OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man shot while sitting in car
DATE/TIME:	May 28, 2019 / 6:17 p.m.
LOCATION:	4400 block of south C St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Identity not released
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org 805-207-4762
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org 805-207-4762

DETAILS:

The shooting occurred on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 6:17 p.m. in the 4400 block of south C Street when the suspect approached the car on foot and opened fire on the victim.

The victim, in his 20s, was taken by ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center. His injuries were serious but not life threatening.

There was no immediate motive or suspect information.

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 28, 2019 / 8:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Second Suspicious Hit and Run Collision is Oxnard’s 6th Homicide
DATE/TIME:	May 23, 2019, 10:55 P.M.
LOCATION:	West Alley of the 2000 block of Mariposa Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Michael Holley, 31-year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown, Hispanic Male
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 23, 2019, at about 10:55 P.M., officers responded to a collision scene west alley of the 2000 block of Mariposa Street. The Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit responded to complete the investigation due to the suspicious nature of the collision.

Detectives believe that the vehicle being driven by an unknown subject intentionally hit and killed 31-year-old Michael Holley then fled the scene. Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating any witnesses who witness this horrible crime. This is considered Oxnard’s sixth homicide in 2019.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a light colored, late model pick-up, similar to a Dodge. If anyone has witnessed this incident, please contact Detective Jose Velazquez (805) 385-7760.

Investigators are encouraging anyone who may have video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident, to upload their media directly to investigators via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/2000mariposa052419. 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.

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: May 28, 2019, 11:30 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Drunk man found with loaded gun
DATE/TIME:	May 27, 2019 / 8 p.m.
LOCATION:	500 block Cuesta Del Mar Drive, Oxnard, CA 93030
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jonathan Morgutia, 20, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 207-4762
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Luis Mc Arthur, Commander luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org (805) 207-4762

DETAILS:

On Monday, May 27, 2019, at around 8 p.m. officers received a call about a man holding a gun in front of an apartment complex in the 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar Drive in the Southwinds neighborhood of Oxnard.

When officers arrived on-scene, they spoke with witnesses who said they saw the man, Jonathan Morgutia, 20, with the gun.

Officers spotted Morgutia. He was wearing a hooded jacket with the hoodie over his head and the jacket covered his waistline. Morgutia was under the influence of alcohol and a loaded handgun was found concealed inside his waistband.

Morgutia was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed loaded firearm.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious injury collision, vehicle vs. pedestrian
DATE/TIME:	May 27, 2019, 5:26 p.m.
LOCATION:	Intersection of Hueneme Road and Saviers Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic male, 42-year-old Oxnard resident
VEHICLE INVOLVED:	Gray 2008 Ford Taurus driven by a 23 year old Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Paul Knapp (805) 385-7750 paul.knapp@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Paul Knapp (805) 385-7750 paul.knapp@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 27, 2019, at about 5:26 p.m., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the intersection of Hueneme Road and Saviers Road, in the City of Oxnard, regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. EMS personnel arrived and transported a 42-year-old Hispanic male to Ventura County Medical Center.

Based upon preliminary investigation, the male was walking in a crosswalk across Saviers Road at the intersection with Hueneme Road. A gray Ford Taurus was westbound on Hueneme Road. Witnesses state that a white pickup truck that was eastbound on Hueneme Road had turned left into the path of the gray Ford. Both vehicles swerved to avoid a collision and the gray Ford struck the pedestrian. The white pickup truck left the scene north on Saviers Road. The driver of the Ford remained on scene and was cooperative with investigators.

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/coloniaroad. 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 asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Senior Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750.

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: May 27, 2019, 11:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Leads to Oxnard’s Fifth Homicide
DATE/TIME:	May 26, 2019, 1:38 A.M.
LOCATION:	100 block of West Seventh Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic Male, 22-year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763 Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 26, 2019, at about 1:38 A.M., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the 100 block of West Seventh Street for a reported shooting victim. When officers arrived, they located a 22-year old Hispanic male lying in the alley. EMS transported him by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. He was immediately taken into surgery where he succumbed to his injuries.

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/100w7thst. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 26, 2019, 6:30 A.M.

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant/ Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	May 24, 2019, 4:15 PM
LOCATION:	1000 Block Of Kamala Street
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Gonzales, 20-Year-Old Oxnard Resident Jose Torres, 23-Year-Old Oxnard Resident David Gonzales, 31-Year-Old Oxnard Resident Joshua Torres, 20-Year-Old Oxnard Resident 13-Year-Old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Johnson, Sergeant mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Carey Everhart, Detective carey.everhart@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6228

DETAILS:

On May 24^th2019 at approximately 4:15 P.M., Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and the K-9 Unit, served a search warrant in the 1000 block of Kamala Street. The search warrant was related to a felony vandalism investigation involving members of an Oxnard based criminal street gang.

