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 Planned this Weekend
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, September 14th, 2013 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-77549

DETAILS: Oxnard, CA – Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Saturday, September 14th at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough.

Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Officers will also check drivers for proper licensing and will strive to delay motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.

In 2010, over 10,000 people were killed nationally in motor vehicle traffic crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. In California, this deadly crime led to 791 deaths because someone failed to designate a sober driver. “Over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions have claimed 6 lives and resulted in 649 injury crashes harming 391 of our friends and neighbors,” said Senior Officer Jamie Brown.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to continue to work together to bring an end to these tragedies. If you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

MEDIA NOTES: To schedule an interview regarding the Oxnard Traffic Safety Operations, please contact Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or at [email protected]

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Hit-And-Run Traffic Collision-Vehicle vs. Pedestrian (Update)
DATE/TIME:	9-20-13, 2251 hours
LOCATION:	Hemlock Street and Capstan Drive
Party 1:	Aida Reyes, 20 years, Oxnard resident
Party 2:	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver 2003 Infinity G35
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, (805) 385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On September 20, 2013, at about 10:51 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Hemlock Street and Capstan Drive in reference to a hit-and-run injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, Aida Reyes, was transported to a local hospital where she underwent emergency surgery for her injuries. The Oxnard Police Department was informed this morning that Reyes died as a result of the injuries she sustained during the collision.

The Oxnard Police Traffic Unit is actively investigating this collision.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 21, 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:	Stolen Vehicle/Firearm Arrests
DATE/TIME:	9/23/2013 at 0440 hours
LOCATION:	Seventh Street / Ventura Road
SUSPECT(S):	Two Juveniles, 15 and 16 years old, Oxnard residents
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander

DETAILS:

On 9/23/2013, at approximately 4:40 AM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were stopped in the area of Seventh Street and Ventura Road when they heard several gunshots coming from a nearby neighborhood. Officers responded to the area of the 1300 block of Hull Place to investigate.

Officers observed a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed and attempted a traffic stop. The occupants of the vehicle, two juveniles, 15 and 16 years old, fled from the vehicle and were arrested after a brief foot pursuit.

Further investigation revealed that the vehicle the juveniles were driving, a Mitsubishi Galant, was stolen but had not been reported. Officers also located a loaded semi-automatic handgun inside of the vehicle. Both Juveniles were charged with auto theft, conspiracy and weapons violations. They were lodged into Juvenile Hall.

No one was injured during this event and officers were unable to locate any damage related to the gunshots being fired.

Anyone who has information regarding this event should call the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Robbery
DATE/TIME:	9/29/13 – 1116 hours
LOCATION:	440 S. Ventura Road (Masters Donuts)

SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic, male, 20’s, 5-11, 195 pounds, black hoodie and grey shorts



PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander [email protected], (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

At 1116 hours, officers responded to Masters Donuts located at 440 S. Ventura Road after receiving a call of a robbery to the business. Officers learned a male in his 20s, 5-11, 195 pounds, wearing a black “hoodie” and grey shorts, attempted to rob the business by using a handgun.

An employee said that the suspect approached the counter and showed her a handgun. He demanded money but fled without any cash or property. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect was last seen running northbound from the area.

Anyone 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: 9/29/13 – 1545 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit / Post Release Offender (PRO) arrest
DATE/TIME:	10-08-13 / 1129 hours
LOCATION:	Statham Blvd / Oxnard Blvd
SUSPECT(S):	Jaime Aguirre 26 years (Oxnard Resident) Richard Reyes 26 years (Oxnard Resident)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Grey 90’s Honda Accord
PREPARED BY:	Officer Mike Wood
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Mike Wood 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 10-08-13, at 1129 hours, Officers attempted a traffic stop on a grey 90’s Honda Accord at Statham Blvd and Oxnard Boulevard for a traffic violation. The vehicle fled and a brief vehicle pursuit began. The officer discontinued the pursuit due to public safety reasons. Responding officers observed the vehicle in the 3100 block of Albany Drive which continued to drive erratically. The officers continued to follow the vehicle from a safe distance until the occupants abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot in the 3400 block of Frankfurt Court.

