Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DEA NATIONWIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY IN APRIL
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, April 30, 2011/ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard Police Department – 251 South C Street
PREPARED BY:	Commander Andrew Salinas
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sarah Pullen, DEA Public Information Officer  213-621-6827

DETAILS: 

On April 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The public is being asked to bring their medications for disposal to the Oxnard Police Department located at 251 South C Street. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last September, Americans turned in 242,000 pounds—121 tons—of prescription drugs at nearly 4,100 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

Four days after last fall’s event, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain instances. DEA has begun drafting regulations to implement the Act.

For additional information pertaining to DEA and prescription drug abuse, visit www.dea.gov, www.justthinktwice.gov, or www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com.

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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	245(a)(1) PC Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife)
DATE/TIME	January 9, 2012 at 5:40 a.m. – Incident occurred January 10, 2012 at 4:45 p.m. – arrest of suspect
LOCATION	1500 Block of N. Ventura Road (apartment) – incident occurred 3500 Block of Regatta Dr. – suspect arrested
VICTIM	Robert Arzabal 36, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Kevin Martin Fickel 02/08/91, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Detective Steven F. Funk 805-385-7796
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

UPDATE:  During the investigation Kevin Martin Fickel 02/08/91 was identified as the suspect who stabbed Arzabal on January 9 at Arzabal’s residence. 
On January 10, at about 4:45 p.m., Oxnard PD officers located Fickel in the area of 3500 Regatta Drive and he was taken into custody. Arzabal remains at VCMC in stable condition. The exact motive for the stabbing is still part of the ongoing investigation.
 
Text of the original news release–
On January 9, 2012 at about 5:40 a.m. officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 1500 block of Ivywood Drive regarding a man who was screaming for help. Officers arrived on scene and located Robert Arzabal, 36, on the landing to his apartment. He had suffered stab wounds to various parts of his body and was transported to Ventura County Medical Center.
 
The suspect was last seen running from the apartment eastbound on Ivywood Dr. and then southbound on Ventura Road.
 
Arzabal is currently at VCMC in stable condition. The investigation is on-going as to the suspect and motive of the stabbing.
 
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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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/11/2012, 2 a.m.
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	664/211 P.C – Attempt Robbery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	06/20/2011, 2109 Hours
LOCATION:	Toppers Pizza Restaurant, 111 E. Gonzales Road
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Frank Edward Madueno, DOB: 3-16-1969, 42 years of age. Oxnard transient.
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None.
LOSS:	None.
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steve Funk
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 or [email protected]

DETAILS: 

On 06/20/2011 at approximately 2109 hours suspect Frank Madueno entered the Toppers Pizza Restaurant and pointed a weapon at the male employee who was standing next to the cash register. Madueno demanded cash but fled the store prior to receiving anything from the cashier.

Madueno fled the restaurant to the north and was contacted by police in the area of Craig Dr. and Stanford Street. Evidence obtained at the time of Madueno’s contact led to his arrest for attempted robbery of the Toppers Pizza Restaurant.

There were no injuries during this incident.

If you have any additional information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Steven Funk or you may also leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Stolen vehicle pursuit
DATE/TIME	January 11, 2012 at 4 p.m.
LOCATION	200 block of North Grant
SUSPECTS	Two female juveniles Names withheld pursuant to the law
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

DETAILS
At about 4 p.m., officers received a call of a hit and run in the 200 block of North Grant. When officers responded, they were informed that a vehicle had also been stolen. The stolen vehicle information was provided to patrol officers. Officers in the area of Cooper and Oxnard Boulevard located the stolen vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop.  The driver refused to yield to the officer. A pursuit was initiated in the Colonia area. The stolen, suspect vehicle subsequently hit two parked vehicles in the 100 block of Hayes Avenue and then came to a stop. The suspect vehicle was occupied by two female juveniles; one of them was the driver. There were no injuries, only a complaint of pain.
 
The two female juvenile suspects will eventually be booked into juvenile hall.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740.  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:  1/11/12 5:45 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:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	6-10-11 at 4:11 PM
LOCATION:	700 Block Cuesta Del Mar (South alley)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Bakari Myers (805) 385-7686 [email protected]

DETAILS: 

On June 10, 2011 at approximately 4:11 PM, officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the area of Hueneme Road and “J” Street. When officers arrived they located the victim, who had sustained several gunshot wounds to his upper body. The victim was immediately transported to Ventura County Medical Center and was pronounced dead several hours later.

The victims name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

Investigators have no leads involving this incident. If anyone has information please contact Det. Bakari Myers at (805) 385-7686 or remain anonymous and call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-TIPS.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	245 (a)(1) PC Assault with a Deadly Weapon (knife)
DATE/TIME	January 9, 2012 at about 5:40 a.m.
LOCATION	1500 block of North Ventura Road (apartment)
VICTIM	Robert Arzabal, 36, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Unknown white male, 20-30 years, blond or brown hair down to top of shoulders
PREPARED BY	Detective Steven F. Funk (805) 385-7796
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

DETAILS
 

On 01/09/2012 at about 5:40 a.m. officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 1500 block of Ivywood Drive regarding a man who was screaming for help. Officers arrived on scene and located Robert Arzabal, 36, on the landing to his apartment. He had suffered stab wounds to various parts of his body and was transported to Ventura County Medical Center.
 
