News Releases

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

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.

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 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 | [email protected]

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 | [email protected]

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.

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: March 18, 2022 (5:30 PM)

SUBJECT: Parole Search Results in Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: Gilbert Vasquez, 45-year-old Oxnard resident

Anthony Molina, 36-year-old Ventura resident

LOCATION: South alley of the 300 blk. of East Fir Ave., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]

On March 18, 2022, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) responded to the 300 blk. of East Fir Ave. to conduct a parole search on Gilbert Vasquez. Vasquez is a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member who is on parole for firearms possession, grand theft, and conspiracy.

Officers contacted Vasquez in a motorhome that was parked in the south alley of his residence. Vasquez was in the company of three additional documented criminal street gang members. The occupants of the motorhome were removed from the vehicle so that officers could conduct the parole search. Officers located two loaded handguns in the vehicle. One of the handguns was a loaded .45 caliber 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. The second handgun found in the motorhome was a 9-millimeter Ruger semi-automatic handgun.

Vasquez was taken into custody for violating the terms of his parole. Officers arrested Anthony Molina for possessing one of the firearms found in the motorhome. Officers arrested the two remaining occupants for a misdemeanor warrant and for possession of methamphetamine.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 18, 2022 (8:30 PM)

SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearms Possession

SUSPECTS: Christopher Diaz, 23-year-old Port Hueneme resident

LOCATION: 100 blk West Pleasant Valley Rd., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]

On March 18, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Pleasant Valley and Saviers Rd. The officers contacted the occupants and identified two rear passengers as documented Oxnard criminal street gang members. Officers learned that both of the rear passengers were on supervised release for weapons violations.

Officers removed the occupants from the vehicle and officers conducted a probation search. During the search, officers located .38-caliber ammunition in the rear passenger compartment of the vehicle. Officers continued searching in and around the vehicle and located a loaded .38 revolver near the vehicle. Officers ultimately arrested one of the rear passengers, Christopher Diaz, for felony firearms possession.

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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 18, 2022

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol Results

CONTACT: Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | [email protected]

Five DUI Drivers arrested during St. Patrick’s Day

DUI checkpoint and saturation patrols

On March 17, 2022, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., Oxnard officers held a DUI checkpoint on Victoria Avenue south Wooley Road. Specially trained officers also conducted a citywide DUI enforcement saturation. The checkpoint and DUI saturation patrols resulted in five DUI alcohol arrests and 26 traffic citations.

Checkpoint locations and DUI saturation patrols 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 and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 16, 2022

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Enforcement Patrols

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Senior Officer

(805) 385-7749 | [email protected]

The Oxnard Police Department Encourages Safe St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Oxnard, Calif. – This St. Patrick’s Day, the Oxnard Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly.

Additional officers will be on patrol in the evening hours of March 17^th looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Additionally, there will be a sobriety/driver’s license checkpoint being conducted at an undisclosed location in the City of Oxnard.

During the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day holiday period, nearly half of all traffic deaths throughout the country involved a drunk driver.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to warn the community that alcohol is not the only substance that can cause impairment. Cannabis, prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and illegal drugs can all lead to a DUI.

If you ever see a suspected drunk driver on the road, call 911.

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 14, 2021, 5:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: At-Risk Missing Person

LOCATION: 1300 block West Gonzales Road, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON: Yvette “Vet” Raena Baird, 56-years-old

VEHICLE: White 2-door 2010 Honda Accord EX-L, CA 6ZLJ398

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756 | [email protected]

The Missing Persons Unit

(805) 385-7629

On Friday, March 11, 2022, at about 6:30 P.M., Yvette Raena Baird was seen leaving the Camelot Room getting into a vehicle with a 50-year old Hispanic male. She was last seen by the California Highway Patrol in Blythe, California, at about 2:00 A.M. on March 12, 2022. Ms. Baird was driving a white, 2-door Honda Accord with California license plate 6ZLJ398. Ms. Baird was in the company of the Hispanic male whom she left with from the Camelot Room.

On March 12, 2022, at about 8:00 A.M., the vehicle Ms. Baird was last seen driving was captured on a traffic camera in the area of Channel Islands Boulevard and Ventura Road in Oxnard.

Yvette Raena Baird is described as a 56-year-old white female, 5’7, 160-170 lbs, blonde hair, and green eyes. She was wearing a gray crewneck sweater, black jeans, black/gray sneakers, and a dark gray purse. Ms. Baird suffers from a serious medical condition that requires medication and medical treatment.

She was reported missing by her family on Saturday afternoon, March 12, 2022. Due to Ms. Baird’s serious medical condition, Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit upgraded Ms. Baird’s disappearance to “At-Risk.”

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

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 12, 2022, at 9:38 PM

SUBJECT: Victim Shot and Killed in Oxnard, Two Others Injured

LOCATION: 3075 Saviers Road, Oxnard, CA

VICTIM: Adrian Sandoval, 21 Years Old, Oxnard Resident – Deceased

Diego Mares, 19 Years Old, Oxnard Resident – Injured

Arkangel Childs, 24 Years Old, Ventura Resident – Injured

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | [email protected]

On March 12^th, 2022, at 9:38 PM, officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Saviers Road, regarding a shooting victim. Officers found one victim, Adrian Sandoval, a 21-year-old Oxnard resident, suffering from a single gunshot wound, unconscious, and unresponsive upon arrival. Emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene and attempted to resuscitate the victim. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Once on scene, officers also discovered that an additional subject had been shot and had suffered a non-life-threatening injury. Diego Mares, 19 years old, Oxnard resident, was transported to the local hospital for further medical evaluation. Also, while officers were at the scene of the shooting, dispatch was advised that a third gunshot victim had fled the location and was down the street requesting help. Arkangel Childs, a 24-year-old Ventura resident, was also transported to the hospital for further medical assistance. Once at the hospital he was listed in critical condition.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation. It was determined that the shooting occurred inside an abandoned business. According to witnesses, approximately 100 people had entered the business and were attending a party. It is unclear at this time if the property owners were aware that this party was occurring inside the abandoned business.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who was present at the event and may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Kaya Boysan (805) 385-7645. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident, to upload your media directly to the investigators via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/3075saviersroad All submissions are immediately logged into the Oxnard Police Department’s digital evidence system. Contact information is not stored by Axon and community members can remain anonymous, choosing to upload their files without providing contact information.

Also, 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.

DATE/ TIME: 03/13/22, 0405 Hours

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: March 11, 2022 (5:54 PM)

SUBJECT: Bank Robbery

LOCATION: 2151 E. Gonzales Road

VICTIM: CBC Credit Union

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | [email protected]

On 3/11/22, at around 5:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to an armed robbery in progress at CBC Credit Union, 2151 E. Gonzales Rd. The suspect entered the business and brandished a handgun towards the ceiling. There were several customers inside who dropped down to the ground and bank tellers hid under their desks. The suspect jumped over the counter, approached the manager at gunpoint and demanded money. The manager handed over an undisclosed amount of currency and the suspect fled the business. There were no injuries reported. At this time, there is no suspect description to provide, as witnesses provided only vague and non-descript information about him. After the robbery, officers conducted an extensive perimeter search but were unable to locate the suspect.