NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of Stolen Property and Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	September 2, 2017 at 3:34 p.m.
LOCATION:	200 block W. Esplanade Dr.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Christopher Jones, 32-year-old, Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On 9/2/17, at approximately 3:34 p.m., Oxnard officers responded to the 200 block of W. Esplanade Dr. reference a theft of tires from a bicycle. The incident was reported to the police by an alert passerby who saw the suspect removing the tires from a bicycle that was locked to a bicycle rack. The suspect then rode away on a different bicycle. The passerby provided a detailed description to police dispatch and an officer located the suspect nearby. The suspect, identified as Christopher Jones, was found to be on supervised release for theft related charges. The officer searched Jones pursuant to his probation and located a meth pipe. A second officer located the victim who happened to be working in one of the stores.

Jones was found to be in possession of the victim’s tires and wheels. Jones was arrested for possession of narcotic paraphernalia and possession of stolen property. Jones was transported to the Oxnard Police Department and charged with an additional narcotics related charge for bringing methamphetamine into the holding facility.

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: September 2, 2017 / 1950 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, August 31, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DUI Checkpoint Nets Four DUI Arrests

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on August 31, 2017, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. The checkpoint was located southbound Rose Avenue south of Tiesa Lane. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

In recent years, California has seen a disturbing 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 can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.

Studies of California drivers have shown that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol.

The following are the results of the DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint:

1,498 vehicles through the checkpoint
296 vehicles screened
One driver arrested for a misdemeanor warrant
Three DUI drugs- suspects arrested
Two DUI- alcohol arrests
Three drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended
17 citations issued
Two vehicles were towed

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. The feature-packed app even has social media tie-ins and a tab for the non-designated driver to call Uber, Lyft, or Curb.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses that can exceed $10,000 not to mention the embarrassment when friends and family find out.

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting additional DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols in our ongoing commitment to lowering deaths and injuries upon our streets and highways.

The checkpoint was funded 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’.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 08/31/17 11:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest
DATE/TIME:	August 29, 2017, 8:15 PM
LOCATION:	1012 S Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard, CA.
VICTIM(S):	47 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Lea Ann Myers, 41year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Scott Coe, scott.coe@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7796

DETAILS:

On August 29^th, 2017 at around 8:15 PM officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to 1012 South Oxnard Boulevard regarding a stabbing that had just occurred.

When officers arrived they located a 47 year old female suffering from several stab wounds to her upper body. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center in stable condition.

Officers also contacted the suspect Lea Ann Myers at the location. Myers was arrested for attempted murder and transported to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department main jail where she was booked in lieu of $500,000 bail.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Detective Scott Coe 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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 08/30/17 1:45 AM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested for possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle
DATE/TIME:	8/30/17 12:15 PM
LOCATION:	Aster St at “H” St
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Alan Giovanni Quintero, 20 years old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Gregson, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Mike Gregson, Sergeant mike.gregson@oxnardpd.org (805)385-7600

DETAILS:

On 8/30/17, at about 12:15 PM, a concerned citizen called the Oxnard Police Department to report seeing a subject in a vehicle in possession of a handgun. The citizen gave the dispatcher a description of the vehicle and the vehicles license plate number. Patrol Officers in the area located the vehicle parked on Aster Street east of “H” Street. Quintero was contacted near the vehicle and found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. Quintero was also believed to be under the influence of a controlled substance.

Quintero was arrested for firearms related charges and later booked into Ventura County Jail.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/30/17 4:30 PM

INCIDENT:	Cold Case Homicide Arrest
DATE/TIME:	August 29, 2017 / 7:00 AM
LOCATION:	1900 Block Ginger Street
SUSPECT(S):	Fernando Cortez, 45 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jonathan Ballow, 805-288-3289 or jonathan.ballow@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Investigators from the Ventura County Violent Crimes Task Force (VCVCTF) were conducting a joint operation with the Federal Bureau of Investigations reference a cold case homicide which occurred in Salem, Oregon in 1998. Investigators were contacted by the Salem Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit, who requested assistance in locating and identifying a subject of interest in the homicide, who was identified as Fernando Cortez. The VCVCTF was able to locate and identify the subject who was residing in the City of Oxnard under the alias of Moises Garibay.

Investigators from the Salem Police Department issued an arrest warrant for Cortez. On 08/29/2017, at approximately 7:00 AM, investigators from the VCVCTF contacted Cortez in the area of the 1900 block of Ginger Street and took him into custody without incident. Cortez was subsequently booked into the Ventura County Jail for Second-Degree Mur

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:	Robbery Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	August 29, 2017, 7:00 PM
LOCATION:	H Street and Gonzales Road, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Male Juvenile, 17 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Adair, Commander mike.adair@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Michael Velasquez, Detective michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-8287

DETAILS: On August 29, 2017, at approximately 7:00 PM, Oxnard police officers responded to the corner of H Street and Gonzales Road in reference to a robbery with a knife. Officers learned three males approached the victim and one of the males demanded a cellphone while threatening the victim with a knife. The victim feared for his life and gave the suspect a cellular phone. All three subjects then ran from the area.