The suspect was last seen running from the apartment eastbound on Ivywood Dr. and then southbound on Ventura Road.
 
Arzabal is currently at VCMC in stable condition. The investigation is on-going as to the suspect and motive of the stabbing.
 
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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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/09/2012, 1:30 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:	Fireworks Enforcement and Fines
DATE/TIME:	June 20, 2011
LOCATION:	Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Commander Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	SAA

DETAILS:

Possession of fireworks in Oxnard is illegal. The Oxnard Police Department will continue its aggressive “no tolerance” fireworks enforcement this summer particularly during the 4th of July weekend. Possession of dangerous fireworks is prohibited by Oxnard City Ordinance Section 7-147.1(B)(A)(1) and possession of safe and sane fireworks is prohibited by OXO 7-147.1(B)(A)(2). The fine for possessing dangerous fireworks is $1,000 and fine for possessing safe and sane fireworks is $250.

When fireworks are observed or otherwise disturbing, residents are encouraged to call the City of Oxnard Police and Fire Emergency Communications Center at 385-7740 describing what is occurring, the location, and describing or naming who is disturbing with fireworks.

Note that the Fireworks Hotline was discontinued two years ago because few calls were made to that number.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Narcotics Search Warrant
DATE/TIME	January 7, 2012 at 7 a.m.
LOCATION	400 block North Grant Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECTS	Salvador Antonio Valdivia, 24, Oxnard resident Orlando Reyes, 28, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Greg Hebert [email protected]
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

 

On January 7, 2012, at about 7 a.m, members of the Oxnard PD Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Unit served a narcotics search warrant in the 400 block of North Grant Avenue in Oxnard. The search warrant was the result of a three-month investigation into the sale of rock cocaine at the residence.  
 
During the search of the residence detectives located paraphernalia related to the sale of drugs; more than four ounces of marijuana; three ounces of cocaine; two small-caliber handguns and seized about two thousand dollars for asset forfeiture. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than ten thousand dollars.
 
Salvador Valdivia, 24, was arrested for possession of cocaine for sale and several weapons violations. Orlando Reyes, 28, was also arrested during the search warrant. Reyes was charged with possession of methamphetamine for sale and three felony warrants.
 
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7637. 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

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	211 P.C – Robbery (Handgun)
DATE/TIME:	06/07/2011, 0330 Hours
LOCATION:	Du-par’s Restaurant, 2420 North Vineyard Ave.
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect- White male , approximately 35 years of age, 5’-7” 140 lbs. Blue eyes, Gray and black hooded sweatshirt with green shirt underneath, blue jeans and dirty white shoes, carrying a black colored handgun.
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None.
LOSS:	Undetermined amount of cash.
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 or [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 or [email protected]

DETAILS:
 
On 06/07/2011 at approximately 0330 hours a white male subject entered the Du-par’s Restaurant and pointed a black handgun at the female employee who was standing next to the cash register. The subject demanded cash and the then fled the restaurant on foot in an unknown direction with the currency. There were no injuries during this incident and no witnesses have been identified. The Oxnard Police department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this suspect as this Du-par’s restaurant was also robbed approximately 10 days earlier by a similar subject.

There have been a total of five robberies that have occurred to north end area Oxnard restaurants in the last three months. There were no injuries in any of the robberies to date.

We are asking patrons of restaurants in the north end of Oxnard to call the police immediately if they see suspicious subjects or vehicles loitering at restaurants especially in the areas of Vineyard Avenue and Esplanade Drive.

If you have any additional information regarding this incident or any other robberies in the north end of Oxnard, please contact Detective Steven Funk or you may also leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

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	January 4, 2012, 2:46 a.m.
LOCATION	100 block Fashion Park Place, Oxnard
VICTIM	28-year old female, wife of suspect
SUSPECT	Abdalla Younan Abdalla, 2-2-79 Egyptian male
SUSPECT VEHICLE	2002 Black Hyundai Santa Fe California license plate 5ATB969
PREPARED BY	Sgt. David Villanueva (805) 385-7763
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

DETAILS
At 2:45 a.m. Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 100 block of Fashion Park Place in Oxnard. On arrival, they found a 28-year-old female with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to the hospital where she is in critical condition.  The investigation revealed that the assailant was her husband, Abdalla Younan Abdalla, 32, of Oxnard. The suspect apparently fled in his 2002 Black Hyundai Santa Fe, California license plate 5ATB969. It is believed that the suspect fled to Los Angeles County. Officers are actively searching for this vehicle and the suspect. 

Abdalla is an Egyptian male, 5’4” 160 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. He wears glasses and had a moustache and a couple of day’s growth of a beard at the time of the attack. Abdalla also has a tattoo of Arabic writing on his upper right arm.
 
Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of this suspect is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Sonia Sanchez at (805) 385-7663. 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:  1/04/2012 at 7:21 a.m.