OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Detectives Need Help Identifying a “Person of Interest” in a Homicide Investigation

DATE/TIME:

October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:56 A.M.

LOCATION:

South alley of the 1300 block of Azalea Street

VICTIM(S):

Guillermo Garcia, 27-year old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PERSON OF INTEREST:

Hispanic male, thin build wearing a red and white horizontally striped jacket

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: (Oxnard, Calif) – Detectives need the community’s assistance in identifying a “person of interest” that was seen with a homicide victim minutes before the murder.

On October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:56 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a call of gunshots heard in the 1300 block of Azalea Street. The officers arrived on scene and searched the area. The officers located a Hispanic male, later identified as 27-year old Guillermo Garcia, unresponsive in the alley. Garcia was pronounced deceased at the scene. An autopsy confirmed that Garcia was shot and killed.

Major Crimes Detectives responded to the scene and immediately began their investigation. Detectives canvassed the area and collected surveillance footage. In the footage, detectives observed a person that was with Garcia several minutes prior to his murder. The person is described as a Hispanic male in his mid-20’s with a thin build wearing a red and white horizontally striped jacket (Refer to pictures below). Detectives believe the person in the photographs was an associate of Guillermo Garcia.

Detectives say they need to interview the person depicted in the photographs. Detectives believe the person shown in the photographs can provide valuable information that will assist with the investigation.

If you are the person depicted in the photographs or if you know the person depicted in the photographs, you are asked to call Detective Steve Ramirez at (805) 385-7760. You can also 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: October 24, 2017, 1:30 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention
DATE/TIME:	October 24, 2017, 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Senior Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department Receives Grant For

Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention

The Oxnard Police Department has been awarded a $585,000.00 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcements and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic-related deaths and injuries. The Oxnard Police Department will use the funding as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to keep our roadways safe and improve the quality of life through both enforcement and education.

Oxnard Police Commander Denise Shadinger commented that “through OTS grant funding, the Oxnard Police Department can supplement enforcement and education efforts to make our roadways safer for our community.” Commander Shadinger also expressed gratitude for “the support from OTS and mutual commitment to creating safer roadways for our motorists through collision and impaired driving reduction.”

After falling to a ten year low in 2010, the number of persons killed on roadways has climbed nearly 17 percent across the state, with 3,429 fatalities in 2015. Particularly alarming is the rise in pedestrian and bicycle fatalities that now comprise nearly 25 percent of all traffic deaths, along with the growing dangers of distracting technologies and the emergence of drug-impaired driving. This grant funding will provide opportunities to combat these and other devastating problems such as speeding and crashes at intersections.

“Unsafe behaviors account for 94 percent of traffic crashes,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “This grant emphasizes the two most effective ways to change behaviors – education and enforcement. The Oxnard Police Department, with assistance from the Office of Traffic Safety, will use these tools to help keep Oxnard streets safe.”

Activities that the grant will fund include:

Educational presentations
DUI checkpoints
DUI saturation patrols
Bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement
Motorcycle safety enforcement
Distracted driving enforcement
Seatbelt and child safety seat enforcement
Speed, red light, and stop sign enforcement
Warrant service on multiple DUI offenders

While alcohol remains the worst offender for DUI crashes, the Oxnard Police Department supports the new effort from OTS that aims to drive awareness that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” Prescription medications and marijuana can also be impairing by themselves, or in combination with alcohol, and can result in a DUI arrest.

