Police, Fire, and Water Department personnel are on scene of a significant water main break at the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Perkins Road. Traffic is closed on Pleasant Valley Road, in both directions, between C and J Street. The road closure is expected to be in effect for an extended period of time. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: July 22, 2020, 1:00 P.M.
SUBJECT: Arrests Made In String of Robberies
LOCATION: Pleasant Valley Road and Charles Street, Oxnard, CA
CONTACT: Jaime Miranda, Detective
(805) 385-7547
During the week of July 18th 2020, the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit began an investigation into a series of robberies of street vendors in the Southwinds Neighborhood. On July 22nd 2020, investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit were conducting directed enforcement in the Southwinds Neighborhood in reference to those robberies. At approximately 1:00 P.M., investigators observed what they believed was a robbery in progress to a street vendor near the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Charles Street.
Investigators drove towards the incident to make contact with the involved parties however the suspect drove away in a vehicle. Investigators conducted an enforcement stop on the vehicle and contacted the lone occupant, who was identified as 26-year-old Oxnard resident Diego Cruz. While speaking with Cruz, additional investigators contacted the victim, who confirmed that Cruz was attempting to rob him.
Cruz was arrested for four counts of robbery and one count of attempted robbery. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail on those charges. Anyone with any information regarding this crime or similar crimes is encouraged to contact Detective Jaime Miranda at 805-385-7547.
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.
Oxnard Police Department Will Work With District Attorney’s Office
to Vacate Civil Gang Injunctions
In response to an increasing gang presence throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, the City of Oxnard, in partnership with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, sought a court order establishing gang injunctions in 2005 against the Colonia Chiques and Southside Chiques street gangs.The two civil gang injunctions proved to be an effective tool in a comprehensive approach to reduce gang violence in Oxnard’s neighborhoods.
By late 2017, two California court decisions significantly changed the requirements for placing individuals on injunctions. As a result of the need to change processes, the Oxnard Police Department suspended enforcement of its two gang injunctions. Over the course of the next two and a half years, the Oxnard Police Department and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office worked together to develop processes that would be compliant with the new court decisions. However, these practices added steps that, while procedurally sound and on firm legal ground, have shown to be especially time and labor intensive. One significant consequence of this was that it had become burdensome to manage even a small number of gang members. A review of the cost-effectiveness and resources needed to properly continue the effort prompted the decision to discontinue civil gang injunctions in Oxnard for the foreseeable future.
“We always looked at the gang injunctions as one tool, of many, in our efforts to reduce gang crime. When we announced our intent to seek the first injunction, we saw an immediate decrease in gang activity. From the start, we used a measured and thoughtful approach toward the management and enforcement of the injunctions. Over time, gang behavior has evolved and court decisions restricted our use of the injunctions. Both of these factors made the injunctions less impactful in lowering gang crime. Since 2017, we have been unable to enforce the two injunctions. In our continuing efforts to best use our limited resources, we have determined that we will no longer maintain and enforce the two injunctions.” – Chief Scott Whitney
District Attorney Greg Totten shared, “I respect the decision by Chief Whitney to cease enforcement of the gang injunctions in Oxnard, where gang association and related crime has evolved from street corners to smart phones. As gangs adapt their methods of perpetrating crime, so must law enforcement in order to bring those who commit violent gang crimes to justice.”
Prepared by: Assistant Chief Eric S. Sonstegard
News Release Date: July 21, 2020
Media Follow-Up Contact:
Eric S. Sonstegard, Assistant Police Chief
eric.sonstegard@oxnardpd.org / (805) 990-1079
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: July 19, 2020, 10:20 P.M.
SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member Arrested with Concealed Handgun
LOCATION: Fifth St. at “H” St., Oxnard
SUSPECTS: Angel Carrillo, 24-year-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Christopher Williams, Commander
(805) 207-7234 | christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org
On July 19, at approximately 10:20 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation near the intersection of Fifth St. and “H” St. Officers contacted the driver, Angel Carrillo, and learned that he was driving on a suspended license and had a misdemeanor warrant. Officers also noted that Carrillo’s passenger was in possession of an opened alcoholic beverage. Officers had Carrillo and his passenger exit the vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle for additional open alcoholic beverage containers and located a concealed semi automatic handgun. Carrillo was arrested for felony possession of a concealed handgun. Carrillo is also a documented criminal street gang member in the city of Oxnard.
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: July, 19, 2020 / 2330 hours
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: July 17, 2020; 5:20 P.M.
SUBJECT: Carjacking/Attempt Carjacking Arrest
SUSPECT: Jose Ramiro Torres, 24 years old
LOCATION: Various
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
(805) 385-7600 | Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org
On July 17, 2020, at about 5:20PM officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1800 block of N. Rose Avenue reference a stolen vehicle. Officers contacted the victim, who stated he was to the rear of the businesses when the suspect approached and demanded a ride. The suspect simulated a weapon and the victim, in fear for his safety, backed away from his vehicle. The suspect entered and drove away in the victim’s vehicle.
