Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member in possession of a loaded handgun
DATE/TIME:	9-5-15 / 1900 Hours
LOCATION:	“B” Street at 6th Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Albert Salazar, 22 years, Oxnard resident Mariah Arroyo, 21 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Not disclosed
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo, (805) 385-7644, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On September 5, 2015 at approximately 1900 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the downtown area of the city. SEU officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Sixth St and “B” St. Immediately upon the vehicle stopping a subject who had been hiding in the rear seat attempted to flee the area. He was detained a short distance away and identified as Albert Salazar. Salazar is a documented gang member and had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. During a search of the vehicle a loaded semi-automatic handgun was located.

Salazar was arrested for several firearm related charges, violation of the gang injunction and his outstanding warrants.

The driver of the vehicle Mariah Arroyo was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. A third adult female was released.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 5, 2015 / 2335 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Pursuit/ Arrest Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest
DATE/TIME:	September 20, 2015 / 8:00p.m.
LOCATION:	‘G’ St. at Seventh St.
SUSPECT(S):	Ramon Alcazar (41 year-old Port Hueneme resident)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1987 Dodge Lancer
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Tim Kelley (805)385-8200

DETAILS:
On September 20, 2015, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to stop a 1987 Dodge Lancer in the area of ‘G’ St. and Seventh St. for a traffic violation. The driver, Ramon Alcazar, refused to stop for the officers and led officers on a pursuit throughout the city. During the pursuit, Alcazar ran several stop signs and reached speeds in excess of 50mph in a residential area. During the pursuit, Alcazar stopped the vehicle he was driving unexpectedly and put his car into reverse intentionally ramming the officers’ vehicles. Fortunately neither the suspect nor the officers involved in the pursuit were injured. Alcazar continued fleeing and at one point turned the lights of his vehicle off. The officers briefly lost sight of the vehicle but located it in an alley in the 2000 block of South ‘K’ St. Alcazar fled from the vehicle and ran through several backyards. Alcazar was eventually located hiding in a garage in a nearby residence and was taken into custody for several violations.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Bicyclist)
DATE/TIME:	November 8, 2015 / 1742 hours
LOCATION:	First Street at Bonita Avenue
DRIVER:	Yeny Beltran, 35 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE:	Blue, 2012 Nissan Cube
BICYLCIST:	Unidentified Adult Male
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Jose Diaz (805) 385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On Sunday, November 8, 2015, at about 5:42 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of First Street and Bonita Avenue in reference to an injury collision between a vehicle and bicyclist.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the bicyclist, an unidentified male, was traveling northbound on Bonita Avenue at First Street. The Nissan, driven by Yeny Beltran, was traveling eastbound on First Street approaching Bonita Avenue. For an unknown reason, the bicyclist entered the roadway in the direct path of the Nissan where he was struck. The bicyclist, who was not wearing a bicycle helmet at the time of the collision, suffered significant head injuries and was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is currently listed in serious condition.

Driver Beltran and her female passenger were not injured.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision.

The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Jose Diaz at 805-385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 8, 2015 at 2145 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two Shooting Victims
DATE/TIME:	December 29, 2015 / 2239 hours
LOCATION:	4600 Block Terrace Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Two, 22-year-old Oxnard residents
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Detective Scott Coe, (805) 385-7796, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez, (805) 385-7645, [email protected]

DETAILS:
On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at about 2239 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of the 4600 block of Terrace Avenue regarding a shooting that had just occurred. When officers arrived they located two shooting victims, both 22-year-old Oxnard residents.

Both victims suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds and were transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. Both victims were in stable condition.

Investigators are working to determine a motive for the shooting.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Persons with further information regarding this incident or similar incidents are encouraged to contact Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7645. 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 e-mail.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME:	January 25, 2016 / 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

Monday, January 25, 2016, between 7:00 a.m. and 11 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department conducted a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation throughout the city limits. During the operation, officers issued 54 citations related to jaywalking, impeding traffic, riding a bicycle against traffic and on the sidewalk, not wearing a bicycle helmet along with various other violations.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of the precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians are reminded to obey regulatory traffic signs and only travel in areas where it is permitted and safe to walk. Bicyclists should follow all traffic laws and wear an appropriate helmet at all times to minimize injuries in the case of a collision or fall.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct these types of enforcement operations this year make our roadways and community safer. These operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 26, 2016 / 5:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Narcotics and Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 14, 2016 / 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Maulhardt Road at Dodge Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California Female Juvenile – name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Medrano, 31-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	James Langford, Detective
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	James Langford, Detective (805) 383-8700

DETAILS:

On February 14, 2016, at about 9:00 a.m., Oxnard Police Officers were on patrol in the area of Maulhardt and Dodge Roads in the city of Oxnard. Officers observed Luis Medrano, a 31-year-old Oxnard resident, passed out in a parked vehicle with the engine running. When Officers approached Medrano to check on his well-being, they immediately noticed narcotics paraphernalia in plain view. They also discovered that a 7-year-old child was in the backseat of the vehicle.

