OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 11, 2019; 3:30AM
LOCATION:	Date St at Saviers Rd, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Flores, 32-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Scott Coe, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo Miranda, Commander [email protected] (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On February 11, 2019, at about 3:30 AM, officers with the Oxnard Police Department located a stolen vehicle (1996 Honda Civic) in the area of Date St and Saviers Rd. The officers contacted the driver, Jesus Flores, and arrested him without incident for the unlawful taking of a vehicle (a felony), and additional charges. Flores was also found to have a felony warrant out for his arrest related to a previous charge of unlawful taking of a vehicle.

Our city is currently experiencing a significant increase in stolen vehicles. To combat the problem, the Police Department is prioritizing taking a proactive comprehensive approach in the prevention, enforcement, and investigation of stolen vehicles.

A significant percentage of the stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:

Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.
Never leave your keys in the car, even if you think they are really “hidden.”
Don’t leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn’t get cold enough here), it is unsafe, illegal, and someone can steal your car.
Wheel locks, brake pedal locks and steering wheel locks are also effective.

If anyone has any information regarding stolen vehicles please contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/11/19, 5:00AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, February 9, 2019 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant (805) 385-7847 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On Saturday, February 9, 2019, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint in the City of Oxnard. The checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Wooley Rd. west of Oxnard Blvd. This location was chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol-related arrests and DUI collisions.

DUI Checkpoint results:

444 vehicles screened
3 DUI alcohol arrests
1 misdemeanor warrant arrest
20 drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
10 citations issued
1 vehicle towed

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 drug-impaired driving crashes. The Oxnard Police Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all 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.

Studies of California drivers have shown that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (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 doesn’t 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 DD, bars, and restaurants statewide have created non-alcoholic specialty drinks (“DDrinks”) 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 Oxnard Police Department will be conducting another DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint later this month in our ongoing commitment to take suspected impaired drivers off our streets and highways, ultimately lowering the risk for deaths and injuries.

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.’

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Sergeant Ricardo Vazquez at (805) 385-7847 or via e-mail at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 09/09/19 3:00 a.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Gang Member Wanted by U.S. Marshals Recklessly Evades During Vehicle Pursuit with 11 Month Old Infant
DATE/TIME:	February 9, 2019 / 10:27 p.m.
LOCATION:	1100 blk South Oxnard Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Freddie Avalos, 39-year-old, Oxnard resident Vicky Lastimosa, 33-year-old, Camarillo resident Kenya Contreras, 19-year-old, Oxnard resident 17-year-old juvenile, Oxnard resident 17-year-old juvenile, 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 9, at approximately 10:27 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) attempted to conduct a traffic enforcement stop in the 1100 blk. of S. Oxnard Blvd., for a vehicle code infraction. The driver failed to yield and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit went south through the Cal Gisler Neighborhood and concluded in the 4300 blk of Terrace Ave. Throughout the pursuit the driver went through several controlled intersections without slowing or stopping when required to do so. The driver, later identified as Freddie Avalos, fled through several yards but was apprehended after a brief struggle. Avalos is on Federal Probation and had a federal warrant issued by the U.S. Marshals. In addition to Avalos’ warrant, he was charged with felony evading, resisting a public official with violence or the threat of violence (felony), and felony child endangerment (Avalos’ 11-month-old infant was in the vehicle).

In addition to the 11-month-old infant, two female adults and two juveniles were apprehended in the vehicle at the conclusion of the vehicle pursuit. Vicky Lastimosa, the 11-month-old infant’s mother, was a passenger in the vehicle and was charged with felony child endangerment. Kenya Contreras was arrested for a warrant, and subsequently charged with felony narcotics possession when she brought methamphetamine into the custody facility. A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested for a warrant, and a second 17-year-old was cited and released to her parents for violating her court ordered probation.

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.

