News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 23, 2021, 1600 hours

SUBJECT: Oxnard Police Seeks Public’s Assistance Locating Homicide Suspect

LOCATION: 1500 block of Crawford Street, Oxnard, CA

SUSPECT: Genaro Cortes, 35 Year Old, Oxnard Resident

VICTIM: Uriel Barrera, 26 Year Old, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | edgar.fernandez@Oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in the shooting which occurred on August 19^th, 2021, in the 1500 block of Crawford Street. Officers responded to a shooting victim, Uriel Barrera, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Barrera was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries and died.

The suspect fled the scene prior to officer arrival. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Genaro Cortes, a 35 year old, Oxnard resident, black hair, brown eyes, 5-07, 200lbs. Cortes fled the scene in a white 2000 Chevrolet Utility Truck, California license plate 6L29406. “Full House Plumbing” in blue lettering on doors. Pictures attached.

Cortes is wanted in connection with this homicide. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

Detectives are also 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/1500crawfordstreet 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, investigators are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669. 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.

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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 19, 2021, 2157 hours

SUBJECT: Shooting Victim Dies in Oxnard

LOCATION: 1500 block of Crawford Street, Oxnard, CA

VICTIM: Uriel Barrera, 26 Year Old, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | edgar.fernandez@Oxnardpd.org

On August 19^th, 2021, at about 2200 hours, Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Crawford Street regarding a shooting victim in front of a residence. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Uriel Barrera, 26 year old, Oxnard resident, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and immediately transported the victim to the hospital. Unfortunately, Barrera succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The suspect fled the scene prior to officer arrival. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the vehicle believed to be used by the suspect to flee. A white 2000 Chevrolet Utility Truck, California license plate 6L29406. Picture attached.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to the location and has taken over this investigation. This is the 12^th homicide in the City of Oxnard this year.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 18, 2021, 9:45 a.m.

SUBJECT: Serious injury traffic collision

LOCATION: Rice Avenue at Camino Del Sol, Oxnard

DRIVER/VEHICLE: 68-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

Grey Dodge Dakota pickup truck

DRIVER/VEHICLE: 62-year-old male of Ventura, CA

White International semi-truck and trailer

CONTACT: Manuel Perez, Traffic Officer

(805) 385-7750 | manuel.perez@oxnardpd.org

On August 18, 2021, at approximately 9:45 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Rice Avenue and Camino Del Sol. When officers and EMS personnel arrived at the scene, they discovered a grey Dodge Dakota pickup and white International semi-truck and trailer were involved in the collision. The semi-truck driver, identified as a 62-year-old male of Ventura, was uninjured and cooperated with the investigation. The driver of the Dodge, who was identified as a 68-year-old male of Oxnard, was initially trapped in the pickup truck but was extricated from the vehicle and immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. The driver sustained serious injuries and is currently listed in critical condition.

Based on the preliminary investigation, traffic investigators determined the semi-truck was traveling southbound on Rice Avenue and attempted to make a left turn onto Camino Del Sol. While traveling through the intersection, the semi-truck was broadsided by the Dodge pickup truck which was traveling northbound on Rice Avenue.

Traffic investigators do not believe that drugs and/or alcohol were involved in the collision. The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Officer Manuel Perez at (805) 385-7750 or via email at manuel.perez@oxnardpd.org.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 17, 2021, 8:37 P.M.

SUBJECT: Firearms and Narcotics Arrest

LOCATION: 800 block Cedar Court, Oxnard

SUSPECTS: Galen Scott Koen 49-year-old Oxnard resident CONTACT: Mike Johnson, Sergeant

(805) 486-6211 | mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org

On August 17, 2021, at approximately 8:37 P.M., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Special Operations Division were working Uniformed Gang Enforcement in the area of the 800 block of Cedar Court. Investigators observed 49-year-old Oxnard resident Galen Koen exiting an illegally parked vehicle. Investigators recognized Koen from prior arrests and knew he was currently out on bail. As investigators contacted Koen, he fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Koen was taken into custody. Koen was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and narcotics. The narcotics were packaged for sales and Koen was in possession of other paraphernalia consistent with the sales of narcotics. Koen was arrested for numerous firearms and narcotics related charges and booked into the Ventura County Jail.

Koen was out on bail from an arrest by investigators and officers from the Special Operations Division on May 6^th, 2021. In that incident, Koen attempted to flee in his vehicle and collided with several cars, including a marked police unit. He was arrested at that time for numerous firearms and narcotics related charges.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Operations Division 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: August 17, 2021 / 11:55 P.M.

** UPDATE **

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 17, 2021, 4:00 PM

SUBJECT: Stabbing Victim Dies from Injuries

LOCATION: Del Sol Park, 1800 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA

VICTIM: Jorge Hernandez Maldonado, 32 year old, Oxnard resident

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | edgar.fernandez@Oxnardpd.org

Today, August 17, 2021, at 4:00 P.M., the Oxnard Police Department was notified that the victim from the stabbing which took place at Del Sol Park, on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at about 3:30 P.M., succumbed to his injuries and died this afternoon. The victim has been identified as Jorge Hernandez Maldonado, a 32 year old Oxnard resident.

