Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle theft suspect arrested after leading officers on a vehicle pursuit
DATE/TIME:	November 10, 2015 / 3:10 am
LOCATION:	700 block of West Channel Islands Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Edith Cooper 28 years old, Santa Paula resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Released to the registered owner.
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Rocky Marquez, (805) 385-7664 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On November 10, 2015 at approximately 03:10 a.m., detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force were assisting Oxnard Police patrol officers, conducting an investigation into a stolen vehicle in the 1300 block of E. Channel Islands Blvd., in the City of Oxnard. Detectives observed Edith Cooper enter a 2008 GMC Yukon, which had been reported stolen to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. As officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the stolen vehicle failed to yield. The driver of the vehicle, Edith Cooper, led officers on a vehicle pursuit reaching speeds of 65 miles per hour in 35 miles per hour zone and failing to stop at a red light. Cooper ultimately abandoned the vehicle in the 700 block of West Channel Islands Blvd and fled on foot. Officers were able to apprehend Cooper after a short foot pursuit.

Burglary tools were found in the vehicle at the time of the stop. Cooper was booked for the unlawful driving of a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of burglary tools, and felony evading of a police officer.

The Oxnard Police Department launched the Oxnard Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) in early 2015. Detectives assigned to this task force proactively locate and arrest those responsible for committing auto thefts in Oxnard. The objective of the OATTF is to reduce the number of stolen vehicles in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement. Anyone with information related to stolen vehicles is encouraged to call 385-7664 and can remain anonymous.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 10, 2015 / 05:40 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest for Possession of a Loaded Gun
DATE/TIME:	February 20, 2016 / 9:20 PM
LOCATION:	1800 block of Napoleon Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Daniel Arciga, 20 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Scott Coe, Senior Officer [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Scott Coe, Senior Officer [email protected] 805-385-7600

DETAILS: On February 20, 2016 at approximately 9:20 PM, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit were conducting uniformed crime suppression when they observed Daniel Arciga, 20 year old Oxnard resident, in the 1800 block of Napoleon Avenue. Arciga immediately fled and discarded a loaded firearm. Arciga was taken into custody after a brief chase.

Arciga is a documented Oxnard gang member and has several prior felony convictions including a conviction of felon in possession of a firearm. Arciga was arrested for weapons violations and booked at the Ventura County Jail.

At the beginning of 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention and enforcement.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang related shooting
DATE/TIME:	01/21/08
LOCATION:	400 block of e. Guava St. Oxnard
VICTIM/S:	30 year old Male resident of Oxnard, name withheld due to safety concerns. The victim sustained no injuries.
SUSPECT/S:	3 H/M’s one with a dark hooded sweatshirt armed with a handgun
WITNESS/ES:	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	White 2000 Chevy S-10 p/u truck Impounded
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Fred Sedillos, Sergeant Violent Crimes Unit

DETAILS:

On 01/21/08 at approximately 1353 hours officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 400 block of East Guava Street. Nobody was injured during the shooting but several shell casings were located. A search of the area for the suspects was conducted with negative results. During the investigation it was determined to be gang/tagger related.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit received information that the suspect vehicle was located in the 2400 block of Tulare Pl. Officers secured the residence until a search warrant could be obtained. Further investigation revealed there was enough probable cause to support additional search warrants based on association with other gang members/tagging crews. As a result search warrants were executed at several locations in Oxnard and a residence in Camarillo. Several weapons including two assault rifles and several handguns along with items of gang paraphernalia were located and seized.

If anyone has information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Kujawa at 385-7547 or Crime Stoppers at 385-TALK.

An investigation is continuing.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Several Street Robberies and Arrests
DATE/TIME:	November 5, 2008 between 9:40 PM and 10:16 PM
LOCATION:	Area of Seventh and “E” Streets
VICTIM/S:	33 year-old Oxnard resident 21 year-old Oxnard resident 18 year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S:	24 year-old Gabriel Salazar was charged with two counts of robbery and conspiracy. 20 year-old Alex Salazar was charged with conspiracy and witness intimidation. 19 year-old Julio Chavira was charged with conspiracy and attempted robbery. 23 year-old Kathleen Mackey was charged with interfering with an ongoing investigation. 25 year-old Edgar Mendoza was charged with interfering with an ongoing investigation. (All the suspects arrested are Oxnard residents)
LOSS:	U.S. currency, cellular phones, and clothing where taken by suspects.
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr

DETAILS: On November 5, 2008, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to several reports of street robberies that had occurred between 9:40 PM and 10:16 PM. During those incidents, victims were walking in the area of Seventh and “E” Streets when they were contacted by the listed suspects. During those contacts the suspects demanded the victims’ cellular phones, cash and shoes. After the crimes, the suspects were seen entering a residence in the 600 block of West Seventh Street.

