Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Bank robbery – Citibank
DATE/TIME	January 25, 2012 at 11:51 a.m.
LOCATION	2900 block of Saviers Road
SUSPECT(S):	White or light-skinned Hispanic male; late 50’s, grey hair, grey mustache, 5’10” 200 lbs.
SUSPECT VEHICLE	Dark box-shaped vehicle
PREPARED BY	Detective Jose Velazquez
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

On January 25, 2012, at about 11:51 a.m., a male suspect entered the Citibank located in the 2900 block of Saviers Road. The suspect approached the teller window and handed him a note that demanded money and stated he was armed. The teller handed an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect. The suspect fled the bank in a southern direction. The suspect possibly fled in a dark “box” shaped vehicle.

Oxnard police officers and investigators responded and interviewed several witnesses. FBI agents also assisted in the investigation. Investigators are currently working several leads.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jose Velazquez at (805) 385-3982. 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.

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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	Sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint – RESULTS
DATE/TIME	January 28, 2012 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard
CONTACT	Senior Officer Jamie Brown 805-385-7749

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints on January 28, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The first checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Channel Islands Blvd at “M” St. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Harbor Boulevard at Fifth Street.

Officers screened 594 motorists who passed through the checkpoints. Officers conducted five DUI investigations that lead to the arrest of two drivers for DUI.

Seventeen drivers were issued citations for various drivers’ license violations. Fivevehicles were towed. Thirteen drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and four drivers were cited for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license.

The Oxnard PD will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These DUI operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind you that if you see an impaired driver – dial 911.

The checkpoints are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration.

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

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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	Robbery Citibank *Update*
DATE/TIME	January 25, 2012 11:51 a.m. February 2, 2012 at about 11:40 a.m. suspect was arrested in the 700 block of West Pleasant Valley Rd.
LOCATION	2900 block of Saviers Road
SUSPECT	Roy Chris Jimenez 11-18-1960, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Christopher Williams [email protected]
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

On February 1, 2012, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit obtained information that Roy Jimenez had committed the bank robbery at Citibank, located at 2900 Saviers Road, on January 25, 2012.

On February 2, 2012, at about 11:40 a.m., investigators contacted Jimenez at his residence in the 700 block of west Pleasant Valley Road. He was arrested and taken into custody without incident. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail for bank robbery. Because this is still an active investigation, no further details will be released until the conclusion of the investigation.

Text of original news release:
On January 25, 2012, at about 11:51 a.m., a male suspect entered the Citibank located in the 2900 block of Saviers Road. The suspect approached the teller window and handed him a note that demanded money and stated he was armed. The teller handed an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect. The suspect fled the bank in a southern direction. The suspect possibly fled in a dark “box” shaped vehicle.

Oxnard police officers and investigators responded and interviewed several witnesses. FBI agents also assisted in the investigation. Investigators are currently working several leads.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jose Velazquez at (805) 385-3982. 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.

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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	Collision and downed power lines on Oxnard Blvd.
DATE/TIME	Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 12:44 p.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard Blvd and Wooley Road
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

(Oxnard, CA) On Thursday, April 19, 2012 at about 12:44 p.m., Oxnard PD officers and fire personnel responded to a traffic collision in the 1000 block of Oxnard Boulevard – State Route 1. Upon arrival, officers found that a green sedan, driven by a 17-year-old male, had collided with an electrical transformer located in the parking lot of the Cabo Restaurant at 1041 S. Oxnard Boulevard. The collision caused the high-voltage lines that span across Wooley Road to fall onto the roadway creating a severe electrical hazard for both motorists and pedestrians. The downed power lines also disrupted power to several surrounding businesses and traffic control signals in the immediate area.

Southern California Edison officials responded to the scene and are currently working on replacing the downed lines and restoring power to the affected businesses.

To facilitate repairs, Wooley Road between “C” Street and Oxnard Boulevard (Five Points) will remain closed in both directions. Edison officials say that the repairs will take several hours and estimate a completion time of 2:00 a.m. on Friday. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes.

The driver of the sedan was not injured in the collision. Investigators are trying to determine why he veered off the road.

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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	Oxnard PD Phone Lines Down
DATE/TIME	May 19, 2012 / 5:26 p.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard Police Dept. Communications Center
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Whitmer
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

The Oxnard Police/Fire Communications Center is currently experiencing a phone malfunction and the Ventura County Sheriff is currently answering all 911 calls for the city of Oxnard.

VCSO is forwarding the information and Oxnard Police and Fire are still handling all police, fire and medical calls for the City.

