John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	7th Annual Strawberry Fields 5K and Triathlon
DATE/TIME:	July 17th, 2010 0900-1100 July 18th, 2010 0730-1100
LOCATION:	Oxnard State Beach Park
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

The 7th annual Strawberry Fields 5K and Triathlon will be taking place this weekend at Oxnard State Beach Park. The event begins on Saturday, July 17th, with a 5K run that starts at 9:00 A.M. On Sunday, July 18th, the triathlon will start at 7:30 A.M. and is expected to have over 1,000 participants.

Personnel from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control along on the run and bicycle courses during both of these events. The priority right of way will be giving to the runners and bicyclists as these events are highly competitive.

Runners during both events will be running along Mandalay Beach Road, Sunset Lane, and Ocean Drive. During the triathlon, the bicycle riders will be traveling on Harbor Boulevard, Gonzales Road, Victoria Avenue, and Channel Islands Boulevard. Traffic control personnel will be positioned at all of the intersections along the run and bike courses during both events.

On Sunday, the northbound lanes of Harbor Boulevard will be closed at Costa De Oro at approximately 7:00 A.M. during the triathlon and are expected to reopen at approximately 10:30 A.M. or as soon as possible. This closure will provide added safety for the bicyclists and reduce the amount of traffic congestion surrounding Oxnard State Beach Park. The southbound lanes of Harbor Boulevard will remain open during the triathlon but drivers shall expect long delays near Oxnard State Beach Park as the bicyclists will be entering and exiting the park. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes including Victoria Avenue to avoid these road closures and delays.

If you live in the area of these events, we apologize for any inconvenience.

For any questions related to these events or road closures, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

John Crombach Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect
DATE/TIME:	08/14/2010 1500 hours
LOCATION:	First Street and Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Three Oxnard Residents
SUSPECT(S):	Vicente Cervantes 12/21/89, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or email: christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff McGreevy 805-385-3982

DETAILS:

On 08/10/2010 at approximately 1924 hours in the 100 block South Rose Avenue, shots were fired into a vehicle occupied by three individuals. After the shooting the suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victim vehicle was located several blocks away. There were no injuries. The area was searched for the suspects with negative results.

During the course of the investigation Violent Crimes Unit Investigators were able to determine that only one suspect was responsible for the shooting. They identified Vicente Cervantes (12/21/89) as being the person responsible for the shooting. On 8/14/10 at approximately 1651 hours members of the Special Enforcement Unit located Cervantes in the area of First Street and Rose Avenue. They contacted Cervantes and arrested him without incident. Cervantes was booked into the Ventura County Jail for three counts of attempted murder, the gang enhancement, and several other felony charges.

A search warrant was served at Cervantes’ residence and several items of evidentiary value were seized. Because the investigation is still ongoing investigators are unable to give further information as to what was seized at the residence. Investigators are requesting that anyone with information regarding this case to call Detective Jeff McGreevy at (805) 385-3983 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Related Shooting
DATE/TIME:	11-15-10 / 1815 Hours
LOCATION:	200-block of Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	14 year-old, Oxnard resident (name withheld) 17 year-old, Oxnard resident (name withheld) Elpidio Lopez, 18 year-old, Oxnard resident Carlos Martinez, 18 year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Roger Garcia
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Alex Arnett 805-486-6297 / Alexarnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 11-15-10, at approximately 1815 hours, officers responded to the 200-block of Cuesta Del Mar reference shots being fired in the area. A reporting party reported seeing a silver sports utility vehicle leaving the area. Officers in the Special Enforcement Unit located the vehicle a short distance away and initiated a traffic stop. A 17 year-old occupant fled from the vehicle and was arrested a short distance away. Officers observed him throw an object as he was fleeing from uniformed officers.

The officers recovered that object and it was determined to be a firearm. There were items located inside the vehicle that led investigators to believe this was possibly a gang related shooting. There were no outstanding victims located and no one was injured during the shooting.

An investigation is on going.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Alex Arnett at (805) 486-6297, e-mail alexarnett@oxnardpd.org, or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. To give an anonymous tip call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

DETAILS: 

Officers are on scene of an injury traffic collision in the area of Rose Avenue and Cesar Chavez Drive. One vehicle was overturned and both parties were transported to St. Johns Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Oxnard Police Department traffic unit is handling the investigation. Southbound Rose Avenue from Gonzales Road will be closed for the next 30 minutes. There is considerable slowing in the northbound lanes of traffic.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Coin-laundry burglary arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 7, 2010 11:30 AM
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Edgewood Way
VICTIM(S):	Several coin-laundry companies throughout Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Arenas (DOB 11-18-86) 24 year-old, Oxnard resident Photos attached page 2
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Luis Mancha (805) 385-7664 luismancha@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-7-10 at around 11:30 this morning investigators from the Oxnard Police Department served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Edgewood Way. This warrant was in reference to several coin-laundry burglaries in the area.

