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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 31, 2022 (12:50 PM)

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Brandishing a Machete

SUSPECTS: Marcelino Erasmo-Galvez, 30-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 5000 block of Perkins Road, Oxnard

CONTACT: Rocky Marquez, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | rocky.marquez@Oxnardpd.org

On July 31, 2022, at approximately 12:50 p.m., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a report of a man brandishing a machete while attempting to rob a family member. When officers arrived, the suspect, Marcelino Erasmo-Galvez, barricaded himself in his vehicle, which was parked in the area. Erasmo-Galvez refused to exit the vehicle or comply with any commands officers gave him.

The Oxnard Police SWAT Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Unmanned Aerial Systems Unit (UAS) and K-9 Unit responded to assist. After several hours of negotiations, Erasmo-Galvez exited the vehicle, still armed with a weapon, and attempted to flee on foot. After several warnings were issued, Oxnard PD K-9 Maxx was deployed, and Erasmo-Galvez was taken into custody.

Erasmo-Galvez was arrested for attempted robbery, brandishing and resisting arrest. He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for further treatment prior to being booked for the violations.

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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 31, 2022; 12:15AM

SUBJECT: Missing Juvenile

MISSING : Dina Guzman, 8 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 500 block, Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

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

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile that has been missing since approximately 4:00PM Saturday afternoon (July 30). 8 year old Dina Guzman was last seen leaving her residence in the 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar. It was not known where she was headed.

Dina is 4’ 10” tall and weighs approximately 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black short sleeve shirt, blue and white striped leggings, and pink sandals. A recent photo is attached.

Anyone with information regarding her location is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department’s Communications Center at 805-385-7740.

The juvenile has been located, and returned to her family.

Thank you

On Sun, Jul 31, 2022 at 12:16 AM Baysinger, Kevin <kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

NEWS RELEASE

DATE:            July 31, 2022; 12:15AM

SUBJECT: Missing Juvenile

MISSING :    Dina Guzman, 8 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 500 block, Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

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

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a juvenile that has been missing since approximately 4:00PM Saturday afternoon (July 30). 8 year old Dina Guzman was last seen leaving her residence in the 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar. It was not known where she was headed.

Dina is 4’ 10” tall and weighs approximately 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black short sleeve shirt, blue and white striped leggings, and pink sandals. A recent photo is attached.

Anyone with information regarding her location is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department’s Communications Center at 805-385-7740.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 29, 2022, 8:39 p.m.

SUBJECT: Fatal traffic collision involving a pedestrian

LOCATION: Wooley Road and Mercantile Street, Oxnard

PEDESTRIAN: 38-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

DRIVER/VEHICLE: 43-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

2011 Dodge Durango

CONTACT: Andrew Pinkstaff, Corporal

(805) 385-7750 | andrew.pinkstaff@oxnardpd.org

On July 29, 2022, at approximately 8:39 p.m., Oxnard police officers and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a collision involving a vehicle striking a pedestrian at the intersection of Wooley Road and Mercantile Street. When officers arrived at the scene of the incident, they discovered a pedestrian severely injured in the roadway. The pedestrian was transported by EMS however he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The driver of the Dodge Durango was uninjured and cooperated with the investigation.

Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that the Dodge Durango was traveling westbound on Wooley Road entering the Mercantile Street intersection. The pedestrian was walking northbound across Wooley Road and was struck by the Dodge. An investigation is ongoing regarding the cause of the collision and whether speed, drugs, and/or alcohol were involved.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff at (805) 385-7750 or via email at andrew.pinkstaff@oxnardpd.org. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

Frontier Communications is currently repairing damage to a utility pole on Fifth Street between Rose Avenue and Rice Avenue. All lanes of Fifth Street between Rose Avenue and Rice Avenue have been closed to thru traffic during the repair.

Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

Brian Woolley

Patrol Sergeant

Oxnard Police Department

(805) 385-7600

brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

The repairs have been completed and the roadway is now reopened.

