Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Suspicious death investigation
DATE/TIME	December 17, 2011 at 8:11 p.m.
LOCATION	3100 block of Paula Street, Oxnard
VICTIM	Male (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
SUSPECT	Unknown
PREPARED BY	Mónica Muñoz
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On December 17, 2011 at about 8 p.m., Oxnard PD received a call from medical services personnel requesting our assistance with an injured man found in the backyard of a residence in the 3100 block of Paula Street.
 
Paramedics gave medical aid to the man and transported him to St. John’s Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. This case is being investigated as a suspicious death. The autopsy by the Ventura County Medical Examiner is pending. The victim’s name will not be released until his next of kin have been notified.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Bob Eckman at (805) 385-7650. 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 may also visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/ 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	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	Fireworks and DUI enforcement
DATE/TIME	Now through July 4, 2012
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) In anticipationof the July 4, 2012 holiday,Oxnard police officers will enforce the ban on fireworks in Oxnard. Anyone possessing, storing, selling, using, transporting or handling any type of fireworks is subject to criminal arrest or may be issued a civil citation with a fine of up to $1,000.

This year Oxnard PD has two ways to report fireworks in advance of the holiday. You may call the fireworks hotline at (805) 982-7141 or send an email to fireworks@oxnardpd.org.
Please include the exact address where the fireworks are being used. If you have the name of the resident who is using fireworks, you may provide that information as well. It is not necessary for you to leave your name and phone number if you do not wish to do so.
 
In response to your tip, Oxnard PD will issue warnings to residents by mail, in person or by phone in an effort to prevent illegal fireworks activity in the days leading up to and including the Independence Day holiday.   
On July 4, residents are encouraged to report fireworks activity by calling the Oxnard PD Communications Center at (805) 385-7740. Please be prepared to tell the dispatcher as much information about the fireworks activity as possible including the location or the general area where the fireworks are coming from.

DUI SATURATION PATROL
In addition, there will be a team of officers conducting a saturation patrol around the city of Oxnard on July 4. Motorists are reminded to use designated drivers or taxis instead of driving. The funding for this saturation patrol is provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety.  
 
 

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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	Serious injury collision
DATE/TIME	June 19, 2012 at 6:30 a.m.
LOCATION	Ventura Road and Devonshire Drive, Oxnard
DRIVER 1	James Phillips, 41, Oxnard resident
DRIVER 2	Darrel Koontz, 45, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 1	Blue and grey Suzuki motorcycle (solo occupant)
VEHICLE 2	Blue GMC Envoy (solo occupant)
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On June 19, 2012, at about 6:30 a.m., Oxnard PD officers responded to the intersection of Ventura Road and Devonshire Drive after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a blue and grey Suzuki motorcycle and a blue GMC Envoy collided in the intersection of Ventura Road and Devonshire Drive. The motorcyclist, James Philips, 41, sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition. The SUV driver, Darrel Koontz, 45, was not injured.
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle was possibly traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Ventura Road approaching Devonshire Drive. The SUV was making a left turn from southbound Ventura Road to eastbound Devonshire Drive. As the SUV made the left turn, the motorcyclist began braking and lost control. The motorcycle struck the SUV, however, the rider, Phillips, was thrown clear.
 
Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Senior Officer Maria Peña at (805) 385-7750. 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	Arrest of murder suspect
DATE/TIME	December 8, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION	11300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
VICTIM	John Henry, 52, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Dominic Luiz Rice DOB 10/24/62, Oxnard resident
WITNESS
SUSPECT VEHICLE
LOSS
PREPARED BY	Detective Roger Garcia
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805)385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS

On November 26, 2011, Oxnard Police officers responded to a call regarding a deceased male in the area of Fifth Street and Harbor Boulevard in Oxnard.  An autopsy of the victim, John Henry, was conducted by the Ventura County Medical Examiners Officer and his death was ruled a homicide.
 
Investigators with the Oxnard PD Major Crimes unit began to investigate this murder and identified 49-year-old Oxnard resident Dominic Rice as the suspect. On Wednesday,
December 7, 2011, investigators secured an arrest warrant for Rice. On Thursday,
December 8, 2011, OPD violent crimes investigators located Rice in the 11300 block of Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. He was taken into custody without incident and was booked in the Ventura County Jail for the murder warrant.
 
No additional information regarding this incident will be released at this point, as the investigation into the murder of John Henry is continuing. 
 
