Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	August 03, 2012 0700 hours
LOCATION:	1300 block Gracia Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Eva Thornburg, 37 years, Oxnard resident
VICTIM VEHICLE(S):	Pink Schwinn beach cruiser with white basket on handlebars
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. D. Klug, 8-4-12, 0100 hours
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police and Fire Emergency Communications Center (805) 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 08/03/2012, at about 0700 hours missing person Eva Thornburg left her home in the 1300 block of Gracia Drive, Oxnard en-route to volunteer at a convalescent home located in the 1400 block of West Gonzales Road, Oxnard. Thornburg did not arrive at that location. Concerned family members notified the Oxnard Police Department in the early evening. The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Eva Thornburg. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts please contact the Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8-4-12, 0100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	(Found) Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	August 14, 2012 0600 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Boulevard at Las Posas Road, Camarillo
VICTIM(S):	Harold Rakowiecki, 60 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Steven M. Ramirez II, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police and Fire Emergency Communications Center (805) 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 08/14/12 at 6:00 a.m. missing adult Harold Rakowiecki was located by Ventura County Sheriff Deputies near the intersection of Ventura Blvd. at Las Posas Rd., in the City of Camarillo. Mr. Rakowiecki was found to be in good health and was reunited with local family members.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search for Mr. Rakowiecki. If you have any further questions, please contact the Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/14/12, 0800 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery (strong-arm)
DATE/TIME:	8-18-12, 1350 Hours
LOCATION:	100 Block of East 5^th Street, Ideal Furniture
VICTIM(S):	Employees of the business
SUSPECT(S):	Male, 20-25 years, 5-7, short black hair, tattoos
LOSS:	Gold metal necklace, $3,400 victim’s estimate
PREPARED BY:	M. Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	M. Meyer, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On 8-18-12, at 1350 hours, a male, 20 to 25 years, 5-7, short black hair, tattoos entered Ideal Furniture, located in the 100 block of East 5^thStreet. This subject asked an employee if he (the subject) could look at a gold metal necklace valued at $3,400 (victim’s estimate). As the employee held the necklace, the subject grabbed the necklace. A struggle ensued with the suspect ultimately taking the necklace and fleeing on foot.

Store employees gave chase but were unable to apprehend the suspect. Employees returned and notified the Oxnard PD. Officers responded and contacted the employees. A search for the suspect was unsuccessful.

An investigation is continuing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8-18-12, 1710 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Oxnard Police Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, September 29, 2012/ 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard Police Department – 251 South C Street, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Commander Andrew Salinas, Special Projects
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Rangel, Public Information Officer (805) 385-7631 alex.rangel@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On September 29, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Oxnard Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Oxnard Police Department located at 251 South C Street. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last April, Americans turned in 552,161—276 tons—of prescription drugs at nearly 5,600 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,300 state and local law enforcement partners. The Oxnard Police Department collected over 1000 pounds during this past collection.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

Four days after the first Take-Back event in September 2010, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain instances. DEA has begun drafting regulations to implement the Act, a process that can take as long as 24 months. Until new regulations are in place, local law enforcement agencies like the Oxnard Police Department and the DEA will continue to hold prescription drug Take-Back events every few months.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Robbery, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and False Imprisonment
DATE/TIME:	08/31/12, 1711 Hours
LOCATION:	2221 Sturgis Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	#1 B/M 30’s tall, thin build, beard and long hair in a bun #2 B/M 30’s tall, thin build, white T-shirt
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Dark color Scion XB or Kia Soul
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7665 jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
UPDATE:
Investigators are releasing the attached photographs of the suspects and suspect vehicle from the attempted robbery that occurred on Friday, August 31, 2012. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information to contact Detective Miranda at (805) 385-7665 or you can remain anonymous by calling our Crime Tip hotline at (805) 486-8362.

Original Text:
On 8-31-12, at about 1700 hours, two black males were observed driving up in a silver Scion XB or Kia Soul and stopping at the business located at 2221 Sturgis Rd. The store was just closing when these subjects entered. One suspect produced a handgun and attempted to obtain money from the clerks. One of the clerks was shot. The suspects fled in the suspect vehicle without taking any property.

The clerk was rushed to Ventura County Medical Center and listed in stable condition.

