News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 29, 2022 (11:25 PM)

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: David Matos, 19-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Fourth Street and A Street

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

On January 29, 2022, at approximately 11:25 p.m., a patrol officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Fourth and A Street. There were three individuals in the vehicle, all of whom were on formal probation with search terms. The driver was David Matos, age 19. The two passengers were both minors. Officers conducted a probation search of Matos and located a loaded 9mm magazine in his pocket. Officers searched the interior of the vehicle and located the upper slide portion of a 9mm handgun in a compartment under the steering column. Officers continued searching the vehicle and located the frame of a 9mm handgun under the front passenger seat. Together, the items comprised an operable firearm. Officers conducted a records check and determined the firearm had been reported stolen in Oxnard in July of 2021. Matos was arrested for various felony firearm related charges. The two juveniles were not charged and were transported back to their residences.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 30, 2022 (12:35 AM)

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: Eric Harris, 18-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Fourth Street and A Street

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | [email protected]

On January 29, 2022, at approximately 11:25 p.m., a patrol officer observed a vehicle speeding in the area of Fifth Street and G Street. The Officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle at the intersection of Fourth and G Street. There were two adult male occupants in the vehicle including passenger Eric Harris, age 18. Harris is on formal probation with search terms.

During a search of the vehicle, the Officer located a loaded .40 caliber P80 Glock style handgun under the front passenger seat where Harris was seated. The handgun was equipped with a threaded barrel designed to allow for the attachment of a suppressor, along with a high capacity magazine. A records check revealed that Harris is prohibited from possessing any firearm due to a previous felony conviction. Harris was arrested for multiple felony firearm related charges.

Police activity in the 1400 block of W. Date Street is currently affecting student traffic to McKinna Elementary School at 1600 S. N Street. The activity is confined to a residence near the campus. School officials are collaborating with police personnel on scene to address child safety traffic issues.

Marc Amon | Commander

Oxnard Police Department | 251 S. C St. | Oxnard, CA
[email protected] | www.oxnardpd.org
805 678 0319 Mon-Thu 0700-1700

Police activity in the 1400 block of W. Date Street has concluded. An additional press release with further details will be provided later this date.

Jose Diaz

Oxnard Police Department

Sergeant

805-797-5522

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 28, 2022 (3:25 PM)

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: Michael Cardenas, 20-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Bard Road at Simpson Drive, Oxnard

CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander

(805) 857-5297 | [email protected]

On January 28, 2022, at approximately 3:25 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting uniformed gang enforcement. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic infraction on Bard Road and Simpson Drive. The officers contacted the driver and sole occupant, Michael Cardenas. Officers immediately identified Cardenas as an Oxnard criminal street gang member, who was on probation for a prior felony firearms conviction with search terms.

While speaking with Cardenas, officers observed a loaded 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun in the vehicle. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Officers arrested Cardenas for possessing the handgun, and booked him for felony firearm related charges.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 29, 2022 (12:40 AM)

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrests

SUSPECTS: Catarino Corral, 18-year-old Oxnard resident

Name withheld, 18-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: First Street and Marquita Street

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | [email protected]

On January 29, 2022, at approximately 12:40 a.m., a patrol officer observed a suspicious vehicle driving slowly with the headlights out in the Colonia neighborhood near the intersection of First Street and Marquita Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the Officer observed open alcoholic containers in the vehicle. The two occupants of the vehicle were detained. During a search of the vehicle, officers located two handguns. A loaded 9mm handgun was located under the driver’s seat and an unloaded .22 caliber revolver was found in the center console. Officers arrested both occupants of the vehicle. Suspect Catarino Corral, age 18, was arrested for felony charges related to the possession of the loaded firearm. Corral is prohibited from possessing firearms due to a previous criminal conviction. The second suspect (name withheld) was arrested for misdemeanor charges related to the possession of the unloaded revolver.

*UPDATE*

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 27, 2022 5:00 p.m.

SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision

LOCATION: Victoria Avenue north of Doris Avenue, Oxnard

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

2001 Volvo semi-truck and trailer

DRIVER/VEHICLE: 21-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

1996 Saturn SL2 sedan

CONTACT: Corbin Hames, Traffic Officer

(805) 385-7750 | [email protected]

Update (Refer to the original collision information below)

On January 27, 2022, the Oxnard Police Department traffic investigators received notice from the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office that the 21-year-old male driver of the Saturn SL2 sedan involved in the collision succumbed to his injuries. Traffic investigators are continuing with the investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Officer Corbin Hames at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

On January 20, 2022, at approximately 10:13 p.m., Oxnard officers and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving a 2001 Volvo semi-truck and trailer and a 1996 Saturn sedan which occurred on Victoria Avenue north of Doris Avenue. Officers determined that the driver of the semi-truck attempted to make a U-turn from southbound to northbound Victoria Avenue however was broadsided by the Saturn sedan that was traveling northbound on Victoria Avenue. The driver of the Saturn sedan, identified as a 21-year-old male of Oxnard, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. The driver of the semi-truck, identified as a 43-year-old male of Oxnard, was uninjured and cooperated with the investigation.

Traffic investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Corbin Hames at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

Good evening:

Due to a traffic collision, westbound Third Street at Campton will be diverted until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.

Cmdr. Kevin Baysinger

Good morning –

The streets have been cleared, and are now open.

Thank you –

On Tue, Jan 18, 2022 at 8:55 PM Baysinger, Kevin <[email protected]> wrote:

Good evening:

Due to a traffic collision, westbound Third Street at Campton will be diverted until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.

Cmdr. Kevin Baysinger

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 19, 2022

SUBJECT: Distracted Driving Enforcement results

CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Senior Officer

(805) 385-7749 | [email protected]

37 Citations Issued During Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation

Thirty-seven drivers were cited for violating California’s hands-free cell phone law during a distracted driving enforcement operation on January 18, 2022.

During the enforcement operation from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., twenty-five drivers were cited for texting, twelve drivers were cited for using their phone without a hands-free device and six were cited for other violations.

California has had distracted driving laws on the books since 2008. Under the hands-free cell phone law, drivers are not allowed to hold their phone or other electronic device while driving. They can only use their phone in a hands-free manner.

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.

In addition to phones, other distractions include eating, putting on makeup, reaching for objects on the floor, changing clothes or using a car’s in-dash touchscreen.

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