Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of handgun arrest
DATE/TIME:	7-17-14 /1830 hours
LOCATION:	“E” Street at Yucca Street
VICTIM(S):	State of CA
SUSPECT(S):	Anthony Lopez, 22 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Bicycle
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 7-17-14, at 1830 hours, officers stopped Anthony Lopez, 22 years, Oxnard resident, for a traffic violation as Lopez rode his bicycle on “E” Street near Yucca Street. Officers conducted a search and found a loaded semi-automatic handgun in Lopez’ front pants pocked. Narcotics were also located. Lopez was arrested and charged for a number of weapons-related offenses including possessing a concealed loaded firearm. He was also charged for possessing the narcotics.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crime Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

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.ventura countycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

Date / Time Prepared: 7-17-14 / 2300 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 of Juvenile in Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	August 1, 2014/9:16 a.m.
LOCATION:	300 Block of Cuesta Del Mar
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	16 year old male; Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Denise Shadinger, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Denise Shadinger, Sergeant, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On August 1, 2014 at approximately 9:16 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 300-400 block of Cuesta del Mar. The officer contacted a male juvenile, who immediately fled from the officer. The juvenile was detained after a brief foot pursuit. The juvenile discarded a loaded .22 caliber handgun during the foot pursuit.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crime Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

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 at http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 1, 2014/11:00 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:	Arrest of Post Release Offender for hit and run, drug possession, and warrants
DATE/TIME:	Monday, August 11, 2014 at 7:49 p.m.
LOCATION:	Victoria Av. and Woolley Rd.
SUSPECT(S):	Lewis Avalos, 30 years, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White Cadillac CTS
PREPARED BY:	Scott Hebert, Commander

DETAILS:

On Monday August 11, 2014, at approximately 7:49 p.m., an Oxnard officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a driver who failed to stop at a stop sign at Hill St. and J St. When the officer turned around to stop the vehicle, the driver fled at a high rate of speed and drove in a reckless manner in an attempt to avoid police contact. The officer tried to catch up to the vehicle as it sped westbound on Woolley Rd. toward Victoria Av., but was unable to do so. When the officer got to the intersection of Woolley Rd. and Victoria Av., he found the suspect vehicle had crashed into another vehicle. The driver and a passenger fled from the vehicle, with the suspect being caught a short time later attempting to flee on foot in an adjacent residential neighborhood. The passenger was not located. The driver of the other vehicle involved in the traffic collision was not injured.

The suspect in this incident, Lewis Avalos, was arrested for hit and run, resisting arrest, drug possession, and outstanding warrants. One of the warrants was for failing to report to probation as a condition of the Post Release Offender (PRO) program.

The Post Release Offender Program was created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions are not considered.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 11, 2014 at 11:30 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:	Domestic with a Handgun and Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	8/18/14 @ 2000hrs
LOCATION:	700 Block of Nandina Pl, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Anthony Carbajal (24) Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Grey Infinity
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Cumming
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Cumming (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On Monday August 18, 2014 Oxnard police responded to the 700 block of Nandina Place reference a domestic with a handgun involved. Upon arrival, officers learned that Anthony Carbajal had been involved in an argument with the mother of his 3 year old child. Carbajal fled the residence in his car before police arrived, taking his son with him.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit located Carbajal driving north on Ventura Rd and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Carbajal tried to evade officers and a 5 minute pursuit began reaching speeds of 60mph. He led officers back to the 700 block of Nandina Place where he stopped and was taken into custody without further incident.

A search of the vehicle revealed a small quantity of narcotics, ammunition and a handgun magazine. The 3 year old child was also inside the vehicle and unharmed.

Carbajal was booked for battery, child endangerment, evading the police, violation of a domestic restraining order and several firearms charges.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/18/14 @ 10pm

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man shot and injured
DATE/TIME:	Monday, September 1, 2014 at 9:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	1500 Block of East Second Street, Oxnard, CA
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Field Services Bureau [email protected] (805) 385-7746
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Field Services Bureau [email protected] (805) 385-7746

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) On Monday, September 1, 2014, at about 9:10 p.m., a man was shot in the street in the 1500 block of East Second Street in Oxnard. He was shot at least once and is expected to survive his injuries. There are few details on the shooting.

The man was transported to Ventura County Medical Center. There are no suspects in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone witnessed this shooting or has any information about this case, please call the Oxnard Police Department’s Communication Center at (805) 385-7740 at anytime. 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: September 2, 2014 at 1 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:	Arrest of Post Release Offender for Burglary
DATE/TIME:	09/07/2014 4:18 P.M
LOCATION:	4300 Block S. A St.
SUSPECT(S):	Reyes Cardona, 42 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Rob Flinn

DETAILS:

On September 7, 2014 at approximately 4:18 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to the area of the 4300 block of South A Street reference a subject who was observed by neighboring witnesses breaking into an occupied residence.

The subject, identified as Reyes Cardona, was observed by police attempting to flee the area. He was arrested after a brief chase and taken into custody without incident. Cardona is in the Post Release Offender (PRO) program.

The Post Release Offender Program was created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions are not considered.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an example of a witness who saw a crime occurring, called the police, and provided the appropriate information. Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 7, 2014 at 6:30 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:	Stolen property recovered – man arrested
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, September 8, 2014, 11:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 Block of Frank Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Ramiro Vargas, 35 years, from Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Luis McArthur, Field Services Bureau [email protected] (805) 385-7746
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Nathan Martin, Investigative Services Bureau [email protected] (805) 385-7755

(OXNARD, Calif) – On Sunday, September 8, 2014, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Oxnard Police Officer Jack Martin saw Ramiro Vargas riding an off road motorcycle in the area of Frank Avenue and Samuel Avenue in Oxnard. The officer stopped Vargas because the motorcycle did not have any lights on at night and was not registered. The motorcycle turned out to be stolen. Vargas had a small amount of methamphetamine.

Vargas was on probation and officers searched his house and found it to be full of items confirmed were stolen from recent commercial burglaries. Some of the items recovered included plumbing wrenches, compressors, jack hammers, hacksaws, spray paint, rolls of copper wire and bicycles among other tools and electronics. Officers found a large amount of methamphetamine in his room as well.

Vargas was arrested and booked at Ventura County Jail on multiple counts of burglary, possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, and theft of a motorcycle. His bail is set at $50,000

Detectives from the Property Crimes Unit are still investigating this case and believe that Vargas may be responsible for other burglaries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Nathan Martin at (805) 385-7755. 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: September 9, 2014, 12:15 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:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	9/9/14 at approximately 2040 hours
LOCATION:	960 North Ventura Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Nathaniel Willis, 25 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Three to four unknown Hispanic males, late 20’s to early 30’s
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 9/9/14 at approximately 2040 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a stabbing victim in the parking lot at 960 North Ventura Road. Police offices and EMS personnel found the victim, 23 year old Nathaniel Willis, suffering from numerous stab wounds. Willis was transported to the Ventura County Medical center in serious but stable condition.

According to statements obtained by police, the victim was attacked by three to four suspects that were described as Hispanic males in their late 20’s to early 30’s. The suspects fled the area after the attack. The motive for the assault is unknown at this time.

If anyone witnessed this incident or has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective John Brisslinger at (805) 486-6297. 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: 9/9/14 at 2306 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 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, [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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.