While a patrol officer was checking the location for the subjects, he noticed the primary suspect who immediately ran from the officer. The officer chased the suspect into an apartment complex on Ginger St. The suspect was found a short time later hiding inside a nearby apartment. He was arrested for the robbery and the stolen property was recovered. The suspect was a male juvenile and he was subsequently booked into the Juvenile Hall for the robbery.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Detective Michael Velasquez at (805) 385-8287. 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.

INCIDENT:	Attempt Murder Arrest
DATE/TIME:	August 29, 2017, 5:30AM
LOCATION:	4800 Block Clover Drive, Oxnard, CA.
VICTIM(S):	57 year old adult male
SUSPECT(S):	Noah Bernal, 21years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Michael Velasquez (805)385-8287 michael.velasquez@oxnardpdo.org

DETAILS:

On August 29, 2017, at approximately 5:30AM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 4800 block of Clover Drive. When Officers arrived on scene they located the victim, a 57 year old male, with a stab wound to his neck. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he underwent emergency surgery and is currently in stable condition.

The suspect, 21 year old Noah Bernal, had fled the scene prior to Officer’s arrival. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to scene to investigate the stabbing.

At approximately 8:30 hours, suspect Bernal returned to the 4800 block of Clover Drive, and was seen on the roof top of a home. VCU investigators immediately responded to the area and located Bernal loitering in the area. Bernal was quickly apprehended by investigators without incident. Bernal was arrested for attempt murder and is currently being held on $500,000 bail at the Ventura County Sheriffs Main Jail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 29, 2017/1:15 PM

INCIDENT:

Gang member arrested with an illegal shotgun

DATE/TIME:

August 26, 2017; 5:00PM

LOCATION:

100 Block of S. Juanita, Oxnard, CA

VICTIM(S):

State of CA

SUSPECT(S):

John Rodriguez (20 years old)

PREPARED BY:

Sr. Officer Jon Wilkie

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Jon Wilkie (805) 385-7644

jon.wilkie@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On August 26, 2017 Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting directed gang enforcement in the Colonia neighborhood.

At approximately 4:00PM hours, SEU officers contacted Colonia gang member John Rodriguez. Rodriguez was found to be on probation and he was escorted to his residence where a probation search was conducted. Officers located a loaded, illegal shotgun in Rodriguez room. Rodriguez was also found to be in possession of narcotics. Rodriguez was arrested without incident and charged with several firearm related violations and possession of narcotics.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 26, 2017/6:00 PM

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Inaugural Downtown Community Car Show

DATE/TIME:

Sunday, August 27, 2017 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

LOCATION:

Oxnard Police Station, 251 S. C Street / 3rd Street

PREPARED BY:

Community Affairs Manager, Melissa Valdez

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Melissa Valdez

melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 342-8292

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is proud to announce its Inaugural Downtown Community Car Show taking place this Sunday, August 27, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will take place in front of the Police Station at 251 South C Street. Join us for an afternoon full of fabulous show cars, food, and the people who serve the community every day. The show will feature unique and one-of-a-kind vehicles, including Oxnard PD’s DRAGG Police Mustangs, police cruisers and special SWAT team vehicles, K-9 Unit, the Stanley Steamer vehicle from the Murphy Auto Museum, and the Lucas Oil Jet Drag cars by Caliente Racing.

The goal of this event is to bring area car enthusiasts together for a chance to show off their vehicles and build stronger community partnerships. The car show proceeds will benefit the DRAGG and PAL programs which serve our youth in Oxnard. The event is free to attend and open to the public. In addition to the show vehicles on display, we will also have vendors from the automotive industry on hand. Special thanks to The Oxnard Peace Officers Association, Borla Exhaust, and State Farm Insurance for proudly sponsoring this event.

Music will be provided by 104.7 Old School Radio so bring the family out to enjoy the show cars and have plenty of family fun.

If you have any questions regarding the Downtown Community Car Show, please contact Community Affairs Manager, Melissa Valdez at melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org or (805) 342-8292.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Pharmacy Burglary
DATE/TIME:	8/24/17; 0232 hours
LOCATION:	Walgreens, 2851 S. Rose Ave.
VICTIM(S):	Walgreens
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Sergeant Jeff.Long@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jeff Long, Sergeant Jeff.Long@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, officers responded to a call of a burglary in progress to the Walgreens located at 2851 S. Rose Ave. Several Oxnard officers arrived within two minutes of the call and observed the suspect vehicle fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. A vehicle pursuit was initiated. Officers pursued the vehicle for several minutes through the Oxnard Plains before the suspect vehicle entered the 101 Fwy. at Santa Rosa Rd. The suspect vehicle exited on Westlake Blvd. The vehicle ran several red lights at a high rate of speed without slowing. Due to public safety concerns, officers slowed for the red lights and temporarily lost the suspect vehicle.

Within a couple minutes, the suspect vehicle was located abandoned in the Westlake area. Several Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived including two K-9’s to assist with the area search. The suspects were not located. The suspect vehicle was recovered and the stolen prescription medication was recovered.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 08/24/2017; 0650 hours