OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE

UPDATE

INCIDENT:	Suspicious Death Investigation
DATE/TIME:	February 27, 2019 at approximately 3:30 .p.m.
LOCATION:	100 block of Mallard Way, Oxnard
VICTIM:	Name Withheld
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Luis Mancha (805) 385-7632 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jacob Jundef (805) 385-7680 [email protected]

UPDATE: (See original news release below)

On February 27, 2019 at approximately 3:30 p.m., medical personnel from St. John’s Hospital informed the Oxnard Police Department that the victim succumbed to her injuries.

Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Investigative Services Bureau are investigating the incident. Anyone who has information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Jacob Jundef at (805) 385-7680.

Date/Time Prepared: February 27, 2019, at approximately 4:00 p.m.

DETAILS:

On February 25, 2019, at approximately 6:50 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 100 block of Mallard Way, regarding a female suffering from suspicious injuries. Officers located the injured female and contacted EMS. EMS arrived on scene and immediately transported the victim to St. John’s Hospital.

The female victim is listed in critical condition according to medical personnel.

The incident is being investigated by Oxnard Police Department Investigative Services Bureau. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of her next of kin.

Detectives are requesting anyone who might have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Jacob Jundef (805) 385-7680. You can also provide valuable information and remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 26, 2019, at 6:00 pm

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Residential Burglary / Narcotics Sales Arrest
DATE/TIME:	2/13/19 at 12:00 PM
LOCATION:	700 Blk of South ‘F’ Street, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Monares, 55 year old, San Bernardino resident Mercedes Jackson Resto, 27 year old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	[email protected] (805) 256-5121

DETAILS:

On February 13, 2018, Detectives assigned to the Ventura County Sheriff’s East County Narcotics Street Team (ECST) were conducting a surveillance in the 700 block of South ‘F’ Street when they observed two suspicious subjects enter a residential property and begin removing property. The detectives documented their observations and conducted a follow-up investigation on February 14, 2018. While speaking with the homeowner, detectives learned that a residential burglary had occurred and several thousand dollars of property was taken.

Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s East County Narcotics Street Team and the Oxnard Police Department were able to identify Jesus Monares, a 55 year old San Bernardino resident, and Mercedes Jackson-Resto, a 27 year old Oxnard resident, as the two suspects from the burglary.

On February 21, 2019, Jesus Monares was located by detectives in the City of Oxnard. Monares was placed under arrest for the residential burglary. After being placed under arrest, Monares was found to be in possession of almost 32 grams of Methamphetamine, packaging, and a digital scale. Monares was additionally charged with possession of Methamphetamine for sales.

On February 25, 2019, with the assistance of Oxnard Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT), Mercedes Jackson-Resto was located and arrested for the residential burglary.

Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or 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

INCIDENT:	Suspicious Injury Investigation
DATE/TIME:	February 25, 2019 at approximately 6:50 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 block of Mallard Way, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name being withheld
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Luis Mancha (805) 385-7632 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jacob Jundef (805) 385-7680 [email protected]

DETAILS:

The female victim is listed in critical condition according to medical personnel.

The incident is being investigated by Oxnard Police Department Investigative Services Bureau. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of her next of kin.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	2/24/19 at 11:21 PM
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue and Gary Drive, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Richard Chairez, 22-year-old, Oxnard resident Jonathan Faagogo, 22-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INO:	[email protected] [email protected] (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On February 24, 2019, at 11:21 pm, an Oxnard Police Department patrol officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rose Avenue and Gary Drive. During the traffic stop, it was determined that the passenger, Jonathan Faagogo, was a Post Release Offender, a California voter-approved supervised release status offered to nonviolent offenders.

A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted and a loaded 9mm Ruger firearm was located inside the vehicle. The firearm was later determined to be stolen. The driver, Richard Chairez, was charged with multiple weapons violations. Faagogo was determined to be in violation of his PRCS probation and also taken into custody.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 25, 2019 @ 1:30 AM

INCIDENT:	Subject arrested for firearm possession
DATE/TIME:	2/23/19; 11:30PM
LOCATION:	2000 block of Pleasant Valley Road
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Edgar Martinez, 21 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Commander Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Kevin Baysinger [email protected] 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On February 24, 2019, at about 11:30PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Olds Road when they heard multiple reports of gunshots. Officers responded to the area and observed a white sedan enter the Ocean Aire Mobile Home Estates in the 2200 block of Butler Road. As officers drove upon the vehicle, a male passenger fled from the vehicle, leaving the female driver.

Officers were able to learn that the male subject who fled may reside in the 1600 block of Lime Avenue within the mobile home park. Officers responded to that location and made contact with the residents. One of the residents, Martinez, was determined to be the subject who fled from the vehicle, as well as the subject responsible for the shots that were fired. A handgun belonging to Martinez was also located at this location.

Martinez was arrested for weapons violations, including possessing a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance, a felony.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department or Ventura County Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also visit this site www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 24, 2019 / 2:45AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Reckless Evading / Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 23, 2019 / 8:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Ave. at Bard Rd. (pursuit) 300 blk. North “F” St. (arrest)
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jessica Castro, 28-year-old, 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 23, at approximately 6:14 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) attempted to conduct a traffic enforcement stop near the intersection of Rose Ave. and Pleasant Valley Rd. for a vehicle code infraction. The driver initially yielded in the strip mall in the 4800 blk of South Rose Ave. but then rapidly accelerated from the traffic stop after brief contact with the officers. The suspect drove with disregard for other motorists and pedestrians in the area. Officers made the decision to cancel the pursuit and follow up on the information they had regarding the vehicle and the occupants.

