Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multiple Arrests including Possession of a Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME:	November 27, 2014 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	500 block of Pacific Avenue, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Angel Hernandez, 37-year old Oxnard Resident Sergio Cupa, 31-year old Oxnard Resident David Mosqueda, 45-year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Eric S. Sonstegard, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eric S. Sonstegard (805) 385-7801 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On November 27, 2014, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were conducting directed patrols in several neighborhoods in east Oxnard in response to a rash of violent crimes over the past several weeks. Officers contacted several adult males in the 500 block of Pacific Avenue. Sergio Cupa, a 31-year old Oxnard resident who had previously been served with the Colonia Chiques civil gang injunction, was found in possession of property believed to be stolen and was subsequently arrested. David Mosqueda, a 45-year old Oxnard resident and a Post-Release Offender (PRO), was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and a PRO hold.

The Post Release Offender (PRO) Program was 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 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 commitment offense, prior convictions are not considered.

Officers also made contact with Angel Hernandez, a 37-year old Oxnard resident, who was talking with Cupa and Mosqueda as he sat inside a pickup truck. Hernandez was later found to be in possession of a loaded .40 caliber handgun. The handgun was later discovered to have been stolen during a burglary in the city of Santa Paula. Hernandez was subsequently arrested for possession of a stolen firearm.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 27, 2330 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 burglary with arrests
DATE/TIME:	March 1, 2014, 04:05 AM
LOCATION:	1700 Block Fisher Drive
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Miguel Viveros, 31 years, Oxnard resident Alejandro Ramuco, 22 years, Oxnard resident
VICTIM VEHICLE:	2010 Hyundai Accent
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 805-385-7740

DETAILS:
On 03/1/14 at approximately 0405 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1700 block of Fisher Drive reference suspicious subjects possibly casing for vehicle burglary. The reporting party was a neighbor who called the police after observing the suspects sitting in a vehicle using flashlights. Officers arrived and apprehended the suspects, Miguel Viveros (31 years) and Alejandro Ramuco (22 years), as they attempted to flee. The suspects had ransacked the victim vehicle and removed property from it.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an excellent example of a neighbor who saw suspicious activity, called the police, and provided the appropriate information.

If anyone has more information on this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 03/1/14, 0530 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 Adult – Update
DATE/TIME:	12-24-14 / 1410 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Holser Walk, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Maria DeJesus Garcia De Waldo
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Mike Adair, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Adair, Commander [email protected] 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department has located 73 year old Maria DeJesus Garcia De Waldo. The Department received a call to check on the well-being of a disoriented female in a commercial area of Oxnard. When officers arrived they confirmed the female was Waldo. She was unharmed and in good health.

The Department would like to thank the public for their help in locating the missing person.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:12-24-14 / 1430 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Recent Armed Robberies
DATE/TIME:	11/13/13 at 0106 11/16/13 at 0053 11/17/13 at 0359 11/19/13 at 0030 11/24/13 at 0130 3/10/14 at 0229
LOCATION:	2201 East Channel Islands Blvd
VICTIM(S):	7-11 Convenience Store
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male Adult, 5’-06” to 5’-09”, 150 to 170 lbs, 30-40 years old
PREPARED BY:	Detective Edgar Fernandez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez edg [email protected](805)385-7645

DETAILS:

In response to six recent armed robberies over the past several months at the 7-11 convenience store, located at 2201 East Channel Islands Boulevard, the Oxnard Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance regarding possible suspect information. We have detailed the incidents below and provided information on how the public can assist.

The first robbery occurred on November 13^th, 2013 at 0106 hours. The Oxnard Police Department responded to the 7-11 convenience store located at 2201 East Channel Islands Boulevard regarding a robbery which had just occurred at the business. Upon arrival, Officers were informed by the store employee that an unknown male suspect entered the store armed with a baseball bat and demanded money. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money from the business. The suspect fled on foot prior to officer arrival. The suspect was described as a Hispanic Male, 30-40 years old, 5-06 to 5-09, 150-170 lbs.

On November 16^th, 2013 at 0053 hours, the Oxnard Police Department again responded to the same 7-11 convenience store regarding a second armed robbery from the business. Officers were again advised by the store employee that an unknown male suspect entered the store armed with a baseball bat and demanded money. The suspect matched the description of the previous armed robbery which took place on November 13^th at the store.

The third armed robbery took place on November 17^th, 2013 at 0359 hours. Officers responded to the same 7-11 store. It is believed that the same male suspect entered the store again threatening a baseball bat and demanded money. This time the suspect stole a minimal amount of money. The suspect fled on foot prior to officer arrival. The suspect matched the description of the previous armed robberies which took place earlier in the week.

On November 19^th, 2013 at 0030 hours, the 7-11 store was robbed again. It is believed the same male suspect attempted to rob the store. The suspect again entered the store with a baseball bat and demanded money. This time the suspect fled the store without obtaining any money or property. The suspect was again described with a similar description as the previous robberies.

