OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Man Dies After Being Struck by a Vehicle

DATE/TIME:

September 23, 2018 02:35 a.m.

LOCATION:

Intersection of Fifth St and Meta St, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Name Withheld – 23 year-old, Hispanic male

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSONS AND CONTACT INFO:

Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

Commander Sharon Giles (805)385-7620

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On September 23, 2018 at approximately 2:35 a.m., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call for service regarding an injury traffic collision in the intersection of Fifth Street and Meta Street. When officers arrived, they located an injured male subject in the intersection. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) where he underwent emergency surgery. The victim later succumbed to his injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was possibly involved in an altercation with an unknown subject in the intersection of Fifth Street and Meta Street. Immediately following the possible altercation, the victim was struck by an older model white SUV. After the victim was struck, the vehicle fled the scene. Detectives are currently canvassing for video surveillance from the businesses in the area and following up on statements obtained from witnesses who were at the scene. The death of this subject is considered to be suspicious at this time.

Detectives are asking the public to come forward if anyone has witnessed this incident. The public is asked to contact Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688. 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.

Detectives are also encouraging anyone who video recorded or photographed all or part of the incident to upload your media directly to the investigators via the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/fifthandmeta

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 23, 2018, 09:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Child Passenger Safety Week
DATE:	September 23-29, 2018
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Ricardo Vazquez, Sergeant (805) 385-7847 [email protected]

DETAILS:

September 23-29 is Child Passenger Safety Week

Children are our future, and Oxnard Police Department is supporting efforts by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to help parents and caregivers make sure their children ride as safely as possible every time they get in the car.

Child Passenger Safety week is from September 23-29. During this time, Oxnard Police Department will have certified child passenger safety technicians at a car seat check event to show parents and caregivers how to install car seats correctly, provide guidance on choosing the right car seat for a child, and what to do if the seat is subject to a safety recall.

The Oxnard Police Department will be participating in a car seat check event on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Rio Neighborhood for Learning (3300 Cortez Street, Oxnard)

In passenger cars, car seats reduce the risk of an infant being killed in a crash by 71 percent, and toddlers by 54 percent. While many children are buckled in properly in the correct car seats for their age and size, more than half (59 percent) are not.

Sadly, car crashes are the leading cause of death for children. In 2016, 35 percent of children under 13 killed in crashes were not restrained in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts.

The Oxnard Police Department offers tips for parents and caregivers so they can be sure your child is the safest when traveling by car:

Get the right car seat: Rear-facing, forward-facing, or booster seat depending on your child’s age, weight and height, and the manufacturer’s recommendations on the seat: http://bit.ly/carboosterseats
Know the Law: California law requires specific child restraint system based on child’s age, weight, and height:

https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/programs/child-safety-seats

Read the manufacturer’s instructions and vehicle owner’s manual: Pay attention to how you adjust the car seat’s harness for a proper fit.
Register your seat right away: Mail in the registration card that came with the seat, or go to https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats#car-seat-registration so the manufacturer can notify you in the event of a safety recall.
Rear-facing as long as possible: Keep a child in a rear-facing seat up to the top height or weight allowed by the car seat’s manufacturer. Research shows that children are safest when rear-facing.
Forward-facing car seats: Once your child outgrows a rear-facing seat, keep your child in a forward-facing seat with a harness and tether. Tethers should always be used for forward-facing car seats. Children are encouraged to stay in forward-facing seats as long as possible before moving to a booster seat.
Back Seat Safety: Children under 13 should always ride in the back seat.

Parents and caregivers can find a car seat education program in their area here:

https://www.ots.ca.gov/docs/WGCS_2017_Final.pdf, or on the NHTSA website under “car seat inspection”: https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 21, 2018 / 10:00 p.m

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 21, 2018 / 10:00 p.m.

INCIDENT:

Firearm Arrest

DATE/TIME:

9/21/18, 1155 a.m.

LOCATION:

Ventura Rd. @ Beverly Dr.

