Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multiple Robberies (3) and Arrests
DATE/TIME:	12-6-13 / 0037 hours
LOCATION:	2300 Block of El Dorado Avenue
VICTIM(S):	#1: 17-year old male Oxnard resident #2: 19-year old male Oxnard resident #3: 19-year old male Oxnard resident and 20-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Salvador Avalos, 19-year old Oxnard resident Efrain Parra, 26-year old Oxnard resident Jose Villa Lobos, 27-year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander (805) 207-7078, [email protected]

DETAILS:
At 0037 hours, an Oxnard police officer was flagged down by two male subjects, 19-year old and 20-year old Oxnard residents, in the 2300 Block of El Dorado Avenue. The two told the officer they had been assaulted and robbed. Further, they pointed out the car that the suspects were in.

The officer immediately affected a stop on the vehicle. One subject, a male wearing a bandana and black hooded sweatshirt, fled on foot. The officer stayed with the suspect vehicle and detained three subjects. Other officers arrived and assisted in the arrest of Salvador Avalos, Efrain Parra, and Jose Villa Lobos for robbery and other charges.

There had been two other robberies earlier in the evening. One occurred at 2219 hours in the 400 Block of East Pleasant Valley Road. A 17-year old Oxnard resident was robbed of his wallet and cell phone. Four suspects were described including one wearing a bandana.

Another robbery occurred at 0013 hours in the 100 Block of Dolores Court. A 19-year old Oxnard resident was beaten and robbed. This victim was treated at SJRMC with moderate wounds to his head and face. Again, multiple suspects were described and fled.

Officers and investigators are continuing their investigations and believe all three robberies are related.

Persons with information regarding these robberies are encouraged to call Sergeant Alex Arnett at (805) 486-6211, or remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crime Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
You may also visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-6-13 / 1055 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of an Unloaded Firearm/Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 6, 2013 1128 hours
LOCATION:	Wankel Way @ Lombard Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Marco Vences, 21 year old resident of Ventura
PREPARED BY:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 12/6/13, at approximately 1128 hours, an officer from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a consensual contact on a subject in the area of Wankel Way and Lombard Street. Further investigation revealed that the subject, Marco Vences, was in possession of an unloaded handgun in his backpack and narcotics on his person. Vences was arrested without incident and charged with possession of an unloaded handgun, unregistered firearm, and a controlled substance. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

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12-6-13 /1357 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gunshots Fired Into a Residence
DATE/TIME:	December 7, 2013 / 1152 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Blk. Napoleon Avenue
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander 805-385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On December 7, 2013, at about 11:52 A.M., officers responded to the 1800 block of Napoleon Avenue after receiving a call of gunshots fired from a vehicle. When officers arrived, they located several bullet strikes into a house and a vehicle in the 1800 block of Napoleon Avenue. No one was struck by the gunfire.

Witnesses told officers that a red sedan, occupied by at least two male subjects, approached the residence. A passenger got out of the vehicle and fired several rounds from a handgun towards the residence. The vehicle fled the area.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department 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.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	01/01/14; 0019 hours
LOCATION:	1000 Block of W. 9^th Street
VICTIM(S):	Alex Ambriz, 28 years
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	See Below

DETAILS:

At 0019 hours on 1/1/14, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 1000 Block of West 9^th Street. Officers arrived and found the victim, Ambriz, who suffered a minor stab wound to his neck. He was transported to VCMC with the non-life-threatening injury.

Officers learned that the suspect may have been an acquaintance of Ambriz’. However, no arrest in relation to the stabbing has been made. One other individual was arrested for a parole violation.

If anyone has additional information, they are asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If persons wish to remain anonymous, they should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and
http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx

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 / Single Vehicle Collision
DATE/TIME:	2/9/2014; 1952 hours
LOCATION:	South “A” Street north of Bryce Canyon
VICTIM(S):	17 year old female, 19 year old male
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male in a hooded sweatshirt



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 2-9-14, at approximately 1952 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the report of a single vehicle traffic collision in the area of Bryce Canyon and “A” Street. Additional information was received indicating a shooting may have occurred as well. Once on scene, officers learned that the victim vehicle was travelling south on “A” Street in the area of Bryce Canyon when a Hispanic male in a hooded sweatshirt fired shots at the vehicle. The vehicle collided with a tree, and all occupants fled from the vehicle. Two occupants were located in the area and were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries as a result of the traffic collision. A third occupant believed to be in the vehicle at the time of the collision was not located.

Officers were unable to learn anything further about the suspect. Evidence of a shooting was located.