The fifth armed robbery occurred on November 24^th, 2013 at 0130 hours Oxnard police responded to a call of another robbery from the 7-11 store. The suspect was again armed with a baseball bat. The suspect made off with a minimal amount of money. The suspect again matched the description of the male in the previous robberies.

The most recent robbery took place on March 10^th, 2014 at 0229 hours the 7-11 store. Again an unknown male suspect armed with a metal pipe, entered the store and demanded money. The suspect stole a small amount of undisclosed property during this robbery but did not get away with any money. The suspect again fled on foot prior to officer arrival.

Based on the evidence obtained at the scene, it is believed that all six robberies have been committed by the same individual.

The Oxnard Police Department Robbery Unit is continuing their investigation and is following up on several leads regarding these incidents. We are asking for the public’s assistance with any information regarding these recent robberies.

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 information regarding these incidents are encouraged to contact Detective Edgar Fernandez (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.

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 and arrest of gang member in possession of a firearm.
DATE/TIME:	January 8, 2015/ 430 PM
LOCATION:	Saviers Road and Laurel Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Varela 21 year old and 16 year old male juvenile. Both are residents of Oxnard.
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Stored
PREPARED BY:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant

DETAILS:

On January 8, 2015 at approximately 430 PM officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted a traffic stop in the area of Saviers Road and Hill Street reference a traffic violation. The vehicle failed to yield and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. During the pursuit two subjects fled from the vehicle. A 16 year old male juvenile fled from the vehicle and was quickly apprehended. He was in possession of loaded handgun. The second subject, Jose Varela, was apprehended with the assistance of several citizens who directed officers to his location.

Jose Varela and the juvenile are both documented gang members. The juvenile was booked on several firearm related charges and Varela was charged with delaying a peace officer’s duties.

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two robberies involving firearms
DATE/TIME:	#1: 3-24-14 / 2100 hours #2: 3-24-14 / 2310 hours
LOCATION:	#1: 1600 Block of Jeanette Drive #2: 300 Block of Campbell Way

SUSPECT(S):	See Below



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

DETAILS:

On 3/24/14, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to two robberies. Both of these robberies involved firearms.

The first incident occurred in the 1600 Block of Jeanette Drive. The victim was robbed of his wallet and other items. The suspects were described as two Hispanic males, both 18-19 years of age. One suspect was wearing a gray sweatshirt and black pants; the second suspect was wearing a black sweatshirt and black pants. Both suspects were in possession of handguns.

The second incident occurred in the 300 Block of Campbell Way. The victim was robbed of his wallet and other items. The suspects were described as two Hispanic males, both 25-30 years of age. One suspect was wearing a gray sweater and blue/white checkered shorts; the second suspect was wearing a gray sweater and blue jeans. Both suspects were in possession of handguns and also struck the victim with their handguns. The victim was not seriously injured.

The investigations are on-going.

Persons with information regarding this crime are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740. Persons may also contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/25/14; 0120 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	01-09-15 / 2316 hours
LOCATION:	608 South “A” St, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	26 years old Santa Barbara resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black BMW with paper plates
PREPARED BY:	Detective Cody J Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Scott Coe,[email protected] (805)385-7796

DETAILS:

On 1/9/15, at approximately 2316 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the parking lot of 608 South “A” St reference a subject that was struck by a vehicle. Officers responded to the location and located the victim, 26 year old Santa Barbara resident, who was lying on the ground with a severe head injury. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit along with the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit responded to conduct an investigation. The preliminary investigation found a black BMW 4-door vehicle, with paper plates, entered the parking lot. A passenger of the suspect vehicle exited and confronted the victim and his associates who were standing in the parking lot. The passenger re-entered the suspect vehicle. Several moments later the vehicle re-entered the parking lot and struck the victim with the vehicle. Detectives are still working on obtaining more information about the incident and suspect(s).

If anyone has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796. 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: 01-10-15, 0500 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:	3/27/14 at approximately 1341 hours
LOCATION:	San Mateo Place at Farragut Court
VICTIM(S):	Male, 18 year old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown male wearing all dark colored clothing
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda, (805) 385-7665 [email protected]

DETAILS: On 3/27/14 at approximately 1340 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a shooting victim in Lemonwood Park, located near the intersection of San Mateo Place and Farragut Court. When officers arrived, they located an 18 year old Samoan male with multiple gunshot wounds. The male was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Based on victim and witness statements, the victim was walking on San Mateo near the park when an unknown male wearing all dark clothing approached the victim. Words were exchanged and the unknown male took out a handgun and fired at the victim. The victim fled towards the park and the shooting suspect fled the area.

The investigation is continuing.

