Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Death
DATE/TIME	Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 10:44 p.m.
LOCATION	1200 S. L Street, Oxnard
DECEDENT	26-year-old male, Oxnard resident
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) At 10:44 p.m. on June 23, 2012, Oxnard PD responded to the 1100 block of South L Street regarding a subject possibly overdosing on drugs. When officers arrived on scene, they made contact with a male who was acting erratically. Officers attempted to calm the man down in order to facilitate aid from the Oxnard Fire Department and Gold Coast Ambulance, who were staged nearby.

The 26 year-old male Oxnard resident would not comply as officers attempted to de-escalate the situation. Officers attempted to physically restrain him, and a brief struggle ensued. After being handcuffed, the officers noticed the man had become unconscious. Emergency medical personnel, who were standing by, immediately began life-saving measures. The man was transported to St. John’s Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 11:41 p.m.

The name of the suspect will not be released until the next of kin and immediate family can be properly notified.

No officers were injured during this incident.

The Oxnard PD and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office are working together to determine the facts of this matter. The officers involved in this case have been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure for incidents of this nature.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Senior Officer Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174.

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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 checkpoints
DATE/TIME	June 30, 2012 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On June 30, 2012, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 2 a.m., officers from the Oxnard PD conducted two sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints. The checkpoint locations were: southbound Saviers Road just south of Bryce Canyon and northbound Ventura Road south of Seventh Street.

Officers screened 837 motorists who passed through the checkpoints and conducted three DUI investigations of drivers who had been drinking alcohol. Of those investigations, one was arrested for DUI.

Citations were issued to 48 drivers for various drivers’ license violations. Twenty-one drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and no drivers were cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license. Three vehicles were towed from the checkpoints.

The Oxnard PD will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These DUI 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) through the National Highway Transportation Administration.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at (805) 385-7750 or via e-mail at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Missing juvenile
DATE/TIME	July 23, 2012 at 1 a.m.
LOCATION	5200 block Charles Street, Oxnard
MISSING CHILD	Jacob Thomas King, 11
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

UPDATE: Jacob was found at his friend’s house at about 4:45 a.m. He is safe and has been returned to his family.

Text of original news release

(Oxnard, CA) On 7/23/12 at 0103 hours, the Oxnard Police Department was notified regarding a critical missing juvenile; Jacob Thomas King. Jacob was last seen on July 22, 2012 at 11 p.m. in the 5200 block of Charles Street in Oxnard.

Jacob is a black male, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 85 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. Jacob was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Oxnard PD officers are checking possible known locations where Jacob has been in the past.

Anyone with information regarding the missing juvenile is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary
DATE/TIME:	August 21, 2012 0200 hours
LOCATION:	5200 block Longfellow Way
SUSPECT(S):	Alejandro Romero/18 years old/Resident of Port Hueneme
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Michael Gregson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Kathy Ennis (805) 385-7634 kathy.ennis@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On August 21, 2012, at approximately 2 a.m., Oxnard PD received a call of a garage burglary in progress in the 5200 block of Longfellow Way. When officers arrived they contacted Alejandro Romero exiting an open garage. Officers located bolt cutters and pad locks that had been removed from garages in the area. He was arrested for burglary and possession of burglary tools.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Detective Kathy Ennis at (805) 385-7634. 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: 8/21/12 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:	Homicide (ten years ago)
DATE/TIME:	October 10, 2002 / 11:00 P.M.
LOCATION:	1900 block North H Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Steven Anthony Lemos, Sr., 24 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	African American male, 25-33 years of age, between 5’6″ and 5’8″ tall and about 190 pounds. He was wearing a black baseball cap, a black fitted sweater, and black jeans
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant David Villanueva, Major Crimes, (805) 385-7763, david.villanueva@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Robert Eckman, Major Crimes, (805) 385-7760, bob.eckman@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
Today marks the tenth anniversary of the unsolved murder of Steven Anthony Lemos, Sr. The shooting happened on October 10, 2002 at about 11 p.m. in the 1900 block of North “H” Street in Oxnard. Lemos was shot several times and died later during surgery. Lemos’ one year old son was with him when he was shot but was not hurt during the incident. Lemos died just two days before his 25^th birthday.

The only information available about the suspect is as follows: African American male, 25 – 33 years of age, between 5’6” and 5’8” tall and about 190 lbs. He was wearing a black baseball cap, a black fitted sweater and black jeans. He may have been in the company of an Asian or African American female at the time of the murder.

The city of Oxnard offers a $10,000 Reward for information pertaining to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this homicide. In addition, Former Governor Davis had authorized an additional $50,000 reward, and this award is still available under Governor Jerry Brown.

Anyone with information about this unsolved murder is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Robert Eckman at (805) 385-7760. 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.

Steven Anthony Lemos, Sr.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/10/12 0900 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	245(a)(1) PC-Five Counts Assault with a Deadly Weapon, 417(a)(1) PC-Exhibit a Deadly Weapon, Parole violation
DATE/TIME:	October 11, 2012, 5:48 PM
LOCATION:	600 Block of Dollie Street
VICTIM(S):	Names Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Villalobos, 26 years, Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	NA
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	NA
LOSS:	NA
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith (805) 385-7600, brett.smith@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On October 11, 2012, at 5:48 hours, the Oxnard Police Department Emergency Communications Center received several calls of subjects in possession of knives and sticks fighting in the 600 block of Dollie Street. A single officer arrived within seconds and observed three male subjects who had overpowered a male subject, later identified as Jose Villalobos, and were holding him on the ground.

