Re: At Risk Missing Person (8/12/2020)

NEWS RELEASE

DATE:                        August 12, 2020, 5:00 a.m.

SUBJECT:                 Unattended Vehicle Operation leads to Stolen Vehicle Arrest

LOCATION:               Yucca St / ‘A’ Ct  Oxnard, CA

CONTACT:                Enrique Alvarez

                                   (805) 385-7664, enrique.alvarez@oxnardpd.org

Our city is experiencing an increase in stolen vehicles. To combat the problem, the Oxnard Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit, Auto Theft Task Force, and the Drug Enforcement Unit is taking a proactive comprehensive approach in prevention, enforcement, and investigation of stolen vehicles.

On 08/12/2020, at approximately 0500 hours, Detectives with the Property Crimes Unit conducted an unattended vehicle operation. The purpose of this operation was to educate the public on the importance of not leaving vehicles idling and unattended on the street or in the driveway. Unattended vehicles continue to contribute to the rise in auto theft citywide. 

While conducting this operation in the area of Yucca Street and ‘A’ Court, detectives located an occupied stolen vehicle, a green Nissan truck. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as 35 year old Oxnard resident Jacob Perryman, fled from the vehicle and detectives gave chase. Perryman was taken into custody a short distance away and charged with driving a stolen vehicle, possession of a stolen vehicle, unlawful possession of vehicle master keys, and in possession of a stolen vehicle with prior arrests. Perryman has been arrested four times this year for property crime related offenses and narcotic related offenses.

A significant percentage of stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind the residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:

·         Never leave your vehicle unlocked, not even for a minute.

·         Never leave your keys in the vehicle, even if you think they are “hidden.”

·         Don’t leave your vehicle idling and unattended because it is unnecessary, it is unsafe, illegal and someone can steal your vehicle.

·         Wheel locks, brake pedal locks and steering wheel locks are also effective.

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 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. 

MISSING PERSON

DATE:            August 12, 2020, 2:46 PM

SUBJECT:     At risk missing adult

LOCATION:  1300 block of Bayside Circle

VICTIM:         Brendalin Thielman

CONTACT:    Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

                       (805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@Oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult female who is considered to be at risk. On August 12, 2020, at 2:46 PM, the department received a call of a missing adult from the 1300 block of Bayside Circle.  The missing person is Brendalin Thielman. She is described as a Black, female, 67 years, 5’6”, 95 lbs, wearing a dark colored dress and gray jacket. Mrs. Thielman was last seen walking away from her residence earlier today at around 9:00 AM. Anyone who has seen Mrs. Thielman, or knows her possible whereabouts, is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740 or dial 911. 

  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  August 12, 2020 / 5:22 PM  

NEWS RELEASE

DATE:           August 11, 2020, 7:50 a.m.

SUBJECT:    Single vehicle fatal traffic collision

LOCATION:  Ventura Road south of Wagon Wheel Road, Oxnard

DRIVER:       49-year-old male of Oxnard  

VEHICLE:     2003 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck

CONTACT:   Manuel Perez III, Traffic Officer

                        (805) 385-7750 | manny.perez@oxnardpd.org

On August 11, 2020, at approximately 7:50 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a single-vehicle traffic collision that occurred in the area of Ventura Road south of Wagon Wheel Road.  Officers determined that a 49-year-old male of Oxnard driving a 2003 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck was traveling northbound on Ventura Road, and, for unknown reasons, veered off the roadway onto the center divider.  The vehicle then struck a support structure for the train bridge located on Ventura Road south of Wagon Wheel Road. 

The driver sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.  

Traffic investigators have taken over the investigation.  It does not appear that alcohol and/or drugs were involved.  Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Officer Manuel Perez at (805) 385-7750 or via email at manny.perez@oxnardpd.org. 

NEWS RELEASE

DATE:           August 7, 2020, 8:31 P.M.

SUBJECT:    Serious injury traffic collision involving a Metrolink train and a vehicle

LOCATION:  Del Norte Blvd. at Fifth Street, Oxnard

DRIVER:       55-year-old male of Oxnard   

VEHICLE:     2003 Chevy S-10 pickup truck

CONTACT:   Paul Knapp, Senior Officer

                        (805) 385-7750 | paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org

On August 7, 2020, at approximately 8:31 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving a Metrolink train and a vehicle that occurred at Del Norte Blvd. and Fifth Street.  Officers determined that a 55-year-old male of Oxnard driving a Chevy S-10 pickup truck was traveling southbound on Del Norte Blvd.  As the driver drove onto the railroad grade crossing located north of Fifth Street, he turned right and drove westbound onto the railroad tracks where the vehicle became stuck.  A westbound Metrolink train then approached the intersection and attempted to stop but was unable to avoid the collision and collided with the pickup truck. 

The driver sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.   No one riding on the Metrolink train was injured.  After the investigation was completed, the Metrolink train was able to continue to the Oxnard Transit Center. 

Traffic investigators have taken over the investigation.  It is unknown whether alcohol and/or drugs 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 paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org.  

NEWS RELEASE

DATE:            August 6, 2020, 2:45 P.M.

SUBJECT:   Attempted Bank Robbery Arrest

VICTIM:         Wells Fargo Bank

SUSPECT:   Craig James Brashear, 45 year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION:  Wells Fargo Bank, 400 block E. Esplanade Drive Oxnard, CA

CONTACT:   Rocky Marquez, Sergeant

                        (805) 385-7600 | rocky.marquez@Oxnardpd.org

On Thursday, August 6, 2020, officers responded to a report of a bank robbery in progress at the Wells Fargo Bank, located in the 400 block of E. Esplanade Drive, in Oxnard. The suspect, Craig Brashear, claimed to have a “bomb” and demanded an undisclosed amount of money from the bank teller. A bank employee immediately retreated from the counter and called police to report the incident. Responding officers contacted and detained Brashear as he was fleeing the business. Brashear also claimed to have placed an explosive device on the roof of the business. The Oxnard Police Department Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was used to search the roof for possible explosive devices. No suspicious devices were located in the area.

Craig Brashear was arrested for attempted robbery of the bank and the malicious informing of a false explosive device. A records check revealed that Brashear has multiple prior bank robbery convictions.