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NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 8, 2023
SUBJECT: Double Fatal Collision Involving Single Vehicle
LOCATION: Perkins Road and Campbell Way, Oxnard
DRIVER Jennifer Antillon, 21 years old
PASSENGER Irasema Rodriguez, 23 years old
VEHICLE 2004 Ford F-150
CONTACT: Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff, Traffic Investigator | (805) 385-7750 |
On January 8, 2023, at approximately 3:58 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call for service of an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Perkins Road and Campbell Way.
Upon arrival, officers located a single vehicle that had collided with several parked vehicles and flipped on its side. EMS quickly responded and attempted to extricate the two trapped occupants to perform life-saving measures. Unfortunately, both occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver was identified as Jennifer Antillon and the passenger as Irasema Rodriguez.
The preliminary investigation revealed Antillon was driving southbound on Perkins Road from Pleasant Valley Road. For reasons not yet fully understood, Antillon collided with several parked vehicles along the east curb and caused her vehicle to flip on its side before colliding with additional parked vehicles. Investigators suspect alcohol to be a factor in this collision. Anyone with information regarding this collision is urged to contact Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff at (805) 385-7750 or via email at andrew.pinkstaff@oxnardpd.org.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 5th, 2023 (7:35 PM)
SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Possessing Stolen Firearm
SUSPECTS: Ernesto Abril, 42-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: Rose Ave. at Socorro Wy., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org
On January 5th, at approximately 7:35 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Rose Ave. and Socorro Wy. Officers contacted the occupants and learned that one of the passengers was on the Post Release Offender Program for vehicle theft. Officers removed the occupants to conduct a search pursuant to the passenger’s search terms. During the search officers located a loaded .22 caliber revolver that was concealed in the vehicle. Abril, one of the passengers, was arrested for possessing the revolver. A records check on the firearm revealed that it had been reported stolen.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: December 30, 2022, at 1:35 A.M.
SUBJECT: Man Stabbed, Dies in Oxnard
LOCATION: De Anza Way @ Cloyne Street
VICTIM: Saul Guillen 27-Year-Old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT: Unknown
CONTACT: Jess Aragon, Sergeant
(805) 385-7763 | jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org
On December 30, 2022, at about 1:35 A.M., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the call of a male yelling for help in the area of De Anza Way and Cloyne Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old male, later identified as Saul Guillen suffering from multiple stab wounds. Emergency medical personnel quickly arrived, began life-saving measures and transported Guillen to the Ventura County Medical Center. Unfortunately, once at the hospital Guillen succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.
Investigators are encouraging anyone who has any information, may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Justin Songer (805) 385-7680. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.
Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department's website:www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE/ TIME: 12/30/22, 06:30 A.M. Hours
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: December 26, 2022, 4:30 P.M.
SUBJECT: At-Risk Missing Person
LOCATION: 500 block West Gonzales Road, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON: Sandra Diaz, 74-year-old, Oxnard Resident
CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant
(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org
The Missing Persons Unit
(805) 385-7629
The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the community's assistance locating an at-risk missing adult. Sandra Diaz is a 74-year-old Hispanic female, 5’0, 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Mrs. Diaz was last seen at her residence in Oxnard, today at 4:00 pm. She was wearing a long sleeve multi-color shirt, shorts and grey stockings. Mrs. Diaz suffers from Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mrs. Diaz. If you have any information about the disappearance of Mrs. Diaz, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: December 26, 2022
SUBJECT: Serious Injury Hit and Run
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – Oxnard
VEHICLE: Black Dodge Charger
Bicyclist: 13 year-old male juvenile
Kentia St. and Kumquat St.
CONTACT: Alexis Arellano, Traffic Investigator
(805) 718-3234 | alexis.arellano@oxnardpd.org
On December 25, 2022, at approximately 4:37 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a 13-year-old male bicyclist that was struck by a black Dodge Charger in the area of Kentia Street and Kumquat Street where the driver fled the area. It was believed that the driver was already fleeing from another hit and run and was being followed by the victim vehicle from that incident. The juvenile suffered significant injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for emergency care. The juvenile is currently in stable condition.
Initial investigation revealed that the driver of the black Dodge Charger may have been involved in additional crimes over the previous 24 hours. Officers were able to locate a vehicle and driver matching the description of the hit and run vehicle. The investigation was turned over to Investigators with the Traffic Unit and the investigation is currently ongoing.
Oxnard Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance to identify additional evidence that identifies the vehicle and driver of this hit and run collision. If anyone has original security video, cell phone video, or photographs that they believe would be helpful, please email or call Traffic Investigator Alexis Arellano for a link to upload the evidence. Information can also be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnard.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: December 26, 2022, at 2:45 P.M.
SUBJECT: Man Stabbed During Fight, Dies in Oxnard
LOCATION: 300 block of West Fifth Street
VICTIM: Male, Hispanic, 50 Years Old, Oxnard Resident (Name Withheld Pending Family Notification)
SUSPECT: Unknown
CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7763 | edgar.fernandez@Oxnardpd.org
On December 26, 2022, at about 2:45 P.M., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the call of a fight in the 300 block of West Fifth Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 50 year old male subject, who was suffering from multiple stab wounds. Emergency medical personnel quickly arrived, began life-saving measures and transported the male to the Ventura County Medical Center. Unfortunately, once at the hospital the male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The name of the victim is being withheld until notification can be made to his family.
The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.
Investigators are encouraging anyone who has any information, may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Kaya Boysan (805) 385-7645. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.
Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department's website:www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE/ TIME: 12/26/22, 11:30 P.M. Hours
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: December 26, 2022, 4:30 P.M.
SUBJECT: At-Risk Missing Person
LOCATION: 500 block West Gonzales Road, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON: Sandra Diaz, 74-year-old, Oxnard Resident
CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant
(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org
The Missing Persons Unit
(805) 385-7629
The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the community's assistance locating an at-risk missing adult. Sandra Diaz is a 74-year-old Hispanic female, 5’0, 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Mrs. Diaz was last seen at her residence in Oxnard, today at 4:00 pm. She was wearing a long sleeve multi-color shirt, shorts and grey stockings. Mrs. Diaz suffers from Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mrs. Diaz. If you have any information about the disappearance of Mrs. Diaz, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: December 23, 2022, 10:54 A.M.
SUBJECT: Shooting Victim
LOCATION: 100 Block Of Campton Drive
VICTIM: 45-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident
CONTACT: Roger Ramirez, Detective
(805) 385-7547 | roger.ramirez@oxnardpd.org
On December 23, 2022, at approximately 10:54 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a shooting victim in the 100 block of Campton Drive. When officers arrived, they located a 45-year-old male Oxnard resident suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to an area hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Roger Ramirez at 805-385-7547 or roger.ramirez@oxnardpd.org.
Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnard.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.