Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting
DATE/TIME:	7-9-11 2121 hours
LOCATION:	300 block of East Fir Ave
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Mike Marostica (805) 486-6228 Mikemarostica@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On July 9, 2011 at approximately 9:21 PM, officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 300 block of East Fir Avenue. When officers arrived they located the victim, who was shot once in the lower leg. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he is in stable condition.

According to witnesses, the suspect drove up in an older grey model van. The suspect exited the vehicle, yelled out a gang slogan, and shot the victim. The suspect vehicle was last seen driving eastbound on Fir Avenue.

If anyone has information, they are encouraged to contact Det. Mike Marostica at (805) 486-6228 or remain anonymous and call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-TIPS.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sexual Assault
DATE/TIME:	8/28/2011 2030-2100 hours
LOCATION:	Sierra Linda Park, Oxnard, California
VICTIM(S):	Withheld per 293 PC
SUSPECT(S):	Adult Male, 5’9” to 6”, dark baseball hat, light color hooded sweatshirt, jeans
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown color, make or model sedan Similar to a Honda Accord
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective D. Shadinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective D. Shadinger 805-385-7662 Detective J. Suarez 805-385-3922

DETAILS:
On 8/28/2011, between the hours of 8:30 PM and 9 PM, an adult female was confronted by an adult male suspect in the area of Sierra Linda Park. The suspect grabbed the female, pushed her to the ground, and sexually assaulted her. The victim screamed and fought with the suspect, which caused the suspect to flee the area. The suspect was last seen entering a unknown color sedan, similar to a Honda Accord, and driving on Holly Ave towards Ventura Rd.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages anyone who was in the area of Sierra Linda Park with information pertaining to this assault to contact Detective Shadinger at (805) 385-7662 or Detective Suarez at (805) 385-3922 or to remain anonymous, contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/29/2011; 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	Suspicious death investigation
DATE/TIME	December 17, 2011 at 8:11 p.m.
LOCATION	3100 block of Paula Street, Oxnard
VICTIM	Male (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
SUSPECT	Unknown
PREPARED BY	Mónica Muñoz
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On December 17, 2011 at about 8 p.m., Oxnard PD received a call from medical services personnel requesting our assistance with an injured man found in the backyard of a residence in the 3100 block of Paula Street.

Paramedics gave medical aid to the man and transported him to St. John’s Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. This case is being investigated as a suspicious death. The autopsy by the Ventura County Medical Examiner is pending. The victim’s name will not be released until his next of kin have been notified.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Bob Eckman at (805) 385-7650. 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 may also visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/ to submit a tip via text or email.

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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	245 (a)(1) PC Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife)
DATE/TIME	12/26/2011, 4 p.m.
LOCATION	La Gloria Market, 430 S. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard
VICTIM	Cesar Garcia, 62, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Hispanic male, 40-45 years, all black clothing, mustache, black ball cap, should have laceration on right side of forehead.
PREPARED BY	Detective Steven F. Funk 805-385-7796
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On 12/26/2011 at about 4 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the La Gloria Market regarding two subjects seen arguing and one who was stabbed with a knife. During the disturbance the victim possibly struck the suspect on the forehead with a belt and buckle.

The victim was transported to VCMC with a serious stab wound. He is currently in stable condition. The suspect was seen walking away north bound through the center of the parking lot and was last seen at the south east corner of Fourth Street and Oxnard Blvd.

It is unknown why the men were fighting or if the suspect is known to the victim.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve 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. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/26/2011, 8:45 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	Serious injury traffic collision
DATE/TIME	February 4, 2012 at 11:30 p.m.
LOCATION	Fifth and C Streets, Oxnard
VICTIM	Jeremy Lopez Johnson, 21
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Randy Latimer
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On February 4, 2012 at about 11:30 p.m., Oxnard PD officers along with EMS personnel responded to a single vehicle (motorcycle), injury collision at the intersection of Fifth and “C” Streets. When officers arrived, theydiscovered that the motorcycle collided with the curb and a light standard. Officers and EMS personnel attended to the driver, a 21-year-old male. The driver was unconscious and sustained multiple injuries to his legs and upper torso as a result of the collision. He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment where he is listed in critical condition.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Fifth Street approaching “C” Street. The rider failed to negotiate a curve and crossed into the opposing traffic lane. The motorcycle struck a curb causing the rider to lose control and subsequently strike a light pole. No other vehicles were involved.

