News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 24, 2022

SUBJECT: Oxnard Police Department – Know Your Limit campaign

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Senior Officer

(805) 385-7749 | mike.wood@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department brings back the Know Your Limit campaign

The Oxnard Police Department is excited to bring back an educational alcohol program to our community called “Know Your Limit.” This type of operation was brought to our community in 2017 but has not been utilized due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the past, officers have teamed up with local bars and restaurants around the city to educate patrons of the effects of alcohol. Officers were originally trained by the Huntington Beach Police Department, who has seen overwhelming success in their community with the program, and will visit local restaurants and bars with breathalyzers in hand.

With the current program, officers will offer breath tests to willing participants as they enjoy their evening drinks. Patrons will be offered a breath test to show how much alcohol is in their body and will be provided educational documents. Since the implementation of the Know Your Limit campaign in Oxnard, officers have educated hundreds of patrons at several establishments.

The campaign is not a "test and arrest" situation, but rather a way for the public to stay informed and make smart choices when provided with the breathalyzer results. Officers will also provide information on safe alternatives to getting home such as planning ahead with a designated driver, utilizing an online transportation service, or calling for a taxi.

Over the course of the past three years, Oxnard officers have investigated 704 DUI collisions, which have claimed 12 lives and resulted in another 254 injuries. The “Know You Limit” campaign will help educate people on the dangers of drinking and driving and assist the Oxnard Police Department in reaching our goal of reducing alcohol-involved collisions.

The program will be announced on social media to let the public know where and when officers will be visiting local bars and restaurants.

Be on the lookout for the Choose Your Ride car which is a half taxi, half black-and-white police vehicle. This vehicle is used as a static display during Know Your Limit campaign operations and sends a clear message about our commitment to making our streets safer.

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

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 24, 2022 (8:00 PM)

SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member on Parole with Six Prior Firearms Convictions Arrested for Firearms Possession

SUSPECTS: Victor Aguirre, 25-year-old Oxnard resident

Marco Cerda, 22-year-old Oxnard resident

Angel Carrillo, 25-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 400 blk West Kamala St., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

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

On March 24, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Kamala and E St. The officers contacted the occupants and identified three of the passengers as documented Oxnard criminal street gang members. Officers learned that Cerda and Carrillo had warrants for their arrest. They also learned that Aguirre was on CDC parole for possessing firearms.

During the search of the vehicle, officers located a .40 caliber Glock that had been modified to fire in full-auto. Two loaded, high capacity 29 round magazines were also located with the firearm. Officers ultimately arrested Aguirre for being a felon in possession of a dangerous assault weapon, as well as other firearms related charges. Cerda and Carrillo were arrested for their warrants. Aguirre has six prior felony gun convictions.

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

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Officers are on scene of a traffic collision that occurred on Rose Avenue near Emerson Avenue. The northbound and southbound lanes of Rose Avenue traffic are affected and closed to thru traffic until repairs are completed. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Brian Woolley

Patrol Sergeant

Oxnard Police Department

(805) 385-7600

brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 20, 2022, 8:25 PM

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Handgun

SUSPECTS: Enrique Duran Jr., 22-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1200 Block South Oxnard Blvd.

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

On March 20, 2022, at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a male subject pointing a firearm at another subject inside of a vehicle near the 1200 block of South Oxnard Blvd. Officers contacted Enrique Duran Jr and a second subject inside of a vehicle. Duran Jr. was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun concealed in his waistband. He was arrested for various firearm 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: March 20, 2022 (09:20 PM)

SUBJECT: Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Firearm arrest.

SUSPECTS: Julius Luna, 19-year-old, Ventura resident

Jose Posadas, 20-year-old, Ventura resident

Jesus Lara, 19-year-old, Ventura resident

LOCATION: E Iris St and San Marino Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander

(805) 857-5297 | timothy.kelley@Oxnardpd.org

On March 20, 2022, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle near Bryce Canyon and Saviers Road for a traffic violation.

The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit ensued for approximately 2 minutes before the suspect vehicle was involved in a traffic collision at the intersection of East Iris Street and San Marino. Two occupants of the suspect vehicle immediately fled on foot and were apprehended in the nearby area. Officers searched the area and the path of travel where the suspects fled and located a loaded 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Both occupants were later identified as Jose Posadas and Jesus Lara and both were arrested for 148(a)(1)PC.

The driver of the vehicle, who was later identified as Julius Luna, stated he was in possession of a firearm on his person. A loaded Glock 17, with an extended 30 round magazine containing 19 rounds of 9mm ammunition was located in Luna’s front waistband. A records check was conducted and the firearm was found to not be registered. Ultimately Luna was arrested for 25850(c)(6)PC, 2800.2CVC and 32310 PC. The right rear passenger, a juvenile, also stayed at the scene. He was released to a parent.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 22, 2022, 5:15PM

SUBJECT: Prohibited Person Arrested for Possessing P80 Handgun

SUSPECTS: Angel Gonzalez, 19-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 2700 block Peninsula Road, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

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

On March 22, 2022 at about 1715 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a fight in the 2700 block of Peninsula Road. Once on scene, officers contacted three individuals associated with a white vehicle. Gonzalez was the right front passenger in this vehicle.

