OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspect Arrested for Burglary
DATE/TIME:	February 11, 2016, 5:28 AM
LOCATION:	4700 Block of Reeder Avenue / 2100 Block of Vanetta St.
VICTIM(S):	Several residences
SUSPECT(S):	Anthony Meza 23 years of age, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Humberto Jimenez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Humberto Jimenez [email protected] (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On February 11, 2016 at approximately 5:28 A.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 4700 block of Reeder Avenue, reference a family dispute. When officers arrived, they learned that the suspect had broken into the residence and had threatened a family member with a knife. Suspect Meza fled the scene and was observed by officers on the roof top. Suspect Meza began to jump from roof to roof in attempt to flee from officers. Suspect Meza broke several windows of nearby houses while attempting to flee from officers.

Officers followed the suspect until he was taken into custody on the rooftop of a residence.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477.

You can also visit this sitehttp://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apxto submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/11/16 1000 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	2015 FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data shows a continued increase in Oxnard crime
DATE/TIME:	January-December 2015
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Andrew Salinas, Investigations Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Andrew Salinas, Investigations Commander [email protected]; (805) 385-7756

DETAILS:The FBI gathers crime statistics from law enforcement agencies each year as part of their Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. The UCR Program collects data on four violent crime and four property crime categories. The purpose of the program is to generate a reliable set of crime statistics for use by law enforcement. The Oxnard Police Department has been a participating UCR agency for over forty (40) years and believes it is important to share the crime data with our residents.

The City of Oxnard began to see a rise in reported crime in 2012 for the first time in 20 years. The increase has continued through 2015 with an overall crime increase of 4.8%. This is the lowest crime increase over the last four years. The UCR crime categories and the reported crime data for 2014 and 2015 are listed below:

Part I Crime	2014	2015	Percent Change	Numerical Difference
Violent Crimes
Homicide	11	12	9.1%	1
Rape	45	21	-53.3%	-24
Robbery	447	385	-13.9%	-62
Aggravated Assault	381	502	31.8%	121
Total	884	920	4.1%	36

Property Crimes
Burglary	1,172	1,103	-5.9%	-69
Motor Vehicle Theft	735	835	13.6%	100
Larceny (Theft)	4,475	4,758	6.3%	283
Arson	27	24	-11.1%	-3
Total	6,409	6,720	4.9%	311
Grand Total	7,293	7,640	4.8%	347

Homicides

The city experienced twelve (12) homicides in 2015. This is in comparison to the eleven (11) handled in 2014, with a 10-year city average of 12 homicides per year. Of the twelve homicide cases, ten are open investigations, and two are closed due to an arrest in the case. All twelve homicide victims were male. Ten of the victims were Hispanic, one victim was Caucasian, and one victim was African American. The predominant murder weapon in 2015 was a firearm; nine of the victims were shot to death. Of note, one murder victim was shot on June 24, 1990, and died in 2015 due to complications from a gunshot wound. Although the victim was shot and injured 25 years ago, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office has listed this as a homicide.

Aggravated Assaults
For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define aggravated assault as “an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.” Injury is not necessary when a gun, knife, or other weapon that could cause serious personal injury is used. Reporting is required for each victim of an incident that meets the aforementioned definition.

Aggravated assaults increased thirty-one and eight tenths of a percent (31.8%).There were 502 aggravated assaults reported during calendar year 2015 and 381 during 2014, resulting in an increase of 121 additional crimes.

Aggravated assaults are subdivided into four categories based on type of weapon: (1) firearm; (2) knife or other cutting instrument; (3) other dangerous weapon (vehicle, bat, club, etc.); and (4) hands, fist, feet. During 2015, there were 121 assaults with a firearm, 181 with a knife, 142 other dangerous weapon and 58 with hands, fist, or feet. The weapon category of other dangerous weapon experienced the sharpest increase, 51.1%, 48 additional crimes. Totals by weapon type, numerical difference, and percentage of change for the last three (3) years is listed below:

Type of Weapon				Numerical Difference		Percent Change
	2013	2014	2015	2013- 2015	2014- 2015	2013- 2015	2014- 2015
Firearm	70	94	121	51	27	72.80%	28.70%
Knife	107	151	181	74	30	69.20%	19.90%
Other	94	94	142	48	48	51.10%	51.10%
H/F/F	27	42	58	31	16	115.00%	38.10%
Total	298	381	502	204	121	68.50%	31.80%

In an effort to further classify aggravated assaults, a type based on the relationship between the suspect and victim or the suspect’s motivation was created. It should be noted that the following totals were derived from a preliminary case review of each case and are subject to change. As such, they should not be used as exact totals, but rather an approximation of aggravated assaults by type.

