Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	12-8-12/0155 hours
LOCATION:	Cooper Road at Hayes Avenue
VICTIM(S):	20 year Male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	#1: HM, 20 to 30 years, in possession of a black handgun #2: HM, 20 to 30 years, shaved head #3: HM, 20 to 30 years.
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant Daniel.whitmer@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 12-8-12, at 0155 hours, officers were dispatched to Cooper Road at Hayes Avenue re: a carjacking that just occurred. A gray ’07 Dodge Magnum was taken by three HM’s 20 to 30 years. One was in possession of a black handgun. A second suspect was described as having a shaved head. The victim was forced to give the suspects his cash and a cell phone.

Two suspects fled in the Dodge Magnum while the third fled on foot on Grant Avenue.

The victim was not injured. An investigation is continuing.

Persons with information about this investigation may call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or visit the web site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

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:	December 20, 2012 / 1241 hours
LOCATION:	Beaumont Avenue and Langley Street
VICTIM(S):	Donald Gene Dent, 84, Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:	Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:On December 20, 2012, at about 12:41 p.m., Oxnard PD officers responded to the area of Beaumont Avenue and Langley Street after receiving a call of an injury collision. Upon arrival, officers and EMS personnel found that a gold Ford pick-up truck, driven by Donald G. Dent, had collided into a silver Dodge Caravan that was parked near the intersection.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Ford was traveling northbound on Beaumont Avenue towards Langley Street. The Dodge was parked southbound along the west curb of Beaumont Avenue. For unknown reasons, the Ford veered towards the right and collided into the parked vehicle.

Mr. Dent was transported to St. John’s Hospital where he was subsequently was pronounced dead. It is suspected that Mr. Dent suffered a heart attack just before the collision.

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

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon, False Imprisonment, and Brandishing of a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:	12-20-12, 2035 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block of Ventura Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Female, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	HM, 20-30 years, medium build, dark complexion
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jaime Miranda, (805) 385-7665
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda, (805) 385-7665

DETAILS:
On 12-20-12, at 2035 hours, a female shopper walked to her car parked in front of Marshall’s located in the 1800 Block of Ventura Boulevard. As she entered her car, a Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years, medium build and dark complexion grabbed her holding a knife to her. The male entered the vehicle with the victim and climbed over her and into the back seat. There he held a knife to her throat.

The female victim began honking her horn in an effort to gain the attention of persons in the parking lot. The suspect let go of the victim and fled on foot.

Oxnard police officers responded to the area and with the assistance of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office helicopter and its crew, conducted a search of the area. The suspect was not located.

The victim was not harmed.

Persons with additional information are encouraged to contact Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665 or remain anonymous calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS or http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

Date/Time Prepared: 12-21-12, 0014 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Murder
DATE/TIME:	03/11/13 1547 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of San Gorgonio
VICTIM(S):	20-Year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Detective John Sunia
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective John Sunia, (805) 486-7386 John.Sunia@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 03/11/13. at approximately 1547 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1900 Block of San Gorgonio Avenue reference a shooting victim. When officers arrived, they located a 20-year old victim suffering from three gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to VCMC and was listed in serious but stable condition. No witnesses or suspects were located.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call Detective John Sunia at (805) 486-7386. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the Violent Crimes Hotlines at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

Use http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Date / Prepared: 03-11-13, 1845 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Third suspect arrested for the 2009 murder of Alfredo Vargas
DATE/TIME:	April 2, 2013, 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	Homicide location: 2700 block of El Dorado Avenue, Oxnard Arrest location: Pleasant Valley Road / Perkins Road
VICTIM(S):	Alfredo Vargas
SUSPECT(S):	Jorge Cervantes, 19 Years of Age, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, Major Crimes Supervisor, (805) 385-7763, christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Mike Young, Major Crimes Unit (805) 385-7606 mike.young@oxnardpd.org

Jorge Cervantes

(OXNARD, Calif)– On April 2, 2013, at approximately 12:30 p.m., 19 year old Oxnard resident Jorge Cervantes was arrested for his role in the gang-motivated murder of Alfredo Vargas. Cervantes was arrested in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Perkins Road in Oxnard after officers observed him as a passenger in a vehicle. Cervantes was transported to the Ventura County Jail where he will be awaiting court proceedings along with the other two suspects that were arrested last week.

There are additional outstanding suspects in the Alfredo Vargas homicide and other investigations are being actively worked. These investigations include the 2006 murder of Oscar Gonzales, the 2009 murder of Ramiro Huerta, and the 2012 murder of Jose Gonzales. Investigators believe members of the Lemonwood Chiques criminal street gang are responsible for all of these murders.

The investigation into the murder of Alfredo Vargas is ongoing and members of the public are asked to contact Detective Mike Young at (805) 385-7606 or mike.young@oxnardpd.orgif they have any information about this or any other homicide case.

