Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Child/Parental Abduction
DATE/TIME:	05/13/15 1630 hours
LOCATION:	Juan Soria Elementary School 3121 Dunkirk Drive, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Alfredo Cortes, 9 year old male juvenile
SUSPECT(S):	Jeanette Zuniga, 33 year old female
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Paul Knapp
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Tenille Chacon (805)906-0732 Tenille.chacon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 5/13/15 at approximately 4:30 pm, officers responded to a call of a missing juvenile. The father reported that his 9 year old son, Alfredo Cortes, had not returned home from school. The school reported that the child was dismissed from school at 2:50 pm. Alfredo is described as a Hispanic male, 4 feet 6 inches tall, 93 pounds, and was wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. He was last seen by classmates walking away from the school with a Hispanic female wearing a pink flowered shirt.

After further investigation, it was determined that the female was the non-custodial parent, Jeanette Zuniga. She is described as a Hispanic female, 33 years, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 110 pounds. Pursuant to a court order, Zuniga is not to have any contact with Alfredo.

It is believed that Jeanette Zuniga and Alfredo Cortes are still in the Oxnard Area. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805)385-7740.

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Alfredo Cortes, 9 years Jeanette Zuniga, 33 years

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/13/15 @ 2145 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:	5/25/15 at 2210 hours
LOCATION:	Fuchsia Street at Mariposa Street, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jose Diaz
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant A. Arnett (805) 385-7600 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 5/25/15 at approximately 2210 hours, officers responded to a call of a shooting victim near the area of Fuchsia Street and Mariposa Street. The victim was walking on the sidewalk when he and his two friends were approached by unknown subjects in a vehicle who shot at them. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to his lower torso. The victim was transported to a hospital and is currently undergoing surgery to determine the extent of his injuries.

An investigation is continuing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

You can also visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip by text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/26/15 @ 0351 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 wanted gang member
DATE/TIME:	6/9/15; 1815 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of Solar Drive, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):	Eric Forrest, 28 year old Ventura resident



PREPARED BY:	Jared Schmelter, 385-7644 Jared.schmelter@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org 385-8290

DETAILS:

At 1815 hours, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the North end of Oxnard. Members of the Special Enforcement Unit worked in conjunction with the Ventura Police Department in order to apprehend Eric Forrest, who had an active felony warrant for his arrest and had a violent criminal history. Forrest is also a documented member of a criminal street gang.

Forrest was contacted by members of SEU in the 1900 block of Solar Avenue, as he was attempting to get into a stolen vehicle. Upon contact, Forrest attempted to flee and was apprehended by Oxnard Police K9 “Koa,” and SEU officers.

He was booked for a felony warrant, possession of a stolen vehicle and several narcotics related charges.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

Persons may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit the web site
http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:
6/10/15; 1030 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Carjacking, Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	6/26/15 at approximately 1714 Hours
LOCATION:	24 Hour Fitness – 500 Town Center Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Four Victims (Names Witheld)
SUSPECT(S):	David Garcia, 30 years old, Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	Numerous Witnesses (Names Witheld)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Jon Keller, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:On 6-26-15 at about 5:17 P.M. a subject identified as David Garcia attempted to steal 4 different occupied vehicles while near the 24 Hour Fitness business at “The Collection” stores in Oxnard. One of the occupied vehicles Garcia tried to enter was driven by an on-duty Oxnard Police detective who had been driving on River Park Blvd.

Garcia accosted a driver stopped in the parking lot of the business and was violently trying to pull the man from his vehicle when detective Pinkstaff intervened. Garcia tried to flee the area on foot, but the detective was able to physically detain Garcia until other officers arrived to assist. Garcia is being charged with four counts of attempted carjacking (215 P.C.). None of the victims suffered any physical injuries as a result of the crimes.