(1) Random – there is no known relationship between the suspect and victim. In many of these instances the victim was attacked without provocation.
(2) Domestic / Family – there is a prior or current relationship, marriage or blood line between the suspect and victim.
(3) Acquaintance – the suspect and victim are known to each other. Often they are roommates, classmates, friends, neighbors, etc. Many of these assaults resulted from disputes over money, property, or loud music.
(4) Gang / Tagger – either the suspect/victim may have gang or tagger involvement.

Totals by type, numerical difference, and percentage of change for the last two (2) years are listed below:

	2014	2015	Percent Change	Numerical Difference
Acquaintance	88	131	48.9%	43
Domestic / Family	104	115	10.6%	11
*Gang	45	53	17.8%	8
Random	139	191	37.4%	52
Unknown	5	12	140.0%	7
Grand Total	381	502	31.8%	121

Overall, aggravated assaults within the City of Oxnard have been trending downward for decades. During calendar year 1994, there were 1,073 aggravated assaults reported in the City compared to 381 during 2014. As such, we experienced an increase within this crime category, 502 aggravated assaults during calendar year 2015.

Larcenies (Thefts)
For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define larceny as “an unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another.”

The crime category of larceny (theft) increased six and two tenths of a percent (6.2%). There were 4,751 larcenies reported during calendar year 2015 and 4,475 during 2014, an increase of 276 incidents.

Larceny is subdivided into nine categories based on the type of theft: (1) pocket-picking; (2) purse snatching; (3) shoplifting; (4) theft from motor vehicles; (5) theft of motor vehicle parts and accessories; (6) theft of bicycles; (7) theft from buildings; (8) theft from coin-operated devices or machines; and (9) all other thefts. The chart below lists larceny totals, by category, for calendar years 2014 and 2015.

Larceny by Type	2014	2015	Numerical Difference	Percent Change
Pocket Picking	4	4	0	0.0%
Purse Snatch	6	9	3	50.0%
Shoplift	1,185	1,403	218	18.4%
From Motor Vehicle	1,824	1,583	-241	-13.2%
Motor Vehicle Parts	358	431	73	20.4%
Bicycles	161	195	34	21.1%
From Buildings	140	281	141	100.7%
Coin Op Device	28	13	-15	-53.6%
All Other	769	832	63	8.2%
Total	4,475	4,751	276	6.2%

Thefts from motor vehicles is the leading type of reported crime in Oxnard, accounting for 20.7% of the City’s crime picture. It is also the most preventable. There was a significant decrease in the total number of thefts from motor vehicle, 241 fewer crimes. This is a 13.2% reduction from calendar year 2014. Our outreach and public information efforts to discourage residents from leaving valuables in their vehicle in their vehicle may be a contributing factor for this turnaround.

Shoplifts accounted for 18.4% of Oxnard’s reported crimes in 2015. The increase of shoplifts over the past two years is continuing to play a significant factor in our crime rate. Increased retail in the City of Oxnard along with improved loss prevention and security measures is most likely responsible for an upsurge in shoplifts.

Motor Vehicle Theft
For purposes of crime classification and reporting, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice define motor vehicle theft as “the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. ” A motor vehicle is defined as a self-propelled vehicle that runs on land surface.

Motor vehicle theft increased thirteen and six tenths of a percent (13.6%).There were 835 motor vehicle thefts reported during calendar year 2015 and 735 during 2014, 100 additional crimes.

To determine a national recovery rate, the Federal Bureau of Investigation divides the dollar value of recovered vehicles by the value of stolen vehicles. The Oxnard Police Department’s recovery rate is much higher than the national average.

