OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member Arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	November 25, 2018 / 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	5200 blk Squires Dr., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Flavio Gasca, 25-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 November 25, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were conducting directed gang enforcement in Garden City Acres Park reference ongoing complaints of gang activity in the park. As officers arrived on scene, several subjects fled the area. Officers observed Flavio Gasca throw a handgun in a rear yard in the 5200 blk of Squires Dr. Gasca was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit and officers recovered the loaded handgun that Gasca discarded.

Gasca is a felon and is prohibited from possessing firearms as well as ammunition. Gasca was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm as well as additional firearms related charges.

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: November 25, 2018 / 2120 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Barricaded man arrested after threatening to harm family members
DATE/TIME:	November 24, 2018 / 11:15 a.m.
LOCATION:	1900 block Haaz Way, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Mark Quintana, 42-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 385-7756
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	David Walker, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 385-7756

DETAILS:

On Saturday, November 24, 2018, at about 11:15 a.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Haaz Way in Oxnard reference a man who was threatening to harm his 88-year-old grandmother. Officers were told the man was Mark Quintana, a 42-year-old Oxnard resident. The grandmother was evacuated from the residence unharmed. Quintana retreated into the house when officers attempted to contact him regarding the incident. He was uncooperative, and detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit authored a warrant for his arrest related to this incident and a prior incident from earlier in the week.

When officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit returned to the residence to arrest Quintana for the warrant, he barricaded himself in the house for nearly two hours. The standoff ended when Quintana surrendered to officers by coming out of the house. A knife was later found inside the Quintana’s bedroom.

Quintana was arrested after the standoff for dissuading a victim from contacting police, brandishing a deadly weapon, making criminal threats and elder abuse.

This was the second time in three days police had been called to the residence. On Wednesday, November 21, 2018, officers were called to the house at about 12:30 p.m. when Quintana threatened his mother and grandmother with a knife. Police were able de-escalate the situation and assist the family by getting them out of the house unharmed without the situation becoming more volatile.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 25, 2018 / 0300 hours

INCIDENT:

Two Arrests for Possession of Firearms

DATE/TIME:

November 23, 2018, 11:20PM;

November 24, 2018, 1:40AM

LOCATION:

300 Block Brucker Road, Oxnard;

1100 Block N. Ventura Road, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):

Adrian Barraza, 20 year old Oxnard resident;

Roman Celis, 28 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

[email protected]

(805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

Oxnard Police Officers made two separate arrests for possession of firearms and other charges on Friday evening.

The first arrest resulted when officers responded to a call of loud music in the 300 block of Brucker Road at approximately 11:20PM. Officers contacted Barraza, who claimed to be a relative of the homeowner. However, the homeowner later arrived and stated they did not know Barraza. Officers later located an unloaded 9mm firearm on Barraza; he was also in possession of loaded extended handgun magazine. Barraza was arrested for firearms violations, including carrying a concealed firearm and unlawful possession of a high capacity magazine. He was transported to Ventura County Jail.

The second arrested resulted when officers contacted a subject passed out in a vehicle in the 1100 block of S. Ventura Road. Officers observed a firearm in between the driver’s seat and center console of the vehicle. Officers were able to remove the firearm from the vehicle, and detain the driver, Celis, after a minor altercation. Celis was found to be in possession of a loaded .40 caliber firearm, as well as methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The vehicle that Celis was in was also a stolen vehicle. Celis was arrested for multiple firearm and drug-related charges, including felon in possession of a firearm, as well as possessing a stolen vehicle. Celis was also arrested back in May of this year under similar circumstances. He was also transported to Ventura County Jail.

If anyone has any information regarding either of these incidents, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/24/18; 3:30AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Wanted felon arrested for prowling

DATE/TIME:

November 21, 2018 / 12:07 a.m.

LOCATION:

900 Block of South King Street

VICTIM(S):

Name withheld

SUSPECT(S):

Micah Edwards, 54 year old transient

PREPARED BY:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

[email protected]

805-857-4655

DETAILS:

On November 21, 2018, at approximately 12:07 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a 911 call from an elderly caller reference a male suspect observed in the backyard of a residence in the 900 block of South King Street. Responding officers set up a perimeter around the yard of the residence and began to look for the suspect. The suspect, Micah Edwards, attempted to flee from officers but was apprehended as he jumped over a fence leading to the street.