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 2, 2013, 02:00 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:	Attempt Homicide – Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	5/3/13 at approximately 1700 hours
LOCATION:	Napoleon Avenue @ Alexander Street
VICTIM(S):	18 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Possibly 4 Hispanic males, no further description
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Long (805) 486-6506 jeff.long@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 5/3/13 at approximately 1700 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Napoleon Avenue and Alexander Street regarding a fight with rocks and bottles. At the same time, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Sutter Place reference a stabbing victim. Both incidents are believed to be related.

Police believe the victim was confronted by approximately four Hispanic males at the intersection of Napoleon Avenue and Alexander Street. Words were exchanged and the victim was stabbed multiple times. The victim was able to flee the area and arrived in the 2000 block of Sutter Drive. Residents on Sutter Place noticed the victim and called the police.

The investigation is continuing.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. 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: 5/3/13 2045 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two people arrested on suspicion of marijuana sales
DATE/TIME:	May 8, 2013, 7:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	300 block Kiawah River Drive, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Mckee, 29 years old, Oxnard Resident Cameron Fletcher, 23 years old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Sergeant Charles Woodruff, Narcotics Unit (805) 385-7636, charles.woodruff@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective James Langford, Narcotics Unit (805) 385-7638, james.langford@oxnardpd.org

Robert McKee

Cameron Fletcher

(OXNARD, CALIF) On May 8^th 2013, at about 7:30 a.m., members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Kiawah River Drive in the City of Oxnard. The search warrant was part of a month long investigation regarding marijuana sales.

During the search of the residence, detectives located over 15 pounds of marijuana and other evidence indicating that sales of marijuana were being conducted from this residence. They also learned that the home where the sales were being conducted was within 1000 feet of a nearby elementary school.

Two of the residents, Robert Mckee and Cameron Fletcher, were arrested and booked into Ventura County Jail for sales of marijuana as well as conducting this type of illegal activity within 1000 feet of an elementary school.

This case would not have been possible if not for the several anonymous tips we received during the investigation. The Oxnard Police Department encourages anyone with information on this case to call Detective Langford at (805) 385-7638. We also encourage anyone with narcotic related information to call our Narcotic Hotline at (805) 982-7084 and leave an anonymous tip.

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man, 56, accused of lewd acts with a child
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	300 Block of Colonia Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld due to age of victim
SUSPECT(S):	Antonio Aldaco, 56 years of age from Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

1 (2) On Sunday, June 3, 2013, at about 6:00 p.m. Oxnard police officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of Colonia Road reference a sexual assault of a child.

When the officers got to the house, they spoke with the victim who identified Antonio Aldaco as the person that sexually assaulted her. Aldaco had fled the house before police arrived. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the suspect.

Anyone with information about Aldaco should call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Luis McArthur at (805) 385-7662. 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: June 3, 2013, 4:00 a.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Homicide
DATE/TIME:	7-9-2013 / 2055 Hours
LOCATION:	1400 Block of Casa San Carlos
VICTIM(S):	24 Year old male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld pending the investion
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Officer Martin Garcia
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collet (805) 385-7605

DETAILS:

On 7-9-13, at 2055 hours, the Oxnard Police Department received several calls of gunshots heard in the 1400 block of Casa San Carlos Lane. Upon arrival officers located one gunshot victim lying in the street. The victim, whose name is being withheld pending the investigation, was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. He is currently listed in serious condition.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Detective Cody Collet at (805) 385-7605. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call 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: 7-10-13 / 0007 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Pursuit and traffic collision
DATE/TIME:	7-11-13/4:25 PM
LOCATION:	Guava Street at “J” Street
VICTIM(S):	None
SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Fry Senior, Age 37, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 1999 Ford Explorer
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Jon Keller
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Jon Keller, (805) 385-6700, jon.keller@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7-11-13, at 4:25 P.M., Oxnard police officers attempted to stop a motorist for a traffic violation in the area of Hobson Way and 9^th Street. The vehicle sped away. A brief pursuit
ensued which covered less than one mile. When speeds reached 60 MPH on surface streets the pursuit was cancelled by officers in the interest of public safety.

The vehicle continued speeding S/B on “J” Street thru Wooley Road running a red light. The driver was seen by witnesses discarding illegal drugs out the vehicle window.

When the vehicle attempted to turn at “J” Street onto Guava Street it hit a curb and rolled over. Officers arrived on scene and arrested Post-Release Offender (PRO) Joseph Fry Senior, a 37-year old Oxnard resident. Fry suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision. No other persons were injured.

Fry was wanted for a misdemeanor warrant. Fry is also being held on a violation related to the “Post-release Offender Program” (PRO) which releases non-violent, and non-serious offenders from prison pursuant to Assembly Bill 109. Fry was charged with possession and transportation of illegal substances.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-11-13 / 7:30 PM