Oxnard is experiencing an increase in coin-laundry burglaries. Several properties have installed surveillance equipment to video the crimes taking place. This is what happened prior to the arrest warrant today; investigators received surveillance footage from recent burglaries and identified the suspect within days.

During the search warrant stolen property was recovered. The suspect was arrested and charged with 2 counts burglary. Surveillance and booking photos below.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

DETAILS:

At about 3 PM Oxnard officers responded to Oxnard Blvd and Date streets regarding a traffic collision. The collision caused power lines to go down in the street. At the current time Oxnard Blvd is closed between Date St and Commercial. Power company officials are in route.

Three persons were injured in the collision, and all were transported to local hospitals.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	February 8, 2011 / 0718 hours
LOCATION:	Fifth Street @ C Street, Oxnard
DRIVER:	Richard Cormac, 57 years of Oxnard
DRIVER:	Adrian Gutierrez, 32 years of Oxnard
VEHICLE:	Silver, 2006, Buick LeSabre
VEHICLE:	White, Gold Coast Transit Bus
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Brian Woolley
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, Traffic Investigator, 385-7750

DETAILS:

On February 8, 2011, at approximately 0718 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded with EMS personnel to the intersection of Fifth Street and C Street after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving a Gold Coast Transit bus and a passenger car. Once on scene, officers found that a silver 2006 Buick LeSabre had collided into the rear of a Gold Coast Transit bus driven by Adrian Gutierrez.

Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate the driver of the Buick, Cormac, as he was trapped inside. Cormac was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for his injuries. As a result of the crash, Cormac sustained broken bones in both of his legs. There were 26 passengers on the bus and four of them sustained minor injuries. Three of the injured passengers were transported to the hospital for treatment.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Buick LeSabre was traveling eastbound on Fifth Street approaching the intersection of C Street. The bus was also traveling eastbound on Fifth Street and was stopped in the left turn pocket for a red light. For an unknown reason, the Buick failed to stop and collided into the rear of the bus.

It has not been determined whether or not alcohol was involved in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 385-7750.

An investigation is ongoing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Bicycle Registration Available at Oxnard Police Department
DATE/TIME:	06/21/11, 1809 hours
LOCATION:	Oxnard Police Department 251 So. “C” Street, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	C. Walker #4970
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sr. Ofc. Daniel Casson or Ofc. Crystal Walker, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
 
Oxnard Police Department now offers bicycle registration. Bicycle registration will be available at the front desk of the Oxnard Police Department, free to the public.

To register your bicycle you will need to bring the following information: Owner name, address, city, zip, home phone, school (if applicable), serial number, make, model, type, color, wheel size and frame size. There is no need to bring your bicycle to register it.

This service is being offered in response to excessive bicycle thefts in the city. From November 2009 to January 2011, 85 bicycles have been reported stolen (seven per month) totaling $30,793.00.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	8th Annual Strawberry Fields 5K and Triathlon
DATE/TIME:	July 16th, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.  July 17th, 2011 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	Oxnard State Beach Park
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

The 8th annual Strawberry Fields 5K and Triathlon will be taking place this weekend at Oxnard State Beach Park. The event begins on Saturday, July 16th, with a 5K run that starts at 9:00 A.M. On Sunday, July 17th, the triathlon will start at 7:00 A.M. and is expected to have close to 900 participants.

Personnel from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control along the run and bicycle courses during both of these events. The priority right of way will be given to the runners and bicyclists as these events are highly competitive.

Runners during both events will be running along Mandalay Beach Road, Sunset Lane and Ocean Drive. During the triathlon, the bicycle riders will be traveling on Harbor Boulevard, Gonzales Road, Fifth Street, Victoria Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard. Traffic control personnel will be positioned at all of the intersections along the run and bike courses during both events.

During the triathlon on Sunday, the northbound lanes of Harbor Boulevard will be closed at Costa De Oro at approximately 6:30 A.M. and are expected to reopen at approximately 10:30 A.M. or as soon as possible. Fifth Street between Harbor Boulevard and Victoria Avenue will also be closed for vehicular traffic. These closures will provide added safety for the bicyclists and reduce the amount of traffic congestion surrounding Oxnard State Beach Park. The southbound lanes of Harbor Boulevard will remain open during the triathlon but drivers shall expect long delays near Oxnard State Beach Park as the bicyclists will be entering and exiting the park. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes including Victoria Avenue and Wooley Road to avoid these road closures and delays.

If you live in the area of these events, we apologize for any inconvenience.

For any questions related to these events or road closures, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.