Persons with information regarding this crime are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/9/2014 2000 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Robbery (Handgun)
DATE/TIME:	2-23-14 / 1928 hours
LOCATION:	100 Block of North Hayes Avenue / Guadalajara Cafe
VICTIM(S):	26-Year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Two male juveniles, 15 and 17 years
WITNESS(ES):	Not released
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Steven Funk, Detective
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk, (805) 385-7796

DETAILS:

On 2-23-14, at approximately 1928 hours, officers responded to an attempted robbery at the Guadalajara Cafe located in the 100 Block of North Hayes Avenue. The 26-year old victim told officers that two subjects entered the bar and demanded the victim’s wallet at gunpoint. The victim fought back and several other patrons assisted the victim. The two suspects fled the bar and were last seen running southbound on Hayes Avenue towards First Street. The victim sustained only minor injuries as a result of this incident.

Moments later, officers responded to the area of Cooper Road and Bonita Avenue reference two assault victims. Two juvenile subjects were located and contacted at that location. Officers and EMS treated the juveniles for their injuries and transported them to a local hospital for treatment. The two injured juveniles are suspects in this attempted robbery.

The investigation is on-going.

Persons with information regarding this crime are encouraged to contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: 2-24-14 / 0400 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Operation Safer & Stronger: Burglary Prevention
DATE/TIME:	Year to Date
LOCATION:	Citywide with focus on Crime Prevention
PREPARED BY:	Detective Crystal Walker
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 or [email protected]

DETAILS: In our ongoing efforts to inform residents of what is happening citywide, Oxnard Police have examined crime trends and offer crime prevention tips under our umbrella initiative, “Operation Safer & Stronger.” This is the second installment of the year, reviewing data for the month of February. This month, we focus on burglary prevention and hope readers and residents will continue to share this information with neighbors, family and friends.

“It is our hope to have a more informed and engaged community, that can serve as partners in public safety,” said Jeri Williams, Oxnard Chief of Police. “There are small steps we can all take, to make it more difficult of becoming a victim of crime – and, we can all share that with the circle of people around us” Williams added.

A burglary, under California Penal Code 459, is defined as the entering of a building or structure (or vehicle, when doors are locked) without the owner or resident’s consent and it was entered with the intent to commit a felony or theft therein. Burglary is a felony and can be punishable by imprisonment in state prison or county jail depending on the degree.

The Oxnard Police Department has seen an increase in burglaries to residences and to vehicles.

To date in Oxnard, the entry method most used in residential burglaries is bodily force. This includes window smashes, pried doors or cut locks.

For vehicles, window smashes, followed by unlocked doors, are most prevalent. Electronics and jewelry were taken. We continue to encourage residents to not leave any visible valuables in your cars, or to secure them in your trunk, out of sight.

Most often, residents ask, “How could this happen?” They thought they lived in a “good” neighborhood. It is not a matter of living in a “good” neighborhood or not. The thieves more than likely come from OUTSIDE the neighborhood. The best way to deter them is to not give thieves the opportunity, or frankly make it more difficult, and report any suspicious activity to the Police.

“Calls of suspicious activity by neighbors and community members have led to significant arrests thus far this year. With your help, we can make it more difficult, and continue to remove these individuals from our streets and our neighborhoods.” said Williams.

Below we offer some tips to help prevent burglaries to your home or vehicle:
VEHICLES
·         An unlocked car is an invitation to a thief – lock your vehicle before leaving it and take the keys.
·         Close all of the windows – thieves can open vehicles through the smallest of openings.
·         Lock your vehicle even if you only make a brief stop at a gas station, store or mall.
·         At night, park in well-lit and active areas.
·         Keep your registration in your wallet or purse, not in the car.
·         Do not leave your garage door opener in your vehicle. It can be stolen and used to return and enter your house.

HOME
·         Remember, most burglaries can be prevented!
·         Always lock your doors and windows even when leaving for “just a minute.”
·         Never leave a house key available: under a doormat, in a flower pot or on the ledge of the door. These are the first places a burglar will look.
·         Make your house look “LIVED IN.” Use timers so that lights, radio and TV go on and off throughout the house to indicate someone is home. For longer trips, be sure to stop mail and newspaper delivery or have a neighbor collect them daily.
·         Remember, if you come home and see a broken window or open door, don’t go in. Confronting a burglar can be dangerous. Contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.
·         Whenever you move to a new home, have the locks changed.
·         Consider alarm systems..
·         The best crime prevention tool ever invented is A GOOD NEIGHBOR!One of the best crime fighting teams are neighbors working in conjunction with the police department, and reporting all suspicious activity.

Another way the community can help Police is by documenting serial numbers. Many times, a victim of a burglary calls to have a report taken but cannot provide the serial numbers to the items taken. These numbers are critical in recovering and returning stolen property to its owner. This information is used to positively identify stolen property and/or contact the victim.

Most products are manufactured with a serial number inscribed, engraved, printed or stored on the device. The easiest way to find a serial number is to look on the packaging in the area of the UPC code. Oftentimes, the model number and make are also located with the serial number.

