Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of Post Release Offender for evading, possession of narcotics, and gang injunction violations
DATE/TIME:	4/19/14; 2340 hours
LOCATION:	900 block S. Ventura Road

SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Zuniga (32 years), Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communicaitons 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 4/19/14,at 2330 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1700 block of N. Ventura Road. The driver of the vehicle, Joseph Zuniga, failed to yield, leading officers on a short vehicle pursuit, ultimately yielding in the 900 block of S. Ventura Road. Joseph Zuniga is a Post Release Offender who has been served with the Colonia Chiques Civil Gang Injunction. Zuniga was subsequently arrested for Evading a Police Officer, violating the Colonia Chiques Civil Gang Injunction, violating his Post Release Offender status and narcotics related offenses.
Zuniga is currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions are not considered.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4-20-14 / 0045 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of Child Annoying Suspect
DATE/TIME:	4/23/2014 at 4:30pm
VICTIM(S):	Withheld – Minor Victim
SUSPECT(S):	Jorge Arellano, 41 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Family Protection Unit (805) 385-7620, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Erica Escalante, 805-385-7661 [email protected]

DETAILS: On April 23, 2014 at 1630 hours, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit arrested Jorge Arellano at his home in Oxnard after the completion of a six month criminal investigation. The police department began the investigation in October of 2013 after receiving information of alleged misconduct with a student who attended Oxnard High School. Mr. Arellano was employed as a teacher with the Oxnard Union High School District at the time of the alleged crime. Mr. Arellano was arrested for misdemeanor child annoying.

Detectives request that anyone with information in regards to this incident call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7605 or Detective Erica Escalante at (805) 385-7661. 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/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 23, 2014

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt to Identify
DATE/TIME:	05/09/14 1030 hours
LOCATION:	2000 block of Mariposa Street
VICTIM(S):	Joshua Van, 24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato, (805) 385-7688 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 02/17/14 at approximately 1838 hours, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Mariposa Street in regards to a shooting. When officers and EMS personnel arrived they located two male subjects that had been shot. One of the male subjects died as a result of his injuries. The victim was identified as 24 year old, Joshua Van.

Investigators are attempting to locate the person shown in the surveillance photo. Investigators believe that he may have vital information that will help identify the possible suspect/s. If you can identify this person, please contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688 or 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.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 05/09/14, 1030 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Despondent/Suicidal Subject Detained for Mental Health Evaluation
DATE/TIME:	May 31, 2014, 1918 hours
LOCATION:	3300 Blk or Fournier Street
SUSPECT(S):	24-year old female Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On 5/31/14 at approximately 2225 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were driving in the 3300 block of Fournier Street when they encountered a lone female holding a large knife to her throat. Officers attempted to talk to the female, however, she became extremely irate and threatened to stab herself.

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officers along with Ventura County Mental Health members attempted, for several hours, to convince the subject to surrender the knife. She was non-responsive during the negotiations. Officers using less-lethal devices were eventually able to subdue her without injury.

The subject was transported to Ventura County Mental Health for evaluation.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: CommanderMike Adair
June 4, 2014 [email protected]
(805) 385-7801

(Oxnard, CA) The Oxnard Police Department has been aggressively working to strengthen its ties with the community. Sharing crime information with the community has been an essential element of our continuing community policing effort. The Department is pleased to announce another method for the public to stay in touch with crime trends in and around their neighborhood. The police department has partnered with The Omega Group to provide public crime mapping for the residents of Oxnard. The maps can be viewed through the website crimemapping.com.

Crimemapping.com is anationwide public mapping service that allows the public to analyze interactive maps of recent crime activity. The mapping service offers an e-mail subscriptions component. Residents can receive e-mailed crime alerts when an incident is reported in their area. Users can also search for incidents by typing in an address, a crime type, and date. The data posted on the website is pulled from the Oxnard police records system once per day.

