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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

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.

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.

*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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 20, 2022 (4:00 PM)

SUBJECT: Suspect Rammed Occupied Police Vehicle After Pursuit, was in Possession of a Firearm

SUSPECTS: Jorge Garcia, 18-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1200 blk North H St., Oxnard

CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander

(805) 857-5297 | [email protected]

On January 20, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic infraction at H St. and Gonzales Rd. The driver of the vehicle, Jorge Garcia, accelerated away from the traffic stop. A pursuit ensued as Garcia sped south on H St. failing to obey traffic signs. Garcia wove in and out of traffic, lost control of his vehicle and collided with the eastern curb line in the 1200 blk of North H St.

As the pursuing officers began exiting their vehicle, Garcia put his vehicle in reverse and intentionally rammed the police vehicle. Officers tackled Garcia a short distance away. While on the ground, Garcia continued to fight with officers while attempting to reach near his waistband area. Officers ultimately got Garcia under control and recovered 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. This Polymer 80 handgun was modified and fit the definition of “assault weapon”, an additional felony.

Garcia was medically cleared and booked into the Ventura County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon (for ramming the occupied police unit), felony evading, resisting arrest, and for possessing an unregistered handgun. One of the arresting officers received a moderate injury during the arrest and was treated at St. John’s Hospital.

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 20, 2022 10:13 p.m.

SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision

LOCATION: Victoria Avenue north of Doris Avenue, Oxnard

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

1996 Volvo semi-truck and trailer

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

2005 Saturn SL2 sedan

CONTACT: Corbin Hames, Traffic Officer

(805) 385-7750 | [email protected]

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 18, 2022 (2:25 PM)

SUBJECT: Juvenile Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS: Name withheld, 16-year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 2800 Block of N. Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard

CONTACT: Sharon Giles, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On January 18, 2022 at approximately 1:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 2800 Block of North Oxnard Blvd. Officers made contact with the occupants and learned that several of the male subjects were on probation with search terms. The officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded handgun under the driver’s seat. The driver is a 16-year-old male juvenile. He was arrested for various Misdemeanor violations.

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

[email protected]

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 14, 2022 (6:40 PM)

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: Carlos Candelas, 23-year-old Port Hueneme resident

LOCATION: C St. at Sixth St., Oxnard

CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander

(805) 857-5297 | [email protected]

On January 14, 2022, at approximately 6:40 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 at C St. and Sixth St. The officers contacted the driver, Carlos Candelas, and two additional passengers. Officers immediately identified one of the occupants in the vehicle as an Oxnard criminal street gang member, who was on probation for vandalism with court ordered search terms.

Officers removed the occupants and searched the vehicle. Officers located 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 Candela for possessing the handgun, and booked him for felony firearm related charges.

DATE: Robbery: January, 2022, 8:15 P.M.

Arrest: January 14, 2022, 1:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

LOCATION: Robbery: iSmoke Shop, 321 South C Street Oxnard, CA

Arrest: Ventura County Jail, 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA

CONTACT: Mike Velasquez, Detective

(805) 385-8287

[email protected]

On January 3, 2022 at approximately 8:15 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to an armed robbery that had just occurred at the iSmoke Shop, located at 321 South C Street. When officers arrived, they learned that two suspects entered the store and one of them brandished a handgun and held the store employee at gunpoint while the second suspect stole money from the register. Both suspects fled the business with the money.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. During the course of the investigation, investigators were able to determine that 27-year-old Oxnard resident Efrain Magallon was one of the parties responsible for the robbery. On January 14, 2022 at approximately 1:00 P.M., investigators responded to the Ventura County Jail to contact Magallon, who was in custody on unrelated charges. He was arrested for armed robbery. The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Mike Velasquez at (805) 385-8287 or [email protected].

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: January 17, 2022 / 11:00 A.M.