Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Officer Involved Shooting
DATE/TIME:	08/14/12 12:43 pm
LOCATION:	300 Block South H Street
PREPARED BY:	Scott Whitney, Assistant Chief
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Rangel (805)385-7631 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 8/14/12, at about 12:43 pm, a passing motorist notified the Oxnard Police Department that there was a man with a gun, in the street, in the 300 block of South H Street. Officers arrived on scene within one minute and saw the suspect pointing a gun to his head. The suspect ran from the officers and into a nearby residence. The officers heard a gunshot and didn’t know if the suspect shot himself or someone else.

The suspect quickly came back within view and confronted the officers. The suspect held a gun to his head and challenged the officers to shoot him. The suspect challenged the officers and pointed a firearm at them in a threatening manner. The officers fired at the suspect, striking him. He was treated by emergency medical personnel and transported to a local hospital where he died.

No officers or members of the public were injured. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

As is standard procedure for officer-involved-shootings, the officers have been placed on paid administrative leave.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 08/14/12 6:30 pm

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 Subject Brandishing a Sword, 13-5902
DATE/TIME:	3-22-13, 1:15PM
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Blvd at K St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT(S):	King Canales, 45 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Charles Woodruff, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Garrett Knowles, 805-385-7600

DETAILS: On 3-22-13, at about 1:15 PM, Oxnard police officers were flagged down by a person who said that there was a man nearby who had brandished a sword at her. The victim told officers that the man had actually swung the sword in her direction, and that the assault had occurred on the corner of Channel Islands Blvd and K St. The officers responded to this location and located King Canales in the front yard of a residence. Canales was in possession of two swords and was swinging them towards traffic on Channel Islands Blvd. One sword was approximately 2 feet long, and the second was 3 feet long. As the officers approached, Canales threw the swords onto the front yard and stepped onto the drive way. Canales was standing approximately 20-25 feet from the closest sword, which was lying on the grass. Canales refused to obey the officer’s commands to approach them. Canales also argued with the officers, and told them that he was in possession of additional knives on his person. Additional officers responded to assist.

Officers negotiated with Canales for about 7 minutes. During the entire time, Canales was argumentative with officers and refused their orders. Canales was then taken into custody without further incident. He was found to be in possession of two additional illegal gravity knives in his pockets. In a vehicle parked nearby, there was also a realistic looking replica firearm.

Canales was arrested for weapons charges and booked into Ventura County Jail.

The victim who had initially contacted the police did not remain in the area, and is unknown at this time. Any persons who were witnesses to the event are encouraged to call Officer Garrett Knowles at (805)385-7600.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3-22-13/4:00 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Suicide
DATE/TIME:	April 26, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	700 Blk. of Forest Park Blvd., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Glenn Massaro, 57 years old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Commander Mike Adair
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Mike Adair [email protected]

DETAILS:

On April 26^th, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. a person called the Oxnard Police Department’s communication center and reported that a male subject had shot himself in the 700 block of Forest Park Blvd., Oxnard. The caller was not local. Officers responded to the area and attempted to make contact with the subject in his residence at the location.

After several minutes officers were able to speak with Glenn Massaro on the phone. He stated he had shot himself in the face in an apparent suicide attempt. He also told the officers he had discarded his weapon and requested medical treatment. Officers made contact with Massaro and ensured the scene was safe for EMS personnel to respond. No one else was located in the residence with Massaro. He received emergency medical treatment at the scene and was transported to VCMC for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

The scene was cleared at 5:45 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:	Arrests of multiple suspects for burglary
DATE/TIME:	6/4/13 at about 12:30AM
LOCATION:	2600 Block of Wagon Wheel (American Legion)
VICTIM(S):	American Legion
SUSPECT(S):	Albert Martinez, 31years, Ventura Resident Brandi Clark, 30 years, Ventura Resident Reyna Molina, 19 years, Los Angeles County Resident Nicholas Lowe, 18 years, Los Angeles County Resident



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department; 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 6/4/2013 at about 12:30AM, the Oxnard Police Department responded to the American Legion in the 2600 Block of Wagon Wheel Road regarding four persons on the roof, possibly trying to gain entry. When officers arrived, they made contact with the two male subjects outside of the business. The two females were eventually located hiding inside the business. Upon further investigation, all four subjects were arrested for burglary.

Suspects Martinez, Lowe, and Clark were also arrested for conspiracy to commit burglary. In addition, Lowe was also arrested for possession of stolen property.

Albert Martinezwas on the Post Release Offender (PRO) program. The PRO Program released non-violent, non-sexual, and non-serious offenders from custody pursuant to Assembly Bill 109.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600

If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740, or dial 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/4/13, 0745 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery to a Business
DATE/TIME:	04/11/2014 1705 hours
LOCATION:	Fiesta Insurance 2825 Saviers Rd. Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Unknown race male 6’-01”, 185 wearing black ski mask, black sweater and blue jeans.
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown race male 6’-01”, 185 wearing black ski mask, black sweater and blue jeans
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of property
PREPARED BY:	D. Klug Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On April 11, 2014, at about 1705 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to 2815 Saviers Road reference a call of an armed robbery which had just occurred. An unknown race male subject wearing a black ski mask, black sweater, and blue jeans entered the Fiesta Insurance business located at 2825 Saviers Road in the city of Oxnard. The suspect pointed a silver-colored handgun and demanded property from the business. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of property and fled southbound from the business on foot. The suspect was possibly seen entering a green unknown make automobile on the south side of Channel Islands Blvd.

Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

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 [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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