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Jose Ortiz, age 19, Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Charles Woodruff, Sergeant

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Charles Woodruff, Sergeant

(805) 385-7600; [email protected]

DETAILS:

On September 21, 2018, at approximately 11:55 AM, an officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation in the area of Ventura Road and Beverly Drive in Oxnard. The Officer contacted the driver, Jose Ortiz, and later conducted an investigation for driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and while conducting a search of Ortiz’s property, the officer located a loaded .22 cal handgun.

Ortiz was arrested for 23152 CVC, driving under the influence (misdemeanor) and 25400(a)(1) PC, possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle (misdemeanor).

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600. Callers can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477. To submit a tip via text or email, visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 21, 2018 / 1630 hours.

INCIDENT:

Road Rage incident leads to Firearm and Narcotics Arrest

DATE/TIME:

September 15, 2018 / 2:45 p.m.

LOCATION:

Various

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Israel Olguin, 26 year old Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

Blue 2000 BMW 330

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

[email protected]

805-385-7746

DETAILS:

On September 7, at approximately 2:45p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Hemlock Street and Ventura Road reference a subject that brandished a firearm towards the victim. This incident stemmed from a road rage incident that occurred just previously to the brandishing. The brandishing occurred in the 400 block of South Ventura Road

As officers were speaking with the victim, officers from the Port Hueneme Police Department observed a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle in the area of Channel Islands Boulevard and Ventura Road, and stopped the vehicle in the 1400 block of East Channel Islands Boulevard. During this stop, a witness told officers that the driver of the car, identified as Olguin, threw a firearm out of the vehicle prior to yielding for the officers. Officers retrieved the firearm, a loaded .22 caliber handgun.

Olguin was positively identified by the victim as the subject who brandished a firearm towards him. The victim’s young daughter was also with the victim during the brandishing.

An Oxnard Police Service Dog (PSD) assisted with the search of the suspect vehicle. PSD “Capone” located a significant amount of a substance suspected to be heroin in the vehicle. Officers also located other items consistent with the sale of the drug inside the vehicle, as well as a large amount of cash found on the suspect.

Olguin was arrested by Oxnard PD for several violations, including possessing a firearm in a vehicle (a misdemeanor), brandishing a firearm (a misdemeanor), possessing a controlled substance for sale (felony), possessing a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm (felony), transportation of a controlled substance for sale (felony), and child endangerment (felony).

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: September 15, 2018 / 8:00PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	2018 Fiestas Patrias Parade road closures
DATE/TIME:	September 16, 2018 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Downtown Oxnard – C Street from Wooley Road to First Street
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On Sunday, September 16, 2018, Mexico’s independence from Spain will be celebrated during the annual Fiestas Patrias Parade held in downtown Oxnard. Over 60 entries are expected to participate in this year’s parade. The parade is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. and is expected to end at approximately 12:00 p.m.

The parade will start at the intersection of C Street at Ninth Street and travel northbound to Second Street where it ends in the parking lot of Oxnard’s City Hall. The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be handling the traffic control along the parade route and some of the nearby streets. The following streets will be closed for the parade activities:

6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

B Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Street

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

A Street, B Street, and C Street between First Street and Second Street
A Street between Eighth Street and Wooley Road
Ninth Street between A Street and C Street
First Street and Second Street between A Street and C Street

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

C Street between Wooley Road and First Street

Spectators arriving to watch the parade are urged to park their vehicles in the multi-level parking structure located at the corner of Third Street and B Street.

For questions related to the parade, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/14/18, 10:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DETAILS:

On September 13, 2018, at about 9:30 a.m., Oxnard Police and the U.S. Secret Service conducted a search warrant on a home in the 700 block of Owens River Drive, Oxnard and found methamphetamine, opioids, counterfeit money and everything to make checks from stolen identities.

In early August, investigators obtained evidence of stolen checks and fake IDs that were a red flag for identity theft.

