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 and injured
DATE/TIME:	Monday, September 1, 2014 at 9:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	1500 Block of East Second Street, Oxnard, CA
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Field Services Bureau luismcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7746
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Field Services Bureau luismcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7746

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) On Monday, September 1, 2014, at about 9:10 p.m., a man was shot in the street in the 1500 block of East Second Street in Oxnard. He was shot at least once and is expected to survive his injuries. There are few details on the shooting.

The man was transported to Ventura County Medical Center. There are no suspects in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone witnessed this shooting or has any information about this case, please call the Oxnard Police Department’s Communication Center at (805) 385-7740 at anytime. 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.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 2, 2014 at 1 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:	Arrest of Post Release Offender for Burglary
DATE/TIME:	09/07/2014 4:18 P.M
LOCATION:	4300 Block S. A St.
SUSPECT(S):	Reyes Cardona, 42 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Rob Flinn

DETAILS:

On September 7, 2014 at approximately 4:18 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to the area of the 4300 block of South A Street reference a subject who was observed by neighboring witnesses breaking into an occupied residence.

The subject, identified as Reyes Cardona, was observed by police attempting to flee the area. He was arrested after a brief chase and taken into custody without incident. Cardona is in the Post Release Offender (PRO) program.

The Post Release Offender Program was 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 are not considered.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an example of a witness who saw a crime occurring, called the police, and provided the appropriate information. Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 7, 2014 at 6:30 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:	Stolen property recovered – man arrested
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, September 8, 2014, 11:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 Block of Frank Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Ramiro Vargas, 35 years, from Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Field Services Bureau luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7746
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Nathan Martin, Investigative Services Bureau nathan.martin@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7755

(OXNARD, Calif) – On Sunday, September 8, 2014, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Oxnard Police Officer Jack Martin saw Ramiro Vargas riding an off road motorcycle in the area of Frank Avenue and Samuel Avenue in Oxnard. The officer stopped Vargas because the motorcycle did not have any lights on at night and was not registered. The motorcycle turned out to be stolen. Vargas had a small amount of methamphetamine.

Vargas was on probation and officers searched his house and found it to be full of items confirmed were stolen from recent commercial burglaries. Some of the items recovered included plumbing wrenches, compressors, jack hammers, hacksaws, spray paint, rolls of copper wire and bicycles among other tools and electronics. Officers found a large amount of methamphetamine in his room as well.

Vargas was arrested and booked at Ventura County Jail on multiple counts of burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, and theft of a motorcycle. His bail is set at $50,000

Detectives from the Property Crimes Unit are still investigating this case and believe that Vargas may be responsible for other burglaries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Nathan Martin at (805) 385-7755. 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: September 9, 2014, 12:15 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:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	9/9/14 at approximately 2040 hours
LOCATION:	960 North Ventura Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Nathaniel Willis, 25 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Three to four unknown Hispanic males, late 20’s to early 30’s
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 9/9/14 at approximately 2040 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a stabbing victim in the parking lot at 960 North Ventura Road. Police offices and EMS personnel found the victim, 23 year old Nathaniel Willis, suffering from numerous stab wounds. Willis was transported to the Ventura County Medical center in serious but stable condition.

According to statements obtained by police, the victim was attacked by three to four suspects that were described as Hispanic males in their late 20’s to early 30’s. The suspects fled the area after the attack. The motive for the assault is unknown at this time.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective John Brisslinger at (805) 486-6297. 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: 9/9/14 at 2306 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	9-16-14 / 2143 hours
LOCATION:	2400 block of Grapevine Dr.
VICTIM(S):	59-year old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Scott Carlson, 56-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jess Aragon, (805) 385-7547, jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 9-16-14, at approximately 2143 hours, officers of the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a stabbing victim in the 2400 block of Grapevine Dr. Officers arrived and contacted the victim who sustained two stab wounds to his abdomen. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment.

The victim identified the suspect as Scott Carlson, 56-year old Oxnard resident. The victim advised he was involved in an argument with the suspect and was stabbed during the altercation. The victim’s injuries were initially believed to be life threatening. The victim has since been stabilized and listed in serious condition.

Carlson was contacted by officers at the scene and arrested for 245 PC. Carlson was later booked into the Ventura County Main Jail. An investigation is continuing.

Persons with additional information may 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9-17-14 / 0220 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police announce results of 2014 community survey
DATE/TIME:	May 27, 2014 through June 18, 2014
LOCATION:	Citywide Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department partnered once again with California Lutheran University to administer a Community Survey to assess and evaluate public safety perceptions, interactions, service, and experiences. Like its 2010 predecessor, this survey used an academic scientific method to obtain a representative sample from our city population. Every neighborhood in Oxnard – north, south, east, and west – was surveyed, and the survey was available in both English and Spanish.

