Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle theft suspect and wanted felon arrested after driving stolen vehicle into a fence
DATE/TIME:	July 28, 2015, 07:25 am
LOCATION:	500 block of Maple Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Lorenzo Ruben Gutierrez 23 years old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Rocky Marquez, (805) 385-7664 [email protected]

DETAILS: On July 28, 2015 at approximately 07:20 a.m., detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force were conducting an investigation into a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of Maple Street in the City of Oxnard. Detectives observed Lorenzo Gutierrez enter a 1991 Honda Accord which had been reported stolen to the Oxnard Police Department earlier in the week. As officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop and detain the driver, the vehicle abruptly fled and collided intentionally with a parked vehicle and brick fence. The vehicle became immobilized on the fence; at which time, the driver fled on foot. Detectives were able to apprehend Gutierrez after a short foot pursuit.

Gutierrez was found to have an outstanding felony arrest warrant for a previous burglary and was in possession of several burglary tools; as well as, a small amount of narcotics. Gutierrez was booked for the outstanding felony arrest warrant, unlawful driving of a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of burglary tools, possession of narcotics, resisting a police officer and two counts of felony vandalism. The victim estimated the damage to their fence and vehicle to total approximately $3,500.

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force, asks residents to help prevent auto theft in our community by never leaving your keys in your vehicle.

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/contactus

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 28, 2015 / 1:30 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:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	8-1-15 / 2120 Hours
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	18-year old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Two male suspects
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jeff Long, (805) 486-6506, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 8-01-15, at approximately 2120 hours, officers responded to the 1300 block of Saviers Rd. re: a shooting victim. Officers found an 18-year old male Oxnard resident had sustained several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in serious, but stable condition.

Witnesses reported there were at least two male suspects involved. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction. An investigation is continuing.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8-02-15 / 0130 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Person Hit By Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	August 9, 2015 at approximately 1900 hours
LOCATION:	300 block of North G Street
VICTIM(S):	Bryan Ramirez, 18 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Grey Sedan
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnertt
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Scott Coe (805) 385-7796 [email protected]

DETAILS:On 8/9/15 at approximately 1900 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to the 300 block of North G Street reference a person hit by a vehicle. When officers arrived they located the victim, 18 year old Bryan Ramirez, laying in the street with significant injuries. Witnesses reported to the police that a grey sedan was seen leaving the area directly after Ramirez was found in the roadway. Ramirez was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center in grave condition. Ramirez is currently in the Intensive Care Unit.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. Investigators are still reviewing evidence and are trying to determine how this incident occurred.

If you witnessed this incident or have information regarding this investigation, you are encouraged to call Detective Scott Coe at (805) 385-7796. 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 9, 2015 at 0100 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Weapons Arrest Correction
DATE/TIME:	8-15-15 / 1648 Hours
LOCATION:	Casa San Carlos Lane
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	16-Year old Oxnard resident 19-Year old Oxnard resident, name withheld
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, [email protected]

DETAILS:

The correct time of the incident is 1648 hours.

Date/Time Prepared: 8-15-15, 2120 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Weapons Violations
DATE/TIME:	8/28/15, 2050 hours
LOCATION:	3100 block of Medocino Place, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Eduardo Montiel, 19 years old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Bakari Myers
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 8/28/15, at approximately 8:50PM, officers were patrolling the 3100 block of Mendocino, located in the Diamond Bar neighborhood. Officers located two subjects loitering in front of a residence known for recent and violent gang activity. As the officers attempted to make contact with the subjects, the officers noticed one of the subjects was making furtive movements toward his waistband. The subject ran from the officers, but was apprehended a short distance away. Officers located a short barreled shotgun that was discarded by the suspect. The suspect was identified as 19 year old Oxnard resident, Eduardo Montiel. Montiel is a documented member of an Oxnard street gang, currently on probation for robbery, and prohibited from possessing firearms. Montiel was arrested and charged with several firearms violations.

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.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding this robbery or other 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/contactus.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	8/29/15 @ 1830 hours
SUSPECT(S):	Terrance Trout (28) Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Ford F-150
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Cumming
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez P.I.O. 805 385-7631

DETAILS:

On 8/29/15 at approximately 1830 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were searching the area of Gonzales Rd and Ventura Rd reference a stolen vehcile that had been pursued into the City of Oxnard by the Ventura Police Department. The stolen vehicle was located in the area of Gonzales Rd and Patterson Rd. The vehcile failed to yield to the police unit and a second pursuit was initiated by the Oxnard Police Derpartment, which covered approximately 5 miles in the south end of the City. A Stop Stick was deployed in the area of Channel Islands Blvd and Ventura Rd which deflated two tires of the vehicle. The driver continued to flee from officers until he stopped his vehicle on Las Tunas at Yucca St where he was taken into custody without further incident. He was transported by Ventura Police for further processing and booking.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Child Luring, Child Annoying, Sending Harmful Matter to a Child, and Meeting a Child for the Purposes of Committing a Sexual Act
DATE/TIME:	8-5-15 thru 9-5-15
LOCATION:	Internet – Undercover Detail
VICTIM(S):	15-Year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Shawn Light, 29-year old Camarillo Resident Daniel Loza, 20-year old Oxnard Resident Cody Mewbourne, 26-year old Thousand Oaks Resident Constantine Mantis, 64-year old Moorpark Resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Sexual Assault and Family Protection Unit [email protected], (805) 385-7620
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Terry Dobrosky, Sexual Assault and Family Protection Unit, [email protected], (805) 385-7609