If anyone is trying to reach the Communications Center for a non-emergency situation please contact the following cell phone numbers to reach a Dispatcher directly:

(805)754-1943
(805)754-1949
(805)754-1961
(805)754-4177
(805)754-4190

AT&T is working on fixing the phone problem.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	DUI / Driver’s license checkpoint – results
DATE/TIME	Friday, May 25, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION	City of Oxnard
CONTACT	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DUI Checkpoint Nets One Arrest
Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on May 25th, at w/b Pleasant Valley Road @ “C” St and s/b Oxnard Blvd @ Eighth St between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint lowers DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints is the deterrent effects it has on those who might drive drunk or drugged impaired. This also creates an awareness and encourages everyone to use sober designated drivers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.

[1,009] Vehicles Screened
[1] DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested
[0] DUI-Drug impaired suspects arrested
[0] Suspects arrested for illegal drugs (possession/transportation/sales)
[21] Drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
[0] Arrested on other Criminal Charges
[26] Citations issued

Oxnard Police Department will be conducting another DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on June 30^th and DUI saturation Patrol on weekend nights in our ongoing commitment to lowering deaths and injuries upon our streets and highways.

The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Shooting
DATE/TIME	Friday, July 13, 2012 at about 10:30 p.m.
LOCATION	700 block of South F Street, Oxnard
VICTIM	41-year-old male, Oxnard resident
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

(Oxnard, CA) On July 13, 2012, at about 10:30 p.m., Oxnard PD officers responded to a shooting victim in the 700 block of South “F” St. When they arrived they contacted a man who had sustained a gunshot wound. The 41-year-old victim was immediately transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery and was listed in critical but stable condition. The victim is an Oxnard resident.

The motive of the shooting is unknown.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jose Velazquez at (805) 385-3982. 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.

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Auto Burglary Suspects Arrested
DATE/TIME:	8/24/12 1350 Hours
LOCATION:	Hemlock Street @ Patterson Road
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Two 15 year old juveniles – both Oxnard residents
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Alex Arnett 805-385-7746

DETAILS:
On 8/24/12 at approximately 1350 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to an auto burglary that just occurred at the intersection of Hemlock Street at Patterson Road. The suspects entered a locked vehicle and removed property. A witness to the burglary followed the suspects until the police officers arrived.

The police officers detained the two juveniles. The juveniles were later positively identified by the witness as the burglars. The property stolen by the burglars was recovered a short distance away.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8-24-12 / 1640

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault (victim struck with a hammer)
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, 10-20-12, 1816 hours
LOCATION:	9^th Street at Rialto Street
VICTIM(S):	Male (NFD)
SUSPECT(S):	Five males
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Dark blue Nissan Sentra or dark blue Mazda
LOSS:	Minor to moderate injury
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETAILS: On 10-20-12, at 1816 hours, officers responded to 9^th Street at Rialto Street re: an assault where one victim was struck with a hammer.

Officers learned that five males in a blue Nissan Sentra or Mazda approached two male subjects. One of the victims was able to escape. The other was struck in the back and right arm by a hammer-wielding suspect. This victim sustained minor to moderate injuries. The suspects fled in the vehicle described above.

Residents with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7650. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Violent Crime Hotline at (8050 982-707 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contact.aspx to submit a tip.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10-21-12, 0030 hours

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 Department seeking independent review of incidents
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, November 8, 2012 1545 hours
PREPARED BY:	Assistant Chief Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Chief Jeri Williams, (805) 385-7624, [email protected]

DETAILS:
Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams is seeking the services of an independent reviewing agency to examine two recent fatal incidents that involved the Oxnard Police Department.

The first incident involves the June 23, 2012 death of 26 year-old Oxnard resident Robert Ramirez, who was reported to have been overdosing on methamphetamine. The second incident concerns the October 13, 2012 shooting death of 21 year-old Oxnard resident Alfonso Limon.

On October 25, 2012, Chief Williams contacted the Office of Independent Review (OIR) to begin discussions concerning comprehensive reviews of both incidents. On November 6, 2012, Chief Williams and her executive staff met with representatives from OIR.

OIR is a civilian oversight group that was created by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2001 for the review of police incidents. OIR makes recommendations where appropriate. OIR currently monitors the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and provides legal advice to ensure that allegations of deputy misconduct are thoroughly, effectively, and fairly investigated. As it carries out its responsibilities, OIR maintains contacts with state and federal prosecutors, as well as civil rights groups and community organizations.

Prior to seeking an independent reviewing agency, Chief Williams had previously sent letters to California Attorney General Kamala Harris, extending an assurance of the Oxnard Police Department’s cooperation and access to information related to the cases. A similar letter was also sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in late July.

The independent review process is designed to be a systemic evaluation, looking
at how critical incidents are handled, investigated and reviewed. An independent review of these incidents can also potentially serve as a learning opportunity, providing the Department and its officers with additional tools to address future critical incidents.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 8, 2012 1545 hours