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News Release: Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation (9-3-23)

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           September 3, 2023

SUBJECT:    Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Sergeant

                        (805) 385-7847 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org

 

The Oxnard Police Department will have extra officers on patrol September 3, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. looking specifically for violations made by drivers and motorcycle riders.

 

The top primary crash factors for motorcycles are unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving under the influence, and unsafe lane changes. Speeding is the most common, accounting for nearly a third of all crashes in the state.

 

To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding:

 

Drivers

·         Always check twice for motorcycles in your mirrors and blind spots.

·         Use your signal when changing lanes.

·         Never follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.

·         When at an intersection, allow enough space before turning.

Motorcyclists

·         Always wear a DOT compliant helmet and protective gear.

·         Consider adding reflective tape to make it easier for other drivers to see you.

·         Always keep your lights on, even during the day.

·         Don’t assume drivers see you: signal well in advance before changing lanes and watch for turning vehicles.

·         Although lane splitting is legal, the practice is not encouraged at high speeds in free-flowing traffic.


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

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                                   Septemer 1, 2023

SUBJECT:                            Shooting Victim

LOCATION:                         1940 North H Street, Oxnard 

VICTIM:                               31-Year-Old Male, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT:                          Detective Ricardo Vega 

                                                (805) 385-8291 | ricardo.vega@oxnardpd.org

On September 1, 2023, at approximately 8:29 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim located in the 1900 block of North H Street.  Officers and EMS personnel arrived on the scene and located a 31-year-old male suffering from what appeared to be a single gunshot wound to his head.  The subject was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation.  The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.  If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Ricard Vega at 805-385-8291 or by email at ricardo.vega@oxnardpd.org.

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.  You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           September 2, 2023

SUBJECT:    DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Results

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Sergeant

                        (805) 385-7847 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org

 

Three impaired drivers arrested during DUI checkpoint and saturation.

 

On September 1, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department and the California Highway Patrol – Ventura Office, held a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Wooley Road and A Street. The operation resulted in three arrests for impaired driving, two arrests for driving on a suspended license for DUI, and thirty-seven citations.

 

Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

 

Funding for this checkpoint and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:          September 1, 2023

SUBJECT:    Pedestrian Safety Month

CONTACT:   Alvaro Pulido, Corporal

                        (805) 385-7749 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) | alvaro.pulido@oxnardpd.org

 

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

 

September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and the Oxnard Police Department encourages everyone on our roads to care for one another and keep pedestrians safe from crashes and injuries.

 

Based on data projections from the Governors Highway Safety Association, 7,508 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the U.S. in 2022, the highest number since 1981. In California, pedestrian deaths account for more than 25% of all traffic deaths.

 

To promote the safety of people walking, the Oxnard Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation in September focusing on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of pedestrians at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield and running stop signs or signals. 

 

The Oxnard Police Department offers safe driving and walking tips, including staying off the phone when behind the wheel or walking.

 

Drivers

·         Do not speed, and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks.

·         Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.

·         Never drive impaired.

 

Pedestrians

·         Be predictable. Use signalized crosswalks where drivers may anticipate foot traffic.

·         Watch for approaching vehicles and practice due care crossing the street. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.

·         Make it easier for drivers to see you at night – wear light colors, reflective material and use a flashlight.

·         Be careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night or on busier streets with higher speed limits.

 

Share your thoughts about pedestrian safety by participating in the Go Safely Movement, a call-to-action traffic safety survey from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Take the survey at gosafelyca.org.

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           August 30, 2023

SUBJECT:    Serious Injury Traffic Collision Hit and Run

VEHICLES:   2017 Toyota RAV4

                      2006 Audi 4-door

CONTACT:   Alexis Arellano, Traffic Investigator

                        (805) 200-5668 (Mon-Th 7AM-5PM) | alexis.arellano@oxnardpd.org

On August 29, 2023, at approximately 9:22 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a traffic collision involving two vehicles at Colonia Road and McKinley Avenue.

As officers were responding to the area they were told that the driver of one of the vehicles was fleeing the area. Upon arrival, officers located two vehicles at the intersection with major damage to both vehicles. The driver of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 was still inside the vehicle suffering from multiple injuries. That driver was transported to VCMC where he was listed in critical condition. Officers contacted an adult male in the area who matched the description of the subject who was seen fleeing from the traffic collision. The adult male was interviewed and said he was in the 2006 Audi 4-door during the traffic collision.  

Preliminary investigation indicates that one of the vehicles was travelling on Colonia Road and the other vehicle was travelling northbound on McKinley Avenue when the collision occurred. Based on the initial investigation, officers believe alcohol was a contributing factor to the collision. Traffic Investigators responded to take over the investigation and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Investigator Alexis Arellano at (805) 200-5668 or via email at jay.benson@oxnardpd.org. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

If the inquiry is outside of the Investigator’s standard business hours, we encourage the use of the Investigator’s email. We have found that an email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator. Our watch commanders will continue to speak to those incidents that center around field operations, and still can be reached at (805) 385-7746 or (805) 385-7778. 


     NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           August 28, 2023 / 1140 hours

SUBJECT:    Aggravated Trespass / Violation of Domestic Violence Restraining Order

SUSPECTS: Joseph Anthony Montoya, 30 year-old Oxnard Resident 

 

LOCATION:  3501 South C St, Oxnard, California

CONTACT:   John McBride, Sergeant 

                      (805) 385-7600 (Thur-Sat, 2PM-2AM); john.mcbide@oxnardpd.org

 

At the above date and time, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to 3501 South C Street regarding a Hot Prowl. The suspect was identified as Joseph Anthony Montoya who had an active domestic violence restraining order preventing him from being at the residence. Montoya was armed with a knife when he was contacted by Officers. Montoya was non-compliant with the Officers and refused to drop the knife. 

 

Officers assigned to the police department's Crisis Negotiation Team arrived on the scene and began negotiating with Montoya in an attempt to have him peacefully surrender. After over four hours of unsuccessful negotiations, Officers from Oxnard PD’s SWAT Team, K9 ("Rocky"), and the Police Aerial Unit were utilized to take Montoya into custody. 

  

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website:  www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity.   You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so.  You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.  Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website:  www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.  

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           August 28, 2023

SUBJECT:    Serious Injury Traffic Collision Involving Juvenile Pedestrian

DRIVER/VEHICLE: Withheld, 66-year-old female of Port Hueneme, CA

                                2008 Chevrolet Avalanche

PEDESTRIAN: Withheld, 15-year-old juvenile of Oxnard, CA

CONTACT:   Jay Benson, Traffic Investigator

                        (805) 385-7500 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | jay.benson@oxnardpd.org

On August 27, 2023, at approximately 11:38 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that occurred at Fifth Street and Patterson Road.

Upon arrival, officers found a 15-year-old juvenile pedestrian suffering from multiple injuries. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche was traveling westbound on Fifth Street passing Patterson Road when it collided with the 15-year-old juvenile pedestrian who was crossing the roadway. The 15-year-old juvenile sustained significant injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where the juvenile is listed in critical condition. The driver of the Chevrolet Avalanche remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. Based on the initial investigation, Officers do not believe alcohol was a contributing factor to the collision. Traffic Investigators responded to take over the investigation.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Investigator Jay Benson at (805) 385-7500 or via email at jay.benson@oxnardpd.org. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

If the inquiry is outside of the Investigator’s standard business hours, we encourage the use of the Investigator’s email. We have found that an email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator. Our watch commanders will continue to speak to those incidents that center around field operations, and still can be reached at (805) 385-7746 or (805) 385-7778. 


NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           August 19, 2023

SUBJECT:    DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Results

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Sergeant

                        (805) 385-7847 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org

 

Five impaired drivers arrested during DUI checkpoint and saturation.

 

On August 18, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department held a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Ventura Road, south of Devonshire. The operation resulted in five arrests for impaired driving and thirty-seven citations.

 

Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

 

Funding for this checkpoint and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           August 15, 2023, at approximately 12:40 A.M.

SUBJECT:    Man Shot and Killed

LOCATION: 1600 block of East First Street, Oxnard

VICTIM:       Diego Espinoza, 28-year-old Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT:    Unknown

CONTACT:  Jess Aragon, Sergeant

                        (805) 385-7632 | jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org

                        Monday – Thursday 7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

On August 15, 2023, at approximately 12:40 A.M., Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the 1600 block of East First Street. When officers arrived, they located 28-year-old Diego Espinoza suffering from gunshot wounds. Espinoza was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. Despite lifesaving measures by the medical staff, Espinoza was pronounced deceased at approximately 6:40 A.M.

Detectives responded to the scene to assume the investigation. There is no clear motive for the shooting at this time.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who has any information, or may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7688. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7755, or online via the Oxnard Police Department's website:www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity.  You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           August 14, 2023

SUBJECT:    National Summer Mobilization

CONTACT:   Alvaro Pulido, Corporal

                     (805) 385-7749 (Mon-Thu 8AM-6PM) | alvaro.pulido@oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department  Encourages Drivers to Go Safely During the Final Days of Summer

As the summer travel season wraps up, the Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers to stay safe and be responsible by never driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The Oxnard Police Department asks residents to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your family by buckling up, avoiding distractions behind the wheel, following the speed limit, and not driving impaired.

To help keep our community safe, the Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol from August 16 through Labor Day (Sept. 4) looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The additional efforts to prevent impaired driving are part of a national enforcement campaign, Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over.

In addition to patrols, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on August 18th and September 1st  from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at undisclosed locations within the city of Oxnard.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 13,384 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2021 — that’s one person every 39 minutes.

While drunk driving is a significant traffic safety problem, driving while impaired is not just from alcohol. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and cannabis products may also impair. If you plan on drinking or taking medications with a driving warning label, let someone who is sober drive. If you see someone driving impaired, call 9-1-1.

Share your thoughts about impaired driving by participating in the Go Safely Movement, a call-to-action traffic safety survey from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Take the survey at gosafelyca.org.

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