Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Homicide Firearm
DATE/TIME:	12/09/2012-2117 hours
LOCATION:	4700 block of Olds Road
VICTIM(S):	22 year old Oxnard resident 22 year old Camarillo resident
SUSPECT(S):	NFD
PREPARED BY:	Detective Michael Johnson, 805-385-7645 Michael.johnson@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk 805-385-7796 steven.funk@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-09-2012 at approximately 2117 hours, officers respond to the 4700 block of Olds Road reference shots being fired and a possible victim in the west alley. The victim, a 22 year old Oxnard resident, was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition. A second 22 year old victim was later transported to VCMC by private party with non-life threatening wounds. No further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information about this investigation should contact the Oxnard Police Department and Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796.

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. Lastly, you can also call the Oxnard Police Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 10, 2012 / 0130 MJ

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Search for wanted subject
DATE/TIME:	1-23-13, 1600 hours
LOCATION:	Wooley Road at Canal Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Gavin Hahn, 38 years, 5-7, 165, brown hair, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Bicycle (possible mountain bike)
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jack Kujawa
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Paul Knapp, (805) 385-7600 paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On the above date and time, officers received a call of Gavin Hahn, 38 years, riding a bike in the area of Oxnard Shores near Harbor Boulevard. Hahn has a felony warrant for a narcotics-related violation. Hahn is also wanted for questioning in connection with several property crimes in the Oxnard Shores area.

An officer spotted Hahn in the area of Canal St. and Wooley Rd. The suspect fled into the dunes area on foot. Additional officers responded to search for Hahn. A Ventura County Sheriff helicopter and its crew were dispatched to assist because of the large search area. After approximately two hours, officers ultimately learned that Hahn had swam across the canal and fled eastbound on foot after abandoning his bike and cell phone.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts the Suspect Hahn is asked to contact Senior Officer Paul Knapp at the above phone number or e-mail or the Oxnard Police and Fire Emergency Communications Center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1-23-13 / 2054 hours

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:	1-28-13 / 2307 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block of Ives Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Carlos Eduardo Palacio, 21 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Commander Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078 martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 2-28-13, at 2307 hours, officers were contacted at the Oxnard Police Department by the mother of Carlos Eduardo Palacio, 21 years, Oxnard resident. Officers were advised that Palacio was bleeding from the left arm and had fled the family residence located in the 1800 Block of Ives Avenue.

Officers were dispatched to the residence but Palacio was not there. Palacio’s whereabouts are unknown. While no crime is suspected, officers need to check on Palacio’s well-being.

A search is continuing. Persons with information as to Palacio’s whereabouts should call the Oxnard Police and Fire Communications Center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1-29-13 / 0100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	AVIOD the 14 Super Bowl DUI Crackdown
DATE/TIME:	February 3, 2013
LOCATION:	County-Wide
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant Oxnard Police Department
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant

DETAILS:Oxnard, CA – As one of America’s most anticipated and celebrated sporting events, the Super Bowl brings together families, friends and fans each year to enjoy the excitement of the big game. In many instances, fans will gather to watch the game at sports bars, restaurants or Super Bowl-themed parties. The California Office of Traffic Safety, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), National Football League and TEAM (Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management), have joined forces with law enforcement in the Avoid the 14 – Ventura County DUI Task Force to spread an important safety message to the public about designating a sober driver on Super Bowl Sunday – Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

“Before choosing to drink, choose a sober designated driver. Avoid the unsportsmanlike conduct of driving drunk by handing off your keys so that you, your passengers and everyone on our roads can safely arrive home,” said Commander Andrew Salinas of the Oxnard Police Department. “Drunk driving is always preventable, and driving drunk could result in seriously injuring or killing yourself or someone else. Motorists can expect Police, Sheriff and CHP to have a visible presence and to stop anyone who makes the dangerous decision to drink and drive.”

The Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force will be deploying special roving DUI patrols on Sunday, February 3rd in several communities throughout the area looking to stop and arrest drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs. These DUI patrols are, in addition to regularly scheduled patrol officers, all looking for the tell-tale signs of an intoxicated driver behind the wheel.

