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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 29, 2020, 10:30 AM

SUBJECT: Pimping / Prostitution Arrest

LOCATION: 1400 Block of Gazenia Court, Oxnard

SUSPECT: Chen Rao, 43 years old, Transient, San Gabriel, CA

Bin Zhang, 39 years old, New York Resident

Hai-Yan Chen, 40 years old, Transient, San Gabriel, CA

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

(805) 256-5121 | [email protected]

The Oxnard Police Department received several complaints regarding suspicious activity at a residence in the 1400 block of Gazenia Court in the City of Oxnard. Detectives conducted a follow-up investigation on the residence. Based on the information obtained from the investigation, detectives believed the residence was being used for prostitution.

On September 29, 2020, with the assistance of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, Ventura County Human Trafficking Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, Ventura County High Tech Task Force, Oxnard Neighborhood Policing Team, and a victim services group, the Oxnard Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) served a search warrant at the residence. Upon completion of the investigation, Chen Rao was arrested for pimping, a felony, after detectives discovered that he was receiving proceeds generated from prostitution. Bin Zhang and Hai-Yan Chen were also arrested and issued a notice to appear for soliciting prostitution, a misdemeanor.

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. 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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 28, 2020, 7:42 P.M.

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

LOCATION: 600 blk. Meta St., Oxnard

SUSPECTS: David Matulich, 31-year-old Oxnard resident

Jose Guerrero, 31-year-old Port Hueneme resident

CONTACT: Christopher Williams, Commander

(805) 207-7234 | [email protected]

On September 28, at approximately 7:42 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic infraction in the 600 blk of Meta St. Upon contacting the occupants, the officers learned that several of them were on supervised release. The officers removed the occupants and searched the vehicle pursuant to the occupants’ court ordered search terms. During the search officers located a loaded semi-automatic handgun in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, David Matulich, was arrested for possessing the handgun. A second occupant in the vehicle, Jose Guerrero, on parole for voluntary manslaughter, was arrested for violating the terms of his parole. Matulich was searched incident to his arrest for the firearm and officers located usable amounts of methamphetamine and heroin on his person.

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: September 28, 2020 / 2130 hours

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 25, 7:50 P.M.

SUBJECT: Firearms Arrest

LOCATION: 500 block of Stroube Street

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On September 25, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop of a black Dodge Charger at the intersection of Stroube Street and Vineyard Avenue for a traffic violation. Officers contacted Angel Zendejas (22yrs) and a female in the vehicle. During the traffic stop, information was gained that indicated Zendejas was manufacturing firearms and had illegally transferred a firearm over state lines.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded and assisted in authoring a search warrant for Zendejas’ residence in the 500 block of Stroube Street. SEU, VCU, Oxnard K-9 and Oxnard Patrol officers served the search warrant at Zendejas’ residence. During the subsequent search, an AR-15 style un-serialized and unregistered (ghost gun) rifle, a loaded and unregistered Colt .45 caliber 1911 handgun, various calibers of ammunition and a loaded and unregistered Smith & Wesson M&P 9 millimeter handgun were located in the residence.

Zendejas was arrested for numerous firearms related charges and booked into the Ventura County Jail.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 27, 2020, 10:37 A.M.

SUBJECT: Shooting Victim Dies in Oxnard

VICTIM: Hispanic Male, 48 years of age, (Name

withheld pending family notification)

SUSPECT: Unknown

LOCATION: 3550 South Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard

CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant

(805) 385-7763 | [email protected]

DETAILS:

On September 27, 2020, at 10:37 A.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of shots being fired in the area of the 3500 block of Harbor Boulevard. It was reported that several gunshots were heard in the area. When officers arrived, they located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, in the parking lot area adjacent to the harbor.

Officers immediately attempted first-aid, lifesaving measures. Emergency medical personnel arrived and took over the lifesaving efforts. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification to the family.

This is the 6^th homicide this year in the City of Oxnard. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with any information regarding this incident.

Detectives are encouraging anyone who may have video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident, to upload your media directly to the investigators via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/3550harborblvd. All submissions are immediately logged into the Oxnard Police Department’s digital evidence system. Contact information is not stored by Axon and community members can remain anonymous, choosing to upload their files without providing contact information

Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within 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 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 27, 2020, 2:45 P.M.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 24, 2020; 7:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Missing Dependent Adult

Justin Lunn, 30 year old male

LOCATION: Oxnard State Beach Park, 1601 S. Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing dependent adult. Justin Lunn, a 30 year old male, was reported missing from the Oxnard State Beach Park, 1601 S. Harbor Boulevard, at about 5:30PM. Justin is described as a white male, 5’7”, 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt with a green cartoon face on the front, blue and white floral board shorts, sandals, and a white and green hat. He was last seen on the beach west of the park. A photo is attached.

It is not known where Justin may have been headed. If you see him, please call the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

Date/Time Prepared: September 24, 2020 / 7:30PM

Good evening –

Mr. Lunn was located; he is safe and unharmed and has been reunited with his caregivers.

Thank you –

On Thu, Sep 24, 2020 at 7:22 PM Baysinger, Kevin <[email protected]> wrote:

NEWS RELEASE

DATE:            September 24, 2020; 7:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Missing Dependent Adult

                       Justin Lunn, 30 year old male

LOCATION: Oxnard State Beach Park, 1601 S. Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

                        (805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing dependent adult. Justin Lunn, a 30 year old male, was reported missing from the Oxnard State Beach Park, 1601 S. Harbor Boulevard, at about 5:30PM. Justin is described as a white male, 5’7”, 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt with a green cartoon face on the front, blue and white floral board shorts, sandals, and a white and green hat. He was last seen on the beach west of the park. A photo is attached.