Funding for this program is from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2017

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:

Scott Brewer, Emergency Services Manager

City of Oxnard

(805) 385-7717, [email protected]

OXNARD, Calif.- The City of Oxnard, in response to the heat wave, will be operating emergency cooling centers throughout the City to help residents beat the heat. Today, temperatures could reach as high as 100 degrees. With high temperatures and humidity, heat can become dangerous, especially for seniors, children, pets, people who work outside, and people with certain health conditions. Staying safe in high heat is important. Follow these simple tips to stay cool:

Drink plenty of cool water! Stay hydrated.
Wear loose, light-colored clothing that will keep you cool. Wear sunscreen and a hat for protection.
Check on neighbors who might be vulnerable to the heat, especially those without air conditioning.
Never leave children or pets in a car – not even for one minute. Temperatures inside a car can quickly skyrocket to deadly levels.
If you work or play outside, take frequent breaks to hydrate and cool off in the shade.
Don’t forget the pets! Keep pets indoors if possible. If kept outside, give them plenty of water and shade to rest in.
Symptoms of heat-related illness include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, muscle cramps, and increased thirst. If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention.
Move to cooler locations that are generally open to the public such as movie theatres, malls, restaurants, or other locations with air conditioners.

If these locations are inaccessible to you the City of Oxnard offers emergency cooling centers where you can beat the heat. These emergency cooling centers are in City facilities. Cooling centers are open and available from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

Oxnard Public Libraries

Main Library- 251 S. A Street, (805) 385-7500
South Oxnard Library- 4300 Saviers Road, (805 ) 385-8129

Recreation Facilities

- - - Colonia Gymnasium (open till 3:00pm)- 195 Marquita St., (805) 385-7966
    - South Oxnard Center-200 Bard Rd., (805) 488-8539

It is requested that residents do not bring large packages, items, or pets to the cooling centers since these items will not be permitted inside the buildings.

Heat-Related Illnesses

High heat can lead to severe health problems. If you experience the following conditions, seek medical attention immediately.

Heat Cramps

Symptoms include muscular pains and spasms, usually in the stomach, arms or leg muscles.
Heat cramps usually result from heavy exertion, such as exercise, during extreme heat.
Although heat cramps are the least severe of all heat-related problems, they are usually the first signal that the body is having trouble coping with hot temperatures. Heat cramps should be treated immediately with rest, fluids and getting out of the heat.
Seek medical attention or call 911 if pain is severe or nausea occurs.

Heat Exhaustion

Symptoms include heavy sweating, pale and clammy moist skin, extreme weakness or fatigue, muscle cramps, headache, dizziness or confusion, nausea or vomiting, fast and shallow breathing, or fainting.
First Aid: Heat exhaustion should be treated immediately with rest in a cool area, sipping water or a sports drink, applying cool and wet cloths.
If left untreated, victims may go into heat stroke.
Seek medical attention if the person does not respond to the above, basic treatment.

Heat Stroke

Symptoms include flushed, hot, moist skin or a lack of sweat, high body temperature, confusion or dizziness, possible unconsciousness, throbbing headache, rapid, or strong pulse.
Heat stroke is the most severe heat-related illness and occurs when a person’s temperature control system, which produces sweat, stops working.
Heat stroke may lead to brain damage and death.
First Aid: Call 911. Move victim to a cool shaded area. Fan the body, and spray body with water.

Staying Healthy and Hydrated

The best way to avoid heat-related illness is to stay hydrated. Make sure you look out for your neighbors in the heat! If you see someone who needs help, contact emergency services by calling 911.

For more information contact Scott Brewer, Emergency Services Manager, at [email protected] or (805) 385-7717.

The City of Oxnard is a full-service general law city incorporated in 1903. Oxnard is the largest and most populous city in the County of Ventura, serving 200,000 culturally diverse residents. Read more about the City of Oxnard at www.oxnard.org. Follow us on social media at www.twitter.com/CityofOxnard (@CityofOxnard), www.facebook.com/CityofOxnard and www.vimeo.com/cityofoxnard.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multi-agency “Notice to Vacate Halaco” Effort
DATE/TIME:	October 19, 2017 @ 6:30 AM
LOCATION:	Halaco site, 6200 Perkins Road, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Assistant Chief Jason Benites (805) 385-7624 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Assistant Chief Jason Benites (805) 385-7624 [email protected]

DETAILS:

During the early morning hours of Thursday, October 19, the Halaco property at 6200 Perkins Road was the focus of a multi-agency effort to begin the process of vacating trespassers. The operation included social service workers to assist Halaco’s inhabitants.

