Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suicidal Subject and Officer-Involved Shooting
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, 2/5/14 at approximately 12:25 PM
LOCATION:	Del Sol Park (Rose Avenue and Camino Del Sol – City of Oxnard)
INVOLVED PERSON:	42 year-old female Oxnard resident (name withheld)
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174 [email protected]

DETAILS: At approximately 12:22 PM on Wednesday, 2/5/14, the Oxnard Police Department’s Emergency Communications Center received a call from Ventura County Behavioral Health. The staff member reported that a 42 year-old woman called Behavioral Health and said that she was going to commit suicide. The female said that she was at Del Sol Park with a loaded handgun, and that she was going to kill herself.

Oxnard police officers were dispatched to respond to this call. The primary officers who responded had previously attended Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). CIT training is designed to assist officers in de-escalating potentially dangerous situations with persons suffering from mental illness.

Officers made contact with the woman in the park, and attempted to gain her cooperation. The officers indicated over the police radio that the woman had a handgun, and was non-compliant.

Preliminary information indicates that shortly after the officers contacted her, the woman raised the handgun and pointed it at the officers. Two officers fired their service weapons.

The woman was struck by gunfire. No officers were injured. Officers immediately requested that emergency medical services respond. The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries.

The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.

At the time of this release, the investigation is underway, and investigators are still on scene. An update news release will be issued tomorrow (Thursday 2/6/2014).

Persons who have information about this incident are encouraged to call Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/5/14 7:30 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	November 13, 2014 6:35 p.m.
LOCATION:	Charles Street & Canterbury Way, Southwinds Neighborhood, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	59-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1 – Ariel Rodriguez, 21 year old Oxnard resident Suspect #2 – Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, wearing a black sweater and black pants in possession of a knife.
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Scott Coe, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7796, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7645, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On November 13, 2014, at approximately 1835 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to a report of a robbery in the area of Charles Street and Canterbury Way, which is in the Southwinds neighborhood. The Southwinds neighborhood is the small geographical area south of Pleasant Valley Road, north of Hueneme Road, east of “J” Street and west of Saviers Road. This was the 17^th robbery reported in this area in the last four months.

While officers were investigating the robbery, they were alerted by residents to possible suspects that were still in the area. Officers were able to locate and detain two subjects. One of the subjects was positively identified as one of the robbers.

Ariel Rodriguez, a 21 year old resident of the Southwinds neighborhood, was arrested for robbery.

Officers are looking for a second suspect involved in the robbery who was described as a Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, wearing a black sweater and black pants in possession of a knife.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages 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 call 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:	Arson Arrest
DATE/TIME:	2/16/14; 1720 hours
LOCATION:	1100 Block of Mercantile Street
VICTIM(S):	60 year old female
SUSPECT(S):	Claudia Mendoza, 42 year old Oxnard Resident



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 805-385-7740

DETAILS:
On 2/16/14 at about 1720 hours, the Oxnard Fire Department and the Oxnard Police Department responded to a vehicle fire in the 1200 Block of Mercantile Street. Once on scene, Police and Fire personnel learned that this was part of a dispute between the victim and the suspect, Mendoza. Mendoza had lit the tent of the victim on fire, and the fire spread to an adjacent vehicle. Witnesses pointed out Mendoza to responding officers. The officers contacted Mendoza, and found evidence on her which was related to the crime.

Mendoza was arrested for an outstanding warrant as well as 451(b)PC, Arson of an Inhabited Structure or Property. The victim was not injured.

Persons with information regarding this crime are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/16/2014 2320 hrs.

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