Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Samantha Torres, 13-year-old girl missing from Oxnard
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, May 4, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rancho Solana Apartments 2400 block of Alvarado St., Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Samantha Torres, 13-year-old 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

NEWS UPDATE – Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department, with the public’s help, have found missing 13-year-old Samantha Torres. She was found earlier this evening when a person reported seeing her walking near the CostCo store in Oxnard. Samantha, an eighth grade student at Rio Del Valle Middle School in Oxnard had been reported missing for more than a week. The search for her had been widespread throughout the area with photos and flyers being posted in area shops and on social media sites. The girl was located after a lengthy police investigation and she is now reunited with her family. The Oxnard Police Department and the girl’s family thanks the public in helping to find her.

Samantha Torres

(OXNARD, Calif) – Oxnard police investigators are searching for a 13-year-old girl reported missing earlier this week. The teen, who has brown eyes, long reddish brown hair and is 5 feet 7 inches tall, was last seen leaving a relative’s apartment at the 2400 block of Alvarado St. in Oxnard.

The girl lives at the Royal Dukes Mobile Estates at 1101 E. Ventura Blvd., Oxnard. Police investigators are searching for her and an alert has been made to Rio Del Valle Middle School where the girl is an 8^th grade student.

Anyone with information on Samantha’s whereabouts can call Sr. Detective Luis McArthur with the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit at (805) 385-7662 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: May 8, 2013, 8:00 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:	Protest at Monsanto Corporation
DATE/TIME:	5/25/13 at about 1200 hours
LOCATION:	2700 Block of Camino Del Sol





PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Baysinger (805) 385-7746 kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 5/25/13, at approximately 11:30AM, a group of about 250 people marched from the area of Wal-Mart on Rose Avenue to the area of the Monsanto Corporation in the 2700 Block of Camino Del Sol. Once the group arrived at Monsanto, people from the group began to damage the property of Monsanto. The group was given orders to leave the property, and they complied with the order. The group was monitored by officers from the Oxnard Police Department until they ultimately dispersed. No arrests were made.

A similar protest at Monsanto took place back in September of 2012; the protest in 2012 was related to the “Occupy Monsanto” movement. It is unknown if today’s protest was related.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/25/13, 1052 hours

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:	August 31, 2013 / 2229 hours
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue near Cesar Chavez Drive
PARTY 1:	Joel Tapia, 25 years, Oxnard resident
PARTY 2:	Leonardo Medina, 23 years, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 1:	White 1999 Ford Expedition
VEHICLE 2:	Silver 2004 BMW 325ci
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Peña, Senior Officer (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On August 31, 2013, at about 10:29 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a collision involving two vehicles near the intersection of Rose Avenue and Cesar Chavez Drive. Upon arrival, officers found that the two vehicles involved were a white Ford Expedition, driven by Joel Tapia, a 25 year-old resident of Oxnard, and a silver 2004 BMW 325ci, driven by Leonardo Medina, a 23 year-old Oxnard resident.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Ford Expedition was traveling northbound on Rose Avenue and the BMW 325ci was traveling southbound on Rose Avenue. For an unknown reason, the Ford was traveling at a high rate of speed and collided with the center median of Rose Avenue just north of Cesar Chavez Drive. The Ford lost control and continued traveling over the median where it collided with several trees. During the collision, Driver Tapia was ejected from the Ford Expedition and landed in the roadway near his vehicle.

When the Ford collided with the median, its left front wheel became dislodged and flew into the path of the northbound BMW where it struck its front end causing extensive damage. Driver Medina was uninjured during the collision.

Driver Tapia sustained serious injuries as result of the collision and was transported to a local hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. He is currently listed in critical condition.

Alcohol is suspected to be involved in this collision.

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

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	09/25/13 2317 hours
LOCATION:	2400 block of Alvarado Street
VICTIM(S):	24 year old Oxnard resident, name withheld pending notification of next of kin
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato, (805) 385-7688 miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 09/25/13 at approximately 2317 hours, officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Alvarado Street regarding a stabbing. When officers arrived they located a male subject who had been stabbed. Despite emergency responders’ efforts to save the subject, he died as a result of his injuries.

The victim was a 24 year old Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. Investigators are following up on several leads and motives at this time. The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/26/13, 0430 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Crime Alert: Home Burglaries
DATE/TIME:	9/26/13, 6:00pm
LOCATION:	2400 block of Alvarado Street, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805)385-7631 or miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Nathan Martin, Nathan.Martin@oxnardpd.orgor 805-385-7755

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department would like to notify residents of two home burglaries in the last two days in the 2400 block of Alvarado Street, and remind city residents to ensure their safety by taking precaution and locking doors and securing windows in the evening hours and when not at home.