If anyone witnessed this incident or 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: 3/27/14 at 1701 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Injury Hit and Run Traffic Collision (Train/Vehicle)
DATE/TIME:	February 24, 2015 / 05:44 AM
LOCATION:	Fifth Street @ Rice Avenue, Oxnard, CA
DRIVER 1:	Jose Alejandro Sanchez-Ramirez, Birthdate 9/26/1960 (Resident of Yuma, Arizona)
VEHICLE 1:	White 2005 Ford F-450 truck and utility trailer
DRIVER 2:	Valentin Carbajal, 73 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 2:	Red, 1998 Toyota Camry
TRAIN:	Metrolink Commuter Train
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 5:45 AM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department, personnel from the Oxnard Fire Department, and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Fifth Street and Rice Avenue regarding a traffic collision involving a train and a vehicle.

When emergency responders arrived, they found a truck that was fully engulfed by flames in the field area east of Rice Avenue, adjacent to the railroad tracks immediately north of Fifth Street. A debris field existed from the railroad track area west of Rice Avenue, to the area east of Rice Avenue.

Oxnard Fire Department personnel were able to determine that the vehicle did not have any occupants inside of it.

A derailed Metrolink commuter train was also in the area east of Rice Avenue, adjacent to the railroad tracks. Three of the passenger cars had been turned onto their sides.

Emergency responders treated several injured train passengers at the scene and transported twenty-eight of them to local hospitals. Twenty-three passengers were not injured and released from the scene.

Preliminary investigation determined that the eastbound Metrolink commuter train, consisting of a locomotive pushing four passenger cars, collided with a utility truck and trailer that had been on the tracks near the intersection. The impact between the train and the truck caused all train cars and the locomotive to derail. The truck’s trailer that came to rest on the north side of the intersection caught fire and remained engulfed in flames until extinguished by firefighters. The truck had become dislodged from the trailer and came to rest east of the intersection.

Valentin Carbajal, who had been traveling northbound on Rice Avenue in a Toyota Camry, stopped in the intersection just as the collision occurred. Numerous pieces of debris struck his vehicle resulting in his driver’s window being shattered. Carbajal was uninjured.

Preliminary investigation at the scene indicated that the Ford truck, driven by Jose Alejandro Sanchez-Ramirez, was traveling southbound on Rice Avenue, and made a right turn onto the railroad tracks that run parallel to Fifth Street and cross the traffic lanes of Rice Avenue north of the intersection. Sanchez-Ramirez drove the truck for several yards on the tracks before it became stuck. He walked away from the truck as the train approached it. The train collided with the truck and trailer causing it to be pushed southbound along the tracks towards the intersection. Debris from the impact was thrown several hundred feet along the tracks and across the intersection.

Driver Sanchez-Ramirez left the scene of the collision and after walking southbound on Rice Avenue for over a mile and a half before he was spotted and contacted by an Oxnard Police Officer. The officer determined Sanchez-Ramirez’ involvement in the collision and he was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for precautionary measures.

As a result of information developed during the course of the investigation, Sanchez-Ramirez (pictured at right) was arrested for a violation of section 20001 of the California Vehicle Code. This felony section prohibits an involved party from leaving the scene of an injury-related collision. This section is commonly referred to “hit and run, with injury.” He was booked into the Ventura County Jail, where his bail is set at $150,000.

The collision is still under investigation by several allied agencies. It is anticipated that the investigation will have an impact upon traffic conditions in the immediate area, and may take another twenty-four or more hours to clear. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting a separate investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at 805-385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 24, 2015 at 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:	Body of missing suicidal adult located
DATE/TIME:	Body of missing suicidal adult located
LOCATION:	Body of missing suicidal adult located
VICTIM(S):	Body of missing suicidal adult located
PREPARED BY:	Chris Inglehart, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications, 805-385-7740

DETAILS:
On 03/28/2014 at approximately 9:56 am, the Oxnard Police Department received a call of a missing adult female who made suicidal statements earlier in the morning. The female was identified as Rosita Villegas. At approximately 10:30 am, Oxnard Police Department officers located Villegas’s vehicle in the parking lot of Port Hueneme Beach Park.

Port Hueneme Police Department officers responded to the scene and used one of their canines to track Ms. Villegas. The canine led officers from Ms. Villegas’s vehicle and onto the pier. The following agencies then responded and assisted with the search of the surrounding beach and ocean: US Coast Guard (Los Angeles and Oxnard stations), Ventura County Fire Department, and Oxnard Fire Department.

At approximately 2:00 pm, the US Coast Guard helicopter spotted Ms. Villegas’s body in the ocean approximately ½ mile west of the pier. Ms. Villegas was pronounced dead a short time later by paramedics. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department and Medical Examiner responded and took over the investigation due to the location being in their jurisdiction.

At this point, no foul play is suspected but the investigation is on-going. If anyone has information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Ventura County Sheriffs Department.