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There is heavy traffic in the area of Saviers Road between Channel Islands Blvd and Yucca Street. Residents should expect delays and are asked to use alternate routes.
DATE: February 1, 2025
SUBJECT: Fatal Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Latigo Avenue at Graves Avenue
DRIVER: Johann Villanueva, 19-year-old resident of Oxnard
VEHICLE: 2020 GMC Terrain
CONTACT: Patrick Blanche, Traffic Investigator
(805) 200-5668 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) | [email protected]
On February 1, 2025, at approximately 3:22 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded with Emergency Medical Services to a single vehicle traffic collision near the intersection of Latigo Avenue and Graves Avenue. Officers and EMS arrived and found Johann Villanueva suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was quickly transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Based on the initial investigation, it is believed Villanueva was the sole occupant of his vehicle, and no other vehicles were involved. Villanueva was driving westbound Latigo Avenue, when for reasons unknown, his vehicle struck a curb west of the intersection. He lost control of his vehicle, drove off the roadway and collided with a tree. It is unknown if speed, alcohol and/or drugs were contributing factors to this collision. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Patrick Blanche 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.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 30, 2025
SUBJECT: Missing At-Risk Adult
Missing: Jesus Contreras, 74-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 1200 block of south H Street, Oxnard
CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Sergeant
(805) 385-7756 | [email protected]
(Monday – Thursday 7 AM – 5 PM)
The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating an at-risk adult who has been missing since January 29, 2025. Jesus Contreras suffers from Dementia and was last seen in his residence on the 1200 block of south H Street at 11:00 PM. He is believed to be wearing a dark blue hat with the letter “T” on it, a white plaid jacket, and black sweatpants. Mr. Contreras is 5’-10” tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. It was not known where he was headed.
Anyone with information regarding his location is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department’s Communications Center at (805) 385-7740. A photo of Mr. Contreras is attached.
DATE: January 30, 2025
SUBJECT: Missing At-Risk Adult
Missing: Jesus Contreras, 74-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 1200 block of south H Street, Oxnard
CONTACT: Jose Diaz, Sergeant
(805) 385-7756 | [email protected]
(Monday – Thursday 7 AM – 5 PM)
The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating an at-risk adult who has been missing since January 29, 2025. Jesus Contreras suffers from Dementia and was last seen in his residence on the 1200 block of south H Street at 11:00 PM. He is believed to be wearing a dark blue hat with the letter “T” on it, a white plaid jacket, and black sweatpants. Mr. Contreras is 5’-10” tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. It was not known where he was headed.
Anyone with information regarding his location is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department’s Communications Center at (805) 385-7740. A photo of Mr. Contreras is attached.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 29, 2025 (10:24 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Ventura Man Arrested for Firearm and Narcotic Possession
SUSPECTS: Adolfo Hernandez, 19-Year-old Ventura Resident
LOCATION: 200 Block South C St., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]
On January 29, at approximately 10:24 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. Officers contacted the driver Adolfo Hernandez who told officers he did not have a driver’s license and was in possession of a firearm. Officers conducted a search of Hernandez and found him to be in possession of a loaded P-80, un-serialized, 40 caliber handgun. A search of the vehicle was conducted and an additional loaded magazine for the firearm and methamphetamine was located. Hernandez was arrested for possession of a firearm and narcotics.
The Oxnard Police Department 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: January 29, 2025 (5:31 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Gang Associate Arrested for Firearm Possession
SUSPECTS: Andrew Rodriguez, 20 year old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 1301 Commercial Avenue
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]
On January 29, at approximately 5:31 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting a foot patrol in the mobile home park located at 1301 Commercial Ave. Officers attempted to contact several subjects who were seen in possession of marijuana and upon contact the subjects fled. Officers caught Andrew Rodriguez, 20 years old, in possession of a large bag of marijuana. While Officers were conducting a pat down search for weapons, Rodriguez was found to be in possession of a loaded 9 millimeter pistol, concealed in his pants pocket. Rodriguez was arrested for possession of a firearm. A records check was conducted and the firearm was found to be unregistered.
