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News release – 12/24/2014 – Missing Adult

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Missing Adult
DATE/TIME: 12/24/2014 at 1045 Hours
LOCATION: 1000 block of Beverly Drive
VICTIM(S): Maria DeJesus Garcia De Waldo
SUSPECT(S): N/A
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Charles Buttell, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Eduardo Miranda, Commander
eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Maria DeJesus Garcia De Waldo, 73 years. Officers are currently searching for Maria.
 
The missing person walked away from her residence located in the 1000 Block of Beverly Drive late last night or early this morning. Maria is 5-3, 120, blond hair, and green eyes. She is a Spanish language speaker who was last seen wearing a black and gray jacket, blue or purple long sleeve shirt and black/orange pants.
 
The public should call (805) 385-7740 (Police Dispatch) with information as to the whereabouts of Maria.
 
See attached photo.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:12-24-14 / 1230 hours 

 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: DRAGG (Drag Racing Against Gangs and Graffiti) graduation ceremony, and receive scholarships
DATE/TIME: 6-4-15  6:00PM
LOCATION: 300 Graves Ave #F, Oxnard, CA
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Charles Woodruff 805 797-6643
Charles.woodruff@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sgt. Dan Shrubb 805 200-5670
Daniel.shrubb@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The DRAGG program held its 2014-2015 graduation ceremony last week on 6-4-15, at its new shop location, 300 Graves Ave. #F. Over 100 students, family, friends and sponsors attended the celebration which is held every year a week before the high school graduation period.

 
DRAGG is an after school program and is a partnership between the Oxnard Police department, Oxnard Union High School district and the automotive industry to help at-risk youth get an introduction into the automotive industry. The students receive 5 credits each semester after completing 60 hours in the program.
 
This school year, the students worked on project vehicles in the DRAGG shop as well as participated on trips to meet races in Bakersfield and Formula Drift events in Long Beach. The students also had the opportunity to meet the legendary car builder, George Barris, at his shop in North Hollywood.
 
This year the program had 38 students graduate from five high schools within the Oxnard Union High School District. Eighteen students also received scholarships to help further their education in the field of their choice. This would not have been possible without the help of our sponsors; Martin V. Smith Foundation, Vortech Superchargers, Borla, Lucas Oil and Tacos Don Chente. 
 
There will be no classes held during the summer months, but we are already accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. We are looking for incoming junior or senior students who would be interested, and are enrolled in the Oxnard Union High School District and can arrange transportation to meet at our new shop location at 300 Graves Ave #F.  Interested students or their parents and encouraged to contact our DRAGG Program at 97-DRAGG or our website Draggteam.org.


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME: June 24, 2015 / 1759 hours
LOCATION: First Street @ Dolores Court
PEDESTRIAN: Male, two years of age, Oxnard Resident  
PARTY 2: Berardo Remigio, 25 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 2: Black, 2006 Nissan Altima
PREPARED BY: Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749
jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On June 24, 2015, at about 6:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of First Street and Dolores Court in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.  Upon arrival, officers found that a small child had been struck by a Nissan Altima.
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the Nissan, driven by Berardo Remigio, was traveling eastbound on First Street near Dolores Court when a two year old male ran into the roadway from the south side of the street and directly into the path of the approaching Nissan.  The child was struck by the vehicle and sustained several injuries including head trauma.
 
The child was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed as stable, but critical condition.  Driver Remigio was not injured as a result of the collision.
 
Alcohol, drugs and excessive speed do not appear to be factors in this collision.
 
If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via email at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.  The collision is still under investigation.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  June 24, 2015 / 2230 hours    


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
DATE/TIME: August 4, 2015 at approximately 2130 Hours
LOCATION: 5400 Block of Roland Way
VICTIM(S): 17 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Jeff Long (805) 486-6506
jeff.long@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:On 8/4/15 at approximately 2130 hours, Oxnard police officers were patrolling the area surrounding the 5400 block of Roland Way when they heard numerous gunshots. The patrol officers searched the area and located a victim in the east alley of the 5400 block of Roland Way. The victim, a 17 year old Oxnard resident, was suffering from numerous stab wounds and a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center and listed in critical but stable condition. The victim is expected to survive his wounds.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the crime scene to assist with the investigation. The motive for the assault is unclear, but the investigation is continuing.
 