Freddie Avalos Vicky Lastimosa

Kenya Contreras

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 10, 2019 / 0115 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 8, 2019; 9:20PM
LOCATION:	Rose Ave and Emerson Ave, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Salvador Nuno, 43-year-old Oxnard resident Sergio Llamas, 40-year-old Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Gregson, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	[email protected] (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On February 8, 2019, at about 9:20 PM, officers with the Oxnard Police Department located a stolen vehicle (2015 Toyota truck) in the area of Rose Ave and Emerson Ave. The officers contacted the driver, Nuno, and arrested him without incident for the unlawful taking of a vehicle (a felony), and additional charges. The passenger, Llamas, was arrested for possessing narcotics.

A significant percentage of the stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:

Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.
Never leave your keys in the car, even if you think they are really “hidden.”
Don’t leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn’t get cold enough here), it is unsafe, illegal, and someone can steal your car.
Wheel locks, brake pedal locks and steering wheel locks are also effective.

If anyone has any information regarding stolen vehicles please contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/9/19, 1:00AM

NEWS RELEASE

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	2/8/19 at 11:55 pm
LOCATION:	500 block Cuesta Del Mar, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Mendez, 27-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Scott Coe, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	[email protected] (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On February 8, 2019 at 11:55 pm an Oxnard Police Department patrol officer contacted a group of subjects in the 500 block of Cuesta Del Mar. Luis Mendez, 27-year-old Oxnard resident, was seen discarding a loaded semi-automatic handgun as the officer approached. Mendez was arrested for possessing a loaded firearm.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 9, 2019 @ 3:00 AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gun Arrest
DATE/TIME:	2/8/19 at 9:07 am
LOCATION:	300 block De Anza Way, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Alejandro Garcia, 21-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, [email protected] 805-385-7778

DETAILS:

On February 8, 2019 at 9:07 AM an Oxnard Police Department patrol officer stopped a vehicle in the 300 block of De Anza Way for a traffic violation. When officers contacted the driver, they observed an unsecured gun case in the front portion of the vehicle. Officers checked the case and located a loaded semi-automatic hand gun with an additional loaded magazine.

The driver, Alejandro Garcia, was arrested for possession of a loaded firearm.

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).

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 8, 2019 @ 4:30 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man Arrested for the Sexual Assault of a Minor and Luring Minors Using the Internet
DATE/TIME:	February 7, 2019 / 3:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 block East Gonzalez Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Emmanuel Carrillo, 21-year-old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant (805) 385-7756
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	David Walker, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 385-7756

DETAILS:

On January 29, 2019, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department was contacted regarding a 12-year-old female who had been sexually assaulted in a vehicle by an adult male in Oxnard. It was learned that the victim had agreed to meet with the male after communicating with him on a popular social media app on the Internet.

Detectives diligently worked the case and identified the suspect as 21-year-old Emmanuel Carrillo of Oxnard. During the investigation, it was discovered that Carrillo was actively using the Internet and social media to entice and lure other minors to meet for the purpose of sexual activity.

On February 7, 2019, at approximately 3:40 p.m., Carrillo was contacted and arrested by officers from the Oxnard Police Department when he arrived at a public place in the 100 block of East Gonzalez Road for a pre-arranged sexual encounter with a 14-year-old female. Carrillo was booked into the Ventura County Jail for violations of 288(a) PC – lewd acts with a child under the age of 14 and 288.4(b) PC – luring a minor for the purpose of lewd or lascivious behavior. His bail was set at $500,000.

This investigation is ongoing and if anyone has further information regarding these or similar incidents, they are strongly encouraged to contact Detective Juanita Suarez at (805) 385-7759.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to the safety and protection of children who use the Internet, social media, and other computer technologies. Detectives from the Family Protection Unit are part of the ICAC Task Force of Los Angeles. They routinely investigate crimes of online enticement and distribution of child pornography by using specialized techniques to actively seek out predators who use online technology to sexually exploit children.

The detectives who conducted this investigation were members of that task force. They routinely set up accounts on social media platforms and identify themselves as minors to those offenders looking to lure or arrange meetings with underage boys and girls for sexual activity. Sergeant Walker, who supervises the Family Protection Unit at the Oxnard Police Department, said, “We want child predators to know that we’re on social media too and the next child that they target may be an undercover officer waiting for them with handcuffs.”

