News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 6, 2021, 08:20 p.m.

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: David Dyar, 51 year old Ventura resident

LOCATION: 40 Block of South Pacific Ave, Ventura

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

During the month of July 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation related to David Dyar being involved in the sales of methamphetamine to residents in the City of Oxnard. During the investigation, DEU detectives learned that Dyar had a felony warrant for his arrest related to narcotics sales. Detectives learned that Dyar was staying at a residence in the 40 block of South Pacific Avenue, Ventura. Detectives developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant for the residence.

With the assistance of Ventura Police K9 Deco and Ventura patrol officers, detectives served a search warrant at Dyars residence. Dyar was contacted at the residence and taken into custody for his outstanding felony warrant. During a search of the residence, detectives located multiple pounds of Methamphetamine, a large quantity of Heroin, and Fentanyl. Additionally, Detectives located several thousand dollars and further evidence of narcotics sales.

David Dyar was arrested for possession for sales of Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Fentanyl, all felonies. Dyar was additionally charged with his outstanding felony warrant.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to identifying and disrupting the narcotics activity responsible for creating quality of life issues within Oxnard neighborhoods. 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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800)222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 31, 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 August 2, 2021.

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation on August 2, 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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 30, 2021, 9:20 P.M.

SUBJECT: Gang Member Arrested For Possession of a Firearm

LOCATION: 3200 Block, Merced Place

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

On July 30, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a grey Honda Accord at the intersection of Channel Islands Blvd and DuPont Street. Officers contacted Henry Magana (23yrs) in the vehicle. Magana is a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard, currently on felony probation in the County of Ventura for assault with a firearm and is a prohibited person from possession of firearms and ammunition.

Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit responded to Magana’s residence at the 3200 block of Merced Place to conduct a probation search. During the probation search, officers located a concealed loaded Smith and Wesson .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun with additional ammunition and magazines. The firearm was found to be unregistered. Magana was arrested for various felony firearms 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: July 28, 2021, 7:00 a.m.

SUBJECT: Maintaining a Drug House / Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Angelina Aguilar, 60 year old Oxnard resident

Arturo Villasenor, 24 year old Oxnard resident

Erick Jagosz, 31 year old Oxnard resident

Reynaldo Morales, 47 year old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 1500 Block of East First Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

During the month of July, 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into narcotics activity occurring at a residence located in the 1500 block of East First Street. During the investigation, detectives identified the resident, Angelina Aguilar, as being involved in the sales of Heroin in the city of Oxnard. DEU Detectives developed probable cause to obtain a search warrant for the residence.

On July 28, 2021, with the assistance of Property Crimes Detectives (PCU), DEU Detectives served a search warrant at the residence. During the service of the search warrant, seven people were contacted at the residence. During a search of the residence, detectives located Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Xanax, Methadone, Opiate based prescriptions, and other evidence of narcotics sales. Detectives also located used narcotics paraphernalia throughout the residence.

Upon completion of the investigation, Angelina Aguilar was arrested for maintaining a drug house and possession for sales of Heroin, Cocaine, and Fentanyl, all felonies. Arturo Villasenor was arrested for possession for sales of Heroin, a felony. Erick Jagosz was arrested for possession of Xanax, a misdemeanor. Reynaldo Morales was arrested for possession of Fentanyl, a misdemeanor.

Aguilar was released from custody with a notice to appear due to medical issues. Jagosz and Morales were also released with a notice to appear. Villasenor was transported and booked into the Ventura County Jail.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing drug overdoses in the City of Oxnard. 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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800)222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 29, 2021, 5:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Gang Member Arrested For Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

LOCATION: 1500 Block, Lombard Street

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

On July 29, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a grey Saturn SUV in the 1800 block of Solar Drive. Officers contacted Jorge Serratos (31yrs) in the vehicle. Serratos is a known criminal street gang member in the City of Oxnard, currently on probation in the County of Ventura and is a prohibited person from possession of firearms and ammunition due to prior felony convictions.

Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit authored a search warrant for Serratos and his residence at the 1500 block of Lombard Street reference an on-going criminal investigation. Serratos was detained for the search warrant at the traffic stop, and Special Enforcement Unit Officers responded to Serratos’ residence to serve the search warrant. During the service of the search warrant, officers located a concealed Polymer 80 Glock style handgun, various calibers of ammunition ranging from handgun to rifle ammunition and a bolt-action Remington 738 rifle. P80 semi-automatic handguns are commercially sold incomplete and without serial numbers; they must be further manufactured to make them functioning firearms and serialized. Serratos was arrested for various felony firearm charges.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 24, 2021, 3:25 P.M.

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Possession of a Firearm and Controlled Substances for Sale

LOCATION: 2200 Block, El Portal Way

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

On July 24, at approximately 3:25 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a silver Nissan Altima in the 2200 block of El Portal Way. Officers contacted Eduardo Montiel (24yrs), Monica Sanchez (23yrs) and Efrain Magallon (27yrs) in the vehicle. Montiel and Magallon are known criminal street gang members in the City of Oxnard, and Montiel is currently on Parole for robbery and firearms possession. Sanchez is also on probation for theft.

During a search of the vehicle, officers located a concealed and loaded Polymer 80 Glock style handgun, methamphetamine and cocaine for sale and items indicative of narcotics sales. P80 semi-automatic handguns are commercially sold incomplete and without serial numbers; they must be further manufactured to make them functioning firearms and serialized. Sanchez was found to be in possession of the firearm and controlled substances, and charged with various felony firearm and narcotics violations. Montiel was arrested for a violation of parole.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 23, 2021 (8:46 PM)

SUBJECT: Post Release Offender Arrested for Attempt Robbery and Narcotic Sales

LOCATION: Cedar Court and G Street

VICTIM: Undisclosed

SUSPECT: Albert Salinas Lara, age 41, Oxnard resident

VEHICLE: Orange Mountain Bicycle

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

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

On 7/22/21, at approximately 6:37 PM, an officer contacted a victim of an attempted robbery with a handgun. The victim reported he was near the intersection of Cedar Court and G Street when the suspect approached him and demanded money. When the victim refused to comply, the suspect produced a handgun and pointed it at the victim. The victim fled towards some nearby apartments and the suspect followed him while still brandishing the firearm. Shortly afterwards, the victim returned to his vehicle, which was parked nearby, and the suspect confronted him again. The suspect then used his handgun to shatter the victim’s windshield, before fleeing the scene on an orange mountain bike.

On 7/23/21, at around 8:46 PM, the same Officer who took the report from the previous day, was on patrol in the alley in the 1200 block of Hill Street when he observed a subject riding an orange mountain bike who matched the suspect description of the attempt robbery from the previous day. The Officer attempted to detain the bicyclist however the individual refused to stop and fled eastbound on his bicycle. The Officer pursued the suspect in his police unit, and ultimately physically detained him in the middle of Durley Park. The victim of the attempt robbery was contacted and responded to the park where he positively identified suspect Albert Salinas Lara, age 41. Lara was in possession of backpack. During a search of the backpack, the arresting Officer located a replica firearm and a substantial quantity of methamphetamine.

Lara is a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard and a Post Release Offender who had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. Lara was arrested for the felony charges of attempted robbery and possession for sale of dangerous drugs, in addition to the misdemeanor charges of vandalism and resisting an officer.

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: July 22, 2021, 7:30 PM

SUBJECT: Arrest Made In Violent Assault

LOCATION: Island Pacific Market, 4833 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard

SUSPECT: Todd Koep

CONTACT: Detective Carey Everhart

(805) 486-6228 | carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org

On July 22, 2021 at approximately 7:30 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a battery that had just occurred inside of the Island Pacific Market, located at 4833 South Rose Avenue.

