Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Collision
DATE/TIME:	August 6, 2012 / 1138 hours
LOCATION:	Camino Del Sol and McKinley Avenue
Driver – 1:	Male, 16, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
Vehicle – 1:	Teal 1992 Honda Civic
PREPARED BY:	Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On August 6, 2012, at about 11:38 a.m., Oxnard PD officers responded to Camino Del Sol east of Garfield Avenue after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found a Honda Civic had collided into a tree in the center divider. The occupants of the Honda, a 16 year old male (name withheld), a 14 year old male (name withheld) and a 14 year old female (name withheld), were trapped in the vehicle and injured. All three occupants were transported to Ventura County Medical Center with moderate to serious injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Honda Civic and another vehicle were traveling westbound on Camino Del Sol towards McKinley Avenue at a high rate of speed. As the vehicles approached McKinley Avenue, the Honda swerved to avoid a collision with a mini-van and lost control. The Honda then collided head on with the tree in the center divider. The occupants of the Honda were extricated from the car by EMS.

Both of the male occupants are listed in stable condition. The female occupant is listed in serious but stable condition.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 6, 2012, 4:56 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:	Sting Operation
DATE/TIME:	September 13, 2012
LOCATION:	Centerpoint Mall, 2600 block Saviers Road
SUSPECT(S):	Francisco Lopez, 53 years old Gonzalo Fernandez-Alvarez, 47 years old
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Mike Gregson, (805) 385-7632, mikegregson@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 9/13/12, the Oxnard Police Department conducted a sting operation at local shops that buy gold from the public. The operation resulted in two arrests: Francisco Lopez, 53 years old (Lopez Fine Jewelry and Perfumes) and Gonzalo Fernandez-Alvarez, 47 years old (Fernandez Jewelry). Both subjects reside in Oxnard. Lopez received a misdemeanor citation for operating a business without the proper license. Fernandez received a misdemeanor citation for failing to properly report the transaction. Both of the businesses are located inside of The Centerpoint Mall, 2600 block of Saviers Road in Oxnard.

The California Business and Professions Code requires a Second-Hand Dealers License for these types of shops. Business owners have to meet certain obligations when they purchase property (jewelry or other types of property) to ensure that they are not purchasing stolen goods. Reputable business owners report the items they purchase from the public to local police departments which allows law enforcement agencies to search property databases for stolen property.

Oxnard PD strongly encourages anyone who has knowledge of an un-licensed business to report that information to us. You can reach the Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can 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: September 14, 2012 at 1200 hours.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Officer Involved Shooting – Update
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, 10/13/12 at 10:12 pm
LOCATION:	100 block North Garfield Avenue, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Assistant Chief Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624, jason.benites@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Chief Jeri Williams, (805) 385-7624, jeri.williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

At approximately 10:00 PM on Saturday 10/13/2012, Oxnard police officers attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Colonia neighborhood. The driver of the vehicle initially failed to stop for the officers. The driver eventually stopped the vehicle in the area of Second Street and Grant Avenue. The vehicle was occupied by three male subjects, and they refused to comply with the officers’ instructions. For approximately 10 minutes, the officers tried to gain compliance from them. During that time, officers relayed information that one subject was talking on a cell phone and another was simulating a weapon with his hands.

As this was occurring, officers were advised by dispatch that the Oxnard Police Department had received a call from a nearby resident that the vehicle’s occupants had possibly brandished a handgun. As the officers coordinated their response and continued to try and gain the subjects’ compliance, the driver suddenly drove away from the scene and attempted to evade the officers. After a short pursuit, the driver stopped his vehicle in the 100 block of North Garfield Avenue.

When the vehicle stopped, two of the three occupants exited the vehicle and ran from the officers. The officers chased the subjects on foot and were fired upon.

Nine Oxnard police officers fired their weapons during this incident. One suspect, Jose Zepeda, sustained fatal gunshot wounds. A second suspect, Justin Villa, sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound, and was arrested. The third suspect, Rafael Hernandez, remained in the vehicle and was arrested.

During this rapidly developing foot pursuit, which included officers being fired upon, some of the officers believed that Alfonso Limon was one of the suspects. As a result, some of the officers fired their weapons at him.

It was determined that Limon was not involved in the incident. Officers moved Limon, who was in close proximity to Zepeda, to another location where officers and emergency medical service personnel rendered aid. Unfortunately, Limon’s injuries were fatal.

Two handguns belonging to the suspects were recovered at the scene.

The involved officers are currently on administrative leave, which is standard procedure following critical incidents.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department is conducting the investigation, along with assistance from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and the Oxnard Police Department. The Oxnard Police Department will also conduct an administrative investigation.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/18/2012, 1600 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Commercial vehicle safety Inspection
DATE/TIME:	October 31, 2012 8 A.M.- 1 P.M.
LOCATION:	October 31, 2012 8 A.M.- 1 P.M.
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	N/A
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

On October 31, 2012, The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division, Officers from The California Highway Patrol, and Deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department conducted a Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspection in Oxnard between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Officers conducted vehicle inspections on 13 commercial vehicles and placed seven of those vehicles out of service due to safety violations. Drivers of those vehicles placed out of service will be required to complete the necessary repairs prior to operating those commercial vehicles on the roadway.

