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:	April 30, 2015 2:36 a.m.
LOCATION:	4800 block of South Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	24-year old Oxnard resident, name withheld pending notification of next of kin
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174 jeff.kay@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On April 30, 2015 at approximately 2:36 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a possible shooting victim in the 4800 block of South Rose Avenue. When officers arrived they located a vehicle that had driven into a business. Officers found a male subject in the vehicle that was unresponsive. Emergency Medical personnel arrived to provide aid to the victim but he ultimately died as a result of a gunshot wound.

The victim was a 24-year old Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. This is Oxnard’s fourth homicide of the year. The City of Oxnard offers up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/30/15, 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:	Gang member in possession of a firearm
DATE/TIME:	June 27, 2015 / 11:30pm
LOCATION:	Rose Ave. @ Fifth St.
SUSPECT(S):	Jorge Gonzalez (33)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1999 Nissan Maxima
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Tim Kelley
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Tim Kelley (805)385-8289

DETAILS:On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit/ Gang Unit were conducting uniformed enforcement in the area of Rose Avenue and Fifth Street in response to a recent shooting that occurred on the 21st. At approximately 11:30pm officers stopped a 1999 Nissan Maxima for a traffic violation. Several of the vehicle’s occupants were determined to be on probation including one of the passengers, 33 year old Oxnard resident Jorge Gonzalez. During a search of the vehicle officers located a loaded .38 caliber revolver concealed next to Gonzalez’s seat. Gonzales is a member of an Oxnard street gang and is prohibited from possessing firearms under California law. Gonzalez was arrested for several weapons violations and booked into the Ventura County Jail. A 27 year old female passenger was also arrested for an outstanding warrant.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang and firearms 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 witness to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 28, 2015 / 12:30am

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Update-Person Hit By Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	August 9, 2015 @ approximately 7 p.m.
LOCATION:	300 block of North G Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Bryan Ramirez, 18 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver, four door compact vehicle
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763, christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda, (805) 385-7645, Jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On August 9, 2015 at approximately 1900 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to the 300 block of North G Street reference a person hit by a vehicle. When officers arrived they located the victim, 18 year old Bryan Ramirez. Ramirez was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center in grave condition.

On August 14, 2015, VCMC staff notified the Oxnard Police Department that Mr. Ramirez had died as a result of his injuries he sustained from the collision. Investigators are still reviewing evidence and are trying to determine how this incident occurred. They believe that this incident was witnessed by several people and are requesting assistance from the public.

If you witnessed this incident or have information regarding this investigation, you are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7645. You can also provide information anonymously by calling 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: August 14, 2015 at 3:10 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:	Criminal Threats Reckless Discharge of a Firearm Brandishing a Firearm in a Threatening Manner
DATE/TIME:	10/25/15, 0405 hrs
LOCATION:	2400 Block of Hillrose Pl.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Yovani Ramirez, age 31
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Robin Whitney, Sergeant (805) 385-7600

DETAILS: On October 25, 2015, at approximately 0405 hours, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2400 block of Hillrose Place, regarding a subject armed with a handgun and threatening others. Witnesses reported the suspect was also involved in a dispute earlier, had brandished the handgun in a threatening manner, and fired the handgun in the backyard.

Officers obtained a description of the suspect and the vehicle he was driving. A responding officer located the suspect at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard and detained him without incident. Witnesses positively identified suspect Yovani Ramirez, age 31. A semi-automatic handgun was found concealed in the vehicle Ramirez was driving.

Ramirez was arrested on the charges of reckless discharge of a firearm, criminal threats, and brandishing a firearm in a threatening manner.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery and Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	October 30, 2015
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Salvador Maldonado, 18 year old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211

DETAILS:

On 2/11/15, Oxnard police officers responded to a report of a carjacking in the 3100 block of Clinton Street. The officers spoke to the victims of the carjacking and learned that the suspect used a shotgun during the commission of the crime. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male with tattoos on his arms, robbed the victims of their vehicle and other personal property.