The information led to the Riverpark home where investigators found drugs, including methamphetamine and opioids, counterfeit checks and U.S. currency, and computer devices and printers to make fake checks and U.S. bills.

Desiree Kriss, 42, of Oxnard was arrested on felony ID theft charges and Yurii Seals, 49, of Oxnard was arrested on felony drug possession charges.

Both suspects were booked into Ventura County jail. Kriss’s bail was set at $125,000 and Seals’s bail was set at $80,000.

Detectives are still trying to determine how many victims there are, and what was stolen from them. If you think you may be a victim, please visit oxnardpd.org/fraud.

Desiree Kriss

Yurii Seals

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Report Illegal Firearms Possession
DATE/TIME:	Tuesday, September 11, 2018
LOCATION:	Citywide
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Marc Amon
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Marc Amon, Crime Reduction Unit [email protected] or 805-678-0319

DETAILS:

Since May of 2017, the Oxnard Police Department and Ventura County Crime Stoppers have collaborated to help stop gun violence by partnering with the community. Crime Stoppers has arranged for community members with information about persons illegally in possession of guns to submit tips anonymously for a cash reward.

On September 5, 2018, at approximately 9:56 PM, officers responded to the 2200 block of Celsius Avenue in reference to an On-Star alert regarding a stolen black 2018 GMC Canyon. Officers arrived on scene and observed a female, Marisela Suarez, taking property from a business and placing it into the stolen vehicle. The driver, Gustavo Aguilar, and passenger, Gabriel Enriquez, were in the business parking lot and fled on foot. Additional officers responded and conducted a search. Neither suspect was located. A loaded 12 gauge shotgun was recovered from the vehicle. Suarez was arrested for an outstanding warrant.

On September 6, 2018, at approximately 12:50 PM, officers responded to a possible domestic incident at Lawnwood Way and Dover Streets. A white Nissan Altima occupied by three males was associated with the incident. Officers located a white Nissan Altima parked at “F” Street and Lawnwood Way, occupied by three subjects. Officers contacted the occupants and found the driver, Gustavo Aguilar, was on parole for felon in possession of ammunition. Aguilar is also a documented gang member in the City of Oxnard. The other two occupants, Mario Sanchez and Jordano Franco, were on probation. During a search, officers located a .25 caliber firearm in the vehicle, as well as a substance suspected to be methamphetamine. Aguilar was arrested for numerous firearm charges including being a felon in possession of a firearm, a felony. Sanchez and Franco were arrested for drug-related charges.

On September 6, 2018, at approximately 9:50 PM, officers in the Special Enforcement Unit conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation at Anchor Avenue and Crossjack Street in Port Hueneme. Christopher Stevens, a passenger in the vehicle, was on probation for felon in possession of ammunition. During a search of Stevens, officers located a loaded .45 caliber handgun and over four ounces of methamphetamine. Stevens is a documented gang member in the City of Oxnard, a convicted felon that has been previously released under California Assembly Bill 109, and has prior convictions for firearms possession and ammunition possession. Stevens was arrested for numerous firearm-related violations as well as possession of methamphetamine for sale.

On September 7, 2018, at approximately 9:00 PM, officers stopped a vehicle in the 1800 block of Claremont Avenue for vehicle code violations. The driver was identified as Emilio Torres along with an adult passenger and a seventeen-year-old juvenile passenger. The juvenile was on probation for possession of firearms with search terms. Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded .380 firearm in the vehicle. Torres admitted to possessing the firearm and was arrested for firearms charges. The juvenile was cited for a probation violation.

On September 7, 2018, at approximately 9:15 PM, officers in the Special Enforcement Unit stopped a vehicle in the area of San Mateo at DuPont Avenue for a traffic violation. Officers detected an odor of alcohol from the vehicle. Several documented gang members were contacted in the vehicle. Two of the occupants, Jorge Garcia and Francisco Suarez, admitted to possessing open containers of alcohol. Officers searched the vehicle. A loaded .45 caliber handgun was located in the vehicle. Suarez was arrested for several firearm-related charges. Garcia was arrested for possession of an alcohol container in a vehicle.

