OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Investigators Seek Information in Homicide Case

DATE/TIME:

June 25, 2016, at approximately 10:50 P.M.

LOCATION:

The alley of the 1300 block of South “C” Street, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

David Garcia, 21-year old Oxnard resident (see picture below)

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Steven Ramirez II (805) 385-7760

steven.ramirez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, CA.) – Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is seeking information regarding the murder of 21-year old David Garcia.

On June 25, 2016, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the alley of the 1300 block of South “C” Street. When the police officers arrived on scene, they found David Garcia lying in the alley. Garcia had been shot and was mortally wounded. The Oxnard Fire Department and Gold Coast Ambulance arrived on scene and rendered aid. Unfortunately, Garcia was declared deceased at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the scene and conducted the initial investigation. Subsequently, the Major Crimes Unit took over the case and is leading the investigation.

Since the night of the murder, investigators have received valuable information and “tips” that have assisted in moving the investigation forward. Recently, new information has come forward that has helped investigators who are actively working this investigation. Based on this new information, Major Crimes Investigators believe there are additional people in the community that have intimate knowledge of the murder of David Garcia. Investigators will continue to pursue the various leads and “tips” that are provided to investigators.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction in homicide cases. Investigators are requesting that anyone with information on the murder of David Garcia 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: December 16, 2017, 8:30 A.M.

David Garcia

INCIDENT:

Person Arrested with a Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle

DATE/TIME:

December 15, 2017 / 9:52 p.m.

LOCATION:

Perkins Road at McWane Boulevard

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Mark Garganta, 21-year-old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

David Walker, Sergeant

David.Walker@oxnardpd.org

(805) 385-7600

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

David Walker, Sergeant

David.Walker@oxnardpd.org

(805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On December 15, 2017, at approximately 9:52 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were checking the area of Perkins Road and McWane Boulevard related to an earlier call for service. A vehicle was located in the area and detained for a vehicle code violation.

As officers approached the vehicle, they saw that the right front passenger, 21-year-old Oxnard resident Mark Garganta, had a 9mm semi-automatic pistol concealed on the floorboard near his feet. Officers immediately took Garganta into custody and determined that the pistol was loaded with several rounds of ammunition.

The vehicle was later searched and several additional rounds of ammunition for the pistol were found. Garganta is a convicted felon who is prohibited by law from possessing firearms. Garganta was arrested for various firearms and other related charges and later booked into the Ventura County Jail for the violations.

Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	December 16, 2017 / 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is Arresting Drunk Drivers This Holiday Season

Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

This holiday season, The Oxnard Police Department will work around the clock to keep drivers and passengers safe as they search for impaired drivers. From December 15, 2017, through January 1, 2018, law enforcement is partnering with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization to get impaired drivers off the street and to spread the word about this dangerous crime.

As part of the holiday enforcement campaign period, police, sheriff and the CHP will be deploying DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols during the upcoming 18-day DUI crackdown throughout the region. The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on December 16, 2017, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The Oxnard Police Department will also be conducting DUI Saturation Patrols on the weekends leading up to the New Year, including New Year’s Eve.

Driving under the influence of alcohol can have deadly, devastating consequences. Nationally in 2016, 37,461 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes, and 28 percent (10,497) died in crashes where a driver had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the limit of .08. California reported 1,059 DUI deaths at .08 or above.

In recent years, California has seen an increase in drug-impaired driving crashes. The Oxnard Police Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana use can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

“Two simple words can keep your holiday festivities safe – plan ahead,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “Before you head out to any celebration, plan how you are getting home safely. If you are drinking, that means knowing what sober driver or service you will be using.”

Drivers are encouraged to download the Designated Driver VIP, or “DDVIP,” free mobile app for Android or iPhone. The DDVIP app helps find nearby bars and restaurants that feature free incentives for the designated sober driver, from free non-alcoholic drinks to free appetizers and more.

Funding for these DUI operations is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/15/17 9:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard’s First Responders Join Target at the Collection to Host the Seventh Annual Heroes and Helpers Event
DATE/TIME:	December 14, 2017, 8:00 am
LOCATION:	Target, 2850 N Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93036
PREPARED BY:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager (805) 342-8292 melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager (805) 342-8292 melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org

(OXNARD, Calif) –

The Oxnard Police and Fire Department, in conjunction with Target at the Collection, were proud to host the Seventh Annual Heroes & Helpers event. The Heroes & Helpers program fosters strong community relationships by pairing public safety officials with youth to shop for the children’s families during the holidays. This year, thirty (30) well deserving children from the Oxnard School District were chosen to shop with our first responders and Target team members. Students were selected by the School Resource Officers in partnership with the school principals and counselors. Students had a special meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus before enjoying a $200 shopping spree.

