Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Arrest in sexual assault case – UPDATE
DATE/TIME	Sunday, July 16 at 11:30 p.m.
LOCATION	Ben’s Laundromat 501 Cooper Road, Oxnard
VICTIM	31-year-old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	14-year-old Hispanic male, Oxnard resident
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

(Oxnard, CA) UPDATE – Today at 11:50 a.m., Oxnard PD officers arrested a 14-year-old Hispanic male in this case. His name will not be released because he is a juvenile. The suspect was arrested at his home in Oxnard. He will be charged with false imprisonment (236 PC) and touching an intimate part of another person while that person is unlawfully restrained (243.4(a) PC). He will be booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall today.

Original text of news release
On Sunday July 15, 2012 at about 11:30 p.m., Oxnard police officers were dispatched to Ben’s Laundromat located at 501 Cooper Road in Oxnard regarding a sexual assault committed against a 31-year-old adult female.

The female told officers that she had been inside the laundromat near closing time when a Hispanic male entered the business and sexually assaulted her. Surveillance cameras captured the assault on video. The suspect fled the scene but was described as a Hispanic male, 15 to 18 years old, with short black hair, wearing a blue short-sleeve t-shirt and black shorts.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Luis McArthur at (805) 385-7662. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call 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:	Shots Fired
DATE/TIME:	August 18, 2012 7:38 P.M
LOCATION:	700 block of Cedar Street
SUSPECT(S):	Ricardo Garcia , 24 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Cody Collet (805) 486-6228 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On August 18, 2012 at approximately 7:38 P.M, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Cedar Street regarding shots being fired in the area. When officers arrived they contacted a witness who advised that a male subject fired several shots at a vehicle and then fled into a residence in the 1400 block of South “F” Street.

Officers surrounded the residence and made several announcements for the occupants of the residence to exit. Two occupants exited the residence and told officers that an unknown male subject was inside their residence. When the subject refused to come out of the residence, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s SWAT Team responded. After approximately 30 minutes, the subject, later identified as Ricardo Garcia, exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident.

During a search of the residence, a firearm and several bullets were located inside the residence. None of the residents were injured and they stated that they didn’t know the subject that had entered their residence. Garcia was booked at the Ventura County Jail for various weapon violations.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Collet at (805) 486-6228. 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: 8/19/12, 0130 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 – Multiple thefts from vehicles
DATE/TIME:	10/02/2012, 0214 Hours
LOCATION:	1200 / 1300 Blocks of Gracia Dr.
VICTIM(S):	Multiple victims
SUSPECT(S):	Jeremy Daniel Arevalo , 24 years old, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Officer Ryan Lockner, (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Luis Mancha, Burglary Detective, (805) 385-7664, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 10/02/12 at approximately 0214 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a call of a vehicle burglary in progress in the area of the 1200 block of Gracia Dr. When officers arrived, they observed a subject later identified as Oxnard resident, Jeremy Daniel Arevalo, 24 years, looking through property inside of a vehicle that did not belong to him.

During the investigation, several items in Arevalo’s possession were identified by victims in the area as being stolen from their vehicles. Due to the large amount of property found in Arevalo’s possession it is believed that there are multiple victims that have not yet been identified at this time.

The Oxnard Police Department would also urge citizens to remove valuable items from their vehicles and make certain to close and lock all doors and windows prior to leaving vehicles parked.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7650 or Detective Luis Mancha at (805) 385-7664.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/02/2012, 0556 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Citywide Stolen Vehicle Saturation/Enforcement
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, October 11, 2012, 4:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	Citywide
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer C. Walker, Beat Coordinator, (805) 385-7600, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Randy Latimer, Traffic Unit, (805) 385-7847, [email protected]

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit and District Teams conducted a citywide stolen vehicle saturation/enforcement detail on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 4:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M.

The City of Oxnard experienced a spike in stolen vehicles in the month of August with a majority of those being to open/unlocked vehicles or vehicles that were left running and unattended. Between 08/15/12 and 10/03/12, there were 98 stolen vehicles citywide.

This morning, over 25 district officers, motor officers and traffic service assistants patrolled the city in areas shown to be prone to vehicle thefts and/or stolen vehicles. Citations were issued to 47 drivers for violations of 8-45(a) of the Oxnard City Ordinance “keys in the vehicle with the motor running.”

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct these types of enforcement operations in an effort to reduce the number of stolen vehicles. The Oxnard Police Department would also urge citizens to make certain to close and lock all doors and windows prior to leaving vehicles parked and not leave vehicles unattended while the motor is running.