On September 8, 2018 ,at approximately 12:38 AM, officers in the Special Enforcement Unit stopped a vehicle in the 1000 block of Evanston Place. The driver, Jesus Villafana, was on probation with search terms. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle. A passenger, Cristobal Gonzalez, admitted to possessing a firearm. Officers located a loaded .357 revolver in Gonzalez’s possession. Villafana and Gonzalez are documented gang members in the City of Oxnard. Gonzalez was arrested for numerous firearms violations.

On September 9, 2018, at approximately 2:49 PM, officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation in the 100 block of Princeton Avenue. Officers contacted the driver, Rafael Martinez, who told officers he had a handgun in his vehicle. During a search officers located a firearm concealed in the vehicle. Martinez was arrested for several firearm-related charges.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gun violence through public education and enforcement. As always, we continue to encourage residents to be “Partners in Public Safety” and anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600 or in case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

How can you report an illegal firearm possession?

Contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477), Text “BUSTED” plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or visit their website at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/. Remember to mention the code “OPDGUNS” to make sure your tip is routed directly to the Oxnard Police Department “Break the Silence! Stop Gun Violence!” Program. You can also visit www.OxnardPD.org and click the Crime Stoppers tab on the home page or call the Gun and Gang Hotline at (805) 982-7043.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 11, 2018 / 1549 Hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Firearm Arrest

DATE/TIME:

9/9/18, 2:49 p.m.

LOCATION:

100 block of Princeton Avenue

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Rafael Martinez, age 37, Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Robin Whitney, Commander

[email protected]

(805) 385-7746

DETAILS:

On September 9, 2018, at approximately 2:49 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation in the 100 block of Princeton Avenue, in Oxnard. Officers contacted the driver, Rafael Martinez, who told officers he had a handgun in his vehicle. During a search, officers located a firearm concealed in the vehicle.

Prior to the traffic stop, officers observed Martinez passing in front of Rio Lindo Elementary School. Martinez was arrested for 626.9 PC, possession of a concealed firearm within a school zone (felony), and 25400(a)(1) PC, possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle (misdemeanor).

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 9, 2018 at 1530 hours.

INCIDENT:

Gang Member in Possession of a Loaded Firearm and Ammunition

DATE/TIME:

September 8, 2018 / 12:45 a.m.

LOCATION:

1000 Block of Evanston Place

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Cristobal Gonzalez, 18 Years Old, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Martin Cook, Senior Officer

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Christopher Williams, Commander

[email protected]

805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On September 8, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle stopped at the 1000 block of Evanston Place, Oxnard. The driver of the vehicle, Jesus Villafana, was found to be on probation for Attempted Second Degree Robbery. Also contacted in the vehicle were Cristobal Gonzalez (18) and a 13 year old juvenile.

During a search of the vehicle, Gonzalez was found in possession of a loaded .357 magnum revolver. Villafana and Gonzalez are documented Southside gang members in the City of Oxnard. Gonzalez was arrested for numerous firearms violations.

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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 8, 2018 / 0210 hours

INCIDENT:

Gang Member in Possession of a Loaded Firearm

DATE/TIME:

September 7, 2018 / 9:00 p.m.

LOCATION:

1800 block Claremont Street, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Emilio Torres, 20 Years Old, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

[email protected]

805-385-7746

DETAILS:

On September 7, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for vehicle code violations in the 1800 block of Claremont Street in Oxnard. Officers learned that the driver, Torres, is a documented gang member. Also in the vehicle was an adult male and a juvenile male. The male juvenile was on probation with search terms for firearms; officers searched the vehicle pursuant to the search terms.

During the search of the vehicle officers located a loaded .380 caliber handgun under one of the vehicle’s seats. Torres was arrested for possessing a concealed firearm in a vehicle; a felony.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 8, 2018 / 1:15AM