Led by the Oxnard Police Department, a number of agencies participated in the effort, including Ventura and Simi Valley Police Department’s homeless liaison officers, and California State Parole. Other City of Oxnard resources that were involved included: Code Compliance, Animal Safety, the City Attorney’s Office, and Public Works.

Twenty (20) social services workers from nine (9) support agencies participated in the effort, including:

Rescue Mission Alliance
Salvation Army
Project Understanding
Ventura County Behavioral Health
Saint Vincent de Paul
County Homeless Services
Community Action
Ventura County Public Health
Ventura County Ambulatory Care

The agencies converged upon the Halaco site in an attempt to contact inhabitants, and serve them with notice that they are trespassing. Eighty-five (85) persons were served notice during this morning’s operation. Sixty (60) of the eighty-five were connected directly with a social services worker. All inhabitants are being directed to vacate the premises by December 5, 2017, or be subject to arrest.

During the course of contacting and serving notice to the site’s inhabitants, seventeen (17) persons were arrested for warrants. A stolen camper trailer was recovered behind a makeshift structure, complete with a garage that housed a pickup truck.

Notices were posted in conspicuous places in both English and Spanish. Officers will make return visits before the December 5th deadline. Social services workers and assistance providers will continue to help inhabitants with their relocation or decision to accept appropriate services.

The Halaco population dramatically increased since this past summer, as did demands upon local public safety resources. During the course of the past several months, an estimated 120 squatters have set up camp at the site. The campsites are mainly on Halaco’s westernmost section, and there are several dozen noticeable makeshift structures. In addition to tents and hazardous structures, approximately fifty (50) cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, and trailers are on the site. Large piles of refuse, including human waste, have been growing on the site as well.

(Several photographs depicting conditions at the Halaco site are included in this news release).

Assistant Police Chief Jason Benites stated: “In addition to being a hazard to public health and the environment, Halaco has become a public safety hazard. The type of activity, as well as the amount of activity that has been occurring at the Halaco site has far surpassed a tipping point, and requires intervention by a number of stakeholders.”

At the Oxnard City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 17, an update and overview of the Halaco situation was provided by Development Services Director Ashley Golden and Assistant Police Chief Jason Benites. The report to the City Council included the following information:

Since the beginning of the year, the Oxnard Fire Department has responded to the Halaco site twenty-nine (29) times. Sixteen (16) of these responses involved medical assists, including three (3) overdoses, and four (4) responses related to assault/penetrating wounds/traumatic injury. Seven (7) responses by the Fire Department involved fires at the site, including an encampment that burned down.

The Halaco site has placed an increasing demand upon public safety resources, and has become one of the greatest “repeat call locations” in South Oxnard. During calendar year 2016, there were eighty-six (86) police-related incidents that were directly attributable to the Halaco site. As of October 16, 2017, that number was eighty-seven (87). During the thirty day period prior to October 16, the following noteworthy events occurred at the site:

A carjacking with the use of a firearm (September 26)
A gang member was arrested for being in possession of a shotgun (October 6)
Three assaults (October 6, 11, and 13)
Seven (7) stolen vehicles were recovered (another stolen vehicle was recovered during this morning’s operation)

A homicide occurred immediately outside of the property on January 3, and is related to the site.

Assistant Chief Benites added: “These Police and Fire Department responses to Halaco are directly attributable to the actual site. However, there are many more reported incidents that have connection to the surrounding area.”

Residents and employees from nearby businesses and facilities have also repeatedly stated concerns about the Halaco site. These concerns are echoed by environmental advocates for the Ormond Beach Wetlands, a nature preserve which is adjacent to the site, and contains endangered and threatened species. Given the unsanitary conditions that exist, health concerns are also cited as something that need to be addressed.