For any questions related to the saturation/enforcement detail, please contact Senior Officer Crystal Walker at (805) 385-7600. For any questions related to traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at j[email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/11/12 1455 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:	October 25, 2012 at 4:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	3000 Block Albany Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	19-year old male Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Undetermined number of male subjects
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White Nissan Altima with tinted windows
LOSS:	Non life-threatening stab wounds
PREPARED BY:	Officer Guy Hartson, Field Services Bureau, (805) 385-7600, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Charles Woodruff, Violent Crimes Unit, (805) 385-7547, [email protected]

DETAILS:
On October 25, 2012 at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers are dispatched to the 3000 block of Albany Drive reference a fight where subjects were reportedly armed with a hammer and a wrench. Upon arrival, officers located a bloody jacket and learned that a victim was taken to the hospital. Shortly after, officers located the victim at St. John’s Medical Center. A 19-year old male was stabbed a number of times. The injuries are not life–threatening.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Charles Woodruff 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.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 25, 2012 at 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:	Assault With a Deadly Weapon (Stabbing)-Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	12-1-12/1504 hours
LOCATION:	900 Block of South Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	Roberto Alejo (53 years), Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Miguel Angel Silva (20 years), Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer John McBride, Patrol, (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 12-1-12, at approximately 1504 hours, Oxnard patrol officers located wanted subject Miguel Silva, at the intersection of Ventura Road and 9th Street. Silva was arrested for 245 PC-Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Silva had stabbed Roberto Alejo last date in the 900 Block of South Ventura Road.

Date /Time Prepared: December 1, 2012/1622 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspect arrested for the 2011 murder of Gabriel Madrigal
DATE/TIME:	December 30, 2011 2:50 PM December 10, 2012 12:30 PM
LOCATION:	Ninth Street at Hobson Way, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Gabriel Madrigal, 29 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Amaro, 32 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, [email protected] (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, [email protected] (805) 486-6211

DETAILS:
On December 30, 2011 at approximately 1450 hours, officers were dispatched to 1500 block of W. Fifth Street, regarding a shooting victim. When officers arrived they located 29-year-old Gabriel Madrigal who had been shot. It was also determined that the shooting had taken place on Ninth Street at Hobson Way. Madrigal was seated in a vehicle when the shooting occurred and was driven to Fifth Street where emergency medical personnel were summoned. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent extensive surgery. Unfortunately the victim did not survive his injuries.

After a yearlong investigation, Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department arrested 32-year-old Jose Amaro for the murder of Gabriel Madrigal. Although the suspect is a documented gang member, investigators do not believe the incident was gang motivated but rather a dispute over a relationship. Amaro was in custody at the Ventura County Jail on an unrelated felony charge. Amaro’s bail amount has not been set.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases. 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 sitehttp://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspxto submita tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 10, 2012 1:20 PM

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:	January 30, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	1200 Block of Hull Place, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Withheld
PREPARED BY:	Detective Luis McArthur, Public Information Officer (805) 385-7631, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Bob Eckman, Homicide Unit (805) 385-7760,Bob.Eckman @Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On January 30, 2013 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Oxnard police officers were dispatched to possible shots being fired in the area of the 1200 Block of Hull Place. When officers arrived they located two adult females in the area suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The subjects were pronounced dead by emergency responders.

A short time later, a second shooting call was received in the area of the 200 Block of South Marquita Street. When officers arrived there they found an apparent gunshot victim. This subject was pronounced dead by emergency responders.

It appears the two incidents are related. Investigators are attempting to identify all involved subjects and are following up on several leads. There is no immediate threat to public safety in regards to these incidents. Due to the sensitivity of the investigation no further information can be released at this time.

Citizens are reminded that anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7650 or 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 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:	Attempted Murder
DATE/TIME:	2/12/13; 8:15AM
LOCATION:	2800 Block South Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	19 year old Hispanic Male, Oxnard Resident 20 year old Hispanic Male, Oxnard Resident 25 year old Hispanic Male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Steven Anthony Moyle, 24 Years old Oxnard Resident



PREPARED BY:	Detective Cody Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collet, [email protected], 805-486-6228

DETAILS:

On February 12, 2013, at about 0815 hours, Oxnard Police Department officers responded to several calls of a fight/stabbing in the 2800 block of South Ventura. Officers located one stabbing victim in the 700 block of W Kamala St. The other two stabbing victims were located in the 2800 block of Saviers Road. The suspect was seen fleeing into residence in the 700 block of W Kamala St and was taken into custody for the stabbing. The suspect was identified as Steven Moyle. Three victims were identified and all were transported to VCMC for their injuries. During the investigation officers learned the fight may have been over graffiti to a house or an attempted residential burglary at the victims’ house.
Two of the victims were treated for their stab wounds and are listed in stable condition. One victim is in critical condition and in the ICU.
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Cody Collet at (805) 486-6228. 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: 8/1/12 / 2338 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:	2-24-13 / 1505 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Road at 5th Street
VICTIM(S):	John Hueser, 45 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Michael Conner, 47 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer Scott Matalon, Commander Martin Meyer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Martin Meyer [email protected]; (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

On 2-24-13, at approximately 1505 hours, officers were dispatched to the area of Fifth Street and Ventura Road reference subjects disturbing near the dumpster behind the businesses. Upon arrival, officers learned there was a victim with a stab wound inside a laundry mat located at the strip mall.

Officers contacted the victim, John Hueser, 45 years, who had suffered a serious stab wound. The victim was later transported to the Ventura County Medical Center.

Michael Connor, 47 years, was identified as the suspect and arrested at the scene.

Persons with information regarding this assault should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. Or, contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Visit the web site http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2-24-13 / 1813 hours