NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests
DATE/TIME:	November 2, 2018 / 6:41 P.M.
LOCATION	Vagabond Inn, 1245 N. Oxnard Boulevard
SUSPECT(S):	Christopher Fowler, 45 year old Moorpark resident Richard Tamayo, 30 year old Ventura resident Samantha Perkins, 20 year old Ventura resident Kristy Braxton, 30 year old Oxnard resident Marlene Tran, 34 year old Oxnard resident Steven Kindred, 52 year old Ventura resident
VEHICLES:	White 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup Red 2008 Ford Fusion
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Patrol Sergeant 805-385-7600 Brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 2, 2018, at approximately 6:41 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the Vagabond Inn, located at 1245 N. Oxnard Boulevard, for a disturbance call. During the investigation, officers located two reported stolen vehicles parked in the parking lot. The first vehicle, a red 2008 Ford Fusion was stolen out of the City of Ventura and the second vehicle, a white 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, was stolen out of the City of Oxnard.

At the scene, officers detained suspect Christopher Fowler who was determined to have been driving the Chevrolet truck earlier in the day. Further investigation revealed he was staying in one of the rooms at the motel and associating with other individuals who were also contacted and arrested by officers. The following arrests were made:

Richard Tamayo – felony arrest warrant for armed robbery
Samantha Perkins – providing false identifying information to a police officer (misdemeanor)
Kristy Braxton – possession of narcotics (misdemeanor)
Marlene Tran – under the influence of a controlled substance (misdemeanor)
Steven Kindred – misdemeanor arrest warrant out of Los Angeles County

Suspect Fowler was booked into the Ventura County Jail on charges of unlawful taking/driving a motor vehicle, a felony. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) will be conducting further investigation into the stolen Ford Fusion.

The Oxnard Police Department cannot be alone in this campaign to curb vehicle theft. Crime prevention is YOUR responsibility and it starts at home. Let criminals know #NotThisCar!

Residents are encouraged to be “Partners in Public Safety” and are reminded to report suspicious activity to police. Residents can report anonymously and translators are available 24/7. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 3, 2018 / 4:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Strong Arm Robbery Arrest

DATE/TIME:

11/2/18, 9:21 p.m.

LOCATION:

1900 Block North Rose Ave, City of Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Shell Gas Station

SUSPECT(S):

Dominique Hendrix, 23 years old, Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Dale McAlpine, Patrol Sergeant

805-385-7771

Dale.Mcalpine@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 11/2/18, at approximately 9:21 p.m., officers were dispatched to a strong arm robbery that just occurred to the Shell Gas Station, in the 1900 block of N. Rose Avenue. An employee of the Shell Station reported the suspect entered the business and select several items. The suspect attempted to leave and the store clerk attempted to stop the suspect. The suspect shoved the clerk and fled from the business.

An Oxnard Police Department Patrol Officer responding to the scene observed a subject matching the suspect description at the intersection of Valerosa and Sonata. The suspect was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. During an infield line-up, the clerk positively identified suspect Dominique Hendrix, whom was found to be in possession of the stolen property taken during the robbery. Hendrix was booked at Ventura County Jail for robbery, resisting an executive officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hendrix is a Post Release Community Supervision Offender (PRCS).

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call 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/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/2/18, 11:20 p.m.

INCIDENT:

Stolen Vehicle Arrest

DATE/TIME:

November 2, 2018; 12:40AM

LOCATION:

Rose Avenue and Cesar Chavez Drive

VICTIM(S):

Withheld

SUSPECT(S):

Juvenile Female

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.Org

(805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On November 2, 2018, at about 12:40AM, Oxnard Police received a call of a stolen vehicle, a white 2010 Mazda MX-6, in the 2800 block of Rose Avenue. Officers located the vehicle travelling north on Rose Avenue. As officers attempted to stop the stolen car, it did not stop for officers and officers pursued the vehicle. The pursuit was cancelled due to high speeds. As officers were checking the area, they noticed that the car had crashed at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Drive and Rose Avenue.

