John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Alert
DATE/TIME:	6-28-10/1100
LOCATION:	On Harbor Blvd. between 5^th Street and Gonzales Road, Oxnard
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PREPARED BY:	Sgt. S. Kawaguchi
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. S. Kawaguchi

DETAILS:

On 6-28-10, at 1100 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a single car traffic collision. Officers discovered that a Ford Explorer had collided into a power pole, dropping power lines across the roadway. Harbor Blvd. Between 5^th Street and Gonzales Road is closed.

Edison was notified and they estimate that Harbor Blvd will be closed for 6-8 hours until repairs can be made. Drivers will have to take alternate routes.

DATE: 6-28-10 Report #

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arnold Road Closure
DATE/TIME:	July 4^th, 4 PM to 2 AM
LOCATION:	Arnold Road
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PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Special Projects Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	SAA, (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

Arnold Road will again be closed on Sunday, July 4^th, from 4 PM to 2 AM. This continues a practice begun years ago to not only protect the wetlands and wildlife located there, but to discourage the use of illegal fireworks in this fragile environment. Local neighborhood groups and members of the Audubon Society suggested this measure and it has proven to discourage pedestrian and vehicular traffic and eliminate the use of illegal fireworks.

Residents are reminded that possession and use of illegal fireworks is prohibited. The Oxnard Police Department is continuing its “zero tolerance” policy as it relates to fireworks.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-29-10

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Home Invasion Robbery
DATE/TIME:	6-24-10/2055
LOCATION:	200 block of Deodar Ave.
VICTIM(S):	Phillip Craven (21 year-old Oxnard resident) Samantha Martinez (20 year-old Oxnard resident)
SUSPECT(S):	#1 – Hispanic male, 21-24 years, 5’8-5’10” tall, 200 pounds #2 – Hispanic male, 21-24 years, 5’8-5’10” tall, 170 pounds
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LOSS:	Personal Property (Value $430.00)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Charles Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:

DETAILS:

On 6-24-10, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a home invasion robbery in the 200 block of Deodar Avenue. Officers contacted the victims and found that one had been assaulted. The suspects entered the residence, confronted the victims and took personal property from them. The suspects fled the residence on foot.

Anyone with information on possible suspects is asked to contact Detective Chip Buttell at 805-385-7665, or Ventura County Crime stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS or http://venturacountycrimestoppers.org/.

DATE: 6-17-10 Report # 10-12682

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Alert – ADDENDUM
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DETAILS:

Members of the media have inquired about the driver’s name. The driver of the SUV was Suisami James Faasua, age 22, of Oxnard. He was wearing his seatbelt and both of the vehicle’s front airbags deployed. He sustained only minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene by Oxnard firefighters and Gold Coast Ambulance paramedics. Alcohol is not a factor and no citations were issued. The collision is still under investigation. The roadway remains closed at this time while Edison crews make repairs.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery of Person (shot fired)
DATE/TIME:	June 25, 2010 06:55 AM
LOCATION:	2814 Saviers Rd Lauderland Wash and Dry
VICTIM(S):	32 Year-old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	White male 45 years, 5’6”-5’8”, thin build with a black beard wearing grey clothing
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SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1990’s green Chevrolet full sized pick-up, with a construction rack covering the bed.
LOSS:	Undetermined amount
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Charles Buttell (805) 385-7665

DETAILS:

On 6/25/10 around 06:55 AM, Officers responded to a call of a robbery that had just occurred to a person at 2814 Saviers Rd, outside the Lauderland Wash and Dry. Once officers arrived they were told a suspect was in the business while patrons were doing their laundry.

The victim exited the business with her purse on a cart. The suspect grabbed the purse from the laundry cart and a brief struggle with the victim ensued over the purse. The suspect fled with the victim’s property. The victim gave chase to the rear of the business. The suspect brandished a handgun at the victim, who continued to pursue the suspect.

As the suspect neared his vehicle, which was parked in a nearby neighborhood he fired one shot from his gun at the victim. The victim was not hit by the gunfire. The suspect entered his vehicle and fled the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind residents of the dangers of pursuing the suspect of a crime. The best practice is to be a good witness and obtain a detailed description of the suspect(s) as well as any possible get away vehicles.

If anyone has information about the robbery they are requested to Call Det. Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7665 or Ventura County Crime stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

Oxnard Police Department

Violent Crimes Unit

Sergeant Terry Burr

Office (805) 486-6211

Cellular (805) 797-6048

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	UPDATED PHOTOS Armed Robbery of Person (shot fired)
DATE/TIME:	June 25, 2010 06:55 AM
LOCATION:	2814 Saviers Rd Lauderland Wash and Dry
VICTIM(S):	32 Year-old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	White male 45 years, 5’6”-5’8”, thin build with a black beard wearing grey clothing
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1990’s green Chevrolet S-10 or full sized pick-up, with a construction rack covering the bed.
LOSS:	Undetermined amount
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Charles Buttell (805) 385-7665

DETAILS:

Early this morning officers responded to a call of a robbery that had just occurred to a person at 2814 Saviers Rd, outside the Lauderland Wash and Dry. Once officers learned that an armed robbery had occurred to a customer at Lauderland. They were also told that the suspect was armed and had fired a shot at the victim while he was leaving the area.

