Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Collision: Pedestrian Struck by Train
DATE/TIME:	January 16, 2015, 9:25 PM
LOCATION:	800 block of North Oxnard Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld pending notification of the family
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brett A. Smith (805) 3857600 brett.smith@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On January 16, 2015, at about 9:25 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the train tracks along the 800 block of N. Oxnard Boulevard in reference to a subject being struck by a moving train. The victim was found deceased.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was walking northbound on the railroad tracks when she was struck by the moving train.

The name of the deceased victim is being withheld pending notification of her family.

If anyone has information about this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at
805-385-7600. The investigation is ongoing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Collision and Arrest of DUI Driver
DATE/TIME:	January 18, 2015 / 0100 hours
LOCATION:	Vineyard Avenue @ Heather Street
SUSPECT:	Darrah Caprarelli, 23 years, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	Silver, 1979 Jeep Cherokee
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Tom Martin (805) 385-7749 thomas.martin@oxnardpd.org

On Sunday, January 18, 2015, at about 1:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Heather Street in reference to an injury traffic collision.

At the scene, officers found that a Jeep Cherokee, driven by Darrah Caprarelli, was traveling westbound on Vineyard Avenue and rear-ended a parked sport utility vehicle. This collision caused the SUV to collide into two additional vehicles parked along the shoulder. All of the vehicles involved sustained extensive damage.

Driver Caprarelli was treated at the scene for minor injuries and was arrested on suspicion of DUI as her blood alcohol level was found to be over three times the legal limit of .08. Caprarelli was also driving with a suspended driver’s license stemming from a previous DUI conviction. She was booked into the Ventura County Jail. There were no other injuries as a result of this collision.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind everyone to report drunk drivers by calling 911.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Thomas Martin at 805-385-7749 or via email at thomas.martin@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 18, 2015 at 0500 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 Robbery Victim Stabbed, including suspect composite sketch.
DATE/TIME:	1/19/15 at approximately 1723 hours
LOCATION:	600 block of Teresa Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Saul Anchando, 26 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Hispanic male, 5’-7” tall, thin build, mid 30’s,shaved head, no facial hair, black and gray tattoos on his neck and arms, dark colored baggy shirt, baggy blue jeans, white and black Converse “Chuck Taylor” shoes, medium complexion
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 1/19/15 at approximately 1723 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to a stabbing victim in the 600 block of Teresa Street. The victim, 26 year old Saul Anchando, was stabbed in the chest and transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center in grave condition. Anchando underwent emergency surgery and is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) listed in critical condition.

According to witnesses, Anchando was riding his bike with his brother when the suspect approached them. The suspect grabbed an HP laptop notebook computer Anchando was holding and fled on foot. Anchando ran after the suspect to retrieve his property. The suspect turned and stabbed Anchando in the chest. The suspect then fled the area with the computer.

Investigators from the Oxnard police department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the scene and began investigating the incident. Investigators learned that the suspect stole a brand new HP 15-r029wm black Notebook computer laptop from the victim. Here are pictures of the same model HP Notebook stolen by the suspect:

This morning, a witness to the incident sat with a police composite sketch artist and was able to provide information of what the suspect looked like. Attached is a copy of the composite drawing of the suspect.

Once again, the suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’-7” tall, thin build, mid 30’s,shaved head, no facial hair (clean shaven), black and gray tattoos on his neck and arms, dark colored baggy shirt, baggy blue jeans, white and black Converse “Chuck Taylor” shoes, medium complexion. We are asking the public not to confront persons who they believe look similar to the composite drawing. You are asked to contact the Oxnard police department by calling 911 so a police officer can make contact with the person.

VCU investigators are also looking to interview a potential witness to the crime. The potential witness was driving a champagne colored 2000-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe or GMC Yukon, with dark tinted windows and black after-market rims. This vehicle was seen driving on Teresa Street towards the direction of the robbery seconds before the incident occurred. The occupants of this vehicle are asked to call Detective Jonathan Ballow at (805) 288-3289. You can call and remain anonymous, but still provide valuable information to assist investigators.

Anyone else with information about the robbery and stabbing, as well as the suspect in this case, is highly encouraged to contact Detective Jonathan Ballow at (805) 288-3289. 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: 1/20/15 1500 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Crime Alert: Auto Theft Prevention
DATE/TIME:	January 22, 2015
LOCATION:	Citywide
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Auto Theft Detective enrique.alvarez@oxnardpd.org, 805-385-7605

DETAILS:In the month of December 2014, the City of Oxnard experienced a 30% increase in stolen vehicles throughout the city. In December 2013, the City of Oxnard had 63 cars stolen compared to December 2014 in which we had 82 vehicles stolen.

It appears the increase is due to the colder weather and people leaving the vehicle engine running. Oxnard Police have found that of all vehicles being stolen, 25% are due to individuals leaving their vehicles parked, unattended, and with the engine running.

In the weeks ahead, Oxnard Police officers will be enforcing a City of Oxnard ordinance which states that no one is to leave a car running unattended. A $65.00 citation will be placed on vehicles that are left running unattended and the keys to the vehicles will be taken to the Oxnard Police Department, at which time the owner of the vehicle will have to come to the police department to retrieve their car keys.

Below are tips to assist with preventing vehicle thefts.

• Do not leave your keys in your car, on or off. If your car is left on to warm up, stay with your car. Your car can easily be taken if you are not there to watch it.

• Make sure to lock your vehicles, use an anti-theft device if available, and do not leave spare keys in the vehicle.

• Do not leave any valuable items in your car. These items are a temptation for someone to break your window and steal your property.

• Make note of suspicious persons and vehicles (including license plates). Dispatchers will ask for this critical information to better assist responding officers.