Recovery Rate	2012	2013	2014	2015
Oxnard PD	79.1%	80.0%	67.4%	82.5%
National Average	53.9%	54.8%	55.2%	Unavailable

During calendar year 2015, there were 348 arrests made for California Vehicle Code section 10851(a) and/or California Penal Code section 496d(a). Of those, 183 were accompanied with additional charges: 79 narcotic related; 44 other property crimes, 11 vehicle code violations, 10 violent crimes, 10 weapon related crimes, 5 warrants, 5 for violation of parole/probation, and 19 miscellaneous offenses.

One individual was arrested on three separate occasions for stealing a motor vehicle in the City of Oxnard.

				Numerical Difference		Percent Change
	2013	2014	2015	2013- 2015	2014- 2015	2013-2015	2014-2015
Arrests (10851(a) VC / 496d(a) PC)	140	143	348	208	205	148%	143%

In summary, during calendar year 2015, there were 835 motor vehicle thefts reported, 777 stolen vehicles recovered, and 348 arrests for 10851 VC and/or 496d(a) PC. Oxnard’s stolen vehicle recovery rate in 2015 was 82.5%. The national average for stolen vehicle recoveries during the past three years has ranged from 53% to 55%.

In response to a third consecutive year of increases in motor vehicle theft, the Oxnard Police Department created the Oxnard Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) in January 2015. The Task Force is a concentrated effort with investigators and crime analysis personnel to identify repeat offenders and auto theft trends and ultimately decrease the number of auto thefts experienced by Oxnard residents. The dramatic increase in arrests during 2015 can be directly attributed to our directed enforcement efforts. Stolen vehicle arrests increased by 143% in 2015.

Firearms
The Firearms Strike Team (FAST), led by the Violent Crimes Unit, was created to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the city. The objective of FAST was to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement. Overall, in 2015, Oxnard officers made one-hundred and seventy-three (173) firearms-related arrests and the Oxnard Police Department seized two-hundred and sixty-four (264) firearms. These are considerable increases from 2014 which saw the arrest of one-hundred and six (106) individuals for firearms related charges along with the seizure of two-hundred and forty (240) firearms. The firearms seized included: 114 semi-automatic handguns; 55 revolvers; 53 shotguns; 39 rifles; 2 zip guns; and 1 machine gun.

Crime Prevention Efforts
In April 2015, the Oxnard Police Department launched a new and innovative community outreach program called “Oxnard Neighbors United Project,” or ON UP. The central focus of this program is to further engage, inform, educate, and empower residents as partners in public safety. This program built on the success of our 2014 Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative and was modeled after the success of the RosePark Neighborhood Watch Program, Vecinos Unidos (translated meaning, United Neighbors.) This program expands our efforts to reduce property crimes by educating residents on crime prevention and other important public safety information and trainings.

Also, our public engagement with the community and neighborhoods is continuing to grow through our social media platforms such as Nextdoor.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The focus has been on organizing and facilitating neighborhood communication through virtual neighborhoods, community meetings, and community events.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 23, 2016, 2000 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI Saturation Patrol
DATE/TIME:	12-31-09 (New Year’s Eve) / 6:00 P.M. to 4:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Brian Woolley, OPD Traffic Coordinator

DETAILS:

On December 31st, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 4:00 A.M., several officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting DUI saturation patrol. These officers will patrol the City of Oxnard with an emphasis on impaired drivers and traffic enforcement.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind those people who choose to celebrate New Year’s Eve with alcohol to drink responsibly. Designate a sober driver, call a friend, or call a taxi cab to get you home. The average fine amount for a first time DUI arrest in Ventura County is $13,500.

“OVER THE LIMIT, UNDER ARREST” is all around the state. If you choose to Drink and Drive on New Year’s Eve, expect to welcome 2010 behind bars.

The Oxnard Police Department has conducted several DUI enforcement operations this holiday season including DUI checkpoints, DUI warrant services, and court operations targeting drivers who became unlicensed following a DUI arrest. These operations are funded through grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) though the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). All of these operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911.