A perimeter was set up and both occupants were taken into custody after a brief search. The passenger, identified as Richard Reyes, a 26 year old Oxnard resident, was arrested for an outstanding warrant. The driver, identified as Jaime Aguirre, a 26 year old Oxnard resident, was arrested for felony evading, narcotics-related offenses and a felony warrant. Aguirre is currentlyin the Post Release Offender (PRO) program. The PRO’s Program released non-violent, non-sexual, and non-serious offenders from custody pursuant to Assembly Bill 109.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10-08-13 / 1350

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of a Loaded Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 3, 2013 1123 hours
LOCATION:	2000 block of North Rose Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Alfred Acevedo, 21 year old resident of Oxnard
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1997 white Infiniti I30
PREPARED BY:	Traffic Officer Sheylan Flannery
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Sheylan Flannery / (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS: On 12/3/13, at approximately 1123 hours, an officer from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Rose Avenue and Gonzales Road. Further investigation revealed that the driver, Alfred Acevedo, was driving without a valid driver’s license. As the contact with Acevedo continued, a loaded handgun was found concealed on his person.

Acevedo was arrested without incident and charged with possession of a loaded, concealed and unregistered firearm. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

12-3-13 / 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:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	12/19/2013 0808 hours
LOCATION:	Briana Circle at Entrada Drive
VICTIM(S):	14 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black or dark green BMW 3 series
PREPARED BY:	D. Klug, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police and Fire Communications Center 805-385-7740

DETAILS:
On December 19, 2013 at about 0808 hours officers of the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the area of Briana Circle and Entrada Drive. Officers learned that 3 juveniles were walking in the area of Briana Circle and Entrada Drive when they were approached by 4 males driving in a dark green or black 3 series BMW. An altercation took place between the two groups and one subject received a single, non-life threatening, stab wound.

The 4 suspects were last seen leaving in the BMW southbound on Entrada Drive from Briana Circle.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. 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. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 19, 2013 @1200 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 Homicide Suspect
DATE/TIME:	12/19/13 1600 hours
LOCATION:	2400 block of Alvarado Street
VICTIM(S):	Alfonso Lorenzo Mina, 24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Nicholas Delgado, 24 year old Camarillo resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato, (805) 385-7688 [email protected]

DETAILS: Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department made an arrest today in the murder of Alfonso Mina. On the night of September 25^th, 2013 Mina was stabbed while at his home in the 2400 block of Alvarado Street in Oxnard. This was a brazen crime in which there appeared to be no clear motive for the crime.

After a lengthy investigation, detectives were able to piece together evidence which led to today’s arrest. The suspect in the murder is Nicholas Delgado a 24 year old resident of Camarillo. Delgado has been in custody at the Ventura County Jail since late September on charges of burglary unrelated to the murder. Detectives believe Delgado acted alone during the homicide. No further details will be released at this time because this is still an active investigation.

The police department encourages anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. Those wishing to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	1/14/14; 2024 hours
LOCATION:	2500 Block of Vineyard Avenue
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 20’s, 5’11”, 190lbs, bald, white t-shirt, checkered shorts

VEHICLE(S):	Blue ’97 Volvo 4DR, 6RQS103

PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police/Fire Communications Center 385-7740

DETAILS:
At about 2025 hours on 1/14/14, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a carjacking in the 2500 Block of Vineyard Avenue. Once on scene, officers learned that the victim was seated in his vehicle (Blue ’97 Volvo 4Dr, 6RQS103), when he was confronted by the suspect (see description above). The suspect indicated he had a handgun and wanted the vehicle. The suspect eventually took control of the vehicle and drove away in an unknown direction, possibly towards Thousand Oaks.

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: 1/14/14; 2355 hours.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of a loaded handgun Possession of narcotics Post Release Offender (PRO) Arrest
DATE/TIME:	1/29/14, 2130 hours
LOCATION:	401 Esplanade Dr, Oxnard. Parking lot of Home Depot

SUSPECT(S):	Louis Rodriguez (47 years), Oxnard resident Rose Gaitan (35 years), Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Paul Cumming, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:
At about 2130 hours on 1/29/14, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked directly in front of The Home Depot. The suspect, Louis Rodriguez, was located in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. During the investigation he was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and narcotics.

As officers were investigating the incident, a female, Gaitan, exited the store and walked to the vehicle. Officers contacted her and found her to be under the influence of a dangerous substance, and to be in possession of methamphetamine.

Rodriguez 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 arenot considered.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1-30-14 / 0120