Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Brandishing a weapon 417 PC, false imprisonment 236 PC, barricaded subject
DATE/TIME	December 17, 2011 at 12:10 p.m.
LOCATION	500 block of West Hill Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S)	Octavio Hernandez, 42, Oxnard resident Three juveniles ages 3, 10, and 13
SUSPECT	Leonardo Ramirez, 11/6/1975 Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Detective Steven F. Funk (805) 385-7796
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On December 17, 2011 at about noon, Leonardo Ramirez was outside of the residence located in the 500 block of West Hill Street waiting for Octavio Hernandez to arrive. Ramirez owed Hernandez money from a previous business arrangement. As Hernandez arrived, Ramirez pulled a semi-auto handgun from his waistband and pointed it directly at Hernandez.
 
Ramirez ran into the residence in the 500 block of West Hill Street where he held three juvenile children (unrelated to him) inside of a bedroom. Ramirez was still in possession of the handgun and held the children for about an hour prior to releasing them to the patrol officers who were outside.
 
Oxnard patrol officers, SWAT officers with the armored police vehicle, and hostage negotiators were sent to the location as suspect Ramirez barricaded himself inside of the bedroom. There were many attempts to contact Ramirez but all met with negative results.
 
SWAT officers eventually deployed several diversionary devices into the residence and at about 4 p.m. Ramirez walked to the front door and gave himself up and was taken into custody without incident.
 
None of the hostages were injured including Ramirez.
 
The weapon Ramirez used in the incident was eventually recovered inside of the residence.
 
The investigation is ongoing.If anyone has any information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk 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.
 
 

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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  12/17/2011, 7 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	Attempted homicide
DATE/TIME	January 4, 2012, 2:46 a.m. UPDATE – Jan. 4 at about 2:30 p.m. suspect arrested near Barstow
LOCATION	100 block Fashion Park Place, Oxnard
VICTIM	28-year old female, wife of suspect
SUSPECT	Abdalla Younan Abdalla, 2-2-79 Egyptian male
SUSPECT VEHICLE	2002 Black Hyundai Santa Fe California license plate 5ATB969
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

UPDATE
Detectives developed information which led to Barstow, CA. As a result, at about 2:30 p.m. today, a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy encountered Abdalla near his vehicle north east of Barstow. Abdalla was taken into custody without incident and will be returned to Oxnard to face charges.
 
The victim remains hospitalized.
 
Text of original news release
At 2:45 a.m. Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 100 block of Fashion Park Place in Oxnard. On arrival, they found a 28-year-old female with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to the hospital where she is in critical condition.  The investigation revealed that the assailant was her husband, Abdalla Younan Abdalla, 32, of Oxnard. The suspect apparently fled in his 2002 Black Hyundai Santa Fe, California license plate 5ATB969. It is believed that the suspect fled to Los Angeles County. Officers are actively searching for this vehicle and the suspect. 

A photograph of the suspect can be found on page two of this news release. Abdalla is an Egyptian male, 5’4” 160 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. He wears glasses and had a moustache and a couple of day’s growth of a beard at the time of the attack. Abdalla also has a tattoo of Arabic writing on his upper right arm.
 
Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of the suspect is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Sonia Sanchez at (805) 385-7663. 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.
 
 

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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	January 15, 2012 at 7:15 a.m.
LOCATION	5100 block Charles Street, Oxnard
VICTIM	Acser Castillo, 55, Pacoima resident
SUSPECT	Hispanic Male, 30’s, 6’0”, thin build, shaved head, wearing a gray t-shirt and blue checkered shorts. Possible tattoo on right arm.
PREPARED BY	Officer Clarke
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

At about 7:15 a.m., officers received a call of a stabbing in the 5100 block of Charles Street. When officers responded, they located a victim with a single stab wound to his back. The victim stated he was attacked by one person. The motive for the attack was unknown and the crime does not appear to be gang related. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
 
The suspect is still outstanding and possibly lives in the area of the crime scene.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD 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.
 