Brian Woolley

Patrol Sergeant

Oxnard Police Department

(805) 385-7600

brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

On Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 4:18 PM Woolley, Brian <brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

Frontier Communications is currently repairing damage to a utility pole on Fifth Street between Rose Avenue and Rice Avenue. All lanes of Fifth Street between Rose Avenue and Rice Avenue have been closed to thru traffic during the repair.

Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

Brian Woolley

Patrol Sergeant

Oxnard Police Department

(805) 385-7600

brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 28, 2022, at Approximately 6:50 A.M.

SUBJECT: Suicide by Hanging

LOCATION: Walgreens, 2303 E. Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard

VICTIM: Name withheld pending notification of next of kin

CONTACT: Alex Arnett, Commander

(805) 385-7620 | alex.arnett@Oxnardpd.org

On July 28, 2022, at approximately 6:53 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department and the Oxnard Fire Department responded to Walgreens, located at 2303 E. Vineyard Avenue, in reference to a male seen hanging on the outside of the building. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found a male hanging by a nylon strap tied tightly around his neck. EMS pronounced the male deceased. Major Crimes Detectives responded to the scene to investigate. Detectives determined that the male had committed suicide by hanging.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind our community that suicide and crisis lifelines are available to anyone thinking of hurting themselves or committing suicide.

· National suicide prevention lifeline or crisis lifeline – dial or text 988

· Ventura County Behavior Health – 1-800-273-8255

· The Oxnard Police Department – dial 911

Alex Arnett, Commander

Investigative Services Bureau

Oxnard Police Department

251 South C Street, Oxnard, Ca. 93030

Desk – (805) 385-7620

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

***UPDATE***

DATE: July 25, 2022

DATE OF INCIDENT: July 10, 2022, at 110:00 a.m.

SUBJECT: Hospitalized Soccer Player Dies; Police Still Searching for Witnesses or Video of Incident

LOCATION: Soccer Field at Oxnard High School, 3400 W. Gonzales Rd.

VICTIM: Misael Sanchez, 29-years old

CONTACT: Carey Everhart, Detective

(805) 486-6228 | carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org

A soccer player hospitalized after an on field fight has died. Misael Sanchez, a 29-year old Port Hueneme resident, died 15-days after he was involved in a large soccer fight that included players from both teams and spectators. The fight occurred on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at approximately 11:00 A.M. on a soccer field at Oxnard High School, located at 3400 West Gonzales Road. Sanchez died in the early morning hours on Monday, July 25, 2022. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, to determine Sanchez’ cause of death.

Investigators are still searching for witnesses or anyone who might have video recorded all or part of the fight. Anyone who witnessed the fight or who has video recordings of the incident is asked to contact Detective Carey Everhart at (805) 486-6228 or carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org, or Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7547 or jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org.

Also, you can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Anyone with a video recording of the fight can remain anonymous and upload the video to the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/oxnardhighsoccer

Alex Arnett, Commander

Investigative Services Bureau

Oxnard Police Department

251 South C Street, Oxnard, Ca. 93030

Desk – (805) 385-7620

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 24, 2022, 11:54 A.M.

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

LOCATION: Gisler Avenue/E. Guava Street, Oxnard

SUSPECT: Name Withheld – 16-year-old male, Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Sharon Giles, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

On July 24, 2022 at approximately 11:54 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle in the area of Gisler Avenue and E. Guava Street. The driver was contacted and found to be a 16-year-old male. A records check disclosed that the juvenile was not a licensed driver. The father of the juvenile arrived on scene of the traffic stop and identified his son and gave permission to the officers to conduct a search of the vehicle.

The officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded handgun. The juvenile driver was arrested for various Misdemeanor gun violations and lodged into the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Facility.

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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrests are available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 23, 2022

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

CONTACT: Miguel Serrato, Sergeant

(805) 200-2337 | miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

Five impaired drivers arrested during a DUI checkpoint and saturation patrols

On July 23, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., Oxnard Police officers held a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Rose Ave near Lindsay Place. Specially trained officers also conducted a citywide DUI enforcement saturation. The checkpoint and DUI saturation patrols resulted in five DUI arrests and 30 traffic citations.

Checkpoint locations and DUI saturation patrols 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.