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 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]
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.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Graffiti Vandals in Custody
DATE/TIME:	3/26/10 at 1405 hours
LOCATION:	Drainage Ditch south of Buckaroo Ave. and Winchester Dr.
SUSPECT(S):	13 year-old male from Oxnard 14 year-old male from Oxnard
LOSS:	$20,000
PREPARED BY:	Officer Daniel Casse
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Thomas 805-385-7660

DETAILS:

On 3/26/10 at 1405 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were monitoring the drainage canal to the rear of the Wagon Wheel Ice Skating Rink reference ongoing graffiti to the walls and canal.

Officers observed two male juveniles engaging in acts of graffiti vandalism. After additional officers arrived to assist, the juveniles were taken into custody. Further investigation revealed the juveniles were responsible for over 65 acts of graffiti in the area.

Both juveniles were released to their parents pending court appearance. As part of the court process, the Department plans to seek restitution in the amount of $20,000.

Officers will continue to monitor locations throughout Oxnard for violators as part of the City’s “zero tolerance” approach to graffiti vandalism. Those that engage in this type of destructive behavior will be faced with fines, community service, and probation.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Cinco de Mayo DUI Saturation Patrol
DATE/TIME:	May 5th, 2010 1800 – 2400 hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator

DETAILS:

For the Cinco de Mayo holiday, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit deployed four officers to conduct DUI saturation patrol between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and midnight.

These officers stopped 40 vehicles, conducted seven DUI investigations, and arrested three drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol. Two of these drivers had blood alcohol levels that were over double the legal limit of .08. Officers also issued 21 citations to drivers for various vehicle code violations. Five of the drivers stopped did not have a valid drivers license.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind you to drive sober, drive safely, and buckle up. We also ask that you call 911 to report drunk drivers.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue conducting DUI saturation patrols on various nights of the week and holidays in an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our community and roadways safer. These operations are funded through grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) though the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary Attempted Robbery
DATE/TIME:	8-13-10/1200 AM
LOCATION:	100 block of North Oxnard Boulevard 100 block of North “C” Street
VICTIM(S):	Withheld (suspects are gang members)
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Roman (18 year old Oxnard resident) Christopher Andrade (19 year old Oxnard resident) 17 year old juvenile
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Personal Property (Value $20.00)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Charles Buttell

DETAILS:

On 8-13-10 Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a burglary in progress to a business in the 100 block of North Oxnard Boulevard. Officers contacted an employee at the business and learned that he was the victim of an attempted robbery. No property was taken during the attempted robbery. The suspects fled the area on foot, however they were followed by an independent witness. The suspects were seen entering another closed business in the 100 block of North “C” Street and removing property. When officers arrived they located the suspects in the area and they were arrested. The property that was taken was recovered. Suspects Roman and Andrade were booked into Ventura County Jail. The juvenile was booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Chip Buttell at 805-385-7665, or Ventura County 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:	Shooting Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	8/12/10 2200
LOCATION:	Woolley Road and Oxnard Blvd
VICTIM(S):	31 year old Oxnard resident 19 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Frank Williams a 24 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams

DETAILS:

On 8/5/10 at approximately 1829 hours Oxnard Police were dispatched to the 900 block of South Ventura Road regarding a shooting that had just occurred. When officers arrived they located two victims that had sustained gunshot wounds. One of the victims had sustained a gunshot wound to his right arm and the other victim had sustained two gunshot wounds to his left hand. Both victims were transported to VCMC where they treated for their injuries and later released.

Police located the suspect vehicle in the area of Mills and Main Street in the City of Ventura. When the vehicle stopped three of occupants fled from the vehicle while one occupant stayed in the vehicle. One of the suspects that fled from the vehicle was located and arrested.

During the course of the investigation, Violent Crimes Unit Investigators were able to identify Frank Williams, a 24 year old Oxnard resident, as one of the occupants of the vehicle who fled on foot. On 8/12/10 at approximately 2200 hours members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit located Williams in the area of Woolley Road and Oxnard Blvd. Williams was taken into custody and charged with various felony charges relating to the shooting incident.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit are actively looking for the outstanding suspect. If you have any further information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Marostica at (805) 486-6228 or you can remain anonymous by contacting Ventura County 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:	Burglary arrest
DATE/TIME:	08/16/10; 1030 hours
LOCATION:	1600 block S. Oxnard Bl.
VICTIM(S):	withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Villareal (31 yrs)
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Mike Van Atta
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Mike Van Atta 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 08/16/2010 at approximately 1030 hours, Officers of the Oxnard Police Department received information about a stolen vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 1600 block of S. Oxnard Bl. Investigators from the Ventura County Auto Theft Taskforce (VENCAT) conducted surveillance on the vehicle. After a suspect was observed inside the vehicle attempting to remove the stereo from the dash, uniformed Oxnard Police Officers attempted to contact the suspect. The suspect saw officers approaching and fled on foot. Oxnard Police K-9, Cody, was deployed after the suspect refused to stop at the order of officers. Cody apprehended the suspect in the 1700 block of Gisler Ave.

Suspect, Joseph Villareal (31 years) was arrested for burglary and possession of stolen property.