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 DRAGG Car and Program heading to Las Vegas for International Show, see it off today
DATE/TIME:	Friday, November 1, 2013 / 2:00pm
LOCATION:	2250 Celsius Unit P Oxnard CA 93030
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff, DRAGG Inc. Director Charles.Woodruff@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: New Oxnard Police DRAGG Car (photo rendering below) and Program to be featured by Ford Motor Company for the 2013 International SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV next week. Come see the car off, loaded onto a truck that will transport it, today, Friday November 1, 2013 at 2:00pm (location and details above.)

How can fast cars keep kids off the streets and focused on their future? Nationally, with homicide being the second leading cause for death for youth ages 10 to 24, there is a lot at stake. In Oxnard, California, 30% of the teens are under the age of 18. The youth today are pelted with daily temptations… why not make it something positive? Sergeants Charles Woodruff and Daniel Shrubb of the Oxnard Police Department took these statistics to heart. They started the Drag Racing Against Gangs and Graffiti (DRAGG) youth mentoring program. It is a unique non-profit after school program for young people ages 16 to 18 that has heads turning and has caught the eye and interest of the next generation of automotive consumers. DRAGG’s objective is to provide the next generation with a positive learning environment while introducing them to career opportunities in the automotive industry, driver safety, leadership skills and the value of customer service. Program participants also receive high school credit for program participation.

They began with a car, a 2006 Mustang GT energized with a V-2 Vortech Supercharger, Borla exhaust and a head turning police package compete with lights and siren. With 500 horsepower, it is the magnet that attracts the kids to learn more! For the 16 to 18-age group it is all about speed and flash! DRAGG comes with both. What better way to help the next generation stay focused on their future. This car was featured at the 2011 SEMA car exhibit.

With the assistance of the Ford Motor Company, we are BACK for the 2013 SEMA Show and we have made our concept car a reality! This unique “rally” themed Ford Focus ST Police vehicle is the real deal! It’s all the aggressive rally appeal with the law enforcement flavor. This eye catching Focus ST includes a turbo-charged engine with inter-cooler system that is sure to focus kids on the road to success.

Look for our unveiling event in November 2013! If you would like to learn more about our program, please contact us at 805-97DRAGG (805-975-3244). In addition, we provide progress on our program and shop projects on our website take a cruise by at
www.DRAGGTeam.com. A Youth Automotive Program Racing For Success!

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Juvenile Gun Arrest
DATE/TIME:	11/13/13 at approximately 1400 hours
LOCATION:	1100 block North “F” Street
SUSPECT(S):	16 year old juvenile, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Cody J Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Cody J Collet, cody.collet@oxnardpd.org (805)486-6228

DETAILS: On 11/13/13 at approximately 1400 hours, Oxnard police officers were patrolling the 1100 block of North F Street. The officers made contact with several juveniles in Eastwood Park. During the contact, one of the male juveniles was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm. The juvenile was arrested for several firearms violations.

If anyone has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard police department at (805) 385-7796. 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: 11/14/13 at 0756 hours

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:	12/18/13, 1600 hours
LOCATION:	300 Block of Robert Avenue
VICTIM(S):	David Salazar, 59 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, Major Crimes 805-385-7763, christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ken Tougas, Major Crimes 805-200-5669 ken.tougas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On Monday 12/16/13, at 0847 hours, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Robert Avenue regarding an unresponsive male. Officers arrived and found a deceased male subject on the side yard of the residence.

On 12/18/13, an autopsy was performed on David Salazar, a 59 year old Oxnard resident, and his death was ruled a homicide. At this time, investigators don’t know the motive and are attempting to establish what occurred. This is Oxnard’s thirteenth homicide of the year. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. 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. The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/18/13 / 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:	Firearms and Narcotic Arrest
DATE/TIME:	1/15/14 at 2318 hrs.
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Blvd. @ Dupont Street
SUSPECT(S):	Angel Garcia, 19 years Angel Barden, 19 years
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	2013 Silver Nissan Sentra
PREPARED BY:	Neail Holland, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda, (805) 385-7600 eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1/15/14, at about 2318hrs, Oxnard Police Officer Mike Gens was conducting traffic enforcement on Channel Islands Boulevard in Oxnard. He stopped and detained a vehicle for speeding and contacted both occupants. The passenger, Angel Barden, had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and was arrested.

