Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	LOCATED Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	4/15/13; 8:45AM
LOCATION:	1200 Block Robert Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Leonardo Gonzalez, 88 years




PREPARED BY:	N/A
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police and Fire Emergency Communications Center; (805) 385-7740

DETAILS:

UPDATE: Mr. Gonzalez was located a short time ago in the downtown area of Oxnard. He did not appear to be harmed. A concerned citizen who heard a broadcast regarding Mr. Gonzalez from a local radio station saw him and called the Police Department. Thanks to all who were keeping an eye out for Mr. Gonzalez!

The Oxnard Police Department is currently attempting to locate 88 year-old Leonardo Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez was visiting a residence in the 1200 Block of Robert Avenue and unexpectedly left at about 8:45AM this morning. He is described as a Hispanic male adult, 5’05”, 160 lbs, with a grey mustache, wearing a red sweatshirt and grey pants. Mr. Gonzalez suffers from mental health conditions. He may be walking with the assistance of a cane.

Mr. Gonzalez is not from the immediate area; therefore, we are not aware of any specific areas he may frequent. We do not have a picture of Mr. Gonzalez at this time.

We are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Gonzalez. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center at 805-385-7740

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:	05/04/13 0730 hours
LOCATION:	600 block of South “D” Street
VICTIM(S):	Names Withheld Pending Notification of Next of Kin
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, 805-385-7763 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ken Tougas, 805-200-5669 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 5/4/13 at approximately 0730 hours, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of South “D” Street to check the well-being of a two people in a vehicle. When officers arrived they located a female in her fifties and a male in late thirties. Both subjects had suffered a gunshot wound and were unresponsive. Both subjects were pronounced dead by emergency responders.

The victims’ names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Investigators are following up on several leads and motives at this time. The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward 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 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: 05/04/13, 1700 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 for possession of a firearm and narcotics violations
DATE/TIME:	July 9, 2013 at 2:50 P.M.
LOCATION:	400 block of Ocotlan Way
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Juan Ayala, 36 years, of Oxnard Ashley Lopez, 27 years, of Oxnard Arthur Chavez, 46 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Rangel, (805) 385-7600, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Rangel, (805) 385-7600, [email protected]

DETAILS:
On July 9, 2013 at approximately 2:50 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department initiated a traffic stop on the 400 block of Ocotlan Way.
During the stop the driver, Juan Ayala, fled on foot and discarded a loaded firearm. Officers gave chase and set up a perimeter.
With the assistance of the Special Enforcement Unit and the helicopter from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Ayala was located and was
taken into custody without incident. The firearm was recovered and found to be stolen.

While searching the vehicle officers found varying quantities of marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin.

Passengers arrested were Ashley Lopez (under the influence of drugs) and Arthur Chavez (outstanding warrants).

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 07/09/13, 7:20 P.M.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Person
DATE/TIME:	7-12-13 / 4 PM
LOCATION:	200 Block of East Pleasant Valley Road
Missing Person:	Osbaldo Ayala Marinez, Jr., 29-year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jared Schacher
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Jared Schacher, [email protected] , (805) 385-7583

DETAILS:

On 7-12-13, at 2113 hours, officers were dispatched to the 200 Block of East Pleasant Valley Road, re: a missing adult. Officers learned that Osbaldo Ayala Marinez, Jr, a 29-year old Oxnard resident had left his residence at 1600 hours and has not been seen or heard from since. Family members are concerned.

Marinez was last seen wearing a grey shirt, green and white striped shorts, and grey shoes. He was carrying a skateboard. Marinez reportedly frequents parks in South Oxnard and Port Hueneme. He also frequents South Oxnard and Port Hueneme beaches.

Anyone seeing Marinez can call the Oxnard Police Department Police and Fire Emergency Communications Center at (805) 385-7740. A photo is attached.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-12-13 / 2335 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Home Invasion Assault with a firearm Shooting into an inhabited dwelling
DATE/TIME:	July 13, 2013 @ 3:16 AM
LOCATION:	3300 block Jackson St.
VICTIM(S):	Male, 43yrs, Oxnard Resident Female, 47yrs, Oxnard Resident Female, 87yrs, Oxnard Resident Female, 60yrs, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Two Males, late teens to early twenties, wearing dark clothing
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jaime Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda 805-385-7665 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 7/13/13 at about 3:00 AM, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of shots fired at a residence in the 3300 block of Jackson Street. When Officers arrived they contacted several occupants inside the residence. One of the occupants had apparently been struck in the head by some type of object and required medical attention for a minor laceration he sustained. This victim was treated at the scene by paramedics.

