John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shots Fired
DATE/TIME:	08/10/2010 1924 hours
LOCATION:	100 Block South Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Three Oxnard Residents
SUSPECT(S):	S1 H/M/24-25 years, shaved head, white shirt, unk colored shorts. S2 H/M/24-25 years, shaved head, black shirt with white undershirt
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Rangel, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Marostica 805-486-6228

DETAILS:

On 08/10/2010 at approximately 1924 hours in the 100 block South Rose Avenue, shots were fired into a vehicle occupied by three individuals. After the shooting the suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victim vehicle was located several blocks away. There were no injuries. The area was searched for the suspects with negative results. An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Mike Marostica. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the 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:	Robbery with a handgun
DATE/TIME:	08/09/10, 0145 hrs
LOCATION:	600 W. Hueneme Road
VICTIM(S):	2 adult victims- names withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect 1- Black male, 25 years, 5-8, 160 lbs. Suspect 2- Black male, 25 years, 6-5, 180 lbs.
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Personal property and currency
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Whitney
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Funk

DETAILS: 

On 08/09/10, at approximately 0145 hrs., two adult males were walking in the 600 block of Hueneme Rd. when they were confronted by the 2 above described suspects. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victims’ property. After obtaining the property, while the suspects were fleeing W/B on Hueneme Rd. near J Street, one of the suspects fired one round into the air.

An investigation is continuing.

For further information contact Detective Funk at 385-7796.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting
DATE/TIME:	8/5/10 1829 hours
LOCATION:	900 block of South Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	31 year old Oxnard resident 19 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	(S1) Samuel Garcia 5/9/90 (S2) Raymond Morales 3/29/84 (S3) Hispanic male, early 20’s, 5-8, 160, black hair, goatee, wearing a black shirt with a long sleeve undershirt, and black jeans (S4) Hispanic male, early 20’s, wearing dark clothing
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams

DETAILS:

On 8/5/10 at approximately 1829 hours Oxnard Police were dispatched to the 900 block of South Ventura Road regarding a shooting that had just occurred. When officers arrived they located two victims that had sustained gunshot wounds. One of the victims had sustained a gunshot wound to his right arm and the other victim had sustained two gunshot wounds to his left hand. Both victims were transported to VCMC where they treated for their injuries and later released.

Sergeant Amon, who was enroute to VCMC to check on the condition of the victims, located the suspect vehicle at the intersection of Mills and Main Street in the City of Ventura. Sergeant Amon conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. When the vehicle stopped three of occupants fled from the vehicle. Three of the occupants fled from the vehicle while one occupant stayed in the vehicle. One of the suspects that fled from the vehicle was located and arrested. The two suspects that were arrested were identified as Samuel Garcia (5/9/90) and Raymond Morales (3/29/84). Both suspects were charged with various felony charges.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit are actively looking for the two outstanding suspects. If you have any further information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Marostica at (805) 486-6228 or you can remain anonymous by contacting 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:	Victim Interrupts Auto Theft in Progress; Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	08-04-2010 at 0654 hours
LOCATION:	700 block of Forest Park Blvd., Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	15 year-old male, from El Rio
LOSS:	All stolen property recovered at scene
PREPARED BY:	Commander Tom Chronister

DETAILS:

The observations of an alert Oxnard resident led to the arrest of a juvenile suspected in two vehicle crimes early this morning.

At 0654 hours, Oxnard police received a call of an auto theft in progress in the 700 block of Forest Park Blvd. The 30-year-old victim (whose identity is being withheld by police) watched his vehicle, a Chevrolet pick-up, being driven without his consent. The victim chased the suspect on foot and detained the juvenile until police arrived.

At 0654 hours, a second vehicle burglary was reported to Oxnard police in the same apartment complex. Stereo equipment was stolen from a Dodge pick-up.

Entry to both vehicles was made by force. Evidence recovered indicates the juvenile suspect was responsible for both crimes. All stolen property was recovered and returned to the owners.

The suspect was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center for treatment of facial injuries received during a brief altercation with the victim. The victim was also injured but did not require medical attention. The juvenile was placed into Juvenile Hall on two counts of auto burglary, one count of theft of automobile, and violation of probation for a previous attempted burglary. An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Arrest 25 Drivers For DUI Over The Weekend
DATE/TIME:	Friday, July 30th, 2010 to Sunday, August 1st, 2010
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

A total of twenty-five DUI arrests were made over the weekend from July 30th to August 1st by the Oxnard Police Department, which deployed additional officers to conduct strict DUI enforcement throughout the city. Three of the arrests were made on Friday night at the Traffic Unit’s DUI checkpoint.

Several additional officers were deployed this weekend to conduct strict DUI enforcement throughout the city. The combined effort of these officers and patrol beat officers resulted in 22 additional drivers arrested for DUI.

Among the drivers arrested, two were charged with felony violations of DUI. Both of them were already on probation for DUI and driving with suspended drivers’ licenses. One of them had been arrested three prior times for DUI since 2000, had an opened container of alcohol in his vehicle, and had a blood alcohol level that was over twice the legal limit of .08. The other driver had four prior DUI arrests.

An additional driver this weekend was arrested for his second DUI and also on DUI probation with court restrictions.

The average blood alcohol level of all the drivers this weekend was .15.

The number of DUI arrests made this weekend was over double the amount of arrests normally made on a weekend in the City of Oxnard.

The Oxnard Police Department is planning several additional DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols in 2010. All of these DUI operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. They are also funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration. We want to remind the public to call 911 to report drunk drivers.

Please buckle up, drive sober, and drive safely!

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.

