DATE: October 3, 2022, 4:40 A.M.

SUBJECT: Elderly man Shot in the Head Dies

LOCATION: 700 Block of Cooper Road, Oxnard

VICTIM: Salvador Mejia Chavez, 80-Year-Old Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Charles Buttell, Detective

(805) 385-7688 | charles.buttell@Oxnardpd.org

UPDATE – October 4, 2022

An 80-year-old Hispanic male, who was shot in the head in the early morning hours on Monday, October 3, 2022, has died as a result of his injury. The victim has been identified as Salvador Mejia Chavez, an Oxnard resident. Mr. Chavez died at approximately 1 P.M. today at the Ventura County Medical Center. The motive for the shooting is still not clear to detectives. The investigation is ongoing.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit will lead the investigation. Detective Charles Buttell is the case agent for the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this homicide investigation is asked to contact Detective Charles Buttell at 805-385-8291 or charles.buttell@oxnardpd.org.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: October 3, 2022, 4:40 A.M.

SUBJECT: Police Investigate Shooting Of Elderly Man

LOCATION: 700 Block Of Cooper Road, Oxnard

VICTIM: 80-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Ricardo Vega, Detective

(805) 385-8291 | ricardo.vega@Oxnardpd.org

On October 3, 2022 at approximately 4:40 A.M., the Oxnard Police Department’s Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a possible fall victim in the backyard of a residence in the 700 block of Cooper Road. Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and quickly transported the victim, an 80-year-old male Oxnard resident, to a local hospital. While being evaluated at the hospital, medical staff noticed that the victim was suffering from a gunshot wound and notified the Oxnard Police Department.

Officers responded to the area and located a crime scene in the 700 block of Cooper Road. Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation. The victim is currently listed in critical condition and no further information is available at this time. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Detective Ricardo Vega at 805-385-8291 or ricardo.vega@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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 30, 2022, 2:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Volunteer High School Coach Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with a Student

SUSPECT: Aaron Mora, 24-year-old, Oxnard resident

VICTIM: 16-year-old Juvenile, Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 100 block Navarro Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@OxnardPD.org

On September 29, 2022, at about 9:15 P.M., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit arrested 24-year-old Oxnard resident Aaron Mora. Mr. Mora was arrested after investigators learned he had an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old student at Pacifica High School. Mr. Mora was a volunteer assistant coach at Pacifica High School.

Mr. Mora was arrested and charged with sending harmful material to seduce a minor, possessing child sexual abuse material, and lewd and lascivious acts with a minor. Mr. Mora was taken into police custody and released on a bail amount of $50,000.

The Oxnard Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case or any similar incidents involving Mr. Aaron Mora is asked to contact Detective Mayra Gonzalez at (805) 385-7662.

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: September 30, 2022

SUBJECT: Street Racing Enforcement

LOCATION: City of Oxnard

CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Traffic Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org

On September 29, 2022 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., police officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit and Neighborhood Policing Team conducted a city-wide traffic enforcement operation to address street racing, reckless driving, and modified vehicle violations that disrupt the quality of life of residents.. The enforcement operation resulted in fifty citations including twenty-seven of which were for loud/modified exhaust or modified emissions violations, and one arrest for reckless driving. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to ensuring traffic safety on our roadways and will continue the zero-tolerance enforcement efforts in an attempt to curb illegal street racing and reckless driving.

This has been the fourth street racing operation within the past two months in response to increased community concerns about hazardous and reckless driving on our roadways. Street racing and other forms of reckless driving are dangerous and can lead to serious injury collisions on our roadways. Specially trained personnel will continue working traffic safety operations to reduce collisions and increase safety on our highways.

If anyone has questions regarding this enforcement operation, please contact Traffic Sergeant Jose Diaz at jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org.

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: September 27, 2022, 7:43 p.m.

SUBJECT: Fatal Train Collision Involving a Pedestrian

LOCATION: Oxnard Blvd. and Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard

Pedestrian: 68-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Rocky Marquez, Commander

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

On September 27, 2022, at approximately 7:43 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers, Oxnard Fire Department personnel and EMS personnel responded to a call of a train collision involving an Amtrak Train and a pedestrian that occurred in the area of Oxnard Blvd. and Wagon Wheel Rd. Based on the preliminary investigation, it was determined that the train was traveling southbound when it collided with the pedestrian who was on the tracks. It is unknown why the pedestrian was on the tracks. The pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 23, 2022, 10:38 A.M.

SUBJECT: Suspect Arrested For Criminal Threats

LOCATION: 3200 Block Of Taffrail Lane

VICTIM: 43-Year-Old Female Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT: Samuel Guerrero, 34-Year-Old Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Roger Ramirez, Detective

(805) 385-7547 | roger.ramirez@oxnardpd.org

On September 23, 2022, at approximately 10:38 a.m., a 43-year-old female Oxnard resident came to the Oxnard Police Department to report threats against her and her children. The victim told officers that her estranged boyfriend, 34-year-old Samuel Guerrero, claimed to have a firearm and threatened to go to the schools of the victim’s children and commit shootings.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. Members of the Violent Crimes Unit and Special Enforcement Unit were able to locate Guerrero at a residence in the 3200 block of Taffrail Lane. While preparing to make contact with Guerrero at the residence, Guerrero exited and entered a vehicle in the driveway. Members of the Special Enforcement Unit made contact with Guerrero and were able to take him into custody without incident. At the time of his arrest, Guerrero was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun.

