Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed robberies (handgun)
DATE/TIME:	November 10, 2011 8:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	Circle K store,1954 N. Ventura Rd. & 7-Eleven store, 2201 E. Channel Islands Blvd.
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	S-1 Christian Perez, 20 (Oxnard resident) S-2 Marcos Ortiz, 18 (Port Hueneme resident) S-3 Timothy Villasenor, 18 (Oxnard resident)
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:	Cash
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams Christopher.Williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk (805) 385-7796 Steven.funk@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On November 9, 2011 at about 11:30 p.m. Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the Circle K store located at 1954 North Ventura Road, regarding a robbery with a handgun that had just occurred. The suspects were last seen running north bound towards Azalea Street. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspects.
 
About 40 minutes later, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the 7-Eleven store located on East Channel Islands Blvd. regarding a second armed robbery where the description of the suspects was similar to the robbery on North Ventura Road. The suspects were last seen north bound on El Dorado Avenue.
 
On November 10, 2011 at about 1:02 a.m., officers were dispatched to the rear of the 7-Eleven store located at Fifth St. and Ventura Rd. regarding suspicious people casing the business. Officers contacted three people in a vehicle to the rear of the store. Suspect #2 tried to run away but was apprehended a short distance away. All three suspects were identified as taking part in the two previous robberies. It appears that the three suspects were attempting a third robbery but were taken into custody prior to completing the robbery.
 
None of the victims was injured during either robbery and the investigation is ongoing.
 
Anyone with further information regarding these incidents is asked to contact Detective Steven F. Funk at (805) 385-7796, e-mail stevenfunk@oxnardpd.org .
 
 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  11/10/11 9:30 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	DUI / Driver's license checkpoint – results
DATE/TIME	Friday, May 25, 2012,  6:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION	City of Oxnard
CONTACT	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DUI Checkpoint Nets One Arrest
 Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on May 25th, at w/b Pleasant Valley Road @ “C” St and s/b Oxnard Blvd @ Eighth St 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. 
 
This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint lowers DUI deaths and injuries.  A major component of these checkpoints is the deterrent effects it has on those who might drive drunk or drugged impaired. This also creates an awareness and encourages 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.
 
 [1,009] Vehicles Screened
[1] DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested
[0] DUI-Drug impaired suspects arrested
[0] Suspects arrested for illegal drugs (possession/transportation/sales)
[21] Drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
[0] Arrested on other Criminal Charges
[26] Citations issued
 
Oxnard Police Department will be conducting another DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on June 30^th and DUI saturation Patrol on weekend nights in our ongoing commitment to lowering deaths and injuries upon our streets and highways.
 
The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWSS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Recently released gang member arrested for possession of loaded firearm
DATE/TIME:	November 3, 2011 at 3:15 p.m.
LOCATION:	Alexander Street and MacArthur Place
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Antonio Medina, 19
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On November 3, 2011 at about 3:15 p.m. officers with the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit arrested Oxnard gang member Antonio Medina
(DOB 2/5/92). Medina was seen throwing a handgun over a fence and into a yard as officers approached. The officers determined that the gun was loaded. In California, it is illegal for a felon to possess a handgun.
 
Medina had been released from Ventura County Jail hours earlier after being transferred there from California State Prison for a gun related conviction.
 
Medina was booked on several felony violations. Because Medina is on parole, he is not eligible for bail.
 
 
 

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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	Armed robbery
DATE/TIME	May 9, 2012 at about 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION	Thrifty Gas, 1501 W. Gonzales Road, Oxnard
SUSPECT	Hispanic male, 30-35 years old, blue bandana, black hooded sweatshirt, and jeans
LOSS	Cash
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On May 9, 2012 at about 8:30 p.m. Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the Thrifty Gas located at 1501 W. Gonzales Road regarding a robbery. The gas station attendant said that he was approached by a Hispanic male, 30 – 35 years old wearing a blue bandana, black hooded sweatshirt and jeans. The suspect was armed with a handgun which he used to threaten the employee and demand money.
 
The suspect fled north on Ventura Road; no suspect vehicle was seen. No one was injured in this incident.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796. 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:	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.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Assault on an OPD officer
DATE/TIME	May 12, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION	2400 Saviers Road, Oxnard
SUSPECT	Octavio Salgado, 31
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On May 12, 2012 at about 1:30 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Saviers Road because a witness reported that a person was yelling and threatening children.
 
