Update: Traffic Advisory – Units have cleared the area of 9th/E Street.

Thank you,

Commander Giles

Forwarded message –
From: Giles, Sharon <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, May 9, 2022 at 3:14 PM
Subject: Traffic Advisory – 9th/E Street Oxnard
To: DL – Press Releases <[email protected]>

Officers are in the area of 9th/E Street assisting the Oxnard Fire Department with a structure fire. Traffic will be heavily impacted in the area. Please use alternate routes.

Thank you,

Commander Giles

Sharon Giles, Commander
Oxnard Police Department
Patrol Services
Sun-Wed, Dayshift (0600-1600)

[email protected]

Sharon Giles, Commander
Oxnard Police Department
Patrol Services
Sun-Wed, Dayshift (0600-1600)

[email protected]

Regarding the original news release earlier this date, some language has been adjusted to correct and clarify statistics.

Updated news release attached.

Paul Carganilla

Community Affairs Manager

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

email: [email protected]

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 9, 2022

SUBJECT: Arson Fire at Elementary School in Oxnard

SUSPECT: Unknown

LOCATION: Driffill Elementary School – 910 South “E” Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Detective Jared Schacher

805-385-7594 | [email protected]

On Monday, May 9, 2022, at approximately 2:42 P.M., the Oxnard Fire Department, along with the Oxnard Police Department, responded to Driffill Elementary School regarding a structure fire. The fire was immediately contained and quickly extinguished. There were no injuries reported.

Police and arson investigators responded to the scene and determined that a roll of toilet paper had been lit on fire inside the men’s restroom. Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for this incident.

If you have information regarding this fire, please contact Detective Jared Schacher at (805) 385-7594. Also, anyone with information on 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 stay 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.

Alex Arnett, Commander

Investigative Services Bureau

Oxnard Police Department

251 South C Street, Oxnard, Ca. 93030

Desk – (805) 385-7620

[email protected]

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 5, 2022

SUBJECT: April’s Distracted Month

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal

(805) 385-7749 | [email protected]

Citations Issued for Hands-Free Cell Phone Violations

Oxnard, Calif. – Numerous drivers were cited for hands-free cell phone violations during several distracted driving enforcement operations during the month of April in response to "Distracted Driving Month". Officers issued a total of 115 citations issued during the enforcement mobilization period.

California has had distracted driving laws on the books since 2008. Under current law, drivers are not allowed to hold their phone or other electronic device while driving. This includes talking, texting, or using an app.

Using a handheld cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine. Violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver’s record.

If you have an important phone call or need to program directions, pull over to a safe parking spot. Before driving, either silence your phone or put it somewhere you can’t reach.

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

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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 5th, 2022 (6:40 PM)

SUBJECT: Prohibited Person / Documented Criminal Street Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS: Javier Hernandez, 19-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1100 blk. Hull Pl., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]

On May 5^th, 2022, at approximately 6:40 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1100 blk. of Hull Pl. Officers contacted the driver who was identified as Javier Hernandez. Officers noticed open alcoholic beverage containers in the vehicle and removed the occupants to conduct a search. During the search, officers located a loaded semi-automatic handgun that was concealed in a bandana. Javier was arrested for several felony firearms violations. Officers later learned that Javier is on probation for committing a felony assault likely to produce great bodily injury, out of Santa Barbara County. Javier is also a documented criminal street gang member out of Santa Barbara County.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 2, 2022, 9:50 A.M.

SUBJECT: Juvenile Shot In Accidental Shooting

LOCATION: 1200 Block Rubio Circle, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Jason Radcliffe, Detective

(805) 385-7796

[email protected]

On May 2, 2022 at approximately 9:50 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to St. John’s Hospital in reference to a shooting victim. When officers arrived, they contacted the victim, a 14-year-old female Oxnard resident, who had sustained a single gunshot wound to the upper torso. She was later transported to another local hospital and was listed in stable condition.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the juvenile had been shot at her residence in the 1200 block of Rubio Circle. Investigators determined that a family member had been in possession of a handgun and was showing the firearm to the juvenile when it discharged, striking the juvenile. The family member then transported her to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes 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 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 PREPARED: May 2, 2022 / 8:00 P.M.