For any questions related to DUI enforcement and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	MARINA WEST BURGLARY SERIES
DATE/TIME:	MONTH OF FEBRUARY
LOCATION:	MARINA WEST NEIGHBORHOOD EL PORTAL WAY, NOVATO WAY, MIRAMAR WALK. 900 BLOCK OF S. L STREET
VICTIM(S):	Unavailable/ State of California
SUSPECT(S):	UNKNOWN
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	NONE
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA 2/19/10
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA 2/19/10

DETAILS:

DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY THE OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS OF BURGLARIES OR ATTEMPTED BURGLARIES TO HOMES PRIMARILY LOCATED WITHIN THE MARINA WEST NEIGHBORHOOD. THE AFFECTED STREETS INCLUDE EL PORTAL WAY, MIRAMAR WALK AND NOVATO DRIVE.

A SIMILAR BURGLARY OCCURRED WITHIN THE SAME TIME FRAME ON THE 900 BLOCK OF S. L STREET, WHICH IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE MARINA WEST NEIGHBORHOOD.

THE CRIMES WERE ALL REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHILE RESIDENTS WERE HOME SLEEPING.

INVESTIGATORS MET WITH VICTIMS TO DEVELOP A COMPOSITE SKETCH OF THE SUSPECT. POLICE INVESTIGATORS ARE SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING THE SUSPECT.

RESIDENTS ARE ALSO REMINDED TO SECURE ALL DOORS, WINDOWS AND TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

RESIDENTS WITH QUESTIONS OR WITH INFORMATION MAY CONTACT DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA AT (805) 385-7664.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felony Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	March 6, 2010, 8:20 AM
LOCATION:	4300 Block Nimitz Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Charles Tucker, age 28, Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jeff McGreevy
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Jeff McGreevy (805) 385-3982

DETAILS:

On 3-6-10 at about 0820 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 4300 block of Nimitz Dr., Oxnard. While the officers were walking up to the door of the residence, they encountered Charles Tucker as he was trying to leave. The officers immediately noticed he had what appeared to be a rifle concealed under his clothing. The officers ordered him to the ground and he was detained for further investigation. Tucker was found to be in possession of an SKS assault rifle with a folding stock, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia. Further investigation revealed that Tucker was a convicted felon and prohibited from firearm ownership or possession. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail for 4 felony charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by a felon, possession of a concealed firearm by a felon, possession of an assault rifle, and 2 misdemeanor charges of possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

The investigation is continuing.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempted Homicide
DATE/TIME:	4/3/2010 at 2100 Hrs
LOCATION:	1700 block of East Fifth Street
VICTIM(S):	27 year-old Hispanic male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 20 years, 5-04, thin build, short black hair
PREPARED BY:	Detective Paul Knapp
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Paul Knapp 805-385-7796

DETAILS:

On 4/3/10 at about 2100 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a stabbing victim in the 1700 block of East Fifth Street. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition.
The victim told officers he was in his apartment with the suspect whom he knew as a past resident of the same complex. The suspect asked the victim to borrow money. When the victim refused, the suspect stabbed the victim multiple times. The suspect fled the area and has yet to be located or identified.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Paul Knapp at 805-385-7796 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or text “BUSTED” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637).

An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Threats, and Narcotics Arrests
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2010 6:30 PM
LOCATION:	1000 block of Redwood St 500 block of South I Street
VICTIM(S):	19 year-old, Oxnard resident State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Nissa Magallon 21 year-old, Oxnard resident Laticia Franco 37 year-old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Roger Garcia (805) 385-7688

DETAILS:

On 5-14-10 an assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 200 block of West Doris Ave. During that assault the suspect was identified by witnesses.

This morning around 6:00 AM the suspect Nissa Magallon called the police because she was a victim of vandalism. During that contact she was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and arrested.

Investigators were contacted about the assault that had occurred days earlier. They conducted a photo line-up where the suspect Magallon was identified. They also learned that the mother Laticia Franco had made several threats to an involved party via phone and text messages.

