INCIDENT:

Stolen Vehicle Arrest

DATE/TIME:

December 6, 2018; 9:10PM

LOCATION:

1300 block of Junewood Way

VICTIM(S):

Withheld

SUSPECT(S):

Mario Catalan, 25 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

[email protected]

(805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

On November 6, 2018, at about 8:45PM, officers contacted Catalan in the 1300 block of Junewood Way. During a search of Catalan pursuant to his probation terms, officers located a set of car keys in his pockets, and a laptop in his backpack.

Officers discovered that the laptop did not belong to Catalan. Officers were able to contact the owner of the laptop, and learned that the previous day she had reported stolen her vehicle, a silver Toyota Corolla. The victim’s laptop was in the vehicle when it was stolen. The vehicle was located in the immediate area. The keys that were located in Catalan’s pockets unlocked and started the stolen vehicle.

Catalan was arrested for the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, and two violations of receiving stolen property for the vehicle and laptop, all felonies.

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: 12/6/18, 11:30PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Motorists to expect delays for the 2018 Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, December 9, 2018 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

The 11^th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is scheduled for this Sunday morning, December 9, 2018. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. in front of Santa on Ventura Boulevard and travels through the City of Oxnard where it ends at the Marine Emporium Landing located at 3600 South Harbor Boulevard. Over 2,000 runners will be participating in this year’s race.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling the traffic control along the race course and motorists should expect significant delays at several intersections throughout the city. These intersections include:

Rice Avenue at Sturgis Road
Rose Avenue at Camino Del Sol
Fifth Street at Hobson Way
Ventura Road at Ninth Street
Wooley Road at Patterson Road
Victoria Avenue at Wooley Road
Harbor Boulevard at Wooley Road

Motorists wishing to travel northbound and southbound in the city are encouraged to use Oxnard Boulevard as it will not be affected by the race. Rice Avenue and Rose Avenue are expected to be reopened by 8:30 a.m. All other roadways are expected to be reopened by 10:00 a.m.

For any questions related to the race or the traffic plan for this event, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/06/18, 7:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Habitual Criminal Offender in Possession of a Stolen Vehicle Arrested by Oxnard Police
DATE/TIME:	12/04/18, 08:44 a.m.
LOCATION:	400 block East Second Street
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Vigil Garcia, 30 years of age
PREPARED BY:	Charles Buttell, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Charles Buttell, Detective [email protected] or (805) 385-7775

DETAILS:

On 12/04/18 at approximately 8:00 a.m., Oxnard Police Department officers were dispatched to a call of a suspicious vehicle that was being dismantled in the 400 block of East Second Street.

Officers arrived on scene and contacted a subject who was in the process of dismantling a Chevrolet truck. The subject was identified as Jesus Vigil Garcia, 30 years old, of Oxnard. After further investigation, the vehicle that Garcia was working on was determined to be stolen. Garcia was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, and operating a chop shop, due to the fact that Garcia was dismantling the stolen vehicle.

Jesus Garcia has a criminal record that includes several arrests for vehicle theft; two of which have resulted in convictions.

Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force, as part of an ongoing campaign to curb auto theft, are offering steering wheel locks to Oxnard residents who are owners of 1990-2000, Honda passenger vehicles. A limited amount of steering wheel locks are available to non-Honda owners. For details on obtaining a free steering wheel lock, contact Detective Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7755.

Residents are also encouraged to be “Partners in Public Safety” and 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: 12/04/18, 9:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 1^st, 2018 / 2:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	3700 block Saviers Rd
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Brian Gonzalez, 21 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Scott Coe, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Scott Coe, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On December 1^st, 2018, at approximately 2:00 a.m., an officer from the Oxnard Police Department observed a suspicious subject loitering near a crowded food truck in the 3700 block of Saviers Rd. When the officer attempted to contact the subject he discarded a loaded 12 gauge shotgun under a parked vehicle.

The subject was immediately taken into custody and identified as Brian Gonzalez, a 21 year old Oxnard resident.

The shotgun was found to be modified with a shortened barrel and removed serial number.

Gonzalez was arrested for numerous firearms violations.

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: December 1, 2018 / 5:00 a.m.

INCIDENT:

Gang Member Arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

DATE/TIME:

November 30, 2018 / 9:27 p.m.

LOCATION:

Bard Road and Anchorage Street

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Robert Hinojosa, 23-year-old, Port Hueneme resident

Frank Medina, 27-year-old, Santa Paula resident

PREPARED BY:

Martin Cook: Senior Officer

[email protected]

805-385-7600

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Christopher Williams, Commander

[email protected]

805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On November 30, at approximately 9:27 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were conducting directed gang enforcement in the area of Bard Road in the City of Oxnard. While in this area, Officers conducted a traffic stop of a white Honda Accord at the intersection of Bard Road and Anchorage for a vehicle code violation. The driver was identified as Frank Medina and the right front passenger was identified as Robert Hinojosa. Hinojosa is a documented gang member in the City of Oxnard, and has several prior felony convictions. Medina was found to be on probation for vandalism, and a search was conducted.

When Officers conducted a probation search of the vehicle and located a loaded 38 Special revolver partially concealed under the right front passenger seat. Both Hinojosa and Medina were arrested for firearms related charges.

Officers later authored a search warrant for Hinojosa’s residence in the City of Port Hueneme, and located a .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun and large quantities of heroin (5 ounces) and methamphetamine (1.3 pounds) for sale. Hinojosa was then charged with additional firearms and narcotics 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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two More Arrested in Oxnard Police Department’s #NotThisCar! Campaign
DATE/TIME:	11/30/18 @ 10:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Commercial Avenue/ Warehouse Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Alysa Allen, 28 years old Eddie Thompson, 53 years old
PREPARED BY:	Mike Thomas, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective [email protected] or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

Today, 11/30/18, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department located an unreported stolen box truck in the area of Commercial Avenue and Warehouse Avenue. The driver, Alysa Allen was arrested for possessing a stolen vehicle and a warrant. Passenger Eddie Thompson was arrested for the stolen vehicle and for violation of his Post Release Offender terms. Both Allen and Thompson were transported to Ventura County Jail.

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: 11/30/18, 11:10 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Prowler Arrested by OPD Property Crimes Detectives
DATE/TIME:	11/20/18, 4:42 a.m.
LOCATION:	3700 Block of Olds Road
SUSPECT(S):	Omar Ortiz, 30 years old
PREPARED BY:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective [email protected] or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

On 11/20/18 at approximately 4:42 a.m., officers responded to a call of a suspicious subject in the 3700 block of Olds Road. Officers were told that someone had removed a window screen from the bedroom window. A sleeping resident was awakened when they noticed the curtains move and an arm come through the window. The resident screamed and the suspect fled the area.

Detectives from the Property Crimes Unit responded to the scene and reviewed video surveillance. Based on the video, detectives were able to develop a person of interest. The subject, Omar Ortiz, 30 years, was contacted and arrested for his outstanding felony warrants and the new charges of prowling and aggravated trespass.

The Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit is asking for your help. It is believed that Ortiz may have been involved in similar crimes in the area. If you have any information on Ortiz, please contact the Oxnard Police Department.

Residents are always 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: 11/29/18, 10:31 a.m.

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.

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