Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME:	September 18, 2014 / 0707 hours
LOCATION:	Wooley Road @ Novato Drive
VEHICLE 1:	Gray, 2004 Toyota Corolla
DRIVER 1:	David Jesus Escamilla, 38 years, Oxnard Resident
PEDESTRIAN:	Male, 79 years, Oxnard Resident (name withheld pending next of kin notification)
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Sheylan Flannery (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On September 18, 2014, at about 7:07 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Wooley Road and Novato Drive in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the gray Toyota, driven by David Escamilla, was traveling eastbound on Wooley Road as the pedestrian was crossing the roadway near the intersection of Novato Drive. The Toyota struck the pedestrian causing fatal injuries.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Driver Escamilla was uninjured during the collision and was not impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.

The Oxnard Police Department has investigated 11 fatal traffic collisions in 2014. Twelve people have died as a result of those collisions.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Sheylan Flannery at (805) 385-7749.

The investigation is continuing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 18, 2014 at 1115 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking Robbery Kidnapping for purposes of robbery
DATE/TIME:	October 5, 2014 @ 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	700 block W Channel Islands Blvd
VICTIM(S):	30-year-old male Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Gabriel Mora, 39-year-old Oxnard Resident Marco Garcia, 33-year-old Oxnard Resident Sarah Guerrero, 23-year-old Port Hueneme Resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jaime Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jess Aragon 805-385-7547 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On October 5, 2014, at about 3:00 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a report of a carjacking. Officers contacted the victim and learned that he had provided a ride to the suspects whom he had just met. As the victim drove them, one of the suspects produced a weapon and demanded the victim hand over his property. After the victim complied, they had him stop and exit his vehicle. The suspects fled in the victim’s vehicle.

At about 6:30 a.m., Ventura police officers located the victim’s vehicle in the area of Thompson Blvd and Hemlock, City of Ventura. Officers found two males standing next to the vehicle and were able to detain them. A female was also located nearby. All three were identified as the suspects involved in the carjacking and robbery. The suspects had items taken from the victim in their possession.

All three suspects were arrested and later admitted to their involvement in the incident.

If anyone has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jess Aragon at (805) 385-7547. 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: 10/5/14, 1400 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member in possession of narcotics for sale, PRO violation and violation of the gang injunction.
DATE/TIME:	October 12, 2014, 5:30 PM
LOCATION:	4400 Block of Terrace Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Manuel Nava, 29 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn, Sergeant

DETAILS:

On October 12, 2014 at approximately 5:30 PM officers from the Oxnard Police Department attempted the arrest of Manuel Nava in the 4400 block of Terrace Avenue. Officers were aware that Nava had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest.

As they approached his residence, Nava fled into the surrounding neighborhood. Nava was chased for several blocks where he was arrested without incident. A large quantity of narcotics was found on Nava during the search.

Nava 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 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 12, 2014/ 11:30 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Injury Accident and DUI Arrest
DATE/TIME:	10-17-14 / 2048 hours
LOCATION:	“C” Street at 4th Street
VICTIM(S):	3-Year old female
SUSPECT(S):	Victor Rodriguez, 38 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Pickup truck
INJURIES:	Minor injuries
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 10-17-14, at 1916 hours, officers responded to an injury collision at “C” Street north of 4th Street. Officers learned a three-year old female had wandered away from her father and into the street. The child was struck by a pickup truck travelling north on “C” Street. The pickup was travelling at a slow to moderate speed. The child sustained minor injuries.

Officers immediately noted that the driver of the pickup, Victor Rodriguez, displayed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. The subsequent investigation confirmed that Rodriguez was under the influence of alcohol. His blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit.

Motorists are reminded that collisions are often preventable. Further, that an unexpected event, such as a child running into the roadway, is best addressed by motorists whose total focus is on their driving. Finally, DUI drivers continue to pose a significant threat to motorists and pedestrians.

Date / Time Prepared: 10-18-14 / 0100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man shot in Lemonwood neighborhood
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, October 19, 2014 / 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	Greenbrook Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, early 20s, 5 feet 4 inches tall, thin build
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Field Services Bureau [email protected] (805) 385-7746
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Field Services Bureau [email protected] (805) 385-7746

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif)On Sunday, October 19, 2014, at about 8:30 p.m., a man was taken to Ventura County Medical Center after being shot at least once. He underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition. Officers were told that shots had been fired on Greenbrook Drive in the Lemonwood neighborhood of Oxnard. Police officers fanned out through the area looking for bullet casings and other information connected to the shooting. No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting and it’s unknown if this was gang related.

Police investigators are hoping that someone may have seen or heard something that could help authorities figure out who shot the man. If anyone witnessed this shooting or has any information about this case, please call the Detective Cody Collet at (805) 486-6228. 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. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/20/14 / 3 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:	Serious Injury Hit and Run Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME:	November 23, 2014 / 1749 hours
LOCATION:	Wooley Road at ‘G’ Street
DRIVER 1:	Johnny Cruz Romero, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1:	Gray 1992 Acura Legend
PEDESTRIAN:	Unidentified Male
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On Sunday, November 23, 2014, at about 5:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Wooley Road and ‘G’ Street in reference to an injury hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Immediately following the collision, a witness who observed the collision called 911 to report that the vehicle involved had fled the scene.