Investigators suspect that the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed and was not able to negotiate the curve because of the high speed. It is not known whether alcohol contributed to the collision. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.

Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Officer Scott Aaron at (805) 385-7750. 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: 02/05/2012

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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	Gonzales Road closure
DATE/TIME	Saturday, March 3 at 6 a.m. through Sunday March 4 at 6 a.m.
LOCATION	Gonzales Road EAST of Oxnard Boulevard

(Oxnard, CA) On Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 6 a.m. through Sunday, March 4 at 6 a.m. Gonzales Road east of Oxnard Boulevard at the railroad crossing will be closed. This closure is required for track maintenance of the Union Pacific Railroad crossing.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Additional railroad maintenance closures will occur over the next few weeks and the public will be notified in advance of those closures.

Any questions regarding the repair work should be directed to Terri Metzler of Farwest Paving at (714) 630-4856

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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	Attempted homicide (gun)
DATE/TIME	January 1, 2012 at 2:37 a.m.
LOCATION	200 block of Riverpark Blvd.
VICTIM	21-year-old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Alexander Joel Mendez 5/12/84 Hispanic male, 27, 5’11” 160 pounds, black hair, brown eyes
SUSPECT VEHICLE	1990 Chevy Lumina California license plate # 4WCJ445

(Oxnard, CA) On January 1, 2012 at about 2:30 a.m. a woman walked out of her residence in the 200 block of Riverpark Boulevard and was confronted by a male suspect who shot her and fled the area. The victim is a 21-year-old female who was hospitalized for her injuries. She has since been released.

Oxnard PD officers responded to the scene and interviewed several witnesses. During the investigation detectives from the violent crimes unit identified Alexander Joel Mendez (5/12/84) as the suspect in this case. A warrant for attempted homicide has been issued for Mendez’s arrest. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Mendez is a Hispanic male, 27, 5’11” 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He drives a blue 1990 Chevrolet Lumina with California license plate 2WCJ445.

Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of this suspect is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective John Sunia at (805) 486-7386. 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.

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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	Sexual battery
DATE/TIME	Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 6:36 a.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard State Beach Park
VICTIM	56-year-old female
SUSPECT	Hispanic male, 16-17 years old, tall, thin build, wearing a green sweatshirt, and black jeans
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On Saturday June 2, 2012, at 6:36 a.m., a 56-year old female was jogging near Oxnard State Beach Park. She was approached from behind by a male who reached around her and fondled her breast. The victim screamed and the suspect walked away. He was last seen walking northbound on the frontage road of Harbor Blvd.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or the OPD family protection unit at (805) 385-7759. 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.

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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	Strong-arm robbery
DATE/TIME	July 9, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
LOCATION	2500 N. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECT	Hispanic male, 5’9″ 160 lbs, grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On July 9, 2012 at about 1:30 a.m. a 19-year-old Oxnard man was walking in the area of 2500 N. Vineyard Avenue when a man jumped out of the bushes and confronted him. The suspect battered the victim, took some of the victim’s property and ran on foot toward the parking lot of the Jack in the Box.

The victim says the suspect was a Hispanic male, 5’9” 160 pounds, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The suspect was not armed.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD 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. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

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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:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	October 27, 2012 1:05 A.M.
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Road and Saviers Road
DRIVER 1:	Felix Lopez Morales, 22 years, Oxnard
VEHCLE 1:	Burgundy, Chevy Astro Van
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Randy Latimer, Traffic Unit, (805) 385-7600, randy.latimer@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Scott Aaron, Traffic Unit, (805) 385-7600, scott.aaron@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On October 27, 2012, at about 1:05 A.M., Oxnard police officers responded to Pleasant Valley Road and Saviers Road after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle that had driven into a building. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a Chevy Astro Van, driven by Felix Morales of Oxnard, had collided into the business, Ortiz Bakery #2, at 152 East Pleasant Valley Road causing extensive damage to the building and trapping Morales in his vehicle. Firefighters had to utilize special equipment to extricate Morales from his vehicle.

Morales sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in serious but stable condition.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Morales was traveling eastbound on Pleasant Valley Road after being involved in a minor-injury hit and run collision in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Perkins Road. While fleeing, Morales lost control of his vehicle and drove into the building.

Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Officer Scott Aaron at (805) 385-7600. The investigation is ongoing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 27, 2012 4:15 A.M.