John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Robbery
DATE/TIME:	March 10, 2010 8:20 PM
LOCATION:	Colonia Rd at Anita Ave
VICTIM(S):	20 year old Male resident of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Gutierrez, Marco 18 years, of Oxnard Male juvenile of Oxnard
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Ron Whitney, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:

DETAILS:

On March 10, 2010, at about 8:20 PM, Oxnard Police Officers Terry Dobrosky and Juanita Suarez observed a vehicle speeding near Anita and Colonia Rd in Oxnard. The officers observed the car stop, and the occupants contacting two individuals who were walking. The officers learned that the two persons observed walking had just attempted to rob by force a 20 year old Oxnard resident, who was in the car. The robbery was interrupted by a relative of the victim, and the occupants of the car were attempting to locate the suspects when the officers observed them.

Gutierrez and the juvenile were arrested without further incident. The victim received minor injuries as a result of the attempted robbery.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a handgun
DATE/TIME:	April 14, 2010 at approximately 1930 Hours
LOCATION:	1400 block of Doris Avenue
VICTIM(S):	15 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Several Hispanic males unknown clothing
VICTIM VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Alex Arnett

DETAILS:

On 4/14/10 at approximately 1930 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to an armed robbery that occurred in the 1400 block of Doris Avenue. The victim was not injured.

The victim stated he was in the 1400 block of Doris Avenue when he was contacted by several Hispanic males. The Hispanic males demanded property from the victim. When the victim refused to hand over his property the one of the suspects brandished a firearm. The suspects took the property and then fled.

Witnesses to the incident or anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Roger Garcia at (805) 385-7688. If you have information and wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

The investigation is ongoing.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fireworks Enforcement
DATE/TIME:	4^thof July Weekend
LOCATION:	Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Special Projects Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	SAA, (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

In 2009 the 238-officer Oxnard Police Department deployed 128 officers on July 4^th. Between May 1^st and July 5^th 2009 there were 303 total fireworks disturbance calls. 175 of those were received on July 4^th. Officers issued $28,950 in civil fines for the use or possession of fireworks. 125 pounds of fireworks were seized.

As staggering as those numbers are, the last three years has witnessed a decrease in fireworks-related disturbances. Fewer citations have been issued. And, the number of fireworks confiscated has decreased.

However, residents are still intolerant of fireworks in their neighborhoods. They cite being surprised by the “loud pops,” fireworks-related noise at late hours, and the terror pets and other animals experience. Coupled with the potential for human tragedy, Oxnard residents have made a compelling case for the continued ban of fireworks.

Visitors and residents are encouraged to attend the spectacular Fireworks by the Sea in the Channel Islands Harbor Sunday night, July 4^th and not possess or otherwise use fireworks.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-1-10

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	? Suspect Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Attempted Kidnapping, Hit & Run, and Drunk Driving ? Father and Son Team-Up to Take Suspect into Custody
DATE/TIME:	08-23-2010 at 0831 hours 08-23-2010 at 0838 hours
LOCATION:	Vineyard Ave. and Oxnard Blvd. Doris Ave. and C St.
VICTIM(S):	#1: 69 year-old male Oxnard resident #2: 35 year-old female Oxnard resident #3: 20 year-old female Oxnard resident
VICTIM VEHICLE:	#1: 2000 Cadillac Escalade #2: 2003 Toyota Sequoia #3: 2003 Volkswagen Beetle
WITNESS(ES):	David Stratmann, Sr., 41 years of Oxnard David Stratmann, Jr., 19 years of Oxnard
SUSPECT:	Calvin Bibian, 18 years, of Oxnard
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black 1999 Honda Civic 4-door
PREPARED BY:	Commander Tom Chronister, (805) 385-7746

DETAILS:

An Oxnard man was arrested this morning for a hit and run, battery on one of the victim drivers, and a later, attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon and drunk driving.

This morning at 0831 hours, Oxnard police received a call of a hit and run at the intersection of Vineyard Ave. and Oxnard Blvd. A black Honda Civic (suspect vehicle) rear-ended a Cadillac Escalade (Victim #1), pushing the Escalade into a third vehicle, a Toyota Sequoia (Victim #2). The driver of the Escalade got out of his vehicle to make contact with the driver of the Civic. The driver of the Civic (Suspect Bibian) punched Victim #1 in the face and fled southbound on Oxnard Blvd.

