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Officers are on scene of a serious injury vehicle collision at Wooley Road and Commercial Avenue. All lanes of Wooley Road at Commercial Avenue are blocked. Residents are asked to use alternate routes.
DATE: January 1, 2025
SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision
VEHICLES: 2008 Ford F-350 Pick-up
2007 Chevy Silverado Pick-up
2002 Ford Ranger Pick-up
DRIVERS: Francisco Carreto, 52-year-old Oxnard Resident
Constantino Barranco, 21-year-old Oxnard Resident
56-year-old male, Name Withheld.
CONTACT: Officer Alexis Arellano
(805) 385-7749 (Mon-Thrs 7AM-5PM) I [email protected]
On January 1, 2025, at approximately 2:12 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving three vehicles at the intersection of Wooley Road and Commercial Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located a Ford F-350 pick-up with major collision damage in the middle of the intersection. Two additional pick-ups, a Ford Ranger and Chevy Silverado, both with major collision damage, came to a rest on opposite sides of the intersection. Six occupants, including two passengers from the Ford F-350, two from the Ford Ranger, and two from the Chevy Silverado, were being treated for injuries. The injuries ranged from complaints of pain to critical. The occupants were transported to area hospitals for further care. The driver of the Ford Ranger is listed in critical condition. The driver of the Ford F-350, Francisco Carreto, remained on scene and was not injured.
Initial investigation revealed Francisco Carreto was driving his Ford F-350 westbound on Wooley Road. He entered the intersection of Commercial Avenue against a red light and collided into the Ford Ranger and Chevy Silverado, both of which had been crossing Wooley Road on green lights.
Traffic Investigators responded to the collision scene and took over the investigation. Carreto was evaluated for signs of alcohol and/or drug use. Impairment was suspected and he was arrested for driving under the influence. Speed was also believed to be a contributing factor to the collision, however, the investigation to determine cause is ongoing.
Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Alexis Arellano at (805) 385-7749 or via email at [email protected]. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.
If the inquiry is outside of the Investigator’s standard business hours, we encourage the use of the Investigator’s email. We have found that an email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator. Our watch commanders will continue to speak to those incidents that center around field operations, and still can be reached at (805) 385-7746 or (805) 385-7778.
DATE: December 31, 2024
SUBJECT: Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
SUSPECTS: Alexander Duarte, 29 year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 1600 Block Williams Drive, Oxnard
CONTACT: Cody Collet, Commander
(805) 385-7600 (Sun-Wed 6AM-4PM) | [email protected]
On December 31, 2024, at about 12:30 p.m., an Oxnard Police Officer conducted a stop on a bicyclist in the 1600 block Williams Dr. The bicyclist was identified as 29 year-old Alexander Duarte. During the contact, Duarte was found to be in possession of a loaded shotgun. Duarte has previously been arrested for felony charges in the past. He was subsequently arrested for various firearms related charges while being a prohibited person.
The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gun crimes and 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: December 29, 2024
SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest
SUSPECTS: 15-year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 400 Block Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard
CONTACT: Mike Wood, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 (Fri-Sun 2PM-230AM) | [email protected]
On December 29, 2024, at about 4:00 p.m., an Oxnard Police Officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 400 Block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive. One of the occupants of the vehicle suddenly fled and discarded a bag on top of a nearby apartment roof. The passenger was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit and the discarded bag was retrieved and contained a loaded Glock 9mm handgun. The passenger was identified as a 15-year-old Oxnard resident and was arrested for firearms charges which included possession of a firearm near a school.
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: December 26, 2024 / 3:17 a.m.
SUBJECT: Assault on a Police Officer / Resisting Arrest
LOCATION: 100 block Bottlebrush Circle, Oxnard
SUSPECT: James Yuot, 43-year-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Gregory Harasymowycz, Commander
(805) 385-7600 (Wed-Sat 6 a.m. – 4 p.m)
On December 26, 2024, at approximately 3:17 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center received a call regarding a suspicious subject, later identified as 43-year-old James Yuot, carrying a large metal pole, and a fixed blade landscape scythe who was walking in the area of Sixth Street and "C" Street.
