OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 28, 2018 / 3:12 A.M.
LOCATION:	Robert Ave and Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ismael Romero, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander [email protected] 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On May 28, 2018, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department attempted to contact a suspicious subject in the area of Robert Ave and Oxnard Blvd in the City of Oxnard. The subject fled on foot and was captured after a foot chase. The subject was identified as 21 year old Oxnard resident Ismael Romero. Romero was found to be in possession of live ammunition. K9 Officer Moses Martinez and K9 “Leo” responded and assisted with searching the area for property discarded by Romero during the foot chase. “Leo” located a loaded handgun in the area. Officers were able to tie the discarded handgun to Romero. Romero was arrested for various felony firearms 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: May 28, 2018, at 4:30 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member with a Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME:	May 28, 2018 / 2:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	200 block Cuesta Del Mar Dr, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Eddie Sanchez, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander [email protected] 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On May 28, 2018, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were conducting directed enforcement in the area of the 200 block of Cuesta Del Mar Dr in Oxnard. They contacted Eddie Sanchez, 23 year old Oxnard resident, in the north alley. He was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. Sanchez was also found to be a documented Oxnard gang member. He was arrested for various felony firearms charges.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 28, 2018, at 3:30 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5/25/18
LOCATION:	Edison Drive at McWane Blvd, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Fonseca, 29-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Luis McArther, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 5/25/2018 at approximately 8:00 pm, an Oxnard Police Department officer was patrolling the area of Edison Drive and McWane Blvd. when he heard several shots fired and observed a vehicle leaving the area. The officer stopped the vehicle. The driver, Jose Fonseca, immediately admitted to possessing a firearm. A search revealed a semi-automatic handgun and live ammunition. Subsequent investigation revealed that the firearm was stolen out of Ventura, CA.

Fonseca was arrested and booked into Ventura County Jail for possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle, possession of a stolen firearm and negligent discharge of a firearm.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department or Ventura County Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 25, 2018 at 10:33 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	May 24, 2018 / 4:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	1600 block of North Rose Ave.
VICTIM:	Withheld pending notification to family
VEHICLE(S):	1998 Dodge Ram pickup
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805)385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On Thursday, May 24, 2018, at approximately 4:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a traffic collision in the 1600 block of North Rose Ave. Officers located a green 1998 Dodge Ram pickup truck in the center divider across from St. Johns Medical Center. Officers determined that the vehicle had been traveling southbound on Rose Ave. at a high rate of speed. For reasons that are unknown, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a palm tree in the center divider.

The driver of the vehicle, a 30-year-old male Oxnard resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 2-year-old male child was located in the front passenger’s seat secured in a child-seat. Oxnard Fire Department and Gold Coast Ambulance personnel immediately tended to the child. The child was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. Fortunately, it was determined that the child only suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision.

The names of the victim and child are being withheld pending notification to family.

All southbound traffic on Rose Ave. was closed from Gonzales Rd. for several hours while Oxnard Police Department Traffic Officers conducted their investigation. The roadway has since been reopened.

Officers believe speed and alcohol may have been factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has information regarding the collision is asked to contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805)385-7749 or via email [email protected]

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5-24-18 / 9:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

***Update****

All roadways are open now. Thank you for your patience.

INCIDENT:	Single Vehicle Traffic Collision- Road Closure
DATE/TIME:	5/24/18, 0402 hrs.
LOCATION:	1600 block of Rose Avenue
PREPARED BY:	Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant (805) 385-7771

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently on-scene of a single vehicle fatal traffic collision in the 1600 block of Rose Avenue, south of Gonzales Road. As a result of the collision, northbound and southbound lanes of Rose Avenue from Gonzales Road to Cesar Chavez Avenue will remain closed for several hours. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/24/18, 5:04am hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation; Suspects Arrested

DATE/TIME:

May 20, 2018, at approximately 3:51 A.M.

LOCATION:

1000 Block of Bard Road, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Hispanic Male, 26-year old Oxnard Resident (Name withheld pending notification of family)

SUSPECT(S):

Hispanic Male Juvenile, 15-years old, Oxnard Resident

Hispanic Male Juvenile, 16-years old, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669

[email protected]

DETAILS: On May 20, 2018, at approximately 3:51 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to an assault victim in the 1000 block of East Bard Road. When police officers arrived on scene, they located a victim lying on the sidewalk. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived at the scene and attempted to render aid to the victim. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

An Oxnard police officer responding to the incident located a vehicle that was described as being involved in the assault. The vehicle was occupied by a Hispanic male adult, a 15-year old Hispanic male juvenile, and a 16-year old Hispanic male juvenile. Major Crimes detectives responded to the scene and interviewed the occupants of the vehicle. Detectives also interviewed a person that witnessed the assault. Ultimately, detectives arrested the two juveniles and charged them with murder. The juveniles were transported to the Ventura County Juvenile Hall Facility. The male adult was released pending further investigation by detectives.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. 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: May 20, 2018, at approximately 12:30 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Domestic Violence Suspect in Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2018 at 9:55 p.m.
LOCATION:	1900 Block of Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Roman Celis, 27 year old Oxnard, CA resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez, 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Edgar Fernandez, 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On 5/16/18, at approximately 9:55 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a call of a domestic violence incident which occurred in the area of Riverpark Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue. Officers made contact with the female victim and observed several injuries to her face and body. The suspect, Roman Celis, had fled the area prior to the officer’s arrival.