An Oxnard police officer arrived on scene and tried to contact the suspect, later identified as Octavio Salgado. The police officer tried to detain Salgado when Salgado turned and started to fight with the officer. During the fight, Salgado tried to remove the officer’s gun from his holster on two separate occasions. The officer requested emergency backup and other officers responded. After additional officers arrived on scene, Salgado was taken into custody and transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained during the arrest. The incident was witnessed by more than 100 people who were shopping at the Centerpoint Mall.    
 
The primary officer was also treated for minor injuries at Saint John’s Hospital and released.
 
Salgado is a part of the post release offender (PRO) program. The PRO Program releases non-violent, non-sexual and non-serious offenders from prison under Assembly Bill 109.
 
Salgado is in custody at Ventura County Jail for numerous felony counts including assault on a peace officer.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796.  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:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	November 2, 2011 – 1:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	1100 block South I Street
VICTIM(S):	37 year old female, resident of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	unknown
WITNESS(ES):	none
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	none
LOSS:	n/a
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Violent Crimes Unit Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 steve.funk@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On November 3, 2011, at 1:30 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department received a call from St. John’s Regional Medical Center concerning a stabbing victim who arrived at the Emergency Room. Officers responded and contacted the victim who said she was assaulted in the 1100 block of South I Street. Assisting officers located a crime scene in the middle of I Street.
 
Officers have no additional leads at this time. The stab wounds to the victim were non-life threatening. The victim’s name is being withheld until investigators have contacted all possible witnesses.
 
If anyone has any information about this assault they are requested to contact Detective Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 steve.funk@oxnardpd.org. Or if you would like to remain anonymous contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
 
 
 
  DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11-3-11 3:50 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	Attempted armed robbery
DATE/TIME	May 11, 2012 at 8:40 p.m.
LOCATION	714 N. Ventura Road, Gold & Jewelry Emporium
SUSPECT	Edward John Green, 27, Oxnard resident
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On May 11, 2012, at about 8:40 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to an armed robbery that occurred at the Gold & Jewelry Emporium located at 714 North Ventura Road. When officers arrived they contacted the store employee who said that a white male entered the store armed with a handgun. The suspect demanded money from the cash register. The employee fled the store, leaving the suspect inside the business. According to the surveillance cameras, the suspect later left the business without any money. The employee was not injured during the incident.
 
During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as Edward Green, a 27 year old Oxnard resident. On May 12, 2012, members of the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) were able to locate Green in the area of “H” Street and Gonzales Road. They took Green into custody without incident. Members of the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) wrote a search warrant for Green’s residence where several items of evidentiary value were seized.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796. 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

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:
DATE/TIME:	Jewelry Store Armed Robbery  October 28, 2011 1:24 p.m.
LOCATION:	Daniel’s Jewelers, 2051 N. Rose Ave
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	white male, late 20s, 5'8" 160 lbs, thin build, sunglasses, green bandana, black baseball cap, black jacket, dark blue pants
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:	undisclosed
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Steve Funk, Detective 385-7796

DETAILS:
The above described suspect entered the establishment while it was open for business. The suspect displayed a handgun, threatened the employees, removed a hammer and began breaking several glass display cases containing jewelry. The suspect removed various jewelry items, placed them in a backpack and in his pockets, then fled on foot southbound towards Gonzales Rd. There were no injuries related to this incident.
 
An investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Detective Steve Funk
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/28/11, 6:10 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	Armed robbery
DATE/TIME	May 15, 2012 at 11 p.m.
LOCATION	4000 block of Dune Circle, Oxnard
VICTIM	Domino's Pizza delivery driver
SUSPECT	Two Hispanic males
LOSS	Cash, keys
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

 

(Oxnard, CA) On May 15, 2012 at about 11 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Dunes Circle regarding a robbery. The victim was a Domino’s Pizza delivery person. When the victim returned to his car he was approached by two suspects wearing dark clothing.  One suspect threatened him with a handgun and demanded his money while the other suspect got into the victim’s vehicle and took the keys. Both suspects fled on foot with the victim’s cash and keys. The victim was not injured in the robbery.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7600. 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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