INCIDENT:

Wanted Gang Member Arrested

DATE/TIME:

October 5, 2018 / 4:05 p.m.

LOCATION:

Channel Islands Blvd. @ Bolker Way

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Ronald Amesquita, 25 Years Old, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Robert Flinn, Sergeant

[email protected]

805-385-7600

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Christopher Williams, Commander

[email protected]

805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On October 5, 2018 at approximately 4:05 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Channel Islands Blvd. @ Victoria Ave. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Ronald Amesquita. He is identified as an active gang member in the City of Oxnard and was known to have an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. Amesquita fled in his vehicle from officers to the area of Channel Islands Blvd. and Bolker Way where he fled on foot after colliding with a parked vehicle. Pursuing officers were able to apprehend Amesquita without incident. He was arrested for his outstanding felony warrant, evading police, fleeing the scene of an accident and resisting arrest.

Amesquita has an extensive history of arrests. Some of his arrests include assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, vehicle theft, evading police and attempting to escape from custody.

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: October 6^th, 2018 / 5:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member/ Prohibited Person in Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Ammunition and Methamphetamine, Heroin and Xanax for Sale
DATE/TIME:	October 4^th, 2018 / 4:05 p.m.
LOCATION:	Pacific Coast Highway and Hueneme Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Viveros, 28 Years Old, Oxnard 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 October 4^th, at approximately 4:05 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle stopped near the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway and Hueneme Road. Jose Viveros, the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance. During a search of the vehicle for additional contraband, Viveros was found in possession of a loaded .45 caliber Glock 30 handgun, approximately two and a half ounces of methamphetamine, one-third of an ounce of heroin, numerous Xanax pills, a police radio scanner, controlled substance paraphernalia and a large amount of cash. Viveros is a documented gang member in the City of Oxnard, has prior convictions for possession of ammunition and possession of controlled substances for sale which makes him a prohibited person. Viveros was arrested for numerous firearms violations, possession of methamphetamine, heroin and Xanax for sale and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Auto Theft Suspects Arrested Throughout Oxnard As Oxnard Police Continue To Combat Vehicle Thefts
DATE/TIME:	10/03/18, 10:26 a.m. 10/03/18, 4:00 p.m. 10/04/18, 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	1000 block South Oxnard Boulevard Patterson Road / Wooley Road Pleasant Valley Road / Hailes Road
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Aguilar, 36 years old David Thornsberry, 33 years old Felipe De Los Reyes, 28 years old
PREPARED BY:	Crystal Walker, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective [email protected] or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department has been making strides in combating a recent increase in stolen vehicles. In the last two days, officers following up on three separate auto theft investigations have made arrests on all three cases.

On 10/03/18, at approximately 10:26 a.m., officers located a stolen 1997 Nissan Sentra in the 1000 block of South Oxnard Blvd. The driver, Luis Aguilar, 36 years old, was contacted and arrested for vehicle theft, receiving stolen property, driving with a suspended license and an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Aguilar’s criminal history shows that he has been previously arrested for narcotics violations and domestic violence.

At approximately 4:00 p.m., on the same day, officers were conducting a follow-up investigation of a stolen Ford pick-up truck. During the follow up investigation, officers were able to identify the suspect as David Thornsberry, 33 years old. Thornsberry was contacted by Oxnard Police Auto Theft Investigators and was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and narcotics violations.

On 10/04/18, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers located a stolen GMC Sierra pick-up truck in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Hailes Road. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and arrested the driver, Felipe De Los Reyes, 28 years old. De los Reyes was taken into custody for vehicle theft, possession of stolen property and for possession of a controlled substance. It was discovered that De Los Reyes had been arrested in early September for vehicle theft and was released fourteen days later after serving his sentence. He has a criminal history of narcotics and DUI.

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 Enrique Alvarez at (805) 385-7664.