During their investigation a subject matching the description of the suspects stepped out of the residence and was detained by officers. Several others from inside that residence were detained and later arrested for charges ranging from conspiracy to commit robbery, intimidating witnesses and interfering with an ongoing robbery investigation.

Detectives followed up with a search warrant at that residence. Several items belonging to the victims of the earlier robberies were recovered. Detectives believe there was a party at the residence and the crimes were done by these suspects to impress the females witnessing these incidents.

All suspects were booked into the Ventura County Jail with bails ranging up to $55,000 each. An investigation is continuing.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Related Arrests
DATE/TIME:	1/28/09 at 1120 hours
LOCATION:	200 block of Everest Street
VICTIM/S:	State of California
SUSPECT/S:	Juan Manuel Rosas, 22 years, of Oxnard Joseph Michael Peralta, 18 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Commander Mike Adair

DETAILS:

On 1/28/09 at approximately 1120 hours, Oxnard Police Officer Ricky Vega was patrolling the Rose Park area of Oxnard when a white vehicle caught his attention. The vehicle was driving slowly towards a group of males standing near a house in the area. The officer recognized the occupants of the vehicle as gang members of a rival gang and proceeded to make a traffic stop on the vehicle. The vehicle made a sudden evasive turn onto another street and stopped.

As Officer Vega stopped behind the vehicle, the front passenger jumped out of the vehicle and ran. Officer Vega held the driver of the vehicle at gunpoint while maintaining a view of the fleeing passenger. As the passenger ran from the vehicle, he removed a handgun from his waistband and threw it to the ground.

Back-up officers arrived and assisted with arresting the driver, Juan Rosas. A short time later the passenger, Joseph Peralta was found a few blocks away and arrested. The gun was located and taken as evidence. There is little doubt the actions of Officer Vega prevented a potential drive-by shooting.

Both suspects were booked into the Ventura County Jail. Rosas is being held on a no-bail parole violation; Peralta is facing several charges including possession of a loaded firearm and criminal activity in the furtherance of a criminal street gang. His bail is set at $100,000.

An investigation is continuing.

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DATE: January 28, 2009

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Automobile Burglary
DATE/TIME:	2/3/09 0900 hours
LOCATION:	500 block Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM/S:	Crisanto Hernandez 23 years (Oxnard resident)
SUSPECT/S:	Male Juvenile 15 years (Oxnard Resident) Male Juvenile 17 years (Oxnard Resident)
WITNESS/ES:	None
VICTIM VEHICLE:	Tan 1995 Honda Accord
LOSS:	Car Stereo (recovered)
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Greg Hebert

DETAILS:

On 2/3/09 at about 0900 hours, Oxnard Police Officer Boswell was on patrol in a marked unit traveling eastbound in the south alley of the 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar. Officer Boswell saw two subjects riding on a bicycle westbound in the south alley of the 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar. Officer Boswell saw one subject was seated on the handlebars and he was holding a car stereo. When the subjects saw Officer Boswell they both fled on foot leaving the bicycle behind.

Assisting officers arrived and about 5 minutes later both subjects were located hiding in an apartment complex in the 600 block of Cuesta Del Mar. The car stereo was located a short distance away.

While Officers were on scene, Hernandez approached and advised his vehicle had been broken into and the car stereo was missing. Hernandez was shown the car stereo the suspect’s were in possession of and he identified it has his stereo.

Both juveniles were arrested for conspiracy, burglary and possession of stolen property. They were transported to the Oxnard Police Department and later released to their parents.

An investigation is continuing.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Attempt Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	December 24, 2009 7:28 PM
LOCATION:	1930 North Ventura Rd
VICTIM/S:	21 year-old, Oxnard resident 27 year-old, Oxnard resident 28 year-old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S:	Hispanic male, light complexion 5-08,150lbs, goatee, wearing a black beanie, black long sleeve shirt with a black polo shirt.
WITNESS/ES:	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	None seen
LOSS:	Nothing
PREPARED BY:	Sgt Burr

DETAILS:

On 12-24-09 at 7:28 PM Officers responded to a call of a fight in the parking lot of Chicago Liquor located at 1930 No. Ventura Rd. Upon arrival the officers located three victims of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon and an Attempt Carjacking. One of the three victims had a cut to his face from fighting the suspect.