Anyone with information to the incident and wants to remain anonymous you are urged to call our Crime Tip hotline at 486-8362.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Minor Explosion/Fire
DATE/TIME:	9-20-12, 2156 Hours
LOCATION:	700 Block Arcturas Avenue
VICTIM(S):	None
SUSPECT(S):	None
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Unknown value
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Charles Woodruff
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Charles Woodruff Commander Marty Meyer, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 9-20-12, at about 2156 hours, an Oxnard police officer was conducting an investigative traffic stop in the 700 block of Arcturas Avenue when he heard an explosion nearby. This officer and others responded to storage units in the area and located several units with damage. Oxnard Fire Department personnel were requested responding to the location.

A small number of people in the immediate area were evacuated as a precaution while fire personnel put a small fire out and ensured there were no safety issues. During the Oxnard Fire Department operations and police investigation, a substantial legal marijuana cultivation system was located. Oxnard Code Compliance personnel responded to investigate suspected code violations in other units.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Several persons sustained very minor fire related injuries. None were hospitalized. No arrests were made.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Murder
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, 10/27/12, 2103 Hours
LOCATION:	4300 block Dallas Dr.
VICTIM(S):	Male (NFD)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black SUV
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Jose Velazquez, Detective
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	John Sunia, Detective john.sunia@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 10/27/12, at approximately 2103 hours, officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 4300 block of Dallas Dr. Officers located two shooting victims, one of which sustained significant injuries. Preliminary information shows that an argument occurred prior to the shooting. The suspects were seen fleeing the area in a black colored SUV. One victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was admitted. The investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

Residents with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7650. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Violent Crime Hotline at (8050 982-707 or VenturaCounty Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contact.aspxto submit a tip.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10-28-12, 0714 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle/Weapons/Narcotic Arrests
DATE/TIME:	10/28/12 5:30 pm
LOCATION:	400 Block of South “E” Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Anthony Cervantes, 18 years Oxnard resident 17 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Green 1995 Toyota Tercel, reported stolen
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Officer Vega 5023
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Vega (805) 385-7600 ricardovega@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in the area of Deodar Ave and “C” St. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Officers located the vehicle moments later in the 400 block of South “E” St. Officers located the two suspects that were in the vehicle in a nearby residence. The subjects were found to be on probation with gang terms. The two subjects were also found to be in possession of firearms and ammunition. One of the firearms located was found to be stolen. Suspect Cervantes was booked into the Ventura County Jail for weapon charges. The juvenile was booked into Juvenile Hall for various weapon and narcotic charges. The juvenile was also charged with driving the stolen vehicle.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/29/12 0020 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Residential Burglary
DATE/TIME:	October 31, 2012 / 1030 hours
LOCATION:	500 block La Canada Ave.
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Vicente Perez Hernandez /36 years old/ Resident of Port Hueneme
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Officer Martin Garcia
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Lucy Buttell (805) 385-7605

DETAILS:

On October 31, 2012, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Oxnard PD received a call of a residential burglary in progress in the 500 block of La Canada Ave. When officers arrived they observed a front window with the screen removed. Officers surrounded the victim residence. Vicente Perez Hernandez was detained as he was exiting the residence from a side door. Officers recovered the victim’s property. Hernandez was arrested for residential burglary.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/31/12 – 1800 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 (Knife)
DATE/TIME:	12/09/2012-1915 hours
LOCATION:	Marina West Park 1376 El Portal Way
VICTIM(S):	Julian Lopez, 34 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	10-Hispanic males, approximately 15-18 years, all but two were wearing bandanas over their faces
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steven Funk, 805-385-7796 steven.funk@oxnardpd .org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk, 805-385-7796 steven.funk@oxnardpd .org

DETAILS:
On 12/09/2012, at approximately 1915 hours, victim Lopez responded to the Oxnard Police Department to report a robbery that occurred at Marina West Park. Lopez advised that he is a City of Oxnard, Parks and Recreation employee and had just locked the bathrooms to the park when he was confronted and surrounded by approximately 10 subjects, 8 of them had bandanas covering the bottom portion of their faces. Two other suspects threatened and assaulted victim Lopez while holding knives. These two subjects obtained victim Lopez’s wallet with an unknown amount of cash. Prior to fleeing the area one of the suspects took property from victim Lopez’s city work truck and also vandalized the tires which was parked in area.

All suspects were last seen fleeing towards Novato Dr.

Anyone with information about this investigation should contact the Oxnard Police Department and Detective Steven Funk at (805) 385-7796.

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. Lastly, you can also call the Oxnard Police Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 09, 2012 / 2340 SF