Residents can access the crime maps by going directly to the crimemapping.com website and searching for the City of Oxnard. They can also go directly to Oxnard’s crime maps by click the map link on the police department’s website, OxnardPD.org. Crimemapping.com is available on mobile devices and can be accessed via a free application called Crimemapping.com Mobile for the iPhone.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Crimemapping.com is excellent example of a tool the community can use to stay informed and help make the community safer. Other tools that residents might want to utilize is Nextdoor.com and the Oxnard Police Department’s Facebook site.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	7-18 & 7-19-14, 2000 to 0300 hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	See below
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	See below
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Jaime Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Same as above

DETAILS:

On Friday, 7-18-14, beginning at 2000 hours and continuing thru Saturday, 7-19-14, 0300 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI / Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Oxnard in the southbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard south of Esplanade Avenue. The location was chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol-related arrests and / or DUI collisions.

The results of tonight’s checkpoint are as follows:

857 vehicles through
804 drivers screened
4 DUI investigations
1 DUI alcohol arrests
0 DUI drug arrests
0 Criminal arrests
8 Citations issued to unlicensed drivers
2 Citations issued to drivers with suspended / revoked license
15 Total citations issued
4 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 Jaime Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Date / Time Prepared: 7-19-14, 0300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police and Fire announce National Night Out events across city, next Tuesday, August 5^th.
DATE/TIME:	August 5, 6:00-8:00 pm
LOCATION:	District 1: The Collection Oxnard Police Storefront 5240 Seaglass Way, Oxnard, CA 93036 District 2: Sycamore Senior Apartments 333 N. F Street, Oxnard, CA 93030 District 3: Del Sol Park 1800 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030 District 4: Garden City Acres Park 5302 Cypress Road Oxnard, CA 93033
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805) 385-7631, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805) 385-7631, [email protected]

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police and Fire Departments and residents are partnering to bring a series of National Night Out (NNO) events to Oxnard, next Tuesday, August 5, 2014.

Last year, the event in Oxnard was hosted by the Via Marina Neighborhood, in a main-attraction citywide gathering. “This year, our staff wanted to build on the success of this National event and work in partnership with community members in each District and see this event grow” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) heighten crime prevention awareness, (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs, (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that community members are organized, vigilant, and fighting back.

“We have challenged ourselves to engage a growing number of community members and neighborhoods as partners in public safety, this year. National Night Out furthers our efforts to bring neighbors together to strengthen our partnerships in making our city a place that we are all proud to live in,” said Miguel Lopez, Oxnard Police Community Affairs Manager.

“Last year, I made a promise that we would expand and grow this program and event across the City of Oxnard. I am proud that we are delivering that with events in every corner of the city. Again, a win-win for our Department, our community-based policing strategy, and the neighborhoods and community we serve,” said Police Chief Williams.

Along with traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals. Visits from local officials and law enforcement, safety fairs, and youth events.

This event will bring the District Teams who patrol and serve each District who focus on crime, traffic safety, and quality of life issues at the neighborhood level. Also accompanying the District Team will be units from the Police Department to meet with local residents and provide crime-prevention information—a great opportunity for neighbors to meet one another and the officers assigned to each District. Also participating in the event is the Oxnard Fire Department who will be joining us with fire and other public safety information.

“National night out is a great opportunity for Oxnard Fire to partner with our Police Department in supporting crime reduction efforts but also in getting the message out pertaining to community risk reduction and fire prevention strategies”, said Fire Chief James Williams.

“This is a good night to go out and get to know your neighbors, and help build a safer and stronger community. It further highlights the importance of police-community partnerships and community involvement and engagement in our fight for a safer community,” said Police Chief Williams.

NNO is a national effort of cities, law enforcement agencies, crime prevention organizations, community groups and neighborhoods.

If you have any questions regarding National Night Out events in Oxnard, please contact Oxnard Police Community Affairs Manager Miguel Lopez at [email protected].