The survey instrument and data collection instructions were created to provide a representative sample of our diverse community and population. The steps for data collection as designed by Dr. Jamshid Damooei, Co-Director of the Center for Leadership & Values at the Cal Lutheran University School of Management, ensured that every household in Oxnard had the same chance of being a respondent. The Oxnard Police Community Survey and data collection instructions help yield a 3% margin of error and a confidence level of 99%.

“It is important to continuously evaluate and assess our job and service to the community. The data we collected provides valuable information from the public on police services, and allows for us to see longitudinal changes in survey themes since the last survey was administered, and further informs our priorities moving forward,” said Jeri Williams, Oxnard Chief of Police.

As Professor Damooei presented at tonight’s Oxnard City Council meeting (October 28, 2014), the Oxnard Police is confident that the survey proved to be an objective means to determine the community’s perception of police services, and will provide the Department with the ability to assess how we can continue to further our Department’s Mission Statement: Protecting our Community with Exceptional Service.

The entire survey report is available on-line at the Oxnard Police Department website: http://www.oxnardpd.org/documents/2014survey.pdf

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 28, 2014, 6:00 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:	Attempted Robbery and Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	November 2, 2014 at 9:04 pm
LOCATION:	400 Block of Teakwood Street
VICTIM(S):	25-year-old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	#1, HM, 20’s wearing a blue or black hooded sweatshirt #2, HM, 20’s wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant David Walker (805) 385-7600 david.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 2, 2014 at 9:04 pm, Oxnard Police officers were called regarding an attempted robbery and stabbing that had occurred in the area of the 400 block of Teakwood Street.

The victim, a 25-year-old Oxnard resident, told officers that he was assaulted as suspects attempted to take property from him. During the incident, the victim suffered several non-life threatening stab wounds. He was treated at a local hospital for his injuries. The suspects were described as two Hispanic males in their 20’s wearing hooded sweatshirts and armed with a knife.

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 further information regarding this incident or similar incidents may remain anonymous and are encouraged to contact 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 e-mail.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	12/15/14 at approx. 1:35 a.m.
LOCATION:	700 block of South Oxnard Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	35 year old male, Oxnard resident 35 year old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 12/15/14 at approximately 0130 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South Oxnard Boulevard reference a shooting victim. Officers found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The male was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center with life threatening injuries. The male victim is currently in ICU and is still listed in

Several minutes later, a female called 911 to report that she had been shot. The female was at the Denny’s on North Oxnard Boulevard. Oxnard police officers and EMS personnel responded to the Denny’s restaurant. The female was transported to Saint John’s Hospital with a serious, but non-life threatening gunshot wound to her leg.

According to witnesses, an unknown male walked up to a group of people in a parking lot in the 700 block of South Oxnard Boulevard and shot the male victim as he was talking to friends. The female was shot in the leg as she attempted to flee the shooting scene. Investigators believe the male was the intended victim and that the female was not. The motive for the shooting is not known and investigators are continuing with the investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting, or has information about the shooting is encouraged to call Detective Scott Coe at(805) 385-7796. 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: 12/15/14 0730 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Update Shooting Victim Succumbs to Injuries
DATE/TIME:	12/15/14 at approximately 1:34 a.m.
LOCATION:	700 block of South Oxnard Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	35-year old male, Oxnard resident 35-year old female, Out of state resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown male wearing dark clothing
PREPARED BY:	Eric S. Sonstegard, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Bob Eckman (805) 385-7760 bob.eckman@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Since yesterday morning, Oxnard Police Department Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) and the Major Crimes Unit have been investigating an incident that left a 35-year old female with a gunshot wound to her leg and a 35-year old male with multiple gunshot wounds. The male victim had been receiving critical care at the Ventura County Medical Center for his numerous injuries. Late last night, the male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld until his family can be notified.

This is Oxnard’s tenth homicide of 2014 and the fourth in the last five (5) weeks. There are no indications that any of these four (4) homicides are connected in any way. The motive for this homicide is not known and investigators are continuing with the investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting, or has information about the shooting is encouraged to call Detective Bob Eckman at (805) 385-7760. 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: 12/16/14 1300 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation

DATE/TIME:

January 14, 2015, 8:30 a.m.

LOCATION:

5200 block of Perkins Road, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Pending Confirmation and Release by Coroner

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Commander Andrew Salinas, (805) 385-7756
andrew.salinas@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Detective Martin Perez, (805) 385-7680
martin.perez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 14, 2015, at approximately 5:30 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a call of shots fired in the 5200 block of Perkins Road. Upon arrival, officers located a male shooting victim in a parked vehicle. Medical personnel attended to the victim who ultimately died as a result of his injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates this was not gang related or an act of random violence. The Oxnard Police Department is currently working with the Coroner’s Office in order to positively identify the male victim. The identity of the deceased person as well as the cause and manner of death will be released by the Ventura County Coroner’s Office. As of this release, no suspect(s)have been identified and the motive remains unknown.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Martin Perez (805) 385-7680. 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:
January 14, 2015, 1730 hours