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.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon & Mayhem
DATE/TIME:	11/5/10, 11:42 p.m.
LOCATION:	The Camelot Room (bar) 1331 W. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	23-year old female, Oxnard resident 40-year old female, Oxnard resident. (Name(s) Withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	33-year old black female 26-year old black female
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steven Funk
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk #385-7796

DETAILS:

On 11/5/10 at approximately 11:42 P.M., officers responded to a fight at the Camelot Room Bar located at 1331 W. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard. District Police Officers conducting a bike patrol in the area arrived just as the fight appeared to be breaking up. They located one victim with a significant laceration to her face and the top of her head. During the investigation, it was learned that the suspects began to attack the younger victim in the bar and, when the older victim tried to intervene, she was cut on the face and head by one of the suspects. The incident may have been precipitated by an argument between one of the victims and one of the suspects over an uninvolved male.

The suspects fled the area by jumping over a back fence from the business. The younger victim received only minor injuries requiring no medical attention. The older victim was transported by Gold Coast Ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center with severe lacerations to her face and head.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Steven F. Funk at (805) 385-7796, e-mail [email protected] or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. To give an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery and Assault
DATE/TIME:	5/31/11 0700 hours
LOCATION:	600 block of West Kamala
VICTIM(S):	40 year old, Oxnard resident (Name Withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, mustache, wearing dark clothing
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff McGreevy (805) 385-3982 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 5-31-11 about 0700 hours, Oxnard PD units were dispatched to the 600 block of W. Kamala regarding an assault victim. During the investigation, it was revealed that the victim was asleep when he was attacked with a metal object by a male acquaintance. The victim was able to escape and the suspect fled on foot with property stolen from the victim.

The 40 year old Oxnard resident was attacked by an acquaintance that he had allowed to sleep in his home and it appears the attack was unprovoked. The suspect has been described as a male Hispanic 25-30 wearing dark clothing. He has a mustache and was unshaven. The Oxnard Police Department is actively investigating this case and attempting to identify the suspect. The victim was treated for non life threatening head injuries.