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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 | [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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, [email protected]

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 | [email protected]

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 | [email protected]

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 <[email protected]> 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

[email protected]

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 | [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 1, 2021

SUBJECT: Independence Day Traffic Enforcement

CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Senior Officer

(805) 385-7749 | [email protected]

Slow Down, Drive Sober and Stay Safe This Independence Day Weekend

Independence Day will be a three-day weekend this year, and the Oxnard Police Department reminds people eager to get together with friends and family to enjoy the holiday responsibly.

The Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol over the 4^th of July weekend looking for drivers suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

According to AAA Southern California, travel volumes in the state are expected to be above pre-pandemic levels (2020) and 46.1% higher compared to last July 4, so patience will be key. Allow extra time to get to your destination.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), 36 people were killed in collisions during the Fourth of July Maximum Enforcement Period from July 3 to July 7 last year. CHP officers also arrested more than 1,300 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that alcohol is not the only thing that impairs your ability to drive safely. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and marijuana may also impair. Do your research and understand how a drug affects you before deciding whether you are OK to drive.

If you are celebrating or playing host, offer nonalcoholic drinks for designated sober drivers and monitor who is drinking. If you see people leaving who have been drinking, check on how they are getting home. If you see someone who appears impaired or driving recklessly, call 9-1-1.

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

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: June 29, 2021, 5:45 P.M.

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested For Possession of a Firearm, Short Barreled AR-15 Rifle

LOCATION: 100 block East Gonzales Road

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On June 29, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) and Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop of a grey Honda Civic in the 100 block of East Gonzales Road for a vehicle code violation. Officers contacted Oxnard resident Arnulfo Celis (27yrs) in the vehicle. During the officer’s contact with Celis, Ventura Police Department’s K-9 Unit assisted at the traffic stop. The Ventura Police K-9 has been trained in the detection of firearms and explosive materials. The K-9 alerted on Celis’ vehicle, and Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit authored a search warrant for Celis’ Honda Civic.

During the subsequent search of Celis’ vehicle pursuant to the search warrant, a short barreled AR-15 style rifle with a high capacity magazine were located in the passenger compartment concealed in a duffle bag. The rifle was un-serialized, unregistered and found to be an 80% lower receiver that was finished into a functioning firearm. 80% AR-15 lower receivers are commercially sold incomplete and without serial numbers; they must be further manufactured to make them functioning firearms and serialized. Celis was arrested for various felony firearms related charges.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: June 25, 2021

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint

CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Senior Officer

(805) 385-7749 | [email protected]

Oxnard Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint on June 26, 2021

The Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location 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 checkpoint, 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 is 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.