Oxnard Union High School District Press Release

February 21, 2017

Today at 8:57am, in partnership with the Oxnard Police Department, Channel Islands High School will conduct an ‘Active Assailant Drill’ on campus at 1400 Raiders Way, Oxnard.

The drill simulates an armed assailant entering the campus during the school day and the best possible responses of staff, students, and law enforcement.

The purpose of today’s drill, and of all emergency drills conducted during the school year, is to understand how to better protect students and staff in the case of actual emergencies on campus. Historically, actual emergencies are few and far between on campus and the ability to participate in drills provides important practice and debriefing opportunities for all concerned.

Students and Staff received training and information on today’s drill beginning in late November 2016. Parents have been notified with calls and letters home in both English and Spanish, and community members were notified with handouts delivered throughout the neighborhood by school staff.

As part of the training, information from the US Department of Homeland Security on how to react in this type of situation, including the ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ response has also been reviewed with students and staff.

Following the drill, students will participate in a debriefing activity led by CIHS faculty. The Oxnard Police Department will also debrief the drill with CIHS staff and information from today’s drill will further inform training protocols and serve to further strengthen the partnership between OPD and OUHSD schools in the best interests of student safety

During the drill the office at CIHS will be closed from 8:40am – 9:40am

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 18, 2017 / 11:50 p.m.
LOCATION:	Juanita Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive
VICTIM:	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Alfaro, 19 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-385-8290
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander [email protected] 805-385-8290

On February 18, 2017, at about 11:50 p.m., an Oxnard police officer conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Juanita Avenue and Martin Luther Kind Drive for a traffic violation. During his investigation it was determined that both the driver and the passenger didn’t have a valid driver’s license. As the officer was conducting an inventory search of the vehicle, he located an illegally modified (sawed off) and loaded shotgun. The passenger, Luis Alfaro, admitted to being the owner of the shotgun.

Alfaro was arrested and later booked into the Ventura County Jail for various weapon violations. The driver was issued a citation and released at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing violent crime in our city. 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: February 19, 2017/ 0046 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	February 18, 2017 / 5:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	Saviers Road @ Hughes Drive
DRIVER 1:	71 year old Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 1:	2005 Gray Toyota Camry
DRIVER 2:	23 year old Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 2:	2005 Red Honda Motorcycle
PREPARED BY:	Mike Wood, Traffic Officer (805) 200-5668 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Mike Wood, Traffic Officer (805) 200-5668 [email protected]

On February 18, 2017, at about 5:40 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. The collision occurred at the intersection of Saviers Road and Hughes Drive.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Toyota Camry was making a left turn from southbound Saviers Road onto Hughes Drive. A red Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on Saviers Road when the two vehicles collided.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Officer Mike Wood at 805-200-5668 or via email at [email protected]. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 19, 2017/ 0007 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Streets Flooded in the Victoria Estates Neighborhood
DATE/TIME:	February 18, 2017 at 8:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Victoria Estates Community, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM:	N/A
SUSPECT:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7746

DETAILS:

The City of Oxnard Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works are on-scene at the Victoria Estates Community in northern Oxnard due to significant street flooding. Pumps are currently being used to relieve the flooding. Residents of the community are advised to use caution when driving in the neighborhood.

There is no evacuation advisement or order at this time.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/18/17 at 0819 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Road Closure due to Flooding
DATE/TIME:	2/18/17- 0500 hours
LOCATION:	Northbound Ventura Road N/of Stone Creek Drive
PREPARED BY:	Mike Thomas, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Mike Thomas, Sergeant [email protected] 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On 2/18/17 at approximately 0500 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department and members from the Public Works Department responded to Ventura Road north of Stone Creek Drive reference flooding to the roadway.

The northbound lanes of Ventura Road from Stone Creek Drive to Wagon Wheel Road are currently closed, due to the heavy rainfall. Traffic will be effected in the surrounding area.

The Oxnard Police Department asks that motorists seek alternates routes when driving in the area. There is no estimated time for re-opening the road.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

February 18, 2017 0500 hours

INCIDENT:

Wanted Fugitive Captured

DATE/TIME:

February 17, 2017, 2:00 PM

LOCATION:

4500 Block Olds Rd, Oxnard, CA

SUSPECT(S):

Raymond Suarez Jr, 25 Years, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:

Brett A. Smith, Sergeant

[email protected] (805) 486-6211

CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:

Detective Ricardo Vega, (805) 385-8291 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On February 17, 2017, at 2:00 PM, the Oxnard Violent Crimes Task Force, along with the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit and K9 unit, contacted a wanted fugitive in the 4500 block of Olds Road, Oxnard. The suspect identified as Raymond Suarez Jr, had several active felony warrants for his arrest including two (2) counts of attempted murder from the State of Oregon. Raymond Suarez Jr is an active member of a criminal street gang in Oxnard. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ricardo Vega at (805)385-8291. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempted Carjacking Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 16, 2017 / 0952 hours
LOCATION:	900 block of N. A St., Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld 67 year-old, male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Juvenile names withheld 14 year-old, male, Oxnard resident 13 year-old, male, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Sergeant [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Scott Coe [email protected] 805-385-7796

DETAILS:

On February 16, 2017, at approximately 0952 hours, officers were dispatched to the area of Robert Ave. and N. A Street to investigate a possible attempted carjacking of a 67 year-old victim.