The best way to document serial numbers is to write them down and keep them in a safe place. An alternate means of documentation is to photograph the product and the serial numbers and then email both to oneself. Save the emails in a folder on your email-home page. Email can be accessed from most anywhere and you can still provide this information to police in the event you are away from home and you are the victim of a burglary.

Law enforcement officers can’t be everywhere at once, but you can play a part in a more vigilant neighborhood. You know what is normal and what is going on in the neighborhood. If you see, hear, or feel something may be suspicious, call the police immediately.

“In most cases of burglaries and theft, someone has seen something but did not report it,” added Williams. You can always report anonymously by calling our crime tip hotline (805) 486-8362. The direct number to dispatch is (805) 385-7740 or 9-1-1 (emergency). Calling the police on suspicious activity before anything happens is the key to prevention. Most times, thieves will not target an area where residents keep calling the police. Additional numbers to call are: Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

If you would like information on how to start your own NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUP, contact your beat coordinator or Crime Prevention Detective Crystal Walker at the Oxnard Police Department (805)385-7668 or [email protected] for more information.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 02-06-14/1600 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Reckless evading, resisting an officer, attempted escape, and vandalism arrest
DATE/TIME:	03/01/2014 @ 0908
LOCATION:	1800 Eastman Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Trojan Storage, 1801 Eastman Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Kevin Daniel Lynch, 32-year-old Ventura resident
PREPARED BY:	Chris Inglehart, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications, 805-385-7740

DETAILS:

On 03/01/2014 at 0908 hours officers with the Oxnard Police Department responded to the call of a burglary in progress at Trojan Storage at 1801 Eastman Avenue. The suspect, Kevin Lynch, was observed breaking into vehicles.

Officers responded to the area and tried to contact Lynch at the business. Lynch fled from officers in a light blue sedan. Officers attempted to pursue Lynch, but he drove at such high speeds that officers elected to discontinue the pursuit. As Lynch was fleeing the area he lost control of his vehicle and collided with the center median at Gonzales and C Streets. Lynch fled from the disabled vehicle but was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. While Lynch was being medically cleared at St. John’s Hospital he fled from officers and medical staff. Lynch was re-captured after another foot pursuit. Lynch was booked for recklessly evading officers, attempted escape, resisting an officer, and vandalism.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an excellent example of a witness who saw suspicious activity, called police, and provided the appropriate information.

If anyone has more information on this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of Stolen Property Arrests
DATE/TIME:	March 8, 2014 at 7:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	Ventura Road at Devonshire Drive
VICTIM(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT(S):	Calim McClelland, 35 year old Ventura resident Michael Ebert, 28 year old transient
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Mike Gregson, 805-385-7605 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On March 8, 2014, at 6:40 a.m., an anonymous caller reported seeing two male subjects looking into vehicles in the area of Ivywood Drive and M Street. Officers responded to the area and located Calim McClelland and Michael Ebert, who matched the description given by the anonymous caller. Both McClelland and Ebert were carrying bags that were found to contain stolen property. Both were arrested for possession of stolen property and for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

We are still attempting to locate the owners of some of the property that was found. If you were the victim of a burglary or theft from your vehicle, please contact the Oxnard Police Department to make a report.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an excellent example of a neighbor who saw suspicious activity, called the police, and provided the appropriate information.

We would like to encourage anyone who sees anything suspicious to call 9-1-1 and report it. You can remain anonymous. We would also like to remind residents to lock their cars and not leave valuables in their vehicles. If you would like more crime prevention information, you can visit our website at oxnardpd.org or contact Detective Crystal Walker at (805) 385-7668 or email [email protected].
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DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/8/14 1020

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of methamphetamine and possession of stolen property arrest
DATE/TIME:	March 13, 2014, 3:50 a.m.
LOCATION:	3000 Block of Circle Drive
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Cirilo Flores Valentin; 32 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer David Kelley
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer David Kelley, 805-385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 3/13/14 at 3:50 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 3000 block of Circle Drive reference a suspicious vehicle. The witness advised that a white Chevrolet Blazer was circling the area and then parked. The witness was able to provide a license plate number as well as a detailed description of the vehicle. Responding officers located the suspect vehicle and the registered owner, Cirilo Flores, Valentin standing beside it.

Upon further investigation, officers located a victim vehicle in the area with a smashed rear window and both rear doors open. The owner of the victim vehicle was located and interviewed. It was determined that items from the victim vehicle were inside of Valentin’s vehicle. Valentin was arrested for possession of stolen property and possession of methamphetamine.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an excellent example of a neighbor who saw suspicious activity, called the police, and provided the appropriate information.

We would like to encourage anyone who sees anything suspicious to call 9-1-1 and report it. You can remain anonymous. We would also like to remind residents to lock their cars and not leave valuables in their vehicles. If you would like more crime prevention information, you can visit our website at oxnardpd.org, contact Detective Crystal Walker at (805) 385-7668, or email [email protected].
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DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/13/14 0700 hours