This afternoon investigators retrieved surveillance footage from inside the business prior to the robbery. This is the suspect prior to leaving the business and grabbing the victim’s purse.

If anyone recognizes the suspect in this photo they are asked to call 911 and have the local law enforcement contact him. He is considered armed and dangerous. If you have information about the robbery and want to remain anonymous you are requested to Call Det. Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7665 or Ventura County Crime stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	6/23/10 / 2322 hours
LOCATION:	“C” Street @ Pleasant Valley Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Gustavo Meza, 22 years, City of Oxnard Resident Jose Cancino, 18 years, City of Oxnard Resident Three Oxnard Juveniles
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SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1991 Green, Cadillac El Dorado /5YYC131 CA
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PREPARED BY:	Officer Jim Evans
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	eduardomiranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police Officers attempted to stop Suspect Meza for failing to stop at a stop sign. Meza led officers on a thirty minute vehicle pursuit from South Oxnard to Thousand Oaks. Meza’s vehicle ran out of gas and he was apprehended along with Jose Cancino and three juveniles. Meza was charged with felony evading (2800.2(a) CVC) and felony child endangerment (273a(a) PC). Cancino was not charged and released at the Oxnard Police Department. The three juveniles were arrested for violating their probation and released to their parents.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/24/10, 0445 hours.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of murder suspect
DATE/TIME:	June 18, 2010; 1700 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura, CA
VICTIM(S):	Joseph Jacquez 13 years-old
SUSPECT(S):	Pablo Manuel Cruz (D.O.B. 2/21/91)
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PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Erik Mora, (805) 385-7680 erikmora@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 18, 2010, Oxnard Police detectives arrested Pablo Manuel Cruz (D.O.B. 2/21/91) for the drive-by shooting murder of thirteen-year-old Joseph Jacquez. Jacquez was shot to death at 1^st Street and Roosevelt Avenue on June 10, 2009.

Cruz, a Santa Paula resident who has ties to an Oxnard gang, is being sent to the Ventura County Jail, where he is being held without bail. He is being charged with murder (187 PC) and a gang allegation (186.22 PC).

The Oxnard Police Department will not provide further information about the circumstances of this arrest or other details about the investigation at this time, since additional arrests are anticipated. Investigators believe that Cruz did not act alone while committing this criminal act.

Anyone with information about the case can contact Detective Erik Mora at (805) 385-7680 or via email at erikmora@oxnarpd.org.

The City of Oxnard is also offering a $10,000.00 reward to persons who provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those additional persons who are responsible for this crime.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery (Update)
DATE/TIME:	6-17-10 / 10:30 pm
LOCATION:	400 block of W. Vineyard Ave
VICTIM(S):	Carlos Cahue (35 year old Oxnard Resident)
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1 – Hispanic male, early 20’s, 5’7”-5’8”, 170 lbs, short black hair (buzz style haircut), thin brown mustache Suspect #2 – Hispanic male, 20-25 years, 5’6"-5’7", 170lbs, short black hair
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LOSS:	Personal Property (Value $250.00)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Charles Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:

DETAILS:

On 6/15/10, officers from the Oxnard Police Department contacted the victim of a robbery at the Ventura County Medical Center. The robbery occurred on 6/5/10 in the 400 block of W. Vineyard Ave. Investigators have since re-contacted the victim to develop a composite sketch of suspect number 1.

Anyone with information on possible suspects is asked to contact Detective Chip Buttell at 805-385-7665, or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 805-385-8255.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	June 15th, 2010 1800-2300
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
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CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator(805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

During game 6 of the NBA Championship Series, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on June 15th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 11 P.M.

The checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue at Lindsay Place.

Officers screened 565 motorists who passed through the checkpoint. Officers conducted three DUI investigations with drivers who had been drinking alcohol and one driver was arrested for DUI. This driver’s blood alcohol level was over two times the legal limit of .08.

28 drivers were issued citations for various drivers’ license violations. 26 drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and two drivers were cited for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license. Eight vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will deploy several officers for DUI saturation patrol this Thursday night, June 17^th, during game 7 of the NBA Championship Series.

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct several additional DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols during the upcoming summer months. The Summer DUI deployments will kick-off July 4^th weekend. 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. The checkpoints are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA).

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

June 15th, 2010 2300 hours