Two subjects were detained at the scene. A female juvenile was determined to have been the driver of the stolen car; she was arrested for the unlawful taking/driving of a motor vehicle (10851CVC), and evading police officers. This was the second time in less than a week that this female juvenile was arrested for 10851CVC. An adult male passenger was arrested for obstructing the duties of a police officer (a misdemeanor).

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: 11/2/2018; 2:10AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two More Arrested in Oxnard Police Department’s #NotThisCar! Campaign
DATE/TIME:	11/01/18 @ 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	2500 block Ventura Road
SUSPECT(S):	Timisha Dixon, 28 years old Heather Garciduenas, 32 years old
PREPARED BY:	Crystal Walker, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective Enrique.Alvarez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

Today, 11/01/18, at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) were in the area of the 2500 block of Ventura Road when they spotted a Jeep Wrangler reported stolen out the of the city of Pt. Hueneme. The OATTF initiated a traffic stop and contacted the occupants. Timisha Dixon, 28 years old, the driver, was arrested for vehicle theft. Dixon has a prior arrest for vehicle theft from February of this year. Garciduenas, 32 years old, the passenger, was arrested for possession of stolen property.

The Oxnard Police Department cannot be alone in this campaign to curb vehicle theft. Crime prevention is YOUR responsibility and it starts at home. Let criminals know #NotThisCar!

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/01/18, 12:01 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Suspicious Death Investigation

DATE/TIME:

October 31, 2018, 4:48 p.m.

LOCATION:

600 block of South D Street, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Name withheld pending notification

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763

scott.aaron@oxnardpd.org

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 October 31, 2018 at approximately 4:53 p.m., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 600 block of South D Street to assist the Oxnard Fire Department with a male subject refusing to leave a residence on fire. Patrol officers worked with the firefighters to search the residence. The victim was eventually located unresponsive in the attic. He was removed from the residence but had already succumbed to his injuries.

Detectives are requesting anyone who might have witnessed the incident to contact Detective 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: October 31, 2018, 8:20 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Education and Enforcement Grant
DATE:	October 31, 2018
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Oxnard Police Department Receives Traffic Education and Enforcement Grant

The Oxnard Police Department has been awarded a $410,800 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long enforcement and public awareness program. The traffic safety program is intended to educate the public on safe roadway habits and deter people from violating traffic laws or practicing other unsafe behaviors that lead to injuries and fatalities.

Oxnard Police Chief Scott Whitney commented that “we appreciate the funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety and will put it to good use. We’ll be doing our part through education and enforcement but we really need the public’s help to improve traffic safety. We all see distracted drivers nearly every time we’re in traffic. We also see those that drive too fast or follow too closely. Everyone’s busy, but it’s no excuse to be a dangerous driver. Not only do you put others at risk, but you also set the example for your loved ones.”

The grant from OTS will fund various education and enforcement activities for the 2019 federal fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2018 to Sept. 30, 2019):

DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols to take suspected alcohol/drug-impaired drivers – and those unlicensed or with a revoked/suspended license – off the road.
Traffic safety education presentations for youth and community members on distracted, impaired and teen driving, and bicycle/pedestrian safety.
Patrols at intersections with increased incidents of pedestrian and bike collisions.
Motorcycle safety operations in areas with high rider volume and where a higher rate of motorcycle crashes occur.
Distracted driving enforcement operations to educate and cite drivers for using handheld cell phones and texting while driving.
Warrant service operations targeting multiple DUI offenders.
Compilation of DUI “Hot Sheets” identifying repeat DUI offenders
Specialized DUI and drugged driving training to identify and apprehend suspected impaired drivers.

In 2016, 3,623 people were killed in crashes across the state, a 7 percent increase from 2015, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Particularly alarming is the rise in pedestrian deaths, with 867 pedestrians killed on California roadways in 2016, a nearly 33 percent increase from 2012. Along with the growing dangers of distracting technologies like phones and drug-impaired driving, this grant funding will provide opportunities to combat these dangerous and illegal behaviors.

