News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 13, 2023

SUBJECT: Shooting Victim

LOCATION: 400 Block of Gloria Court

VICTIM: 22-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Detective Kevin Gormley

(805) 385-7686 | kevin.gormley@oxnardpd.org

On January 13, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department communications center received several calls from residents reporting gunshots heard in the 400 block of Gloria Court. Oxnard Police officers responded to the area and located a 22-year-old male Oxnard resident suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital where he was listed in stable condition.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Kevin Gormley at 805-385-7686 or by email at kevin.gormley@oxnardpd.org.

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnard.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Please be advised that traffic is still closed at Victoria Avenue, between Gonzales Road and Olivas Park. Also, traffic at Stone Creek Drive and Ventura Road near Wagon Wheel is still closed. Expect traffic delays. Please consider using alternate routes this morning.

We will advise once traffic has been completely open in these areas.

Please be advised that traffic is now open at Victoria Avenue, between Gonzales Road and Olivas Park.

Traffic at Stone Creek Drive and Ventura Road near Wagon Wheel is still closed. We will advise once the traffic has been open in this area.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 8, 2023

SUBJECT: Double Fatal Collision Involving Single Vehicle

LOCATION: Perkins Road and Campbell Way, Oxnard

DRIVER Jennifer Antillon, 21 years old

PASSENGER Irasema Rodriguez, 23 years old

VEHICLE 2004 Ford F-150

CONTACT: Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff, Traffic Investigator | (805) 385-7750 |

andrew.pinkstaff@oxnardpd.org

On January 8, 2023, at approximately 3:58 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call for service of an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Perkins Road and Campbell Way.

Upon arrival, officers located a single vehicle that had collided with several parked vehicles and flipped on its side. EMS quickly responded and attempted to extricate the two trapped occupants to perform life-saving measures. Unfortunately, both occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver was identified as Jennifer Antillon and the passenger as Irasema Rodriguez.

The preliminary investigation revealed Antillon was driving southbound on Perkins Road from Pleasant Valley Road. For reasons not yet fully understood, Antillon collided with several parked vehicles along the east curb and caused her vehicle to flip on its side before colliding with additional parked vehicles. Investigators suspect alcohol to be a factor in this collision. Anyone with information regarding this collision is urged to contact Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff at (805) 385-7750 or via email at andrew.pinkstaff@oxnardpd.org.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 5th, 2023 (7:35 PM)

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Possessing Stolen Firearm

SUSPECTS: Ernesto Abril, 42-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Rose Ave. at Socorro Wy., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On January 5^th, at approximately 7:35 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Rose Ave. and Socorro Wy. Officers contacted the occupants and learned that one of the passengers was on the Post Release Offender Program for vehicle theft. Officers removed the occupants to conduct a search pursuant to the passenger’s search terms. During the search officers located a loaded .22 caliber revolver that was concealed in the vehicle. Abril, one of the passengers, was arrested for possessing the revolver. A records check on the firearm revealed that it had been reported stolen.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 30, 2022, at 1:35 A.M.

SUBJECT: Man Stabbed, Dies in Oxnard

LOCATION: De Anza Way @ Cloyne Street

VICTIM: Saul Guillen 27-Year-Old, Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Jess Aragon, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org

On December 30, 2022, at about 1:35 A.M., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the call of a male yelling for help in the area of De Anza Way and Cloyne Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old male, later identified as Saul Guillen suffering from multiple stab wounds. Emergency medical personnel quickly arrived, began life-saving measures and transported Guillen to the Ventura County Medical Center. Unfortunately, once at the hospital Guillen succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who has any information, may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Justin Songer (805) 385-7680. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department's website:www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE/ TIME: 12/30/22, 06:30 A.M. Hours

Mrs. Diaz has been located safe and will be reunited with her family very soon. Thanks to everyone that helped with the search.

On Mon, Dec 26, 2022 at 6:47 PM Marquez, Rocky <rocky.marquez@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

NEWS RELEASE

DATE:                                  December 26, 2022, 4:30 P.M.

SUBJECT:                           At-Risk Missing Person

LOCATION:                         500 block West Gonzales Road, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON:            Sandra Diaz, 74-year-old, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT:                           Scott Aaron, Sergeant

                                              (805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org

The Missing Persons Unit

                                               (805) 385-7629

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the community's assistance locating an at-risk missing adult. Sandra Diaz is a 74-year-old Hispanic female, 5’0, 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Mrs. Diaz was last seen at her residence in Oxnard, today at 4:00 pm. She was wearing a long sleeve multi-color shirt, shorts and grey stockings. Mrs. Diaz suffers from Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mrs. Diaz. If you have any information about the disappearance of Mrs. Diaz, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 26, 2022

SUBJECT: Serious Injury Hit and Run

LOCATION: Multiple Locations – Oxnard

VEHICLE: Black Dodge Charger

Bicyclist: 13 year-old male juvenile

Kentia St. and Kumquat St.

CONTACT: Alexis Arellano, Traffic Investigator

(805) 718-3234 | alexis.arellano@oxnardpd.org

On December 25, 2022, at approximately 4:37 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a 13-year-old male bicyclist that was struck by a black Dodge Charger in the area of Kentia Street and Kumquat Street where the driver fled the area. It was believed that the driver was already fleeing from another hit and run and was being followed by the victim vehicle from that incident. The juvenile suffered significant injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for emergency care. The juvenile is currently in stable condition.

Initial investigation revealed that the driver of the black Dodge Charger may have been involved in additional crimes over the previous 24 hours. Officers were able to locate a vehicle and driver matching the description of the hit and run vehicle. The investigation was turned over to Investigators with the Traffic Unit and the investigation is currently ongoing.

Oxnard Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance to identify additional evidence that identifies the vehicle and driver of this hit and run collision. If anyone has original security video, cell phone video, or photographs that they believe would be helpful, please email or call Traffic Investigator Alexis Arellano for a link to upload the evidence. Information can also be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnard.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 26, 2022, at 2:45 P.M.

SUBJECT: Man Stabbed During Fight, Dies in Oxnard

LOCATION: 300 block of West Fifth Street

VICTIM: Male, Hispanic, 50 Years Old, Oxnard Resident (Name Withheld Pending Family Notification)

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | edgar.fernandez@Oxnardpd.org

On December 26, 2022, at about 2:45 P.M., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the call of a fight in the 300 block of West Fifth Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 50 year old male subject, who was suffering from multiple stab wounds. Emergency medical personnel quickly arrived, began life-saving measures and transported the male to the Ventura County Medical Center. Unfortunately, once at the hospital the male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The name of the victim is being withheld until notification can be made to his family.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who has any information, may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Kaya Boysan (805) 385-7645. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

DATE/ TIME: 12/26/22, 11:30 P.M. Hours

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 26, 2022, 4:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: At-Risk Missing Person

LOCATION: 500 block West Gonzales Road, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON: Sandra Diaz, 74-year-old, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org

The Missing Persons Unit

(805) 385-7629

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the community's assistance locating an at-risk missing adult. Sandra Diaz is a 74-year-old Hispanic female, 5’0, 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Mrs. Diaz was last seen at her residence in Oxnard, today at 4:00 pm. She was wearing a long sleeve multi-color shirt, shorts and grey stockings. Mrs. Diaz suffers from Alzheimer’s and Dementia.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mrs. Diaz. If you have any information about the disappearance of Mrs. Diaz, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.