DETAILS:

On 08/05/15, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call regarding the possible online enticement and exploitation of a 15-year-old female child. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit (FPU) initiated an investigation into the crimes. After several weeks of investigating the allegations, four adult male suspects were identified as having repeated communications of a sexual nature with the child. The suspects were identified as, Shawn Light of Camarillo, Daniel Loza of Oxnard, Cody Mewbourne of Thousand Oaks and Constantine Mantis of Moorpark. Shawn Light, Daniel Loza and Cody Mewbourne had repeatedly communicated with the child for the purposes of arranging to meet her for sexual acts. All three suspects should have reasonably known the child was under the age of 18.

On 08/18/15 detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit (FPU) and Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) arrested Shawn Light and Daniel Loza when they arrived at a public location in the City of Oxnard for the purposes of committing sexual acts on a child. Cody Mewbourne made arrangements to meet with the child for the purposes of sexual acts but didn’t show up at the planned location. Mewbourne was arrested on 9/5/15 for child annoying, arranging to meet a child for sexual acts and sending harmful matter to a child. Constantine Mantis has an outstanding warrant for child annoying, and sending harmful matter to a child. The District Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against all subjects listed.

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: 9/10/2015

Shawn Light

Daniel Loza

Cody Mewbourne

Constantine Mantis (2009)

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault on Police Officers
DATE/TIME:	9-25-15 / 0029 Hours
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Friedrich Lane
VICTIM(S):	Two Oxnard Police Officers, Names Withheld.
SUSPECT(S):	Uriel Arellano Morales, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Luis McArthur, Sergeant Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Marty Meyer (805) 207-7078 [email protected]

DETAILS: On 9-25-15, at 0029 hours, officers responded to the 1300 Block of Friedrich Lane re: a subject yelling and acting in a bizarre manner. Officers contacted Uriel Arellano Morales, a 20-year old Oxnard resident. Officers immediately noted that when Morales spoke he was not making any sense. Morales said repeatedly that he wanted to go to a motel.

While waiting for a friend to come and take Morales to a hotel, Morales suddenly, and unexplainably, charged and tackled one of the two officers on scene. The other officer came to the aid of the first officer and both were eventually able to take Morales into custody.

Morales was treated at a local hospital suffering minor injuries before being booked into the Ventura County Main Jail for 69 PC (obstructing or resisting officers in the performance of their duties-felony) and 243(b) PC (battery on a police officer-felony).

The two Oxnard Police officers were also treated at a local hospital and treated for moderate injuries.

An investigation is continuing.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for persons with additional information to call the Department at (805) 385-7740.

Date Prepared: 9-25-15, 0330 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision (Motorcyclist)
DATE/TIME:	November 24, 2015 / 0024 hours
LOCATION:	San Benito Street @ Trinity Place
VEHICLE:	Burgundy, 1997 Harley Davidson motorcycle
DRIVER:	Claudia Sanchez, 41 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On November 24, 2015, at about 12:24 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of San Benito Street and Trinity Place in reference to a single vehicle injury collision involving a motorcycle. When they arrived, the driver of the motorcycle, Claudia Sanchez, was found unconscious and unresponsive. Officers and medical personnel performed CPR but Sanchez succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Sanchez was riding the motorcycle southbound on Trinity Place approaching the T-shaped intersection of San Benito Street at a high rate of speed. For an unknown reason, she traveled through the intersection and collided with the curb on the south side of San Benito Street. Sanchez, who was not wearing a motorcycle helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and collided with the landscaped embankment and rear wall of the strip mall located in the 2100 block of East Channel Islands Boulevard (parallel with San Benito Street).

Although speed contributed to the cause of the collision, it is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were factors in the crash. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at (805) 385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 24, 2015 / 0515 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME:	January 25, 2016 / 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:
On Monday, January 25, 2016, between 7:00 a.m. and 11 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department will be deploying officers throughout the city limits to conduct bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians are reminded to obey regulatory traffic signs and only travel in areas where it is permitted and safe to walk. Bicyclists should follow all traffic laws and wear an appropriate helmet at all times to minimize injuries in the case of a collision or fall.

Drivers are also reminded to share the road and watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel on our roadways. Extra caution should be used near schools and crosswalks. California law requires drivers to maintain a distance of three feet when passing bicyclists. If a driver is unable to give a bicyclist three feet, due to traffic or road conditions (including the weather and width of the highway), the driver must slow to a reasonable speed and pass when it would not endanger the bicyclist.

Funding for this operation is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 21, 2016 / 10:00 a.m.