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
DATE/TIME:	8/1/10 1250 hours
LOCATION:	400 block of N. McKinley
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect 1- Yosimar Silva (dob: 5/1/86) Suspect 2- Hispanic male, early 20’s, light skin, 5-10, heavy build
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams

DETAILS:

On 8/1/10 at approximately 1250 hours Oxnard Police were dispatched to the 400 block of N. McKinley regarding a robbery that had just occurred. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who stated that he was walking in the 400 block of North McKinley when he was approached by two subjects. The two subjects pointed semi-automatic handguns at the victim and demanded his property. After taking the victim’s property both subjects fled the area on foot.

During the course of the investigation one of the subjects, identified as Yosimar Silva (dob: 5/1/86), was identified. Silva was arrested at his residence and charged with armed robbery. Members of the Violent Crimes Unit served a search warrant at Silva’s residence and recovered numerous items of evidentiary value.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit are actively looking for the outstanding suspect. If you have any further information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Funk at (805) 385-7796 or you can remain anonymous by leaving a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805)982-7070.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery, Kidnapping, and Carjacking arrest
DATE/TIME:	7/30/10 2345 hours
LOCATION:	Seventh Street/ Oxnard Blvd
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	(S1) Esteban Cortez 1/4/73 and two females in their early 20’s
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Funk (805) 385-7796

DETAILS:

On 7/31/10 at approximately 0205 hours officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of south “J” Street regarding a robbery that had just occurred. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who stated that he was sitting in his vehicle in the area of Seventh Street and Oxnard Blvd. A male and two females entered the victim’s vehicle and told him to drive. While the victim was with the subjects they brandished knives, robbed him of his money, and took additional property belonging to the victim. The subjects drove the victim around and then dropped the victim off in the 2200 block of south “J” Street.

A short time later Officers located the victim’s vehicle in the 200 block of Chester. The driver of the vehicle, Esteban Cortez (1/4/73), was taken into custody without incident. Cortez was booked at the Ventura County Jail for various felony charges including robbery, kidnapping and carjacking.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Detective Funk at (805) 385-7796 or leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 982-7070.

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
DATE/TIME:	July 30th, 2010 1800-2400
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS: 

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoint on July 30th, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight.

The checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Pleasant Valley Road west of Rose Avenue.

Officers screened 717 motorists who passed through the checkpoint. Officers conducted three DUI investigations with drivers who had been drinking alcohol and arrested all three drivers for DUI. One of these drivers had a blood alcohol level that was over twice the legal limit of .08. One additional driver was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

45 drivers were issued citations for various drivers’ license violations. 35 drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and three drivers were cited for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license. Ten vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct several additional DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols over the remainder of the summer months. The next DUI checkpoint is scheduled for Friday night, August 20th. 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.

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.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Vehicle Collision (2 Fatalities)
DATE/TIME:	July 28, 2010 / 1909 hours
LOCATION:	Victoria Avenue South of Gonzales Road
DRIVER-1:	Male, 25 of Oxnard (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
DRIVER-2:	Shannon Martinez, 26 of Ventura
PASSENGER V-1:	Male, 14 of Oxnard (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
VEHICLE-1:	White, BMW, Sedan
VEHICLE-2:	Red, Ford Compact
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant (randylatimer@oxnardpd.org)
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Senior Officer 385-7750 (mariapena@oxnardpd.org)

DETAILS:

On July 28, 2010, at approximately 1909 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to Victoria Avenue, South of Gonzales Road after receiving a call of a roll-over collision involving two vehicles. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that the vehicles, a white, BMW sedan and a red, Ford compact had collided in the southbound lanes. As a result of the collision, the red compact had overturned, trapping the driver, Shannon Martinez, 26 of Ventura. She was extricated by fire department personnel and transported to Ventura County Medical Center for multiple injuries. She was admitted and is in serious but stable condition. The driver of the BMW, a 25 year old male of Oxnard and his passenger, a 14 year old male of Oxnard, died at the scene. Their names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the BMW was traveling northbound on Victoria Avenue and began passing other northbound traffic by driving in the dirt center median. The BMW lost control and began sliding sideways and crossed into the opposing lanes. Upon crossing into the southbound lanes, the BMW collided with the red compact.

If anyone has information about this collision please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750

An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a handgun to a Business
DATE/TIME:	7-27-2010/ 1732 hours
LOCATION:	Farmacia Estrella “Star Pharmacy” 5020 S. “C” St. , Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Farmacia Estrella “Star Pharmacy”
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1 – White or Hispanic male with a brown hooded sweatshirt, light colored shirt, baseball cap with red/orange bill, blue jeans shorts, black shoes, and holding a chrome colored revolver. Unknown colored bandana covering his face and gloves. Suspect #2 – White/Hispanic male, black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, grey and black backpack with an unknown colored bandana covering his face and white gloves.
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Tan or Light brown compact, possibly a Honda.
LOSS:	Medications/ Unknown amount
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steven Funk
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk (805) 385-7796 / stevenfunk@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7-27-10, at approximately 5:32 P.M., officers were dispatched to Farmacia Estrella “Star Pharmacy” located at 5020 South “C” St. reference an armed robbery. Officers discovered two subjects entered the pharmacy and immediately went behind the counter. The suspects ordered the owner to open up the cabinets containing different medications. The suspects wore unknown colored bandanas that covered their face, hooded sweatshirts, and gloves.

The suspects took an unknown amount of medication and fled the store. Witnesses observed the suspects run across the street and got into a Tan or light brown vehicle. The suspect vehicle drove away northbound on “C” St. from Pleasant Valley Rd. There was no description of the suspect driver.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to contact Detective Steven Funk at 805-385-7796 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).