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
DATE/TIME:	July 17, 2015 / 1545 hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Road @ Wolff Street
DRIVER 1:	Andres Ceja, 32 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1:	Blue motorcycle
PASSENGER (MOTORCYCLE):	Name withheld, pending notification of next of kin
DRIVER 2:	Raul Trevino, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 2:	Black, Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Mike Wood (805) 385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On Friday, July 17, 2015, at about 3:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Saviers Road and Wolff Street in reference to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles, one being a small motorcycle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle, driven by Andres Ceja and with a female passenger, was traveling northbound on Saviers Road. The Chevrolet truck was traveling southbound on Saviers Road approaching the intersection of Wolff Street. For an unknown reason, the motorcycle turned left at Wolff Street and into the direct path of the truck causing a broadside collision. The impact caused Driver Ceja and his female passenger to be ejected from the motorcycle. Both of them were transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center with critical injuries. The female was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Driver Ceja is currently listed in stable condition. Driver Trevino was uninjured.

Driver Ceja and his female passenger were not wearing motorcycle helmets at the time of the collision.

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 Mike Wood at 805-385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 17, 2015 at 2030 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	08/13/2015 / 0448 hours
LOCATION:	1300 block of Edgewood Way
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld, 24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Sergeant Alex Arnett (805)385-7600

DETAILS:
On 08/13/15 at 0448 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Edgewood Way reference a shooting victim. Upon arrival they contacted the victim, a 24 year old Oxnard resident, in a courtyard. Reyes was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center and is listed in stable condition. His injuries are not life threatening and the motive for the shooting is still under investigation.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crime Unit are investigating the shooting. The motive for the shooting is unknown.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600. 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: 08/13/2015, 0610 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 to Hold DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	August 28, 2015 / 2000-0300 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint tomorrow night, August 28, 2015 at undisclosed locations within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

In addition, Avoid the 14 Ventura County is still out in full force during the 18-day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over summer campaign that started on August 21st. During the first five days of the campaign, the Simi Valley Police Department, Oxnard Police Department, Ventura Police Department and Thousand Oaks Police Department have reported the following:

23 DUI arrests
Four individuals arrested for DUI related warrants
Three alcohol-related injury collisions causing injuries to six people

Funding for the checkpoint and Ventura County Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force operations is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration who reminds everyone; Report Drunk Drivers! – Call 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 27, 2015 / 1800 hours

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.