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:	1-26-14 / 0209 hours
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue south of Raiders Way
PARTY 1:	Policarpio Diaz, 29 years, Oxnard resident
PARTY 2:	Geralald Zoleta Garcia, 43 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
VEHICLE 1:	Black, 2000 Volkswagen GTI
VEHICLE 2:	Blue, Custom Bicycle
PREPARED BY:	Officer Derek Miller, Traffic Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, (805) 385-7750, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 1-26-14, at 2:09 A.M., officers and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Rose Avenue and Raiders Way in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a bicyclist. When they arrived on scene, they located the bicyclist, Gerald Garcia, lying in the roadway.

Preliminary investigation indicated that a Volkswagen GTI was traveling southbound on Rose Avenue. Two bicylists, one of them Gerald Garcia, were riding southbound on Rose Avenue in the bicycle lane. According to a witness, for unknown reasons the GTI was traveling in the bicycle lane. The GTI collided with the rear of the bicycle being ridden by Garcia. Garcia was ejected from the bicyle. The GTI fled the scene of the collision with the bicycle still stuck underneath.

With the assistance of witnesses, officers were able to quickly locate the suspect vehicle and the bicycle a short distance away. The GTI was driven by Policarpio Diaz, 29 years, Oxnard resident. Diaz was the sole occupant of the vehicle and displayed objective symptomology of being under the influence of alcohol. Diaz was arrested and booked into Ventura County Jail for Felony DUI, Felony Hit and Run, Felony Vehicular Manslauther, and two outstanding misdemeanor DUI warrants.

Garcia suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750. The investigation is on-going.

Date / Time Prepared: January 26, 2014, at 0700 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CONTACT: Commander Mike Adair
February 24, 2014    [email protected]
  (805) 385-7801

(Oxnard, CA) The Oxnard Police Department is releasing the names of the officers who responded to Del Sol Park in Oxnard on February 5, 2014. The call involved 42-year-old Oxnard resident Rosa Guillen who was in possession of a handgun and had threatened suicide. Guillen had been at Ventura County Medical Center receiving medical treatment for a gunshot wound suffered during the event involving the officers.

Guillen was arrested Friday, February 21, 2014 for violation of section 417.4 of the California Penal Code – Brandishing a Replica Firearm. Guillen was booked into Ventura County Main Jail on this charge and an additional charge of Violation of Probation.

The Oxnard Police officers involved (all assigned to Patrol) are as follows:

Senior Officer Roger Garcia, 7 years of service
Officer Hector Balderrama, 16 years of service
Officer David Landsverk, 16 years of service

Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Senior Officer Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174.

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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:	March 7^th, 2014, 2000 hours
LOCATION:	100 block of South C Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Alexander Ysidro Flores Ramirez, 66 years old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Christopher Williams (805) 385-7763 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Currie (805) 200-5682 [email protected]

DETAILS:DETAILS: On January 26, 2014 at approximately 5:31PM, the Oxnard Police Department’s Emergency Communications Center received a call of a fight in the 100 block of South C Street, Oxnard. Oxnard Police Officers and emergency medical personnel were dispatched. When officers arrived, they located the unconscious victim, identified as Alexander Ysidro Flores Ramirez. Ramirez was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. Ramirez was stabilized, but became unconscious.

Ramirez had been hospitalized since the fight. On March 5, 2014 Ramirez’s condition deteriorated and he passed away. On March 7^th 2014, an autopsy was conducted by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office. The medical examiner determined that Ramirez’s death was a homicide.

Investigators are following up on several leads and motives at this time. This is Oxnard’s fourth homicide this year. The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.
Anyone with information about this case Detective Currie at (805) 200-5682. 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.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/7/14 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:	Graffiti Vandalism Arrests
DATE/TIME:	2-24-14 / 2240 hours
LOCATION:	600 E. Gonzales Road (Pacifica High School)
VICTIM(S):	City of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect 1 – Male juvenile, 15 years Suspect 2 – Male juvenile, 15 years
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Approximately $5,000
PREPARED BY:	Detective John Brisslinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective John Brisslinger, [email protected] , (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 2-24-14, at 2240 hours, officers investigated a call of graffiti vandalism at Pacifica High School, 600 E. Gonzales Road. The graffiti vandalism committed at the school cost an estimated $5,000 to remove and clean. An investigation led to the arrests of two 15-year old males.

Graffiti investigators also determined the juveniles were responsible for additional graffiti vandalism that occurred within the city that caused an estimated $11,000 in damage.

Persons with information regarding these incidents are encouraged to call Detective John Brisslinger at (805) 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 the site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: 3-10-14, 0900 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gun and Gang Hotline (805) 982-7043
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Unit Sergeant (805) 486-6211 [email protected]

DETAILS: In keeping with the Chief of Police’s message, “Working toward a Safer, Stronger Community,” the Oxnard Police Department has established a hotline phone number that residents and community members can use to call and report gang activity or persons who are illegally in possession of firearms.

The hotline was established so persons with information about gang activity, including gang assaults or other gang related crimes, can call and report that specific information to police investigators. The hotline is also available so citizens can call to report on individuals that are illegally in possession firearms. A person can illegally possess a firearm as the result of a specific criminal conviction, such as assault with a deadly weapon, witness intimidation, or making criminal threats. A person can become prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm due to a valid restraining order against them, terms of their probation or parole, or their mental health status.

The goal of the hotline is to obtain information from the community that can assist investigators in solving violent crimes, but more importantly, to remove guns from prohibited persons before they can be used to commit additional crimes.