 
 

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  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/15/12 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	Traffic collision
DATE/TIME	February 3, 2012 at 7:03 p.m.
LOCATION	Fifth Street and Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard
VICTIM(S)	52-year-old Oxnard resident, male 9-year-old Oxnard resident, female 11-year-old Oxnard resident, female
VEHICLE(S)	2010 Dodge Charger 2005 Toyota Prius
PREPARED BY	Officer Tom Martin
CONTACT	Watch Commander (805) 385-7746

Three members of an Oxnard family received significant injuries in a traffic collision at the intersection of Fifth St. and Harbor Blvd. this evening.
 
At 7:03 p.m., Oxnard police and fire responded to an injury collision at the noted location. The Toyota Prius, driven by a 52-year-old Oxnard resident, was northbound on Harbor Blvd. The Dodge Charger, driven by a 23-year-old Oxnard man, was southbound on Harbor Blvd. and made an eastbound turn in front of the Prius.
 
The driver of the Charger was not injured in the crash, but the driver of the Prius and his two daughters, ages 9 and 11, sustained significant injuries as a result of the head-on crash and were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
 
An investigation as to the cause of the collision is continuing.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  02/02/2012 7:40 p.m.
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD PD / VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF
NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Narcotics arrest by Ventura County Combined Agencies Team (VCAT)
DATE/TIME	February 15, 2012 at noon
LOCATION	Seventh Street and Hobson Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT	Jose Luis Naranjo Heredia, 46, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Mike Van Atta

Detectives from the Ventura County Combined Agencies Team (VCAT) and the Oxnard PD narcotics unit made an arrest on Wednesday resulting in the seizure of just under four pounds of heroin. An ongoing investigation revealed that Jose Luis Naranjo Heredia, 46, was distributing heroin throughout the city of Oxnard. Naranjo Heredia was contacted in the area of Hobson and Seventh Streets on February 15, 2012. An Oxnard PD K-9 located a quantity of heroin concealed in Heredia’s vehicle.

Detectives subsequently served a search warrant at Heredia’s residence and located an additional three and a half pounds of heroin along with other materials associated with the packaging of heroin for distribution. The heroin seized has a potential street value of $136,000.00.

VCAT is a multi agency taskforce comprised of investigators from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Oxnard Police Department, Ventura County District Attorney’s office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
 
The public needs to be aware of the dangers of heroin use. Heroin, an opiate narcotic, is an illegal and highly addictive drug. Heroin and other opioids primary addictive qualities are exerted on those regions of the brain and central nervous system that are responsible for the pleasure sensation of “reward” and the “physical / psychological dependence syndrome.” Heroin itself, as well as the drug abusing lifestyle, may suppress the body’s immune system. This suppression makes users at higher risk for infections, some life threatening. Intravenous drug abusers account for the highest percentage of HIV (AIDS) and hepatitis infected population.
 
Anyone with information on those responsible for distributing illicit drugs anywhere in Ventura County should notify their local law enforcement agency.
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Homicide
DATE/TIME	February 29, 2012 at 9 p.m.
LOCATION	2000 San Benito Street, Oxnard
VICTIM	19-year-old male
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

 

(Oxnard, CA) Oxnard PD homicide detectives are investigating a shooting which left a 19-year-old Oxnard man dead. On February 29, 2012 at about 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 2000 block of San Benito Street. Officers located a 19-year-old male victim who had a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where he later died as a result of his injuries. Detectives are investigating this incident.
 
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or the major crimes bureau at (805) 385-7605. You may also contact Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174. 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.
 
  

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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	March 3, 2012 at 4:17 p.m.
LOCATION	Azalea Street and N. Ventura Road, Oxnard
VICTIM	Hispanic male, 21, Oxnard resident
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On March 3, 2012 at about 4 p.m. Oxnard PD responded to a report of a stabbing in the 2000 block of North Ventura Road. Officers located a 21-year-old man who was suffering from a stab wound. Witnesses told the officers that the stabbing happened near the intersection of Azalea Street and Ventura Road.
 