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: 10/04/18, 4:30 p.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Habitual Criminal Offenders in Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Arrested by Oxnard Police.
DATE/TIME:	10/02/18, 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Blvd. / Gisler Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Stephen Talley, 48 years old Anitta Talley, 47 years old
PREPARED BY:	Crystal Walker, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Enrique Alvarez, Detective [email protected] or (805) 385-7664

DETAILS:

On 10/02/18 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Oxnard Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of the city of Port Hueneme.

The driver of the stolen vehicle was identified as Anitta Talley, 48 years old and the passenger was identified as her husband, Stephen Talley, 47 years old. They were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, receiving stolen property and narcotics violations.

Both Anitta Talley, and her husband Stephen Talley, are serious habitual offenders with lengthy criminal records. Stephen Talley, at the time of this arrest, was out on bail from a previous stolen vehicle arrest that occurred in August of 2018. Since June 2018, Stephen Talley has been arrested four times in Oxnard for being in possession of a stolen vehicle. In past arrests, he has been found to be in possession of items connected to identity theft and fraud.

Anitta Talley has a criminal record that includes several arrests for identity theft and burglary related charges. She has been contacted/arrested with her husband several times in the past few months.

Due to the Talley’s, untiring desire to continue to victimize residents of the city of Oxnard, Detectives from the Auto Theft Task Force requested that their bail be increased.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/03/18, 1015

/25097-2/

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrests
DATE/TIME:	Monday, October 1, 2018 and Tuesday, October 2, 2018
LOCATION:	700 block of Hueneme Road, Rose Ave. and Emerson, Saviers Rd. and Bryce Canyon Ave.
VICTIM(S):	Names Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Rubiel Juarez-Garcia, 26-year-old Oxnard resident Augustine Frenes, 20-year-old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	Names Withheld
VICTIM VEHICLE:	1997 Honda Accord 2015 Honda Odyssey
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Crime Reduction Sergeant [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Enrique Alvarez [email protected]

DETAILS:

On October 1, 2018, at approximately 10:40 p.m., a patrol sergeant stopped a stolen 2015 Honda Odyssey in the 700 block of W. Hueneme Rd. The driver, 26-year-old Rubiel Juarez-Garcia, was arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle. Juarez-Garcia was in the company of an adult female who was also arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Juarez-Garcia was arrested less than a month ago in possession of another stolen vehicle.

At approximately 11:30 p.m., a second stolen vehicle was pursued by a patrol officer in the area of Rose Avenue and Emerson Avenue. The officer canceled the pursuit due to the dangerous conditions created by the suspect driver. The vehicle was recovered unoccupied a few minutes later. This investigation is ongoing.

At approximately 2:20 a.m., a third stolen vehicle, a 1997 Honda Accord, was located in the area of Saviers Road and Bryce Canyon Avenue. The vehicle evaded officers but was spotted by private security officers on patrol in the 300 block of E. Poplar Street. Augustine Frenes, a 20-year-old Oxnard resident, was arrested for being in possession of the stolen vehicle. Frenes has been arrested five times in the last year which included four counts of robbery.

Approximately 75 vehicles in Oxnard were stolen in September 2018. During that same time period, approximately 30 arrests were made in direct connection to the vehicle thefts. Despite the high number of arrests, there is still an approximate 14% rise in auto thefts compared to last year.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind residents of the following tips to prevent vehicle thefts:

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 and 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: October 2, 2018 / 1100 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felon in possession of a Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	9/30/18; 5:20PM
LOCATION:	J Street @ Kamala Street
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Charles Taitai, 34 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Brandon Ordelheide
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brandon Ordelheide [email protected] 805-385-7746

DETAILS:

On September 30, 2018 at about 5:20PM, officers responded to a radio call regarding a brandishing of a firearm. An alert Oxnard Police Officer located the suspect vehicle driving in the area. Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop and contacted the driver, Charles Taitai. During the investigation, officers located a firearm in the vehicle.

Charles Taitai, a 34 year old Oxnard resident, is a convicted felon and was arrested for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, a felony.

