.

Jacob Stephenson, a 24-year old Santa Paula resident.

Mario Hernandez, a 24-year old Ventura resident.

Joseph Ortega, a 30-year old Ventura County resident.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Gun and Gang Hotline anonymously at (805) 982-7043. 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: 04/16/14 5:00 pm

Frank Ruiz

Mario Hernandez

Jacob Stephenson

Joseph Ortega

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Thanksgiving Turkey Give-away
DATE/TIME:	Tuesday, November 25, 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M
LOCATION:	La Colonia Storefront, 211 N. Grant Ave.
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Senior Police Officer bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Give-away, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M at the La Colonia Police Storefront, located at 211 N. Grant Ave.

The Oxnard Police Department District Three Team received donations of 400 turkeys from local businesses and community members to help provide a Thanksgiving meal for the neediest of families in our City. With the assistance of staff from local elementary schools, the Oxnard Police Department was once again able to provide families with certificates that they will redeem on November 25^th for one 12 – 20 lb. turkey.

The Oxnard Police Department District Three Team would like to thank the participating businesses that assisted the Oxnard Police Department in reaching our goal of providing 400 turkeys: Reiter Brothers of Oxnard, Lupita’s Bakery, Sam’s Club, Radio Lazer, Whole Foods Pizza Man Dan, Performance Auto, Nacho’s Towing, Anacapa Towing, Paul’s Auto Service, Haros Food Service, Carniceria Hnos Garcia, SP Bros. Transport, Tacos Don Chente, Snooky’s, Costco, Raquel Gomez Insurance, Plaza Mail Center, Carniceria Colima, Oralias Bakery, Vanessa’s Bakery, Farmers Insurance, Carniceria Elras, Shell Gas Station, El Portal Restaurant, Alcaraz Catering, North County Produce Services, and La Vero’s Mexican Food. An anonymous donor has donated bags of food that will be given with the turkeys so that families will have a complete meal. Without all their help and continued support, this event would not have been possible.

For any questions related to the Thanksgiving Turkey Give-away, please contact Bakari Myers atbakari.myers@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:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	January 21, 2015, 6:50 p.m.
LOCATION:	200 block of Balsam Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Luis Amaro, 41 years old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Older model dark colored Honda
PREPARED BY:	Andrew Salinas, Investigations Commander andrewsalinas@oxnardpd.org, 805-385-7756
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Ken Tougas, Senior Officer kentougas@oxnardpd.org, 805-200-5669

DETAILS: On January 21, 2015, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a call of shots fired in the 200 block of Balsam Street. Upon arrival, officers were advised that a male shooting victim was transported by family members to St. John’s Hospital. The victim was then transported via ambulance to VCMC in critical condition. The victim, identified as Luis Amaro, would subsequently be pronounced dead at VCMC as a result of an apparent gunshot wound.

Preliminary investigation indicates the victim was standing near or around his residence when he was confronted by an unknown suspect. Witnesses recall multiple gunshots being fired and a vehicle speeding away from the scene. The vehicle was described as an older model sedan possibly a dark colored Honda. As of this release, no suspect(s)have been identified and the motive remains unknown.

This is Oxnard’s second homicide of the year. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:
January 21, 2015, 2230 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Road Closure – UPDATE
DATE/TIME:	2-25-15 / 1500 Hours
LOCATION:	5th Street and Rice Avenue
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Road closures associated with the train derailment at 5^th Street and Rice Avenue have been lifted. Clean-up and repair operations are nearing completion and roads are mostly open. However, the northbound #2 lane of Rice Avenue at 5^th Street is temporarily closed.

The motoring public’s patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2-25-15 / 1500 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felony Assault, Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	March 8, 2015, at approximately 0130 hours
LOCATION:	900 block of Ontario Street
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	17 year old Ventura resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Detective John Brisslinger (805) 486-6297 john.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 3/8/15 at approximately 0130 hours, officers responded to a fight at a house party in the 900 block of Ontario Street. When officers arrived, they located the male victim laying in the front yard of the residence. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center in grave condition. After several medical tests, the victim’s condition was downgraded to critical but stable condition. The injuries are not considered to be life threatening.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. During the investigation, officers and investigators located a witness that provided valuable information to assist with the investigation. A suspect was located and identified. The suspect, identified as a 17 year old Ventura resident, was arrested for felony physical assault.

Investigators are still investigating the incident and are looking for additional witnesses. If you witnessed the incident or have information to assist with the investigation, you are encouraged to call Senior Detective John Brisslinger at (805) 486-6297. You can also provide information anonymously by calling 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: March 8, 2015 at 0549 hours

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
DATE/TIME:	May 5, 2015 / 1800-0000 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 Tuesday, May 5, 2015, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at undisclosed locations within the city limits. We encourage people to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo holiday but want everyone drive safe and sober. So far, over this Cinco de Mayo Weekend (May 1 to May 4), officers from the Oxnard Police Department have arrested 15 DUI drivers.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking driver’s for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available at the checkpoint to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Additional officers will be deployed throughout the city to conduct 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 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 Drivers – Call 9-1-1.’

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 4, 2015 / 1215 hours