During the investigation, Officers learned that two males had entered the home through the front door and as they attempted to enter one of the bedrooms the two males were confronted by one of the female victim’s. One of the two male suspects was armed with a handgun and brandished it at the female. The male victim attempted to intervene and he was struck on the head by an unknown object. The two male suspects fled the residence and as they fled the male victim gave chase. As the two suspects ran out, one of them fired multiple gunshots into the residence striking a bedroom window. Fortunately the occupant of that bedroom was not home at the time. Nothing was taken during the incident and it is still unclear as to what the suspects’ motive was.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. 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: 7-13-13, 0726 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing, 245 PC
DATE/TIME:	7-26-13 /2016 hours
LOCATION:	900 Block of Cooper Road
VICTIM(S):	Genaro Cortez, 27-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Male, early 20’s
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, [email protected] , (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

At 2016 hours, officers responded to St. John’s Regional Medical Center to investigate a stabbing.

Genaro Cortez, a 27-year old Oxnard resident, advised that at 1930 hours he was walking in the alley of the 900 Block of Cooper Road. A male, early 20’s, wearing a white shirt and black pants, walked by him. Suddenly, this subject grabbed the victim from behind. A struggle ensued and the victim was stabbed. It is unknown if the suspect also intended to rob the victim.

The victim sustained multiple stab wounds to his neck and back. Cortez’ wounds are not life-threatening.

Persons with information regarding this crime 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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-26-13 / 2345 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 ROBBERY
DATE/TIME:	September 05, 2013, 1930 hours
LOCATION:	La Hacienda Carniceria, 657 South Ventura Road Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	La Hacienda Carniceria
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown Hispanic Male
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jess Aragon
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jess Aragon [email protected] 805-385-7547

DETAILS:

On September 5, 2013, at about 1930 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to an armed robbery at the La Hacienda Carniceria located at 657 South Ventura Road. Officers learned an unknown male armed with a handgun entered the business and robbed the store at gunpoint. The unknown male fled the store with an unknown amount of cash. Oxnard Police Department Detectives are currently investigating the crime.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jess Aragon at (805) 385-7547. 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: 9/6/13 / 1120 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:

9/6/13 / 2106 hours

LOCATION:

1900 Block of Napoleon Avenue

VICTIM(S):

18-year old Oxnard resident, name withheld pending notification of next of kin

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 [email protected]

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Detective Jeff Kay, (805) 385-8174
[email protected]

DETAILS:
On 09/06/13 at approximately 2106 hours, officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Napoleon Avenue regarding a shooting. When officers arrived they located a male subject who had been shot. Despite emergency responders’ efforts to save the subject, he died as a result of his injuries.

The victim was an 18 year old Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. Investigators are following up on several leads and motives at this time. The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward 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) 385-8174. 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: 9/7/13, 0330 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man arrested and charged with felony child abuse
DATE/TIME:	September 18, 2013, 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	1200 block of Isleton Place, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	8 year old child
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Terrance Dobrosky, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7609, [email protected]

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif), Juan Jesus Martinez, 33 of Oxnard has been arrested by Oxnard Police detectives with the Family Protection Unit and charged with felony physical child abuse.

The Oxnard Police Department received information that an 8 year old child had been hurt by her father. The victim told investigators that her father had hurt her and caused her injuries.

Martinez is currently being held at Ventura County Jail. His bail was set at $100,000.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:September 19, 2013, 12:00 p.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a gun
DATE/TIME:	11/14/13 at approximately 2200 hours
LOCATION:	500 Block of Cuesta Del Mar
SUSPECT(S):	Two males, 18-20 years
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jared Schacher
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander (805) 207-7078, [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 11-14-13 at approximately 2200 hours, Oxnard police officers were contacted in the area of Courtland Street and Clara Avenue, reference a robbery with a gun to a pizza delivery man that had just occurred in the 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar.

The suspects were described as 2 males, 18-20 years old. Both were wearing sweatshirts with the hoods pulled over their heads and covering their faces. One suspect was in possession of a black semi-automatic handgun. Three large pizzas and an order of Buffalo wings were taken. The suspects fled eastbound on Cuesta Del Mar towards Courtland Street.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11-14-13 / 2345