NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                        February 3, 2021, 7:50 a.m.

SUBJECT:                 Maintaining a Drug House Investigation

SUSPECTS:               Alejandro Galvan, 35 year old Oxnard resident

                                       Christopher Johnson, 39 year old Oxnard resident

                                       Danice Hernandez, 27 year old Oxnard resident

                                       Vanessa Velez, 39 year old Oxnard resident

 

LOCATION:               400 Block of North Ventura Road, Oxnard

                                                                          

CONTACT:                Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

                                   805-256-5121, [email protected]

                               

     

During the month of January, 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into narcotics activity occurring at a residence located in the 400 block of North Ventura Road. During the investigation, detectives identified Alejandro Galvan as the primary resident. DEU Detectives developed enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for maintaining and operating a drug house.

 

On February 3, 2021, with the assistance of the Oxnard SWAT team, Oxnard K9 Unit, and Ventura County Sheriff's Office, DEU Detectives served a search warrant at the residence. During the service of the search warrant, six people were detained.  

 

DEU detectives responded to the residence after all of the subjects were detained to complete the investigation. During the investigation, detectives located fentanyl, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia throughout the residence, and ammunition. Upon completion of the initial investigation, Galvan was arrested for misdemeanor narcotics violations. Christopher Johnson was arrested for a misdemeanor narcotics related warrant. Danice Hernandez was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant and misdemeanor possession of narcotics. Vanessa Velez was arrested for misdemeanor possession of narcotics.           

 

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:                        February 2, 2021, 3:00 p.m.

SUBJECT:                 Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS:               Juan Ortiz, 20-year-old Oxnard resident

                                     Juan Ambriz, 19-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION:               1500 block of Lombard Street, Oxnard

                                                                          

CONTACT:                Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

                                   805-256-5121, [email protected]

                               

     

During the month of January, 2021, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into narcotics activity occurring at a residence located in the 1500 block of Lombard Street. During the investigation, detectives identified the resident, Juan Ortiz, as being involved in the sales of narcotics to Oxnard residents.

 

Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, DEU Detectives obtained a search warrant for Juan Ortiz and his residence located in the 1500 block of Lombard Street. On February 2, 2021, Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and detained Juan Ortiz and Juan Ambriz pursuant to the search warrant. SEU Officers and DEU Detectives conducted a search of the vehicle and Ortiz’s residence.

 

During the service of the search warrant, detectives located fentanyl packaged for sale, psilocybin mushrooms, ecstasy pills (MDMA), a large quantity of Marijuana, and further evidence of narcotics sales. Ortiz was placed under arrest for possession of fentanyl for sale, a felony, and possession of Marijuana for sale, a misdemeanor. Ambriz was placed under arrest for possession of psilocybin mushrooms for sale and possession of MDMA for the purpose of sales, both felonies. Ambriz was additionally charged with possession of concentrated cannabis for sale, a misdemeanor.  

   

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing drug overdoses in the City of Oxnard.  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:            January 31, 2021, 2:23 P.M.

SUBJECT:     Barricaded Armed Burglary Suspect

LOCATION:   300 block of Cooper Rd.

SUSPECTS:  Cervando Fernandez Galindo, 29-year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT:    Kevin Baysinger, Commander

                        (805) 207-7234 | [email protected]

On January 31, 2021, at approximately 2:20 pm, Oxnard Police Officers were sent to the 300 block of Cooper Road regarding a burglary to a recreational vehicle (RV).  The victim advised he found that his RV had been broken into.  The victim said he was confronted by a male subject unknown to him who was armed with a knife.  When officers arrived on scene, the subject, later identified as Galindo, exited the RV carrying what appeared to be an ax.  As officers attempted to speak with Galindo he returned to the RV and closed the door.

Members of the Oxnard Police Department’s SWAT, K-9, and Crisis Negotiations Team responded to the scene.  For almost two hours, officers attempted to communicate with Galindo, but were unsuccessful.  Eventually, chemical agents were inserted into the RV.  Galindo was taken into custody with the assistance of an Oxnard Police K9.  Galindo was medically cleared for minor injuries before being transported to Ventura County Jail, where he was charged with burglary, brandishing a deadly weapon, and resisting/delaying/obstructing arrest. 