Background on Halaco:

The site includes a portion of the Ormond Beach wetlands, one of the few remaining wetlands in the area and home to several endangered or threatened species.

The Halaco Engineering Company operated a secondary metal smelter at the site from 1965 to 2004, recycling aluminum, magnesium, zinc castings, cans, car parts, and scrap metal. The site includes an 11-acre area containing the former smelter, and an adjacent 26-acre waste management area where wastes were deposited.

While it operated, Halaco produced a large quantity of hazardous waste (slag), containing residual metals from the smelting process. Approximately 700,000 cubic yards of waste were deposited in the waste management area, and an estimated 50,000 cubic yards are buried in the eastern side of the 11-acre area where the smelter operated. In 2007 the United States Environmental Protection Agency added Halaco to its Superfund “National Priorities List.”

Halaco’s smelter site, where the majority of the encampments exist, is currently owned by the Haack Family Trust. Another entity, Asset Resolution Management, LLC is currently leasing the smelter site. Halaco’s 26-acre slag heap portion is currently owned by Alpha and Omega Church, LLC.

Asset Resolution Management LLC has provided the City of Oxnard with “agent authorization” which provides it with authority enforce issues such as trespassing on the property.

Row of tents at Halaco site (10/19/2017)

Halaco inhabitant reads notice to vacate (10/19/2017)

Several makeshift structures at the Halaco site (10/19/2017)

Officers recovering a stolen trailer at the east side of Halaco’s former smelter site (10/19/2017)

There were dozens of vehicles and makeshift structures at the Halaco site. This is at the east side of the former smelter site (10/19/2017)

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Oxnard Police Release the Names of Homicide Victims

DATE/TIME:

October 14, 2017, at approximately 10:11 P.M.

October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:56 A.M.

LOCATION:

3300 block of Merced Place

1300 block of Azalea Street

VICTIM(S):

Daniel Arciga, 22-year old Oxnard Resident

Guillermo Garcia, 27-year old Oxnard Resident

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett

(805) 385-7763

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

Detective Steve Ramirez (805) 385-7760

(OXNARD, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department is releasing the names of the two homicide victims from this past weekend.

Daniel Arciga, a 22-year old Oxnard resident, was shot and killed on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at approximately 10:11 p.m. Oxnard police officers found Arciga in the 3300 block of Merced Place. EMS arrived but declared Arciga deceased at the scene.

Guillermo Garcia, a 27-year old Oxnard resident, was shot and killed on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:56 a.m. Garcia was found unresponsive by Oxnard police officers in the south alley of the 1300 block of Azalea Street. EMS arrived on scene and declared Garcia deceased.

Although both murders occurred several hours apart, Major Crimes detectives say there is no indication or evidence to believe that the murders are related.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Anyone with information or knowledge about these murders to is asked to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688 or Detective Steven Ramirez at (805) 385-7760.

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 to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 19, 2017 at 12:00 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Gang member arrested for possession of firearms

DATE/TIME:

October 18, 2017 / 0600 hours

LOCATION:

700 block Teakwood Drive, City of Oxnard

VICTIM:

N/A

SUSPECT(S):

Cesar Reyes, 29 years, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Brett Smith (805) 486-6211

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Cody J Collet (805) 486-6228

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On October 18, 2017, the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit and Special Enforcement Unit served a two location search warrant. One of the two locations was in the 700 block Teakwood Dr. During the search of the residence detectives located two firearms associated with the suspect. The suspect was identified as Cesar Reyes, 29 years, Oxnard Resident. Reyes is a known gang member and prohibited from owning firearms and ammunition. Reyes was arrested for various firearms and ammunition charges.

The search warrants were in response to the recent violence throughout the city. The Oxnard Police Department, Violent Crimes Unit, and the Special Enforcement unit are committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known and active gang members residing in the city. Citizens are reminded to contact the Oxnard Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or witness 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 to submit at tip via text or email. to submit at tip via text or email.