As officers were checking the area, they also responded to a hit and run collision involving the victim’s vehicle. The suspect, Torres, fled but was located a short time later by officers in the 1400 block of N. Lombard Street. The victim of the carjacking identified the suspect as the person who took his vehicle. The victim of the hit and run collision also identified Torres as the person who was driving the suspect vehicle and fled the scene after the collision.
Officers were called to a third victim at 2200 E. Gonzales Road. This victim stated he was seated in the passenger’s seat of his vehicle when the suspect, later identified as Torres, entered through the driver’s side door and attempted to take the vehicle. The victim and Torres struggled over the keys before Torres eventually fled the area.
Torres was arrested for carjacking, attempt carjacking and misdemeanor hit and run driving.
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: July 17, 2020 / 11:20PM
Torres
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: July 17, 2020, 3:00 P.M.
SUBJECT: Stolen Vehicle Arrest
VICTIM: Name Withheld
SUSPECT: Eulogio Chacon, 22 year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: Courtland St. / Clark Ct., Oxnard, CA
CONTACT: Rocky Marquez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 | rocky.marquez@Oxnardpd.org
On Friday, July 17, 2020, officers responded to assist a victim who located his stolen vehicle in the Southwinds neighborhood on Courtland Street at Clark Court. The sole occupant of the vehicle attempted to drive away once he realized officers were attempting to contact him; however, the officers were able to prevent him from doing so. The driver refused to comply with the officers’ commands to exit the vehicle and the situation evolved to the point where crisis negotiators, the SWAT team, and the police K9 were needed.
Eventually, crisis negotiators confirmed the driver’s identity as 22 year-old Oxnard resident, Eulogio Chacon. After more than two hours of failed negotiations, less-lethal measures were deployed to encourage the suspect to exit the vehicle. During the stand-off, Chacon rammed a police vehicle in his attempts to flee. Upon exiting the vehicle, Chacon refused to comply with officers’ commands and attempted to flee toward a crowded park. He was quickly apprehended. Chacon was arrested for the unlawful taking of a vehicle and resisting arrest.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: July 16, 2020
SUBJECT: Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearm Possession
LOCATION: 500 block of South C St.
CONTACT: Christopher Williams, Commander
(805) 207-7234 | Christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
On July 16, 2020, at approximately 6:01 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a tan GMC Yukon for a vehicle code violation in the 500 block South C St. The driver, David Alvarez (28 yrs.), and an adult Hispanic female were contacted in the vehicle. Alvarez is a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard. Alvarez is prohibited from owning and/or possessing firearms and/or ammunition due to prior felony convictions.
Pursuant to Alvarez’s supervision terms, a probation search was conducted at Alvarez’s residence. During the probation search, officers located a loaded 9 millimeter P80 semi-automatic handgun. The handgun contained 10 unexpended bullets. Alvarez was arrested for numerous gun charges.
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.
ALVAREZ
DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 16, 2020 / 2030 hours
Update: The roadway has been cleared and all traffic has been reopened on Channels Islands Boulevard between Ventura Road and M Street.
Officers are on the scene of a fatal traffic accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle that occurred in the early morning hours around 1:52 AM near the intersection of Channel Islands Boulevard and M Street. Traffic is closed on Channel Islands Boulevard from Ventura Road to M Street for both east and westbound traffic. Motorists can expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes. The Traffic Unit is responding to conduct the investigation. No further information is available at this time. A press release will be completed later this morning.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: July 16, 2020, 1:52 a.m.
SUBJECT: Fatal traffic collision involving a pedestrian and vehicle
LOCATION: Channel Islands Boulevard at M Street, Oxnard, CA
VEHICLE: 2008 Toyota Camry
DRIVER: 25-year-old male, Oxnard resident
PEDESTRIAN: Unidentified Female, approximately 30 years of age
CONTACT: Dale McAlpine, Sergeant
805-200-2337
On July 16, 2020, at approximately 1:52 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision that occurred on Channel Islands Boulevard near M Street. Officers determined that a 2008 Toyota Camry was traveling westbound on Channel Islands Boulevard and collided with a pedestrian lying in the street.
The driver of the Toyota Camry, identified as a 25-year-old male of Oxnard was uninjured and cooperated with investigating Officers. The pedestrian was provided first aid and life-saving measures at the scene and she succumbed to her injuries.
Traffic investigators have taken over the investigation and are attempting to determine the events that led up to the collision and the cause of the collision. It is unknown if alcohol/drugs were involved.
Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Mike Wood at (805) 385-7750 or via email at Michael.Wood@oxnardpd.org, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. Any witness can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visiting www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
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