News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 14, 2022

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Enforcement Patrols

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal

(805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department to hold DUI Checkpoint and use extra officers to patrol for suspected impaired drivers

The Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol on Saturday, December 17, 2022, specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. The DUI Checkpoint and DUI patrols will be from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DUI checkpoints and patrols are done in locations with a history of DUI-related collisions and arrests. During the checkpoint, officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

In 2018, 1,069 people were killed on California roads in crashes involving drivers who had a blood alcohol content over the legal limit (.08 or above). The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription or over-the-counter medications with an operating heavy machinery warning on the label can also impair. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or are taking medications that can affect your ability to drive, please take these precautions to avoid a DUI:

· Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab, or public transportation – to get home.

· Walking while impaired is also dangerous. Have someone sober walk you home or stay with you until a sober driver is available to pick you up.

· Report drunk drivers – Call 911.

· Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.

A DUI arrest is not cheap. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license and possible jail time.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 14, 2022

SUBJECT: Commercial Burglary Arrest

LOCATION: Metro PCS-400 W Wooley Road, Oxnard

SUSPECT: Isaac Arrieta, 28-Year-Old Oxnard Resident; Erica Pedro, 37-Year-Old Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Meagan Tobey, Corporal | (805) 308-7755 | meagan.tobey@oxnardpd.org

On December 13, 2022, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the Metro PCS store at 400 W Wooley Road in the City of Oxnard reference a commercial burglary. The suspect broke a window to the business, made entry, and stole several cellular phones as well as other merchandise.

Investigators from the Property Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation and were able to identify a residence in the 1100 block of South “L” Street as a possible location for the stolen property. Investigators from the Property Crimes Unit and Violent Crimes Unit served a search warrant at the location on “L” Street where they recovered the majority of the stolen property as well as a stolen silver 2002 Audi TT.

Isaac Arrieta was contacted at the location. Investigators located evidence identifying Arrieta as the burglary suspect and it was determined he also drove the stolen vehicle to the location. Erica Pedro was contacted at the location and found to be in possession of stolen property from the commercial burglary.

Arrieta was arrested for commercial burglary, possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of stolen property. Erica Pedro was arrested for possession of stolen property. Three additional subjects were arrested for charges unrelated to the burglary.

Paul Carganilla

Community Affairs Manager

phone: (805) 385-7631 / mobile: (805) 342-8292

email: paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 18, 2022

SUBJECT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol Results

CONTACT: Miguel Serrato, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

Three impaired drivers arrested during simultaneous DUI checkpoint and saturation patrol.

On December 18, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department held a simultaneous DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Rose Avenue and Tiesa Lane and a city-wide DUI saturation patrol. The operations resulted in three arrests for impaired driving and thirty-nine citations.

Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

Funding for this checkpoint and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 18, 2022 / 12:40AM

SUBJECT: Shots Fired with multiple victims

LOCATION: 300 block of N. Juanita Avenue, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org

On December 18^th at approximately 12:40AM, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the area of the 300 block of N. Juanita Avenue regarding several calls of shots fired. Officers contacted the occupants of a white pickup truck in the area. One of the occupants, a 22-year-old male, suffered a gunshot wound to his chest and was transported to a local hospital. He was listed in stable condition. About the same time, officers located a second shooting victim in the area, a 20-year-old female, who sustained a gunshot wound to her leg. She was also transported to a local hospital with a non-life threatening injury. Two other occupants of the truck were also contacted; they were not injured.

Officers checked the area and located evidence of a shooting at Colonia Park. There was no information available regarding the suspects.

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 9, 2022

SUBJECT: Three Oxnard Store Clerks Cited for Selling Alcohol to Minors

LOCATION: Oxnard, California

CONTACT: Ignacio Coronel, Officer

(805) 385-7650 | Ignacio.coronel@oxnardpd.org

Three Store Clerks in the City of Oxnard Cited for Selling Alcohol to Minors

The Oxnard Police Department with assistance from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has cited three clerks in the City of Oxnard for selling alcohol to minors on December 9, 2022. The actions were the result of a minor decoy operation in which minors, under the direct supervision of police officers, attempted to purchase alcohol from 11 retail licensees in the City of Oxnard.

Those who sold to the minor face a minimum fine of $250, and/or 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first violation. In addition, ABC will take administrative action against the alcoholic beverage license of the business where alcohol was sold to a minor. That may include a fine, a suspension of the license, or the permanent revocation of the license.

Compliance checks are being conducted statewide to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors. Statistics have shown that young people under the age of 21 have a higher rate of drunk driving fatalities than the general adult population. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing the availability of alcohol to minors.

Minor Decoy operations have been conducted by local law enforcement throughout the state since the 1980s. When the program first began, the violation rate of retail establishments selling to minors was as high as 40 to 50 percent. When conducted on a routine basis, the rate has dropped in some cities as low as 10 percent or even below.