On 2/16/15, Oxnard police officers took another report of a robbery and carjacking. The victims told officers that the suspect brandished a firearm at them. The suspect then told the victims to drive him to an area near Channel Island Boulevard and J Street, in Oxnard. At that location, the suspect robbed the victims of their personal property and of their car, which was described as a Cadillac CTS. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male with a tattoo on his neck and arms.

On 2/17/15, an alert Oxnard police officer noticed the carjacked Cadillac CTS driving ahead of him. The officer attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, but the driver of the stolen vehicle failed to stop and led officers on a vehicle pursuit. The driver of the stolen vehicle lost control during the vehicle pursuit and collided with a power pole. The driver, 18 year old Salvador Maldonado, was arrested after trying to flee on foot. Maldonado was charged with driving a stolen vehicle, attempting to evade the police and for being in possession of methamphetamine. Maldonado had tattoos on both his arms and his neck, and is a member of an Oxnard criminal street gang.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) investigated the robbery and carjacking cases. During the investigation, VCU investigators were able to positively identify Maldonado as the suspect who committed the crimes on 2/11/15 and 2/16/15. Maldonado was charged with the two incidents of robbery and carjacking.

On 10/30/15 at the Ventura County Superior Court, Salvador Maldonado pled guilty to several counts of robbery and carjacking. Maldonado was sentenced to 24 years and 8 months in prison for his crimes.

This is another great example of the hard work and dedication by the officers and investigators of the Oxnard Police Department, as well as the collaborative effort between members of the community, crime victims and the District Attorney’s Office.

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 criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felony Wanted Subject
DATE/TIME:	November 24, 2015
LOCATION:	100 Block of Fontana Drive, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):	Armando Arias (23 years), Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Commander Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Kevin Baysinger, 385-8290 Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 24 at approximately 0945, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 100 Block of Fontana Drive and attempted to arrest Post Release Offender (PRO) Armando Arias, who had an outstanding felony warrant for a violation of his PRO status.

As officers began searching the residence, they believed Arias fled to a crawl space under the residence. Officers located a firearm in Arias’ bedroom and believed he may have been armed.

The Oxnard Police Department’s SWAT team responded, and made several efforts to gain Arias’ compliance. Chemical agent was introduced into the residence. A short time later a structure fire began; the Oxnard Fire Department was staged nearby and responded immediately and began firefighting efforts.

Sometime during the incident Arias had escaped. He turned himself in to the Camarillo Police Department after the incident.

An investigation is continuing.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Theft
DATE/TIME:	01/08/16
LOCATION:	Whole Foods, Oxnard Target, Ventura
VICTIM(S):	64 year old female
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Female, Age 50 White Male, Age 55
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	2008 White Nissan Versa
LOSS:	$20,700.00
PREPARED BY:	Detective Lucy Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Lucy Buttell lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:On January 8, 2016 at approximately 3:35 pm, a 64 year old female victim reported that she was shopping at Whole Foods in Oxnard, CA when a female suspect approached her and distracted her while a male suspect stole the victim’s purse. The purse contained the victim’s cell phone, credit cards, and cash. The suspects then went to two Target Stores in Ventura, CA and used the victim’s credit card to charge $20,000 in gift cards.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Their photos are attached and they are believed to be driving a white, 2008 Nissan Versa. If anyone has information about these suspects, please contact Detective Lucy Buttell at 805-385-7594 or lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org.

Anyone with information can contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at
(805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Illegal Vendor Enforcement Operation
DATE/TIME:	8-15-09 1200-1700 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard (Citywide)
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Ricardo Vazquez, 385-7976

DETAILS:

On August 15, 2009, the Oxnard Police Department and the City of Oxnard Code Compliance conducted an illegal vendor enforcement operation in the City of Oxnard. This operation was in response to numerous complaints from residents about illegal vendors in the community. This was the second illegal vending enforcement operation in 2009. Officers from the Oxnard Police Department and City of Oxnard Code Compliance were assisted by citizens from the Volunteers in Policing Program.