Following the arrest, and exercising Barden’s probation terms allowing the vehicle to be searched, a loaded firearm was found under the passenger seat where Barden had been seated. Barden was searched and about two and a half grams of methamphetamine was found in his pocket.

The rest of the vehicle was searched and about nine ounces of marijuana was found in the trunk, along with packaging and a scale.

Angel Garcia, the driver, was arrested for transportation and possession of marijuana for sale. Barden, the passenger, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of a loaded firearm. Both were booked into Ventura County Jail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/16/14 0600 hours

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:	January 25, 2014 / 1657 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Road south of Ivywood Drive
PARTY 1:	David Jonathan Faalevao, 38 years, Ventura Resident
VEHICLE 1:	White, 2007 Ford Expedition
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On January 25, 2014, at about 4:57 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to intersection of Ventura Road and Ivywood Drive in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a single vehicle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a Ford Expedition, driven by David Jonathan Faalevao, was traveling southbound on Ventura Road and stopped for the red light in the left turn pocket at Ivywood Drive. According to witnesses and for an unknown reason, the vehicle started to slowly drift into the intersection and veer to the left while the traffic signal was still red. The vehicle then suddenly accelerated rapidly southbound on Ventura Road in the northbound lanes. After traveling a few hundred feet, the Expedition collided with a large tree and hedges that line the frontage road of Ventura Road from the northbound lanes. The collision caused the vehicle to flip onto its right side. Faalevao was the only occupant in the Expedition and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Firefighters from the Oxnard Fire Department arrived on scene and extricated Faalevao from the vehicle. Faalevao suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
(805) 385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest: Felon in Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	2/20/14 1930 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of N. “H” Street
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Petris, 32 year-old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer Keith Oblander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander (805) 385-7600

DETAILS : On 2-20-14, at approximately 1930 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a report of subjects disturbing in the 1900 block of N. “H” Street. Officers contacted Jose Petris, a 32 year-old male, who was seated in the driver’s seat of a vehicle.

During the course of the investigation, a loaded handgun was located inside of the vehicle and in Petris’ immediate possession. Petris, a convicted felon, was placed under arrest for carrying a concealed firearm within a vehicle, felon in possession of a firearm, and other related weapons charges. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle tampering, stolen property and assault arrest
DATE/TIME:	03/01/2014 @ 0700
LOCATION:	2^nd Street and H Street
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	16-year-old Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Chris Inglehart, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications, 805-385-7740

DETAILS:

On 03/01/2014 at 0700 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to 2^nd and H Streets reference a possible interrupted auto burglary. Several residents had confronted the suspect inside of a vehicle. The suspect got out, attempted to strike one of the witnesses with a bat, and then fled the area.

Officers responded to the area and were directed to the suspect’s location by an alert witness. The suspect, a 16-year-old Port Hueneme resident, was taken into custody without incident. A search of his property revealed property stolen from a previous auto burglary. The suspect was booked at Ventura County Juvenile Hall for vehicle tampering, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of stolen property.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an excellent example of a witness who saw suspicious activity, called the police, and provided the appropriate information.

If anyone has more information on this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 03/01/2014 @ 1549

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:	March 22, 2014 / 0609 hours
LOCATION:	Rice Avenue at Camino Del Sol
VICTIM:	Hispanic Male, 41 years, Residence unknown, (Name withheld pending notification of family)
PARTY 1:	36 year old male, Oxnard Resident
PARTY 2:	48 year old male, Port Hueneme Resident
PARTY 3:	57 year old female, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1:	Black, 2000 Nissan Maxima
VEHICLE 2:	Green, 1995 Ford Escort
VEHICLE 3:	Blue, 2002 Mercedes
PREPARED BY:	Officer Garrett Knowles, PatrolOfficer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On March 22, 2014, at about 6:09 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Camino Del Sol and Rice Avenue in reference to an injury traffic collision involving three vehicles.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a Nissan Maxima was traveling southbound on Rice Avenue and both a Ford Escort and a Mercedes SUV were driving northbound on Rice Avenue. As all three vehicles approached Camino Del Sol, the Nissan Maxima attempted to turn eastbound onto Camino Del Sol directly in front of the Ford Escort, causing a head on collision. The Mercedes SUV then collided into the Nissan Maxima.

Three occupants from the Ford Escort were transported to local hospitals. Two occupants sustained major injuries and a third occupant died as a result of his injuries. The driver of the Nissan Maxima and the Mercedes SUV were not injured.