Investigators obtained a search warrant for two addresses in Oxnard that may have had evidence from the assault and criminal threats. During the search warrant on Redwood Street investigators located narcotics for sales and currency associated with the narcotics. They also located evidence involved in the crimes.

Suspect Nissa Magallon was booked at Ventura County Jail for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and under the Influence of a controlled substance. Suspect Laticia Franco was booked for possession for sales and criminal threats.

All the victim’s names are being withheld due the threats made involve gang members associated with the suspects.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of a concealed weapon – crowbar Fighting in public Conspiracy Gang enhancement
DATE/TIME:	5-21-10 1530 Hours
LOCATION:	The area of Channel Island Boulevard and Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State Of California
SUSPECT(S):	Anthony Lopez, 18 year old Oxnard resident Alejandro Ramuco, 19 year old Oxnard resident 15 year old Oxnard resident 16 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Blue 4-door sedan
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff McGreevy

DETAILS:

On 5-21-10 around 1530 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Channel Island Boulevard and Rose Avenue regarding a fight.

Officers observed numerous suspected gang members fleeing the area on foot and in vehicles. A Blue sedan fleeing the area was stopped. The occupants were identified as being involved in the fight with rival gang members.

The one of the occupants had a crowbar hidden in his pants along with a folding knife. Information was also received to indicated the occupants of the vehicle conspired together to meet rival gang members to fight.

The occupants were arrested for being possession of a concealed weapon, fighting in public, conspiracy and the gang enhancement.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	207 PC – Kidnapping 10851 VC – Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	07-05-10 / 03:03 HRS
LOCATION:	700-BLK of Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM(S):	Shalawn Wilson 27 year-old, Oxnard resident 4 year-old child, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Kason Antonio Williams 28 year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Roger Garcia
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia 805-385-7688 / [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 7-5-10, at approximately 0303 hours, officers responded to the 1800-block of La Puerta Avenue reference contacting a victim regarding her vehicle being stolen with her 4 year old daughter still inside the vehicle. The victim, Shalawan Wilson, told officers on 7-4-10, she was with her children celebrating the 4th of July when she received a phone call from her ex-boyfriend, suspect Kason Williams, asking for a ride. Victim Wilson agreed to give Williams and his associates a ride and picked them up in the 600-block of East Hueneme Road in the city of Port Hueneme.

Prior to taking Williams and his friends home, Victim Wilson drove to the 700-block of Cuesta Del Mar to pick up her friend. The victim and her 2 younger boys exited her vehicle and ran into her friend’s residence. As the victim was inside the friend’s residence, the victim heard a car engine start up and saw suspect Williams driving away in her vehicle. The victim ran to her vehicle and attempted to stop the suspect because her 4 year old daughter was in the rear passenger seat but Williams refused to stop.

Officers contacted the victim at her residence and broadcasted the stolen vehicle information.

Several minutes later, officers saw suspect Williams driving the victim’s vehicle in the area of Wolff Street and South “I” Street. Officers conducted a traffic stop and took Williams into custody. Officers found the victim’s 4 year old daughter sitting in the backseat unharmed.

During the time of the arrest, officers discovered suspect Williams had an outstanding felony warrant and is on active parole.

Suspect Williams was booked at Ventura County Jail for kidnapping and stolen vehicle and is being held without bail.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery (Business)
DATE/TIME:	July 8, 2010 7:40 PM
LOCATION:	Top Notch Clothing 2124 Saviers Rd
VICTIM(S):	Business
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic, Male, approximately 26 years-old, thin built, with a mustache, wearing a black baseball cap, black shirt, and black pants
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Undetermined amount US Currency
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On the above date and time officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a robbery at a business with a shot fired. Upon officers arrival they contacted the business owner. He said that he was in the business when the armed gunman entered. The gunman demanded money. Before the victim could open the cash register, the suspect fired a shot into a rear storage area of the business. The business owner was not injured during the incident. There were no other customers in the store during the incident.

After obtaining the cash the suspect fled the business on foot and was last seen East on Iris from Saviers Rd. Officers searched the area with negative results. If anyone has information about this robbery they are urged to contact Det. Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796 or email him at [email protected]. If you wish to remain anonymous contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS