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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 16, 2021 (6:10 PM)

SUBJECT: Gang Member/ Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearm

LOCATION: 300 block of S. C Street

VICTIM: State of California

SUSPECT: Raymond De La Torre, age 45, Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Timothy Kelley, Commander

On September 16th, 2021, at approximately 6:10 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting uniformed gang enforcement in the downtown area of Oxnard when they conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 300 block of S. C Street. Officers contacted the driver, Raymond De La Torre, age 45. De La Torre is a documented gang member from Oxnard. He is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, due to a prior felony conviction, and is on felony probation with search terms. Additionally, De Le Torre is currently out on bail for a pending felony firearms possession case.

Officers conducted a search of De La Torre and his vehicle, pursuant to his search terms, before responding to De La Torre’s residence nearby to conduct a probation search of his residence. During the search of the residence, officers located a 9 millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun in De La Torre’s property. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are commercially sold as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. De Le Torre was arrested for various 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 / TIME PREPARED: September, 16th, 2021 / 7:00 p.m.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 11, 2021 (1:02 AM)

SUBJECT: Gunshot Victim

LOCATION: 1200 Block of Hull Place

VICTIM: Name withheld, male, early 40’s

SUSPECT: Unknown

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | [email protected]

On 9/11/21, at around 1:02 a.m., officers were dispatched to a call of gunshots heard in the south alley of the 1200 block Hull Place. Officers on scene located a crime scene but no victim. Approximately 30 minutes later, a gunshot victim arrived at St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard. The victim had a gunshot wound to his lower body and was listed in serious condition. The Violent Crimes Unit was called out and is currently on scene investigating the shooting incident.

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: September 11, 2021, 9:17 P.M.

SUBJECT: Wanted Gang Member Arrested For Possession of a Firearm

LOCATION: 1400 Block, South “G” St., Oxnard

CONTACT: Sergeant Martin Cook

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On September 11, 2021, at approximately 9:17 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violation in the 1400 block of South “G” St. During a probation search of the vehicle, officers located an un-serialized loaded, semi-automatic, nine-millimeter, Glock-style Polymer 80 handgun under the driver’s seat. The driver, Anthony Flores (18-year-old, Oxnard resident) stated that the firearm belonged to him. Flores was arrested for various firearm violations.

Two other occupants inside of the vehicle were arrested for minor offenses related to graffiti and narcotics violations.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 9, 2021, 4:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: Wanted Gang Member Arrested For Possession of a Firearm

LOCATION: 9400 Block, Telephone Road, Ventura CA.

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On September 9, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) attempted to contact a wanted subject identified as Brandon Guerra (37yrs) in the 9400 block of Telephone Road in the City of Ventura. Guerra is a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard, currently on felony probation in the County of Ventura for a felon in possession of a firearm, currently had a felony warrant for his arrest, was identified as a suspect in a felony domestic violence case and is a prohibited person from possession of firearms and ammunition. Guerra has also had a history of fleeing from and fighting with law enforcement.

When Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit attempted to contact Guerra, he immediately fled from officers on foot. As officers gave chase, Guerra threw a loaded firearm. After a short foot pursuit, Officers finally made physical contact with Guerra. Guerra began to fight with officers and attempted to bite one of the officers. During the struggle, several officers sustained injury, but Guerra was taken into custody without further incident.

Officers recovered the firearm that Guerra discarded, and found it to be an unserialized loaded semi-automatic nine-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are commercially sold incomplete and without serial numbers; they must be further manufactured to make them functioning firearms and serialized. Guerra was arrested for various felony firearms related charges, felony domestic violence and felony assault on a Peace Officer.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 10, 2021, 5:50 p.m.

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Remedios Zavala, 41 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1500 Block of Levi Way, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, [email protected]

During the month of August 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation related to Remedios Zavala being involved in the sales of Methamphetamine and Cocaine in the City of Oxnard. During the investigation, DEU developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant for his residence.

With the assistance of members from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and the South District Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT), DEU detectives served a search warrant at Zavala’s residence. During a search of the residence several pounds of methamphetamine and a large quantity of cocaine was located. Remedios Zavala was arrested for felony narcotics sales charges.