When the victim was contacted, he confirmed that he was washing his car when he was confronted by two male juveniles. One of the juveniles was in possession of a knife and demanded the victim’s car keys. The victim refused to relinquish his keys and ran for help.

Officers from the Neighborhood Policing Team were in the area and responded to the call. They located the suspected juveniles in the 500 block of N. A Street. The juveniles ran from the officers but were quickly apprehended. The victim identified the juveniles and a security video from a local business confirmed the victim’s story, however, the investigation is still ongoing. The juveniles were arrested for the attempted carjacking, resisting arrest, and elder abuse. If there are any witnesses to the event, please contact Detective Scott Coe at 805-385-7796 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/16/17, 1135 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant and Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect
DATE/TIME:	January 20, 2017
LOCATION:	300 Block Canterbury Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Male Juvenile, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ricardo Vega, (805) 385-8291 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On January 20, 2017, 7:00 am, The Oxnard Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) arrested a male juvenile responsible for committing a series of three (3) armed robberies in the 200 block of west Pleasant Valley Road, Oxnard. In each of these robberies the juvenile suspect brandished a firearm. During a search of the juvenile’s residence a replica firearm was found.

Oxnard’s Neighborhood Policing Team along with patrol officers assigned to the area where the robberies occurred collaborated with VCU investigators to positively identify the juvenile suspect.

The juvenile is currently in custody at the Ventura County Juvenile Justice Center awaiting his hearing.

Investigators continued working this case following the arrest delaying a timely press release.

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 Juvenile
DATE/TIME:	Feb. 6, 2017 / 7:20 AM
LOCATION:	5200 S. J St.
MISSING JUVENILE(S):	Hector Adriel Flores, 9 year old, Hispanic male, 4’8”, 79 lbs., black hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a black sweater with “GAP” on the front in grey letters, blue jeans and grey Nike shoes.
PREPARED BY:	Officer Martin Garcia
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Officer Martin Garcia [email protected] (805)385-7600

DETAILS:

On February 6, 2017, at about 9:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a missing juvenile last seen when his parents dropped him off at Bard Elementary School, located at 622 E. Bard Rd, Port Hueneme, this morning. The parents became concerned when he didn’t return home.

The missing juvenile is Hector Adriel Flores, 9 years old. He is described as a Hispanic male, 4’8”, 79 pounds, black hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black sweater with “GAP” on the front in grey letters, blue jeans and grey Nike shoes (see attached photo).

The Oxnard Police Department does not suspect any foul play. We are urging the public to immediately contact the Oxnard Police Department if they see him or have any information as to his whereabouts.

Hector Adriel Flores

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 6, 2017 / 10:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Enforcement Operation
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, February 2, 2017 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jose Diaz, Police Officer Dale McAlpine, Senior Police Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Senior Police Officer (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

Enhanced Traffic Enforcement nets 139 citations 4 arrests and 4 vehicles impounded

On Thursday, February 2, 2017, and Thursday, February 9, 2017, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit and Neighborhood Police Team partnered with the California Highway Patrol in a coordinated effort to combat illegal street racing, reckless driving, and unsafe vehicles operating on the roadway.

After receiving complaints from citizens of large numbers of vehicles gathering and disturbing at different locations around the city, officers collaboratively worked together to address the issue. Over 2 days, during 4 hour time periods, officers stopped 150 vehicles and issued 139 citations. Four people were arrested for exhibition of speed, outstanding warrants and 1 person was arrested for narcotic violations. During the course of the enforcement, 4 vehicles were impounded.

Over the past several years, there has been an increased presence of these types of unsanctioned events in Oxnard and throughout the county. Street racing, drag racing, drifting, and other forms of unpermitted driving create a very dangerous environment for everyone around. We encourage these groups to find legal, permitted, and official locations to show their vehicles. However, unsafe vehicles and driving practices will not be tolerated, and those doing these acts will be subject to citations, vehicles being towed, and possibly arrested.

It is the mission of the Oxnard Police Department to promote safety and to reduce the number of collisions through Education, Enforcement, and Engineering. We will continue to work with other local agencies and citizens to address this dangerous problem within our city and county. It is a continued focus that we create a safer environment for our community and motorists coming to and through our city.

If anyone has questions regarding this enforcement operation, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown @ [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2-10-17/ 12:30 a.m.