The investigation lead to the arrest of Villalobos for the above charges. Villalobos had threatened five persons while brandishing a knife. One male victim and three of his brothers defended themselves ultimately subduing Villalobos. Villalobos was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for moderate injuries. The victims sustained very minor injuries.

Residents are reminded that anyone with information about this incident are encouraged to call 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: 10-11-2012/9:39 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Incendiary Devices, DR’s 12-20793 and 12-20810
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, October 17, 2012
LOCATION:	600 block of Hermosa, 1200 block of Deodar, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Ron Whitney, Commander Ronald.Whitney@OxnardPD.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Watch Commander, (805) 385-7650

DETAILS:
On Wednesday, October 17, at about 7:50 AM, Oxnard Police and Fire personnel responded to the 600 block of Hermosa Dr in Oxnard. An incendiary device, consisting of a plastic bottle filled with chemicals, had been detonated on a lawn of a residence resulting in the lawn being burned.

Later that same day, at about 1:20 PM, officers and fire personnel responded to a similar call in the 1200 block of Deodar Av. A second detonated device was located that had burned the lawn of a residence.

People are asked to be watchful for any similar devices on their property. If a similar device is seen, please call 9-1-1, and do not approach or pick up the device.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/19/2012, 0700 hours

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:	October 22, 2012 / 3:57 PM
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Road and Olds Road/Etting Road
DRIVER 1:	Gilbert Endo, 65, Port Hueneme resident
DRIVER 2:	James Joseph Kelly, 28, Port Hueneme resident
VEHICLE 1:	Black, 2007 Honda CRV motorcycle
VEHICLE 2:	Yellow 1991 Thomas School Bus
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Traffic Investigator, (805) 385-7750, Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Traffic Investigator, (805) 385-7750, Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On October 22, 2012, at about 3:57 P.M., Oxnard PD officers responded to Pleasant Valley Road and Olds Road/Etting Road after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a Honda motorcycle had collided with a yellow Ocean View school bus in the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Olds Road/Etting Road.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Honda motorcycle, driven by James Joseph Kelly, was traveling eastbound on Pleasant Valley Road towards Olds Road/Etting Road. The yellow school bus, driven by Gilbert Endo, was traveling westbound in the left turn lane on Pleasant Valley at Olds Road/Etting Road. Once traffic was clear, the school bus began to make a left turn to go eastbound onto Etting Road in front of the Honda motorcycle. Unable to avoid a collision, Driver Kelly applied the brake causing the motorcycle to go down and skid towards the bus. The Honda skid directly into the path of the turning school bus. Unfortunately, Driver Kelly sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. It should be noted that the motorcyclist was wearing a full face helmet at the time of the collision.

Driver Endo was not injured. The school bus had no passengers at the time of the collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at 805-385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 22, 2012, 8:00 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:	OXNARD POLICE TO COMBAT ROADWAY DEATHS AND INJURIES WITH DUI CHECKPOINTS
DATE/TIME:	November 18, 2012
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, 805-385-7847

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department has been awarded a new traffic safety grant for an anti-DUI program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways. Additional enforcement measures to combat impaired driving are coming as a result of a recent $95,000 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety to Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department is dedicated to keeping our streets safe through both enforcement and education.

“DUI affects everyone and it is our responsibility to make our roadways safe for our citizens,” said Andrew Salinas, Oxnard Police Department Commander.

The special DUI Checkpoint grant is to assist in efforts to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol and other drug related collisions in the community. The grant activities will specifically target impaired driving offenders as well as educating the public on the dangers of impaired driving through the use of DUI/driver’s license checkpoints. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

Drunk and drugged driving are among America’s deadliest crimes. In 2010, 791 people were killed and over 24,000 injured in alcohol and drug-impaired crashes in California. Last year, Oxnard did not experience any DUI-related traffic deaths, however, 93 persons were injured in these tragic crashes. Crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough. Checkpoints have proven to be the most effective of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.

“DUI checkpoints have been an essential part of the phenomenal reduction in DUI deaths that we witnessed from 2006 to 2010 in California,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the Office of Traffic Safety. “But since the tragedy of DUI accounts for nearly one third of traffic fatalities, Oxnard needs the high visibility enforcement and public awareness that this grant will provide.”

Funding for this program is from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Cops-4-Tots Toy Give-away
DATE/TIME:	December 20, 2012, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	La Colonia Police Storefront, 211 North Grant Avenue, Oxnard, CA
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Crystal Walker, Beat 31 Coordinator, (805) 385-7600, crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Crystal Walker, Beat 31 Coordinator, (805) 385-7600, crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
Over 300 deserving children (ages 6 to 12) – 40 from each of the six participating schools – were invited to the 14^th annual Cops-4-Tots Toy Give-away at the La Colonia Police Storefront (211 North Grant Avenue). Toys were made available for children that were selected by the schools or families that had toddler age children. An appearance by Santa Claus added to the excitement of the event.

The children and parents were treated with Mexican bread, Champurrado (hot drink), and treats with Christmas decorations.

The participating schools include: Ramona School, Rose Avenue School, Cesar Chavez School, Elm Street School, Green Valley, and La Escuelita.

Members of the Oxnard Police Department Command Staff, District Three Officers, and Military members from the Port Hueneme Naval Base, AVID students from Frank Intermediate School, Oxnard Police Volunteers, and other community volunteers were on hand to assist with handing out toys.

The 14^th annual Cops-4-Tots Toy Give-away was made possible by donations from the Oxnard Police Officers Association, Latino Peace Officers Association (Ventura County Chapter), and members of the United States Navy, El Concilio del Condado de Ventura, the Oxnard business community, and residents of the City of Oxnard.

View our photo album on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OxnardPD

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 20, 2012, 9:00 p.m.