One commercial truck driver, Marlin Martin, 44 years from Milan, Michigan was arrested for driving while under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of prescription medication without a prescription, and possession of a controlled substance.

Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections are conducted to ensure that drivers of commercial vehicles comply with vehicle safety regulations which are set to keep the roadway safe for all motorists.

For any questions related to Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamiebrown@oxnardpd.org.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Post Release Offender Arrest
DATE/TIME:	November 6, 2012/1430
LOCATION:	Intersection of Camino Del La Luna and Olivia
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Bobby Basquez, 26 years (Oxnard Resident)
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On November 6, 2012, at approximately 1430 hours, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit attempted to contact a suspicious subject in the area of Camino Del La Luna and Olivia. When officers approached the suspect, he fled and a short foot pursuit ensued. As the officers caught the suspect, he attempted to strike one of them. He was ultimately subdued after a brief struggle and the use of a Taser.

Suspect Basquez was arrested for possession of narcotics paraphernalia, providing false information to an officer, delaying a peace officer’s duties and resisting arrest by force.

Bobby Basquez was on the Post Release Offender (PRO) program. The PRO Program released non-violent, non-sexual and non-serious offenders from prison pursuant to Assembly Bill 109.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 6, 2012

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Stabbing

DATE/TIME:

November 10, 2012 1:50 PM

LOCATION:

700 block of Teakwood Street

VICTIM(S):

Victim 1: 18 year old Oxnard resident
Victim 2: 20 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Christopher Williams, Christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org(805) 486-6211

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Detective Steve Funk,
Steve.funk@oxnardpd.org(805) 385-7796

DETAILS:

On November 10, 2012 at approximately 1350 hours, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Teakwood regarding a stabbing. When officers arrived they contacted a victim who had sustained stab wound to his back. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Officers located another victim, who had sustained a laceration to his head, in the 3000 block of South “G” Street. He was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center for his injuries and later released.

During the investigation it was revealed that both subjects confronted each other and a fight ensued. During the course of the fight, one of the subjects was stabbed and the other subject was hit in the head with an unknown type object. The motive for the attack is unknown but it doesn’t appear to be gang related.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Funk 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 10, 2012 6:15 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	PRO Arrest
DATE/TIME:	1-8-13, 1455 hours
LOCATION:	4800 Block of Terrace Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Teodulo Duran, 33 years, Simi Valley resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. David Klug Cmdr. Marty Meyer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Cmdr. Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1-8-13, at 1455 hours, an Oxnard Police Department officer and a Ventura County Probation Department officer went to an upstairs apartment in the 4800 Block of Terrace Avenue to serve a felony PRO warrant. The suspect was identified as Teodulo Duran.

During the attempted arrest a struggle ensued. Duran and the two officers fell down an outside stairs. All three sustained minor to moderate injuries that required medical attention at local hospitals. Duran was arrested and found to be in possession of narcotics.

Duran was booked into the Ventura County Main Jail for the PRO warrant with the additional charges of resisting arrest, battery on a police officer(s), possession of controlled substances for sale, and possession of a narcotics smoking device being alleged.

An investigation is continuing.

Date/Time Prepared: 1-8-13/2025 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possible Kidnapping
DATE/TIME:	1-19-13, 2308 Hours
LOCATION:	McDonald’s- 400 block South Ventura Rd.
VICTIM(S):	Female, early 30s, 5’6”, average build, black hair (wearing black T-shirt, white undershirt, blue jeans, carrying a brown purse)
SUSPECT(S):	Male, 30s, 6’0”, 170 lbs, black hair, short beard (orange polo shirt with white horizontal stripes, blue jeans)

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Late 90s to early 2000s white Ford Explorer SUV with tan fenders and lower door panels, stock chrome rims, and tinted windows

PREPARED BY:	Detective Jaime Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda 805-385-7665 jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

UPDATE:

Attached are photographic still images of the female victim.



DETAILS:

On 1-19-13 at about 2326 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the McDonalds located in the 400 block of South Ventura Road reference a possible kidnapping that had just occurred.

When officers arrived they learned from several witnesses that a male in his 30s appeared to be arguing with a female in her 30s just outside the McDonalds. At some point witnesses saw the male grab the female and force her into a white SUV.

The SUV was described as a late 1990s to early 2000s white Ford Explorer with tan fenders and lower door panels, stock chrome rims and tinted windows. At this time it is unknown if this was a domestic violence incident or whether this was an actual kidnapping. Video surveillance footage was obtained. Attached are still photographs of the suspect vehicle and the male suspect. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. 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: 1-22-13, 1746 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Illegal Vehicle Sales Operation, Arrest
DATE/TIME:	4/24/13, 1400 hours
LOCATION:	Downtown Oxnard
??SUSPECT(S):	Joaquin Samano age 41, Port Hueneme Resident Ernesto Macias age 42, Ventura Resident
??PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jeff McGreevy Senior Officer David Walker
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jeff McGreevy (805) 385-8214 JeffreyMcgreevy@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department conducted a joint operation with the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles regarding illegal vehicle sales. This operation resulted in the arrest of two men who were selling vehicles that were not registered to them and unlawful dealer activity.

