NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard’s crime statistics show a 14.9% decrease in 2019
DATE/TIME:	February 27, 2020, 1:00 pm
PREPARED BY:	Sharon Giles, Investigative Services Bureau Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sharon Giles, Investigative Services Bureau Commander [email protected]; (805) 385-7620

DETAILS:

The City of Oxnard is pleased to report a decrease in reported crime for the fourth consecutive year. Specifically, the number of crimes reported in the City of Oxnard in 2019 was 14.9% lower than 2018.

The Department of Justice’s Uniformed Crime Reporting (“UCR”) Program collects crime statistics from 17,000 law enforcement agencies throughout the country. The Oxnard Police Department has been tracking its UCR statistics for nearly 50 years. The statistics are classified into eight “Part One” crimes, which are broken into two categories – violent crime and property crime. Here are the statistics from 2019, with a comparison to 2018:

Part I Crime (YTD)	2018	2019	Percent Change	Num. Diff.
Violent Crimes
Homicide	14	14	0.0%	0
Rape	66	63	-4.5%	-3
Robbery	327	275	-15.9%	-52
Aggravated Assault	394	374	-5.1%	-20
Total	801	726	-9.4%	-75
Property Crimes
Burglary	704	670	-4.8%	-34
Motor Vehicle Theft	783	585	-25.3%	-198
Larceny (Theft)	3,568	2,987	-16.3%	-581
Arson	41	48	17.1%	7
Total	5,096	4,290	-15.8%	-806
Grand Total	5,897	5,016	-14.94%	-881

In looking at the two crime categories, property crimes fell by 15.8% in 2019. Violent crime is down by 9.4%.

There were 14 homicides in Oxnard in 2019, equal to 2018. Detectives cleared eight of 2019’s homicide cases with arrests, with an additional seven cases from previous years. When combined, more homicide cases were cleared than occurred, creating a clearance rate of 107% in 2019. A more detailed explanation is listed in the attachment of this news release.

Oxnard’s 9.4% violent crime decrease was largely due to the reduction of robberies, having 52 less than the previous year. Through crime analysis staff and careful review of data, the department’s investigative and field units worked together to aggressively address robbery crime trends, as well as investigate those persons who were known to commit multiple robberies.

Property crimes were reduced by an overall 15.8%. The largest property crime category decrease was motor vehicle theft at 25.3%, followed by larceny, at 16.3%. The Oxnard Police Department continued to focus on property crime prevention efforts, and believes that this effort significantly contributed to the decrease.

Motor vehicle theft has been a historic problem, and detectives addressed this in a number of ways. Specifically, the property crimes detectives reinstated the Oxnard Police Auto Theft Task Force, and assigned an additional detective to focus on auto theft enforcement, using Intelligence-Led Policing strategies. Additionally, by focusing on prolific offenders, including monitoring, enhanced enforcement, probation searches, crime mapping, and partnerships with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, along with the Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force, the Oxnard Police Department was able to reduce motor vehicle theft.

Police Chief Scott Whitney said, “We work very hard to reduce crime and make our city safer. We’re focused and smart in our efforts. We focus on violent offenders and frequent offenders. We respond quickly to crime trends and we rely on the trust and respect we have established within our neighborhoods to work closely with our residents.”

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 27, 2020, 1:00 pm

UCR News Release Attachment 2019

UCR News Release 2019

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit and Child Endangerment Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 27, 2020, 0724 hours
LOCATION:	Sierra Linda Elementary School, 2201 Jasmine St.
VICTIM(S):	10-year-old male juvenile
SUSPECT(S):	Yanualia “Jenny” Anguiano, 36-year-old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Marc Amon, Commander [email protected]

DETAILS: On
Thursday, February 27, 2020, officers attempted to stop a silver Cadillac that
was driving at a high rate of speed on Gonzales Road near Oxnard
Boulevard. When the officers activated
their emergency lights and sirens the vehicle slowed but the driver, later
identified as Yanualia “Jenny” Anguiano, refused to pull over. Anguiano continued driving until she reached
the parking lot of Sierra Linda Elementary School at 2201 Jasmine Street.