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: September 30, 2018 / 7:00PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	9/29/18; 11:20PM
LOCATION:	Alleyway of 1965 San Gorgonio Ave
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Antonio Alarcon, 24 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Mike Thomas
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Mike Thomas [email protected] 805-385-7746

DETAILS:

On September 29, 2018 at about 11:20PM, officers were frequent patrolling the alleyway of 1965 San Gorgonio Ave and contacted a group of subjects. Several of the subjects fled from Officers. One subject was detained and found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun.

Antonio Alarcon, a 24 year old Oxnard resident, was arrested for possessing a loaded firearm, a misdemeanor and possession a high capacity magazine.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 29, 2018 / 11:45PM

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Illegal Gaming Machine Distribution Arrest

DATE/TIME:

9/26/18 at 1530

LOCATION:

1200 block Saviers Road

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Guy Sharvit, 28-year-old North Hollywood resident

PREPARED BY:

Sgt. Chris Inglehart

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Sgt. Chris Inglehart, [email protected]

805-385-7778

DETAILS:

On September 25, 2018, the Oxnard Police Department received an anonymous tip that there were illegal gaming machines located inside a business in the 1200 block of Saviers Road. Officers investigated and located two illegal gaming machines. The investigation revealed that a male subject, unrelated to the business, delivered and maintained the machines as well as collected the money from them on a regular basis. The machines were seized.

On September 26, 2018 at 3:00 pm officers patrolling the area located the male subject suspected of distributing the illegal gaming machines. He was identified as North Hollywood resident Guy Sharvit. Sharvit’s vehicle was searched and found to contain another gaming machine, keys associated with the gaming machines, and over $5400 in cash.

Officers learned of other possible locations with illegal gaming machines and contacted those businesses. Four more illegal gaming machines were located in three additional businesses; all four machines were tied to Sharvit.

Sharvit was arrested and booked at Ventura County Jail for possession/control of an illegal gaming machine and conspiracy to commit crimes.

The investigation is on-going. If anyone has information regarding this incident or the location of any gaming machines (pictured below), they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 26, 2018 at 9:33 pm

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspect arrested for forcible rape
DATE/TIME:	September 25, 2018, 2:55 p.m.
LOCATION:	Ventura County Jail, East Valley Station 2101 East Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks
VICTIM (S):	Adult female (Identity withheld per California Penal Code section 293)
SUSPECT (S):	Victor Manuel Ortiz, 31-year-old Tarzana, CA Resident
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 385-7756
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sharon Giles, Commander [email protected] (805) 385-7620

DETAILS:

On March 19, 2018 at approximately 12:50 p.m., an adult female victim contacted the Oxnard Police Department. She reported that she was sexually assaulted inside a residence in the city of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit (“FPU”) responded to the call for service and took over the criminal investigation. The suspect was identified as Victor Manuel Ortiz, a 31-year old Tarzana resident.

After several months of investigation by the FPU, the case was presented to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for filing. A warrant for the arrest of Ortiz was issued.

At approximately 3:00 p.m. on September 25, 2018, Ortiz turned himself in at the Ventura County Sheriff Department’s East Valley Station. He was booked for: 261(a)(2) PC (Forcible rape), 288a(a) PC (Forcible oral copulation), and 289(a)(1)(A) PC (Forcible digital penetration). Ortiz’ bail was set at $100,000.

If anyone has further information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Adair at (805) 385-7663. 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 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477). You can also visit the Ventura County Crime Stoppers website at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 25, 2018 / 5:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	September 24, 2018 / 7:56 p.m.
LOCATION:	Featherstone St. at San Gorgonio Ave.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Joshua Bracamontes, 25-year-old, Oxnard resident Nathan Saffa, 24-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 September 24, at approximately 7:56 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit contacted occupants in a vehicle in the 300 blk. of Featherstone St. The occupants were removed from the vehicle and the driver, Joshua Bracamontes, was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. Bracamontes was charged with being in possession of a loaded firearm while not being the registered owner (felony) in addition to other firearms violations.

A passenger in the vehicle, Nathan Saffa, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and narcotic paraphernalia.

Joshua Bracamontes