OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Violent Home Invasion Assault
DATE/TIME:	June 14, 2018, 2:00 PM
LOCATION:	1300 block Nautical Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 5”10, medium build, thick black mustache, unshaven, acne scarring on face, and a small 1-2 inch black tattoo on left side of neck
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected](805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected](805) 248-9122

DETAILS: On June 12, 2018, at 10:23 AM, the Oxnard Police Department Communications Center received a call of a possible interrupted occupied residential burglary in the 1300 block of Nautical Way, Oxnard. Officers arrived and learned the suspect had entered the victim’s residence while the victim walked to a nearby trash enclosure to discard items from the residence. The victim returned, and observed a male suspect standing in the kitchen. The victim immediately ran into the residence to safeguard the victim’s four-year old son. The suspect retrieved a knife and threatened the victim to not scream, placing the knife to the victim’s throat. The suspect struck the victim several times about her head and face with an unknown object. The victim and the victim’s son were eventually able to flee to a neighbor’s house and call police. The victim’s son was not injured during the incident. Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the scene and are continuing to investigate the circumstances of this violent, and unwarranted assault

The Oxnard Police Department partnered with a sketch artist for public view, that depicts the features of the person who committed this violent assault. If you recognize the person in the sketch, please contact Sergeant Brett Smith at the above number or email.

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.

Brett A. Smith, Sergeant

Oxnard Police Department

Investigation Services Bureau

Violent Crimes Unit

(805) 385-7600

[email protected]

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Investigators Apprehend Stolen Vehicle Suspects
DATE/TIME:	June 14, 2018, at 8:45 A.M.
LOCATION:	2100 Block of North Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Romeo Yere, 42-years old, Oxnard resident Eduardo Magallon 38-years old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Green Honda Civic (stolen)
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Enrique Alvarez
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Enrique Alvarez 805-385-7650

DETAILS:

On June 14, 2018, at approximately 8:45 a.m., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) observed a stolen Honda Civic stopped in the 2100 block of North Ventura Road. Investigators attempted to contact the driver and passenger of the vehicle, at which time both subjects fled the vehicle on foot. The driver, identified as Romeo Yere, was quickly apprehended and taken into custody.

The passenger, Eduardo Magallon, was recognized by investigators as having several outstanding warrants for his arrest. Magallon fled into the adjoining neighborhoods of Windsor North and River Ridge. After a prolonged foot pursuit, Magallon was apprehended in the 2000 block of Mariposa Street.

Romeo Yere was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting arrest. Eduardo Magallon was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle, resisting arrest and for his numerous outstanding warrants. Magallon has an extensive criminal record that includes numerous arrests for auto theft. Romeo Yere and Eduardo Magallon were booked into the Ventura County Main Jail.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force was created to address stolen vehicle issues within the City of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department advises citizens to park their vehicles in well-lit areas, lock their vehicles and use anti-theft devices to secure their vehicles.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 14, 2018, at 2:45 P.M.

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Armed Robbery to Business

DATE/TIME:

June 13, 2018 / 9:05 PM

LOCATION:

Doc’s Meat Market, 2100 block of E. Channel Islands Blvd.

VICTIM(S):

Not Disclosed

SUSPECT(S):

2 Hispanic Males, Ages 16-20 years

LOSS:

Undisclosed Amount of Currency

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Jon Keller , [email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Sergeant Brett Smith, (805) 248-9122 or email [email protected]

DETAILS: On June 13, 2018, at about 9:05 PM, two suspects entered the business and committed an armed robbery. The armed suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 18-20 years old wearing a blue and gray checkered shirt, dark pants and a gray hat. This person was armed with a black handgun. A second Hispanic male, 16-17 years old, wearing a black jacket with white stripes, dark jeans, and a dark hat, assisted in the robbery. Both suspects fled the business on foot and were last seen to the rear of the business.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-13-18 / 10:55 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 12, 2018 / 4:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	2200 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Paul Ramos, 27 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 12, 2018, at approximately 4:00 a.m., an Officer from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. The driver was identified as 27 year old Oxnard resident Paul Ramos and he was found to be driving on a suspended driver’s license from a prior driving under the influence arrest. A loaded .22 caliber firearm was located in the vehicle along with narcotics. Ramos was arrested for various felony firearms and narcotic charges.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7600. 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: June 12, 2018 at 5:17 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Commercial Burglary Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	June 12, 2018 / 02:09 A.M.
LOCATION:	100 Block E. Fifth Street
SUSPECT(S):	Ricardo Carmona, 28 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant 805-256-5121

DETAILS:

On June 12, 2018, at 2:09 A.M., the Oxnard Police Department Communications Center received a burglary alarm from a restaurant in the 100 Block of E. Fifth Street. Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the location to check the business.

Officers arrived on scene and heard objects being broken inside of the business. Several additional officers and a K9 were dispatched to the location. Officers set up a containment around the restaurant when the suspect, Ricardo Carmona, exited the front of the business. Carmona surrendered and was taken into custody without incident. Carmona was charged with commercial burglary.

