Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Bank Robbery
DATE/TIME:	March 20, 2014 at approximately 1053 hours
LOCATION:	Bank of the West, 371 West Esplanade Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Bank of the West
SUSPECT(S):	Donald Orin Fulton, 44 year old transient
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jess Aragon (805)385-7547 [email protected]

DETAILS: On 3/20/14 at approximately 1053 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to a robbery that just occurred to the Bank of the West, located at 371 West Esplanade Drive. While officers were responding to the scene, information was obtained from witnesses that the suspect had fled the business with an undisclosed amount of money. There were no weapons used and nobody was injured during the commission of the crime.

Officers and detectives quickly arrived on scene and searched the area for the robbery suspect. Several witnesses provided valuable information to assist officers and detectives with the investigation. Investigators were able to obtain photographic and video evidence from the bank and surrounding businesses. A suspect was then identified and that information was broadcasted to patrol officers searching the area.

A patrol officer searching the 100 block of Esplanade Drive located a person that matched the physical description of the robbery suspect. That person was later identified as 44 year old transient Donald Orin Fulton. Based on video and photographic evidence, as well as eye witness identification, Fulton was arrested for bank robbery. Fulton was also in possession of evidence directly linking him to the robbery.

Oxnard police detectives are still investigating the robbery. If anyone witnessed the robbery or has information about this robbery, 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.

Donald Orin Fulton

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:	3-29-14 / 2128 hours
LOCATION:	5th Street and “K” Street
PARTY 1:	Female, name withheld pending notification of next of kin
VEHICLE 1:	Black 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
PARTY 2:	Joseph John Ramirez, 36 years, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 2:	White 2013 Dodge C5500 tow truck
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Sheylan Flannery, (805) 385-7750, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 3-29-14, at about 9:28 PM, officers and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of 5th Street and “K” Street regarding an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by a female, was traveling southbound on”K” Street approaching 5th Street. The Dodge tow truck was traveling westbound on 5th Street. For an unknown reason, the Jeep failed to stop for the red traffic signal, entered the intersection and into the path of the Dodge tow truck, driven by Joseph Ramirez. The tow truck was not towing another vehicle at the time of the collision.

The impact of the collision caused fatal injuries to the female driver of the Jeep and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Driver Ramirez sustained minor injuries and was transproted to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released. Both Ramirez and the female were the only occupants in the vehicles.

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

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Sheylan Flanner at (805) 385-7750.

Date / Time Prepared: 3-30-14 at 0645 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	4-8-14 / 0728 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of Patterson Road
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Omar Mojica, 28 years, Port Hueneme resident
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

On 4-8-14, at 0728 hours, officers responded to the 1900 Block of Patterson Road re: a robbery. A male, 35 years, bald or shaved head, walked into a 7-11 Convenience Store, brandished a knife, and demanded money from the clerk. When a second clerk came out of a storeroom, the suspect fled on foot. The clerks immediately called 911.

Officers were on the scene within minutes and located the suspect, identified as Omar Mojica, 28 years, Port Hueneme resident, taking him into custody without incident.

There were no injuries and no property was taken.

Date / Time prepared: 4-8-14 / 0747 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 Firearms and Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	4/18/14 at 2015 Hours
LOCATION:	1300 Block of W. Gonzales Road
SUSPECT(S):	Michael Silerio 46 year old Oxnard Resident Patrick Kenton 23 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:

DETAILS: On 4/18/14, at about 2015 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit were working enhanced uniform enforcement in the 1300 block of Gonzales Road, in response to the recent violent gang activity in the area. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle observed circling the area. The occupants of the vehicle, Michael Silerio and Patrick Kenton, were contacted and subsequently found to be in possession of a .45 cal handgun, a 9mm handgun, and a large amount of narcotics. Both Silerio and Kenton are previously convicted felons and prohibited from possessing a firearm. Silerio and Kenton were arrested for several narcotics and firearms related charges.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is 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: 4-18-2014 at 2300 hrs.

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 Arrest
DATE/TIME:	4/19/14, 0205 hours
LOCATION:	1400 block of Lyonia Lane
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Pena (33 years), Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
At 0205 hours on 4/19/14, Oxnard Police Officers responded reference a domestic battery that had just occurred in the 1400 block of Lyonia Lane. Officers learned that the parties involved were now at a residence in the 1400 block of Halesia Lane. Officers heard a female crying inside, but the occupants refused to answer the front door. Officers forced the front door open to check the well-being of the female. The suspect, Jesus Pena, was located inside the residence. Officers determined that an altercation had occurred and the victim was battered. Pena was arrested for domestic violence and violating his Post Release Offender status.

Pena 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 (irrespective of priors) 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 committing offense. Prior convictions arenot considered.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4-19-14 / 0745 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a Handgun
DATE/TIME:	5/6/14; 1805 hours
LOCATION:	195 N. Marquita Avenue (Colonia Gym)
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Gilbert Delacruz, 18 year old Oxnard resident



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

DETAILS:

On 5/6/14, at approximately 1805 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a robbery involving a firearm at the Colonia Gym, 195 N. Marquita Avenue.

The victims told officers that he was confronted by two male suspects, both in their early 20’s and wearing dark clothing, as the victim sat in the area. One of the suspects, later identified as Delacruz, displayed a black handgun, and both suspects removed the victim’s property, which included a cellphone, wallet, and headphones. The suspects fled the area.