While officers were checking the area for the subject, several additional residents reported that the subject was swinging the metal pole at passing vehicles in the area of Fifth Street and Ventura Road. Officers located Yuot walking in the area and attempted to contact him. Yuot walked away from officers, eventually brandishing the metal pole and charging at multiple police vehicles, nearly striking the officers and police vehicles with the metal pole. Yuot fled from officers into the 100 block of Bottlebrush Circle, where he again ran towards officers, swinging the pole at them. Officers deployed a less-lethal shotgun; however, Yuot fled into the backyard of a nearby residence. Officers secured the residence's occupants and contacted Yuot in the backyard. Yuot continued to be non-compliant, and a Conducted Electrical Weapon ("Taser") was utilized to take Yuot into custody.
Yuot was arrested, medically cleared, and booked at the Ventura County Sheriff's Department jail facility. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.
DATE: December 23, 2024
SUBJECT: Pedestrian Dies After Collision
LOCATION: Gonzales Road, west of Williams Drive, Oxnard
DRIVER: Noe Aguilera, 25-year-old, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE: 2004 Toyota Camry
PEDESTRIAN: Cristero Peter Luna, 58-year-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Officer Joseph Clarke
(805) 385-7750 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) [email protected]
On December 23, 2024, Cristero Peter Luna succumbed to his injuries sustained from the collision. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit continue to investigate the details of the crash.
Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Joseph Clarke at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected]. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.
If the inquiry is outside of the Investigator’s standard business hours, we encourage the use of the Investigator’s email. We have found that an email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator. Our watch commanders will continue to speak to those incidents that center around field operations, and still can be reached at (805) 385-7746 or (805) 385-7778.
DATE: December 23, 2024
SUBJECT: Bicyclist Dies After Collision
LOCATION: First Street at Roosevelt Avenue, Oxnard
DRIVER: Alexis Sanchez, 20-year-old Oxnard resident
VEHICLE: 2022 Toyota Camry
BICYCLIST: Antonio Rodriguez, 44-year-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Officer Ivan Sanchez
(805) 385-7749 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) I [email protected]
On December 23, 2024, Antonio Rodriguez succumbed to his injuries sustained from the collision. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit continue to investigate the details of the crash.
Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Ivan Sanchez at (805) 385-7749 or via email at [email protected]. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.
If the inquiry is outside of the Investigator’s standard business hours, we encourage the use of the Investigator’s email. We have found that an email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator. Our watch commanders will continue to speak to those incidents that center around field operations, and still can be reached at (805) 385-7746 or (805) 385-7778.
Officers are on scene of a serious injury vehicle collision at Gonzales Road and Rose Avenue. W/B Gonzales Road traffic is blocked at Williams Drive. E/B Gonzales Road traffic from Rose Avenue remains open. Residents are asked to use alternate routes.
DATE: December 22, 2024
SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision
VEHICLES: 2004 Toyota Camry
DRIVERS: Noe Aguilera, 25-yr-old Oxnard resident
PEDESTRIAN: Cristero Peter Luna, 58-yr-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Officer Joseph Clarke
(805) 385-7750 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) [email protected]
On December 22, 2024, at approximately 5:28 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving a Toyota Camry and a pedestrian on Gonzales Road, west of Williams Drive.
Upon arrival, officers located the pedestrian, identified as Cristero Peter Luna, laying injured in the roadway. Luna was quickly transported by EMS to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. The driver of the Camry, identified as Noe Aguilera, remained on scene after the collision.
An initial investigation determined the Camry to be traveling westbound on Gonzales Road from Willams Drive. Luna was crossing in the roadway between Willams Drive and Rose Avenue at an unknown direction when he was struck by the Camry.
Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Joseph Clarke at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected]. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.
If the inquiry is outside of the Investigator’s standard business hours, we encourage the use of the Investigator’s email. We have found that an email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator. Our watch commanders will continue to speak to those incidents that center around field operations, and still can be reached at (805) 385-7746 or (805) 385-7778.