We are following leads of a single-male suspect, who forced-entry through the front door while residents were home.

We remind residents to be extra-aware and vigilant. If you see suspicious activity, individuals who are not visiting a neighbor, and do not live in your street or are loitering, please call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-805-7600, or dial 911.

OPD asks that you assist by taking a proactive approach by deterring any future criminal activity. Make sure to lock your homes, cars, remove visible valuables, and do not leave your keys in the car. We can all take small steps to avoid becoming a victim.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated. If you have any information or see anything, please call OPD at 805-385-7600, or dial 911. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Graffiti Vandalism Arrest, 70 Counts
DATE/TIME:	10/30/2013 / 0800
LOCATION:	1400 Block Iselton Place
VICTIM(S):	City of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Jovanny Becerra. 19 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective John Brisslinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective John Brisslinger john.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org (805)385-7600

DETAILS: On 10/30/13 at 0810 hours, Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit arrested 19 year old Oxnard resident Jovanny Becerra on 70 counts of graffiti vandalism. Investigators obtained information the previous week that linked Becerra to his tagged moniker. The graffiti vandalism committed by Becerra cost the City of Oxnard an estimated $10,000.00 to clean.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective John Brisslinger at (805) 385-7600. 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: 10/30/2013, 1100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	11/3/13 at approximately 1800 hours
LOCATION:	1200 block of Colonia Road
VICTIM(S):	Jesus Muniz, 20 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver sedan

PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collet, (805) 486-6228 Cody.collett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 11/3/13 at approximately 1800 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Colonia Road reference a shooting victim. The victim, Jesus Muniz, was shot multiple times in the chest. Muniz was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance and is listed in critical condition.

According to witnesses, several gunshots were heard and a silver sedan was seen speeding away from the scene. There is no further information at this time.

The investigation is continuing.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. 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: 11/3/13 2119 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Interrupted Vehicle Burglary
DATE/TIME:	11/21/2013, 0522 hours
LOCATION:	3000 block of Taffrail Lane
VICTIM(S):	20 year old Oxnard resident, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Rivera, 19 year old resident of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jesse Sedeno
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Nathan Martin (805) 385-7605

DETAILS:
On 11/21/2013, at approximately 0522 hours, Officers responded to a vehicle burglary in progress in the 3000 block of Taffrail Lane. Upon arrival, officers found a retired Oxnard Police Department Sergeant detaining the suspect with the assistance of the 20 year old victim. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident. Officers located burglary tools and other evidence to support the crime. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Detective Nathan Martin of the Oxnard Police Department by phone at (805) 385-7605.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind residents to lock their vehicles and secure valuables. Furthermore, report suspicious persons and vehicles to the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/21/2013, 0705

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT: Senior Officer Maria Pena, (805) 385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org
Sgt. Brian Woolley, (805) 385-7847, brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

Winter Holiday Mobilization Schedule of Operations

Ventura County December Enforcement Schedule

Oxnard, CA – Ventura County Avoid the 14 is announcing its upcoming enforcement operations for the Winter Holiday DUI Campaign. The following schedule of operations, dates, and locations are provided for broadcast.

Sat, Dec 14th, DUI/DL CHECKPOINT 2000-0300, City of Simi Valley
Sat, Dec 21st DUI TASKFORCE OPERATION, 2000-0200, City of Thousand Oaks
Sat, Dec 21st DUI/CDL CHECKPOINT, 2000-0300, City of Ventura
Fri, Dec 27th DUI/CDL CHECKPOINT, 2000-0300, City of Oxnard
Sat, Dec 28th DUI/CDL CHECKPOINT, 2000-0300, City of Ventura
Tues, Dec 31st DUI Saturation Patrols, 1800-0300, County-Wide
In addition to the above operations, officers throughout Ventura County will be conducting several DUI saturation patrols on various nights during the campaign which ends on January 1, 2014.
Statistical data on the number of DUI arrests and DUI fatal crashes will be released from the previous day’s activities throughout the holiday weekend.
Media Notes: Reporters are invited to ride along with law enforcement or may join Task Force & checkpoint operations in your region throughout the Campaign by contacting the PIO contact listed above.

Funding for the “Avoid” program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery w/ a handgun
DATE/TIME:	1/22/14, 2000 hours
LOCATION:	942 W. Wooley Road (Oralias Bakery)

SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic or Black male, 6’, 180#, appr. 30 years, dark gray sweatshirt



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:
At about 2000 hours on 1/22/14, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a robbery that just occurred at 942 West Wooley Road. The suspect (described above) entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the business on foot.

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: 1-22-14 / 2225