News Releases

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 14, 2021, 6:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: Suspicious Missing Person

LOCATION: 4500 block Terrace Avenue, Oxnard

MISSING PERSON: Eudelia Gonzalez Rojas, 46 years old

CONTACT: The Missing Persons Unit

(805) 385-7629

On Saturday, July 10, 2021, at about 8:30 P.M., Eudelia Gonzalez Rojas was seen by family members getting into a vehicle with an unknown person and driving away from her residence. At this time, the Oxnard Police Department does not have any further information on the vehicle Ms. Gonzalez left in or the individual she left with.

Eudelia Gonzalez Rojas is described as a 46 year old Hispanic female, 5’0, 140-150 lbs, black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a black cardigan sweater, dark blue blouse with flowers and shiny stones, dark blue jeans, and black heels.

She was reported missing by her family on Sunday night, July 11, 2021. On today’s date, Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department learned additional information that upgraded Ms. Gonzalez’ disappearance to Suspicious Circumstances.

The Oxnard Police Department asks for the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Gonzalez. If you have any information about the disappearance of Ms. Gonzalez, please contact the Oxnard Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at (805) 385-7629.

Paul Carganilla

Community Affairs Manager

phone: (805) 385-7631 / mobile: (805) 342-8292

email: paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

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Significant traffic collision at Rose and Gonzales.

Traffic will be closed in all directions approaching the intersection for the next several hours.

Please use an alternate route until further notice.

If you witnessed this collision or have any information that may help the investigation, please call (805)385-7600.

Paul Carganilla

Community Affairs Manager

phone: (805) 385-7631 / mobile: (805) 342-8292

email: paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 13, 2021, at 2:03 P.M.

SUBJECT: Fatal Traffic Collision

LOCATION: Rose Avenue at Gonzales Road, Oxnard

DRIVER/VEHICLE: 1999 Silver Honda Civic / 46-year old Hispanic female driver

DRIVER/VEHICLE: 2012 White Dodge Ram 2500 Truck / 38- year old Hispanic male driver

CONTACT: Paul Knapp, Senior Police Officer

(805) 385-7750 | paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org

On July 13, 2021, at approximately 2:03 p.m., Oxnard police officers and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Gonzales Road. When police personnel arrived on scene, they discovered that two vehicles, a silver Honda sedan and a white Dodge Ram truck, collided in the intersection.

Three occupants in the silver Honda Civic were injured and were transported by ambulance to area hospitals. Unfortunately, a 13-year old occupant of the silver Honda Civic was pronounced deceased at the Ventura County Medical Center. The two other occupants of the silver Honda Civic do not appear to have life-threatening injuries. Additionally, there were two occupants in the Dodge Ram truck that were not injured.

Traffic investigators responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Preliminary reports indicate that the white Dodge Ram truck was southbound on Rose Avenue. The silver Honda Civic was northbound on Rose Avenue, making a left turn onto westbound Gonzales Road when the two vehicles collided. An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed this traffic collision is urged to contact Senior Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750 or via email at paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org.

Paul Carganilla

Community Affairs Manager

phone: (805) 385-7631 / mobile: (805) 342-8292

email: paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 10, 11:58 p.m.

SUBJECT: Fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian

LOCATION: Victoria Avenue at Hemlock Street, Oxnard

DRIVER/VEHICLE: 28-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

2012 Nissan Altima

PEDESTRIAN: 69-year-old male of Ventura, CA

(Name withheld pending notification to next of kin)

CONTACT: Paul Knapp, Senior Officer

(805) 385-7750 | paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org

On July 10, 2021, at approximately 11:58 p.m., Oxnard officers and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian that occurred at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Hemlock Street. When police personnel arrived at the scene of the collision, they discovered a 2012 Nissan Altima driven by a 28-year-old male of Oxnard who had collided with a 69-year-old male pedestrian of Ventura. The driver remained at the scene of the collision and cooperated with the investigation. The pedestrian sustained critical injuries and succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the collision.

Traffic investigators determined that the driver of the Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Victoria Avenue when the driver struck the pedestrian who was walking in the southbound lanes of Victoria Avenue at Hemlock Street. Investigators do not believe that speed was a contributing factor to the collision. An investigation is ongoing to determine whether drugs and/or alcohol were involved.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Senior Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750 or via email at paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 8, 2021, 6:30 p.m.