The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. His injuries were not life-threatening.
 
If anyone has any information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD 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.
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Carjacking and hit and run
DATE/TIME	March 13, 2012 at 6:30 a.m.
LOCATION	3500 South B Street, Oxnard
VICTIM	28-year-old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Hispanic male 30, wearing a black sweatshirt or black and white flannel hooded shirt
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) Today at about 6:30 a.m. Oxnard PD officers received a call at 3500 South B Street regarding a carjacking. The victim (28-year-old Oxnard resident) said that a Hispanic man in his 30s wearing a black sweatshirt or black and white flannel hooded shirt approached the victim and demanded his car. The suspect threatened the victim with a knife. The victim gave up his car, a gray 2003 Nissan Altima and called police. Officers checked the area but were not able to find the suspect or the stolen car.
 
At about 8:15 a.m. a hit and run collision call came in from the area of Pleasant Valley Road at Cypress Road. The stolen vehicle in the carjacking case had hit a parked Oxnard Fire Department truck, causing minor damage. The suspect left the hit and run scene going south on Cypress Road.
 
Officers later located the stolen Altima on Cypress Road near the 300 block of Howell Road. Witnesses saw a Hispanic man and Hispanic woman run from the Altima. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate either person. The Altima was recovered and returned to the victim.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD 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.
 
 
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Armed robbery
DATE/TIME	May 7, 2012 at about 1 p.m.
LOCATION	1861 N. Ventura Road, Oxnard
SUSPECT	Unknown race male, thin build, English speaker, black hooded sweatshirt, black gloves
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

 
(Oxnard, CA) Today at about 1 p.m. a man walked into the 76 Gas Station located at 1861 N. Ventura Road in Oxnard with a gun. He threatened the attendant with the gun and demanded money. Once the attendant handed over cash, the suspect left the business. No one was injured.
 
The suspect is an unknown race male with light skin who spoke English. He was wearing a bandana over his face, a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up and black gloves. He was described as having a thin build. He left on foot in an unknown direction.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD 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.
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Sexual assault cases
DATE/TIME	January through present
LOCATION	Walmart and Game Stop on Rose Avenue Caballeros Circus on Saviers Road (April & May)
VICTIM(S)	Boys, ages 7 – 10
SUSPECT	Juan Gonzalez 7/29/72 (in custody)
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On Friday May 25, 2012 at about 8 p.m., Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the Walmart Supercenter Store located at 2001 N. Rose Avenue in Oxnard regarding a sexual assault committed on a child.   
 
The male victim told officers he had been in the electronics area of the store when a Hispanic male adult approached and sexually assaulted him. The store’s surveillance cameras captured the assault on video. A similar incident occurred at the same store involving another young boy in January of this year. That incident was also reported to police but no suspect was identified. 
 
On Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 8 p.m. a Walmart loss prevention agent saw the same suspect in the store that he saw on the video committing the sexual assault on the child and immediately notified Oxnard PD. Oxnard officers responded and arrested the suspect. The suspect is Juan Francisco Gonzalez (7/29/72) of Oxnard.  He is currently being held in the Ventura County Jail on $500,000 bond. Gonzalez is not eligible for bail because of an immigration hold.
 
Family Protection Unit detectives believe there are about 20 young boys who were sexually assaulted by Gonzalez. Detectives have reviewed many hours of video and have been able to identify five victims up to this point. Additionally, Gonzalez may have committed these acts at the Caballeros Circus on Saviers Road in March or April of this year and possibly at the Game Stop on Rose Avenue.
 
Gonzalez’s victims are all boys and range between the ages of 7 to 10. He does not remove the victims’ clothing but he has physical contact with them in a sexual manner. If you believe your child may have been a victim of this suspect, please contact Detective Luis McArthur at (805) 385-7662.
 
Anyone with information about this suspect is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at
(805) 385-7740 or Detective Luis McArthur at (805) 385-7662. If you wish to remain anonymous you may contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or visit this site: http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 
 

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