Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Sexual battery
DATE/TIME	Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 6:36 a.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard State Beach Park
VICTIM	56-year-old female
SUSPECT	Hispanic male, 16-17 years old, tall, thin build, wearing a green sweatshirt, and black jeans
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

(Oxnard, CA) On Saturday June 2, 2012, at 6:36 a.m., a 56-year old female was jogging near Oxnard State Beach Park. She was approached from behind by a male who reached around her and fondled her breast. The victim screamed and the suspect walked away. He was last seen walking northbound on the frontage road of Harbor Blvd.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or the OPD family protection unit at (805) 385-7759. 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.

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Strong-arm robbery
DATE/TIME	July 9, 2012 at 1:30 a.m.
LOCATION	2500 N. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECT	Hispanic male, 5’9″ 160 lbs, grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

(Oxnard, CA) On July 9, 2012 at about 1:30 a.m. a 19-year-old Oxnard man was walking in the area of 2500 N. Vineyard Avenue when a man jumped out of the bushes and confronted him. The suspect battered the victim, took some of the victim’s property and ran on foot toward the parking lot of the Jack in the Box.

The victim says the suspect was a Hispanic male, 5’9” 160 pounds, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The suspect was not armed.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD 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. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

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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:	October 27, 2012 1:05 A.M.
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Road and Saviers Road
DRIVER 1:	Felix Lopez Morales, 22 years, Oxnard
VEHCLE 1:	Burgundy, Chevy Astro Van
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Randy Latimer, Traffic Unit, (805) 385-7600, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Scott Aaron, Traffic Unit, (805) 385-7600, [email protected]

DETAILS:
On October 27, 2012, at about 1:05 A.M., Oxnard police officers responded to Pleasant Valley Road and Saviers Road after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle that had driven into a building. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a Chevy Astro Van, driven by Felix Morales of Oxnard, had collided into the business, Ortiz Bakery #2, at 152 East Pleasant Valley Road causing extensive damage to the building and trapping Morales in his vehicle. Firefighters had to utilize special equipment to extricate Morales from his vehicle.

Morales sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in serious but stable condition.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Morales was traveling eastbound on Pleasant Valley Road after being involved in a minor-injury hit and run collision in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Perkins Road. While fleeing, Morales lost control of his vehicle and drove into the building.

Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Officer Scott Aaron at (805) 385-7600. The investigation is ongoing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 27, 2012 4:15 A.M.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspicious Circumstances
DATE/TIME:	11/15/12, 9:39 a.m.
LOCATION:	4^th and D Streets, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sgt David Villanueva, Major Crimes Sergeant, (805) 385-7763, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det Gordon Currie, Major Crimes Unit, (805) 200-5682, [email protected]

DETAILS:
(OXNARD, Calif) At 9:39 a.m., November 15, 2012, the Oxnard Police Department responded to a report of possible human remains in the area of 4th and D Streets in Oxnard. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department responded and located what appeared to be an adult skull and jaw bone. The bones appeared to be weathered, and did not appear to be from any recent event. Along with the bones were several items indicating they came from an altar, such as a “Santa Muerte” shrine. The bones were taken by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office for identification purposes. The other items were taken as evidence. Detectives interviewed several persons in the area. The investigation will continue by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit.

If anyone has information in regards to this event, are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7650 or Detective Gordon Currie at (805) 200-5682. 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 the below site to submit a tip via text or email: http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx

DATE / TIME PREPARED: Nov 15, 2012, 3:25 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:	Temporary road closures
DATE/TIME:	11-18-12, 0145 hours
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue between Channel Islands Boulevard and Gary Drive
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, [email protected],(805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

Oxnard Police Department personnel are currently conducting traffic control on the roadways surrounding a sink hole at Rose Avenue and Raiders Way. The sink hole was reported by passing motorists this morning at approximately 1:45 A.M.

The northbound and southbound lanes of Rose Avenue are closed between Channel Island Boulevard and Gary Drive. Raiders Way is also closed between Dallas Drive and Rose Avenue.

Motorists wishing to travel north and south are encouraged to use Rice Avenue or Saviers Road. Motorists wishing to travel east and west are required to use Channel Islands Boulevard or Bard Road.