SUBJECT: Firearm /Narcotic Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Joseph Maria, 38 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 400 Block of North Oxnard Blvd, 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 regarding Joseph Maria being involved in the sale of Fentanyl in the City of Oxnard. During the investigation, detectives learned that Maria had an outstanding felony warrant issued for his arrest and he was on active probation with search terms. DEU Detectives located Maria at a motel in the 400 block of North Oxnard Blvd.

With the assistance of South District Neighborhood Policing Officers, Maria was contacted when he left the motel on foot. After Maria was taken into custody for his felony warrant, officers found him in possession of Fentanyl for Sale. South District NPT Officers and DEU Detectives conducted a probation search at Maria’s motel room and located a loaded stolen firearm, a large quantity of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and further evidence of narcotics sales.

Joseph Maria was arrested for possession for sale of Fentanyl, possession for sale of Methamphetamine, possession of a stolen firearm, and prohibited person in possession of a firearm, all felonies. Additionally, Maria was charged with his outstanding felony warrant.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing narcotics related overdoses 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 8, 2021, 8:45 A.M.

SUBJECT: Subjects Arrested For Possession of Firearms and Controlled Substances

LOCATION: 3400 block, South “A” Street

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

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

On July 8, at approximately 8:45 a.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) and Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit conducted a search warrant at the 3400 block of South “A” Street. During the service of the search warrant, Primitivo Reyes (79yrs), Elias Lucas (20yrs), a male juvenile (17yrs) and a female juvenile (17yrs) were contacted.

During the subsequent search of the residence, a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, a 20-gauge pump action shotgun and methamphetamine were located. Both of the firearms were found to be unregistered. Reyes was arrested for felony firearms charges. The methamphetamine was found to be in possession of the 17-year-old female. The 17-year-old female was arrested for controlled substance violations.

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 6, 2021, 12:27 A.M.

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Possession of a Firearm

LOCATION: 800 block South A St

SUSPECT: Francisco Valero, age 27, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Christopher Williams, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7746 | Christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org

On July 6, at approximately 12:27 a.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop of a gold Honda in the 800 block South A St for a vehicle code violation. Officers contacted Oxnard resident Francisco Valero (27 years old) in the vehicle. During the officer’s contact with Valero, they conducted a search of the vehicle and located a loaded 9mm handgun inside the vehicle. Officer also located narcotics and narcotics paraphernalia inside of the vehicle. Valero was arrested for numerous weapons and narcotics 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.

Mr. Solis has been located and reunited with his family. Thank you.

On Fri, Jul 2, 2021 at 3:01 PM Amon, Marc <marc.amon@oxnardpd.org> wrote:

News Release

INCIDENT:

Missing Adult

DATE/TIME:

July 21, 2021 / 3:00

LOCATION:

1700 block of Fisher Ct., Oxnard

MISSING PERSON:

Gerardo Solis, 56 years

PREPARED BY:

Marc Amon, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Marc Amon (805) 385-7740

marc.amon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult. Gerardo Solis, 56 years old, walked away from his home in the 1700 block of Fisher Ct. in Oxnard, around 3:00 AM this morning. Solis is described as a Hispanic male, 6'1” tall, 190 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray long-sleeve, blue pants, and blue shoes. If you see Solis, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 4, 2021, 1:00 AM

SUBJECT: Arrests for Loaded Firearm and Ammunition

LOCATION: 2100 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard

SUSPECTS: Julio Cervantes, 23-year-old Oxnard resident

Luis Ornelas, 28-year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

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

On 7/4/21, at around 1:00 AM, a Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop on a pick-up truck in the 2100 block of E. Gonzales Road. The driver, Luis Ornelas, was determined to be on searchable probation. The Officer conducted a search of the vehicle pursuant to the search terms and located a loaded 9mm P80 handgun inside. The passenger, Julio Cervantes, was arrested for possession of the loaded firearm, a felony. Additionally, Luis Ornelas was arrested for being a felon in possession of ammunition.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 4, 2021 / 2:40 AM

News Release

INCIDENT:	Missing Adult
DATE/TIME:	July 21, 2021 / 3:00
LOCATION:	1700 block of Fisher Ct., Oxnard
MISSING PERSON:	Gerardo Solis, 56 years
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Marc Amon (805) 385-7740 marc.amon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult. Gerardo Solis, 56 years old, walked away from his home in the 1700 block of Fisher Ct. in Oxnard, around 3:00 AM this morning. Solis is described as a Hispanic male, 6'1” tall, 190 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray long-sleeve, blue pants, and blue shoes. If you see Solis, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.