If any other motorists were confronted by a suspect near River Park and Town Center Drive on this date, please contact Sgt. Alex Arnett at (805) 486-6211 or email: alex.arnett@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:	Kidnapping for the Purposes of Committing Rape Rape by Force Digital Penetration Sexual Battery
DATE/TIME:	07/02/15 / 8:40 A.M.
LOCATION:	1200 Block of Holly Ave, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	23-year-old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Guadalupe Langarica, 55 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7620
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Terry Dobrosky, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit Terry.Dobrosky@Oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7609

DETAILS:
On April 18, 2015, in the early morning hours, a 23-year-old female was walking alone in the area of the 600 block of South Harbor Blvd in the City of Oxnard when she was approached by a male subject in a truck. The male followed the victim and tried to persuade her to get into his truck. The victim declined his advances and continued to walk on Harbor Blvd. The male subject eventually parked and exited his truck. He followed the victim to the area of Oxnard State Beach Park where he grabbed the victim and took her to a secluded area and sexually assaulted her. The male subject fled the area on foot after the assault. The victim immediately notified police.

After a two month investigation by the Oxnard Police Department’s Sexual Assault and Family Protection Unit, and with the assistance of the Ventura County Crime Lab staff, the suspect was identified through DNA as Jose Guadalupe Langarica, a 55-year-old Oxnard resident. On July 2, 2015, at 8:40 a.m. Langarica was located in the 1200 block of Holly Avenue in the City of Oxnard. He was taken into custody without incident. He was booked into jail under suspicion of kidnapping for the purposes of sexual assault, rape by force or fear, digital penetration, and sexual battery. Langarica’s bail is set at $750,000.

Anyone with information regarding Langarica or the sexual assault is encouraged to contact Detective Dobrosky with the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7609.
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: 7/2/15/ 3:30 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:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	9-11-15, 2353 Hours
LOCATION:	800 Block of West Wooley Road
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld, male, 21-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Three males, 20’s t0 30’s, NFD
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Gray sedan
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 9-11-15, at 2353 hours, officers responded to the 800 Block of West Wooley Road re: what was reported as a shooting victim down. Witnesses reported at least two shots being fired and three males in their 20’s to 30’s seen running to the rear of nearby businesses. Officers found a male down in the 1000 Block of South “G” Street.

After speaking with witnesses, it appears a 21-year old Oxnard man was approached by three subjects. These subjects assaulted and shot the victim. The suspects fled in a gray sedan.

The victim is in stable condition at a local hospital.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for persons with additional information to call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. They can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

Date Prepared: 9-12-15, 0300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Post Release Offender arrested for burglary tools
DATE/TIME:	9/12/15 at 4:37 pm
LOCATION:	Caliente Way and Naranja Lane, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Cameron Miller, 25-year-old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart

DETAILS:

On 9/12/2015, at approximately 4:37 pm, Oxnard Police Department officers responded to the area of Caliente Way and Naranja Lane regarding a suspicious subject call. A resident told officers that a subject wearing a local cable company shirt had come to the door attempting to sell cable service. The resident became suspicious of the subject and called police. Officers contacted the subject who was later identified as Cameron Miller. Miller provided a false name and was found to have burglary tools in his possession. Once Miller’s true identity was found, it was determined that he is a Post Release Offender and on probation for burglary. Miller was arrested for the burglary tools and providing false information to a peace officer.

This is a great example of an alert resident acting on their suspicion and alerting police. The Oxnard Police Department requests that residents continue to contact authorities anytime they observe suspicious activity or witnesses a crime.

The Post Release Offender program was created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment. 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 arenot considered.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/12/2015 at 6:55 pm

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Crucifix Theft from Church *UPDATE*
DATE/TIME:	09-24-14 / 1349 hours
LOCATION:	323 S. “E” Street, Oxnard CA
VICTIM(S):	Santa Clara Church
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male
LOSS:	Crucifix ($1000)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Lucy Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Lucy Buttell lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: This week marks the one year anniversary of the theft of the crucifix from Santa Clara Church.