In California, 774 people were killed in DUI crashes, with over 24,000 injured. These drunk-driving fatalities accounted for 29 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in California. In addition, alcohol impairment among drivers involved in fatal crashes was almost twice as high during the weekend (31%) than during weekdays (16%) and four times higher at night (37%) than during the day (9%), according to NHTSA.

“We want everyone to make the right decision on Super Bowl Sunday,” said Chris Murphy, Director of the Californian Office of Traffic Safety. “Game planning a sober driver is the best bet possible. It’s everyone’s call to make this year’s Super Bowl Sunday safe.”

The Avoid DUI Patrols are funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety who reminds everyone to Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!

If you’re attending a Super Bowl party or watching the game at a sports bar or restaurant:

Designate your sober driver before the party begins.
Avoid drinking too much alcohol too fast. Pace yourself. Eat plenty of food, take breaks, and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks.
If you don’t have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home; call a cab, friend, or family member to come and get you; or if possible stay where you are for the night and don’t drive until you are sober.
Enter www.ruok2drive.comin your smartphone’s browser for the OTS Cab Finder.
Never let friends drive drunk. Arrange a safe way for them to get home.
Always buckle up. It’s still your best defense against other drunk drivers.

If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party:

Make sure all of your guests designate their sober drivers in advance, or help arrange ride-sharing with sober drivers.
Serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic beverages at the party.
Host your party just like they do at the stadium. Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter of the game. The fourth quarter is perfect for serving coffee and dessert.
Keep the phone numbers of local cab companies on hand and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving drunk.
Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you served ends up in a drunk-driving crash.
If an underage person drinks and drives, the parent may be legally liable for any damage, injury or death caused by the underage driver.
Likewise, parents or other adults who provide alcohol to, or host a party where alcohol is available to, those under age 21 could face jail time.

Stay connected with OTS via: http://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOTS http://twitter.com/#!/OTS_CA http://www.youtube.com/user/CaliforniaOTS; www.ots.ca.gov

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 – Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
DATE/TIME:	February 3, 2013 at 5:42 p.m.
LOCATION:	C Street at Linden Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Female, 64, of Oxnard (Name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
DRIVER	Albert Gastelum Rubio, 43, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE:	Blue 1995 Chevy S-10
PREPARED BY:	Scott Aaron, Traffic Collision Investigator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On February 3, 2013 at about 5:42 P.M., officers responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of C Street and Linden Drive. Upon arrival, officers found that a female (name withheld), 64 years old of Oxnard had been struck by a pickup driven by Albert Gastelum Rubio, 43 years old of Oxnard. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries as a result of being struck and was pronounced dead at the Ventura County Medical Center.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was crossing eastbound across C Street in an unmarked crosswalk when the vehicle driven by Rubio, who was southbound on C Street, struck her.

Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision.

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

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 3, 2013, 8:30 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:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	3/9/13 at 1906 hours
LOCATION:	1200 block of Saviers Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Male, 17 years, of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Sonsner Sailas, 40 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, (805) 385-7600 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 3/9/13, at about 7:06 P.M. officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the 4700 block of Reeder Avenue in reference to a call of a stabbing victim. The 17 year-old victim informed officers that he had been involved in a fight approximately 20 minutes earlier in a parking lot located in the 1200 block of Saviers Road.

Officers were dispatched to Saviers Road and while searching for a crime scene, officers contacted the suspect, Sonsner Sailas. During the investigation, officers learned that Sailas had stabbed the victim in his right arm during the fight. Sailas, who sustained only minor injuries, was taken into custody and later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

The victim sustained a stab wound to his right arm and was treated and released at St. John’s Regional Medical Center.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/9/13, 2230 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	03/09/13 at 2104 hours
LOCATION:	1400 block of Redwood Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Little Tony’s Restaurant
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male, 20-30’s, 5’5” 180 lbs., black clothing
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount
PREPARED BY:	James McKarrell, Patrol Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	James McKarrell (805) 385-7600 James.mckarrell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 03-09-13 at approximately 2104 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1400 block of Redwood Street in reference to a call of a robbery. The owner of the business told officers that an unknown Hispanic Male entered the restaurant, brandished a handgun, and demanded money. When the owner confronted the suspect, the suspect fired a single shot, nearly striking the owner. After firing the shot, the suspect stole money from the register and fled the scene.