As officers were investigating, they observed the suspects in the area, along with two other females. Officers ultimately detained one of the male subjects, and one female subject. Delacruz was identified as the suspect who committed the robbery and was arrested. Other charges included disobeying a court order (violating the gang injunction), and resisting/delaying officers in the course of their duties. The female was found to be in possession of the victim’s property and was arrested for being in possession of stolen property. The second male suspect was not located. The handgun was not located. No one was injured during the robbery.

The investigation is 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: 5/7/14, 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:	Road Closures for the 31st Annual California Strawberry Festival
DATE/TIME:	May 17^th and 18^th, 2014 *Rose Avenue Closure May 16^th through May 19^th
LOCATION:	College Park, City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS: The 31^st annual California Strawberry Festival will be held this weekend, May 17th and 18th, at College Park. Over the past several years, the festival has experienced crowds totaling 70,000 over the two day event.

In an attempt to accommodate the anticipated heavy attendance at this year’s Strawberry Festival, the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit will have officers and additional traffic control personnel assigned to several intersections surrounding the festival site. There will be road closures and detours to allow for safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian travel to and from the festival.

The recommended method of transportation to the Strawberry Festival is via the free shuttle bus service. Shuttle buses will be picking up festival goers at the following locations between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Camarillo Premium Outlets, 740 E. Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo
Channel Islands Harbor, 3400 block South Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
The Collection at Riverpark, Oxnard Blvd. @ Town Center Drive
Oxnard Transportation Center, 201 E. Fourth Street, Oxnard
Santa Clara High School, 2121 Saviers Rd, Oxnard
The Palms (Oxnard Outlet Mall), 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Oxnard

The following roadways will be affected by this weekend’s festival:

Rose Avenue
Rose Avenue between Channel Islands Boulevard and Gary Drive will close on Friday, May 16^th at 5:00 a.m. and will remain closed until Monday, May 19^th at noon.

Pleasant Valley Road between Butler Road and Bard Road
Pleasant Valley Road, between Butler Road and Bard Road will be affected by heavy traffic from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both festival days.

Bard Road between Pleasant Valley Road and Rose Avenue
Bard Road, between Pleasant Valley Road and Rose Avenue, will be affected by heavy traffic from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both festival days.

Gary Drive
Gary Drive, between Boston Way and Rose Avenue, will be closed to all traffic from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on both festival days.

In addition to these closures, traffic near the festival site will be heavy. Local residents are encouraged to use alternate routes for trips in and out of the city.

For Further Information regarding road closures contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 385-7749 or [email protected]. For further information regarding the festival go to: www.strawberry-fest.org

DATE / TIME PREPARED:
5-14-14 / 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:	Subject Possibly in Possession of a Gun Post Release Offender (PRO) Arrest Trespassing Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5-17-14, 1652 hours
LOCATION:	Marina West Park (1300 Novato Dr) 2200 Blk Miramar Walk
SUSPECT(S):	Anthony Martinez, 24 years of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Commander Randy Latimer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 805-385-7740

DETAILS:
At 1652 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were provided information from a witness that a male subject, later identified as Anthony Martinez, 24 years of Oxnard, was in the public restroom at Marina West Park and was in possession of a handgun. The witness advised that the Martinez was not threatening anyone in the park. When officers arrived, Martinez ran and hid inside of a residence in the 2200 block of Miramar Walk. Officers learned that Martinez did not live at the residence which was occupied by a male homeowner and his juvenile daughter. Officers surrounded the house and took Martinez into custody as he attempted to flee out the back door. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate a handgun.

Martinez was arrested for trespassing, violation of probation, and for obstructing or delaying a peace officer in the performance of his/her duties. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail.
Martinez 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 (irrespective of priors) 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 committing offense. Prior convictions arenot considered.
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

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 Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5-18-14 / 0355 hours
LOCATION:	1600 Block of North “C” Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Reyes Cardona, 32 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, (805) 207-7078, [email protected]

DETAILS:

At 0355 hours, officers responded to the 1600 Block of North “C” Street regarding residents calling for a subject ringing doorbells to homes and refusing to leave. Earlier calls had been received regarding a suspicious subject casing for burlgary in the same area.

Officers located Reyes Cardona, a 32-year old Oxnard resident, at the front door of a residence near Carriage Square and “C” Street. Cardona was wearing all black clothing, was carrying two flashlights, and had a screwdriver in his possession. Cardona is a post release offender (PRO) and was arrested for a PRO “flash incarceration.”

Cardona is currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective 10-1-11. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) 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 in the offender’s most recent commiting offense. Prior convictions are not considered.

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 this incident may call (805) 385-7740, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477, or http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

Date / Time Prepared: 5-18-14 / 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:	Attempt Armed Robbery with a Handgun
DATE/TIME:	05-30-14 / 2103 hours
LOCATION:	Toppers Pizza, 2100 Saviers Rd.
VICTIM(S):	Toppers Pizza
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown race male, mid 20’s, 6-0, thin to medium build, wearing a dark blue hooded sweat shirt, light blue surgical mask, light colored snow gloves, light blue jeans armed with a silver colored semi-automatic handgun.
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jack Kujawa, 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Unit, 385-7600

DETAILS:
On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers responded to Toppers Pizza at 2100 Saviers Road regarding an attempt robbery that had just occurred. The suspect entered the business, waited in line for a short time, and then passed a note to the cashier. The manager was alerted because of the suspect’s appearance and also observed a gun in the suspect’s waistband. The manager activated the robbery alarm, alerted his employees to the danger, and the suspect fled before getting any cash. The suspect was last seen in a small white compact vehicle southbound on San Marino from Iris.

If anyone has any information related to this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department 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