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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 7, 2024 / 1:15AM

SUBJECT: Firearm / Drug Arrest

SUSPECT: Carlos Hernandez, 42 year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: Sonoma Way / F Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 (Thu-Fri 4PM-4AM) [email protected]

On the above date/time, Oxnard Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Hernandez. Hernandez had outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was taken into custody without incident. During a search of Hernandez, officers located a loaded 9mm firearm along with methamphetamine. Hernandez, a person previously prohibited from possessing firearms, was arrested for his warrants, along with firearm and illegal substance charges.

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: December 5, 2024

SUBJECT: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement

CONTACT: Mike Gens, Sergeant

(805) 385-7847 (Tue-Fri 7AM-5PM) | michael.gens@oxnardpd.org

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for December 6th, 2024

Oxnard, Calif. – The Oxnard Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on December 6th, 2024 between 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.

These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield or provide the right- of-way to bicyclists or pedestrians, or failing to stop for signs and signals.

The Oxnard Police Department offers steps drivers and pedestrians can take to greatly reduce the risk of getting injured or killed in a crash:

Pedestrians:

· Be predictable. Use crosswalks when available.

· Take notice of approaching vehicles and practice due care.

· Do not walk or run into the path of a vehicle. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.

· Be visible. Make it easy for drivers to see you – wear light colors, reflective material and carry a flashlight, particularly at dawn, dusk or at night.

· Be extra careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night when it is harder to see, or when crossing busier streets with more lanes and higher speed limits.

Drivers:

· Do not speed, and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks, and between intersections where pedestrians may cross.

· Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.

· Never drive impaired.

Bicyclists:

· Obey traffic laws, use hand signals, use lights at night (front white light and rear red reflector), and wear a helmet.

· Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.

· Avoid the door zone: do not ride too closely to parked cars.

· If there’s a bike lane, use it, unless making a left turn, passing, or approaching a place where a right turn is allowed.

· Yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians with marked crosswalks or within unmarked crosswalks at intersections, and between intersections where pedestrians may cross.

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

UPDATED NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 6, 2024

SUBJECT: Shooting Suspects Arrested

LOCATION: 100 block of Fontana Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM: 22 Year-Old Male, Oxnard Resident

SUSPECTS: Victor Lara, 19-Year-Old, Oxnard Resident

Joel Ruiz, 22-Year-Old, Camarillo Resident

CONTACT: Detective Diego Estrada

(805) 385-8291 | [email protected]

On November 30, 2024, at 7:52 p.m., officers with the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 100 block of Fontana Drive of reports of a gunshot victim. Officers arrived at the scene and located a 22-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. He was transported to a trauma center, where he underwent emergency surgery. He is listed in critical but stable condition.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) identified Victor Lara and Joel Ruiz as the suspects in the case. Search warrants and arrest warrants were obtained for both Lara and Ruiz.

On December 4, 2024, VCU, with assistance from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Canine Unit, and Drug Enforcement Unit, located and arrested Lara at his residence in Oxnard. Lara discarded a loaded firearm at the time of his arrest. Lara was charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy, and several firearms-related charges.

On December 6, 2024, VCU, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Unit, located and arrested Ruiz at his residence in Camarillo. Ruiz was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy.

Additionally, both Lara and Ruiz are documented members of a criminal street gang. Because of this, they were each charged with violation of the Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act (gang enhancement).

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Diego Estrada at 805-385-8291 or by email at [email protected].

Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7755 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 1 (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: December 5, 2024

SUBJECT: Deceased Male Found at Oxnard Beach Ruled a Suicide

LOCATION: Mandalay Beach Rd @ Sunset Ln, Oxnard

VICTIM: Jeppy Caliboso, 39-year-old male, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Sergeant Jaime Miranda

(805) 385-7632 | [email protected]

On December 4, 2024 at about 9:00 A.M., a citizen contacted the Oxnard Police Department’s Communication center to report they located an unresponsive male in the dunes area near the intersection of Mandalay Beach Rd and Sunset Lane. Oxnard Fire Department responded along with Oxnard Police Officers to the scene. They located 39-year-old Oxnard resident, Jeppy Caliboso, suffering from several knife wounds. Fire Department personnel pronounced Mr. Caliboso deceased at the scene. A knife was located at the scene as well, and there did not appear to be any signs of a struggle.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to conduct the investigation. Based on the initial investigation, Mr. Caliboso’s injuries appeared to be self-inflicted.

On December 5, 2024, a medical examination of Mr. Caliboso was conducted by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office. Based on their findings, they determined Mr. Caliboso’s death to be a suicide.

