Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic and Safety Advisory: Back to School, this week
DATE/TIME:	8/26/13, 2:50pm
LOCATION:	Citywide
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805)385-7631 or miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: ( Oxnard, CA) With the beginning of school in Oxnard, the Oxnard Police Department would like to notify residents of increased traffic during peak times at all local elementary, middle, and high schools.

“This is always an exciting time of year for many in our city,” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams. “Children, parents, pedestrians, drivers, and crossing guards are encouraged to exercise safety-first as our families return to school,” she added.

The Oxnard Police Department has heard from community members and leaders who want to remind parents to give themselves extra time during school peak times to alleviate traffic or more dangerous conditions. Drivers are reminded that it is illegal to double and triple park to drop off or pick up students, and illegal U-turns are not only illegal, they can be dangerous.

Parents are reminded to drive carefully around school buses and children, and to be extra vigilant to ensure the continued safety of our school children and school crossing guards this time of year.

Oxnard Police remind drivers that it is very important to obey the posted speed limit and pay close attention to their surroundings at all times. Within a school zone, it is especially important to be alert, drive carefully, and follow the directions of the crossing guards.

Drivers should expect delays near school this week. We encourage drivers to know your route, give yourself an extra 15 minutes, and drive the posted speed limit.

Further, families are reminded to park only in lawful areas, drop-off children onto sidewalk or right-side of the vehicle—unloading school children into a traffic lane could put a child in harm’s way. We also encourage you to remind children to remain alert and look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.

Oxnard Police wish everyone a very happy and safe return to school!

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:	9/9/13; 1530 hours
LOCATION:	Courtland Street and Clara Street
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic Male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Dark compact

PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On September 9, 2013 at about 1530 hours, Oxnard Police Department officers responded to a call of a shooting in the area of Courtland and Clara Streets in Oxnard. Responding officers were unable to locate a crime scene or a victim.

At about 1630 hours, a victim from the shooting incident arrived at Ventura County Medical Center with a single gunshot wound. The wound was not life-threatening. Officers were unable to learn much about the shooting, other than a possible suspect vehicle may have been a dark compact car.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/9/13 / 2300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery to a Business
DATE/TIME:	10-13-13 / 1622 hours
LOCATION:	76 Station, 3650 Saviers Road, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 30 years, appr. 5’09”, black sweatshirt, blue jeans


LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department 385-7740

DETAILS:

At about 1622 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the robbery of the business, the 76 gas station, at 3650 Saviers Road. Officers learned that the suspect, described as a Hispanic male, appr. 30 years old, about 5’09”, wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans, and wearing a surgical mask entered the business with a handgun and demanded money. The clerk gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash, and the suspect fled the area on a bicycle. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

This same business was robbed last week by a suspect of a similar description.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10-13-13 / 2200 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Juvenile Gun Arrest
DATE/TIME:	11-13-13 at approximately 1500 hours
LOCATION:	1100 block W Kamala Street
SUSPECT(S):	16 year old juvenile, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Cody J Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Cody J Collet, cody.collet@oxnardpd.org (805)486-6228

DETAILS: On 11/13/13 at approximately 1500 hours, Oxnard police officers were patrolling the 1100 block of West Kamala Street when several citizens flagged down the police. The citizens told the officers that there were several subjects in the neighborhood that were harassing other people.

The offices obtained a description of the subjects and began looking for them. A patrol officer located a subject matching the description given by the citizens. The subject ran into the backyard of a residence where he was detained by police. The subject was found to be juvenile and in possession of a loaded firearm. The juvenile was arrested for several firearms violations.

If anyone has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard police department 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: 11/14/13 at 0750 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Recovered Handgun
DATE/TIME:	11-25-13 / 2056 hours
LOCATION:	100 Block of S. Grant



SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police and Fire Communications Center 805-385-7740

DETAILS:

At about 2100 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 100 block of South Grant Avenue regarding a fight where one subject may have been in possession of handgun. As officers arrived, one subject fled from the officers. Officers did not locate this subject, but did find a loaded handgun that appeared to have been discarded.

Officers checked the area but were unable to locate a victim or any witnesses.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11-25-13 / 2240 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	12/31/13; 2239 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block of Napoleon Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Robert Michel, 31 years


SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Newer Model Dark Blue Toyota Corolla or Tercel with tinted windows

PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	See below

DETAILS:

At 2239 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 1800 Block of Napoleon Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located evidence of a shooting.

A short time later, a call of a shooting victim at St. John’s hospital was received. Officers arrived at the hospital and contacted the victim, Robert Michel (31 years) and additional witnesses. The victim’s injuries were not life threatening.

The suspect vehicle was described as a newer model dark blue Toyota Corolla or Tercel with tinted windows, driven by a Hispanic male with a goatee, and red hat. It was unknown if there were additional occupants.