Community members that call the hotline, (805) 982-7043, can remain anonymous or leave their contact information and an investigator will call them back.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Recovered Stolen Vehicle Involving a Kidnap
DATE/TIME:	3-17-14; 2000 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of Napoleon Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Four year old female
SUSPECT(S):	Two Adults / One Juvenile – Names Withheld

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black 2003 Ford Mustang 6PRN729

PREPARED BY:	Detective James Langford
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez, Violent Crimes Unit (805) 385-7645, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 3/17/14, at about 2000 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department located the 2003 Ford Mustang that was stolen at about 0600 hours this morning and was related to a kidnapping. The vehicle was located in the area of Channel Islands Boulevard and Rose Avenue. After a brief vehicle pursuit, the vehicle stopped and the occupants were arrested. Nobody was injured as a result of the vehicle pursuit.

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.

An investigation is continuing.

Date / Time Prepared: 3-17-14 / 2200 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felony Criminal Threats Arrest / Handgun Recovery
DATE/TIME:	3/17/14; 1430 hours
LOCATION:	500 Block Hobson Way
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Gomez, 18 year old Oxnard resident



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

DETAILS:

On 3/17/14, at about 1430 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department began investigating criminal a complaint of criminal threats. The victim claimed that the suspect, 18 year old Joseph Gomez, had sent threatening text messages to the victim. Gomez also indicated to the victim that Gomez possessed a handgun.

Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit later located Gomez in the 500 Block of Hobson Way and arrested him for the criminal threats. Officers searched his residence and located and seized a handgun.

Persons with information regarding this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at 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 e-mail.

An investigation is continuing.

Date / Time Prepared: 3-18-14 / 0010 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary Arrest
DATE/TIME:	04/18/2014 2030 hours
LOCATION:	1400 block of Marsella Drive, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	65 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Rogelio Colchado Madrigal, 18 year old Oxnard resident
LOSS:	Unknown at time of report
PREPARED BY:	Dave Klug, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit

DETAILS: On April 18, 2014 at approximately 2030 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of an interrupted residential burglary in the 1400 block of Marsella Drive. Upon arrival, officers learned that a resident had returned home from church services, and upon entering the front door to his home, was confronted by a subject who was unknown to him. The resident became involved in a struggle with the subject, during which the subject sustained a laceration to the top of his head. The resident detained the subject while his wife contacted the police department. The subject was found to have property belonging to the victim on his person. It is believed that a second suspect may have been involved as an accomplice. Rogelio Madrigal was booked into Ventura County Jail on charges of residential burglary.

Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 385-7605, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 18, 2014, 2230 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery to a business with a handgun
DATE/TIME:	4/21/14; 2040 hours
LOCATION:	Little Caesar’s Pizza (3600 Block of Saviers Road, Oxnard)

SUSPECT(S):	Male, 40’s, wearing a ski mask and dark clothing


LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:

On 4/21/14 at approximately 2040 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 3600 Block of Saviers Road (Little Caesar’s Pizza) reference a call of a robbery. Employees told officers that the suspect entered the restaurant with a handgun and demanded money. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and fled the business.

A witness advised police that a possible suspect had jumped the fence to Blackstock School located at 701 E. Bard Road. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. The Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and a K-9 officer also participated in the search.

The suspect was described as a male in his 40’s wearing a ski mask and dark clothing.

No one was injured during the incident and the suspect is still outstanding.

Persons with additional information are encouraged to call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx to leave an anonymous tip.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/21/14; 2245 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	Kiwanis Club of Oxnard and the Oxnard Police Department recognize Officer Mike Wood as Officer of the Year, and other award recipients
DATE/TIME:	4-24-14 1200 hours
LOCATION:	Tower Club, 500 Esplanade Road
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager [email protected] 805-385-7631

DETAILS: The Kiwanis Club of Oxnard presented the 46th Annual Police Officer of the Year and Employee Awards Luncheon this afternoon at the Tower Club in Oxnard.

During the ceremony, Officer Mike Wood was recognized as the Oxnard Police Officer of the Year for his extraordinary and exemplary service to our department and community. Since given the position as the POII assigned to District 4, spanning south Oxnard, Officer Wood has demonstrated full-confidence in his approach to make sound decisions and in his leadership ability – a great asset to any organization.

Aside from his duties as a District Officer, Officer Wood is a member of the Oxnard Police Hostage Negotiation Team, a Field Training Officer, First Aid Instructor, and an Associate Oxnard Police Explorer Advisor. He was a catalyst and co-writer for the Oxnard Police Explorer Academy, which was recognized as one of the best Academies with the Boys Scouts of America. He is not only a great leader, but also a great role model.

Also recognized at the event were Senior Officer and Detective Juanita Suarez, Officer Scott Matalon, and Senior Officer and Detective Dale McAlpine who were Officer of the Year Nominees and received Community Service Awards from Kiwanis of Oxnard.

Other officers and civilian staff recognized at the Awards Luncheon include:

Nephthys Evans, Civilian Employee of the Year
Sergeant Sharon Giles, Supervisor of the Year
Lori Shank, Dispatcher of the Year
Bev Cripps, Volunteer of the Year /Clancy Nieland Award
Sergeant Brett Smith and Detective Terrance S. Dobrosky, both recipients of the Chief’s Award of Excellence
Officer Derek Miller, MADD/DUI Award
Officer Steve Eckman, Officer Jared Battles, Officer Matthew Ross, Officer Michael Gens, Officer Roque Rivera, Officer Derek Stephens, Officer Charles Buttell, and Officer Patrick Blanche with the 10851 (Stolen Vehicle) Award
Officers Edward Baldwin, Officer Moses Martinez, Officer Martin Perez, and Officer Roque Rivera, Medals of Merit

“Our community is safer and stronger because of these extraordinary individuals who have chosen careers in public safety. I want to thank the men and women of the Oxnard Police Department – our sworn and civilian staff – who recognize that what they do is more than a job, it is public service,” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4-24-14 1830 hours