It is not known where Justin may have been headed. If you see him, please call the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

Date/Time Prepared: September 24, 2020 / 7:30PM

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 24, 7:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Firearms Arrest

LOCATION: 1500 block of Crawford Street

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On September 24, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) contacted several subjects in the 1500 block of Crawford Street. Officers contacted Uriel Barrera (25yrs), Antonio Magallanes (27yrs), Oswaldo Avalos (18yrs), Andy Sanchez (18yrs) and a fifteen-year-old Oxnard resident. All five subjects are known criminal street gang members within the City of Oxnard. Barrera and Magallanes are currently on Parole in the state of California, Avalos and Sanchez are on probation for firearms and weapons, and all four subjects are prohibited from possessing firearms and/or ammunition.

During a parole/ probation search of a residence at the 1500 block of Crawford Street, officers located three loaded firearms and ammunition. The firearms were a 9mm Beretta semi-auto handgun, a Glock 40 caliber semi-auto handgun and a Smith & Wesson 9mm semi-auto handgun. Two of the firearms were found to be unregistered and the third was found not to be registered to any of the subjects.

Sanchez, Avalos and the fifteen-year old were arrested for numerous firearms related offences. Barrera and Magallanes were arrested for violations of their parole terms.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: September 23, 2020, 1:45 p.m.

SUBJECT: Wanted Prolific Offender Arrested after Brief Pursuit

LOCATION: Bottlebrush Place/ Bottlebrush Court

CONTACT: Detective Enrique Alvarez

(805) 385-7664, [email protected]

On September 23, 2020, at approximately 1000 hours, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit were in the area of Ventura Road and “N” Street in the city of Oxnard, when they observed a wanted felon, Luis Saldana, 29 years old, riding as a passenger in a white older model sedan.

Detectives attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the driver, Mayra Yepez, 24 years old, refused to stop the vehicle. After a brief vehicle pursuit, the vehicle pulled over near the intersection of Bottlebrush Place and Bottlebrush Court. Saldana was arrested for his felony warrant, and Yepez was arrested for felony evading with a vehicle.

Saldana's felony warrant was issued for his arrest because he violated the terms of his Post Release Offender (PRO) status. Saldana has eight (8) prior arrests related to auto theft, and six (6) prior arrests for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Yepez has a prior arrest for possession of a stolen vehicle.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing crime 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 23, 2020, 8:00 P.M.

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest

LOCATION: 600 East Hueneme Rd, Port Hueneme

SUSPECT: Jose Gil, 50 year old, Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

(805) 256-5121 | [email protected]

On September 23, 2020, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit completed an investigation regarding Jose Gil, 50 year old Oxnard resident, selling Fentanyl in the City of Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Detectives developed information that Gil was staying in a motel in the City of Port Hueneme. Detectives conducted surveillance and confirmed Gil was inside of a hotel room. Gil had an outstanding warrant for narcotic related offenses and he had active searchable probation for narcotics.

DEU detectives attempted to contact Gil inside his motel room. Gil barricaded the front door to the room and fled into the bathroom. Detectives forced entry into the room and contacted Gil inside the bathroom while he was attempting to flush narcotics down the toilet. During a search of the room, Detectives located a large quantity of Fentanyl, Xanax, and US Currency consistent with street sales of narcotics. Additionally, detectives located Fentanyl that Gil had thrown out of the bathroom window. Gil was placed under arrest for possession for sale of Fentanyl and Xanax, destruction of evidence, and resisting arrest. Gil has several prior arrest for sales of narcotics and he was booked into the Ventura County Jail with a bail request of $350,000.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing 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 21, 2020, 9:20 A.M.

SUBJECT: Arrests Made In Assault With A Deadly Weapon

LOCATION: 1800 Block Of La Puerta Avenue, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Kevin Gormley, Detective

(805) 385-7686

[email protected]

On September 21, 2020 at approximately 9:20 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a roommate dispute at a residence in the 1800 block of La Puerta Avenue. The reporting party advised that the suspect, Roy Jimenez, a 59-year-old Oxnard resident who is currently on CDC parole for bank robbery, was armed with a knife and was attempting to stab the occupants of the residence. When officers arrived, they heard an argument inside of the residence. Officers attempted to make contact with the occupants however, they were unsuccessful. Due to the danger the occupants were in, officers forced entry into the residence. Upon entry, officers confronted Jimenez, who was armed with a pipe. Jimenez charged at the officers, who deployed a less-lethal device in an attempt to stop Jimenez. Once deployed, Jimenez stopped charging at the officers and retreated further into the residence. Officers then assisted the occupants of the residence to safety.

Based on the circumstances, the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) was requested and responded. Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit also responded to assist and obtained a search warrant for the residence as well as an arrest warrant for Jimenez. After multiple attempts to speak with Jimenez to have him exit the residence, members of the SWAT Team and the K-9 Unit entered the residence and made contact with Jimenez. Jimenez remained uncooperative and was taken into custody with the assistance of PSD Leo. During the arrest, Jimenez assaulted PSD Leo with a metal pipe. Jimenez was transported to an area hospital for evaluation prior to being booked at the Ventura County Jail for his outstanding warrant related to this incident. He was also charged with Assaulting a Police Service Dog. 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.