Over the last 2 months The Oxnard Police Department received several complaints from downtown business owners and residents regarding suspected unlawful vehicle sales. In one area there were so many cars parked for sale, no parking was available for customers of the retail spaces. Area merchants noticed the same people moving cars around that were for sale and suspected they were unlawful vehicle dealers. The Oxnard Police Department compiled data over a 6 week period and identified several suspected vehicle dealers unlawfully engaged in vehicle sales on city streets. Several locations were identified due to an unusually high number of cars parked for sale on a daily basis. This activity was an indication that a vehicle dealer may be posing as a private party to sell vehicles to avoid registration fees and taxes. The OPD and DMV used undercover personnel to negotiate vehicle sales with two different men who had multiple cars parked for sale in Oxnard.

Both men had numerous vehicles for sale and admitted that they were selling multiple vehicles. Joaquin Samano had three cars for sale at various street corners. Ernesto Macias had four to six cars parked for sale in downtown. Further investigation revealed Macias was in possession of 10 other vehicle titles and 10 different sets of vehicle keys. Both suspects were arrested and we are continuing to investigate additional leads regarding unlawful vehicle sales in the Oxnard area.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to educate the public and remind you that private parties are allowed to sell their own vehicles but they may not engage in the vehicle sales business without being properly licensed and bonded. If a person buys cars for the purpose of resale they must obtain a vehicle dealer license from the State of California and follow the strict guidelines for licensing and resale. Vehicle sales are tightly regulated by the State of California and it is unlawful for someone to sell a vehicle that is not registered to them without written authority such as a legal power of attorney. The suspects in this case appear to have been “flipping” cars by purchasing a car for one price then reselling or “flipping” it for a profit without being properly licensed.

TERMS, FACTS and TIPS:

Curbstoning is the repeated, unlicensed “flipping” of used cars for profit.
Curbstoners are people who actively and regularly buy and sell vehicles without a license, proper permits or a legally established place of business and who, many times, represent themselves as private sellers in order to attract buyers.

Nuisance: Curbstoners often turn high traffic areas into instant parking lots, lining up cars at gas stations, supermarkets, convenience stores, on private property or even the side of the road. They deprive shoppers of places to park and the inconvenience and unsightliness drives away business.
Fraud: Consumers can easily become victims of fraud involving issues like Odometer Tampering, Undisclosed Frame Damage or Salvage Rebuilt Vehicles, Faulty Safety Devices, Mechanics or Promissory Liens and other problems that may not be truthfully disclosed at the time of sale. A consumer has no recourse!

Criminal: The most common crime committed by Curbstoners is Tax Fraud. When an unsuspecting customer buys a car, the curbstoner will leave the title blank or “open.” Without the curb stoner’s name on the document, they are able to pocket the money (usually cash) and avoid paying State Sales Tax, Federal Income Tax and any other declarations that are legally required.

PROTECT YOUSELF!

Be suspicious of cars and vehicles suddenly parked in undesignated areas.
Monitor free advertising sites, like Craigslist, for cases in which the same contact phone number appears on various private-party listings.
Compare contact information on ‘For Sale’ signs to see if it is the same.
Verify the name on the Certificate of Ownership (title) matches the seller’s name.
Steer away from sellers who accept only cash and refuse checks or money orders.
A curbstoner will not let you have the vehicle independently inspected or provide maintenance records that match the car.
A curbstoner will not allow you to conduct a CarFax report because it will detail if the vehicle was sold at auction.

Citizens are reminded that anyone with information about this activity is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department (805) 385-7600. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also view www.venturacountycrimestoppers.orgto submit a tip via text or email.

Oxnard Police report numbers 13-08239 and 13-08240.

Update:

There was a media request for photos of the suspects and they are shown below.

Joaquin Samano, Age 41 Ernesto Mauricio Macias, Age 42

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Possession Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5/25/13 at 1809 hours
LOCATION:	Kamala Street @ ‘J’ Street

SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Ortiz, 41 years, of Oxnard

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Red, 2000 Ford Mustang convertible

PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley (805) 385-7600 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DETAILS:
On 5/25/13, at approximately 6:09 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the area of ‘J’ Street and Kamala Street in reference to a reported road rage incident involving a brandishing of a handgun. The suspect vehicle was described as a red, convertible Ford Mustang.

When responding officers arrived on scene, the Ford Mustang was located as it was traveling northbound on ‘J’ Street with two occupants. The Mustang was stopped after traveling a short distance and the occupants were detained. During a search of the vehicle, a loaded handgun was found under the driver’s seat. The driver, Jesus Ortiz, was arrested for weapons violations including being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He was booked into Ventura County Jail. The passenger was released from the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to public safety and encourages the members of the public to call 9-1-1 to report all crimes.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/25/13, 2015 hours