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:	3/28/14 at approximately 2219 hours
LOCATION:	Courtland Street and Clara Street
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic male juvenile, 15 years old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7665 jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 3/28/14 at approximately 2219 hours, Officers responded to a shooting victim in the area of Courtland Street and Clara Street. Officers located a 15 year old Hispanic male with a gunshot wound to his back. The victim was rushed to the Ventura County Medical Center and is listed in serious condition but stable.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. 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.

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:	3/22/14; 1938 hours
LOCATION:	2300 Block of Lassen Street
VICTIM(S):	31 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male adult, tall, ‘stocky’ build, black jacket, black pants



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 2300 Block of Lassen Street regarding a call of shots fired, and a fight. Once on scene, officers located a victim of a shooting inside of a residence. The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male adult, tall, ‘stocky’ building, wearing a black jacket and black pants. There was no further description of the suspect.

Anyone with information is 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. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and
http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3-22-14; 2125 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Anaheim Man, 29, accused of lewd acts with a child
DATE/TIME:	Monday, February 10, 2014, at 10:35 p.m.
LOCATION:	1200 Block of W. Guava Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld due to age of victim
SUSPECT(S):	Mario Alberto Rocio, 29 years of age from Anaheim
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

1320847
(OXNARD, Calif) On Monday, February 10, 2014, at approximately 10:35 p.m., Oxnard Police investigators with the Family Protection Unit arrested Mario Alberto Rocio, 29 years of age of Anaheim on felony child sexual abuse charges. Rocio had engaged in acts of sexual abuse with a child from Oxnard who was under the age of 10.

Rocio is currently being held at Ventura County Jail. His bail was set at $1 million dollars.

Anyone with information about Rocio should call Senior Detective Luis McArthur at (805) 385-7662. 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: February 11, 2014, 11:30 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:	Massage Parlor Compliance Operation/Solicitation Arrests
DATE/TIME:	12-20-13, 1000
LOCATION:	Victoria Oriential Massage @ 144 Deodar Avenue, Oxnard Gentle Care @ 1200 North Ventura Road #A, Oxnard Jade Spa @ 2720 South Ventura Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	So Hyan Baek, 55 year old Oxnard resident Marjorie Rivas, 27 year old Van Nuys resident Young Shin, 44 year old Los Angeles resident



PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Charles Woodruff
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective James Langford – 805-385-7638

DETAILS:

On 12/20/13, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Narcotic and Vice unit conducted massage parlor compliance examinations throughout the City of Oxnard. This was done with the assistance of the Ventura County District Attorney’s office. Police had received multiple complaints about these specific locations. The complaints referred to the solicitation of sex and employees of the massage parlors possibly being under 18 years of age.

The detectives responded to the above listed locations in Oxnard. Through today’s operation, three adults were arrested for Penal Code section 647(b) – Solicitation. If convicted, each person faces up to thirty days in jail, 3 years probation, and a fine.

The Oxnard Police Department takes complaints about this activity seriously and encourages those with information to contact detectives. The Department will conduct more enforcement details like these in the near future to ensure the businesses are operating in compliance with the law. If you have any information on illegal activity such as this in the City of Oxnard and you want to remain anonymous, contact our hotline at (805) 982-7084.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Person
DATE/TIME:	12-19-13 / 1945 hours
LOCATION:	600 Block of Rosalinda Drive
MISSING PERSON:	Nicholas Penaloza, 19 years
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
At 1806 hours, officers responded to a residence in the 600 Block of Rosalinda Drive regarding 19-year old Nicholas Penaloza missing. No crime is suspected.

Nicholas was last seen at his residence around 1745 hours wearing a red shirt, tan shorts, and white sneakers. He is 5-6, 200, with short black hair.

The public is asked to contact the Oxnard Police and Fire Emergency Communications Center, (805) 385-7740, with any information regarding Nicholas’ whereabouts.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-19-13 / 1945 hours

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:	Friday, 11-22-13, 7 PM to 1 AM
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jaime Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jaime Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 jaime.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 22, 2013, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the northbound lanes of Oxnard Blvd. north of Second Street.

Officers screened 789 motorists who passed through the checkpoint and conducted four DUI investigations on drivers who had been drinking alcohol and/or using drugs while driving. Of those investigations, one driver was arrested for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and one driver was arrested for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs and for being in possession of illegal drugs.