The suspect was described as being a Hispanic Male in his 20’s or early 30’s, about 5’5”, 180 lbs., wearing a black hoodie, and black pants. The suspect’s face was concealed with a bandana.

No one was injured during the incident and the suspect is still outstanding.

Persons with additional information are encouraged to call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. Or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477. Visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

ATE / TIME PREPARED: 03-09-2013/2347

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Results

DATE/TIME:

Friday, March 15th, 2013 9:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.

LOCATION:

Oxnard Blvd just south of Second Street
southbound lanes of “J “ Street just south of Cedar Street.

PREPARED BY:

Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
(805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

On March 15^th, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted two DUI/Driver’s license checkpoints.

The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Oxnard Blvd just south of Second Street and the second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of “J “ Street just south of Cedar Street.

Officers screened 390 motorists who passed through the checkpoints and conducted eight DUI investigations on drivers who had been drinking alcohol. Of those investigations, five drivers were arrested for DUI alcohol, one was arrested for DUI Drugs and possession of methamphetamine, and one was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

Citations were issued to four drivers for various Vehicle Code violations. 14 drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, one driver was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, and eight vehicles were towed from the checkpoints.

The Oxnard Police Department 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 Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sketch of suspect in double murder
DATE/TIME:	March 21, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	300 Block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Two adult men
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Martin Perez, Major Crimes Unit (805) 385-7680, martin.perez@oxnardpd.org

(OXNARD, Calif) – Oxnard Police Detectives have released a composite sketch of the suspect wanted for the killings of two Oxnard men and injuring a third.

On Saturday, September 29, 2012, at about 10 p.m., three men were gunned down in the south alley of the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive in South Oxnard. Two of the men were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders and a third man was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor wounds.

An investigation revealed the men were approached by an unknown suspect who shot them. The motive and the identity of the suspect still remain unknown.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of homicide suspects.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Martin Perez at (805) 385-7680.

Tips can also be provided through their confidential Tip Line at (805) 982-7070, via Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or online at www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 21, 2013, 11:00 a.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspect arrested in 2009 homicide
DATE/TIME:	March 26, 2013, 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	2700 block of El Dorado Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Alfredo Vargas
SUSPECT(S):	Alexis Ramirez, 23 Years of Age, Currently in Custody with the CDCR at Norco
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, Major Crimes Supervisor, (805) 385-7763, christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Mike Young, Major Crimes Unit (805) 385-7606 mike.young@Oxnardpd.org

Alexis Ramirez

(OXNARD, Calif)– Between 2006 and 2012, the City of Oxnard had five homicides that investigators believe were committed by members of the Lemonwood Chiques gang. In August of 2012, the Oxnard Police Department formed a special task force to solve these homicides. As a result of the task force’s extensive investigation, the Department arrested 18 year old Cristian Santos for the October 12, 2011 homicide of Sergio Arroyo. Santos was subsequently convicted for this homicide.

On January 17, 2009 at approximately 8 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a fight with shots fired in the 2700 block of El Dorado Ave. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located two victims who had sustained stab wounds. A third victim showed up at the hospital an hour after the incident with a minor stab wound. One of the victims, 28 year old Alfredo Vargas, underwent emergency surgery and died at approximately 2:30 a.m. The task force was able to develop several leads on the Alfredo Vargas homicide. On March 25, 2013, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office filed charges on Alexis Ramirez in connection with his role in this homicide. He is currently in custody at CDCR, Norco for charges unrelated to this investigation.

There are several outstanding suspects in the Alfredo Vargas homicide as well as the other four homicides involving the Lemonwood Chiques gang. We are currently to the point in the investigation that we will be able to make additional arrests in the near future for these homicides. These investigations are the result of countless hours and a cooperative effort involving multiple local law enforcement agencies. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office all played key roles in this successful investigation.

The investigation into the murder of Alfredo Vargas is ongoing and members of the public are asked to contact Detective Mike Young at (805) 385-7606 or Mike.Young@Oxnardpd.org if they have any information about this case.

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 26, 2013, 5:00 p.m.