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DATE PREPARED: July 28, 2014

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 and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	9-16-14 / 2314 hours
LOCATION:	400 block S. C St.
VICTIM(S):	67-year old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Nunez Andrade, 58-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jose Velazquez, (805) 385-3982, [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 9-16-14, at approximately 2314 hours, the victim of a stabbing arrived in the lobby of the Oxnard Police Department. The victim sustained several stab wounds. The victim advised the stabbing occurred in the 400 block of S. C St. The victim identified the suspect as “Jose”. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. The victim’s injuries were serious, but not life threatening.

Officers responded to the 400 block of S. C St. to investigate the incident. While on scene, officers contacted the suspect Jose Nunez Andrade, 58-year old Oxnard resident. Andrade was ultimately arrested for a violation of 245 PC, and later booked into the Ventura County Main Jail. An investigation is continuing.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9-17-14 / 0235 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Commercial Robbery
DATE/TIME:	August 6, 2014 / 2230 Hours
LOCATION:	490 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Circle K Store
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect-1: White Male, 25-30 years, 6’0”, 185 lbs, Suspect-2: Dark-Skinned Male, 20-25 years, 6’0”, 185 lbs
VEHICLE:	Possible White Nissan Sentra
PREPARED BY:	Detective Edgar Fernandez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez [email protected] 805-385-7645

DETAILS:
On August 6, 2014 at about 2230 hours, two unknown male suspects entered the Circle K Convenience Store, located at 490 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard. The first suspect brandished a handgun at the store employee and demanded money. The store employee handed money from the register to the first suspect. The second suspect then took the money from the first suspect and put it in his pocket. The suspects fled the business in a white sedan.

The first suspect is described as a white male, late-twenties, approximately six feet tall, weighing approximately 185 pounds. The second suspect was described as a dark-skinned male, mid-twenty, approximately six feet tall, weighing approximately 185 pounds. Both suspects were wearing hoods to cover their faces.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be an early 1990’s white Nissan Sentra. The suspect vehicle was last seen fleeing the location northbound onto Victoria Avenue.

If anyone has any additional information about this incident, they are encouraged to call 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 email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/7/14/ 1100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of Serial Armed Robbery Suspect
DATE/TIME:	11/13/13 at 0106 11/16/13 at 0053 11/17/13 at 0359 11/19/13 at 0030 11/24/14 at 0130 3/10/14 at 0229
LOCATION:	2201 East Channel Islands Blvd, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	7-11 Convenience Store
SUSPECT(S):	Ramon Rodriguez, 35-year old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Edgar Fernandez, Violent Crimes Unit
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez [email protected] (805) 385-7645

DETAILS: Between November 13, 2013 and March 10, 2014, there were six (6) armed robberies to the 7-11 convenience store, located at 2201 East Channel Islands Boulevard in the city of Oxnard. As the robberies continued, it became apparent to investigators based on information discovered at the scene that these robberies were committed by the same unknown suspect. Making it more difficult for investigators was the fact that the suspect used elaborate and different disguises during each robbery.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit continued to work the cases throughout 2014 in the hopes that evidence collected at the scenes would help identify a suspect. Recently, information received from community members coupled with scientific analysis conducted by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Forensic Science Laboratory helped in identifying a possible suspect.

On October 2, 2014, Ramon Rodriguez, a thirty-five year old Oxnard Resident, was arrested and charged with all six (6) armed robberies. Once in custody, Rodriguez admitted to committing all six (6) armed robberies at the same 7-11 Store.

This nearly year-long investigation is a tremendous example of three valuable components of creating a safer and stronger community:

The tenacity and commitment of our Violent Crimes Investigators who recognized the impact that these robberies had on the Lemonwood neighborhood. Despite limited preliminary information, they continued their investigations throughout the year until Rodriguez was identified and arrested.
The value and impact of community members providing information to their local police department. We could not solve crimes such as these without the help of our local business owners and residents.
The value of law enforcement partnerships throughout Ventura County. We could not have solved these cases without the expertise and assistance of the fine men and women at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Forensic Science Laboratory.

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 these incidents are encouraged to contact Detective Edgar Fernandez (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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/03/2014, 1000 hours