John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide
DATE/TIME:	August 17, 2010 10:25 PM
LOCATION:	2000 Block of San Jose
VICTIM(S):	21 year-old Oxnard, resident (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
SUSPECT(S):	Rene Ramos 23 year-old Oxnard, resident (photo attached)
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	2001 Chevy Impala Tan in color, CA license 6KRJ476
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	Major Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Adam Wittkins (805) 385-7649 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 8-17-10 at around 10:25 PM, officers responded to a call of a shooting victim. Upon officers arrival they located the victim in front of a residence. Medical personnel attempted to revive the victim with negative results.

Witnesses told officers that the suspect and victim had a physical altercation and during the fight the victim was shot. The victim attempted to run into the residence for help when he collapsed from his injuries. The suspect then fled the scene on foot.

At around 7:30 AM officers from the Special Enforcement Team surrounded the suspect’s residence on San Gorgonio and started to make verbal contact with the occupants. By 11:30 the team entered and cleared the residence with the assistance of the Ventura County Bomb Squad. The suspect was gone; he had fled in his vehicle possibly last night.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect in this homicide. The suspect photo is attached, he should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see this suspect or vehicle you are asked to call 911. If you have information about the incident please call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You can remain anonymous by calling Ventura 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:	Shooting Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	8/12/10 2200
LOCATION:	Woolley Road and Oxnard Blvd
VICTIM(S):	31 year old Oxnard resident 19 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Frank Williams a 24 year old Oxnard resident
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.

Police located the suspect vehicle in the area of Mills and Main Street in the City of Ventura. When the vehicle stopped three of 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.

During the course of the investigation, Violent Crimes Unit Investigators were able to identify Frank Williams, a 24 year old Oxnard resident, as one of the occupants of the vehicle who fled on foot. On 8/12/10 at approximately 2200 hours members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit located Williams in the area of Woolley Road and Oxnard Blvd. Williams was taken into custody and charged with various felony charges relating to the shooting incident.

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 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:	Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect
DATE/TIME:	08/14/2010 1500 hours
LOCATION:	First Street and Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Three Oxnard Residents
SUSPECT(S):	Vicente Cervantes 12/21/89, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or email: [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff McGreevy 805-385-3982

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.

During the course of the investigation Violent Crimes Unit Investigators were able to determine that only one suspect was responsible for the shooting. They identified Vicente Cervantes (12/21/89) as being the person responsible for the shooting. On 8/14/10 at approximately 1651 hours members of the Special Enforcement Unit located Cervantes in the area of First Street and Rose Avenue. They contacted Cervantes and arrested him without incident. Cervantes was booked into the Ventura County Jail for three counts of attempted murder, the gang enhancement, and several other felony charges.

A search warrant was served at Cervantes’ residence and several items of evidentiary value were seized. Because the investigation is still ongoing investigators are unable to give further information as to what was seized at the residence. Investigators are requesting that anyone with information regarding this case to call Detective Jeff McGreevy at (805) 385-3983 or 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:	Mother Arrested for Causing Injury to Daughter in Drunk Driving Crash
DATE/TIME:	08-16-2010 at 0249 hours
LOCATION:	1400 block of E. Third Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Isabella Chavez, 5 years, of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Eileen Tarango Salas, 29 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Officer Derek Miller

DETAILS:

An Oxnard mother was arrested for suspicion of felony drunk driving and felony child endangerment by Oxnard police following an early-morning crash that injured her 5-year-old daughter.

Oxnard police received a call of a collision at Harbor Freight Tools on E. Third Street at 2:49 a.m. The crash was witnessed by security personnel on duty at the business.

Witnesses observed the vehicle driven by Salas crash through a closed driveway gate leading to the business. The vehicle continued through the parking lot then crashed into a concrete median. Oxnard police and fire personnel responded to the scene and detained Salas who had exited the car with her daughter, Isabella Chavez. Two open containers of alcohol were found on the floorboard of the car.

As of this writing, Salas is still being treated at a local hospital for head injuries sustained in the crash. Chavez received minor injuries in the crash and was released to her father.

Upon release from the hospital, Salas will face charges of felony drunk driving and felony child endangerment. Once booked in the Ventura County Jail, bail will be set at $50,000. 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:	Carjacking Arrest and Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	08/16/2010 at 0154 hours
LOCATION:	Channel Islands @ Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Resident (name withheld due to possible retaliation)
SUSPECT(S):	#1: Vidal Magana, 20 Year Old Oxnard Resident #2: 16 Year Old Oxnard resident(name withheld age) #3: Unidentified third suspect still at large.
WITNESS(ES):	None
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jeffrey McGreevy 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Charles Buttell 805-385-7665

DETAILS:

On 08/16/2010 at approximately 0154 hours, a 35 year-old Oxnard resident was approached by three men. He knew one of the men and was going to give them a ride home. A suspect, who was later identified as a 16 year-old Oxnard gang member, produced a handgun and put it to the victim’s head. He demanded money from the victim while pointing a handgun at him. The victim gave them what little money he had while two other suspects threatened him with beer bottles. After the victim gave them his money, the suspects stole his Toyota Camry. The victim contacted the Police Department and the vehicle description was broadcast to patrol officers.