• Do not park in dark alleys or areas with low-light. Park in well-lit areas – in a garage, if possible.

Oxnard Police encourages our community to immediately report any suspicious activity. Call 911 or (805) 385-7740 from any phone. Spanish translators are available for Spanish speaking individuals who call to report a crime.

Persons with additional information on any auto theft related incidents are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department Detective Enrique Alvarez, Detective Rocky Marquez or Senior Officer Buttell at (805) 385-7650.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	January 25, 2015 / 0209 hours
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Blvd. and Cloyne Street
SUSPECT(S):	Carlos Orozco, 20 years old, Santa Barbara Resident Hector Vergara Flores, 27 years old, Santa Barbara Resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver Chevrolet Silverado
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Denise Shadinger

DETAILS:
On Sunday, January 25, 2015, at 2:08 AM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department assisted in a multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The pursuit originated in the Los Angeles area after the stolen vehicle was involved in a non-injury hit and run traffic collision. The stolen vehicle was pursued by LAPD and CHP officers to the City of Ventura. Ventura Police Department took over the pursuit in the City of Ventura and pursued the vehicle into the City of Oxnard. Oxnard Police officers took over the pursuit at Channel Islands Blvd and C Street.

The pursuit terminated at the intersection of Channel Islands Blvd and Cloyne Street when the driver stopped the vehicle and fled on foot. The driver, Carlos Orozco, was apprehended with the assistance of a police canine. The passenger, Hector Vergara Flores, also fled on foot and was apprehended by officers after a short foot pursuit.

The vehicle, a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado, was reported stolen from the City of Santa Barbara. It sustained moderate damage from the hit and run traffic collision and the use of a spike strip during the pursuit.

Orozco was treated for minor injuries from the police canine. He was arrested by LAPD for felony evading and driving a stolen vehicle. Flores was arrested by LAPD for an outstanding warrant.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 25, 2015, 0500 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest, Post Release Offender
DATE/TIME:	3-9-15 / 0345 hours
LOCATION:	1200 Block of North Oxnard Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	None
SUSPECT(S):	Marc Davis, 51 years, Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 3-9-15, at 0345 hours, officers responded to a call of a possible fight at a 24-hour restaurant located in the 1200 Block of North Oxnard Boulevard. Responding officers noticed one subject, later identified as Marc Davis, 51 years, Oxnard resident, walking away from the disturbance to the rear of the restaurant. Davis attempted to hide behind a parked SUV. One officer then heard the sound of metal hitting the pavement. Davis was contacted and a loaded small caliber handgun was located near the SUV’s right rear tire. Davis was arrested.

Officers learned Davis is Post Release Offender (PRO) and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. The handgun was registered to another person. Davis was arrested for 25850(a)(4) PC, prohibited person in possession of a firearm, a felony, 25850(a)(6) PC, person in possession of a firearm not registered to them, a misdemeanor, and because of his PRO status was placed on a ten-day hold per 3454 PC.

The Post Release Offender (PRO) Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 (the “2011 Public Safety Realignment”), effective October 1, 2011, mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious, or non-sex offenses serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison.

At the beginning of 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST was to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3-9-15 / 0716 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest Warrant Service
DATE/TIME:	3/25/15 at Approximately 0400 Hours
LOCATION:	400 Block of West Fourth Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Names Withheld
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 3/25/15 at approximately 0400 hours, officers assigned to the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, along with agents from the DEA, served an arrest warrant in the 400 block of West Fourth Street. Two individuals were arrested for outstanding felony warrants. There were no reported injuries. The names of the arrested persons are being withheld due to an ongoing criminal investigation.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sending harmful material to a minor Luring a minor with the intent to commit sexual acts Oral Copulation of a minor Sexual Penetration of a minor
DATE/TIME:	3/25/15 12:30 P.M.
LOCATION:	4000 Block of South Rose Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	17 year old female – name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Aaron Scarborough, 33 year old male
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit (FPU) Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7620
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Kevin Adair, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit (FPU) Kevin.Adair@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7663

DETAILS: On 3/25/15, after a month long investigation, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit (FPU) arrested Aaron Scarborough. He was identified as allegedly sending harmful matter to a minor, luring a minor with the intent to commit sexual acts and engaging in sexual acts with a minor. These acts were committed in the City of Oxnard with a 17 year old female that he met on-line. Scarborough was booked into Ventura County Jail with bail set at $50,000.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to protecting the safety of our youth and the continuing investigation of these crimes against children will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted.

Anyone with information regarding Aaron Scarborough is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Adair with the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7663.

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: 04/01/15 9:00 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:	Ex-Felon in Possession of a Loaded Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	04-09-15 2231 hours
LOCATION:	508 West Hill St. Oxnard Ca.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Alberto Lopez (19 years), Oxnard resident Pedro Collazo (19 years), Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jack Kujawa, 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Jack Kujawa, 385-7600

DETAILS:

On the above date and time Oxnard PD patrol officers responded to the above location regarding gang members drinking and disturbing. Upon their arrival the above two subjects fled from the officers on foot. The suspects were apprehended a short distance away. Upon contact with the police Pedro Collazo discarded a loaded handgun. Pedro Collazo was arrested for being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, possession of methamphetamine, under the influence of a controlled substance, and resisting arrest. Jesus Lopez was arrested for resisting arrest.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 04-09-15 / 2338 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	April 26, 2015 / 1800-0000 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Sunday, April 26, 2015, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking driver’s for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

The Oxnard Police Department wants all drivers to think before you drive and if you choose to drink, don’t drive. So far this year, Oxnard Police officers have arrested 67 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs on Sundays and have investigated 19 alcohol and/or drug related crashes on Sundays alone.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Nearly 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to The Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 25, 2015 / 1820 hours