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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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Results of DUI & driver’s license checkpoint
DATE/TIME	December 9, 2011 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
LOCATION	Location #1: Saviers Rd. @ Bryce Canyon Ave. Location #2: Rose Ave. @ Tiesa Dr.
VICTIM
SUSPECT
WITNESS
SUSPECT VEHICLE
LOSS
PREPARED BY
CONTACT	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator 805-385-7749

DETAILS

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, December 9, 2011, from 7:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.

The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Saviers Rd. at Bryce Canyon Ave. The second checkpoint was held in the southbound lanes of Rose Ave. at Tiesa Dr.

Officers screened 1,232 motorists who passed through the checkpoint locations and conducted seven DUI investigations with drivers who had been drinking alcohol. Five drivers were driving under the influence of alcohol and arrested. One driver was arrested for an outstanding DUI warrant.

Citations were issued to fifty-four drivers for various driver’s license violations at the checkpoint. Thirty-seven drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and three drivers were cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license. Fifteen vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations in an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related collisions on our roadways. 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) through the National Highway Transportation Administration.

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct another multi-location sobriety and license checkpoint on Saturday, December 17, 2011. The checkpoints will be setup at undisclosed locations in Oxnard. They will begin at 7:00 P.M. and end at 3:00 A.M.

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.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Narcotics Search Warrant
DATE/TIME	January 7, 2012 at 7 a.m.
LOCATION	400 block North Grant Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECTS	Salvador Antonio Valdivia, 24, Oxnard resident Orlando Reyes, 28, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Greg Hebert greghebert@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On January 7, 2012, at about 7 a.m, members of the Oxnard PD Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Unit served a narcotics search warrant in the 400 block of North Grant Avenue in Oxnard. The search warrant was the result of a three-month investigation into the sale of rock cocaine at the residence.

During the search of the residence detectives located paraphernalia related to the sale of drugs; more than four ounces of marijuana; three ounces of cocaine; two small-caliber handguns and seized about two thousand dollars for asset forfeiture. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than ten thousand dollars.

Salvador Valdivia, 24, was arrested for possession of cocaine for sale and several weapons violations. Orlando Reyes, 28, was also arrested during the search warrant. Reyes was charged with possession of methamphetamine for sale and three felony warrants.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7637. 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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John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member in possession of firearm
DATE/TIME:	April 26, 2010/2000
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley and Jefferson Square
VICTIM(S):	None
SUSPECT(S):	Eric Hartman, 31 year old male, Oxnard resident Audree Urango, 24 year old female, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo

DETAILS:

On April 26, 2010, at approximately 1600 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on a 1991 Honda Accord in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Jefferson Square.

During the investigation, Police Service Dog, “Cody” was used to assist in searching the car. Cody indicated that there was possible contraband in the vehicle and during the subsequent search, a loaded 380 caliber machine pistol and a small amount of controlled substance were located.

Eric Hartman and Audree Urango were arrested for a variety of weapon charges. Hartman was additionally charged with drug charges and violation of the gang injunction.

Hartman and Urango were booked into the Ventura County Jail.

Eric Hartman is a known gang member.