OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested
DATE/TIME:	June 22, 2017, 10:16 PM
LOCATION:	1954 N. Ventura Road, Circle K Market
SUSPECT(S):	Male Juvenile, Oxnard Resident Eber Jeho Lopez Olguin, 19 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Michael Velasquez 805-385-8287 or [email protected]

DETAILS: On June 22, 2017, at 10:16 PM, the Oxnard Police Department Communications Center received a call of two subjects walking with guns in-hand toward the Circle K Market. Officers were dispatched to the call, and upon their arrival encountered the two subjects as they were leaving the market carrying U.S. currency along with several other items taken from the market. Officers quickly detained and disarmed both subjects. During the robbery the two subjects threated to shoot the three (3) employees if they said anything. One of the firearms was later determined to be a pellet gun. Eber Olguin was charged with: Felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, Robbery and Kidnapping. The juvenile was charged with: Robbery and Kidnapping. Eber Olguin was transported to Ventura County Jail. The juvenile is currently in custody at the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center awaiting his hearing.

Eber Olguin

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:

Oxnard Homicide Suspect Arrested in Wisconsin

DATE/TIME:

July 9, 2012 at approximately 8:52 P.M.

LOCATION:

2500 block of Greenbrook Drive, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Jose Gonzales, 19-year old Oxnard resident

Hispanic male, 22-year old Oxnard resident (name withheld)

SUSPECT(S):

Gustavo Cuevas, 23-year old Oxnard resident

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7660

[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688

[email protected]

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit have arrested a second suspect in the 2012 murder of 19-year old Jose Gonzales of Oxnard. A 22-year old Hispanic male, who was with Gonzales at the time, was also shot but survived the shooting.

The shooting occurred on July 9, 2012 at approximately 8:52 P.M. in the 2500 block of Greenbrook Drive. Oxnard police officers responded to the scene after receiving several 9-1-1 calls of a shooting victim at that location. The police officers arrived and found Jose Gonzales suffering from a gunshot wound. Police officers found a second shooting, a 22-year old Hispanic male, a short distance away. The 22-year old was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and survived his injury. Unfortunately, Gonzales was declared deceased at the scene.

Detectives with the Major Crimes Unit and the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the scene. The Major Crimes Unit led the investigation and worked very closely with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. The detectives worked tirelessly and persistently in order to obtain sufficient evidence to warrant the arrest of suspects in this case.

The first arrest in this case occurred on January 23, 2017. Major Crimes Detectives arrested 25-year old Hugo Sanchez, of Oxnard, for his involvement in the murder of Jose Gonzales.

On June 19, 2017, shortly before noon, agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and local law enforcement authorities in Menasha, Wisconsin, arrested 23-year old Gustavo Cuevas of Oxnard. Cuevas was taken into custody based on an arrest warrant Major Crimes Detectives obtained for his involvement in the murder of Jose Gonzales. Cuevas is in the process of being extradited back to Ventura County. Until he is returned, Cuevas will be held at detention facility in the state of Wisconsin.

The arrest of Cuevas is a result of the hard work and dedication of the Major Crimes Detectives, and in direct partnership with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

Major Crimes Detectives will continue to investigate the senseless murder of Jose Gonzales and future arrests in this case are probable. Anyone with information about this homicide case, or any homicide case, is encouraged to call 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: June 22, 2017 at 9:00 A.M.

Gustavo Cuevas

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision involving a Motorcyclist
DATE/TIME:	June 21, 2017 / 4:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	Ventura Road north of Bevra Avenue, Oxnard
DRIVER/VEHICLE:	Louie Reyes, 55-year-old Oxnard resident – Tan 2015 Harley Davidson Motorcycle
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpdorg
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Senior Officer (805) 385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On June 21, 2017, at approximately 4:40 p.m., an Oxnard police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcyclist in the area of Ventura Road and Town Center Drive regarding a speeding violation. However, the motorcyclist, identified as 55-year-old Louie Reyes of Oxnard, failed to yield and continued southbound on Ventura Road. As Reyes approached the intersection of Ventura Road and Bevra Avenue, he sideswiped a vehicle and then collided with a parked pickup truck.

Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the collision and rendered aid to Reyes, however, he was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center due to serious injuries. Reyes is currently listed in critical condition.

The collision is still under investigation. Anyone who has information about this collision is urged to contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 21, 2017 / 8:00 p.m.

