Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery (strong-arm)
DATE/TIME:	8-18-12, 1350 Hours
LOCATION:	100 Block of East 5th Street, Ideal Furniture
VICTIM(S):	Employees of the business
SUSPECT(S):	Male, 20-25 years, 5-7, short black hair, tattoos
LOSS:	Gold metal necklace, $3,400 victim’s estimate
PREPARED BY:	M. Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	M. Meyer, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On 8-18-12, at 1350 hours, a male, 20 to 25 years, 5-7, short black hair, tattoos entered Ideal Furniture, located in the 100 block of East 5^thStreet. This subject asked an employee if he (the subject) could look at a gold metal necklace valued at $3,400 (victim’s estimate). As the employee held the necklace, the subject grabbed the necklace. A struggle ensued with the suspect ultimately taking the necklace and fleeing on foot.
 
Store employees gave chase but were unable to apprehend the suspect. Employees returned and notified the Oxnard PD. Officers responded and contacted the employees. A search for the suspect was unsuccessful.
 
An investigation is continuing.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8-18-12, 1710 hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	(Found) Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	August 14, 2012 0600 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Boulevard at Las Posas Road, Camarillo
VICTIM(S):	Harold Rakowiecki, 60 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Steven M. Ramirez II, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police and Fire Emergency Communications Center  (805) 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 08/14/12 at 6:00 a.m. missing adult Harold Rakowiecki was located by Ventura County Sheriff Deputies near the intersection of Ventura Blvd. at Las Posas Rd., in the City of Camarillo.  Mr. Rakowiecki was found to be in good health and was reunited with local family members. 
 
The Oxnard Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search for Mr. Rakowiecki.  If you have any further questions, please contact the Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center at (805) 385-7740.
 
 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8/14/12, 0800  hours
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	August 13, 2012 0925 hours
LOCATION:	800 block South E Street
VICTIM(S):	Harold Rakowiecki, 60 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police and Fire Emergency Communications Center  (805) 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 08/12/2012 at 2:00 p.m. Harold Rakowiecki was home and spoke to family by phone. On 08/13/2012 at 9:25 a.m., Rakowiecki’s family called the Oxnard Police Department to report him missing.  Rakowiecki is known to walk to area beaches, the Oxnard Transportation Center, and the Camarillo Airport.
 
Mr. Rakowiecki is described as a white male adult, 6’ tall, 190 lbs., brown hair, blue eyes, with a tattoo of a skull on one of his forearms.  He was last seen wearing an unknown color shirt, gray shorts with stripes on the sides, and sandals.
 
The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Harold Rakowiecki.  If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center at (805) 385-7740.
 
 

  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8/13/12, 1315 hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Injury Collision
DATE/TIME:	8-9-12/2016 Hours
LOCATION:	Vineyard Avenue at Simon Way
VICTIM(S):	73-year old male-name withheld
LOSS:	Minor head injuries
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander/Jack Kujawa, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Alex Rangel, (805) 385-7631

DETAILS:
On 8-9-12, at 2016 hours, officers responded to the intersection of Vineyard Avenue at Simon Way re: a possible injury hit-and-run collision. A semi tractor and trailer travelling at a slow rate of speed collided with another vehicle. The truck drove off. A motorist who had witnessed the collision followed the semi as it travelled onto Highway 101. The motorist was able to get the truck driver’s attention and advise what had occurred. The truck driver was returning to the scene when CHP unit intercepted the big rig.
 
Officers determined the truck driver was unaware of the collision until advised by the witness. Once aware of the collision the truck driver returned to the accident scene.
 
The driver of the other vehicle was a 73-year old male who sustained minor head injuries.
 
The cause of the collision is under investigation. Neither driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8-9-12/0230 hours 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Injury Collision
DATE/TIME:	8-9-12/1901 Hours
LOCATION:	Hull Place at “M” Street
VICTIM(S):	Five-year old male-name withheld
LOSS:	Significant, but non-life-threatening injuries
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander/Jack Kujawa, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Alex Rangel, (805) 385-7631

DETAILS:
On 8-9-12, at 1901 hours, officers responded to the intersection of Hull Place and “M” Street re: an injury accident. A vehicle travelling at a slow rate of speed struck a five-year old pedestrian causing significant, but non-life-threatening injuries. The child was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the involved vehicle was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
 
An investigation is continuing.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8-9-12/0230 hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Collision
DATE/TIME:	August 6, 2012 / 1138 hours
LOCATION:	Camino Del Sol and McKinley Avenue
Driver – 1:	Male, 16, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
Vehicle – 1:	Teal 1992 Honda Civic
PREPARED BY:	Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 Maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On August 6, 2012, at about 11:38 a.m., Oxnard PD officers responded to Camino Del Sol east of Garfield Avenue after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision.  Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found a Honda Civic had collided into a tree in the center divider.  The occupants of the Honda, a 16 year old male (name withheld), a 14 year old male (name withheld) and a 14 year old female (name withheld), were trapped in the vehicle and injured.  All three occupants were transported to Ventura County Medical Center with moderate to serious injuries.
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the Honda Civic and another vehicle were traveling westbound on Camino Del Sol towards McKinley Avenue at a high rate of speed.  As the vehicles approached McKinley Avenue, the Honda swerved to avoid a collision with a mini-van and lost control. The Honda then collided head on with the tree in the center divider. The occupants of the Honda were extricated from the car by EMS.
 
