Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Arrest of residential burglary suspect
DATE/TIME	February 25, 2012 at 5:17 a.m.
LOCATION	2000 South “K” Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT	Javier Romo, 23, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Sgt. Steven Ramirez II Steven.Ramirez@Oxnardpd.org
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On Saturday, February 25, 2012 at about 5:17 a.m., Oxnard PD received information from a concerned citizen that a suspicious subject was trying to gain entry into a tented residence in the 2000 block of South “K” Street. This particular residence was tented for fumigation purposes.
 
Oxnard police officers responded and located Javier Romo, 23, in the backyard of the residence. During the investigation it was discovered that the tent had been cut to allow access into the residence. Romo was in possession of burglary tools and narcotics paraphernalia and was subsequently arrested. 
 
The specific details provided by the caller assisted police in making this arrest. This is a good reminder for any concerned citizen to call 9-1-1 to report suspicious activity.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Luis Mancha at (805) 385-7664. 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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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  02/25/12 at 12:33 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	DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint
DATE/TIME	Friday, May 25, 2012,  6:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY	Senior Officer Jamie Brown
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department Targets Impaired Drivers with DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint
 
Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over
 
Oxnard, CA – Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, May 25th, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public. 
 
Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, court probation and other expenses that can exceed $10,000.
 
All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. “Over the course of the past year, DUI collisions have claimed 1 life and resulted in 187 wrecks injuring 91 of our friends and neighbors in Oxnard,” said Senior Officer Brown.
 
This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies and officers will be checking drivers for proper licensing.   A major component of these checkpoints is the deterrent effect it has on those who might drive drunk or drugged impaired and bring about more awareness, encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers. 
 
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.
 
Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
 
Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911!
 

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 Activities League 5th Annual Dinner Auction Fundraiser
DATE/TIME	Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center
CONTACT	Mike Ramirez (805) 385-8230 mike.ramirez@oxnardpal.org

(Oxnard, CA) The Oxnard Police Activities League Dinner Auction Fundraiser will take place on March 24, 2012 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center in Oxnard. This is the fifth annual event which dedicates 100 percent of every dollar raised to support local youth – no administration or overhead costs.
 
The Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) is a city-wide, after-school crime prevention program designed to build positive relationships between youth, police officers and the community. PAL offers free programs for youth ages seven to 18 and a low-cost soccer league for youth ages three to 19. PALs mission is to divert youth away from gangs and other criminal activity by providing a wide variety of positive alternatives under the care and supervision of trained police officers, recreation staff and community volunteers.
 
Two outstanding PAL youth members will be recognized at this year’s event as well as many members of the community who support PAL in a variety of ways. The recognition categories include: charity of the year, distinguished donor of the year, community and corporate sponsors of the year and business person of the year. In addition, PAL will recognize several special honorees.

The two youth of the year to be recognized at this year’s event are Mayte Alonso and Kevin Alanis. Mayte is an eighth grade Blackstock Junior High School student who has been a PAL member for two years. Mayte is ASB president at her school and an honors student who carries a 4.0 grade point average. She is the president of her chapter of PALs Youth Director’s Council and hopes to become a lawyer. Her goal is to attend UCLA and transfer to Harvard Law School.

Kevin is a junior at Hueneme High School and is also the president of his chapter of PALs Youth Director’s Council. Kevin has been a PAL member for six years. He is very active in academic clubs as well as being a student athlete. He competes in cross-country, basketball, track and golf. Kevin is Hueneme High School’s junior class president.
 
PAL is still accepting donations of auction items or cash. At this point, some of the auction items include: lunch with the Oxnard police chief, an unlimited movie pass, event and theme park tickets, romantic dinners, dinner at an Oxnard Fire station. You may purchase tickets, a sponsorship or buy commemorative recognition in the program. For donations and ticket information visit www.oxnardpal.org or call (805) 385-8230.  
 
