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

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