Just prior to the service of the search warrant, Robert Gonzales, a 20 year old Oxnard resident, and a 13 year old Oxnard resident were contacted during a traffic stop and taken into custody for vandalism and Street Terrorism. Investigators and members of the SWAT Team and K-9 Unit then responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Kamala Street to serve the search warrant. During the service of the search warrant, officers made contact with Joshua Torres, a 20 year old Oxnard resident, and took him into custody for possession of narcotics paraphernalia. Two additional males in the residence refused to come out.

After approximately 45 minutes, David Gonzales, a 31 year old Oxnard resident, exited the residence and was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant for his arrest as well as resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer. Approximately 40 minutes after that, the second subject, Jose Torres, a 23 year old Oxnard resident, also exited the residence and was taken into custody for resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer.

During the subsequent investigation, investigators recognized Jose Torres as the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred today at approximately 3:40 A.M. In that incident, the suspect entered Oxnard Donuts, located at 2510 Saviers Road, brandished a knife, and stole property from two victims. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail for armed robbery. The investigation is ongoing.

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

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Man Dies in Suspicious Hit and Run Collision
DATE/TIME:	May 23, 2019, 10:55 P.M.
LOCATION:	West Alley of the 2000 block of Mariposa Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic Male, 31-year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	Late model light-colored Dodge pick-up truck
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763Scott.Aaron@Oxnardpd.org Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org

On May 23, 2019, at about 10:55 P.M., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the west alley of the 2000 block of Mariposa Street regarding a hit and run collision with a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they located a 31-year old Hispanic male lying in the alley. EMS transported him by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

Initially, the Oxnard Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded to investigate the collision. Based on the physical evidence at the scene and witness interviews, Traffic Unit investigators determined this death was suspicious. The Major Crimes Unit was contacted and responded to assume the lead role in the investigation.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a light colored, late model pick-up, similar to a Dodge (pictured below). If anyone has witnessed this incident, please contact Detective Jose Velazquez (805) 385-7760.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 24, 2019, 6:30 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession
DATE/TIME:	May 23, 2019 / 11:21 p.m.
LOCATION:	1000 blk S. “J” St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Dimas, 20-year-old, Oxnard resident
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 23, at 11:21 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic infraction. Officers contacted the driver of the vehicle, Jose Dimas. Dimas could not provide evidence of identification and was subsequently removed from the vehicle. Officers discovered a loaded handgun concealed in the vehicle. Dimas was arrested for several charges related to firearms possession.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearm Possession
DATE/TIME:	May 20, 2019 / 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	500 block, West Channel Islands Blvd, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Villafana, 21 years, from Oxnard Anthony Garcia, 18 years, from Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Martin Cook, Senior Officer martin.cook@oxnardpd.org 805.385.7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805.207.7234

DETAILS:

On May 20, at 5:00 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of W. Channel Islands Blvd for a vehicle code violation. The driver was identified as Anthony Garcia, and the right front passenger was identified as Jesus Villafana. Villafana is a documented criminal street gang member, on probation and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

During a search of the vehicle, a loaded 9 millimeter semi-auto handgun, 9 millimeter ammunition and a large quantity of generic Xanax were located. Garcia was charged with several firearms related violations. Villafana was charged with controlled substance and firearms related violations.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal hit and run traffic collision involving a pedestrian
DATE/TIME:	May 12, 2019, 8:46 P.M.
LOCATION:	Intersection of Colonia Road and Marquita Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic female, 49-year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	Possibly a red SUV
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Paul Knapp (805) 385-7750 paul.knapp@Oxnardpd.org
FOLLOW UP CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Paul Knapp (805) 385-7750 paul.knapp@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On May 12, 2019, at about 8:46 P.M., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the intersection of Colonia Road and Marquita Street, in the City of Oxnard, regarding an injury traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. When the police officers arrived at the scene, they located a 49-year-old Hispanic female lying in the roadway and determined that the vehicle involved in the collision had fled the scene.

EMS provided first aid and the female was transported to Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. While at the hospital, the victim’s injuries worsened and, due to her condition as a result of the collision, she succumbed to her injuries on May 16, 2019.

A witness, who heard the collision, described a red SUV fleeing the scene westbound on Colonia Road towards Oxnard Blvd. Investigators are currently working with surrounding businesses and residences in an attempt to locate any security video footage.

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be visiting the location of the incident to host a press conference and canvass the area for additional information.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Intersection of Colonia Road and Marquita Street, Oxnard

Investigators are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Senior Officer Paul Knapp at (805) 385-7750.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 17, 2019, 2 p.m.

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