If you witnessed this incident or have information to assist with the investigation, you are encouraged to call Detective Jeff Long at (805) 486-6506. You can also provide information anonymously by calling 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:August 5, 2015 at 0200 Hours


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Traffic Congestion Update
DATE/TIME: 8-15-15 / 1830 Hours
LOCATION: Vineyard Avenue and Esplanade Drive
VICTIM(S): N/A
SUSPECT(S): N/A
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Marty Meyer, Commander, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

The traffic congestion reported in the area of Vineyard Avenue and Esplanade Drive has been relieved. The traffic signals have been repaired and are functioning normally.
  
Date Prepared: 8-15-15, 1830 hours


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Assault with a deadly weapon (Firearm)
DATE/TIME: November 07, 2015 00:10 A.M.
LOCATION: 400 Block North “G” St, City of Oxnard 
VICTIM(S): 19 Year Old, Oxnard Resident
20 Year Old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): David Cabanas, 25 Year Old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY: Detective Cody Collet
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Cody Collet
Cody.collet@oxnardpd.org
805-486-6228

DETAILS:
On November 7, 2015, at about 0010 hours, Oxnard Police Department officers responded to a shooting in the 400 block of North “G” St. Officers responded to the scene and located several victims. During the investigation it was learned that the victims were shot at by the suspect in the west alley of North “G” St. The suspect was seen jumping fences in the 400 block of North “H” St prior to officers’ arrival. Officers set up a perimeter around the area. Oxnard Police Department SWAT and Detectives responded to the scene.
 
Oxnard Police searched several locations on North “H” St. Officers located the suspect, David Cabanas, hiding in a residence on North “H” St. Cabanas was taken into custody without incident. Cabanas is a documented Colonia Chiques gang member.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Cody Collet at (805) 486-6228.  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:  11/7/15/ 0430 hours


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Dependent Adult Financial Abuse, Fraud and Theft
DATE/TIME: September 2015 – October 2015
LOCATION: Ventura & Los Angeles Counties
VICTIM(S): undisclosed
SUSPECT(S): Josh Carlton Evans, 39 year old Camarillo resident
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): Gray 2012 Ford F-150 pickup truck with accordion bed cover
LOSS: $20,000+
PREPARED BY: Detective Erica Escalante
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Erica Escalante, Oxnard Police Department, Financial Crimes & ID Theft Unit (805) 385-7661

DETAILS::  After a month long investigation, the Oxnard Police Department and Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Financial Crimes Units arrested Josh Carlton Evans, a 39 year old Camarillo resident, for financial abuse of a dependent adult, grand theft, and Identity Theft crimes.  From September 2015 through October 2015, Evans used Personal Identifying Information of a terminally ill former employer to impersonate that employer and steal construction materials from a variety of contract suppliers in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.  The investigation was aided by cooperation from several construction supply businesses that absorbed the financial losses.

 
On November 12, 2015, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Officers arrested Evans as he left his home. Oxnard Police Department Detectives served Search Warrants authorized by the Ventura County Superior Court and recovered many stolen items from the suspect’s home and vehicle.  The investigation was supported by the Elder Abuse Unit of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, and criminal charges were filed against Evans.  Evans was booked into Ventura County Jail with a bail of $100,000.
 
Evans has worked for several different employers in Ventura County.  Anybody with information regarding these crimes should contact Detective Erica Escalante of the Oxnard Police Department’s Financial Crimes and ID Theft Unit at (805) 385-7661.
 