About 30 minutes later Oxnard police officers Patrick Blanche and his partner, Moses Martinez, found the vehicle in the area of Saviers Road and Hill Street. The officers attempted to stop the stolen Toyota Camry but it failed to yield and a vehicle pursuit was initiated. During the pursuit two men exited the car and were detained for further investigation. The driver continued to drive around South Oxnard and eventually stopped near Commercial Avenue and South Oxnard Boulevard. The pursuit lasted approximately 33 minutes. The driver surrendered and officers later located a replica .45 caliber pistol under the front seat. This is believed to be the weapon used during the robbery. The driver was found to be a 16 year-old suspected gang member and he was positively identified as the person who used the gun during the robbery. The rear passenger, Vidal Magana of Oxnard, was identified as one of the men threatening with a bottle during the robbery. Magana also has ties to an Oxnard gang. The third person who was detained during the vehicle pursuit was cleared of any involvement in the initial robbery and he was released. Vidal Magana was booked into the Ventura County Jail for robbery, carjacking, and a gang allegation. The 16 year-old driver was booked into the Ventura County Juvenile Hall for robbery, carjacking, evading arrest, and a gang allegation. The investigation is ongoing and anyone who witnessed this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7665 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the 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:	Possible Assault
DATE/TIME:	8-16-2010 0730 hours
LOCATION:	560 S. A St.
VICTIM(S):	Sergio Carballo Hernandez 40 yrs old. Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Marostica
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk 385-7796

DETAILS:

On 8-16-2010 at approximately 0730 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a subject down in the alley of 560 S. A St., in the City of Oxnard. Officers and paramedics arrived and found the victim suffering from critical injuries. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. Investigators are attempting to locate friends or family for the victim, with negative results. If anyone knows the victim or his family, they are urged to contact Detective Steve Funk immediately.

An investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information as to the victim, or how he sustained his injuries, they are urged to contact Detective Steve Funk. If they wish to remain anonymous, they can contact Ventura County Crimestoppers at 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:	Burglary arrest
DATE/TIME:	08/16/10; 1030 hours
LOCATION:	1600 block S. Oxnard Bl.
VICTIM(S):	withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Villareal (31 yrs)
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Mike Van Atta
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Mike Van Atta 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 08/16/2010 at approximately 1030 hours, Officers of the Oxnard Police Department received information about a stolen vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 1600 block of S. Oxnard Bl. Investigators from the Ventura County Auto Theft Taskforce (VENCAT) conducted surveillance on the vehicle. After a suspect was observed inside the vehicle attempting to remove the stereo from the dash, uniformed Oxnard Police Officers attempted to contact the suspect. The suspect saw officers approaching and fled on foot. Oxnard Police K-9, Cody, was deployed after the suspect refused to stop at the order of officers. Cody apprehended the suspect in the 1700 block of Gisler Ave.

Suspect, Joseph Villareal (31 years) was arrested for burglary and possession of stolen property.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary Attempted Robbery
DATE/TIME:	8-13-10/1200 AM
LOCATION:	100 block of North Oxnard Boulevard 100 block of North “C” Street
VICTIM(S):	Withheld (suspects are gang members)
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Roman (18 year old Oxnard resident) Christopher Andrade (19 year old Oxnard resident) 17 year old juvenile
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Personal Property (Value $20.00)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Charles Buttell

DETAILS:

On 8-13-10 Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a burglary in progress to a business in the 100 block of North Oxnard Boulevard. Officers contacted an employee at the business and learned that he was the victim of an attempted robbery. No property was taken during the attempted robbery. The suspects fled the area on foot, however they were followed by an independent witness. The suspects were seen entering another closed business in the 100 block of North “C” Street and removing property. When officers arrived they located the suspects in the area and they were arrested. The property that was taken was recovered. Suspects Roman and Andrade were booked into Ventura County Jail. The juvenile was booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident 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:	Multi-Location Search Warrants
DATE/TIME:	8/11/10 1600 hours
LOCATION:	Various locations in the City of Oxnard and Ventura
VICTIM(S):	Names Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Miguel Pena a 27 year old resident of Oxnard Ambriosio Gomez a 30 year old resident of Oxnard Hortencia Lopez a 32 year old resident of Oxnard Edgar Canchola a 29 year old resident of Oxnard Gerardo Mariscal a 30 year old resident of Oxnard Alberto Castro a 45 year old resident of Ventura
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Garcia (805) 385-7688 or email at [email protected]

DETAILS:

After a month long robbery investigation, members of the Violent Crimes Unit were able to identify six persons that were responsible for the incident. Due to the nature of the crime that was committed, SWAT teams from Oxnard, Ventura, and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department were utilized to serve several warrants at various locations in the City of Oxnard and Ventura.

Miguel Pena, Ambriosio Gomez, Hortencia Lopez, Edgar Canchola, Gerardo Mariscal, and Alberto Castro were arrested and booked into the Ventura County Jail for robbery and other felony offenses. An investigation is ongoing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1225 hours
LOCATION:	Gonzales Road West of SR-1 (Oxnard Boulevard)
PEDESTRIAN:	Shane Marquez Vargas, 32 years old of Oxnard
DRIVER:	Luningning Diaz Angeles, 83 years old of Camarillo
VEHICLE:	Black 1992 Honda Accord
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant

DETAILS:

On Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at about 1255 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car on Gonzales Road west of Oxnard Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers found that a black, Honda Accord, driven by Angeles, 83 years old of Camarillo had struck a pedestrian (Vargas, 32 years old of Oxnard).

Pedestrian Vargas sustained head injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. Angeles was not directly injured as a result of the collision but was transported as a precaution.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the Honda, driven by Angeles, was traveling eastbound on Gonzales Road towards Oxnard Boulevard. Several witnesses indicated that Pedestrian Vargas had run out into traffic on Gonzales Road west of Oxnard Boulevard between several vehicles and was struck by the Honda.

At this time it is unknown if alcohol or drugs are a factor in this collision. Additional analysis results are pending.

An investigation is continuing.