When officers arrived at the collision scene, they found an unconscious male lying in the roadway. The unidentified pedestrian was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is currently listed in critical condition. He sustained significant head trauma, two broken legs and extensive internal injuries as a result of the collision.

According to witnesses at the scene, two additional vehicles were observed colliding with the pedestrian just prior to the arrival of emergency responders. These two vehicles also fled the scene without rendering aid. At approximately 7:00 p.m., the driver of an Acura Legend, Johnny Romero, arrived at the Oxnard Police Department to surrender himself and identify his involvement in the collision. During the investigation, officers located the Acura parked in the 700 block of South ‘B’ Street in the City of Oxnard. It had sustained damage consistent with the collision. Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was crossing Wooley Road outside of a marked crosswalk when he was struck by the Acura and the other vehicles.

Driver Romero was arrested and charged with felonious hit and run causing great bodily injury. He was booked into Ventura County Jail.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this collision. The investigation is continuing.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or via email at [email protected]. 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.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary and Child Molestation
DATE/TIME:	January 9, 2015 4:20 a.m.
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Bluebell Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld – 12 year old male
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male/Dark Complexion, 6’, thin build, early 20’s Wearing a black hat, black long sleeve shirt or jacket
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Family Protection Unit (805) 385-7620, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Detective Dale McAlpine, Family Protection Unit (805) 385-3921, [email protected]

DETAILS: (OXNARD, Calif) – On January 9, 2015 at 4:20 a.m. hours, officers responded to the 1300 Block of Bluebell Street, regarding a prowler. Officers learned a male suspect had entered a home through an unlocked back door. The suspect entered the bedroom belonging to a 12 year old boy. The boy was asleep in his bed when the suspect approached him and sexually assaulted him. The child alerted his parents of the intruder inside the home. The parents confronted the suspect outside of the bedroom and ordered him to leave the residence.

Upon further examination of the residence it was discovered that all the screens to the windows on the back of the residence had been cut and entry was attempted. The scene was processed for further evidence.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit are still investigating this case and request that if anyone has information about this incident they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-3921, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 9, 2015

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery Victim Stabbed
DATE/TIME:	1/19/15 at approximately 1723 hours
LOCATION:	600 block of Teresa Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Saul Anchando, 26 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 30 years old
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 1/19/15 at approximately 1723 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to a stabbing victim in the 600 block of Teresa Street. The victim, 26 year old Saul Anchando, was stabbed in the chest and transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center in grave condition. Anchando underwent emergency surgery and is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) listed in critical condition.

According to witnesses, Anchando was riding his bike with his brother when the suspect, a Hispanic male in his 30’s, approached them. The suspect grabbed a laptop computer Anchando was holding and fled on foot. Anchando ran after the suspect to retrieve his property. The suspect turned and stabbed the Anchando in the chest. The suspect fled the area with the computer.

Detectives responded to the scene and are investigating the case.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jonathan Ballow at 385-7600. 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 http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/19/15 2236 Hours

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Sergeant Alex Arnett
Oxnard Police Department
Violent Crimes Unit
Gangs ~ Graffiti ~ Robbery ~ Violent Assaults
(805) 486-6211
[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:	DUI Injury Collision and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	2-15-15 / 1309 hours
LOCATION:	Oxnard Boulevard at Gonzales Road
VICTIM(S):	Names withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Michael Sexton, 29 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Minor injuries
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 2-15-15, at 1309 hours, officers responded to a multiple vehicle collision at Oxnard Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue. Officers found four vehicles were involved. Southbound Oxnard Boulevard and eastbound Vineyard Avenue traffic was blocked for a period of time.

One of the drivers was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs. A Driving while under the influence (DUI) investigation was conducted and the driver arrested. Michael Sexton, 29 years, Oxnard resident, was charged with felony DUI – alcohol and drugs.

Three other motorists and passengers involved in the collision sustained minor injuries and were treated at local hospitals.

The Oxnard Police Department conducts regular DUI checkpoints funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to help reduce drunk driving and related collisions. The public is reminded to immediately report suspected drunk, or otherwise impaired, drivers.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:2-15-15 / 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:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	March 14, 2015 / 2234 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Road south of Devonshire Drive
DRIVER 1:	Unidentified Female
VEHICLE 1:	Black, 1998 Isuzu Rodeo
DRIVER 2:	Gerald Zarate, 54 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 2:	Blue, 2015 Hyundai Accent
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 Saturday, March 14, 2015, at about 10:34 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to Ventura Road, between Doris Avenue and Devonshire Drive, in reference to an injury traffic collision.

When officers arrived at the collision scene, they found that a black Isuzu Rodeo had collided into a large tree located in the center median of Ventura Road. An unresponsive female was seated in the driver’s seat. Soon after medical personnel arrived, the female was pronounced dead at the scene.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Isuzu and a blue Hyundai Accent, driven by Gerald Zarate, were traveling side by side southbound on Ventura Road from Devonshire Drive. For an unknown reason, the two vehicles collided. Following the impact between the two vehicles, the Isuzu collided with the center median and then struck the tree. Driver Zarate remained at the scene of the collision and was uninjured.
It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were factors in this collision. The collision is still under 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: March 15, 2015 at 0300 hours