NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           September 29, 2021

SUBJECT:    Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation

LOCATION:  City of Oxnard

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Senior Traffic Officer

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

 

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for September 30, 2021.

 

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation on September 30, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. aimed at keeping people out exercising or enjoying the outdoors safe.

 

The Oxnard Police Department recognizes the need to protect the public by looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians that make roads unsafe.

 

These violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals or any other traffic violation by bike riders or pedestrians.

 

The safety of bicyclists and pedestrians remains a top priority for the Oxnard Police Department.  To keep you and your family safe, the Oxnard Police Department offers the following tips when out biking, driving, or walking:

 

PEDESTRIANS

●        Only cross at marked crosswalks or intersections with a stop sign or signal.

●        Look for cars backing up. Avoid going between parked cars.

●        Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t assume they see you.

●        Wear bright clothing during the day and use a flashlight when walking at night.

 

DRIVERS

●        Wait for pedestrians to cross the street. Be courteous and patient.

●        Stay off the phone.

●        Follow the speed limit.

●        Look for pedestrians when backing up or turning.

 

BICYCLISTS

●        Always wear a helmet. Helmets are required by law for anyone under 18.

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

 

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

Officers are on the scene of two separate serious injury collisions. The first collision happened at 6:53 p.m. at the intersection of Channel Islands Blvd. and Manzanita Drive. Two occupants from one vehicle were transported to a local hospital, including a young child who is currently listed in critical condition. Traffic is closed for W/B Channel Islands Blvd. at M Street. Motorists traveling in the surrounding area can expect potential traffic delays. 

 

DATE:                        September 29, 2021, 8:34 p.m.  

SUBJECT:                 Fatal hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist

LOCATION:               Hemlock Street east of N Street, Oxnard

SUSPECT:                 Unknown

VEHICLE:                   Red compact sedan

BICYCLIST:               16-year-old male of Port Hueneme, CA                

CONTACT:                Jose Diaz, Senior Officer

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

On September 29, 2021, at approximately 8:34 p.m., Oxnard officers and EMS personnel responded to a hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and bicyclist that occurred on Hemlock Street east of N Street.  When police personnel arrived at the scene of the collision, they discovered a 16-year-old male bicyclist of Port Hueneme had been struck by a vehicle and sustained critical injuries.   The bicyclist was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries.

Limited information was received regarding the driver and vehicle involved in the collision, however, it was determined the driver fled in the vehicle westbound on Hemlock Street towards Ventura Road.  Based on video surveillance, the vehicle was identified as a red compact sedan.  Traffic investigators have taken over the investigation and encourage anyone with information regarding this collision to contact Senior Officer Jose Diaz at (805)385-7749 or via email at jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org.  Also, anyone with information regarding this case can 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 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.

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           September 25, 2021 (11:46 PM)

SUBJECT:    Firearm Arrest

LOCATION: Oxnard Blvd. and Magnolia Avenue

VICTIM:       State of California

SUSPECT:    Marco Nunez, age 27, Oxnard resident

CONTACT:  Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

                        (805) 385-7600 | robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

On September 25th, 2021, at approximately 11:46 p.m., a Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a Vehicle Code infraction near the intersection of Oxnard Blvd. and Magnolia Avenue. The vehicle was driven by Marco Nunez, an Oxnard resident, age 27. The Officer noted Nunez was displaying symptoms of being under the influence of a drug. Additionally, the Officer observed drug paraphernalia in plain view. The Officer conducted a search of the interior of the vehicle and located a Polymer 80 9mm non-serialized handgun that was concealed in a compartment, along with a loaded magazine in close proximity to the firearm. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are commercially sold as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms.

Nunez was arrested for various felony firearm related charges.

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.

 

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  September, 26th, 2021 / 7:00 p.m.

 

 

The Oxnard Police Department with assistance from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has cited five clerks in the City of Oxnard for selling alcohol to minors on September 24, 2021.  The actions were the result of a minor decoy operation in which minors, under the direct supervision of police officers, attempted to purchase alcohol from 15 retail licensees in the City of Oxnard.  

Those who sold to the minor face a minimum fine of $250, and/or 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first violation.  In addition, ABC will take administrative action against the alcoholic beverage license of the business where alcohol was sold to a minor.  That may include a fine, a suspension of the license, or the permanent revocation of the license.

Compliance checks are being conducted statewide to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors.  Statistics have shown that young people under the age of 21 have a higher rate of drunken driving fatalities than the general adult population.  The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing the availability of alcohol to minors.

Minor Decoy operations have been conducted by local law enforcement throughout the state since the 1980s.  When the program first began, the violation rate of retail establishments selling to minors was as high as 40 to 50 percent.  When conducted on a routine basis, the rate has dropped in some cities as low as 10 percent or even below.  

In 1994, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the use of underage decoys is a valid tool of law enforcement to ensure that licensees are complying with the law.  

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) through the department’s Grant Assistance Program. ABC is a Department of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  September 24, 2021 / 10:00 p.m.

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           September 23, 2021

SUBJECT:    Motorcycle Safety Enforcement

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Senior Officer 

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

 

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting motorcycle safety enforcement

 

The Oxnard Police Department will have extra officers out on patrol on September 23, 2021, between 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on September 24, 2021, between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. looking for violations made by drivers and motorcyclists that increase the risk of crashes.

 

With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycles in the state, many road users are going places without the same protections as drivers. Motorcycle riders are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than vehicle occupants.

 

To help protect you and your family, keep the following tips in mind while driving or riding:

 

Drivers

·         Always check twice for motorcycles in your mirrors and blind spots.

·         Use your signal when changing lanes.

·         Never follow a motorcycle too closely. Always keep a safe distance.

·         When at an intersection, allow enough space before turning.

Motorcyclists:

·         Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet and protective gear like gloves and leather clothing.

·         Consider adding reflective tape to your clothing to make it easier for other drivers to see you.

·         Keep your lights on at all times, even during the day.

·         Don’t assume drivers see you: signal well in advance before changing lanes and watch for turning vehicles.

·         Although lane-splitting is legal, the practice is not encouraged at high speeds in free-flowing traffic, or between large vehicles like big rigs and motor homes.

During these trying times, the safety of the community remains our top priority, and the Oxnard Police Department recognizes the need to protect the public by looking for violations made by drivers and riders that put the public at further risk.

Funding for motorcycle safety enforcement operations is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

 

 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  September 23, 2021 / 12:00 p.m.