Cesar Reyes

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 18, 2017 / 1230 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Unresponsive Man’s Death Determined to be a Homicide

DATE/TIME:

October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:56 A.M.

LOCATION:

South alley of the 1300 block of Azalea Street

VICTIM(S):

27-year old Hispanic male (name withheld pending notification)

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

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: (Oxnard, Calif) – A man found unresponsive in a north Oxnard alley died as a result of a homicide.

On October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:56 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a call of gunshots heard in the 1300 block of Azalea Street. When the police officers arrived on scene they searched the area and found an unresponsive 27-year old Hispanic male in the south alley. EMS arrived on scene and declared the male deceased.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to lead the investigation. Police officers and detectives located evidence of a shooting at the scene. However, a preliminary examination of the deceased male at the scene found no indication he was the victim of an assault.

An autopsy to determine the cause of death was scheduled for this morning. The autopsy confirmed that the male died as a result of a gunshot wound. The incident is being investigated as a homicide.

This is Oxnard’s 14th homicide of the year.

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: October 16, 2017 at 12:30 P.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Oxnard Police Investigate two Separate Shooting Incidents

DATE/TIME:

1. October 14, 2017, at approximately 9:25 P.M.

2. October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:03 A.M.

LOCATION:

1. 2850 South Rose Avenue, Arco Gas Station

2. 2500 block of El Dorado Avenue

VICTIM(S):

1. 20-year old Hispanic male, Oxnard resident

2. No victims reported

SUSPECT(S):

Suspects are unknown in both incidents

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Cody Collet (805) 486-6228

[email protected]

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – Two shootings in Oxnard left one person with a non-life threatening injury, and no victims were reported or located in another reported shooting incident.

The first incident occurred on October 14, 2017, at approximately 9:25 p.m. at the Arco gas station, located at 2850 South Rose Avenue. According to information obtained by police, a 20-year old Hispanic male was standing near the gas pumps when he was confronted by an unknown person. During the confrontation, the victim was shot once in the leg. The victim drove himself to the Saint John’s Regional Medical Center. The victim’s injury is not life-threatening.

The second incident occurred on October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:03 a.m. in the 2500 block of El Dorado Avenue. Several 9-1-1 calls were received from residents who heard numerous gunshots in their neighborhood. Police officers arrived at the scene and searched the area looking for any victims. No victims were located, but the police officers did locate evidence of a shooting.

Detectives are trying to locate a motive for the shootings and determine if they are related.

Anyone with information regarding the two shooting incidents in this news release or any criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600. 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: October 15, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Oxnard Police Investigate Death of Unresponsive Man Found in Alley

DATE/TIME:

October 15, 2017, at approximately 2:56 A.M.

LOCATION:

South alley of the 1300 block of Azalea Street

VICTIM(S):

27-year old Hispanic male (name withheld pending notification)

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

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: (Oxnard, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department is investigating the death of a man found unresponsive in an alley in north Oxnard.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit arrived at the scene. Major Crimes detectives, along with a representative from the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office, conducted a preliminary examination of the deceased person at the scene but were unable to locate any significant injuries.

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday afternoon. Further information will be released at the conclusion of the autopsy.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 15, 2017, at 6:00 A.M.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide Investigation

DATE/TIME:

October 14, 2017 / 2210 hours

LOCATION:

3300 Block of Merced Place

VICTIM:

Adult male, name withheld pending notification of next of kin

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Brian Woolley (805) 385-7600

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON

AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

[email protected]

DETAILS:

On October 14, 2017, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 3300 block of Merced Place for a report of shots fired and a shooting victim. When the officers arrived on scene, they located an unresponsive male victim lying in the roadway who had been struck by gunfire. Emergency medical personnel arrived on scene and declared the male deceased at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and is leading the investigation.

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 encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. 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 at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 15, 2017 / 0500 hours