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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.

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.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 13, 2022

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales and Firearms Arrest

SUSPECTS: Valentin Guzman, 43-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1300 Bottlebrush Place, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

(805) 256-5121 [email protected]

On January 13, 2022 at approximately 9:40 a.m., detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) were working uniformed patrol when they conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. The driver, Valentin Guzman, was found in possession of a large quantity of US Currency and fentanyl. The Detectives notified the Ventura County Money Laundering Task Force (VCMLTF) and requested assistance with the investigation. Based on the evidence recovered during the traffic stop, a search warrant was authorized for Guzman’s residence.

With the assistance of the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), DEU Detectives and Special Agents from the FBI executed a search warrant at Guzman’s residence. During a search of the residence, detectives located a large quantity of fentanyl, two stolen firearms, and a large quantity of US Currency.

Valentin Guzman was placed under arrest for several narcotics and firearm related charges. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail with a bail request of $1,000,000. The Ventura County Money Laundering Task Force (VCMLTF) is comprised of the Oxnard Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) Detectives and Special Agents from the FBI.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing narcotics related crimes 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: January 12, 2022 (9:40 PM)

SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS: Randall Ibarra, 20-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Oxnard Blvd. at Fifth St., Oxnard

CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander

(805) 857-5297 | [email protected]

On January 12, 2022 at approximately 9:40 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic infraction. Officers contacted the occupants and immediately identified one of the passengers as Randall Ibarra, a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member. During the officers’ interaction with Ibarra, he admitted that he was in possession of a loaded handgun. Officers recovered a loaded black semi-automatic handgun from Ibarra. Ibarra was arrested for possessing a handgun that was not registered to him, a felony.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: January 12, 2022 (5:30 PM)

SUBJECT: Prohibited Person in Possession of a Stolen Firearm

SUSPECTS: Jason Henderson, 19-year-old Oxnard resident

Tili Meshach, 18-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Ventura Rd. at Hemlock St., Oxnard

CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander

(805) 857-5297 | [email protected]

On January 12, 2022 at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic infraction. Officers conducted records checks of the occupants and learned that the passenger, Jason Henderson, is on felony probation for committing a battery resulting in serious bodily injury. Henderson is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to his felony conviction. As officers began to remove Henderson from the vehicle to conduct a probation search, officers observed a firearm on the floorboard of the vehicle. Officers removed both occupants from the vehicle and recovered the firearm, a loaded semi-automatic handgun.

Officers conducted a records check on the recovered firearm and learned that it was reported stolen in the city of Oxnard. Officers arrested Henderson for several firearms related charges. Officers arrested the driver, Tili Meshach, for allowing the loaded firearm in the vehicle.

Southern California Edison is at the scene of an underground vault explosion on Channel Islands Blvd. at Peninsula Rd. The blast was reported at 12:04 pm with no reports of injuries or private property damage at this time. W/B traffic on Channel Islands Blvd. will be affected for the next few hours.

Marc Amon | Commander

Oxnard Police Department | 251 S. C St. | Oxnard, CA
[email protected] | www.oxnardpd.org
805 678 0319 Wed-Sat 0600-1600

SCE has cleared. All traffic lanes are now open.

Marc Amon | Commander

Oxnard Police Department | 251 S. C St. | Oxnard, CA
[email protected] | www.oxnardpd.org
805 678 0319 Wed-Sat 0600-1600

On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 1:06 PM Amon, Marc <[email protected]> wrote:

Southern California Edison is at the scene of an underground vault explosion on Channel Islands Blvd. at Peninsula Rd. The blast was reported at 12:04 pm with no reports of injuries or private property damage at this time. W/B traffic on Channel Islands Blvd. will be affected for the next few hours.

Marc Amon | Commander

Oxnard Police Department | 251 S. C St. | Oxnard, CA
[email protected] | www.oxnardpd.org
805 678 0319 Wed-Sat 0600-1600

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: Robbery: December 29, 2021, 6:15 P.M.

Arrest: January 4, 2022, 12:50 P.M.

SUBJECT: Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

LOCATION: Robbery: Four Guys Liquor, 4815 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA

Arrest: Bard Road and Terrace Avenue, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Ricardo Vega, Detective

(805) 385-8291

[email protected]

On December 29, 2021 at approximately 6:15 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to an armed robbery that had just occurred at Four Guys Liquor, located at 4815 South Rose Avenue. When officers arrived, they learned the suspect entered the store, brandished a handgun, and demanded the cashier hand over money from the register. The cashier complied and the suspect fled the business with the money.

Investigators from the Special Operations Division assumed responsibility for the investigation. On January 4, 2022 at approximately 12:50 P.M., officers observed a suspect spray painting gang graffiti on a wall in the area of Bard Road and Terrace Avenue. They detained the suspect, who was identified as 28-year-old Oxnard resident Thomas Eaves. While speaking with Eaves, officers recognized him as a possible suspect in the above robbery. Investigators responded to the scene and confirmed he was the suspect in the robbery. He was arrested for armed robbery. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail on those charges. The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Ricardo Vega at (805) 385-8291 or [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 4, 2022 / 4:30 P.M.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 30, 2021 (9:06 PM)

SUBJECT: Prohibited Person / Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearm and Controlled Substances

SUSPECTS: Israel Juarez, 19-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: Saviers Rd. at Bryce Canyon Ave., Oxnard

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On December 30, 2021 at approximately 9:06 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting uniformed gang enforcement in South Oxnard. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic infraction at Saviers Rd. and Channel Islands Blvd. The driver, later identified as Misael Perez (19yrs), ultimately pulled over at the intersection of Bryce Canyon and Saviers Rd. Two additional subjects, Israel Juarez (19yrs) and Joel Garcia (19yrs), were also contacted in the vehicle. Juarez is a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard, is currently on probation with court ordered search terms for a prior firearms possession conviction and is a prohibited person from the possession of firearms and ammunition. Perez is also a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard and is currently on probation for felony possession of a controlled substance for sale.

Officers removed the occupants and conducted a probation search of the vehicle. Officers located a loaded 9-millimeter Ruger EC9s semi-automatic handgun concealed in the glove compartment of the vehicle. Officers arrested Juarez for felony firearms possession and transported him to the Oxnard Police Department. Officers conducted a booking search of Juarez and located methamphetamine and Xanax pills concealed on his person. Juarez was booked for felony firearm and narcotics related charges.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 24, 2021, 2:57 P.M.

SUBJECT: Shooting Incident

LOCATION: Target, 2850 North Oxnard Boulevard

CONTACT: Kevin Gormley, Detective

(805) 385-7678

[email protected]

On December 24, 2021 at approximately 2:57 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a shooting victim in the parking structure of Target, located at 2850 North Oxnard Boulevard. When officers arrived, they located the victim, a 31-year-old male Oxnard resident, On Danvers River Street, north of the parking structure. The victim was suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper body. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

Investigators from the Special Operations Division responded to assist with the investigation. Preliminary information indicates the victim was riding in a vehicle that was driving through the parking structure. At one point, they encountered the suspects, who were parked in the parking structure, and a confrontation began. At one point, one of the involved suspects produced a firearm and began firing at the victim, striking him. The victim vehicle fled the parking structure and stopped on Danvers River Street to wait for medical attention. No further information is available at this time. Investigators are encouraging anyone with any information about this incident to contact Detective Kevin Gormley at (805) 385-7678 or [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 24, 2021 / 10:00