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Santa Clara River Homeless Encampments Assessment
DATE/TIME:	June 20, 2017 7:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Santa Clara River Bottom
PREPARED BY:	Dale McAlpine, Senior Officer [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jeff McGreevy, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On June 20, 2017, at approximately 7:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing Team, Homeless Liaison Officers and the Simi Valley Police Department assessed several homeless encampments along Ventura Road in the Santa Clara River bottom near the Riverpark, Wagon Wheel and Southbank neighborhoods in the City of Oxnard.

During the detail, Officers arrested Andrew Lamont Brown, 42, for false impersonation, identity theft, petty theft and three outstanding warrants. Officers also arrested Aurelio Junior Salazar, 48, Arturo Pena Hernandez, 43, and Christopher Otho Willis, 27, for outstanding warrants. The subjects arrested were booked into Ventura County Jail.

The number of people living illegally along the Santa Clara River has grown significantly since authorities last cleared out the permanent encampments along the Ventura River. Officers were aware that the number of illegal encampments had been growing. Officers also talked to an additional six people and warned them about illegally camping.

This area of the river bottom has caused growing concern for authorities and nearby residents in the recent months due to thefts and vandalism of property in the adjacent communities.

During the assessment, representatives from St Vincent De Paul were on site to provide outreach services for our homeless population. Several large homeless encampments were also found were no one was contacted, but showed signs of recent use.

We would like to remind the public that while the City of Oxnard does not provide any direct homeless services or emergency housing, the City does provide funding to several agencies and non-profit organizations that do provide such services. Below is a list of service agencies and places that provide assistance:

EMERGENCY HOUSING

If you are facing homelessness or are already homeless and need emergency housing:

Homelessness Prevention Program

Rapid Re-Housing Program

County of Ventura Human Services Agency

805-385-8585

www.vchsa.org/hprp

The Kingdom Center

(women and children only)

805-487-3400

www.tkcoxnard.org

Turning Point Foundation

(services for homeless with mental illness)

805-652-0000

www.turningpointfoundation.org

RAIN Project Transitional Living Center

805-389-3308

www.raincommunities.org

OTHER SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS

Community Action of Ventura County

Day-time One-Stop Center; mail drop, counseling, job resources, showers

621 Richmond Ave., Oxnard CA 93030

805-436-4000

www.ca-vc.org

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Housing and utility assistance, health care, employment resources

Assistance hotline: 1-888-552-7872

“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: June 21, 2017 / 1630 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested for vehicle pursuit, drug paraphernalia, and gang injunction violations
DATE/TIME:	June 19, 2017/ 4:45 PM
LOCATION:	“J” Street and Bard Rd
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Cesar Reyes, 29 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On June 19, 2017, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (Special Enforcement Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the area of “J” Street and Bard Rd when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle violation.

The vehicle was driven by Cesar Reyes who failed to stop causing officers to pursue him. Reyes committed several traffic violations, and a loaded firearm was thrown out the window, during the pursuit. The pursuit stopped in the 800 block of Joyce Dr, in Port Hueneme. An unidentified Hispanic male passenger fled from the vehicle and was not detained. Reyes was arrested for the felony pursuit, drug paraphernalia, and gang injunction violations. The firearms charges are pending further investigation.

The Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (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.

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

Cesar Reyes

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/19/17 / 2015 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 17, 2017; 7:17 p.m.
LOCATION:	1900 block North Rose Ave.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Daniel Frenes, 47 year old Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 17, 2017, at approximately 7:17 p.m., officers were dispatched to a gas station in the 1900 block of North Rose Ave. reference a suspicious vehicle that was left abandoned with the engine running. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the reporting party who provided a physical description of the driver that left the vehicle.

Officers located a subject in the area that matched the driver’s description. The subject was identified as 47 year old Port Hueneme resident Daniel Frenes. A records check revealed Frenes was on supervised release for narcotic related offenses. Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded handgun and narcotics in the vehicle. Frenes was arrested for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and for narcotics possession.

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 (805) 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: June 18, 2017 / 1235

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Alert Community Member Helps Stop In Progress Auto Burglary
DATE/TIME:	June 17, 2017 / 7:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	1000 block of Pacific Ave.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Lopez, 25 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 17, 2017, at approximately 7:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 1000 block of Pacific Ave. reference an auto burglary in progress. As one of the employers was leaving the business, the employer noticed the suspect was using an improvised burglary tool, attempting to gain entry into one of his employee’s vehicles. The victim employee was notified and attempted to make contact with the suspect who began walking away. Officers were dispatched to the area and the suspect, who was attempting to hide in some bushes, was located by one of the responding officers.