Later, at approximately 8:40 p.m. the Special Enforcement Unit located the vehicle and occupants in the 300 blk. of North “F” St. The driver, Jessica Castro, was arrested for felony evading. A records check on the vehicle she was driving revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Oxnard. Castro was subsequently charged with vehicle theft.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 23, 2019 / 2315 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Ventura Man Arrested For Cruelty to an Animal
DATE/TIME:	February 22, 2019 @ 15:25 p.m.
LOCATION:	1000 Block of Yarnell Place, Oxnard, Ca.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Eric Danielson
PREPARED BY:	Rick Marquez Jr., Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Rick Marquez Jr., [email protected]

DETAILS:

On February 22, 2019, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were called to the 1000 block of Yarnell Place reference possible cruelty to an animal that occurred on February 18th.

Officers reviewed surveillance cameras in the area and were able to identify Eric Danielson, a 37 year-old resident of Ventura, and another man utilizing a compound hunting bow in an alley between two commercial buildings. In the video, Danielson appears to release an arrow. The two walk out of frame of the cameras but shortly reappear with Danielson holding a dead cat that he disposes of in a nearby dumpster.

Officers spoke to Danielson who admitted that he had shot and killed the animal. Danielson stated that he “tracked” the cat with the bow but did not intend to shoot it.

Danielson was arrested for 597(a) of the penal code, a felony. He bailed out from the Oxnard Police Department on a $10,000 bond.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 23, 2019 / 10:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	February 22, 2019, 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

DUI Checkpoint Nets One Arrest

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit arrested one impaired driver while conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on February 22, 2019. The checkpoint was conducted on Saviers Road south of Coach C. Lane between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. The checkpoint resulted in the following:

• 608 vehicles were screened

• 1 DUI-alcohol suspect was arrested

• 19 drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked

• 29 citations were issued

Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

In recent years, California has seen a disturbing increase in the number of traffic collisions involving drug-impaired drivers. The Oxnard Police Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate 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 also causes impairment, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

Studies of California drivers have shown that 30 percent of drivers involved in fatal traffic collisions had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed that more tested positive for drugs that cause impairment (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol.

The Oxnard Police Department offers these reminders to ensure a fun night does not get spoiled with a DUI:

• Decide before you go out whether you plan to drink or drive. You can’t do both.

• If you plan to drink, designate a sober driver before going out, or map out another way to get home safely by taking a cab, ride-share services like Uber or Lyft, or using public transportation. You can also look up designated driver services in your area using the National Directory of Designated Driver Services (NDDDS).

• If you are a designated driver, bars and restaurants statewide have created non-alcoholic specialty drinks (“D-Drinks”) for sober drivers: http://bit.ly/OTSDDrinks

• If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, call 911. Offer a description of the vehicle, location, and direction of travel.

• See your friend or other patron impaired trying to get behind the wheel? Take the keys or help them make other arrangements to get where they are going safely.

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 checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Whether by bike, car, motorcycle, or walking, the Oxnard Police Department encourages everyone to be a part of the solution and ‘Go Safely California.’

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 23, 2019 / 2:45 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 22, 2019 / 8:43 p.m.
LOCATION:	800 blk. Jane Dr., Port Hueneme
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Enrique Munoz, 22-year-old, Oxnard resident Samuel Uribe, 20-year-old, Port Hueneme resident Adriana Ramos, 21-year-old, Port Hueneme 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 22, at approximately 8:43 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) contacted several subjects in the 800 blk of Jane Dr., in the city of Port Hueneme. One of the subjects immediately identified by the officers was documented criminal street gang member Samuel Uribe, who had an outstanding felony warrant. Uribe was arrested for his warrant and officers discovered he was in possession of methamphetamine.

In the company of Uribe was Enrique Munoz and Adriana Ramos. Enrique Munoz was in possession of a concealed, unregistered handgun and was arrested for the felony firearms violation; Adriana Ramos was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant.

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 criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or 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 22, 2019 / 2315 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME:	February 26, 2019 / 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation Planned for Oxnard

The Oxnard Police Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians on traffic laws, rules, and responsibilities.

On February 26, 2019, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., officers will be looking for violations made by bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians that put roadway users at risk. These violations include drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, failing to stop for signs and signals or any other dangerous violation.

Officers will also look for pedestrians who cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Bike riders will be stopped when riding on the wrong side of the road, not complying with stop signs and signals, or other violation of the same traffic laws that apply to them as drivers.

Bicycle and pedestrian fatalities are rising at an alarming rate. In 2016, 138 bicyclists and 867 pedestrians were killed on California roads. Pedestrian fatalities are up nearly 33 percent from 2012, and the number of bicyclists killed is up nearly 25 percent over the past five years. In 2018, the Oxnard Police Department has investigated six fatal collisions and 174 injury collisions involving bicyclists and pedestrians.

People walking should only cross the street using crosswalks or intersections, preferably with a stop sign or signal. People on foot should also look for cars backing up and avoid darting between parked cars, make eye contact with drivers and wear bright clothing during the day and reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.

Drivers should wait for pedestrians to cross the street, avoid distractions like using a cell phone, and be courteous and patient. All bike riders are reminded to always wear a helmet; helmets are required by law for those under 18. Bike riders should always go with the flow of traffic, let faster traffic pass and use hand signals when turning or stopping.

The Oxnard Police Department supports the new OTS public awareness campaign, “Go Safely, California.” To find out more about ways to go safely, visit gosafelyca.org.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 22, 2019 / 4:00 p.m.