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:	June 26, 2015 / 2000-0300 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Friday, June 26, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 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. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers also checking drivers for proper licensing. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

The Oxnard Police Department wants all drivers to think before you drive and if you choose to drink, don’t drive. Not only do impaired drivers face jail time but the fines and fees associated with a DUI conviction in Ventura County can exceed $10,000. This doesn’t include potential long-term increases to vehicle insurance premiums, driver’s license suspension and mandatory attendance in DUI classes.

In 2014, Oxnard Police officers arrested over 500 drivers for driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. Officers also investigated 174 alcohol-related collisions causing the tragic and preventable deaths of three people.

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 Driver – Call 9-1-1.’

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 25, 2015 / 2130 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member in possession of a loaded handgun
DATE/TIME:	7-4-15, 2200 hours
LOCATION:	Ives Avenue at Carnegie Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ezequiel Reyes, 29-year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo, (805) 385-7644 bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On July 4, 2015 at approximately 2200 hours, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit and K9 Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the Lemonwood Neighborhood. While patrolling in the area of Carnegie Street and Ives Avenue, SEU officers made contact with Ezequiel Reyes a known documented gang member. During a search of Reyes, he was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun.

Reyes was arrested for several weapon related violations.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically focusing on known, active gang members residing in the city. Residents are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses of crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 4, 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:	Serious Traffic Collision and Related Congestion
DATE/TIME:	7-17-15 / 1545 Hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Road at Wolff Street
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
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, Commander, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

Officers and traffic investigators are on the scene of a serious traffic collision near Saviers Road and Wolff Street. This is a vehicle versus small motorcycle collision that occurred at 1545 hours. The two persons on the motorcycle, a male and female, are in critical condition.

Southbound Saviers Road traffic has been reduced to one lane. Motorists should avoid the area as there is traffic congestion.

A more detailed press release will follow.

Date Prepared: 7-17-15, 1545 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

INCIDENT:	Subject in possession of a firearm
DATE/TIME:	9/26/2015 at 1:29 am
LOCATION:	3200 Block Merced Place, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	NA
SUSPECT(S):	(2) 17 year old males, Oxnard residents
WITNESS(ES):	NA
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	NA
LOSS:	NA
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy, 805-385-7746

DETAILS:

On 9/26/2015 about 0129 hours three Oxnard Police Officers were doing directed patrol in the Diamond Bar neighborhood due to an increase in gang activity. The officers observed two subjects on the driveway of a home on Merced Place who tried to hide from them as they approached. The officers detained two 17 year old juveniles for further investigation. During the investigation two homemade 12 gauge “Zip Guns” were located on the driveway where the two suspects were seen. Both teens are associated with a criminal street gang and were arrested for unlawful firearm possession. They were later booked into the Juvenile Justice Center for various gun charges.

A “Zip Gun” is defined as a homemade or make shift gun. These types of weapons are extremely dangerous to handle. The guns located this morning by OPD officers were modified to fire a shotgun shell. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gang related crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws primarily targeting known or active gang members. Citizens are reminded to contact the Oxnard Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime. Case# 15-105150

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/26/2015 at 5:50 am

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	9-30-15 / 1104 P.M.
LOCATION:	1500 S. Oxnard Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	Adult male (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jon Keller
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett / alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org / 486-6211

DETAILS:

A shooting victim was located in the 1500 block of Oxnard Blvd. The victim suffered a critical injury, but he is listed in stable condition. We have no further information on any possible suspects at this time. Any witnesses are encouraged to call either of the following numbers:

Violent Crime Hotline: 805-982-7070
Crimestoppers: 1-800-222-8477

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10-1-15 / 0100

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	October 15, 2015 / 2239 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Road @ Wagon Wheel Road
VEHICLE:	White, 1993 Nissan 300ZX
DRIVER:	Asael Gregorio Mendez, 18 years, Port Hueneme Resident
PASSENGER:	Male, 18 years, name withheld pending next of kin notification
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On October 15, 2015, at about 10:40 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Ventura Road and Wagon Wheel Road in reference to a single vehicle injury collision. Upon arrival, firefighters and rescue personnel used the Jaws of Life to extricate the two male occupants from the vehicle, a white 1993 Nissan 300ZX.