Maldonado had been involved in an altercation with two male suspects at Del Sol Park. He was stabbed multiple times during this incident. Upon arrival, Maldonado was found to be unresponsive. He was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for emergency medical treatment. He passed away today from his injuries.

The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit has taken over this investigation. This is the eleventh homicide in the City of Oxnard this year.

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/700southestreet 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, investigators are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174. 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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 16, 2021, 9:35 P.M.

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

LOCATION: First Street & Nadar St., Oxnard

SUSPECTS: Oswaldo Avalos, 19-year-old Oxnard resident CONTACT: Christopher Williams, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org

On August 16, 2021, at approximately 9:35 P.M., Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a fight in the area of First Street and Nadar Street. When officers arrived, they observed several subjects in a vehicle and believed they were possibly involved in the disturbance. While contacting one of the occupants, Oswaldo Avalos, they located a loaded firearm on his person. Avalos was arrested and booked at the Ventura County Jail for several firearm 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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 16, 2021 / 11:55 P.M.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 16, 2021 10:03 P.M.

SUBJECT: Shooting

LOCATION: Cooper Road & McKinley Ave.

VICTIM: 18-year-old, Oxnard resident

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Ricardo Vega, Detective

(805) 385-8291 | ricardo.vega@Oxnardpd.org

On August 16, 2021 at approximately 10:03 P.M. Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the area of Cooper Road and McKinley Ave. regarding a shooting victim. When officers arrived they located the victim, an 18-year-old Oxnard resident, who had suffered at least one gunshot wound to his upper extremities. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center and is listed in critical condition.

Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact Detective Vega at (805) 385-8291, 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: August 16, 2021 / 11:54 P.M.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 16, 2021, 3:11 P.M.

SUBJECT: Attempted Murder, Suspect Arrested

LOCATION: 100 Block of West Juniper Street (Alleyway), Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Ricardo Vega, Detective

(805) 385-8291

ricardo.vega@oxnardpd.org

On August 16, 2021 at approximately 3:11 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a shooting in the 100 block of West Juniper Street. When they arrived, officers located a crime scene however the victim was not present. Officers eventually located the victim, a 48-year-old male Oxnard resident, in the 100 block of West Iris Street. The victim had been stabbed multiple times and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

Investigators from the Special Operations Division responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. It was determined that the suspect approached the victim while the victim was working on his vehicle. The suspect began an unprovoked attack on the victim, stabbing him multiple times before fleeing. Investigators believe the victim armed himself with a firearm and as the suspect, who at this point had entered a vehicle, was driving towards the victim, the victim began shooting at the suspect. The suspect then struck the victim with the vehicle before fleeing the scene.

A short time later, officers were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in the Lemonwood Neighborhood in the City of Oxnard. The vehicle had damage consistent with being involved in a shooting. Officers were able to located the driver in a residence in the 2200 block of Joyce Drive. The driver was found to be the suspect from the earlier incident. He was identified as 26-year-old Oxnard resident Saul Guerra-Salazar.

Salazar was arrested for attempted murder and was transported to a local hospital for injuries sustained during the initial incident. He will be booked into the Ventura County Jail on those charges once he is released. The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Ricardo Vega at (805) 385-8291 or ricardo.vega@oxnardpd.org.

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: August 15, 2021 3:27 P.M.

SUBJECT: Attempted Murder

LOCATION: Del Sol Park, 1800 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Roger Ramirez, Detective

(805) 288-3289

roger.ramirez@oxnardpd.org

On August 15, 2021 at approximately 3:27 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a stabbing victim at Del Sol Park. When officers arrived, they located the victim, a 32-year-old male Oxnard resident, suffering from a stab wound, in the parking lot of the park. The victim was unresponsive and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

Investigators from the Special Operations Division responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. It was determined that the victim was involved in an altercation with two Hispanic males in their 30’s. During the altercation, the victim was stabbed. Both suspects fled the scene on foot.

The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Roger Ramirez at 805-288-3289 or roger.ramirez@oxnardpd.org.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 15, 2021 at 12:30 AM

SUBJECT: Shooting in Oxnard leaves one man dead

LOCATION: 700 block of South E Street

VICTIM: 45 year old male, Oxnard Resident (name withheld pending notification to family)

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 805-385-7763 | Edgar.Fernandez@Oxnardpd.org

On August 15, 2021, at about 12:30 AM, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to assist the Oxnard Fire Department at a residence with a possible stabbing victim. Officers responded to the residence when they learned that the victim was being immediately transported to the hospital for further medical treatment. Unfortunately, once at the hospital the male succumbed to his injuries and died.

During the investigation, detectives determined that the victim suffered from a gunshot wound. This is the tenth homicide in the City of Oxnard this year. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any information regarding this incident.

Detectives are encouraging 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/600howellroad. 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

Investigators are also encouraging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Justin Songer (805) 385-7680. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within 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 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: August 15, 2020, 12:46 P.M.