Officers evaluated Medrano and determined that he was currently under the influence of a controlled substance. Further investigation determined that Medrano was in possession of various controlled substances for the purpose of sales. Approximately two ounces of methamphetamine, one ounce of heroin, two ounces of hashish, pharmaceutical drugs, a Taser, and an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency were located in the vehicle.

Medrano was arrested at the scene. The Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit (FPU) and Child Protective Services (CPS) responded to care for the child. Due to the age of the child, the name is being withheld.

Detectives from the West County Narcotics Street Team and members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team later served a search warrant at Medrano’s residence in the 500 block of Shasta Avenue in the city of Oxnard. Two loaded handguns, a rifle, a shotgun, narcotics paraphernalia, pharmaceutical drugs, approximately one ounce of heroin and indicia of narcotics sales were found at the residence.

Medrano was charged with possession of methamphetamine for sales, possession of marijuana for sales, possession of heroin for sales, under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, being an addict in possession of a Taser, destruction of evidence, child endangerment, possession of pharmaceutical drugs for sales, and possession of narcotics for sales with a loaded firearm. Medrano was booked at the Ventura County Jail with his bail set at one-million dollars.

The West County Narcotics Street Team is comprised of detectives from the Oxnard Police Department, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department and the Santa Paula Police Department working in conjunction with each other to investigate narcotics related offenses in the western portion of Ventura County.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety. 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-TIPS (8477).

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Release of Names; Oxnard Police Officers Involved in Shooting
DATE/TIME:	February 16, 2016, 9:40 a.m.
LOCATION:	3100 block of Saviers Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Senior Officer Jose Silva, 15 Year Veteran Officer Brandon Rodriguez, 8 Year Veteran
SUSPECT(S):	Juan Soto, 55 Year Old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant (805) 385-7763; [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680; [email protected]

DETAILS:On February 16, 2016 at approximately 9:40 a.m., an officer involved shooting incident occurred in the 3100 block of Saviers Road. The suspect in that case was identified as 55 year old Oxnard resident Juan Soto. Soto was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center with a non-life threatening injury.

The police officers involved in the shooting have been identified as Senior Officer Jose Silva and Officer Brandon Rodriguez. Both officers are assigned to the patrol division. Senior Officer Silva is a 15 year veteran, and Officer Brandon Rodriguez is an 8 year veteran. Senior Officer Silva and Officer Rodriguez make up the District Four Community Policing Team. Their assignment is to work closely with members of the community to enhance the quality of life, crime prevention, and build community partnerships.

Senior Officer Silva and Officer Rodriguez are currently on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure following an officer involved shooting incident.

The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against Soto for his actions that led to the officer involved shooting incident. Soto remains in custody at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Main Jail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 19, 2016; 4:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Friday, February 19, 2016 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS: On Friday, February 19, 2016, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoints in the City of Oxnard. The checkpoint was conducted in the eastbound lanes of Channel Islands Blvd west of Victoria Ave. This location was chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol related arrests and/or DUI collisions.

The checkpoints resulted in the following:

668 vehicles through
668 drivers screened
Four DUI investigations
One DUI alcohol arrest
Six citations issued to unlicensed drivers
Three citations issued to drivers with a suspended/revoked license
29 total citations issued
Five vehicles towed

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These 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) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety 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].

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of methamphetamine for sales
DATE/TIME:	Possession of methamphetamine for sales
LOCATION:	2400 block of Statham Ave
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Lorenzo Garcia (37 years old) Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo, 385-7644 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On February 22, 2016 at approximately 1500 hours, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop in 2400 block of Statham Ave.

Officers made contact with the driver Lorenzo Garcia who is on probation. A probation search was conducted during which over 100 grams of methamphetamine was located. Garcia was arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sales.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members in the city. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 22, 2016/1745

Last night (Feb 24) at about 6:00 pm members of the Oxnard PD Violent Crime Unit, assisted by OPD SWAT officers, arrested 24 year old Oxnard resident Hector Barragan in connection with the shooting that took place on February 24 at 2:20 am in the 1800 block of Gaucho Way.

Mr. Barragan will be charged with attempted murder.

The victim in that shooting was Sergio Cupa, 26 of Oxnard.

Mr. Cupa remains in St Johns Medical Center and at last report he was listed in critical condition.

We believe that the motive in this shooting was gang related, but cannot offer any additional information about the motive at this time.

David Keith, Spokesperson

Oxnard PD