The driver of the Nissan, Asael Mendez, sustained serious injuries and was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is still listed in critical condition. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

Preliminary investigation and information obtained from witnesses indicates that the Nissan was traveling northbound on Ventura Road approaching Wagon Wheel Road at a high rate of speed. For an unknown reason, it lost control, veered off the roadway and collided into a block wall located at the entrance to the shopping center at the intersection. During the collision, the vehicle also struck a fire hydrant positioned on the sidewalk near the block wall. The hydrant was dislodged from its base and landed several feet away in the southbound lanes of Ventura Road. The Nissan came to rest on the center median of Ventura Road at its intersection with Wagon Wheel Road.
Although speed contributed to the cause of the collision, it is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were factors in the crash. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at (805) 385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 16, 2015 / 0515 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	October 21, 2015 at 1905
LOCATION:	Palm Drive and G Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	19 year old Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Two Hispanic male suspects, 30 to 40 years old, no further descriptions
WITNESS(ES):	—
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	—
LOSS:	—
PREPARED BY:	Mike Adair, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Adair, Commander (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On October 21st at 7:05 p.m. a stabbing victim walked into St. John’s Regional Medical Center with multiple stab wounds. Emergency room staff notified the Oxnard Police Department of the incident and police officers responded to investigate.

The preliminary investigation revealed the incident took place near the intersection of Palm Drive and G Street in Oxnard. The victim was in the area when he became involved in a physical altercation with two suspects. During the altercation the victim was stabbed by one of the suspects. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction and the victim was driven to the hospital by friends.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10-21-15 / 2330 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide, Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	December 1, 2015, 2250 Hours
LOCATION:	100 block of East Rio Lindo Street
VICTIM(S):	Name Witheld Pending Notifications
SUSPECT(S):	Antonio Carbajal, 20 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Major Crimes Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174 jeff.kay@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On December 1, 2015 at approximately 2250 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 100 block of East Rio Lindo Street reference a possible shooting victim. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. Unfortunately, the victim died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the homicide. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as 20 year old Antonio Carbajal of Oxnard. Carbajal was located and arrested for homicide.

This is Oxnard’s twelfth homicide of the year.

Detectives are still investigating the case. If you witnessed this incident or have information about this incident, you are encouraged to call Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174. 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: 12/2/15 1730 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest for Possession of a Stolen Firearm by a Felon
DATE/TIME:	March 3, 2016 / 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	4000 Block South “J” St
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jordy Carrillo, 18-yeay-old Oxnard resident Francisco Rojo, 23-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Jared Battles, Officer, (805) 385-7600 jared.battles@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS: On March 3, 2016, at about 2:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded with officers from the Ventura County Probation Agency to conduct a probation compliance check at the residence of known gang members.

When officers arrived they attempted to contact two known probationers in the driveway. One subject, later identified as Jordy Carrillo, fled into the residence. As officers gave chase through the house, Carrillo discarded a loaded handgun. Carrillo was previously convicted of several felonies and is prohibited from possessing firearms. The handgun was determined to be stolen out of the city of Moorpark. The other subject, Francisco Rojo, had previously been served with one of Oxnard’s civil gang injunctions and was currently in violation of those terms.

Carrillo was arrested for resisting arrest, numerous gun violations and possession of a stolen firearm. Rojo was arrested for violating the gang injunction and for violating his probation.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safetyas part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477.
You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 3, 2016 / 7:19 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang members in possession of a handgun
DATE/TIME:	12/28/09 1554 Hours
LOCATION:	2500 Block of El Dorado
VICTIM/S:	State of California
SUSPECT/S:	Hugo Sanchez (7/23/91), Edwind Zavala (12/8/88), Alberto Ortega (11/28/87) and several other juvenile gang members and gang associates
WITNESS/ES:	Anonymous
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jack Kujawa, OPD Special Enforcement Unit

DETAILS:

On the above date and time officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of El Dorado in the city of Oxnard regarding a subject in possession of a handgun. This street has been the scene of multiple gang related assaults in the past, including multiple gang related shootings. Patrol officers and Under Cover officers from the Special Enforcement Unit responded to the area. When the undercover officers arrived they observed a subject fitting the description that the reporting party had given in the area. The under cover officers identified this subject and an additional subject associating with him as documented gang members. These subjects were Hugo Sanchez and Edwind Zavala. When uniformed officers arrived in the area 4 of the subjects, including the two above mentioned adults, fled northbound along an access road adjacent to the agricultural field in the area. 5 others were detained at the scene. The 4 subjects who fled northbound were ultimately located and detained. These four subjects were arrested for delaying/obstructing police. Ortega also initially gave a false name to police, and was arrested for providing false information to police. Of the 5 subjects who did not run, 3 were cited and released at the scene for violation of probation. Each of them had gang terms, and they were in violation for associating with each other. After the subjects were detained, police searched the subjects and surrounding area for firearms. Police officers located a loaded revolver in the rear yard of a residence along the path that the four subjects who fled had taken.

An investigation is continuing.