In addition, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7755, 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 1 (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

Good evening:

Oxnard Police Officers are on scene of a serious injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist at Second Street and Ventura Road. All southbound traffic on Ventura Road is closed at Doris Street. Eastbound traffic on Teal Club Road is also closed at Ventura Road. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes at this time.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 30, 2024

SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision

VEHICLES: 2022 Toyota Tacoma

2021 Kawasaki Ninja

2018 Volkswagen Golf

2015 Honda Civic

DRIVERS: Jamie Paniagua, 26-yr-old Bakersfield resident

Joseph Young, 20-yr-old Oxnard resident

Chad Williams, 25-yr-old Oxnard resident

Taiwan Carter, 59-yr-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Officer Joseph Clarke

(805) 385-7750 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) [email protected]

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving four vehicles at the intersection of Ventura Road and Second Street.

Upon arrival, officers identified one of the involved parties to be a motorcyclist. The rider, Joseph Young, was severely injured and was quickly transported by EMS to the Ventura County Medical Center. Young is currently listed in critical but stable condition. The driver of the Volkswagen Golf, suffered a complaint of pain after the collision and was transported to the hospital.

An initial investigation determined the Tacoma, driven by Jamie Paniagua, to be traveling northbound on Ventura Road at Second Street. Paniagua failed to yield to the other three drivers when he turned left in front of them at the intersection. Investigators believe drug impairment may be a contributing factor however are still conducting a thorough investigation.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Joseph Clarke at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected]. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

If the inquiry is outside of the Investigator’s standard business hours, we encourage the use of the Investigator’s email. We have found that an email message with a callback request is a more effective way to reach the Investigator. Our watch commanders will continue to speak to those incidents that center around field operations, and still can be reached at (805) 385-7746 or (805) 385-7778.

Good evening:

The roads have now been reopened.

Thank you

On Sat, Nov 30, 2024 at 5:44 PM Baysinger, Kevin <[email protected]> wrote:

Good evening:

Oxnard Police Officers are on scene of a serious injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcyclist at Second Street and Ventura Road. All southbound traffic on Ventura Road is closed at Doris Street. Eastbound traffic on Teal Club Road is also closed at Ventura Road. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes at this time.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 30, 2024

SUBJECT: Shooting Victim

LOCATION: 100 block of Fortuna Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM: 22 Year-Old Male, Oxnard Resident

CONTACT: Detective Diego Estrada

(805) 385-8291 | [email protected]

On November 30, 2024, at 7:52 p.m., officers with the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 100 block of Fortuna Drive of reports of a gunshot victim. Officers arrived at the scene and located a 22-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. He was transported to a trauma center where he underwent emergency surgery. He is listed in critical but stable condition.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Diego Estrada at 805-385-8291 or by email at [email protected].

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: November 29, 2024

SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision

VEHICLE: 2014 Nissan Sentra

DRIVER: Cinthia Garcia, 19-yr-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Officer Oscar Toraya

(805) 385-7750 (Mon-Thu 7AM-5PM) [email protected]

On November 29, 2024, at approximately 5:21 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving a Nissan Sentra and several parked, unoccupied vehicles in the area of Vineyard Avenue and Edelweiss Street.

Upon arrival, emergency responders located the driver, Cinthia Garcia, being tended to by witnesses. EMS personnel quickly began medical treatment and transported her to the Ventura County Medical Center. Garcia is currently listed in critical but stable condition. She was the only occupant of the vehicle.

An initial investigation determined the Nissan to be traveling eastbound on Vineyard Avenue towards Oxnard Boulevard. Investigators believe speed may be a contributing factor however are still conducting a thorough investigation.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Oscar Toraya at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected]. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: November 29, 2024 (8:38 a.m.)

SUBJECT: Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm

SUSPECTS: Enrique De Jesus Munoz, 28-year-old Port Hueneme resident

LOCATION: 100 Blk. West Hueneme Rd, Oxnard

CONTACT: Todd Johnson, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

On November 29, 2024 at approximately 8:38 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department’s Homeless Liaison Officers were conducting enforcement at an illegal homeless encampment on private property in the 100 block of west Hueneme Road when they contacted 28-year-old Enrique DeJesus Munoz. They determined that Munoz was trespassing on the private property where several complaints have been received regarding trash accumulation and illegal lodging activities. During the investigation, a loaded firearm was discovered in a sling-bag worn by Munoz. Munoz has previously been arrested for felony firearms charges in the past. He was subsequently arrested for various firearms related charges while being a prohibited person.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gun crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws. 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.