The officer attempted to detain the suspect and the suspect was noncompliant and attempted to pull away from the officer. The officer ultimately took the suspect into custody. The officer searched the suspect incident to his arrest and located a meth pipe. Neither the officer nor the suspect sustained any injuries.

The suspect, 25 year old Oxnard resident Robert Lopez, was charged with attempted auto burglary, resisting arrest, possessing narcotic paraphernalia, in addition to seven misdemeanor warrants mostly dealing with narcotic related offenses and for resisting arrest.

“The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be ‘Partners In Public Safety’.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.”

Robert Lopez
DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 17, 2017 / 1000 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 16, 2017, 2:30PM
LOCATION:	2201. E Channel Islands Blvd
VICTIM:	7-Eleven
SUSPECT:	Michael Rios, 25 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vega, Detective
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Vega (805) 385-8291 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On October 16, 2016, at approximately 2:20 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 7-Eleven located at 2201. E Channel Islands Blvd, reference a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned a male subject had entered the 7-Eleven and brandished a firearm at the clerk. The suspect demanded the money from the cash register and as he continued to hold the firearm. Suspect removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and left the area in an unknown type vehicle

Through the course of the investigation, Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department, Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) learned that the suspect involved in the robbery was Michael Rios. Rios is currently in custody for an unrelated case at the Ventura County Jail. Rios was subsequently arrested for the robbery.

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: June 16, 2017, @ 2100 hours

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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Robbery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 16, 2017 / 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	450 South Ventura Rd.
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Sergio Huerta, 30 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7771

DETAILS:

On June 16, 2017, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers received a call of an attempted robbery in the 400 block of South Ventura Rd. Officers contacted the victim who stated that he was in a vehicle parked at the location when the suspect approached him. The suspect leaned in through the open passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle while in possession of an opened folding knife. The suspect demanded the victim’s cellular phone but the victim refused. The suspect walked away from the victim’s location but stayed in the same area.

Officers responded to the location and contacted the suspect, 30 year old Oxnard resident Sergio Huerta. During the contact, officers learned that Huerta was on supervised release for narcotic related offenses and is a documented criminal street gang member. Huerta was positively identified by the victim and arrested for attempt robbery and for being in possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Officers also located a folding knife in Huerta’s possession that fit the description provided by the victim.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 16, 2017 / 1145 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man Sleeping in Refuse Bin Sustains Minor Injuries
DATE/TIME:	June 14, 2016/8:13 AM
LOCATION:	2000 Block of Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Male, 67 years old
PREPARED BY:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Melissa Valdez (805) 342-8292 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On June 14, 2017, at approximately 8:13 a.m., Oxnard Police and Fire personnel responded to a call in the 2000 block of Rose Avenue of a man trapped inside the chute of a refuse truck. A City of Oxnard refuse truck was making a routine refuse pick up when the driver heard screams for help and halted the truck. Further investigation revealed that a man had fallen asleep in the refuse bin which was then emptied into the truck. Fire personnel were able to extract the man from the truck and he was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he was treated for minor injuries.

Although some people may look at refuse bins as providing options for more than just the disposal of trash, please note that this practice can lead to serious injury and even death. The City of Oxnard makes safety a priority when handling community waste and requests that you please stay out of refuse dumpsters for your safety as well as the safety of our drivers and helpers. This will help us avoid any unintended mishaps.

Please note that while the City of Oxnard does not provide any direct homeless services or emergency housing, the City does provide funding to several agencies and non-profit organizations that do provide such services. Below is a list of service agencies and places that provide assistance:

EMERGENCY HOUSING

If you are facing homelessness or are already homeless and need emergency housing:

Homelessness Prevention Program

Rapid Re-Housing Program

County of Ventura Human Services Agency

805-385-8585

www.vchsa.org/hprp

The Kingdom Center

(women and children only)

805-487-3400

www.tkcoxnard.org

Turning Point Foundation

(services for homeless with mental illness)

805-652-0000

www.turningpointfoundation.org

RAIN Project Transitional Living Center

805-389-3308

www.raincommunities.org

OTHER SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS

Community Action of Ventura County

Day-time One-Stop Center; mail drop, counseling, job resources, showers

621 Richmond Ave., Oxnard CA 93030

805-436-4000

www.ca-vc.org

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Housing and utility assistance, health care, employment resources

Assistance hotline: 1-888-552-7872

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 14, 2017/ 4:30 p.m.