Guerrero was arrested for making criminal threats. He was later transported to the Ventura County Jail and released to the custody of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Roger Ramirez at 805-385-7547 or roger.ramirez@oxnardpd.org.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 23, 2022, 3:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: Missing Person

LOCATION: 200 block South E Street, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON: Victor Frutos II, 47-year-old, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756 | Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org

The Missing Persons Unit

(805) 385-7629

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, at about 10:00 A.M., Victor Frutos left his residence with an acquaintance, and he was last seen getting into a primer black older model Chrysler or Dodge van with sliding doors. Mr. Frutos’ whereabouts are unknown, and his family is searching for him.

Victor Frutos is a 47-year-old Hispanic male, 5’8, 125 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black t-shirt, gray sweat pants, gray Adidas shoes, and a spiked arm bracelet.

Mr. Frutos’ family reported him missing on Tuesday night, September 20, 2022. According to his family, Mr. Frutos may have the mental capacity of a 14-15-year-old but was living independently. Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit are working with his family to locate him. There is no indication that Mr. Frutos is missing due to foul play or criminal wrongdoing.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Frutos. If you have any information about the disappearance of Mr. Frutos, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 19, 2022

SUBJECT: Fatal Traffic Collision Involving a Vehicle and Bicyclist

LOCATION: Saviers Road and Glacier Ave, Oxnard

DRIVER/VEHICLE: Orlando Uranga, 35 year old Oxnard resident / 2005 Ford-150

BICYCLIST: Male (name withheld pending next of kin notification)

CONTACT: Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff, Traffic Investigator

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

On September 19, 2022, at approximately 1939 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department and E.M.S. personnel responded to a call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist. The collision occurred at the Saviers Road and Glacier Avenue intersection.

The initial investigation determined that a 2005 Ford F-150, driven by Orlando Uranga, was traveling southbound on Saviers Road towards Glacier Avenue. The bicyclist, who was seen crossing westbound over Saviers Road to Glacier Avenue, was struck by the vehicle. The bicyclist was severely injured and transported by EMS personnel to a nearby hospital however succumbed to his wounds shortly after. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the collision and cooperated with investigators. The investigation is ongoing regarding the cause of the collision and whether speed, drugs, and/or alcohol were involved.

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: September 21, 2022

DATE OF INCIDENT: June 6, 2022, at 6:57 a.m.

SUBJECT: Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested

LOCATION: Incident- Lemonwood Park

Arrest- 2100 Block of Joyce Place

VICTIM: 75-Year-Old Male Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT: Stephanie Mendez, 30-Year-Old Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Michael Velasquez, Detective

(805) 385-8287 | michael.velasquez@Oxnardpd.org

On June 6, 2022, at approximately 6:57 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a stabbing victim at Lemonwood Park, located at 2055 San Mateo Place. Prior to officers arriving, the victim, a 75-year-old Oxnard resident, was transported by a private party to a local hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. Evidence of the assault was located in Lemonwood Park. Witnesses described the attacker as a white or Hispanic female in her mid 20’s.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. After a lengthy investigation, it was learned that the victim was walking through the park when the unprovoked attack occurred. During the altercation, the victim was stabbed in the neck. The suspect then fled the area on foot. Investigators were able to identify the suspect as 30-year-old Oxnard resident Stephanie Mendez. On the morning of September 21, 2022, investigators served a search warrant at Mendez’ residence, where she was contacted and taken into custody without incident. Mendez was later booked into the Ventura County Jail for attempted murder and released to the custody of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Michael Velasquez at 805-385-8287 or michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 16, 2022, 6:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: Juvenile on Felony Probation for Firearm Violation Arrested for Possessing Loaded Handgun

LOCATION: 600 blk of Howell Rd., Oxnard

SUSPECTS: 17-year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 / bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org

On September 16th, at approximately 6:00 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting patrols in the 5200 blk. of Squires Dr. when they observed several subjects that appeared to be consuming alcoholic beverages near the recreational center where small children were present. As officers attempted to make contact, the subjects fled into Garden City Acres Park. One of the subjects fled north to the 600 blk. of Howell Rd. and attempted to hide while trespassing on one of the properties on Howell Rd. When the officers contacted the subject, later identified as a 17-year-old Oxnard resident, the juvenile stated that he lived on the property. The residents of the property were contacted and officers found out that they did not know the juvenile.

As the officer detained the juvenile, the juvenile spontaneously stated that he had a firearm concealed on his person. The officer recovered the loaded semi-automatic firearm and the juvenile was arrested for firearms possession. Officers conducted a records check and learned the juvenile was on felony probation for a prior firearms arrest. Officers returned to the scene where they originally attempted to contact the subjects and located the opened bottle of liquor that they appeared to be passing around.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit and K9 Unit are 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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.