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 28, 2021, 1000 hours

SUBJECT:     Arson investigation concludes with arrest

LOCATION:  1800-1900 block San Gorgonio Avenue

VICTIM:        City of Oxnard, Environmental Services Department

SUSPECT:   Jose Bernal, Oxnard resident

CONTACT:   Meagan Tobey, Arson Investigator

                     (805) 385-7755 | [email protected]

On January 22, 2021, Oxnard Police and Fire Department Arson Investigators concluded a month-long investigation into a series of dumpster fires with the arrest of 46-year-old Oxnard resident Jose Bernal. In January, the Oxnard Fire Department responded to a total of 18 dumpster fires in the 1800-1900 block of San Gorgonio Avenue. No injuries were reported as a result of these fires. Once the fires were determined to be arson, the Oxnard Police Department began to investigate the fires, a felony in California. 

During the investigation, multiple surveillance cameras in the area were reviewed, and Bernal was identified as a suspect. On January 22, 2021, Oxnard Police Department patrol officers took Bernal into custody on unrelated charges. Oxnard Police Department Arson Investigators interviewed Bernal, who confessed to lighting multiple fires throughout the City of Oxnard, including the fires on San Gorgonio Avenue. Bernal, in the end, was arrested for the arson series.

The Oxnard Police Department is thankful for Oxnard residents' assistance who reported the fires and provided video surveillance to investigators. Fires, big or small, are all dangerous and carry serious consequences that could result in arrest. All arsons are classified as felonies and if convicted, carry a sentence of up to nine years in prison. 

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 stay 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 28, 2021, 1120 hours

SUBJECT:     Car Thief Arrested

LOCATION:   200 block East Clara Street, Oxnard, CA

SUSPECT:     Nestor Tavares, Oxnard resident

VEHICLE:      1998 Honda CRV

CONTACT:     Meagan Tobey, Auto Theft Task Force

                       (805) 385-7755 | [email protected]

On January 28, 2021, at approximately 0730 hours, the owner of a black 1998 Honda CRV reported their vehicle stolen to the Oxnard Police Department. At approximately 0940 hours, Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force located the vehicle traveling in the 200 block of East Clara Street in Oxnard. Detectives contacted the driver, 25-year-old Nestor Tavares, as he walked away from the vehicle. Tavares, who is currently on the Post Release Offender program, was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of a key that was altered to fit the CRV's ignition.

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force reminds all residents to remove all keys and valuables from their vehicles, lock and secure their vehicles, and utilize vehicle alarms. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing auto theft in the City of Oxnard. 

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 stay 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 28, 2021, 1:50 p.m.

SUBJECT:                 Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS:               John Bjorklund, 41-Year-Old Los Angeles resident

                                       Maiah Wantanabe, 19-year-old Los Angeles resident      

LOCATION:               200 Block of North Del Norte Blvd, Oxnard

CONTACT:                Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

                                   805-256-5121, [email protected]

                               

On January 28, 2021, Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) completed a narcotics investigation regarding John Bjorklund, 41-year-old Los Angeles resident, transporting and distributing methamphetamine in the City of Oxnard. Police Officers assigned to the Oxnard Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT) observed a vehicle leaving a gas station parking lot located in the 200 block of North Del Norte Blvd at a high rate of speed. NPT Officers caught up to the vehicle and observed that registration on the vehicle being driven by Bjorklund had been expired for over five years.

 

NPT Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle, contacted Bjorklund and a passenger, Maih Wantanabe. During the contact, the officers observed methamphetamine in plain view in the passenger compartment. NPT Officer conducted a search of the passenger compartment and located a brown box containing a large quantity of Methamphetamine. DEU detectives were notified and responded to the traffic stop and took over the investigation.

 

During the investigation, detectives located another game case containing an additional large quantity of methamphetamine, narcotics packaging, and scales consistent with the sales of methamphetamine.

 

John Bjorklund was arrested for transportation of methamphetamine, and possession of methamphetamine for sales, both felonies. This is Bjorklund’s third narcotics sales arrest in the last two years. Maih Wantanabe was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, a misdemeanor.   

     

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing drug overdoses in the City of Oxnard.  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.