Officers contacted several illegal vendors; numerous citations were issued and several subjects were arrested. The following are the results of the enforcement operation:

Three suspects were arrested for possession of counterfeit DVD’s and CD’s. Over 500 counterfeit DVD’s and CD’s were confiscated. Investigators from the Motion Picture Association of America were notified and will be assisting with the investigation.
Nine citations were issued for violations of Oxnard City Ordinance 11-4(a): Business License Required and Oxnard City Ordinance 11-45(a): Health Permit Required. Six citations were issued to car wash vendors and three were issued to food vendors. An inspector from Ventura County Environmental Health also issued 3 warnings to subjects regarding unhealthful business practices.
Four citations were issued to car wash vendors for violation of Oxnard City Ordinance 22-218(b): Wastewater Containment System Required. It is now a requirement for car wash vendors to have a containment system to collect wastewater so it does not drain into the sewer system and eventually to the ocean. Two car wash vendors were also issued citations for driving without a license.

DATE: August 1, 2009

City of Oxnard Takes A Stand Against Crime and Violence, Joins Communities Across the Country to Mark October As Crime Prevention Month

[Oxnard, CA] – The Oxnard Police Department is taking a stand against crime, and challenges the entire community to get involved in preventing crime.

As part of the Celebrate Safe Communities initiative, The Oxnard Police Department organized its Crime Prevention Fair to show it makes crime prevention a priority. The event will also be an opportunity to get to know and recognize those law enforcement and individuals who work tirelessly to eradicate crime and violence. The fair will take place on October 3rd, from 10am to 3pm in the parking lot adjacent to Ralph’s Supermarket, located at 3443 Saviers Rd.

The Crime Prevention Fair will introduce the community to crime prevention programs that are run by the Oxnard Police Department, as well as other programs and assistance organizations in the community. The fair will also have plenty of food, music, and free giveaways for children.

The Celebrate Safe Communities initiative is a new project designed to kick off Crime Prevention month by promoting successful local law enforcement and community partnerships. The initiative will begin October 2-4, 2008. The National CSC partners include National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), which is providing funding support.

“Crime prevention is a vital investment we must make. It is our promise to our community that we will work to reduce the number of people victimized by crime and that we will continue to make our Community safer from crime.”-Senior Officer Mike Marostica

Since 1972, NSA has managed the Neighborhood Watch program and has acted as the primary source for information and technical assistance for local law enforcement agencies as it relates to Neighborhood Watch. NSA’s USAonWatch (UOW) -Neighborhood Watch works to enhance, expand, and revitalize watch programs throughout the country. For over 36 years NSA has provided support and resources to local law enforcement agencies and citizens about Neighborhood Watch.

In 1984, the National Crime Prevention Council, the nation’s leader in preventing crime, designated October as Crime Prevention Month. The month-long commemoration reflects the adage that prevention pays off. NCPC strongly believes that citizen involvement in crime prevention can and has played a vital role in helping many communities stay safe.

Since 1980, McGruff the Crime Dog has been the icon of crime prevention and the symbol of NCPC’s work nationwide. Together NCPC and McGruff have helped communities spread the prevention word through trainings, mass media, demonstration programs, conferences, publications, and numerous partnerships. Crime Prevention Month 2008 recognizes successful crime prevention efforts on the local, state, and national levels to generate interest and enthusiasm for prevention efforts to continue to grow even stronger and become more widespread.

NCPC, NSA, BJA and The Oxnard Police Department are proud to work together to “Take A Bite Out of Crime.”

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Narcotics for Sales Arrest
DATE/TIME:	10/27/2009 at 1100
LOCATION:	Hill Street at J Street
VICTIM/S:	State of California
SUSPECT/S:	David Anthony Stewart, 42 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Officer Miguel Martinez

DETAILS:

A routine traffic stop of a bicyclist resulted in an arrest for possession of marijuana for sales.

On 10-27-2009, at approximately 1100 hours, Officers Miguel Martinez and William Swisher conducted a traffic stop on David Anthony Stewart for riding his bicycle on a pedestrian sidewalk, a violation of section 7-132(D) of the Oxnard City Code.

During the contact with Stewart, he was found to be in possession of marijuana packaged for sales along with several prescription medications not prescribed to him. He was arrested for possession of marijuana for sales and possession of prescription medication without a prescription. An undisclosed quantity of U.S. currency was also seized from Stewart. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail with bail set at $50,000.

An investigation is continuing.