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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 7, 9:05 P.M.

SUBJECT: Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearms Possession

LOCATION: Bard Road at Simpson Drive, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

On May 7, at 9:05 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop of a Silver Kia Sol for a vehicle code violation at the intersection of Bard Road and Simpson Drive. The Driver, Jessie Cortez (32yrs), and passenger, Gustavo Meza (32yrs), were contacted in the vehicle. Both Cortez and Meza are known criminal street gang members in the City of Oxnard and are on probation in the County of Ventura. Cortez is also a prohibited person from possession of firearms or ammunition.

During a search of Cortez’ person, a loaded Ruger 9mm semi-auto handgun was found concealed in his waistband. The firearm was found to be unregistered in the state of California. Cortez was arrested for various firearms related charges.

Meza was found in possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and was arrested for narcotics 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 7, 2020 / 2245 hours

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 7, 4:20 P.M.

SUBJECT: Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearms Possession

LOCATION: 2800 Block of Saviers Road, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

On May 7, at 4:20 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop of a white Nissan Kick for a vehicle code violation at the 2800 block of Saviers Road. As the vehicle yielded, the right front passenger fled on foot from the Nissan. The right front passenger, identified as Michael Cardenas (18 yrs), was contacted a short distance away. Cardenas is a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard, and due to prior felony convictions Cardenas is a prohibited person from possession of a firearm or ammunition.

When Cardenas was contacted, he was found in possession of a concealed and loaded semi-auto .22 caliber handgun. The firearm was also found to be unregistered.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 7, 2020 / 1815 hours

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: May 3, 2020, 7:18 P.M.

SUBJECT: Shooting Incident

LOCATION: 2100 Block Mariposa Street, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: John Brisslinger, Detective

(805) 486-6297

john.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org

On May 3, 2020 at approximately 7:18 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the west alley of the 2100 block of Mariposa Street, in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, they located evidence of a shooting however, all involved parties had fled the area. A short time later, an 18-year-old male shooting victim arrived at an area hospital with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He is currently listed in stable condition. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding the incident, please contact Detective John Brisslinger at (805) 486-6297 or john.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org.

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: May 3, 2020/ 7:00 PM

SUBJECT: Two arrested for possession of loaded firearms

LOCATION: Rose Avenue and South Oxnard Boulevard

VICTIM: State of California

SUSPECT: Jesus Aguilar, age 35, Oxnard resident

Withheld, 17-year-old male

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

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

On May 3, 2020, at about 7:00 PM, a patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, for a traffic infraction, at the intersection of Rose Avenue and South Oxnard Boulevard. There were two occupants in the vehicle. The driver was identified as Jesus Aguilar (age 35), and the passenger was a 17-year-old male. A records check showed Aguilar had a suspended driver’s license. During a search of the interior of the vehicle, officers located two loaded handguns with high capacity magazines, in addition to a small quantity of heroin.

Aguilar is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm. He was arrested multiple felonies including felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance with a firearm, and possession of a large capacity magazine. Aguilar was booked at Ventura County Jail.

The juvenile was arrested for carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle and lodged in Ventura County Juvenile Hall.

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

INCIDENT:	17-year-old juvenile arrested for possession of concealed firearm with high capacity magazine
DATE/TIME:	May 3, 2020 / 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard Blvd at Statham, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	17-year-old male, name withheld
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On May 3, at approximately 7:41 p.m. officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) and Oxnard K-9 Unit, conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. The vehicle yielded on Oxnard Blvd., south of Statham. The driver was found to be unlicensed and the officers observed open alcoholic beverage containers in the vehicle. The occupants were removed from the vehicle. One of the rear passengers, a 17-year-old male Oxnard resident, was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun with a high capacity magazine. The juvenile was arrested for felony firearms violations and transported to Juvenile Hall.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 3, 2020 / 2100 hours

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 29, 2020, 6:15 P.M.

SUBJECT: Gang Member / Juvenile Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECT: 17-year-old male juvenile, Oxnard Resident.

LOCATION: 1300 Block East Channel Islands Blvd, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

(805) 200-2337 | dale.mcalpine@oxnardpd.org

On April 29, 2020, at around 6:15 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call for service of subjects involved in a fight in the 3000 block of Concord Drive. The reporting party advised that one of the subjects was in possession of a gun.

