INCIDENT:	New Oxnard Crime Prevention Signs Unveiled
DATE/TIME:	4/27/09
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Officer Ken Klopman, Downtown Beat Coordinator

DETAILS: 

As an added measure to keep the public informed and aware, the Oxnard Police Department has unveiled its latest tool to combat opportunity crimes. Crime prevention signs reminding drivers to lock their car doors and remove valuables from plain sight have been installed starting in the downtown area of Oxnard. Nine signs have already been posted on N. Fifth St. between B St. and C St. (near the Carnegie Museum) and in the new Oxnard Transportation Center long-term parking lot on East Fifth St. Three more signs will soon be posted at the entrances of the downtown parking structure at Third St. and B St.

“It’s far too easy for criminals when car doors are left unlocked. And even if the thief finds nothing of value in the car, they’ve certainly unnerved the vehicle owner and left them with a sense of intrusion,” said Sr. Officer Ken Klopman, Beat Coordinator for the Downtown Central Business District. “Moreover, motorists unwittingly take away the guess work for criminals when they leave valuables in plain view in their locked cars. Purses, computers, GPS devices, mobile phones, and shopping bags are easy prey for burglars who can easily shatter a car window to reach the goods,” Klopman said. Therefore motorists should not only close their windows and lock their cars, but they should remove valuables, or at least hide them from plain view by securing items under car seats, in the glove box, or in the trunk. “Criminals are far more likely to target vehicles when they can see that the ‘prize’ is a sure thing. They know they’re not risking detection and arrest for nothing.”

While these signs have so far been posted at publicly-owned locales, the crime prevention signs are also available for purchase for business and property owners. “We’d encourage owners and managers of residential complexes, shopping centers, and other businesses to partner with the Oxnard Police Department by purchasing these signs at our cost and posting the signs on their properties to remind their residents, customers, employees, and other visitors of these very simple steps they can take to help combat vehicle crime in the city,” Klopman said.

The 18”x24” signs are professionally screen printed on .063” rust-proof aluminum and are finished with a protective anti-graffiti coating that resists fading and will give the sign a life-expectancy of 10 or more years. Signs are available by contacting Sr. Officer Ken Klopman at the Downtown Police Storefront, 328 S. B St., Oxnard or by calling (805) 385-8212. The cost is $45 per sign excluding installation hardware and labor.

Example signs in English and Spanish.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	D.U.I Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	11-15-10/1906 Hours
LOCATION:	Offshore Street and Navy Lane, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	City of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Chris Larry Larsen, 42 years, Oxnard
WITNESS(ES):	(Name Withheld)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Blue 1987 Ford Ranger Pick-up
LOSS:	City Property Damage
PREPARED BY:	Officer Patrick Blanche
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Robert Cox, 805-385-7600 (Watch Commander)

DETAILS:

On November 15, 2010, at approximately 1906 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department, along with EMS personnel, responded to the 1000 block of Offshore Street after receiving a call of a single vehicle collision that had rolled over in the intersection of Offshore Street and Navy Lane. Upon arrival officers found that the vehicle, a Blue 1987 Ford Ranger Pick-up, had collided with a street sign and tree located in the center of the roundabout within the intersection. The driver of the Ford, Chris Larsen and his female passenger, Loriann Alsdurf, 42 years old of Oxnard, were observed standing in the vehicle which was found on its side. EMS personnel extricated Larsen and his passenger from the vehicle.

An investigation revealed that Larsen was driving eastbound on Offshore Street towards the intersection of Navy Lane. Witnesses stated that they observed Larsen operating the motor vehicle at a high rate of speed just south Sea Air Park. The Ford was observed colliding with the roundabout and rolling over until it stopped 15 feet east of the intersection. Larsen exhibited signs and symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. Larsen was later transported to V.C.M.C. for treatment of minor injuries. Larsen was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol (D.U.I) His passenger was released at the scene.

INCIDENT:	Assault with Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:	12-06-2009 at 9:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	Hemlock Street and Victoria Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM/S:	16 year-old male from Port Hueneme
SUSPECT/S:	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Tom Chronister, Commander

DETAILS: 

On 12-06-09 at 9:15 p.m., Oxnard police received a call of a possible assault that occurred at the shopping center at Hemlock and Victoria. Officers located evidence of the crime in front of the abandoned grocery store in the 3700 block of West Hemlock Street.

The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of minor stab wounds to the lower body.

The motive for this crime is unclear. No suspect information was provided by the victim.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Oxnard police Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

An investigation is continuing.