Both of the male occupants are listed in stable condition. The female occupant is listed in serious but stable condition.
 
If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  August 6, 2012, 4:56 p.m. 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	August 03, 2012  0700 hours
LOCATION:	1300 block Gracia Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Eva Thornburg, 37 years, Oxnard resident
VICTIM VEHICLE(S):	Pink Schwinn beach cruiser with white basket on handlebars
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. D. Klug, 8-4-12, 0100 hours
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police and Fire Emergency Communications Center  (805) 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 08/03/2012, at about 0700 hours missing person Eva Thornburg left her home in the 1300 block of Gracia Drive, Oxnard en-route to volunteer at a convalescent home located in the 1400 block of West Gonzales Road, Oxnard.  Thornburg did not arrive at that location. Concerned family members notified the Oxnard Police Department in the early evening. The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Eva Thornburg.  If you have any information regarding her whereabouts please contact the Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center at (805) 385-7740.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  8-4-12, 0100 hours

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	August 01, 2012 08:25 P.M.
LOCATION:	4700 Block Terrace Ave, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	30 Year Old Black Male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	3 Unknown Subjects
WITNESS(ES):	Detective Cody Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collet Cody.collet@oxnardpd.org 805-486-6228

DETAILS:
On August 1, 2012 at about 2025 hours Oxnard Police Department officers responded to a stabbing victim located in the 4700 block of Terrace Avenue. The victim, a 30 year old male Oxnard resident, was taken to Ventura County Medical Center for his injuries. During the investigation it was learned that the victim was standing with several subjects in the alley of Terrace Ave in the south end of Oxnard. The victim was approached by 3 unknown subjects. The subjects began arguing with the victim. The subjects charged at the victim and beat him for several minutes and then fled the area. The victim was able to call 9-1-1 and Fire and EMS responded. The victim was transported to the hospital for his non-life threatening injuries. The motive for the stabbing is unknown at this time.
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 / 23:38 hours
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

(Oxnard, CA) At 10:40 p.m. on June 23, 2012, personnel from the Oxnard Police and Fire departments responded to the 1100 block of South “L” Street regarding a man possibly overdosing on drugs. The Oxnard Police and Fire Communications Division received a 911 call requesting help for a person later determined to be 26-year-old Oxnard resident Robert Ramirez.  The caller told the dispatcher he believed Ramirez had swallowed a large amount of methamphetamine, described as an “eight ball.”  The caller described Ramirez as acting erratically and said Ramirez needed medical attention.
 
The caller told the 911 dispatcher that the man was, “bouncing off the walls” and “it looks like he’s having a, like a, like a fit, almost borderline seizure.” At one point during the call, the caller asked for police to be sent.  The dispatcher assured the caller that both police and fire were being sent to Ramirez’s aid.
 
Assistant Chief Scott Whitney of the Investigative Services Bureau said, “We are still investigating this incident, but we do know that the officers did not strike, choke or use a taser on Mr. Ramirez. The officers did everything they could to get Mr. Ramirez the medical care he needed.”
 
The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Investigation Unit and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office are working together on this investigation. The officers involved in this case were placed on paid administrative leave on the night of the incident, which is standard procedure. All of these officers have since returned to work.
 
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Senior Officer Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174or Jeff.Kay@oxnardpd.org.
 
Included with this news release is the audio recording of the 911 call for service that was received at 10:40 p.m. on June 23, 2012. Also included is a transcript of this 911 call. Please note that the caller’s address and telephone number have been redacted.   

Transcript of 911 call Ramirez
Audio of 911 call Ramirez

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	National Night Out event sponsored by Target
DATE/TIME	Tuesday, August 7 from 4 to 7 p.m.
LOCATION	Target parking lot – 2850 N. Oxnard Blvd.

(Oxnard, CA) The Oxnard Police Department, in partnership with Target Stores, will hold the first annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will take place at the Oxnard Target parking lot at 2850 North Oxnard Boulevard.
 
This event is sponsored by Target and is a national program with one-of-a-kind neighborhood outreach that brings neighbors and residents together in support of safer communities. NNO is celebrated in more than 13,000 neighborhoods across the country.
 
Come out to meet members of the following Oxnard PD teams: K-9, Traffic, S.W.A.T., dive team, and recruiting. See the DRAGG car (Drag Racing Against Gangs and Graffiti) and meet OPD Explorers and beat coordinators. Receive crime prevention information and learn about VC Alert – the emergency notification system for our county. The Oxnard Fire Department and the Hazmat Unit will be in attendance as well.
 
Also enjoy giveaways for the children, refreshments and snacks by the Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) and kids should bring a helmet and skateboard to use the mobile skate park.
 
B95.1 FM radio personality Bo Jaxson will be there to provide music and entertainment.
 
For more information about National Night Out visit www.nationalnightout.org/nno
 

 

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