If anyone has additional information, they are asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If persons wish to remain anonymous, they should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and
http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/31/13 / 2350 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	January 25, 2014 0402 hours
LOCATION:	Beaufort Dr. @ Ives Ave.
SUSPECT:	Andy Franco, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
VICTIM VEHICLE:	Gray 2007 Chevrolet Impala
PREPARED BY:	Jack Kujawa, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo Miranda, Commander (805) 385-7600 eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 25, 2014 at 0402 hours, Officer Steve Eckman was driving westbound on Channel Islands Blvd. at Raiders Way when he saw a confirmed stolen vehicle turn eastbound on Channel Islands Blvd. from Raiders Way. The vehicle had been reported stolen at 0120 hours from the 600 block of South Oxnard Blvd. Upon seeing the police unit, the suspect fled at a high rate of speed eastbound on Channel Island Blvd. Officer Eckman then activated his lights and siren and initiated a vehicle pursuit.

The suspect, later identified as Andy Franco, led Officer Eckman on a brief two minute vehicle pursuit into the Lemonwood Neighborhood of Oxnard. The pursuit came to an end on Beaufort Drive north of Ives Avenue when the suspect stopped abruptly. When the suspect stopped, a slow speed collision occurred between Officer Eckman’s police unit and the suspect vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident after the slow speed collision. There were no injuries. Damage to both vehicles was minor.

The suspect, Andy Franco, is a repeat auto theft offender being both the driver and passenger in prior stolen vehicle investigations. Franco was booked into the Ventura County Jail for Auto Theft 10851 CVC and Felony Evading 2800.2(a) CVC.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 25, 2014 at 0700 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force Deploying DUI Saturation Patrols Super Bowl Sunday
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, February 2, 2014
LOCATION:	County of Ventura
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brian Woolley (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The Super Bowl is one of America’s most highly anticipated sports events, when friends and family gather in homes, bars and restaurants to celebrate. As game day approaches and football fans across the country prepare for the game, the National Football League (NFL) the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have joined forces with the Ventura County Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force to spread the message about designating a sober driver on Super Bowl Sunday, because – Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

“Several officers throughout Ventura County will be dedicated to DUI enforcement before, during and after the game. No matter what team you want to win, everyone is a winner on Superbowl Sunday if the right choice is made to designate a sober driver before kick-off,” said Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant for the Oxnard Police Department.

Nationally in 2012, alcohol-impaired-driving crashes took 10,322 lives. Californians witnessed 802 deaths in DUI crashes on their streets and highways. These crashes were 31 percent more likely to occur on weekends than on weekdays.

The Ventura County Avoid the 14 Coalition will be deploying special DUI Saturation Patrols in communities around the county. Every regularly scheduled patrol officer working will be watching for the tell-tale signs of impaired driving before, during and after the game.

Whether watching at a bar or hosting a party, the NFL, the Office of Traffic Safety, NHTSA, and the Ventura County Avoid DUI Task Force reminds everyone that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. Before choosing to drink, choose your team’s MVP – a sober designated driver.

Never let friends drive if they have had too much to drink. Stay connected with OTS via: http://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOTS, http://twitter.com/#!/OTS_CA , www.ots.ca.gov

Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force funding is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that reminds everyone to ‘Report Drunk Drivers! Call 9-1-1.’

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/30/14, 1100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	01/31/2014, 1740 hours
LOCATION:	300 Block West Hueneme Road, Oxnard, CA.
VICTIM(S):	Armando Rivera (25 years old of Oxnard)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Possible black Nissan Maxima or similar sedan
PREPARED BY:	David Klug, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Violent Crimes Unit (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On January 31, 2014, at about 1755 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to St. John’s Regional Medical Center reference a gunshot victim. Officers contacted the victim, Armando Rivera, 25 years old of Oxnard, who told them that he, and two friends, were walking in the 300 block of West Hueneme Road when they were confronted by two subjects. After a short verbal exchange, shots were fired from a small caliber handgun and the victim received a single, non-life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was driven to St. John’s Regional Medical Center by an unknown person.

The Oxnard Police Department received information that a black Nissan Maxima or similar type vehicle may have been involved in the incident.

An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.
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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:	Homicide Update
DATE/TIME:	02/23/14 2134 hours
LOCATION:	200 block of West Juniper Street
VICTIM(S):	Austin Martin, 23 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ken Tougas, (805) 200-5669 Ken.tougas2@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 02/23/14 at approximately 2134 hours, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of West Juniper Street regarding a shooting victim. When officers arrived they located a male subject that was shot. The male subject was transported to VCMC where he was listed in critical condition.

On 02/25/14, the victim died as a result of his injuries. He has been identified as Austin Martin, a 23 year old Oxnard resident. Investigators are following up on leads in hopes of identifying the suspect.

On 12/20/13, the Oxnard Police Department had responded to a shooting in the 600 block of West Juniper. The investigation into that incident revealed that Austin Martin had shot and killed a subject he knew. The victim was identified as 29 year old Oxnard resident Jackie Williams. The incident was still under investigation and there were indications that Williams was shot in self-defense. Martin had not been charged in the case.

There are no indications at this time that the two incidents are related. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 02/26/14, 1500 Hours