News Release: Shots Fired At Occupied Vehicles/ Gunshot Victim (12/24/2021)

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           December 24, 2021 (11:37 PM)

SUBJECT:    Shots Fired At Two Occupied Vehicles/ Gunshot Victim

LOCATION: Gonzales Road and H Street

VICTIMS:     Name withheld, adult male, age 35

                        Name withheld, adult female

SUSPECT:    Unknown

VEHICLE:    Unknown

CONTACT:  Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

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

 

On December 24, 2021, at about 11:37 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting victim in the 2100 block of Devonshire Drive. Officers contacted a 35-year-old adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg. The victim reported he was a passenger in a vehicle traveling near the intersection of Gonzales Road and H Street when he heard gunfire and realized he was shot in the leg. They continued driving to the area of Devonshire Drive before they reported the incident. The male victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

While officers were on scene investigating the crime, an adult female called and reported that someone shot at her vehicle at the same intersection. The female victim reported she was driving near the same intersection and observed an unknown individual in the roadway. The victim honked the horn. As she continued to drive S/B on H Street, she observed the suspect shooting at her vehicle. The female drove a short distance further, to a safe location, before stopping and reporting the incident. Investigating officers located evidence of bullet strikes on both victim vehicles. Fortunately, the female victim was not struck by gunfire.  It is believed that both shootings occurred during a nearly simultaneous incident. There is no further information at this point.

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.

Officers are on the scene of a shooting that happened today at Target, 2850 N. Oxnard Blvd, at around 2:57 p.m.  Preliminary information indicates there was a confrontation between occupants in two separate vehicles before the shooting occurred. The adult male victim was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition. A crime scene is cordoned off in the parking lot. Motorists and shoppers can expect some delays and minor detours in the area. Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit are responding to conduct the investigation. There is no further information to add at this point. A press release with further information will be forthcoming later this evening. 

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           December 22, 2021

SUBJECT:    4^th Annual Paak House concert – Road Closures

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Senior Officer

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

 

The fourth annual “Paak House In the Park” event will take place in the city of Oxnard at Oxnard College Park on December 22, 2021. While the first three events were held in Los Angeles, Brandon Anderson (Anderson Paak) has decided to bring this event to his hometown. The community-organized event will have live music, delicious food, giveaways, family activities, and more. The Brandon Anderson Foundation is an organization formed around the belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to pursue their dreams through uplifting, engaging, and supporting others.

 

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 2:00 p.m. The following streets may experience an increased amount of traffic:

 

• Rose Avenue between Channel Islands Boulevard and Bard Road
• Channel Islands Boulevard between Albany and SR-1
• Bard Road between Pleasant Valley Road and Rose Avenue

 

Additionally, it is planned to block off all northbound vehicle traffic on Rose Avenue at Gary Drive.

 

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 Senior Officer Jose Diaz at (805) 385-7749 or via email at jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org.  

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  December 20, 2021 / 5:00 p.m.   

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           December 18, 2021

SUBJECT:    DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

CONTACT:   Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant

                        (805) 385-7847 | ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpd.org

Three DUI Drivers Arrested at the Oxnard DUI Checkpoint

Oxnard, Ca. – 295 drivers were screened while driving through a DUI checkpoint on December 17, 2021. The checkpoint was held on Wooley Road west of Oxnard Blvd. from 8:00 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. 

 

Fourteen drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license. Three drivers were arrested for DUI-related charges and one driver was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant.

 

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

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           December 16, 2021

SUBJECT:    Winter DUI Enforcement Mobilization

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Senior Officer 

                     (805) 385-7749 | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org

 

Don’t Let Drunk, or “High,” Drive: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 15

 

This holiday season, the Oxnard Police Department reminds the public to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

 

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to keeping our community safe and encourages everyone to stay in for the night or use a designated sober driver if you have alcohol, marijuana, prescription, or over-the-counter drugs that may impair.

 

From Dec. 15 through New Year’s Day, the Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol 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 on Friday, December 17, 2021, at an undisclosed location within the city.  The DUI checkpoint will be from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 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.  The extra enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk.

 

Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.

 

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

 

INCIDENT:	Fatal traffic collision
DATE/TIME:	December 13, 2021, 6:12 P.M.
LOCATION:	Robert Ave at C Street
VICTIM(S):	52 year old Oxnard resident
VEHICLES INVOLVED:	1999 Gray Chevrolet Suburban driven by a 52 year old Oxnard resident.   2015 White Volkswagen Passat (parked and unoccupied)
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Paul Knapp (805) 385-7750 paul.knapp@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON:	Officer Paul Knapp (805) 385-7750 paul.knapp@Oxnardpd.org

 

DETAILS:

On December 13, 2021, at about 6:12 P.M., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the intersection of Robert Ave and C Street, in the City of Oxnard, regarding an injury traffic collision.  EMS responded and transported a 52 year old male that was driving the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban.  The driver was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

 

Based upon the preliminary investigation, the male driver was driving east on Robert Ave toward the intersection of C Street, with his mother in the front passenger seat.  For reasons to be determined, the vehicle accelerated and veered into a 2015 Volkswagen that was parked and unoccupied on Robert Ave., west of the intersection.  The Chevrolet continued across the street and collided with a residential fence on the southeast corner of the intersection.  The passenger of the Chevrolet was uninjured.

 

Investigators are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750.  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: December 13, 2021, 8:40 p.m.