 
Black tie is not required at this very casual and fun event.
 
 

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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	Street robbery
DATE/TIME	April 11, 2012 at 6:15 a.m.
LOCATION	2000 block of Lantana Street, Oxnard
VICTIM	17-year-old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECTS	Two Hispanic males, 15 – 18 years old, 5-11, 160 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. Both had mustaches, thin builds, and medium complexions.
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) This morning at about 6:15, Oxnard PD officers received a call of a street robbery that occurred in the 2000 block of Lantana Street. A 17-year-old male was robbed at knifepoint as he walked down the street. The suspects physically held the victim while removing personal property from the victim’s pockets. One suspect was armed with a metal pipe and the other with a knife. Just before fleeing, the suspect armed with the pipe struck the victim on the head, causing a minor injury. Both suspects fled on foot.
 
The suspects are two Hispanic males between 15 and 18 years of age, about 5-11, 160 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. Both had mustaches, thin builds, and medium complexions.       
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jose Velazquez at (805) 385-7668.  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	Pursuit of stolen car
DATE/TIME:	June 5, 2012 at 9:45 p.m.
LOCATION:	1300 Oneida Place, Oxnard
SUSPECT	Efren Salomon Sarinana, 2/9/86
SUSPECT VEHICLE	Green Ford Focus
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On June 5, 2012 at about 9:45 p.m., a green Ford Focus was left running (keys in the ignition) in the 1600 block of Oneida Place in front of the car owner’s residence. When the owner discovered that the Ford was stolen, he reported it to Oxnard PD. Officers later observed the car driving southbound on Ventura Road at Holly Avenue. The suspect, 26-year-old Efren Sarinana, failed to yield and a short pursuit ensued. When Sarinana began to drive recklessly the pursuit was cancelled in the interest of public safety.
 
Officers spotted the Ford turned west on Ivywood Drive from Ventura Road. They searched the area and located the car in the 1500 block of Sophia Court. A short foot pursuit ensued and the suspect was taken into custody in the 1500 block of Joanne Court. During the investigation officers learned that Sarinana crashed into a parked vehicle in the 1500 block of Gina Drive while he was trying to evade police. They also learned that Sarinana is on parole.
 
Oxnard PD reminds residents not to leave their vehicles unattended with the keys in the ignition.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 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:	245(a)(1) P.C. – Assault with a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:	November 23, 2011 at 7 p.m.
LOCATION:	300 block East Fir Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld (18-year-old Oxnard resident)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Ricardo Vazquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager / PIO monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7631

DETAILS:
On November 23, 2011 at about 7 p.m., Oxnard Police officers responded to St. John’s Regional Medical Center in regards to a shooting victim. Officers contacted an 18-year-old victim who reported that he was shot while walking on the sidewalk in the 300 block of East Fir Avenue. The victim was transported to the hospital by a private party where the victim received treatment for a minor wound to his right leg.
 
No suspect descriptions were available.
 
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at (805) 385-7600 or may also leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. 

 

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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  11-24-11 / 3:45 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:	Assault with a deadly weapon
DATE/TIME:	October 31, 2011 at 8:16 p.m.
LOCATION:	300 W. Esplanade Drive
VICTIM(S):	Norman Salazar, 38 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	unknown
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Neail Holland
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 Christopher.Williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 10/31/11, at about 8:15 p.m., Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the 300 Block of Esplanade Drive because of a traffic collision.  Upon arrival an officer was flagged down by a witness who identified the involved vehicle leaving the area.  The officer caught up to the vehicle and tried to speak with the victim.  The victim who was covered in blood was unresponsive to the responding officers.  Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to the hospital.  The victim had a single laceration to the forearm that was inconsistent with being in a traffic collision. 
 
Anyone with information as to what may have happened to this person is asked to call Sgt. Chris Williams at (805) 486-6211 or remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.

Prepared on 11/1/11 at 4 a.m.