Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Weapons Seizures During Recent Operation a Part of Continuing Firearms Efforts
DATE/TIME:	November 5, 2014 8:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Eleven Locations in the City of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Numerous
PREPARED BY:	Eric S. Sonstegard, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eric S. Sonstegard (805) 385-7801 eric.sonstegard@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 5, 2014, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit assigned to the Firearms Strike Team (F.A.S.T.), working in partnership with agents from the California Department of Justice–Bureau of Firearms Division, conducted eleven (11) compliance checks of persons who are prohibited from owning or possessing firearms due to criminal convictions, mental health prohibitions, or because of valid protective orders. All eleven compliance checks occurred at various locations in the city of Oxnard.

During the operation, four (4) firearms were seized from prohibited persons. Those four firearms consisted of a Colt AR-15 assault rifle, a long barreled rifle, and two semi-automatic handguns. Also seized were high capacity magazines and numerous rounds of ammunition (see attached picture). One of the prohibited persons was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant.

At the beginning of 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the F.A.S.T. led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the city. The objective of the initiative and F.A.S.T. is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

During the month of October, the Oxnard Police Department seized nineteen (19) firearms through directed patrols, probation and parole searches, and the services of search warrants. Fourteen (14) of those firearms were seized from persons being arrested.

On October 6, 2014, Victor Aguirre, an 18-year old Oxnard resident, was contacted by patrol officers in the 500 block of Thomas Avenue. He was found to be in possession of a loaded .38 caliber revolver. During a probation search of the vehicle Aguirre was in, a loaded 12-gauge shotgun was located in the back seat. Aguirre was arrested for numerous firearms violations.
On October 12, 2014, Victor De Arcos, a 31-year old Oxnard resident, fled from patrol officers when they attempted to contact him in the area of Ventura Road and Wagon Wheel Road. He was detained after a brief foot chase and found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. De Arcos was arrested for numerous firearms violations (He is a documented gang member).
On October 28, 2014, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) attempted to contact a group of gang members in the area of Third and Marquita Street. The subjects fled on foot but one subject, a 17-year old Oxnard resident, was later detained and found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun. He was arrested on several firearm-related charges and lodged at juvenile hall.

Since January 1^st, Oxnard officers have made ninety (90) firearms-related arrests. The Oxnard Police Department has seized two-hundred and eleven (211) firearms year-to-date.

“We are committed to focusing our efforts on prohibited persons in possession of firearms. Unfortunately, our officers see far too often the impact that gun violence is having on our community. Every time one of our young men or women in this city is a victim of gun violence, it affects the entire community. It has to stop. I’m tired of it. Our officers are tired of it. The mothers and fathers in this community are tired of it. We will continue working towards a community where our children are safe no matter where they are. I know we can do it with the community’s help” – Commander Eric S. Sonstegard.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. 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 provide information by going to the Ventura County Crime Stoppers website, which is www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	November 24, 2014 5:24 p.m.
LOCATION:	500 block of Cooper Road, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	27-year old male, Oxnard resident, name withheld pending notification of next of kin
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669 ken.tougas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 24, 2014, at approximately 5:24 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a possible stabbing victim in the 500 block of Cooper Road. When officers arrived, they located a male subject in the parking lot suffering from at least one stab wound. Emergency Medical Personnel attended to the victim for several minutes but he ultimately died as a result of his injuries.

The victim was a 27-year old male who was an Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. This is Oxnard’s eighth homicide of the year. The City of Oxnard offers up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases. There does not appear to be any connection to the recent homicide at Sierra Linda Park on November 13^th.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/24/14, 2200 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	12-14-14 at 2:35 a.m.
LOCATION:	4400 block of South “G” Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	31-year old male, Oxnard resident, name withheld pending notification of next of kin
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Chris Williams, (805) 385-7763, christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay, (805) 385-8174, jeff.kay@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On December 14, 2014, at approximately 2:35 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a possible shooting victim in the 4400 block of South “G” Street. When officers arrived, they located a male subject in the street suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Personnel attended to the victim for several minutes but he ultimately died as a result of his injuries.

The victim was a 31-year old male who was an Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. This is Oxnard’s ninth homicide of the year. The City of Oxnard offers up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-7763. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/14/14, 0600 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Hit and Run Traffic Collision Arrest of DUI Driver
DATE/TIME:	January 19, 2015 / 2230 hours
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Road at Dodge Road
SUSPECT(S):	Carlos Cisneros, 21, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver, 2002 BMW 325i
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jonathon Martin

DETAILS:

On Monday, January 19, 2015, at about 1030 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Dodge Road in reference to a non-injury traffic collision.

At the scene, officers found that a BMW 325i, driven by Carlos Cisneros, was traveling northbound on Dodge Road and turning westbound onto Pleasant Valley Road when it collided with an Edison utility pole. The vehicle sustained extensive damage. The Edison utility pole sustained moderate damage.

Cisneros fled the scene of the collision and was apprehended at his residence nearby. Cisneros was arrested on suspicion of DUI as his blood alcohol level was found to be over the legal limit of .08. Cisneros was also charged with misdemeanor hit and run. He was booked into the Oxnard Police Department Jail. There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind everyone to report drunk drivers by calling 911.

Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-77400

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 (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME:	January 22, 2015 / 0628 hours
LOCATION:	‘J’ Street at Juniper Street
DRIVER:	Quirino Martinez Miranda, 57 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE:	Blue, 1978 Chevrolet Custom 10 pick-up truck
PEDESTRIAN:	Laroy Frederick Magana, 67 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On Thursday, January 22, 2015, at about 6:30 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of ‘J’ Street and Juniper Street in reference to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

When officers arrived at the collision scene, they found an unconscious male, identified as Laroy Magana, lying in the roadway. Soon after medical personnel arrived, Magana was pronounced dead.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Pedestrian Magana was crossing ‘J’ Street near the intersection of Juniper Street with a shopping cart. The vehicle, a blue 1978 Chevrolet Custom 10 pick-up truck, driven by Quirino Martinez Miranda, was traveling southbound on ‘J’ Street when it collided with Magana.