On 09/24/14 at approximately 1:45 pm, a male subject entered Santa Clara Catholic Church located in the 300 Block of South “E” Street and stole a crucifix. The crucifix has significant sentimental value to the Church and the parishioners that worship there. The suspect is described a Hispanic male, 30’s, 5-9, 170, shaved head, dark eyes with a very large, bushy mustache. A surveillance photo of the suspect is attached, but is grainy (photos attached.)

The Oxnard Police Department is still investigating this case and pursuing leads.

Santa Clara Church and the Oxnard Police Department are working closely together and asking for assistance from the public to locate the crucifix and information on the suspect. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740.In addition, the Ventura County Crime Stoppers has announced a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be placed at 1-800-222-TIPS, www.tipsubmit.com, or text “BUSTED” plus message to CRIMES (274637).

Please refer to the original press release below for additional information and details.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 09-22-15 1600 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	November 19, 2015 9:48 p.m.
LOCATION:	3200 block of Merced Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	1- 17 year old Oxnard resident 2- Juan Alvarez, 22 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Commander Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 19, 2015 at approximately 9:48 p.m. officers were dispatched subjects brandishing a firearm from a vehicle in the area of Sierra Way and Olds Road. When officers arrived in the area, they located a vehicle and four occupants that matched the description of the subjects brandishing a firearm. Officers conducted a vehicle stop and contacted the occupants. In plain view, officers saw a homemade “zip gun” and compact handgun. All four occupants were taken into custody and transported to the Oxnard Police Department.

Juan Alvarez and a 17 year old juvenile, who are both Oxnard residents, were charged with several weapons violations. Alvarez was transported and booked into the Ventura County Jail and the 17 year old juvenile was transported and housed at Ventura County Juvenile Hall. The other two occupants were interviewed and released pending further investigation.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon Suspect Injured by Police
DATE/TIME:	February 16, 2016, 9:40 a.m.
LOCATION:	3100 Blk Saviers Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	46 year old HIspanic Male, Resident of Oxnard (Name witheld pending notification of family)
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Andrew Salinas, Investigations Commander (805) 385-7756; andrewsalinas@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda, Major Crimes Unit (805) 385-7680; jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The following information is based on a preliminary, on-going investigation which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the incident may change as the investigation continues and additional evidence is collected and analyzed.

Preliminary information indicates the following: An anonymous reporting party called 911 to report a Hispanic male suspect in his 50’s threatening passing pedestrians and motorists with rocks. An officer clearing a call nearby responded and located the suspect, armed with a knife, walking in the 3100 block of Samuel Avenue, to the rear of Starbucks. Two additional officers, who were at the Starbucks, assisted the officer who was attempting to get the suspect to stop and drop the weapon.

The suspect was followed on foot by one of the officers to the front of McDonald’s which was filled with customers inside the business, in the drive-thru, and in the parking lot. Two of the officers attempted to engage the suspect with dialogue. Still armed with the knife, one officer attempted to use non-lethal force with his Taser gun. The non-lethal force was unsuccessful. The suspect charged at the two officers, at which time, the suspect is shot one time which incapacitated him. The suspect went down to one knee and is ultimately handcuffed and taken into custody.

Emergency Medical Personnel responded and attended to the male suspect who was subsequently transported to the Ventura County Medical Center via ambulance. The suspect underwent surgery for his non-life threatening injuries as the suspect was shot in the arm.

Given the time of day and location, officers and detectives interviewed dozens of witnesses to this incident. The knife was recovered at the scene. One officer was injured during the arrest of the suspect and was transported to St. Johns Hospital for treatment for a leg injury.

The Internal Affairs Division responded to the incident along with members of the Districts Attorney’s Office as they will conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation of the officer involved shooting. The investigation will ultimately be reviewed by the Chief of Police and the District Attorney’s Office.

The involved officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure for incidents of this nature. At the time of this release, the investigation is still ongoing and investigators are still interviewing involved parties. An updated news release will be forthcoming when additional information is gathered.

Persons who have information about this incident are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7680.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 16, 2016; 6:00 p.m.