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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	New Year’s Eve DUI Enforcement Results
DATE/TIME:	December 31st, 1800-0400
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted three sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints on Friday, December 31st, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight.

The first checkpoint was conducted in the northbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard @ Second Street. The second one was in the southbound lanes of Saviers Road @ Laurel Street. The last checkpoint was in the southbound lanes of Ventura Road @ Devonshire Drive.

Officers screened 776 motorists who passed through the checkpoints. Officers also conducted three DUI investigations, however, no DUI arrests were made.

Citations were issued to 19 drivers for various drivers’ license violations. Eleven 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. One individual was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Four vehicles were towed from the checkpoints.

Following the checkpoints, traffic officers patrolled the City of Oxnard searching for impaired drivers. This enforcement resulted in the arrest of 10 DUI drivers within three hours.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These DUI operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. 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.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Family Dispute
DATE/TIME:	1/3/11 0140 hours
LOCATION:	300 block of Lafayette Drive
VICTIM(S):	Steve Proefroc, 51 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Dominic Pinkard, 30 year old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Det. Ed Baldwin (805) 486-7386 or edwardbaldwin@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Chip Buttell (805) 385-7665 or charlesbuttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1/3/2011 at 0140 hrs officers responded to the 300 block of Lafayette Drive for a family dispute. During the investigation Officers learned that the Suspect, Dominic Pinkard, assaulted a relative, Steven Proefroc. The victim’s father-in-law heard the incident and called 9-1-1.

When officers arrived they observed the victim inside the residence with significant head and facial injuries. Pinkard fled the scene prior to the officer’s arrival. Proefroc was immediately taken to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is currently undergoing emergency brain surgery.

Investigators are still investigating the case and unsure of the motive for the assault. Investigators are looking for Dominic Pinkard to interview him about this incident. If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact Detective Chip Buttell at 385-7665 or email him at charlesbuttell@oxnardpd.org. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call crime stoppers with any information at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	1-3-11/0130 hours
LOCATION:	Burger King – 2001 N. Oxnard Boulevard Oxnard, Ca.
VICTIM(S):	V-1 Julio Torres – 33 years V-2 Luis Mendez – 21 years
SUSPECT(S):	S-1 – W, M, 20-24 years of age, 5’8” tall, thin build wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gray shorts. S-2 – H, M, 24-25 years of age, 6’00-6’02” tall, heavy build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, and blue pants.
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of currency.
PREPARED BY:	Detective Chip Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Chip Buttell – 805-385-7665 charlesbuttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 1-3-11 at approximately 0140 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a robbery at the Burger King Restaurant located at 2001 N. Oxnard Boulevard. Officers arrived and contacted the victims who had been robbed by two subjects. One of the victims fled the restaurant during the robbery to call the police.

The suspects entered the business in possession of weapons. The suspects demanded money from the victim. The victim handed the money from the registers to the suspects and they fled the business on foot.

Anyone who witnessed the robbery or that has information is urged to contact Detective Charles Buttell at 805-385-7665 or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

An investigation is continuing.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting
DATE/TIME:	12/30/10 1924 hours
LOCATION:	“G” Street and Guava Street
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	2 males, 16-18 years of age
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White Toyota Camry with custom rims
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ed Baldwin (805) 486-7386 or edwardbaldwin@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: 
DETAILS: On 12/30/10 at approximately 1924 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the area of “G” Street and Guava Street regarding a shooting that had just occurred. While officers were enroute to the area, a shooting victim had arrived by private vehicle to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center. The victim had received a gunshot wound to his midsection and to his abdomen. Due to the seriousness of his injuries, the victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery. The victim is listed in “Serious” but stable condition.

 

According to witnesses, the victim was walking in the area of “G” Street and Guava when a white newer model Toyota Camry drove by and shot at the victim several times. The vehicle was last seen traveling northbound on “G” Street.

 

Investigators have been unable to interview the victim and haven’t been able to establish a motive for the shooting at this time. If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact Detective Ed Baldwin at 486-7386 or email him at edwardbaldwin@oxnardpd.org .

 

  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  12/31/10 0515

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	12/30/10 2359 hours
LOCATION:	400 block of East Pleasant Valley Road
VICTIM(S):	Names Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Two to three Hispanic males, NFI
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ed Baldwin (805) 486-7386 or edwardbaldwin@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: 
On 12/30/10 at approximately 2359 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East Pleasant Valley Road regarding a fight in progress. When officers arrived they located two subjects that had minor stab wounds and another subject who had suffered a head injury. All three victims were transported to Ventura County Medical Center. The two stabbing victims were treated for their injuries and are listed in “Stable” condition. The third victim had suffered a compressed skull fracture and is listed in “Serious” condition.  

 

According to witnesses, a group of subjects started fighting in the 400 block of East Pleasant Valley Road. During the fight, several weapons were used and at least one person was yelling gang slogans.

 

Investigators have been unable to interview the victims but believe the incident is gang related. If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact Detective Ed Baldwin at 486-7386 or email him at edwardbaldwin@oxnardpd.org .