Excessive speed and alcohol or drug intoxication were not factors in this collision.

The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at 805-385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 22, 2015 at 1345 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	February 28, 2015, 9:07 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 block of Eliza Court, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	22 year old, Hispanic Male, Oxnard resident (deceased) 22 year old Hispanic Male, Oxnard resident (injured)
SUSPECT(S):	(2) Hispanic males
PREPARED BY:	Commander Andrew Salinas, (805) 385-7756 andrew.salinas@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Bob Eckman, (805) 385-7760 Bob.eckman@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:On February 28, 2015, at approximately 9:07 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a shooting victim call in the 100 block of Eliza Court. Upon arrival, officers located two shooting victims at the scene. One subject was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is in serious but stable condition. The second subject was located near the front door of an unrelated residence whereby he was pronounced dead by paramedics. It appears that the victim died from an apparent gunshot wound. Both victim names are being withheld pending notification to a next of kin.

Preliminary investigation indicates the two victims were hanging out with two additional subjects in the 100 block of Eliza Court. They were approached by two Hispanic males on foot, which opened fire on the group. Witnesses recall hearing multiple gunshots with the suspects running westbound towards Dolores Court. The motive is unknown at this time but is believed this may be a gang related incident. Detectives are also attempting to determine if this incident was related to an earlier shooting today in the 700 block Berkshire.

This is Oxnard’s third homicide of the year. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Bob Eckman (805) 385-7760. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:
March 1, 2015, 0100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Subject in Possession of a Firearm (Arrest)
DATE/TIME:	3-29-15 10:58 PM
LOCATION:	2000 Block North Oxnard Boulevard
SUSPECT(S):	Martin Sandoval, 29 years, Oxnard resident Emmanuel Delgado, 24 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White Jeep Cherokee
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Robert Flinn, robert.flinn@oxnardpd.org , (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 3-29-15 at 10:58 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of the 2000 block of North Oxnard Boulevard in reference to a resident report of subjects in a vehicle acting suspicious and possibly using narcotics.

Officers arrived on scene and immediately located the vehicle. During the course of the investigation and subsequent pat down search, officers located a loaded firearm on the driver of the vehicle, Martin Sandoval, a 29-year old Oxnard resident. Sandoval was arrested without incident.

Officers learned the passenger in the vehicle, Emmanuel Delgado, 24-year old Oxnard resident, was a Post Release Offender (PRO). The Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 (the”2011 Public Safety Realignment”) effective 10-1-11, mandated that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious, or non-sex related offenses serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. Delgado was found to be in violation of the release terms of his parole and was arrested.

At the beginning of 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST was to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement. The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. In this instance, a witness saw suspicious activity, called police, which not only resulted in arrests, but the recovery of a firearm.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3-30-15 / 3:30 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:	Assault
DATE/TIME:	4/25/15 @ 10:37 a.m.
LOCATION:	400 Block of West Juniper, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Gomez, 19-year-old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Chris Inglehart, chris.inglehart@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On April 25, 2015 at 10:37 a.m. Oxnard Police Department officers responded to the 400 block of W. Juniper Street to investigate the report of a fight. Upon arrival officers learned that Luis Gomez had thrown two bricks at a passing motorist who then confronted Gomez. Gomez was arrested for the charges of throwing an object at a moving vehicle and assault with a deadly weapon. He was also arrested for an assault that occurred in the same area last Sunday, April 19, 2015. Gomez was booked at County Jail.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	May 7, 2015 / 1727 hours
LOCATION:	Rice Avenue at Camino del Sol
DRIVER 1:	Maria De la Luz, 49 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1:	White, 2012 White Chevrolet Traverse SUV
PASSENGER (CHEVROLET):	Tarrant Ragis, 19 years, Oxnard Resident
DRIVER 2:	Kenneth Lagree III, California Highway Patrol Officer
VEHICLE 2:	2015 Ford Explorer, California Highway Patrol Vehicle
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Thursday, May 7, 2015, at about 5:25 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Rice Avenue and Camino del Sol in reference to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles, one being a California Highway Patrol vehicle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the marked patrol vehicle, driven by CHP Officer Kenneth Lagree III, was traveling southbound on Rice Avenue with activated lights and siren while responding to an emergency call for service. When Officer Lagree reached the red signal light at the intersection of Camino del Sol, he stopped the patrol vehicle. As he slowly proceeded through the intersection, a white Chevrolet Traverse SUV, driven by Maria De la Luz, entered the intersection traveling eastbound and the two vehicles collided. The force of the impact caused the airbags in both vehicles to be deployed. The collision was captured on the patrol vehicle’s forward facing camera system.

Driver De la Luz was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries. Her passenger, Tarrant Ragis, also sustained minor injuries and was treated and released from the scene. Officer Lagree was treated at the scene for minor injuries.

The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at 805-385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 7, 2015 at 2100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspicious Object
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2015 at 7:50 AM
LOCATION:	Hueneme High School, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, chris.inglehart@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 16 at 7:50 AM the Oxnard Police Department received a report of a suspicious object to the front of Hueneme High School. Officers responded and based upon their observations, a portion of the school was closed off. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad was requested and responded. Bomb technicians utilized their robots to examine the object and found it to be a harmless electronic device which appeared to have been discarded.

Some activities were in progress at Hueneme High School and were minimally affected by the incident.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/16/15 @ 1300