At 0838 hours, Bibian was southbound on C Street and came to a stop at the intersection of Doris Ave. A green Volkswagen Beetle (Victim #3) pulled up behind the Civic at the stop sign. Bibian got out of his car and approached the Beetle with a metal flashlight. Bibian broke out the driver’s side window with the flashlight and unlocked the door. The driver of the Beetle slid across to the front passenger seat. Bibian ran around the car and broke out the passenger side window. Witnesses heard Bibian tell the female motorist, “You’re not going anywhere!” There is no relationship between Bibian and the victim.

Seeing this, a father-son team of Good Samaritans, David Stratmann, Sr. and David Stratmann, Jr., intervened during this attack. While attempting to subdue Bibian, Stratmann, Sr. was struck in the jaw with the flashlight by the suspect (resulting in the charge of assault with a deadly weapon). Both men tackled and held Bibian until the arrival of police.

Neither driver in the hit and run collision required medical attention for injuries sustained in the crash or the battery. Both vehicles suffered moderate damage and were driven from the scene.

Stratmann, Sr. did not require medical treatment for his injury; the female driver of the Beetle was also not injured in the attack.

Suspect Bibian was transported by ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries sustained during the crimes he committed and during his detention.

Bibian will be booked into the Ventura County Jail later today on charges of misdemeanor hit and run, misdemeanor battery, attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment, felony assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor drunk driving. Bail will be set at a later time.

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:	Multi location search warrants and arrests
DATE/TIME:	9/30/2010 1330 hours
LOCATION:	Various locations throughout the City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	28 year old male, Oxnard resident 17 year old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	S1: Jose Chavez, Oxnard resident S2: Hector Gutierrez, Oxnard resident S3: Male Juvenile 17 years old, Oxnard resident S4: Male Juvenile 17 years old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or email: christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Dan Whitmer (805) 385-7547 or email: danielwhitmer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 9/04/10 at 0044 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 4900 block of Petit Drive reference a stabbing victim. When officers arrived they located a victim that suffered four stab wounds and other injuries as a result of the suspects hitting him with bats and poles. The victim was transported to VCMC where he was treated for his injuries and later released. A 17 year old female, who was walking with the victim, was also assaulted and sustained several contusions to her arms and ribs.

During the course of the investigation, the Graffiti Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit identified several suspects. On 9/28/10 and 9/30/10, the Oxnard Police Department served search warrants at seven locations throughout the City of Oxnard in connection with this investigation. Two adults, Jose Chavez (3/27/92) and Hector Gutierrez (12/28/91), and two male juveniles were arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon for the violent assault of the two victims.

Investigators believe this crime was a result of an ongoing feud between taggers and gang members. If you have information on this crime please contact Senior Detective Dan Whitmer at (805) 385-7547 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	422 PC criminal threats, 136.1 PC dissuading a witness / victim, 11359 HS possession of marijuana for sales, 273a(b) PC cruelty to a minor
DATE/TIME:	1-30-11 / 0815 hours
LOCATION:	3400 block of Frankfort Court, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	17 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Daniel Donn Collins, 41 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Greg Hebert, 805-385-7636
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	greg.hebert@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1/30/11, at about 0825 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a residence in the 3400 block of Frankfort Court reference a 911 hang up call. Officers contacted the residents and learned that Collins had made threats to harm the victim. When the victim attempted to call the police, Collins tried to take the phone from him.

During the investigation, officers saw several weapons, a quantity of marijuana and other paraphernalia in the bedroom of Collins. A search warrant was authored for the residence.