Edwards was arrested on suspicion of prowling (California Penal Code 647(h)) and providing a false name to a peace officer (California Penal Code 148.9). He was also found to have two outstanding felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants for possession of a deadly weapon and drug-related charges. Edwards was booked into Ventura County Jail.

In 2000, Edwards was convicted of first degree residential burglary, which was his second conviction for residential burglary. He was sentenced to 22 years in State prison, of which he served 4 years.

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: November 21 2018 / 1:15 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Hit and Run Traffic Collision and Shooting Investigation

DATE/TIME:

November 20, 2018, at approximately 4:30 p.m.

LOCATION:

East Channel Islands Boulevard and Olds Road, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Withheld

SUSPECT(S):

Names withheld; Three Hispanic males in their early 20’s, all Oxnard residents

PREPARED BY:

Alex Arnett, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Michael Velasquez (805) 385-8287

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On November 20, 2018, at approximately 4:30 pm, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to a traffic collision at the intersection of East Channel Islands Boulevard at Olds Road. While enroute to the scene, witnesses advised that two vehicles, a white two-door sedan and a black sedan, were possibly shooting at each other. Both vehicles fled the area after the shooting and traffic collision.

Officers arrived on scene and contacted an occupant of a vehicle that remained at the scene of the collision. That lone occupant complained of pain due to the traffic collision and was transported to Saint John’s Hospital for treatment.

Nearby, police officers located a white two-door sedan that was abandoned. There was evidence that the vehicle was recently involved in the hit and run traffic collision. An occupant, a 20-year old Hispanic male, from the white sedan fled into a nearby field and was arrested.

Two Oxnard Community College police officers located a black sedan they believed was possibly involved in the incident. Two occupants, both 21-year old Hispanic males, were detained and arrested for various charges unrelated to the traffic collision and the shooting. No shooting victims were located.

Detectives assigned to the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assume the investigation. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Michael Velasquez at (805) 385-8287.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/20/18 at 9:00 pm

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Stolen Vehicle Arrest

DATE/TIME:

November 19, 2018; 12:58 AM

LOCATION:

600 Block of Marbella Way, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Withheld

SUSPECT(S):

17 year old male, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Dale McAlpine, Patrol Sergeant

[email protected]

805-857-4655

DETAILS:

On November 19, 2018, at about 12:58 AM, Oxnard Police received a call of a stolen vehicle, a White 2018 Fiat, which just occurred in the 3600 block of Taffrail Lane. A witness reported to police that the suspect had parked and abandoned the vehicle in the 3600 block of Pier Walk.

Officers responding to the area located the driver running in the 600 block of Marbella Way. The suspect, 17 year old male juvenile, was contacted and detained. The investigation discovered that the juvenile was observed taking and driving away with the vehicle before he abandoned it. The juvenile was arrested for the unlawful taking/driving of a motor vehicle (California Vehicle Code 10851).

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: 11/19/2018; 2:20 AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Stolen Vehicle Arrest

DATE/TIME:

November 18, 2018; 6:58 PM

LOCATION:

400 Block of Carty Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Withheld

SUSPECT(S):

Jose Segovia, 18 year old Oxnard resident

Luis Caballero,18 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Dale McAlpine, Patrol Sergeant

[email protected]

805-857-4655

On November 18, 2018, at about 6:58 PM, an Oxnard Police Officer observed a stolen vehicle, a Blue 2016 Chevy Cruz, in the area of Douglas Ave and F Street. The vehicle had been taken in a recent residential burglary during the early morning hours on November 18, 2018.

The vehicle initially evaded the officer and was found abandoned in the 400 block of Carty Drive. Jose Segovia and Luis Caballero were walking away from the vehicle. The suspects were detained by officers and ultimately arrested for the unlawful taking/driving of a motor vehicle (California Vehicle Code 10851), possession of stolen property (California Penal Code 496), and providing a false name to a peace officer (California Penal Code 148.9).

Both Luis Caballero and Jose Segovia were booked into Ventura County Jail.