The victims were entering their vehicle after making a purchase at the store. The suspect came up to the victim and had a verbal confrontation, during the exchange of words the suspect pulled a knife and cut one of the three victims. The suspect then attempted to jump into the victim’s vehicle and drive away. The suspect was pulled out of the vehicle by the victims. The victims then re-entered their vehicle and drove away when they heard gunshots. It appeared that they were shot at by the suspect. The victims sustained no injuries from the gunfire. The one victim that was injured refused medical treatment by paramedics.

An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	FOLLOW UP TO FEBRUARY 19TH BURGLARY/HOT PROWL PRESS RELEASE
DATE/TIME:	3-7-2010/ 2200-0630 HOURS
LOCATION:	1400 BLOCK KINGSWOOD WAY
VICTIM(S):	WITHHELD/ State of California
SUSPECT(S):	UNKNOWN
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	NONE
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA 3-8-10

DETAILS:

DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY THE OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS OF BURGLARIES OR ATTEMPTED BURGLARIES TO RESIDENCES IN THE CITY.

THE CRIMES WERE ALL REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHILE RESIDENTS WERE HOME SLEEPING. THE SUSPECT WAS ABLE TO GAIN ENTRY VIA UNLOCKED DOORS AND WINDOWS. THE SUSPECT HAS REMOVED WINDOW SCREENS TO GAIN ACCESS TO UNLOCKED WINDOWS.

ON MARCH 7, 2010 AN ADDITIONAL BURGLARY, SIMILAR IN NATURE OCCURRED TO A RESIDENCE LOCATED ON THE 1400 BLOCK OF KINGSWOOD WAY. MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY AND A VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DURING THIS MOST RECENT INCIDENT.

RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED TO SECURE ALL DOORS, WINDOWS AND TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

RESIDENTS WITH QUESTIONS OR WITH INFORMATION ARE URGED TO CONTACT DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA AT (805) 385-7664.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION:	Courtyard by Marriott, 600 Esplanade Drive, Oxnard
AWARDS PRESENTED:	Police Officer of the Year Civilian Employee of the Year Supervisor of the Year M.A.D.D. Award Dispatcher of the Year 10851 Awards Chief’s Award of Excellence Volunteer of the Year
PREPARED BY:	Commander Scott Hebert
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Scott Hebert at [email protected] or (805) 385-8290

DETAILS:

The Kiwanis Club of Oxnard is pleased to once again host the Oxnard Police Department Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2010. The public is invited but reservations for the event are required. Tickets are $25 per person and can be paid for at the door. Space is limited! To reserve your seat, please call Danah Palmer at (805) 385-7784 or [email protected].

During this ceremony, Oxnard’s 42nd Police Officer of the Year will be announced. The nominees are:

Officer Raymund Mosones
Senior Officer Brian P. Woolley
Senior Officer Ricardo Vazquez
Officer Andrew Pinkstaff

The criteria for Oxnard Police Officer of the Year are:

Rank of Police Officer II or Senior Police Officer.
Performance of duties in an exemplary fashion.
Strong academic credentials or evidence of an earnest effort to obtain a higher degree.
Activity beyond the normal scope of duty; voluntarily engaging in the community affairs of Oxnard is a significant way.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
In addition to naming Oxnard’s Police Officer of the Year for 2009, Oxnard police Chief John Crombach will present the following awards to police department employees for exemplary service:

2009 Supervisor of the Year
2009 Civilian Employee of the Year
2009 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) Award
2009 Dispatcher of the Year
2009 Chief’s Award of Excellencev
Volunteer of the Year (Clancy Nieland Award)
10851 Award (in recognition of stolen vehicle recovery efforts in 2009, presented by the California Highway Patrol and the Automobile Club of Southern California)

PRESS NOTE: The Kiwanis will host one representative from each media outlet for lunch during the awards ceremony. Please contact Danah Palmer to RSVP.

Questions regarding the awards luncheon should be directed to Commander Scott Hebert at [email protected] or (805) 385-8290.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest for Child Pornography Distribution
DATE/TIME:	May 28, 2010 08:00
LOCATION:	3100 block Oarfish Lane, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Emmanuel Quezada, 25 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Erica Escalante
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Erica Escalante [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 5-28-10, investigators from the Internet Crimes Against Children Regional Task Force served an arrest warrant on Emmanuel Quezada, 25 years old, of Oxnard, for 15 documented counts of distribution of child pornography for commercial consideration. The charges carry a maximum total sentence of 20 years in State Prison. The local Internet Crimes Against Children Regional Task Force team was comprised of members from the Oxnard Police Department and Ventura County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from the FBI, Southern California High Tech Task Force, and Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. The arrest was the result of an 11-month investigation relating to Quezada using publicly available Internet file sharing programs to distribute child pornography.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Senior Officer Erica Escalante of the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 982-7020. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5-28-10 / 1800 Hours