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: September 8, 2021, 3:50 p.m.

SUBJECT: Fentanyl Sales Arrest / Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: Nelson Rojas, 45 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 200 Block of E. Ash Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, [email protected]

During the month of August 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation related to Nelson Rojas being involved in the sales of Fentanyl in the City of Oxnard. During the investigation, DEU developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant for his residence.

With the assistance of the Property Crimes Unit (PCU) and K9 Leo, detectives served the search warrant at Rojas’ residence. K9 Leo conducted a search of the residence and alerted to a large quantity of Fentanyl in a bedroom. Additionally, over $95,000 in US Currency and two loaded firearms were located. In total, over two pounds of Fentanyl was seized during the investigation. Based on information from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the amount of Fentanyl seized calculated to over 500,000 potential lethal doses.

Nelson Rojas was arrested for felony narcotics sales charges. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail with a bail set at $250,000.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 7, 2021, 3:00 p.m.

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest / Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: Alex Jolly, 33 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 100 Block of North L Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, [email protected]

During the month of August 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation related to narcotics activity occurring at a residence in the 100 block of North L Street. During the investigation, DEU detectives developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant for the residence.

With the assistance of the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (DEU), K9 Rocky, and the Colonia Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT), detectives served a search warrant at the residence. Alex Jolly was located in his bedroom and found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic firearm, and Cocaine for sale. Detectives also located US Currency and further evidence of narcotics sales.

Alex Jolly was arrested for felony firearms charges and felony narcotics sales charges.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 7, 2021, 1:00 p.m.

SUBJECT: Fentanyl Sales Arrest / Firearm Arrest

SUSPECTS: Rudolfo Olmos, 42 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1400 Block of San Gorgonio Avenue, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

805-256-5121, [email protected]

During the month of August 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation related to Rudolfo Olmos being involved in the sales of Fentanyl in the City of Oxnard. During the investigation, DEU detectives learned that Olmos had an active warrant for narcotics related offenses and further developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant for his residence.

With the assistance of the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), K9 Rocky, and the Colonia Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT), detectives located Olmos driving in the city of Oxnard. SEU Officers and K9 Rocky conducted a traffic enforcement stop and arrested Olmos for his outstanding warrant. K9 Rocky conducted a search of the vehicle and located a large quantity of Fentanyl concealed in a void inside the vehicle. Additionally, K9 Rocky alerted to the dashboard of the vehicle and officers located a concealed loaded semi-automatic firearm.

SEU, K9 Rocky, NPT, and DEU detectives served a search warrant at Olmos’ residence. During a search of the residence a large quantity of Fentanyl was located in Olmos’ bedroom along with tens of thousands of dollars in US Currency. In total, over six pounds of Fentanyl was seized during the investigation. Based on information from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the amount of Fentanyl seized calculated to over 1.5 million potential lethal doses.

Rudolfo Olmos was arrested for felony firearms charges and felony narcotics sales charges. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail with a bail set at $250,000.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 4, 2021

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

CONTACT: Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 | [email protected]

Two Impaired Drivers Arrested at the Oxnard DUI Checkpoint

Oxnard, Ca. – 1115 drivers were screened while driving through a DUI checkpoint on September 3, 2021. The checkpoint was held at Rose Avenue north of Wooley Road from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Twenty-six drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license. 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.

Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension, and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, can impair and result in a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs.

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: September 1, 2021, 2:12 A.M.

SUBJECT: Firearm and Narcotics Arrest

LOCATION: Cooper Road & Grant Avenue, Oxnard

SUSPECTS: Sabrina Lee, 25-year-old Port Hueneme resident

CONTACT: Miguel Serrato, Sergeant (805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 2:12 a.m., officers with the Oxnard Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle reference a traffic violation. The vehicle was occupied by a driver and a front passenger. The driver was found to be on probation with search terms. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun and a bag containing a large amount of Xanax pills underneath the front passenger seat. The front passenger Sabrina Lee (25yrs) was also found to be in possession of loaded 9mm magazines on her person. Lee was arrested for various firearm and narcotic related charges.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws. 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: September 1, 2021 / 4:55 A.M.