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:

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/18/2018; 9:30 PM

Luis Caballero

Jose Segovia

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Motorcycle Safety Enforcement
DATE:	November 18, 2018
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Sunday, November 18, 2018, in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where motorcycle crashes occur. Officers will be looking for violations made by drivers and riders alike that can lead to motorcycle crashes. They will be cracking down on both those operating regular vehicles and motorcycles that are violating traffic safety laws.

Motorcycle fatalities jumped dramatically in California by over 28 percent from a decade low of 352 in 2010. In 2013, 453 motorcyclists lost their lives, which is at a five year high. California collision data reveals that primary causes of motorcycle-involved crashes include speeding, unsafe turning, and impairment due to alcohol and other drugs by both riders and drivers alike.

Operations like this are aimed at curbing any more rises in motorcycle deaths and sending the numbers back downward. Over the course of the past three years, motorcycle-involved collisions have resulted in four fatalities and 93 injury crashes in Oxnard alone.

Safety tips for riders – See and Be Seen:

Use your lane position to increase visibility; change lanes only when there is ample room
Match your speed to surrounding traffic
Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet and brightly colored, protective clothing
Ride with lights on during daylight hours

Safety tips for drivers – Share the Road:

Look twice for motorcyclists, especially when entering the roadway, turning, or changing lanes
Motorcyclist are allowed in HOV lanes unless prohibited by signage

Riders are urged to get training through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. Information and training locations are available at http://www.californiamotorcyclist.com/ or 1-877 RIDE 411 (1-877-743-3411).

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The message to all drivers and motorcyclists is: share in the responsibility and do your part by safely “sharing the road.”

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 16, 2018 / 5:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Stolen Vehicle Arrest

DATE/TIME:

November 16, 2018; 3:08 PM

LOCATION:

5400 Block of Roland Way, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Withheld

SUSPECT(S):

17-year-old female, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Dale McAlpine, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Dale McAlpine, Patrol Sergeant

[email protected]

805-857-4655

DETAILS:

On November 16, 2018, at about 3:08 PM, Oxnard Police received a call of a stolen vehicle, a Gold Nissan Altima observed in the area of Yucca and C Street. Officers located the vehicle as it was parking in the in the 5400 block of Roland Way. The driver of the vehicle, 17-year-old female Juvenile, tried to flee inside a residence but was detained by officers.

The female juvenile was arrested for the unlawful taking/driving of a motor vehicle (California Vehicle Code 10851).

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:

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/16/2018; 4:20 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal traffic collision
DATE/TIME:	November 14, 2018 / 6:48 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rice Avenue at Camino Del Sol, Oxnard
VEHICLE/OCCUPANTS:	2014 grey Toyota Camry Driver: Arnold Francis Fontaine 74-year-old Ventura resident Passenger: Shirley Yvonne Fontaine 58-year-old Ventura resident (deceased)
VEHICLE/OCCUPANTS:	2011 white Chevy 2500 pickup truck Driver: Derek Nicholas Rogers 32-year-old Oak Hills resident Passenger: Ruel Gabayeron 51-year-old Bellflower resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Manuel Perez, Traffic Officer (805)385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On November 14, 2018, at approximately 6:48 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Rice Avenue and Camino Del Sol. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a grey 2014 Toyota Camry and 2011 white Chevy 2500 pickup truck were involved in the collision. The occupants of the Toyota, who were identified as 74-year-old driver Arnold Francis Fontaine and 58-year-old passenger Shirley Yvonne Fontaine of Ventura, were immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. Arnold Fontaine sustained moderate injuries and is listed in stable condition. Shirley Fontaine was provided advanced medical treatment however succumbed to her injuries. The occupants of the Chevy pickup truck, identified as 32-year-old driver Derek Nicholas Rogers of Oak Hills and 51-year-old passenger Ruel Gabayeron of Bellflower, were uninjured and cooperated with the investigation.

Based on the preliminary investigation, traffic investigators determined the Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on Rice Avenue and attempted to make a left turn onto Camino Del Sol. While traveling through the intersection, the Toyota collided with the Chevy pickup truck which was traveling northbound on Rice Avenue. It is unknown whether or not drugs and/or alcohol were involved in the collision

The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Traffic Officer Manuel Perez at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/14/18 @ 11:50 p.m.