Personnel from the City of Oxnard’s Street Department are also on scene repairing the roadway. At this time, it is not known when the roadway will be re-opened.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/18/12, 0820 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault With a Deadly Weapon (Stabbing)
DATE/TIME:	11/30/12-1942 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of North Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	Omar Baez, 53 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Male, early 20’s, 5-8, thin build
PREPARED BY:	Officer Ryan Carey, Patro, 805-385-7600 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Williams, Violent Crimes Unit, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 11/30/12, at approximately 1942 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to St. John’s Regional Medical Center re: a stabbing victim. The victim informed officers that the incident had occurred earlier at a parking lot in the 1900 block of North Ventura Road. Officers learned the victim had been approached by the suspect and was subsequently stabbed twice. The suspect fled the scene on foot.

The suspect is described as a male, early 20’s, 5-8, thin build. The suspect is outstanding. Baez remained hospitalized and is listed in stable condition.

Anyone with information information about this investigation should contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contacus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail. Lastly, you can also call the Oxnard Police Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-707.

Date/Time Prepared: December 1, 2012/0036 hours, RC

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Shots fired from home
DATE/TIME: January 2, 2013
LOCATION: 2000 blk of Santa Lucia, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S): Gonzalo Camacho, 35 years, Oxnard
PREPARED BY: Ron Whitney, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: Ron Whitney

DETAILS: On January 2, 2013 at about 11:53 AM the Oxnard Police Department received a 911 hangup call from a residence in the 2000 block of Santa Lucia. Shortly thereafter, it was reported that shots were being fired from the same residence. Officers arrived, and heard shots being fired from the residence. Oxnard SWAT officers arrived, and attempted to communicate with the person(s) inside the residence using a loud speaker. At about 2:23 PM an individual came out of the residence, and at 2:26 PM the individual was arrested without incident. He has been identified as 35 year old Gonzalo Camacho. Investigators are currently on scene to determine what charges will be filed.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	Friday, February 22, 2013 9:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, [email protected] 805-385-7749

DETAILS:

For Immediate Release 02-21-2013

Contact: Jamie Brown / 805-385-7749 / [email protected]

DUI/Drivers License checkpoint Planned this Weekend

Oxnard, CA – Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, February 22^nd at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough.

Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Officers will also check drivers for proper licensing and will strive to delay motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.

In 2010, over 10,000 people were killed nationally in motor vehicle traffic crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. In California, this deadly crime led to 791 deaths because someone failed to designate a sober driver. “Over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions have claimed 6 lives and resulted in 604 injury crashes harming 355 of our friends and neighbors,” said Senior Officer Jamie Brown.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to continue to work together to bring an end to these tragedies. If you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

MEDIA NOTES: To schedule an interview regarding the Oxnard Traffic Safety Operations, please contact Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or at [email protected]

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Friday, February 22, 2013 9:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue south of Mountain View Avenue and Hobson Way south of Seventh Street.
PREPARED BY:	Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator (805) 385-7750
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator (805) 385-7750

DETAILS:
On February 22, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted two sobriety and drivers license checkpoints.

The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue just south of Mountain View Avenue. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Hobson Way south of Seventh Street.

Officers screened 616 motorists who passed through the checkpoints and conducted eight DUI investigations. Of those investigations, six drivers were arrested for DUI. One driver was contacted by a checkpoint officer and was found to have methamphetamine in his possession. He was arrested for being in possession of illegal narcotics.

As a result of the two checkpoints, 21 drivers were cited for various drivers license violations. Seventeen drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, one driver was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, and one was cited for having open containers of alcohol in his vehicle. Eight vehicles were towed from the checkpoints.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These DUI 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. These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 02/23/13, 0325 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Woman sexually assaulted when unconscious
DATE/TIME:	February 15, 2013, 11:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	400 block of W. Gonzales Rd., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Adult female
SUSPECT(S):	Hugo David Alaniz, 24 years of age
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Dale McAlpine, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-3921, dale.mcalpine@oxnardpd.

DETAILS:
(OXNARD, Calif) – On Tuesday February 15, 2013, at about 11:00 p.m., a woman was at a downtown Oxnard nightclub where she met 24 year-old Hugo Alaniz from Oxnard. The victim consumed several alcoholic drinks while at the nightclub before leaving with Alaniz and several of his acquaintances to an after party at a nearby apartment.

The victim passed out at the apartment and Alaniz proceeded to sexually assault the victim while she was unconscious. Witnesses intervened to stop Alaniz from further sexually assaulting the victim.

Alaniz was arrested on Tuesday March 5, 2013 by detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit and charged with rape of an intoxicated person. He is currently being held at the Ventura County Jail with bail set at $100,000.

Police investigators are concerned that Alaniz may have assaulted other victims in the past and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Dale McAlpine at (805) 385-3921.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 6, 2013, 4:00 p.m.