The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC) is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing over 4,500 federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies. These agencies are continually engaged in proactive and reactive investigations and prosecutions of persons involved in child abuse and exploitation involving the Internet.

Police have seen child predators use many online methods to lure children – everything from dating and messaging apps like Tinder, Grindr, Whisper, Kik, Skout, Snapchat, and Instagram to gaming apps like Fortnite and Minecraft. “Just like you are vigilant about a stranger approaching your child in a public place, you need to be equally, if not more, vigilant about the dangers lurking in these new cyber and social media forums,” Sergeant Walker added. Parents and family members have a critical role in keeping children safe by familiarizing themselves with apps popular among young people and making sure they are age-appropriate.

Anyone with information regarding the exploitation of children is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7663, the LA Area ICAC Task Force at (562) 624-4027 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). Reports can also be submitted to http://www.cybertipline.com, and the information will be forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency on a nationwide basis.

You can also provide valuable information and remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or by visiting their website at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 8, 2019 / 2:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	February 9, 2019 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant (805) 385-7847 [email protected]

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Saturday

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

DUI Checkpoints 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.

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 7, 2019 / 5:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DETAILS:

On February 5, 2019, detectives assigned to the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) observed a stolen 1997 Honda Accord in the 700 block of Cooper Road. Detectives stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Richard Abarca, 25 years old. During the investigation, it was determined that the Honda was stolen out of the city of Oxnard on January 31, 2019. Abarca was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle and for possession of burglary tools.

Richard Abarca has a history of arrests related to auto theft which he has been convicted of in Ventura County. Abarca is currently on probation for possession of a stolen vehicle and he is the 18^th person arrested for auto theft this year in the city of Oxnard.

So far in 2019, there have been 97 stolen vehicles reported to the Oxnard Police Department. Honda’s are the number one stolen vehicle in Oxnard.

Help protect yourself and your vehicle from thieves by remembering to:

Lock your vehicle and take out your valuables when leaving it. An unlocked car is an invitation to a thief.
Close all windows – thieves can open vehicles through the smallest of openings.
To take your car keys with you. Do not leave them in your car, or leave your car running.

Please be advised that a large portion of auto theft is attributed to vehicles left running and unattended in front of the owner’s own home.

As part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents. Owners of 1990-2000 Honda passenger vehicles are asked to be extra vigilant due to the high number of thefts involving these specific vehicles. The Auto Theft Task Force has a limited amount of steering wheel locks available, for details on obtaining a free steering wheel lock, contact Detective Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664.

The Oxnard Police Department cannot effectively stop auto theft without the assistance of concerned, responsible residents. We depend on YOU to call and tell us whenever you see suspicious persons or activity. Contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to report suspicious or criminal activity. Translators are available 24/7.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/6/19 11:20 AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 3, 2019; 9:40PM
LOCATION:	Saviers Rd and Bryce Canyon Ave, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Mario Sanchez, 40-year-old Oxnard resident Jose Guerrero-Flores, 27-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Scott Coe, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	[email protected] (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On February 3^rd 2019, at about 9:40 PM, officers with the Oxnard Police Department located a stolen vehicle (1988 Toyota) in the area of Saviers Rd and Bryce Canyon Ave. The officers contacted the driver, Guerrero-Flores, and arrested him without incident for the unlawful taking of a vehicle (a felony), and additional charges. The passenger, Sanchez, was arrested for possessing stolen property.

A significant percentage of the stolen vehicles are preventable. The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent a vehicle from being stolen:

Never leave your car unlocked, not even for a minute.
Never leave your keys in the car, even if you think they are really “hidden.”
Don’t leave your car idling and unattended because it is unnecessary (it doesn’t get cold enough here), it is unsafe, illegal, and someone can steal your car.
Wheel locks, brake pedal locks and steering wheel locks are also effective.

If anyone has any information regarding stolen vehicles please contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/4/19, 2:00 AM

Guerrero-Flores

Sanchez