Citations were issued to seven drivers for various vehicle code violations. Eight drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, and three vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These DUI operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911. These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/23/13, 0205 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	209(b)(1) PC Kidnapping with intent to commit sexual assault; 288a(c)(2) PC Forced Oral Copulation; 289(a)(1)PC Digital Penetration; 286(c)(2)(A)Sodomy by force; 422 PC Criminal Threats; 243.4(a) PC Sexual Battery with force; 136.1(b)(1)PC Dissuading a victim from reporting a crime.
DATE/TIME:	11/17/13 at approximately 0625 hours
LOCATION:	1700 Block of South Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Gregorio Gomez Lopez, 35 years of age from Oxnard



PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7620, Sharon.Giles@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sr. Detective Dale McAlpine, Investigative Services Bureau (805)385-3921, Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 17, 2013 at approximately 0625 hours, Oxnard Police responded to the 1700 Block of South Oxnard Boulevard in reference to the sexual assault of a female adult. The victim was transported to a near-by hospital where she was treated for minor injuries she sustained during the assault.

On November 17, 2013 at approximately 1830 hours, the suspect was arrested by detectives from the Sexual Assault and Family Protection Unit for the above violations.

Detectives are still investigating the case and request that if anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-3921. 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: November 17, 2013, 2245 hours.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Operation Blankets of Love Fundraiser
DATE/TIME:	February 20th 1000-1400
LOCATION:	Parking Lot Behind Fire Admin. Building 360 W 2nd St Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Danah Palmer (805) 385-7784
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jennifer Streeper jenniferstreeper@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police/Fire Communications Center is hosting a fundraiser for Operation Blankets of Love on February 20th from 10am-2pm. The fundraiser is being held in the parking lot to the rear of the Oxnard Fire Administration Building at 360 W 2nd St in Oxnard. Operation Blankets of Love is a non-profit organization that provides blankets, towels, toys and other necessities for dogs and cats in pet shelters throughout Southern California.

The fundraiser will be collecting new or used blankets, towels and toys for homeless pets. Everyone who makes a donation will receive a voucher for a free rabies vaccination from Oxnard Animal Control. There will also be pets available for adoption, representatives from pet rescue groups in the area, a bake sale and a dog costume contest. Both the Oxnard Police and Fire Departments will be hosting events including a fire exhibition, K9 demonstration and motor officers. Radio station Q104.7 will also be there from 12pm-2pm. If you are unable to make the event you can drop off your donations at Petco in Camarillo or Ventura. For more information www.facebook.com/OxnardPD

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Armed robbery
DATE/TIME	May 9, 2012 at about 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION	Thrifty Gas, 1501 W. Gonzales Road, Oxnard
SUSPECT	Hispanic male, 30-35 years old, blue bandana, black hooded sweatshirt, and jeans
LOSS	Cash
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On May 9, 2012 at about 8:30 p.m. Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the Thrifty Gas located at 1501 W. Gonzales Road regarding a robbery. The gas station attendant said that he was approached by a Hispanic male, 30 – 35 years old wearing a blue bandana, black hooded sweatshirt and jeans. The suspect was armed with a handgun which he used to threaten the employee and demand money.

The suspect fled north on Ventura Road; no suspect vehicle was seen. No one was injured in this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk 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.

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Tip-A-Cop fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Ventura County
DATE/TIME	Tuesday, July 24 from 5 to 9 p.m.
LOCATION	Dominick’s Italian Restaurant 477 North Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org SOVC Regional Director Peggi Preston at (805) 650-7717 or Ppreston@sosc.org

(Oxnard, CA) On Tuesday, July 24, from 5 to 9 p.m., visit Dominick’s Italian Restaurant located at 477 N. Oxnard Boulevard for the annual Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Ventura County. Officers from Oxnard PD will act as “celebrity servers” with all tips becoming tax-deductible donations to Special Olympics Ventura County.

“We are pleased that Special Olympics continues to receive the support of Dominick’s,” states Special Olympics Regional Director Peggi Preston, “and we look forward to another successful evening. All the representatives from Oxnard PD are the greatest!”

Officers will be assisted by Ventura County Special Olympics athletes who help serve food and sell fundraising t-shirts. Athletes are anxious to show off their medals and share their Special Olympics experiences.

For more than twenty-five years, Ventura County law enforcement agencies have been raising tens of thousands of dollars annually allowing Special Olympics Ventura County to offer year round sports training and competition to hundreds of men and women with intellectual disabilities, ages eight years and up, free of charge, in ten sports at more than twenty training sites throughout Ventura County.
For more information on this event and Special Olympics Ventura County contact SOVC Regional Director Peggi Preston at (805) 650-7717 or Ppreston@sosc.org.

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