The Oxnard Police Department 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: January 16, 2025 (2PM – 10PM); January 24, 2025 (12PM – 10PM)
SUBJECT: Organized Retail Theft Operations
LOCATION: Home Depot, Esplanade Shopping Center (401 W Esplanade Drive), Oxnard, CA
VICTIM: City of Oxnard Retail Businesses
SUSPECT: Oxnard Residents; Additional County Residents
CONTACT: John McBride, Sergeant
(805) 385-7763 | [email protected]
Monday-Thursday (7AM – 5PM)
On January 24, 2025, Oxnard Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit (PCU) in conjunction with Ventura County’s Organized Retail Theft Task Force (VCORTTF), and additional local agencies, partnered with Home Depot and neighboring businesses in the Esplanade Shopping Center (Oxnard, CA) to conduct an addition organized retail theft operation, “Blitz.” With the assistance of asset protection and loss prevention personnel from the businesses, the operation resulted in fifteen (15) adult arrests (13 male, 2 female) for various offenses. The arrests consisted of nine felonies, four misdemeanors and one warrant arrest.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit is committed to partnering with VCORTTF and local businesses to reduce retail thefts in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws. Additional operations throughout the City of Oxnard will be conducted. 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 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: January 25, 2025
SUBJECT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Results
CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant
(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | [email protected]
Four impaired drivers arrested during DUI checkpoint and saturation.
On January 24, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department, in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol, held a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Harbor Boulevard and Wooley Road. A simultaneous city-wide DUI saturation was also conducted. The operation resulted in four arrests for impaired driving, one felony warrant arrest, one misdemeanor arrest for public intoxication, and twenty-six citations for various violations including driving while unlicensed.
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 and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 25, 2025
SUBJECT: Oxnard Store Clerk Cited for Selling Alcohol to Minor
LOCATION: Oxnard, California
CONTACT: Corporal Steven Ramirez II, F.A.C.T. Compliance Officer
(805) 385-3920 (Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm) | [email protected]
Store Clerk in the City of Oxnard Cited for Selling Alcohol to Minor
The Oxnard Police Department with assistance from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, cited one store clerk in the City of Oxnard for selling alcohol to a minor on January 25, 2025. The actions were the result of a minor decoy operation in which a minor, under the direct supervision of police officers, attempted to purchase alcohol from 10 retail licensees in the City of Oxnard.
The clerk who sold alcohol to the minor could face a minimum fine of $250, and/or 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first violation. In addition, ABC will take administrative action against the alcoholic beverage license of the business where alcohol was sold to a minor. That may include a fine, a suspension of the license, or the permanent revocation of the license.
Compliance checks are being conducted statewide to reduce the availability of alcohol to minors. Statistics have shown that young people under the age of 21 have a higher rate of drunk driving fatalities than the general adult population. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing the availability of alcohol to minors.
Minor Decoy operations have been conducted by local law enforcement throughout the state since the 1980s. When the program first began, the violation rate of retail establishments selling to minors was as high as 40 to 50 percent. When conducted on a routine basis, the rate has dropped in some cities as low as 10 percent or even below.
In 1994, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the use of underage decoys is a valid tool of law enforcement to ensure that licensees are complying with the law.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) through the department’s Grant Assistance Program. ABC is a Department of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 25, 2025 / 16:15 p.m.
DATE: January 25, 2025
SUBJECT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Results
CONTACT: Michael Gens, Sergeant
(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | [email protected]
Four impaired drivers arrested during DUI checkpoint and saturation.
On January 24, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department, in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol, held a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint at Harbor Boulevard and Wooley Road. A simultaneous city-wide DUI saturation was also conducted. The operation resulted in four arrests for impaired driving, one felony warrant arrest, one misdemeanor arrest for public intoxication, and twenty-six citations for various violations including driving while unlicensed.
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 and DUI enforcement patrols was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.