Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking / Robbery
DATE/TIME:	February 22, 2014 / 8:32 P.M.
LOCATION:	535 Cooper Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Three male Oxnard residents
SUSPECT(S):	3- Hispanic males, 20-30 years, 1 thin, 1 medium, 1 heavy, wearing grey or light colored hoodies
VEHICLE(S):	Blue 2004, Chevy Malibu License Plate # 4RNG587
LOSS:	Vehicle and Cash
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Alex Arnett, Detective Sergeant 805-486-6211 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On February 22, 2014, at about 2032 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 400 block of N. Garfield Avenue to contact victims who were robbed and carjacked while they were sitting in a vehicle at the rear of 535 Cooper Road. The victims told the officers that they were sitting in a vehicle, a blue 2004, Chevy Malibu license plate # 4RNG587, at the rear of the business when they were confronted by three male suspects. The suspects ordered them out of the car and demanded cash. All three victims gave the suspects cash totaling $520. One of the suspects held a knife to the car owner and demanded his keys. Once given the keys, the suspects got into the victim’s car and fled.

The suspects were described as three (3) Hispanic males, 20-30 years, one thin build, one medium build, and one heavy build, wearing grey or light colored hoodies.

There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call 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.

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 Carjacking Suspects
DATE/TIME:	2/25/14 at appoximately 1635 hrs.
LOCATION:	100 Block of N. Hayes Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	20-year old Oxnard resident 23-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Eric Dominguez, 21-year old, Transient Mario Perez, 21-year old, Oxnard resident Hernan Hernandez, 18-year old, Oxnard resident 16-year old juvenile, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7665 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 2/25/14, at approximately 1635 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of North Hayes Avenue regarding a carjacking that had just occurred. Two victims told officers that several Hispanic males attacked them by kicking and punching them. During the assault, one of the victims fell to the ground. The suspects rummaged through his pockets and removed his car keys. The other victim said one of the suspects brandished a knife at him and demanded his money and wallet. The suspects then fled the area with the victim’s vehicle and property.

While officers were investigating the carjacking crime, several 911 calls were received of a traffic collision in the 1600 block of Universe Circle. The vehicle involved in the collision matched the description of the carjacked vehicle.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) arrived at the scene of the vehicle collision and observed several subjects fleeing on foot. Four subjects were apprehended by police and positively identified by witnesses and the victims as the suspects that committed the carjacking. The suspects were identified as 21-year old Eric Dominguez (Transient), 21-year old Mario Perez of Oxnard, 18-year old Hernan Hernandez of Oxnard, and a 16-year old juvenile of Oxnard (name withheld due to age). Eric Dominguez is a documented Colonia Chiques gang member and has been served with the Colonia Chiques gang injunction.

All four suspects were arrested for carjacking with the special allegation that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

The 16-year old juvenile is one of two suspects in a foiled robbery attempt that took place on 2/23/14 at 1930 hours. In that incident, the juvenile along with an adult attempted to rob a patron at gunpoint inside the Guadalajara Café, located at 166 North Hayes Avenue in Oxnard. The adult suspect was arrested and charged with robbery. The juvenile is now facing robbery charges for his role in the incident at the Guadalajara Café.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to investigate both these cases in hopes of identifying other individuals that might be involved in these crimes.

If anyone has information about these incidents, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department 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 this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/25/14 @ 0930 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:	03/14/2014 5:44 a.m.
LOCATION:	Ramada Inn, 1001 East Channel Islands Boulevard, Oxnard, CA 93030
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	White male adult
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of money
PREPARED BY:	Alex Rangel, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, (805) 486-6211, [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 03/14/2014 at approximately 5:44 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at the Ramada Inn. Officers contacted the clerk who confirmed the suspect forced his way into the business through a side door. The suspect threatened the clerk as a way to force the clerk to open the safe. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and left the business.

The suspect was described as a white male adult, 5’-9”, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with dark colored jeans.

Persons with information regarding this crime are encouraged to 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: 03/14/2014 8:00 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:	Suspicious Device
DATE/TIME:	3-14-14 1106 a.m.
LOCATION:	1041 N. A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
VICTIM(S):	None
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Charles Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department 805-385-7740

DETAILS:
A suspicious device was found in the alley at 1041 N. A Street. The item located was found to be a grenade that was in a plastic bag. Approximately 15 people were evacuated for safety concerns. No one was injured during the evacuation.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad responded to assist with the investigation. The grenade was found to be inert. The Bomb Squad took possession of the grenade and later destroyed it.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3-14-14 2:20 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 Vehicle and Kidnap
DATE/TIME:	3-17-14 / 0557 hours
LOCATION:	3800 Block of Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	Four-year old female
SUSPECT(S):	“Young male,” heavy build
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
STOLEN VEHICLE:	Black 2003 Ford Mustang 2-door 6PRN729
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Luis McArthur, (805) 385-7662 [email protected]

