Narcotics Sales Arrest / Felony Warrant Arrest

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:                        September 2, 2020, 9:23 a.m.

SUBJECT:                 Narcotics Sales Arrest / Felony Warrant Arrest

SUSPECTS:               Juan Arceo, 49 year old Oxnard resident

                                       Miguel Cardenas, 43 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION:               1100 block of King Street

CONTACT:                Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

                                   805-256-5121, Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

                              

On August 20, 2020, the Oxnard Drug Enforcement Unit and the Ventura Police Department Street Crimes Unit served a search warrant in the 1000 block of King Street in reference to Juan Arceo being involved in drug sales. Arceo was contacted and taken into custody for maintaining a drug house, a felony. On August 21, 2020 Arceo bailed out of jail.

 

On August 28, 2020, DEU detectives responded to a fatal overdose in the same area where Arceo lived. During the investigation, detectives learned that Arceo had been released from jail and was continuing his drug activity in the neighborhood. 

 

On September 2, 2020, at approximately 9:23 a.m., the Oxnard Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) served an arrest warrant in the 1100 block of King Street for, Juan Arceo, in reference to an active narcotics warrant. During the warrant service, Arceo was contacted in front of the residence and taken into custody. Detectives observed Miguel Cardenas, 43 year old Oxnard resident, flee into the residence. Cardenas had an active felony warrant for robbery. Detectives located Cardenas hiding in the residence and he surrendered peacefully when contacted.

 

After both subjects were taken into custody, Detectives conducted a probation search of Arceo’s residence per his search terms.  During a search of his bedroom, detectives located a large quantity of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Cocaine consistent with street level drug sales. The amount of Fentanyl located in Arceo’s possession could have caused over 9,000 fatal overdoses. Arceo was charged with two separate counts of possession for sales for the different drugs, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, and maintaining a drug house, all felonies. Arceo was booked into jail with a bail request of $500,000.

 

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:            September 2, 2020, 11:27 A.M.

SUBJECT:   Arrests Made In Neighbor Dispute

LOCATION:  1100 Block Of South “K” Street, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT:   Roger Ramirez, Detective           

(805) 288-3289                                

roger.ramirez@oxnardpd.org

 

 

On September 2, 2020 at approximately 11:27 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a shooting call in the 11 block of South “K” Street. When officers arrived, they were able to locate witnesses who told them that a dispute between neighbors had occurred. At one point, two of the involved parties went back into their residence and obtained firearms, then approached their neighbor again and challenged him. As the dispute continued, one of the armed suspects discharged his weapon. Fortunately, nobody was injured from the gunfire. Both suspects then retreated into their residence.

 

Officers on scene were able to make contact with the suspects, a 17-year-old male and a 14-year-old male, and they were taken into custody without incident. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to continue the investigation. A search warrant was authored for the suspect residence and two firearms, and ammunition were recovered. The two juveniles were arrested for attempted assault with a deadly weapon, making criminal threats, and brandishing a firearm. The 17-year-old suspect was later lodged at Juvenile Hall and the 14-year-old suspect was released to his parents. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

 

The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes 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 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 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:           August 29th, 2020, 8:05 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Gang Member/ Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearm Possession

LOCATION:  2800 block S. Rose Ave., Oxnard

SUSPECTS:  Alejandro Alvarado 21 year old Oxnard resident

CONTACT:   Christopher Williams, Commander

                        (805) 207-7234 | christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org

 

On August 29th, at approximately 8:05 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation on Channel Islands Blvd at Rose Avenue, in Oxnard.  Officers contacted the driver, Alejandro Alvarado, who is a documented Oxnard gang member. Officers conducted an inventory search prior to towing the vehicle. During the search, officers located a stolen, loaded .38 special revolver and additional ammunition. Alvarado was arrested for possession of a stolen firearm, a prohibited person in possession of a loaded firearm, and a prohibited person in possession of ammunition. In May 2020, Alvarado led officers on a vehicle pursuit and was arrested for driving without a license, possession of a controlled substance, and evading. Alvarado has previously been convicted of robbery and is a prohibited person from possessing firearms & ammunition.

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:  August, 6, 2020 / 2030 hours

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           September 1, 2020

SUBJECT:    Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation

LOCATION:  City of Oxnard

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Senior Traffic Officer

                                   (805) 385-7749 | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org

 

 

 

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for September 1, 2020

 

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation on September 1, 2020, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. aimed at keeping people who need to go out to exercise or run essential errands safe.

 

While the COVID-19 pandemic is requiring residents to stay home as much as possible, the Oxnard Police Department recognizes the need to protect the public by looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians that make roads unsafe.

 

These violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals, or any other traffic violation. Officers will also look for pedestrians who cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Bike riders will be stopped when riding on the wrong side of the road, not complying with stop signs and signals, or other violations of the same traffic laws that apply to them as drivers.

 

The safety of bicyclists and pedestrians remains a top priority for the Oxnard Police Department. So far this year, the Oxnard Police Department has investigated three deadly and 85 injury collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians.

