Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5-23-15 / 0213 hours
LOCATION:	2800 Block of South Rose Ave.
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Jorge Coria, 40 Year Old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Jeff McGreevy, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Unit, 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 5-23-15 about 0213 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a business in the 2800 block of S. Rose Avenue regarding a suspicious subject. The officers located the subject and identified him as Jorge Coria. While the officers were interviewing Coria he suddenly stood up and ran away. The officers pursued him on foot as he ran across Oxnard Blvd. They observed him remove a handgun from his waistband and discard it. Coria fell as he was running and was taken into custody without further incident. The officers inspected the firearm and found it was a loaded .38 caliber revolver. Coria was booked into the Ventura County Jail for numerous Felony firearms violations and resisting arrest.

Jorge Coria is currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent commitment offense, prior convictions are not considered.

In an effort to address the increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crime Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

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: 5-23-15 / 0730 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Court Operation Leads to Seven Arrests for Suspended Driver’s Licenses
DATE/TIME:	June 15, 2015 / 0800 – 1200 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura County Courthouse, 800 S. Victoria Avenue City of Ventura
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Monday, June 15, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a special enforcement operation targeting drivers who appeared in court for cases involving imposed driver’s license suspensions. Each of the individuals appearing in court was informed or reminded by a judge that their driving privilege was suspended.

During the operation, seven individuals left the court room, drove away from the courthouse and were stopped by officers. Officers arrested all seven drivers for violations of driving with a suspended driver’s license. Four of the drivers had DUI related driving suspensions, two had failure to appear in court suspensions and one driver’s privilege was suspended from a previous arrest for the possession of a large quantity of marijuana. The seven vehicles were towed from the scene of the stop and potentially face a 30-day impound.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct operations like these to help make our community and roadways safer.

These operations are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Transportation Administration.

For questions related to traffic safety and enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or via email at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 15, 2015 at 1545 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 in possession of a handgun
DATE/TIME:	July 16, 2015/1700
LOCATION:	4th Street and “B” Street
VICTIM(S):	State of CA
SUSPECT(S):	Daniel Ruiz
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant (805)385-7644 bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On July 16, 2015 at approximately 1700, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the downtown area of the city. SEU officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of 4^th Street and “B” Street. During the traffic stop Daniel Ruiz, a documented gang member, was contacted and found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun.

Ruiz was arrested on several firearm related charges including being a felon in possession of a firearm. Ruiz was booked into the Ventura County Main Jail.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 16, 2015/1745

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 – UPDATE
DATE/TIME:	9-10-15 / 1800 hours
LOCATION:	400 Block of Douglas Avenue, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON:	Jose De Jesus Lopez Aceves, 64 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Greg Harasymowycz, Senior Police Officer Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

UPDATE: Mr. Aceves returned home unharmed. The Police Department would like to thank residents and media for their attention to this matter.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jose De Jesus Lopez Aceves, 64-year old Oxnard resident, who was reported missing from the 400 block of Douglas Avenue, Oxnard. Aceves is 5’8”, 225 pounds, with black/grey hair and brown eyes. Aceves was last seen in the 400 block of Douglas Avenue, on 9-9-15, at approximately 10:30 PM. Aceves was wearing a yellow polo shirt, grey pants and brown shoes.

If located, please call the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at: 805-385-7740, or 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9-10-15 / 1830 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	September 27, 2015 at 5:34 pm
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Blvd. west of C Street
VICTIM(S):	Single male driver
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7684

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently on-scene of a fatal traffic collision on Channel Islands Blvd. west of C Street. The collision involved a solo motorcyclist who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Channel Islands Blvd. is closed between C and J Streets so motorists should use alternate routes.

If anyone witnessed the collision, they are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/27/15 at 6:20 pm

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Driver Involved in Fatal Traffic Collision Arrested
DATE/TIME:	Date of collision: July 17, 2015 / 1545 hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Road @ Wolff Street
DRIVER 1:	Andres Ceja, 32 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1:	Blue motorcycle
PASSENGER (MOTORCYCLE):	Desiree Mendez, 24 years, Oxnard Resident (deceased)
DRIVER 2:	Raul Trevino, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 2:	Black, Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Mike Wood (805) 385-7750 mike.wood@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
Update:

On Friday, October 23, 2015, at about 1630 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department arrested Driver Andres Ceja following an extensive investigation of the collision that killed 24 year old Desiree Mendez on July 17, 2015. Ceja was booked into the Ventura County Jail on charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, driving while under the influence of drugs and driving with a suspended driver’s license. His bail is set at $250,000.

