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

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.