Drugs or alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision. No witnesses to the accident have come forward; if anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at (805) 385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 22, 2014 at 1130 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: Scams target Oxnard Residents and Southern California Edison Customers
DATE/TIME:	03/28/14
LOCATION:	Citywide
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager (805) 385-7631 miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org Southern California Edison Media Contact: David Song, (626) 302-1203 or 24-hour media line at (626) 302-2255

DETAILS:The end of March brings the third installment of Oxnard Police’s Operation Safer & Stronger crime prevention public service announcement. This month the Oxnard Police Department is highlighting scams targeting Oxnard residents and business, as well as Southern California Edison customers.

“We have seen continuing telephone scam attempts targeting Oxnard and the central coast, since the start of the year – and continue to advise community members to be alert and cautious,’ said Miguel Lopez, Oxnard Police Community Affairs Manager. “As we understand, these calls are not coming from local numbers, instead from out of state, another country, or numbers that are hard to track. Often times, they are cold calls, that catch residents off-guard and demand immediate payment to avoid an interruption in service,” Lopez added.

Southern California Edison (SCE) is also advising customers to be aware of on-going telephone scams that are demanding immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity bills.

Imposters have been calling SCE customers – at home and businesses – telling them they must make immediate payment on past due bills or have their electric service disconnected. The callers are also demanding that payment be made through a prepaid cash card, such as a PayPal or Green Dot card. Further, SCE reports that 90% of these scams are targeting business, with a majority (80%) targeting minority and small businesses.

“We ask our customers to be alert to these calls that demand immediate payment and threaten service disconnection,” said Henry Martinez, SCE vice president of Safety, Security & Compliance. “Customers suspecting a fraudulent call should ask for the caller’s name, department and business phone number. If the caller refuses to provide this information, customers should terminate the call and report the incident immediately to local police or SCE at 800-655-4555.”

SCE also reminds customers to ask for identification when a stranger comes to the door or calls claiming to be a utility worker. SCE utility workers will provide verification, including their department and phone number, when asked.

In most cases, home visits by SCE are scheduled by the customer and SCE will confirm the appointment in writing. If there are any concerns, SCE and Oxnard Police suggest having the utility worker wait outside until their identity can be verified.

Oxnard residents and SCE customers should also note that:

·         An SCE employee will never ask for money in person.
·         If SCE does need to contact and call you, they would be calling from an 800-number. SCE never calls to collect payment.
·         Never reveal your credit card, ATM or calling card numbers (or PIN numbers) to anyone.
·         If someone calls and requests you leave your residence at a specific time for a utility-related cause, call the police. This could be a burglary set up by the caller.
·         Be suspicious of anyone who arrives at your house without an appointment asking to check an appliance, wiring, or suggesting that there may be some other electrical problem inside your residence

If you are a victim of such scam, you are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department to file a police report. Oxnard Police is working with corresponding prosecuting and other agencies that are investigating these crimes, nationwide.

The Operation Safer and Stronger initiative was launched by Chief of Police Jeri Williams in response to the increase in crime, especially the rise in preventable property crime. Oxnard Police has been releasing monthly public service announcements to target trends citywide, and offering crime prevention tips to address these challenges. In addition, bi-monthly public crime prevention seminars have been scheduled. The next Crime Prevention Seminars are scheduled for Thursday, April 17^th at Channel Islands High School Cafeteria and Friday, April 18^th at Hueneme High School Library, both from 6:00-7:30pm (both in English with Spanish translation available. To RSVP please contact Detective Crystal Walker at crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:   3/28/14 4:00pm.

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:	3/29/14 1127 hours
LOCATION:	4900 block of South “C” Street
VICTIM(S):	48 year old Oxnard resident, name withheld pending notification of next of kin
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato , (805) 385-7688 miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On March 29, 2014 at approximately 1127 hours, officers and EMS were dispatched to the 4900 block of South “C” Street regarding a subject not breathing. When officers and EMS arrived they located the female subject. Emergency responders pronounced her deceased at the scene.

The subject was a 48 year old Oxnard resident. Her name is being withheld until her family is notified. Investigators didn’t observe any signs of trauma on the victim and at this time don’t know the cause of death. Investigators are attempting to locate witnesses and establish what occurred.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. 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.