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Roger Garcia at (805) 385-7688. If you wish to remain anonymous you may contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or visit their website at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/index.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 
 

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DATE / TIME PREPARED  December 9, 2011 / 1:30 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	Shooting
DATE/TIME	June 9, 2012 at 9:20 p.m.
LOCATION	700 block of Cooper Road, Oxnard
VICTIM	18-year-old male
SUSPECT	Unknown
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On June 9, 2012 at about 9:20 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were on patrol in the 700 block of Cooper Road when they heard shots being fired in the area. Officers checked the area and located an 18-year old male who had been shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
 
At this time we have no information about the suspect in this case but an investigation is underway.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jose Velazquez at (805) 385-7688. 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	Homicide
DATE/TIME	Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 9:37 p.m.
LOCATION	154 E. Fifth Street, Oxnard
VICTIM	28-year-old Hispanic male / name will no be released until next-of-kin notification is made
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On Sunday June 17, 2012, at 9:37 p.m., Oxnard PD officers responded to a 911 call from the Super Taco shop at 154 East Fifth Street regarding a person who had been shot. Officers found the victim, a 28-year-old Hispanic male, face down on the sidewalk in front of the business. He suffered a single gunshot wound. Emergency medical services personnel pronounced the victim dead at 9:55 p.m. His name will not be released until his next of kin have been notified.
Detectives questioned several persons that work at the Super Taco and businesses in the area. They also reviewed evidence from the crime scene to determine what events led up to the shooting.
At this time, the shooter has been identified by investigators but an arrest has not been made. Investigators are continuing their review of witness statements and will release more information when possible. 
If anyone has information about this incident are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Bob Eckman at (805) 385-7760. 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	Attempted homicide
DATE/TIME	December 2, 2011 at 6:23 p.m.
LOCATION	Hemlock Street and Patterson Road, Oxnard
VICTIM	16-year-old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Unknown
WITNESS
SUSPECT VEHICLE
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Johnson, 805-385-7645
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager / PIO monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7631

DETAILS:

 

On December 2, 2011 at about 6:30 p.m., Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the area of Hemlock Street and Patterson Road in regards to a stabbing victim.
 
Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old Oxnard resident with multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition. The suspects are currently outstanding.
 
If anyone has any information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Mike Johnson at (805) 385-7645.
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:  12/03/11 12:45 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	Burglary at Driffill School
DATE/TIME	December 6, 2011 at 2:06 a.m.
LOCATION	Driffill School, 910 South E Street, Oxnard
VICTIM
SUSPECT	Roberto Padilla DOB 6/11/81 Oxnard resident
WITNESS
SUSPECT VEHICLE
LOSS
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Brian Woolley
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On December 6, 2011, at about 2 a.m. Oxnard PD officers responded to Driffill School, located at 910 South E Street, in regards to a burglary alarm. When the officers arrived, a man was seen running on the campus.  A perimeter around the school was quickly established. 
 
As officers searched the school grounds, evidence of a burglary to several classrooms was discovered.  In addition, officers located signs indicating that the suspect had ascended to a rooftop.  With the assistance of a ladder truck provided by the Oxnard Fire Department, officers searched the roof and located the suspect, 30-year-old Roberto Padilla of Oxnard. He was taken into custody without incident.      
 
Padilla was booked into Ventura County Jail on charges of burglary and an outstanding parole warrant.
 
 

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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  12/06/11 6:30 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	Substitute teacher arrested
DATE/TIME	Wednesday, June 6, 2012
VICTIM	17-year old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Vanesssa Tsakrios 7/27/87 Camarillo resident
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On Wednesday, June 6, 2012, officers from Oxnard PD responded to Pacifica High School because of a report that a substitute teacher participated in improper conduct with a 17-year old, male student. The investigation revealed that the adult had been engaging in “sexting” with the juvenile, including sending inappropriate photographs to each other.  
The substitute teacher was identified as 24-year-old Vanessa Tsakrios (7/27/87). She was contacted by detectives from the OPD Family Protection Unit and arrested for 288.3(a) PC, communication with a child with intent to commit improper sexual acts; 647.6(a)(1) PC, child annoying. Tsakrios is in custody at the Ventura County Jail with bail set at $500,000. She is a resident of Camarillo and was arrested in Westlake Village at about 6 p.m. The name of the victim is protected by law. He is an Oxnard resident and attends Pacific High School.
Officials at the Oxnard Union High School District were notified of the arrest.  
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Erica Escalante at (805) 385-7759. 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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