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 http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

Ricardo Carmona

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Concealed / Stolen Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 11, 2018 / 5:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	Courtland St. at Campbell Wy.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Montoya, 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 June 11, at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit and K-9 unit contacted Joseph Montoya at the intersection of Courtland St. and Campbell Wy. During the contact, the officers discovered that Montoya had a handgun concealed on his person. The officers removed the handgun and Montoya was arrested for possessing a concealed, loaded handgun. Officers conducted a records check on the serial number from the handgun and learned that it had been reported stolen.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement and K-9 Units are 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: June 11, 2018 / 1900 hours

INCIDENT:

Violent Assault with a Shotgun

DATE/TIME:

June 10, 2018, 5:00 PM

LOCATION:

100 block E. Ash Street, Oxnard.

SUSPECT(S):

Hispanic Male, 20 years, thin, black shirt, black hair.

PREPARED BY:

Brett A. Smith, Sergeant

[email protected] (805) 248-9122

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Brett A. Smith, Sergeant

[email protected] (805) 248-9122

DETAILS: On June 10, 2018, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 100 block of Ash Street, Oxnard. The victim suffered from a gunshot wound, and was taken by ambulance to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition. The Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Oxnard Police Arrest 16-Year old for Murder

DATE/TIME:

June 8, 2018, at approximately 8:00 a.m.

LOCATION:

Ventura County Juvenile Hall

VICTIM(S):

Juan Oscar Gutierrez, 44-year old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT(S):

Abraham Luna, 16-year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Steven Ramirez II (805) 385-7760

[email protected]

DETAILS:

Major Crimes Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department have arrested a 16-year old and charged him with the murder of 44-year old Juan Oscar Gutierrez of Oxnard.

The incident occurred on March 19, 2018, at approximately 12:55 p.m. in the north alley of 1001 West Gonzales Road. Oxnard police officers were dispatched to that location in regards to an injured person lying in the alley. Oxnard police officers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene. The victim, later identified as Juan Oscar Gutierrez, was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) in critical condition with a gunshot wound. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, Gutierrez died on March 20, 2018, shortly before 3:00 p.m.

Major Crimes Detectives responded to the crime scene to lead the investigation. From the first day of the investigation, Major Crimes Detectives diligently investigated the shooting searching for information and evidence that would identify the person responsible for the senseless murder of Juan Oscar Gutierrez. During the past 11 weeks, Major Crimes Detectives were able to collect sufficient evidence and information to identify 16-year old Abraham Luna, an Oxnard resident, as the person responsible for killing Juan Oscar Gutierrez.

On June 8, 2018, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Luna was officially arrested and charged with murder. Luna was in custody at Ventura County Juvenile Hall when he was notified of the murder charge. Luna will remain in custody at the Ventura County Juvenile Hall Facility and he is not eligible for bail.

Major Crimes Detectives will continue to search for additional evidence and information in this case. Anyone with information regarding the murder of Juan Oscar Gutierrez is encouraged to contact Detective Steven Ramirez II at (805) 385-7760. 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: June 8, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	June 7, 2018, 7:00 PM
LOCATION:	600 block Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Angel Ramos, 18 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 248-9122

DETAILS:

On June 7, 2018, at 7:00 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Departments Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), K-9 Unit, and Ventura County Sheriff’s Departments Air Unit, located and arrested Angel Ramos for robbery after a lengthy foot pursuit in the 600 block of Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard. The arrest was in response to recent robberies in North Oxnard.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing violent crime in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws. 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:	Be a Good Neighbor– Don’t Use Illegal Fireworks in Oxnard
DATE/TIME:	June 4, 2018
PREPARED BY:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Melissa Valdez (805) 342-8292 [email protected]

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DETAILS:

With the Independence Day Holiday approaching next month, the Oxnard Police & Fire Departments would like to remind the public that ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL in the City of Oxnard. This includes those that are marked “Safe & Sane” and are legally purchased in other cities. Anyone possessing, storing, selling, using, transporting, or handling fireworks is subject to arrest or fines of up to $1,000. The City of Oxnard asks its residents and visitors to be good neighbors by not engaging in illegal fireworks activity.

Be a Good Neighbor

Fireworks are not only dangerous, they are a nuisance in the community. Fireworks can be extremely frustrating for neighbors, especially when homes are close to each other, or when people are trying to sleep. Small children and pets are frightened, and the latter are more likely to panic and escape from their homes. Fireworks pose a risk of injury as well as fire danger, and are responsible for injuries every year. The large influx of fireworks disturbance calls ties up 9-1-1 lines, and also competes with other emergency calls. The City of Oxnard encourages the public to help keep family, friends, and neighbors safe during the Independence Day Holiday by joining the Good Neighbor Campaign. The Good Neighbor Campaign takes a stand against illegal fireworks, and asks residents to BE Courteous, BE Responsible, and Be a Partner with public safety by reporting illegal activity.