It is important for everyone to protect their Personal Identifying Information by keeping it safe and secure.  In addition, it is important to vigilantly verify all charges on personal and business accounts on a regular and timely basis.  All incidents of suspected Identity Theft may be reported to the local law enforcement agency where a victim lives or works, pursuant to California Penal Code Section 530.6.  In addition, reports can be made to the FTC at www.ftc.gov and FBI at www.ic3.gov.  Additional Identity Theft prevention strategies can be found with those Federal government agencies.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Child Annoying
Communicating with a child for the purposes of committing sexual acts
Meeting a child for the purposes of committing sexual acts
DATE/TIME: 1/28/2016 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Internet – Undercover Detail
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): Shawn Light, 30 year old male
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Sharon Giles, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit
Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7620
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Terry Dobrosky, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit
Terry.Dobrosky@Oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7609

DETAILS:
On 1/28/2016, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Sexual Assault and Family Protection Unit (FPU) initiated an undercover operation targeting adults who contact children online for the purposes of engaging in lewd and sexual activities. During this operation, Shawn Light was arrested for initiating contact with who he believed to be a 16 year old female and engaged her in sexual conversations. During these online contacts, Light made arrangements to meet the child in a public place for the purposes of engaging in sexual acts.

Shawn Light is no stranger to engaging in on-line conversations with what he believes to be minor females. Shawn Light was previously arrested by the Oxnard Police Department’s FPU on 8/18/2015 when he sent harmful matter to who he believed was a minor child and had arranged to meet her in public for the purposes of engaging in sexual acts. He is currently out on bail for those crimes. He was to appear at the Ventura County Superior Court for those violations tomorrow (1/29/16).

The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public to be diligent in supervising their children’s activity online to ensure they are protected and safe. If anyone has information regarding the possible online exploitation of a child, they are encouraged to contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.missingkids.com or their local police department.
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: 1/28/2016 9:30 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Arrest for Possession of a Loaded Gun 
DATE/TIME: January 29, 2016 / 7:36 p.m.
LOCATION: 3200 block of Merced Place
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): Ray Fernandez, 19 year old Oxnard resident
17 year old Oxnard resident, name withheld due to age
PREPARED BY: Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 29, 2016, at about 7:36 p.m., officers were on patrol in the 3200 block of Merced Place when they contacted Ray Fernandez, 19 year old Oxnard resident, and a 17 year old juvenile. Both subjects were found to be in possession of loaded firearms. One firearm was a .22 caliber zip gun and the other firearm was a 12 gauge zip gun.  Fernandez was arrested for weapons violations and booked at the Ventura County Jail and the juvenile was arrested for weapons violated and booked at juvenile hall.  

 
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.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  January 29, 2015 / 9:33 p.m. 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Michael Andrade Homicide – One Year Anniversary News Release
DATE/TIME: February 28, 2015 at 9:07 P.M.
LOCATION: 100 Block of Eliza Court
VICTIM(S): Michael Andrade, 22 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett, Major Crimes Unit
(805) 385-7763; alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Robert Eckman, Major Crimes Unit
(805) 385-7760; bob.eckman@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – As we near the one year anniversary of Michael Andrade’s murder, investigators with the Oxnard Police Department are again asking for the public’s help in providing any information related to the senseless murder of 22-year old Oxnard resident, Michael Andrade.
 
On February 28, 2015, Andrade was outside a friend’s house talking about the day’s events and his plans for tomorrow.  He will never see that tomorrow because he was shot to death as he tried to flee to safety.  He was an innocent victim of what appears to have been gang violence.  Michael Andrade was not a gang member and just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time when suspected gang members fired on a group of people in the 100 block of Eliza Court.  Another 22 year old neighbor was seriously wounded by the same gunfire.  Investigators have yet to determine a motive for the attack but witnesses believe Andrade was mistaken for a rival gang member.
 
Investigators have interviewed numerous witnesses and followed several leads. Investigators believe that there are people in the community that have information that can assist investigators in identifying the suspect(s) in this case. Investigators are asking anyone that has information about this homicide to call the Oxnard Police Department and place an anonymous call. Providing any information could be very helpful to this investigation. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated by the Andrade Family, the community and the Oxnard Police Department.
 
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Anyone with information about this unsolved murder is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit or Detective Robert Eckman at (805) 385-7760. There are numerous other ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:
 


Picture of Victim Michael Andrade

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  2/26/2015 / 0900 hours