DETAILS:

At 0557 hours, officers responded to the 3800 Block of Saviers Road regarding a stolen vehicle. Officers learned a mother had left a black 2003 Ford Mustang 2-door, 6PRN729, running while she went to go get a co-worker from inside a nearby apartment. The mother’s four-year old daughter was left in the unlocked vehicle. Seconds later, the mother “heard tires squealing.” When she went outside, her daughter was about 150 yards down the street and walking back. The child had not been harmed. The Ford Mustang was gone.

Officers are looking for the stolen vehicle and a “young male” with a heavy build. The charges are stolen vehicle (10851 CVC) and kidnap (207 PC).

The mother was cited for child endangerment (273(a)(b) PC).

The Oxnard Police Department emphasizes children should never be left unattended in a motor vehicle. And, about 25% of vehicles stolen in Oxnard have keys left in them. Vehicles should be locked and all keys accounted for.

An investigation is continuing.

Date / Time Prepared: 3-17-14 / 0800 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
DATE/TIME:	4/14/14; 1744 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block Pericles Place
VICTIM(S):	25 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	2 Hispanic Males, age 20-25

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Blue/Green 4 door compact car

PREPARED BY:	Officer K. MacArthur
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:

On 4/14/14 at approximately 1744 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 1800 block of Pericles Place. Police and EMS arrived and located the victim who had been stabbed multiple times. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for medical treatment, where he was listed in stable condition.

Preliminary investigation indicated that the two suspects asked for the victim by name, and a struggle ensued leaving the victim with multiple stab wounds. The suspects fled in a small compact car.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are 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 email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/14/14 at 1940 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a deadly weapon – stabbing
DATE/TIME:	4/14/14 at appr. 2220 hours
LOCATION:	1400 Block South Oxnard Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Jorge Manuel Magana, 23 year old Oxnard Resident Albert Waldren, 24 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown



PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Scott Coe (805) 385-7796 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 4/14/14 at approximately 2220 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to 1400 South Oxnard Boulevard reference a stabbing. When officers arrived they located two males that had stab wounds. The victims were identified as 23 year old Jorge Manuel Magana and 24 year old Albert Waldren. Waldren and Magana were transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. Waldren was listed in serious but stable condition, while Magana was listed in critical condition and was set to undergo emergency surgery.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit are currently investigating this case. There is no clear indication as to how or why the stabbing occurred.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are 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 this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/15/14 at 0140 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
DATE/TIME:	4/18/14; 0751 hours
LOCATION:	1500 Block of Kipling Court
VICTIM(S):	Carlos Ramos, 29 years
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Rob Flinn
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	See below

DETAILS:
On 4-18-14 at 0751 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of stabbing victim at the 1500 block of Kipling Court. Officers arrived and found the victim, Ramos, who had suffered from three minor stab wounds. Ramos was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for his non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers learned that the suspects may have been an acquaintance of Ramos. However, no arrest in relation to the stabbing has been made. Two vehicles associated with the suspects were located and impounded by police.

If anyone has additional information, they are asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If persons wish to remain anonymous, they should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/18/14 1041 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
DATE/TIME:	4/25/14 at 2308 Hours
LOCATION:	100 Block of Frank Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Ramiro Vargas, 35 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jess Aragon (805) 385-7547 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 4/25/14 at approximately 2308 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Frank Avenue reference a disturbance. When officers arrived they learned that a male identified as Ramiro Vargas had been stabbed. Vargas was transported to Saint John’s Hospital with minor injuries.

Officers learned that an unknown number of males confronted Vargas at his residence. The confrontation turned physical and a fight ensued. At some point during the fight, the victim was stabbed. Officers and detectives are investigating the incident. The reason for the altercation is still undetermined.

If anyone has information about this incident 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/26/14 at 0258 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
DATE/TIME:	4/27/14; 1304 hours
LOCATION:	5300 Cypress Road
VICTIM(S):	78 year old Oxnard resident; name withheld pending notification of next of kin
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown



PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Gordon Currie, (805) 200-5682 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 04/27/14 at approximately 1304 hours, officers were dispatched to a possible shooting victim in the 5300 block of Cypress Road. When they arrived they located a male subject inside of a parked vehicle. The victim had been shot at least one time and died as a result of his injuries.

The subject was a 78 year old Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. This is Oxnard’s sixth homicide of the year. The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward 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 Gordon Currie at (805) 200-5682. 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: 04/27/14, 1800 Hours