Illegal fireworks bring consequences

Under California Health & Safety Code section 12677, it is unlawful for any person to possess dangerous fireworks without holding a valid permit. Any person who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor, and may be punished by a fine ranging from $500 and $1000 and/or imprisonment in the county jail up to a year. (See HSC 12700[a].).

The City of Oxnard has ordinances that prohibit the sale, use, or possession of fireworks within the city, and fines range from $250 to $1,000 per offense. On April 10, 2018, the Oxnard City Council adopted an ordinance that establishes “host liability” for fireworks violations. The ordinance went into effect on May 10, 2018. Under its provisions, property owners, tenants, or hosts can be held liable for the sale, possession, or use of fireworks on their property. Once a “host liability” case is opened, follow-up investigation will be done by Code Compliance or Police Department staff, and the responsible party will receive a citation at a later time.

“The Oxnard Police Department plans a focused enforcement effort for fireworks violations this year,” said Assistant Police Chief Jason Benites. “Police Officers and Code Compliance staff will be stepping up our efforts to hold fireworks offenders accountable. However, we will make efforts to express this to the community in advance, with some hope that the public thinks twice about it. If someone really wants to see fireworks, please consider other options out there, such as the Fireworks by the Sea event at the Channel Islands Harbor.”

Public Outreach

The Police Department will present information about fireworks at the Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Inter Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO). This meeting starts at 7PM, and will be held in the Oxnard City Council Chambers. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Benites added, “We want to let our residents know that fireworks are prohibited in Oxnard, and we will also communicate this through our ongoing and everyday discussions with the community. We also plan to send fireworks information and admonishments out on the Department’s social media platforms, primarily Facebook, Nextdoor.com, Twitter, and the department’s web page (www.OxnardPD.org). People really need to know fireworks not only present a risk of injury and fire, but they simply disturb a lot of people.”

Reporting Fireworks Activity

The Independence Day Holiday is typically one of the busiest days for the Police Department. On the actual 4th of July, it is not unusual for the Oxnard Police Department to receive over 400 fireworks-related calls (441 in 2016, and 428 in 2017) in addition to the nearly one thousand phone calls it normally processes each day. During June and July of 2017, the Police Department’s dispatch center received some 2,033 phone calls that concerned fireworks disturbances. Many of the calls are from frustrated residents. The Police Department would like to provide the public with some reporting options that best address the type of fireworks issue, in hopes of reducing frustration and increasing the Police Department’s ability to address the problem.

To report fireworks disturbances, community members can be Good Neighbors by calling the Police Department’s non-emergency line at (805) 385-7740. Having as much specific information as possible regarding the firework activity, such as an address, suspect description, etc. is most helpful to the response.

To report the ongoing, habitual use of fireworks, the public can contact the Oxnard Police Department Fireworks Hotline at (805) 394-5884, or by email at [email protected]. Tips received through the phone and email hotlines will help the Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing Team better identify fireworks-active areas, and address illegal activity. The hotline can be used through July 4th. Hotline/email tipsters can state that they want to remain anonymous. Police Department staff members will check these tip lines daily and follow up when possible. Please note that these options are not continuously staffed and are for messages only, so they are not intended for disturbances that are in progress.

This week, the City of Oxnard launched a new feature on the Oxnard 3-1-1 app that allows residents to conveniently report fireworks “host liability” violations at specific locations on the internet or via smart phones. With the Oxnard 3-1-1 app, residents can anonymously report, and upload video/photos. Complaints will be reviewed by Code Compliance officers, who will share information with the Police Department. Follow-up will be done on those complaints, which can result in the issuance of citations for fireworks violators, or the property landlord/tenant/host. The Oxnard 3-1-1 app is free, and can be downloaded from Apple’s App Store or on Google Play. It is also available on the City of Oxnard’s website at https://www.oxnard.org/your-service-connection/. Please note that 3-1-1 is not intended for fireworks disturbances that are in progress.

Fireworks disposal

Members of the public who want to dispose of illegal fireworks can stop by any of the Oxnard Fire Department’s eight stations to hand over fireworks without facing penalties:

Station 1: 491 S. K St.
Station 2: 531 E. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Station 3: 150 Hill St.
Station 4: 230 W. Vineyard Ave.
Station 5: 1450 Colonia Rd.
Station 6: 2601 Peninsula Rd.
Station 7: 3300 Turnout Park Circle
Station 8: 3000 S. Rose Ave.

The City encourages the public to enjoy the free annual fireworks show, Fireworks by the Sea, at Channel Islands Harbor. For more information, visit www.channelislandsharbor.org.

Please share this information with your neighbors and your Neighborhood Councils. A little prevention will make our summer holidays more fun!

Be a good neighbor – DON’T USE ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN OXNARD!

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 4, 2018/ 4:00 PM