Original news release:

On Friday, July 17, 2015, at about 3:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Saviers Road and Wolff Street in reference to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles, one being a small motorcycle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle, driven by Andres Ceja and with a female passenger, was traveling northbound on Saviers Road. The Chevrolet truck was traveling southbound on Saviers Road approaching the intersection of Wolff Street. For an unknown reason, the motorcycle turned left at Wolff Street and into the direct path of the truck causing a broadside collision. The impact caused Driver Ceja and his female passenger to be ejected from the motorcycle. Both of them were transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center with critical injuries. The female was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Driver Ceja is currently listed in stable condition. Driver Trevino was uninjured.

Driver Ceja and his female passenger were not wearing motorcycle helmets at the time of the collision.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Mike Wood at 805-385-7750 or via email at mike.wood@oxnardpd.org.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle pursuit and narcotics arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 22, 2015 / 2154 Hours
LOCATION:	Harbor Blvd. / Gonzales Rd.
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Bribiesca, Fernando Arias – 21 year-old Lompoc resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 2011 Toyota Scion
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Sergeant – Marc.Amon@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant – Brian.Woolley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 12/22/15 at approximately 2154 hours, an Oxnard Police patrol sergeant observed a vehicle driving recklessly in the area of Gonzales Road and Patterson Road. He attempted to stop the white Toyota Scion however, the driver refused to yield. The sergeant pursued the vehicle westbound on Gonzales Road and estimated that the vehicle reached speeds over 100 mph. The sergeant lost sight of the vehicle when it reached the intersection at Harbor Boulevard.

While officers searched the area they could hear screaming coming from the thick brush located west of the intersection toward the beach. When they investigated further they were able to see part of the white Scion about 230 feet into the brush off the roadway. With the help of Oxnard Fire and the Ventura County Sheriff’s helicopter, the officers were able to locate the driver of the vehicle and identified him as 21 year-old Lompoc resident Fernando Arias Bribiesca. Bribiesca suffered minor injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for medical treatment.

Bribiesca was charged with evading a police officer, driving under the influence of a controlled substance and transportation of a controlled substance.

This incident is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed this event please contact Sergeant Brian Woolley at Brian.Woolley@oxnardpd.org.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Injury Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME: January 16, 2016 / 8:41 p.m.
LOCATION: Thomas Avenue and Saviers Road
DRIVER: Hugo Escobar, 41 years old, Oxnard Resident
PEDESTRIAN: -Genaro Rodriguez, 30 year old, Oxnard Resident – 6 year old Oxnard Resident – 3 year old Oxnard Resident -11 month old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY: Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 16, 2016, at about 8:41 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and several pedestrians. The collision occurred at the intersection of Thomas Avenue and Saviers Road.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Hugo Escobar’s vehicle collided into the pedestrians as they were crossing the street in the cross walk. The pedestrians were transported to VCMC for treatment. Genaro Rodriguez and the 11 month old were admitted to the hospital for observation.

Alcohol and/or drugs were not a factor in the collision. The collision is still under investigation. 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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Child Annoying Sexual Battery Distribution of harmful matter to a minor
DATE/TIME:	1/20/2016 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	1500 Block of Helm Drive, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	16 year old female – name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	John Milton Jackson, 39 year old, Oxnard Resident
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:	Senior Detective Juanita Suarez, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit Juanita.Suarez@Oxnardpd.org (805)385-7759

DETAILS:

On 10/23/2015 the Oxnard Police Department responded to a local high school regarding a foreign exchange student disclosing that she was touched inappropriately by her host parent, John Milton Jackson. The minor female victim began living with the host family in September 2015. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit (FPU) initiated an investigation into the allegations. After several months of investigating the allegations, Jackson was arrested at his place of business in the City of Oxnard for child annoying, sexual battery, and sending harmful matter to a minor. He was booked at the Oxnard Police Department jail, where he later posted bail. His bail was set at $20,000.

Investigators learned during their investigation that John Jackson was employed as the Area Coordinator with ASSE International Student Exchange Programs at the time of the reported incidents. Investigators also learned that John Jackson has worked for other student exchange programs in the past, thus, believing there may be other victims that have not come forward regarding similar incidents. The FPU is asking the public to come forward if they have information that can assist them in their on-going investigation.

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: January 21, 2016 6:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation
DATE/TIME:	February 07, 2016 / 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Sunday, February 07, 2016, between 12:00 p.m. and 4 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department conducted a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation throughout the city limits. During the operation, officers issued 16 citations for various motorcycle violations, 29 citations for various vehicle violations, and arrested one person who had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of the precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving motorcyclists. Motorcyclists are reminded to use proper lanes positioning, match your speed to traffic around you, and to wear an approved D.O.T. helmet. Drivers are reminded to look twice for motorcyclists when turning or entering the roadway.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct these types of enforcement operations this year to make our roadways and community safer. These operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 07, 2016 / 9:00 p.m.