Responding officers contacted a 17-year-old juvenile male, who is a documented Oxnard gang member, as he was trying to leave the area in the 1300 block of Channel Islands Blvd. During the investigation, it was discovered that the 17-year-old juvenile had a concealed firearm in his waistband. The juvenile was compliant with officers and was taken into custody for various firearm-related charges. The juvenile was subsequently transported and lodged at the Ventura County Juvenile Holding Facility.

The Oxnard Police Department 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: April 29, 2020 / 1900 hours

DATE: April 26, 2020, 11:45 P.M.

SUBJECT: Robbery Suspect Arrested

LOCATION: Seventh Street and B Street, Oxnard, CA

SUSPECT: Charles Lee, 52, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Luis Mc Arthur, Commander

luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org

(805) 207-4762

An arrest has been made in connection with a robbery.

On Sunday, April 26, 2020 at about 1 a.m. officers were called to the area of 800 S. G Street near Community Center Park to reports of a robbery.

The suspect had threatened the victim and took his belongings.

This morning, officers took Charles Lee, 52, into custody.

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: April 26, 2020, 4:29 a.m.

SUBJECT: Fatal traffic collision involving a bicyclist and vehicle

LOCATION: 2400 block of Statham Boulevard, Oxnard, CA

VEHICLE: 2017 Honda Civic

DRIVER: 43-year-old male, Oxnard resident

BICYCLIST: 49-year-old male, Oxnard resident

(name withheld pending notification)

CONTACT: Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

805-200-2337

Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org

On April 26, 2020, at approximately 4:29 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision that occurred on Statham Boulevard in the 2400 block. Officers determined that a 2017 Honda Civic was traveling northbound on Statham Boulevard and collided with a bicyclist who was traveling an unknown direction on Statham Boulevard.

The driver of the Honda Civic, identified as a 43-year-old male of Oxnard was uninjured and cooperated with the investigating officers. The bicyclist was provided first aid and life-saving measures at the scene of the collision by EMS personnel but succumbed to his injuries.

Traffic investigators have taken over the investigation and are attempting to determine the cause of the collision. It is unknown whether speed or alcohol/drugs were involved. Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Michael 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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 24, 10:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearms/ Narcotics Possession

LOCATION: 400 Block West Kamala Street, Oxnard, CA

CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org

On April 24, at 10:30 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) observed Victor Aguirre in public at the 400 block of west Kamala Street in possession of a semi-auto handgun with an extended magazine. When Officers attempted to contact Aguirre, he fled into his residence a short distance away. Aguirre was detained at the residence and was found in possession of numerous pills of Xanax. A search for the firearm was conducted at Aguirre’s residence. Aguirre is a Post Release Offender (under AB-109) for previous firearm related convictions, is a prohibited person from possessing a firearm and has been arrested eight times in the last twelve months for various charges. Aguirre is also a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard.

Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit, Violent Crimes Unit, Patrol and K-9 Unit assisted in the search at Aguirre’s residence for the firearm. Officers located a loaded Glock 19 9mm semi-auto handgun with a high capacity 31 round magazine. The handgun was also found not to be registered to Aguirre.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 25, 2020 / 0150 hours

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 25, 2020, 5:20 a.m.

SUBJECT: Back-to-back Robberies

LOCATION: 7-Eleven, 1955 Patterson Rd.

7-Eleven, 1501 W. Fifth St.

SUSPECT: 16-year-old male juvenile and 17-year-old male juvenile

VEHICLE: Undisclosed (stolen)

CONTACT: Marc Amon, Commander

805-385-7771

Marc.amon@oxnardpd.org

Early this morning two male juveniles robbed the 7-Eleven convenience store located on Patterson Road at gunpoint and fled the area. The clerk was unharmed and the juveniles left with an undisclosed amount of cash. Approximately 30 minutes later, while officers were still investigating this first robbery, a passing motorist told officers that there were a couple of suspicious individuals hanging out at the 7-Eleven located at 1501 W. Fifth Street and he provided them with a description of the vehicle they were in. As officers were en route to check the second store they were informed that an armed robbery had just occurred there.

Officers saturated the neighborhoods and found the suspect vehicle in the area of the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. The driver immediately sped out of the area in an attempt to evade the officers. The driver drove into Durley Park where he lost control of the vehicle. Once the officers took the two occupants into custody they found the handgun and stolen money inside the vehicle which turned out to be stolen as well. It was also discovered that the handgun was a non-functioning replica.

Both juveniles were arrested for the robberies, possession of the stolen vehicle, and looting. They were later lodged into juvenile hall.