During the search, nine rifles, one shotgun, three handguns, thousands of rounds of ammunition, marijuana and other paraphernalia were located in the bedroom of Collins. Collins was arrested for the above listed charges. Collins was booked into Ventura County Jail with a bail increase requested for $300,000.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Brandishing of a firearm
DATE/TIME:	09/08/11, 1539 hrs
LOCATION:	300 Block Rosa St.
VICTIM(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Robin Whitney
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Robin Whitney, (805) 385-7746

DETAILS:
On 09/08/11, at approximately 1540 hours, officers were dispatched to a call of a possible shooting that just occurred in the 300 block of Rosa St. in Oxnard. Upon arrival, officers were unable to locate any victim. Officers interviewed several witnesses that reported there was a confrontation involving two groups, during which one of the involved parties possibly fired a weapon at the opposing group. Officers were informed that the involved parties were seen fleeing in various directions. Witnesses advised that one of suspects was armed with an unknown type of firearm and possibly fled into a residence in the 200 block of Rosa St. After an exhaustive preliminary investigation and a tactical response, officers were unable to locate a victim, suspect, or crime scene. The event lasted approximately an hour and a half.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600 and request to speak to Officer Michael Bocanegra.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 09/08/11, 1855 hrs

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Police Pursuit and Arrest for Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Police Officer

DATE/TIME:

9/19/11 2100 hours

LOCATION:

2000 block of Mono Street

VICTIM(S):

Oxnard Police Officer, Name withheld

SUSPECT(S):

Brian Brackrog, 33 year old Oxnard resident

WITNESS(ES):

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

LOSS:

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Christopher Williams

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211
Christopher.Williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 9/19/11 at approximately 2100 hours, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Mono Street in regards to a reported fight. When officers arrived they attempted to contact the driver of a vehicle that was allegedly involved. The driver of the vehicle accelerated towards the officer, forcing the officer to jump back to avoid being hit. When the driver of the vehicle failed to stop for the officers, a pursuit ensued.

The pursuit lasted approximately 15 minutes and the speed ranged from 10-15 mph. The pursuit was contained to a five to six block area in the Rio Linda neighborhood. The driver stopped his vehicle prior to running over spike strips that officers had set up. The driver was taken into custody without incident. He was identified as Brian Brackrog, a 33 year old Oxnard resident. Brackrog is on parole and had an outstanding warrant. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail and charged with the outstanding warrant, a parole violation, and assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/19/11 2340 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of homicide suspect
DATE/TIME:	October 21, 2011 at about 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	1600 N. Rose
VICTIM(S):	Sheryl Tye
SUSPECT(S):	Nathan Preston, 28
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Det. Jeff Kay
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174

DETAILS:
On October 21, 2011 at 5:30 p.m., detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit arrested 28-year-old Nathan Lamont Preston of Oxnard for the murder of his mother, Sheryl Tye. Preston was later booked into Ventura County Jail for murder. Preston’s bail is set at $500,000.

Tye’s murder occurred in the 2000 block of North Ventura Road, on 10/9/11. Members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau and the Special Enforcement Unit have been actively investigating this crime since the night it occurred. Oxnard Police are continuing to investigate this crime. Members of the public are asked to call Detective Jeff Kay at 805.385.8174 with any information.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/21/2011, 8:50 p.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed robberies (handgun)
DATE/TIME:	November 10, 2011 8:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	Circle K store,1954 N. Ventura Rd. & 7-Eleven store, 2201 E. Channel Islands Blvd.
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	S-1 Christian Perez, 20 (Oxnard resident) S-2 Marcos Ortiz, 18 (Port Hueneme resident) S-3 Timothy Villasenor, 18 (Oxnard resident)
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:	Cash
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams Christopher.Williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk (805) 385-7796 Steven.funk@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On November 9, 2011 at about 11:30 p.m. Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the Circle K store located at 1954 North Ventura Road, regarding a robbery with a handgun that had just occurred. The suspects were last seen running north bound towards Azalea Street. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspects.

About 40 minutes later, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the 7-Eleven store located on East Channel Islands Blvd. regarding a second armed robbery where the description of the suspects was similar to the robbery on North Ventura Road. The suspects were last seen north bound on El Dorado Avenue.

On November 10, 2011 at about 1:02 a.m., officers were dispatched to the rear of the 7-Eleven store located at Fifth St. and Ventura Rd. regarding suspicious people casing the business. Officers contacted three people in a vehicle to the rear of the store. Suspect #2 tried to run away but was apprehended a short distance away. All three suspects were identified as taking part in the two previous robberies. It appears that the three suspects were attempting a third robbery but were taken into custody prior to completing the robbery.

None of the victims was injured during either robbery and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with further information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Detective Steven F. Funk at (805) 385-7796, e-mail stevenfunk@oxnardpd.org .

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/10/11 9:30 a.m.