Officers were able to locate an address where Celis lived and attempted to make contact with him. Upon arrival, they observed Celis in a parked vehicle in the parking lot of his apartment complex. He appeared to be asleep. Officers also observed a handgun on the driver seat, next to Celis. Officers were able to safely recover the firearm without waking up Celis. After retrieving the firearm, Celis was woken up and he became resistive. Celis was eventually subdued and taken into custody without further incident. Celis was also found to be in possession of narcotics.

Celis was subsequently charged with numerous violations, including, felony domestic violence, being a felon in possession of a loaded firearm, numerous drug charges and resisting arrest.

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 at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 17, 2018, at 4:00 a.m.

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle

DATE/TIME:

May 15, 2018 @ 8:20 a.m.

LOCATION:

Oxnard Boulevard @ Orchard Place

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Alex Bustillos, 23 year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Kevin Baysinger, Commander

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Cmdr. Kevin Baysinger; [email protected]

805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On May 15, 2018, at approximately 8:20 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Oxnard Boulevard and Orchard Place for a traffic violation.

Officers contacted the driver, Alex Bustillos, and learned that he was on active probation with search terms. During the investigation, Officers conducted a probation search and located a loaded, concealed handgun in the vehicle. Bustillos was also found to be in possession of narcotics.

Bustillos was arrested for felony charges of being in possession of a concealed loaded firearm within a vehicle, being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and possessing a controlled substance with a firearm.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 15, 2018 / 12:30PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Announce the Arrest of Homicide Suspect
DATE/TIME:	April 22, 2018, at Approximately 8:00 P.M.
LOCATION:	2900 Block of Ocean Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Jose Luis Lopez, 22-year old Port Hueneme Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jorge Francisco Ortega, 20-year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680 [email protected]

DETAILS:

(Oxnard, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department has arrested a suspect in the murder of 22-year old Jose Luis Lopez, a resident of the City of Port Hueneme.

On April 22, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the 2900 block of Ocean Drive. When the police officers arrived at the scene, they located 22-year old Jose Lopez suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene and attempted to render aid. Unfortunately, Lopez was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to lead the investigation. Since the murder of Jose Lopez, Major Crimes Detective diligently and thoroughly investigated the case. During the investigation, detectives determined that Lopez’ murder was gang-motivated.

On May 9, 2018, in the early morning hours, police officers and detectives from the Oxnard Police Department and the Ventura Police Department served several search warrants in the City of Oxnard. The search warrant operation was directly related to the homicide investigation. Detectives seized additional evidence and gathered more information during the search warrant operation.

Based on the information and evidence gathered during the investigation thus far, Major Crimes Detectives were able to identify 20-year old Jorge Francisco Ortega, an Oxnard resident, as a suspect in the case. On May 11, 2018, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Major Crimes Detectives arrested Ortega and charged him with murder. At the time of his arrest, Ortega was in custody at Ventura County Jail on charges unrelated to the homicide investigation. Ortega will remain in custody with no bail.

Major Crimes Detectives will continue to investigate the murder of Jose Lopez. Detectives anticipate additional arrests as the investigation moves forward.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases. Anyone that has information on the murder of Jose Lopez is asked to contact Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7680.

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: May 11, 2018, at approximately 3:00 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	19^th Annual Memorial Ceremony
DATE/TIME:	May 16, 2018 at 1030 Hours
LOCATION:	251South C St. Oxnard CA 93030
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff 805 385 8300 [email protected]

The Oxnard Police Department will be hosting its 19^th Annual Memorial Event on May 16, 2018 at 1030 hours. The Department welcomes the public to attend and celebrate the lives of seven Oxnard officers who lost their lives while in the line of duty. The Oxnard Police Department hosts this event every year with officers, families and the community attending.

The names of the officers that will be honored are;

Deputy Constable Andrew McNaughton ..EOW March 23, 1906

Constable William E. Kelley…………….. EOW August 20, 1921

Officer Albert Gasperetti………………….EOW April 15, 1956

Officer Frederick J. Clark…………………EOW October 12, 1971

Senior Officer John Adair…………………EOW October 7, 1980

Officer James E. O’Brien…………………EOW December 2, 1993

Officer James R. Jensen, Jr…………..…EOW March 13, 1996