 

To keep you and your family safe, the Oxnard Police Department offers the following tips when out biking, driving or walking:

 

PEDESTRIANS

·         Only cross at marked crosswalks or intersections with a stop sign or signal.

·         Look for cars backing up. Avoid going between parked cars.

·         Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t assume they see you.

·         Wear bright clothing during the day and use a flashlight when walking at night.

DRIVERS

·         Wait for pedestrians to cross the street. Be courteous and patient.

·         Stay off the phone.

·         Follow the speed limit

·         Look for pedestrians when backing up or turning.

BICYCLISTS

·         Always wear a helmet. Helmets are required by law for anyone under 18.

·         Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.

 

Everyone who is out is reminded to practice physical distancing measures, when feasible, staying at least six feet away from others.

 

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:           August 28th, 2020, 6:15 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Pursuit of Gang Members/ Prohibited Persons Arrested for Firearm Possession

LOCATION:  400 block Campbell Way, Oxnard

SUSPECTS:  17-year-old Ventura resident

                        Mauricio Chacon 18 year old Ventura resident

                        George Luevano 27 year old Ventura resident

                        Alyssa Robledo 29 year old Ventura resident

CONTACT:   Christopher Williams, Commander

                        (805) 207-7234 | christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org

 

On August 28th, at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit), were conducting uniformed gang enforcement in Oxnard’s Southwinds neighborhood. While officers were in the area, they observed a vandalism in progress. Several of the subjects involved in the vandalism entered an awaiting vehicle.

Uniformed officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle and a vehicle pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, passengers of the vehicle discarded two unregistered loaded firearms. Ultimately, the vehicle yielded in the 400 block of Campbell Way. Patrol & Traffic Officers responded to assist. Officers detained the four occupants from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, additional ammunition and a replica firearm was recovered. The two firearms thrown from the vehicle were also recovered. The occupants inside of the vehicle were identified as gang members from the city of Ventura. Officers learned that one of the passengers seen discarding a loaded firearm was a 17-year old juvenile on probation with searchable terms. The 17-year-old juvenile was previously arrested for brandishing a deadly weapon. Mauricio Chacon, a documented gang member from the City of Ventura was observed discarding the second firearm. The driver, Alyssa Robledo, was arrested for felony evading and was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs. George Luevano was found to be in possession of a replica firearm. During the investigation, officers learned vandalism was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

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:  August, 28, 2020 / 2230 hours

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           August 27 2020, 7:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

SUBJECT:    Street Racing Enforcement

LOCATION:  City of Oxnard

CONTACT:   Adam Aguilar, Traffic Officer

                        (805) 385-7750 | adam.aguilar@oxnardpd.org

 

On Thursday, August 27, 2020, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department and California Highway Patrol conducted a joint street racing enforcement operation.  The enforcement operation resulted in numerous citations and arrests including two drivers arrested for street racing and one driver arrested for reckless driving.  The Oxnard Police Department and California Highway Patrol are committed to ensuring traffic safety on our roadways and will continue the zero-tolerance enforcement efforts in an attempt to curb illegal street racing and reckless driving.

 

The results of the enforcement operation include:

·         80 citations

·         Nine vehicles towed

·         Three hazardous driving arrests

·         Four DUI arrests

 

This has been the fifth street racing operation within the past two months all in response to increased community concerns about hazardous and reckless driving on our roadways.  The Oxnard Police Department has received numerous complaints from residents and business owners about problems related to illegal street racing, including everything from reckless driving to participants using business parking lots as their gathering areas that disrupt business. Other complaints have included loud music, loitering, littering, urinating and drinking alcohol in public, and blocking roadways.

 

Street racing and other forms of reckless driving are dangerous and can lead to serious injury collisions on our roadways.  The Oxnard Police Department has investigated 1305 speed-related collisions since 2017, including eight fatal collisions due to dangerous driving and one illegal street racing fatal collision that resulted in three deaths. 

Specially trained personnel will continue working traffic safety operations to reduce collisions and increase safety on our highways.  Violators driving modified vehicles will be referred to a State Referee, who will perform equipment inspections. State Referees will not sign off citations until a vehicle is in full compliance with the law.  

 

If anyone has questions regarding this enforcement operation, please contact Traffic Officer Adam Aguilar at adam.aguilar@oxnardpd.org.

NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           August 22, 2020

SUBJECT:    DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

CONTACT:   Jose Diaz, Senior Traffic Officer

                        (805) 385-7749 | jose.diaz@oxnardpd.org

 

 

Three Drivers Arrested at Oxnard DUI Checkpoint

 

Oxnard, Calif. – Three drivers were arrested for DUI while conducting a DUI checkpoint on August 21, 2020.  The checkpoint was held at Rose Avenue and Tiesa Lane from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. 

 

Twenty-one drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license, three traffic citations issued, three vehicles were towed, and 1000 vehicles screened. 

 

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.

 

As businesses continue to reopen, including bars and restaurants, impaired driving remains a top traffic safety concern.

 

The Oxnard Police Department will hold another DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on September 4, 2020.

 

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