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shots fired
DATE/TIME:	12-30-10; 2335 hours
LOCATION:	Guava / G Streets
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	unknown
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Mike Van Atta (805) 385-7600 or mikevanatta@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Williams (805) 486-6211 or christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: 

On 12-30-10 at about 2335 hours, Officers were conducting a shooting investigation at Guava and G streets when a number of shots were fired in the general direction of the officers. There were no injuries and no suspects were identified although an investigation is continuing. At this time, it is unclear if the officers were the intended targets of the shots being fired. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Sgt. Chris Williams at 486-6211 or e-mail him at christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org.

 

With the New Years Eve celebrations upon us, the Oxnard Police Department would like to remind its citizens that the discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner, which could result in injury or death, is a felony punishable by imprisonment.    

 

 

 

  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  12-31-10 / 1020 hours

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Sweep resulting in several arrests
DATE/TIME:	12/29/10
LOCATION:	Various locations throughout the City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Andrew Gonzales, 47 year old Oxnard resident Gerardo Avila, 23 year old Oxnard resident James Ipatzi, 27 year old Oxnard resident Salvador Carrillo, 35 year old Port Hueneme resident Jose Cortes, 25 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Marostica (805) 385-7796 or mikemarostica@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: 
During the morning hours of 12/29/10, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, Special Enforcement Unit, and District Policing Teams teamed up with California State Parole and conducted parole searches of “high control gang members” throughout the City of Oxnard. Of the 21 searches that were conducted, five people were arrested and two others will be arrested at a later time. The five people were identified as Andrew Gonzales, Gerardo Avila, James Ipatzi, Salvador Carrillo, and Jose Cortes. Their charges varied from weapon and drug violations, as well as violating their parole terms.

 

In an effort to continue to reduce gang crime in the City of Oxnard, the Oxnard Police Department plans on conducting more of these searches in the upcoming months.

 

  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  12/30/10 1110 hours

 

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Cops for Tots-Oxnard Police Department
DATE/TIME:	Monday, December 20 to Thursday, December 23, 2010
LOCATION:	6 Toy give away sites: Rose Park Neighborhood at Rose Avenue School, 220 S. Driskill St. Oxnard Mobile Home Lodge at 1301 Commercial Avenue La Colonia Neighborhood at Ramona School, 801 Cooper Road Southwinds Neighborhood at Southwinds Police Storefront, 330 W. Clara St. Police Activities League at P.A.L. Gym, 340 S. K Street Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park at 250 E. Pleasant Valley Road
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Commander Eric S. Sonstegard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sr. Officer Luis McArthur (805) 385-8104

DETAILS: 
Police Activities League Co-Director and Oxnard Senior Police Officer Luis McArthur has organized the annual Oxnard Police Department’s Cops for Tots program this year, an event dating back to 1996 where the Police Department partners with community businesses and residents to help less fortunate families to bring a bit of joy to their children during the holiday season with a toy giveaway program. What started as a small toy giveaway program in the Colonia neighborhood, a former Weed and Seed site, has now amassed to six (6) large toy giveaway sites in the low-income, high crime areas of the City.  Volunteers from Future Leaders of America, P.A.L. Soccer, Pacifica High School Mecha, P.A.L. Youth Development Council, Oxnard Boy Scouts and Police Explorers pre-register families and ensure they meet the criteria to receive gifts. The families then return the day of the toy giveaways with the children and ticket in hand for free toys and time with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  This year, over 5,100 children will have received a toy.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Indecent Exposure
DATE/TIME:	12/23/10 1130 hours
LOCATION:	Oxnard State Beach, 1601 S. Harbor Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Regan Patno, 45 year-old Ventura Resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Commander Andrew Salinas
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Denise Shadinger 805-385-7662

DETAILS: 
On 12/23/10 at approximately 11:30 am, police officers responded to calls of a male disturbing at the Oxnard State Beach Park.  The subject was identified as 45 year-old Regan Patno of Ventura.  Patno was disrobing and exposing himself to several parents and their small children at the park playground.

 

When the first officer arrived, Patno ran into the crowd of children and parents and grabbed onto one of the children in a possible attempt to use the child as a shield or to protect him from being arrested.  As the officer aggressed on the suspect to take action, he was immediately assisted by the father of the child and several other community members who came to the aid of the child.  The child was forcibly separated from Patno but officers continued to struggle with the suspect who was resisting the officers’ efforts to take control of him.  The officers were able to take control of the suspect and place him in a body wrap device to prevent him from injuring himself.  The suspect suffered minor injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center prior to being transported to the Ventura County Main Jail.   

 

At the time of the incident, there were approximately 20 adults and children who were present and witnessed the event.  Patno was charged with several misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure and a felony count of false imprisonment of a person for purposes of protection from arrest or use as a shield. 

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest for Grand Theft by Embezzlement
DATE/TIME:	12-28-2010 at 1:30 PM
LOCATION:	1000 Block Pacific Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Edmundo Rosas, 47 years old, of Ventura
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Hannah Estrada
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Hannah Estrada, 805-385-7687

DETAILS: 

Oxnard Police detectives received information that a City of Oxnard employee was using an employee issued gas card for personal use.   After a lengthy investigation, evidence was collected to arrest the suspect, Edmundo Rosas.  

 

The suspect, (Edmundo Rosas, 47 years old, City of Oxnard employee and resident of Ventura) was charged with grand theft by embezzlement.  The estimated loss to the City of Oxnard is over $1,000.  Rosas is being held at the Ventura County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.

 

Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to contact Detective Hannah Estrada at (805) 385-7687.