When officers arrived, they located and detained the suspect, 59-year-old Todd Koep, in the area. Koep is a transient and a Post Release Offender for elder abuse. The Post Release Offender Program was created in 2011 by Assembly Bill 109 (Public Safety Realignment). The program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious or non-sex related felony offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. Release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent commitment offense and prior convictions are not considered.

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Koep was inside of the Island Pacific Market when he approached the victim, a 50-year-old male Oxnard resident, from behind. Without any provocation, Koep began striking the victim, causing him to fall to the ground. The incident was witnessed by several people in the store. Koep then left the store, where he was contacted by responding officers.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was admitted due to significant head injuries, including facial fractures. Koep was arrested for battery with serious bodily injury, as well as a violation of probation, and was later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 22, 2021, 4:10 P.M.

SUBJECT: Felony Wanted Subject Arrested For Possession of a Firearm

LOCATION: 600 Block, Evergreen Lane, Port Hueneme

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

On July 22, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) and Oxnard Police K-9 Unit contacted a subject, Samuel Uribe (22yrs), in the 600 block of Evergreen Lane, Port Hueneme. Uribe was known to have a felony warrant for his arrest, is a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard and is a prohibited person from the possession of firearms and/or ammunition. Uribe has several prior felony firearms convictions, and is a Post Release Offender in the County of Ventura for firearms and narcotics possession.

During the contact, Police Service Dog “Leo” was deployed and assisted in the apprehension of Uribe. After Uribe was taken into custody for his felony warrant, officers located a loaded sawed-off shotgun concealed in Uribe’s waistband area. Uribe was arrested for felony firearms related charges in addition to his felony warrant. The firearm was found to be unregistered in the State of California.

Uribe is currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – that was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions are not considered.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 21, 2021, 3:30 PM

SUBJECT: Suspects arrested for purchasing a vehicle with a stolen credit card

LOCATION: 2000 block of North Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA

SUSPECT: Colin Moore, 38 years, resident of Inyo County, CA

Lauren Evans, 30 years, resident of Oxnard, CA

VEHICLE: 2018 Toyota Camry

CONTACT: Detective Enrique Alvarez,

(805) 385-7664| enrique.alvarez@Oxnardpd.org

On July 2, 2021, an auto burglary was reported to the Los Angeles Police Department by the vehicle owner. The vehicle owner reported that several items, including identification cards, credit cards, and checks, were stolen from the vehicle.

On the same day, the suspects, identified as Colin Moore, 38 years and Lauren Evans, 30 years, purchased a 2018 Toyota Camry from an Oxnard car dealership by utilizing the victim's stolen identification and credit cards.

On July 20, 2021, Oxnard Police Department Property Crime Detectives were informed of the fraudulently purchased Toyota and immediately began to follow up on the case. The detectives assisted by the Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force (VenCATT), located the vehicle occupied by Moore and Evans in the 2000 block of North Rose Avenue in Oxnard. Both Moore and Evans were taken into custody without incident.

The suspects were found to be in possession of personal identifying information belonging to various persons, which included the driver's license and credit cards used to purchase the Toyota Camry.

The suspects were charged with conspiracy, false personation, possession of a stolen vehicle, purchasing a vehicle under false pretenses and fraud.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to offer the following tips to help prevent fraudulent use of your personal information:

· Immediately report any theft of your personal identifying information especially if it was used to purchase items, obtain credit or open accounts;

· Do not give your personal identifying information to anyone that you do not know or did not solicit their services;

· Do not leave anything containing your personal identifying information in your car or any place where someone could take it;

· Sign the back of your credit cards or write, "Demand to see proper ID" so that clerks pay attention to your credit card use; and

· Obtain a credit report annually: www.annualcreditreport.com.

Residents are also encouraged to be “Partners in Public Safety” and reminded to report suspicious activity to police. Residents can report anonymously and translators are available 24/7. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Oxnard Police Department Detective Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7605 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.