In 1994, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the use of underage decoys is a valid tool of law enforcement to ensure that licensees are complying with the law.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) through the department’s Grant Assistance Program. ABC is a Department of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 9, 2022 / 18:30 p.m.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 9, 2022 (3:50 PM)

SUBJECT: Multiple Firearm Possession Arrests

SUSPECTS: Nicholas Rodriguez Jones, 26-year-old Oxnard resident

Trevon Brunson, 21-year-old Oxnard resident

Isaac Walker, 25-year-old Paso Robles resident

Jason Henderson, 20-year-old Oxnard resident

Malikk Williams, 24-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Orchard Park, 2100 block Edelweiss Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

On December 9, 2022 at approximately 3:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Patrol Division and Special Enforcement Unit responded to Orchard Park reference reports of several subjects in possession of a firearm in the park. When officers arrived at the park, they detained the five persons listed above, and an additional hispanic male standing next to a white Kia sedan. As officers attempted to determine if any of the subjects had a firearm, Williams began arguing with officers and distracting them from their duties; he was arrested for obstructing and delaying a peace officer. During the investigation, Brunson and Henderson were found to have loaded semi-automatic 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns concealed on their persons. Both Henderson and Brunson were arrested for various felony firearms related charges. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are commercially sold as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms.

Officers also located an additional loaded 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun loaded with a high-capacity magazine and an additional loaded high-capacity “drum” style handgun magazine in plain view in the back seat of the white Kia sedan. Walker was later found in possession of the third firearm and additional magazine. Walker was arrested for various felony firearms related charges.

Jones is a prohibited person from possessing firearms due to prior felony convictions, and it was later discovered that he had been in possession of firearms in addition to the other subjects. He was arrested for a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

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 9, 2022

SUBJECT: Firearm arrest

SUSPECTS: Alexis Aguirre, 23 year old Oxnard resident

14 year old male juvenile, Oxnard resident

LOCATION: City of Oxnard

CONTACT: Hannah Estrada, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 hannah.estrada@oxnardpd.org

On December 9, 2022 at approximately 1100 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation on a white Chevy Tahoe at Hill Street and ‘G’ Street in Oxnard. The driver, Aguirre, did not comply with officers and attempted to walk away from the scene. Upon contact, a high capacity magazine was located in his possession. There were three additional juveniles in the vehicle and upon further investigation, an AR-15 was located in the front passenger compartment where the 14-year-old male was seated.

Aguirre was ultimately arrested for an outstanding warrant, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, resisting arrest and multiple firearms violations. The front passenger was also arrested for firearms violations.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 5, 2022, at 12:52 A.M.

SUBJECT: 20-Year-Old Man Shot Dead in Oxnard

LOCATION: 1200 block of West Gonzales Road, Oxnard

VICTIM: John Paul Carrillo, 20 Year Old, Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | Edgar.Fernandez@oxnardpd.org

On December 5, 2022, at about 12:50 A.M., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the call of a shooting victim in the 1200 block of W. Gonzales Rd. When officers arrived, they located a 20-year-old male, later identified as John Paul Carrillo, suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Services quickly arrived and began life-saving measures. Unfortunately, Carrillo succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Investigators believe that this incident is gang-related.

Investigators encourage anyone who has any information or 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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 7, 2022

SUBJECT: Santa to the Sea Half Marathon

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal | (805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

Motorists to Expect Delays for the 2022 Santa to the Sea Half Marathon

The 15th annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is scheduled for this Sunday morning, December 11th. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. in front of Santa on Ventura Boulevard and travels through the City of Oxnard where it ends at the Marine Emporium Landing located at 3600 South Harbor Boulevard.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling the traffic control along the race course and motorists should expect significant delays at several intersections throughout the city. These intersections include:

Rice Avenue at Sturgis Road
Rose Avenue at Camino Del Sol
Fifth Street at Hobson Way
Ventura Road at Ninth Street
Wooley Road at Patterson Road
Victoria Avenue at Wooley Road
Harbor Boulevard at Wooley Road

Motorists wishing to travel northbound and southbound in the city are encouraged to use Oxnard Boulevard as it will not be affected by the race. Rice Avenue and Rose Avenue are expected to be re-opened by 9:30 a.m. All other roadways are expected to be re-opened by 10:30 a.m.

For any questions related to the race or the traffic plan for this event, please contact Corporal Mike Wood at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at Mike.Wood@Oxnardpd.org.

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Paul Carganilla

Community Affairs Manager

phone: (805) 385-7631 / mobile: (805) 342-8292

email: paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 1, 2022

SUBJECT: 2022 Oxnard Downtown Christmas Parade

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal

(805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

On December 3, 2022, the Oxnard Downtowners Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade themed “A Blast from the Past.” The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 12:00 p.m.

The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Traffic delays should be expected beginning at 9:00 a.m. The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic:

A Street from Wooley Road to Fifth Street
Ninth Street from A Street to C Street
Fifth Street from A Street to C Street
C Street from Sixth Street to First Street
Second Street from D Street to A Street
B Street from Fourth Street to Fifth Street and First Street to Second Street
A Street from First Street to Second Street

Parking will be restricted along the parade route and some surrounding streets. The recommended parking area for people attending the parade is the free public parking structure located at Third Street and B Street.

These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.

For any questions related to the parade, please contact Corporal Mike Wood at (805) 385-7749 or via email at Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org.