This event could not be made possible without the generous donations of sponsors and volunteers. We thank our partners in public safety: Target at the Collection, Oxnard Peace Officers Association, Oxnard Firefighters Association, National Latino Peace Officers Association, and GEM Mortgage for their dedication to the youth in our community.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 14, 2017 at 7:15 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon Knife
DATE/TIME:	December 12, 2017, 5:55 p.m.
LOCATION:	500 block S. ‘K’ Street
VICTIM (S):	Albert Delgado, 35 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122

DETAILS:

On December 12, 2017, at 5:55 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 500 block of S. ‘K’ Street. Officers located Delgado (victim) who suffered three (3) non-life threatening stab wounds. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance where he underwent surgery and is currently in stable condition. The Oxnard Violent Crimes Unit is currently investigating the circumstances of the attack.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Elderly Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	12/09/17; 1120 hours
LOCATION:	1400 W. Gonzales Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Refugio Soria, 82 years
PREPARED BY:	Mike Thomas, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo Miranda (805) 385-7746 Eduardo.Miranda@OxnardPD.Org

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing dependent adult male. Mr. Refugio Soria, 82 years old, walked away from his care home in the 1400 Block of West Gonzales Road, Oxnard, around 11:20 AM this morning. Mr. Soria is described as a Hispanic male, 5’-04” tall and weighs approximately 200 lbs. He was wearing a dark grey jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes. If you see Mr. Soria, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740. See the attached photograph of Mr. Soria.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 9, 2017 @ 1400 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Oxnard Stabbing Victim Dies

DATE/TIME:

December 5, 2017 at approximately 11:30 P.M.

LOCATION:

300 block of North Rose Avenue

VICTIM(S):

Jesus Pizano, 26-year old Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669

ken.tougas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – On December 5, 2017, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a report of a stabbing victim in the 300 block of North Rose Avenue. The police officers arrived on scene and located the victim, 26-year old Jesus Pizano, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Pizano was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center and listed in critical condition. Despite the life-saving efforts of the medical staff, Pizano died on December 8, 2017, at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Pizano’s death is being investigated as a homicide. The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. Detectives advise there is no clear motive at this time.

This is Oxnard’s fifteenth (15) homicide of the year.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction in homicide cases. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged 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: December 10, 2017 at approximately 5:30 .P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon Knife
DATE/TIME:	December 5, 2017, 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	300 block N. Rose Avenue
VICTIM (S):	Jesus Pizano, 26 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122

DETAILS: On December 5, 2017, at 11:30 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 300 block of N. Rose Avenue. Officers located Pizano (victim) who suffered three (3) life threatening stab wounds. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance where he underwent emergency surgery and is currently in critical condition. The Oxnard Violent Crimes Unit is currently investigating the circumstances of the attack.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery & Burglary Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 5, 2017 at 2:43 pm
LOCATION:	201 W. Vineyard, Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S):	Names withheld
SUSPECT:	Mathana Barry Carroll, age 26, no current address
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jon Keller (805) 385-7600, jon.keller@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Brett Smith (805) 797-7995, brett.smith@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On December 5, 2017, at 2:43 pm, Oxnard Police Officers responded to an attempt armed robbery of a mail carrier in the apartment complex near 201 W. Vineyard. Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle burglary in the same area. Additionally, a second robbery victim arrived and provided a description of the suspect. The same suspect description was given for each incident.

Officers immediately searched the surrounding area and contacted Mathana Barry Carroll attempting to leave the complex on foot. Carroll was detained and found in possession of a backpack containing a replica firearm and stolen property from the crimes. The victims were able to identify the suspect and recover their stolen property.

Carroll was booked into Ventura County Jail for armed robbery, auto burglary, criminal threats, brandishing a replica firearm, and a violation of probation- Carroll is currently on probation under the PRO (Post Release Offender) program.

Anyone with additional information may contact Sergeant Brett Smith at (805) 797-7995 or email: brett.smith@oxnardpd.org

Anonymous information can be sent to Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 or at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 5, 2017 / 8:30 pm

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Continued Traffic Signal Outages
DATE/TIME:	12/5/2017; 4:00pm
LOCATION:	Auto Center Drive and Rice Avenue Gonzales Road at Rice Avenue Rice Avenue at Latigo Avenue Gonzales Road at Solar Drive Gonzales Road at Williams Drive Ventura Road at Bevra Avenue Pacific Avenue at Wooley Road Wooley Road at Saviers Road Oxnard Boulevard at Wooley Road (Five Points Intersection) Wooley Road at C Street (Five Points Intersection) Seventh Street at Ventura Road Date Street at Oxnard Boulevard
PREPARED BY:	Commander Denise Shadinger denise.shadinger@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Commander Mike Adair mike.adair@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7778

DETAILS: As a result of power outages related to the Thomas Fire, traffic signals at the following intersections in the city of Oxnard are out or not functioning properly:

Auto Center Drive and Rice Avenue

Gonzales Road at Rice Avenue

Rice Avenue at Latigo Avenue

Gonzales Road at Solar Drive

Gonzales Road at Williams Drive

Ventura Road at Bevra Avenue

Pacific Avenue at Wooley Road

Wooley Road at Saviers Road

Oxnard Boulevard at Wooley Road (Five Points Intersection)

Wooley Road at C Street (Five Points Intersection)

Seventh Street at Ventura Road

Date Street at Oxnard Boulevard

Motorists are asked to avoid the areas, if possible, as traffic is likely to be congested. All intersections normally controlled with a traffic signal should be treated as a four-way stop intersection while the power is out, with each motorist coming to a complete stop before safely entering the intersection.

Edison has not provided an estimated time for power to be restored to the intersections.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/5/17; 4:11pm