When Anguiano was removed from her
vehicle it was discovered that she was transporting a 10-year-old juvenile in
the backseat. Anguiano was arrested for
felony evading, reckless driving, and child endangerment. The school was placed on lockdown during the
arrest.

DATE
/ TIME PREPARED: February 27, 2020 / 1100 Hours

Marc Amon | Commander

Oxnard Police Department | 251 S. C St. | Oxnard, CA
[email protected] | www.oxnardpd.org
805 678 0319

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Commercial Robbery with a Handgun
DATE/TIME:	February 23, 2020/ 10:08 p.m.
LOCATION:	1300 block of Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	Undisclosed Mini-Mart
SUSPECT(S):	White, male, age 21, 5-9 ,120 lbs
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander (805) 385-7771 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On February 23, 2020, at about 10:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to a mini-mart in the 1300 block of Saviers Road regarding a robbery with a handgun that just occurred. The clerk reported the suspect entered the store through the front door, approached the counter, produced a handgun, and demanded money. The clerk handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then fled out the back door. He was described as a White, male, age 21, 5-9, 120 lbs, in possession of a handgun.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 23, 2020/ 11:20 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Violating California’s Gun-Free School Zone Act
DATE/TIME:	February 18, 2020 at 7:46 p.m.
LOCATION:	West alley of Perkins Rd. at Clara St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	17-year-old male, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On February 18, at approximately 7:46 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) responded to a call of gang members possibly involved in a fight in the west alley of Perkins Rd. south of Clara St. As the officers arrived on scene several of the suspects fled southbound in the alley. Several of the suspected gang members were contacted in the alley. One of the suspects, a 17-year-old male juvenile, was in possession of a loaded revolver. Possession of the firearm was a felony because the firearm was not registered to him. The juvenile was also in violation of California’s Gun-Free School Zone Act for possessing the firearm within 1,000 feet of Art Haycox Elementary School.

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: February 18, 2020 at 2145 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Stabbing Incident, Suspect Arrested

DATE/TIME:

02/16/2020, 5:49 p.m.

LOCATION:

2700 Block of South “C” Street, City of Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

37-Year-Old Male, Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT(S):

Jesus Martinez, 22-Year-Old Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Gormley, Detective

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Roger Ramirez, Detective

(805) 385-3289

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On 02/16/2020, at approximately 5:49 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 2700 block of South “C” Street in reference to a stabbing victim. When officers arrived, they found a 37-year-old male victim who was suffering from numerous stab wounds to his upper body. Officers located a possible suspect a few blocks away. The suspect, Jesus Martinez, was later positively identified by the victim as the person who stabbed him.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist. Based on preliminary information, it appears that the victim and an additional 21-year-old Oxnard resident were involved in a fight. During the fight, Jesus Martinez intervened and stabbed the victim several times.

Martinez was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and was transported to the Ventura County Jail. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

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: 02/17/2020, 2:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

DATE/TIME:	February 15, 2020 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

LOCATION:	City of Oxnard

PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Sergeant (805) 200-2337 [email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jose Diaz, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

DUI Checkpoint nets eight DUI arrests

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit arrested eight impaired drivers while conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on February 15, 2020. The checkpoint was conducted on Oxnard Boulevard north of Second Street between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., resulting in the following:

736 vehicles screened
Eight DUI-alcohol suspects arrested
7 drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
12 citations issued
Three vehicles towed

DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests.

Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, can impair and result in a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 16, 2020/ 3:15 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Church Thief Arrested
DATE/TIME:	February 15, 2020 / 8:25 a.m.
LOCATION:	Santa Clara Church, 323 South E St.
VICTIM(S):	Santa Clara Church
SUSPECT(S):	Octavio Delgadillo, 36-year-old transient
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Marc Amon, Commander [email protected]

DETAILS:

On February 15, 2020, an alert employee at the Santa Clara Church noticed a suspicious subject, whom she believed may have stolen some sacred goods from the church last week, was loitering on church grounds possibly casing for an additional theft. Her suspicions were correct. Octavio Delgadillo was contacted by officers and found to be in possession of several stolen items. The monetary value of the stolen items qualified Delgadillo to be arrested for two separate felonies related to the theft, however, the church was happy to recover the consecrated liturgical antiques and regalia which they consider to be priceless.

Delgadillo was arrested more than 20 times in the city of Moorpark in 2019 and very recently relocated to the Oxnard area.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 15, 2020 / 1000 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting in Oxnard. One dead, two additional injured.
DATE/TIME:	February 9, 2020, 4:04 P.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	31 year old Hispanic male, deceased, name withheld pending family notification 45 year old Hispanic male, gunshot wound victim, Oxnard Resident 33 year old Hispanic male, gunshot wound victim, Santa Paula Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7763 [email protected]
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez, (805) 385-7763 Edgar.Fernandez@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 [email protected]

DETAILS:

(Oxnard, Calif) – On February 9, 2020, at about 4:00 P.M., Oxnard police officers responded to the mobile home park located at 1301 Commercial Avenue regarding a possible gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they located a 45 year old male Hispanic suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his lower body. The male was immediately transported to the hospital. He was listed in critical condition at the time of this release. Additionally, officers located a 31 year old Hispanic male lying in a nearby shed, close to where the first gunshot wound victim was located. Additional EMS arrived on scene and began emergency life saving measures. Unfortunately, the second male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

While this incident was unfolding, additional officers were notified of a possible third gunshot victim in the area of the 1400 block of Pine Street. Officers located a third gunshot wound victim, a 33 year old Hispanic male in the area. The third victim had one non-life threatening gunshot wound to his arm. He was also transported to the local hospital for medical assistance.

The motive for this shooting is unknown. It appears that additional parties may have been involved. The investigation into this incident is still on-going.

Investigators 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/1301commecial. 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.

The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City.

Investigators are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669.

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: February 9, 2020, 9:00 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	February 15, 2020 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jose Diaz, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned for Saturday night

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

DUI checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

The Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

In 2017, 1,120 people were killed in alcohol-involved crashes on California roads. Last year, the Oxnard Police Department investigated 267 DUI collisions which claimed two lives and resulted in another 101 injuries.

The Oxnard Police Department offers these reminders to ensure you have a safe night of fun that doesn’t involve a DUI:

Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation – to get home.
See someone who is clearly impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home.
Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who are drinking and how they are getting home.

Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not! Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be upwards of $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 12, 2020 / 10:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Incident, Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	02/09/2020, 5:06 a.m.
LOCATION:	200 Block of West Vineyard Avenue, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	50-Year-Old Female, Oxnard Resident 46-Year-Old Male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Juan Tavares, 21-Year-Old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant (805) 486-6211 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Mike Velasquez, Detective (805) 385-8287 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 02/09/2020 at approximately 5:06 a.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 200 block of West Vineyard Avenue in reference to a stabbing victim. When officers arrived, they found two stabbing victims, a 50-year-old female and a 46-year-old male, in two separate apartments. The male victim was suffering from numerous stab wounds to his upper body and the female victim was suffering from several lacerations to her upper body. Officers also located the suspect, Juan Tavares, inside of one of the apartments.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist. Based on preliminary information, it appears that Tavares and victims are related and reside together. At one point, Tavares woke up and for unknown reasons, stabbed both victims as they slept. The female victim fled to a neighboring apartment to request help. Another family member detained Tavares until officers arrived. Tavares was arrested for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon and was transported to the Ventura County Jail. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 02/09/2020, 10:00 a.m.