The area of the traffic collision is now cleared. Thank you.

Commander Giles

Forwarded message –
From: Giles, Sharon <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, May 3, 2022 at 11:17 AM
Subject: Traffic Advisory – Southbound Rose Ave. at Oxnard Blvd.
To: DL – Press Releases <[email protected]>

Officers are on scene of a traffic collision involving a semi-truck with a load of celery that spilled onto the roadway. Traffic will be heavily impacted for several hours due to the collision investigation. Please use alternate routes.

Sharon Giles, Commander
Oxnard Police Department
Patrol Services
Sun-Wed, Dayshift (0600-1600)

[email protected]

Sharon Giles, Commander
Oxnard Police Department
Patrol Services
Sun-Wed, Dayshift (0600-1600)

[email protected]

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 2, 2022, 5:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Shooting Incident

LOCATION: 1300 Block West Channel Islands Boulevard, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Carey Everhart, Detective

(805) 486-6228

[email protected]

On May 2, 2022 at approximately 5:30 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 1300 block of West Channel Islands Boulevard in reference to a shooting victim. When officers arrived, they located the victim, a 34-year-old male Oxnard resident, down in the parking lot, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the lower body. He was later transported to a local hospital where he was listed in stable condition.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist. During the course of the investigation, investigators learned the victim had been involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect in the area of Channel Islands Boulevard and Ventura Road. At some point, the suspect produced a firearm and shot at the victim, striking him one time. The suspect then fled the area in a vehicle. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to contact Detective Carey Everhart at 805-486-6228 or email him at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 2, 2022 / 8:10 P.M.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 3, 2022; 5:10PM

SUBJECT: Officers arrest suspect after shooting.

SUSPECTS: Irvin Leon, 34 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Lathrop Memorial Park, 500 East Guava Street , Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers were in the area of Lathrop park on an unrelated call for service. Their attention was drawn to the sound of shots fired from the north side of Lathrop Memorial Park. Officers observed Leon running westbound through the park directly from the area where the shots were heard. The officers ran towards Leon to contact him; as they did Leon discarded an object later determined to be a firearm. Leon was detained without further incident.

Officers recovered a loaded .45 caliber handgun that Leon discarded. During a search of Leon, officers located usable amounts of controlled substances. Officers also located .45 caliber casings from the area where Leon had run. No victims were located.

Leon was also found to be a person prohibited from possessing a firearm. He was charged with multiple firearms and controlled substance 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: May 2, 2022

SUBJECT: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Month

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal

(805) 385-7749 | [email protected]

May is Bicycle Safety Month: Share the Road and Look Out for One Another

Oxnard, Calif. — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers to follow the speed limit and look out for people on bike rides.

To help keep people biking or walking safe, the Oxnard Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on May 3, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. as well as additional operations throughout the month of May. Each operation will be focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors such as speeding, making illegal turns, failure to yield to bicyclists or pedestrians, and stop sign/red light running.

The Oxnard Police Department suggests the following safety tips for bicyclists and drivers:

Drivers

· Slow down and follow the speed limit. Be careful traveling through intersections.
· Look carefully for bicyclists and pedestrians before making a turn or opening a car door near streets or bike paths.

· Be patient when traveling behind a bicyclist. Maintain at minimum three feet of space when passing or overtaking a bicyclist.

· Never drive distracted or impaired.

Bike Riders

· Use lights at night (at minimum, a front white light and rear red reflector).

· Although not required for riders 18 and older, always wear a properly secured helmet. Helmets significantly reduce the chance of a head injury in the event of a crash.

· Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.

· Yield to pedestrians, just as a driver would. Pedestrians have the right-of-way within marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections.

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