During the investigation, officers learned that Gonzalez was on probation with search terms. Officers searched the area where Gonzalez had been seated, and located a loaded P80 handgun. A 30 round magazine with 9mm rounds was inserted in the firearm. Gonzalez was arrested for possessing the firearm.

Gonzalez is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition. He was arrested for several felony firearms related charges.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 23, 2022, 5:00 PM

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Handgun and Controlled Substance for Sale

SUSPECTS: Osbaldo Lopez, 22-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 300 block Cuesta Del Mar, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

On March 23, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department attempted to contact Lopez in the south alley of the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar. As they approached Lopez, they observed him attempt to discard a handgun. Lopez was detained and the handgun, a loaded 9mm firearm, was recovered.

Upon arresting Lopez for possessing the loaded firearm, officers located methamphetamine packaged for sale on Lopez. He was arrested for possessing an illegal substance while in possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance for sale.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 20, 2022, 3:10 PM

SUBJECT: Juvenile Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Handgun

SUSPECTS: 15-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Bard Road at Saviers Rd, Oxnard

CONTACT: Cody Collet, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | Cody.collet@Oxnardpd.org

On March 20, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department contacted a 15-year-old juvenile in the area of Bard Road and Saviers Road. During the contact, the officers learned the juvenile had a loaded firearm in his possession. The juvenile was arrested for various firearms violations.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 19, 2022 (9:42 PM)

SUBJECT: Vehicle Pursuit/ Two Arrested for Firearms

LOCATION: 300 block of W. Vineyard Avenue

VICTIM: State of California

SUSPECT: Pedro Garcia, age 26, Oxnard resident

Jesus Morales, age 27, Oxnard resident

VEHICLE: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

On March 19, 2022 at approximately 8:13 p.m. officers were dispatched to a family dispute in the 1600 block of Alturas Street. Witnesses reported that suspect Pedro Garcia, age 26, was threatening family members and was in possession of a handgun. Witnesses reported that suspect Garcia fled the scene in a black Chevrolet Camaro before officers arrived and was still in possession of the handgun. Officers learned that Garcia is on Post Release Community Supervision. Officers searched the surrounding area and were unable to locate suspect Garcia. An officer safety message was sent out to police units regarding Garcia and the vehicle he was driving.

Later, at around 9:42 p.m., an officer was responding to an unrelated call for service when he observed suspect Garcia driving the above described vehicle near the intersection of Vineyard Ave and Oxnard Blvd. The officer followed the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop in an apartment complex in the 300 block of Vineyard Ave. Suspect Garcia momentarily pulled into a parking stall, before reversing and accelerating away, leading officers on a short vehicle pursuit. During the pursuit, suspect Garcia drove recklessly, including driving against traffic at times. The pursuit ended when Suspect Garcia stopped his vehicle near the intersection of Ventura Road and Bevra Ave. Both suspect Garcia, and passenger Jesus Morales (age 27), fled from the vehicle. Officers chased Garcia and apprehended him near the intersection of Mariposa St. and Camelia St. Garcia was found to be in possession of .22 caliber ammunition. Officers located a loaded handgun magazine in the path taken by both suspects as they fled from the vehicle.

Witnesses reported that an unknown person (later determined to be suspect Morales) was seen tossing some objects near a trash dumpster in the alley of the 2000 block of Mariposa St, before entering an upstairs apartment. Officers surrounded the particular apartment and observed suspect Morales exit onto the balcony and climb onto the roof. Officers confronted Morales and took him into custody. Officers searched the particular dumpster area where Morales was seen discarding items and located two handguns (.22 caliber Sig Sauer and 9mm P80), along with a loaded magazine. Further investigation revealed that the residents did not know Morales and that he entered their apartment without permission through an unlocked door.

Suspect Garcia is on Post Release Community Supervision and is a prohibited person. He was arrested on felony charges for reckless evading and for being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition. Suspect Morales was arrested for several felony charges related to the possession of both firearms, along with misdemeanor aggravated trespassing for unlawfully entering an occupied dwelling.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 18, 2022 (3:00 PM)

SUBJECT: Wanted / Prohibited Person Arrested for Possessing P80 Handgun

SUSPECTS: Willis Nichols, 19-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 600 blk. Devonshire Dr., Oxnard

CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander

(805) 857-5297 | timothy.kelley@Oxnardpd.org

On March 18, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting a patrol in the 600 blk. of Robert Ave. when they observed Willis Nichols. Officers were aware that Nichols had a warrant for his arrest. As officers attempted to contact Nichols he fled on foot. Nichols fled north through the rear yards of two private residences before he surrendered to officers.

Officers took Nichols into custody for his warrant and recovered a backpack that he discarded in a neighboring yard. Officers searched the backpack and located a loaded 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Nichols is on supervised release and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition as a part of his probation terms. Officers arrested Nichols for several felony firearms related charges and for resisting arrest.