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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

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 | [email protected]

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 | [email protected]

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 | [email protected]

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

[email protected]

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 [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.

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

[email protected]

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 [email protected].

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 | [email protected]

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 14, 2021

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

CONTACT: Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | [email protected]

Six Drivers Arrested at two Oxnard DUI Checkpoints

The Oxnard Police Department held two DUI checkpoints on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. One checkpoint was located at Wooley Road at A Street and a second checkpoint was located at Wooley Road at Patterson Road.

Officers screened 507 drivers who drove through the checkpoint held at Wooley Road and A Street. Sixteen drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license and four drivers were arrested for DUI.

Another 421 drivers were screened while driving through the checkpoint located at Wooley Road and Patterson Road. Six drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license and two drivers were arrested for DUI.

Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 13, 2021, 03:30 p.m.

SUBJECT: Illegal Marijuana Dispensary

LOCATION: Oxnard Novelties

102 E. Fifth Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, [email protected]

On August 13, 2021, the Oxnard Central Business District (CBD) officers assigned to the Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT) were conducting a business check with Oxnard Code Enforcement Officers at Oxnard Novelties, 102 E. Fifth Street. During the business check, CBD Officers observed what appeared to a marijuana packaging materials and THC vape pens. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main compound responsible for Marijuana’s physiological effects and is extracted from marijuana to create the vape pens. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) responded to assist in the investigation.

DEU detectives spoke with an employee of the business and learned that the business was converting to a Marijuana dispensary. The business was not licensed to sell tobacco, Marijuana, or THC products. During a search of the business, detectives located a large quantity of marijuana, concentrated cannabis, THC vape pens / cartridges, and THC infused edible candy. Additionally, detectives located packaging material and “Medical Marijuana” labels.

The investigation into the illegal Marijuana Dispensary is ongoing. 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: August 11, 2021

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoints

CONTACT: Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | [email protected]

Oxnard Police Department holding two DUI checkpoints on August 13, 2021

The Oxnard Police Department will hold two DUI checkpoints on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at undisclosed locations within the city limits.

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoints, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving or “operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a car. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home.

Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.