“Almost all crashes are preventable,” OTS director Rhonda Craft said. “Education and enforcement go hand in hand helping change behaviors that cause devastating crashes.”

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: October 31, 2018 4:20 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department Continues Its Enforcement; #NotThisCar!
DATE/TIME:	10/30/18, 10:50 a.m.
LOCATION:	3700 Block of Saviers Road
SUSPECT(S):	Guadalupe Gutierrez-Gomez, 29 years old
PREPARED BY:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective Enrique.Alvarez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

On 10/30/18 at approximately 10:50 a.m., officers located an occupied stolen vehicle in the 3700 block of Saviers Road. The suspect, Guadalupe Gutierrez-Gomez, 29 years old, was contacted and arrested at the scene for vehicle theft and possession of burglary tools. Just last month, Gutierrez-Gomez had been arrested for a theft-related crime.

To combat the increase in vehicle theft throughout the city, the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Detectives are using an aggressive strategy to lower instances of stolen vehicles: use of “bait cars” throughout the city, social Media (FB, Instagram, etc.) informational posts, property crimes investigators working closely with the District Attorney’s Office for greater prosecution of repeat offenders, suspects arrested for driving a stolen vehicle and under the influence of alcohol or drugs being charged with DUI, use of theft deterrent stickers and officers detached from patrol duties for the sole purpose of locating stolen vehicles.

The Oxnard Police Department cannot be alone in this campaign to curb vehicle theft. Crime prevention is YOUR responsibility and it starts at home. Let criminals know #NotThisCar!

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/30/18, 3:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	10/30/18, 1:35 p.m.
LOCATION:	600 block West Fifth Street
VICTIM(S):	Jose Nunez, 29 years old
PREPARED BY:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander Oxnard Police Department 805-385-7740 eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently searching for a missing 29-year-old dependent adult who walked away from his care home on 10/28/18. Jose Nunez was last seen in the area of the 600 block of West Fifth Street in Oxnard, around 11:00 p.m. Jose suffers from a mental disorder and may demonstrate erratic behavior. He is described as a Hispanic male, 6’0”, 180 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, wearing unknown clothing.

Anyone who has seen Jose or knows his possible whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740 or dial 911.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/30/18, 2:50 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Friday, October 26, 2018, 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Paul Knapp, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 paul.knapp@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

DUI Checkpoint Nets Three Arrests

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit arrested three impaired drivers while conducting a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on October 26, 2018. The checkpoint was conducted at Rose Avenue south of Camino Del Sol between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., resulting in the following:

671 vehicles screened
Three DUI-alcohol suspects arrested
23 drivers cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
36 citations issued
Two vehicles 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. Oxnard PD 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.

Oxnard PD 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 a designated driver, 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.

Oxnard PD will be conducting another DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint on November 9, 2018, 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.’

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 27, 2018 / 3:30 a.m.

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Stolen Airport Fuel Truck- Arrest

DATE/TIME:

10/29/18, 2:45 p.m.

LOCATION:

Oxnard Airport, 2800 block West Fifth Street

VICTIM(S):

Undisclosed

SUSPECT(S):

Joshua DeJesus, transient, age 30

WITNESS(ES):

Undisclosed

PREPARED BY:

Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On 10/29/18, at about 2:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of West Fifth Street regarding a trespasser. The reporting party informed officers the suspect jumped a fence and entered onto the airport tarmac. While officers were searching the area for the suspect, a witness flagged down an officer advising he had the suspect detained.

The witness saw the suspect enter an unlocked fuel truck on the tarmac, with the keys left in the ignition. The suspect drove the fuel truck across the airport grounds towards the exit gate on the Fifth Street side. He attempted to exit the airport grounds however he did not have the key card required to open the gate. The witness followed the suspect and detained him at the gate until officers arrived. Suspect Joshua DeJesus, a transient, age 20, was arrested for felony auto theft.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, or any criminal activity, is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600. Individuals can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or by going to http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/29/18, 11:55 p.m.