OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, December 17, 2016 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

DUI Checkpoint Nets five Arrests

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted two DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints on December 17, 2016, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Victoria Avenue south of Wooley Road and the second checkpoint was conducted in the northbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard north of Second Street. 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.

High visibility enforcements, which include DUI/Driver’s license checkpoints, have been shown to lower DUI deaths and injuries. A major component of these checkpoints are the deterrent effects it has on those who might drive alcohol or drug impaired, bringing about more awareness and encouraging everyone to use sober designated drivers.

The checkpoint resulted in the following:

804 Vehicles Screened
Five DUI-Alcohol suspects arrested
Nine Drivers cited/arrested for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while suspended/revoked
31 Citations issued

One of the five DUI arrests came after the driver sped through the checkpoint at a speed of more than 50 MPH. The vehicle was stopped a few blocks away and the driver was found to have a blood-alcohol level more than three times the legal limit.

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 even a tab for the non-DD to call Uber, Lyft or Curb.

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.

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 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’.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	12-17-16 / 10:41 PM
LOCATION:	Junewood Way and Ventura Rd.
VICTIM(S):	17 year old juvenile
SUSPECT(S):	3 Hispanic Males
PREPARED BY:	Officer Matt Ross
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Coe [email protected] (805)385-7600

DETAILS:

On 12/17/16 at 2241 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to Junewood Way and Ventura Road reference a call of a shooting victim. Upon arrival, Officers located the victim suffering from several non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital and later listed in stable condition.

The suspects were described as 3 Hispanic Males approx. 14-17 years old driving a white 4-door vehicle, which fled the area.

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:	DUI Enforcement Operations during *Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over* Campaign
DATE/TIME:	December 16, 2016 through January 1, 2017
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

This Holiday Season, Oxnard Police Department Is Looking For Drunk Drivers

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

Oxnard, CA —This holiday season, Oxnard police will be out looking for drunk & drugged drivers as part of a special year-end Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization.

“Beginning December 16^th and continuing into the New Year, you will see stepped up enforcement watching closely for anyone who is driving impaired,” said Commander Randy Latimer. “We want to keep our roads safe for holiday travelers, so we will have zero tolerance for drunk or drugged driving.”

As part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign period, police, sheriff, and the CHP will be deploying DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols during the upcoming 17-day DUI crackdown throughout the region. The Oxnard Police Department will have extra officers on patrol focusing on DUI enforcement and will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on December 17, 2016.

Drugs such as prescription medication, marijuana or illicit drugs can impair judgment and get you the same DUI arrest as alcohol. Nationally in 2014, 32,675 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes with 9,967 people killed in crashes involving an impaired driver. In California, total highway deaths were reported at 3,126 with 1,155 lives lost in alcohol and/or drug-impaired collisions. If you’re caught driving impaired by alcohol or drugs, you could face jail time, fines, loss of driver’s license, towing fees, and other DUI expenses, totaling $10,000 on average.

“Driving under the influence is not only costly but can ruin the holidays for you, your family or for someone else’s family,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “Make the decision to drive sober or use our DDVIP app to help you find a safe ride home for yourself or your friends if you know they’ve been drinking.”

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 even a tab for the non-DD to call Uber, Lyft or Curb.

For more information on the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign and all OTS efforts, visit www.ots.ca.gov. To learn more about the DDVIP app, please visit the OTS Facebook at www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOTS or follow OTS on Twitter @OTS_CA.

The Oxnard Police Department wants everyone to have a safe and memorable holiday season, and is calling on everyone to be alert; ‘Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911!

Funding for this holiday enforcement campaign is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Elderly Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	12/15/16; 1000 hours
LOCATION:	5300 Block of S. “J” Street
MISSING PERSON:	Louis Patino, 75 years
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Dave Klug
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Dave Klug, 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missingdependent adult male. Mr. Louis Patino, 75 years old, walked away from his home in the 5300 block of South “J” Street sometime early this morning. Mr. Patino is described as a Hispanic male, 5’-03” tall and weighs approximately 190 lbs. He was wearing a black “Krispy Kreme” ball cap, a mustard yellow colored jacket over a gray hooded sweater and dark colored jeans. Mr. Patino has several distinct scabs on the right side of his face caused by a recent fall. He is known to frequent the local shopping areas as well as liquor stores. If you see Mr. Patino, please contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch center at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 15, 2016 @ 1900 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	December 17, 2016 / 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned this Saturday

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely. DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Locations are chosen with safety considerations for the officers and the public.

In California, this deadly crime led to 867 deaths and over 23,000 serious injuries in 2013 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Nationally, the latest data shows over 10,000 were killed by an impaired driver. Over the course of the past three years, Oxnard officers have investigated 634 DUI collisions, which have claimed 10 lives and resulted in another 424 injuries.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes.

Recent statistics reveal 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. Everyone should be mindful that if you’re taking medication – whether prescription or over-the-counter – drinking even small amounts of alcohol can greatly intensify the impairment affects.

Law Enforcement emphasizes the preventable nature of drunk driving reminding everyone that all it takes is a little planning ahead. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, don’t drink and drive.The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP (Designated Driver VIP) mobile app is now available for free download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants throughout California. Users will be offered free incentives at each bar to celebrate their life-saving role. They can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all from one screen.

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

Funding for this checkpoint 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’.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrests for Attempted Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	December 13, 2016 at 1:47 a.m.
LOCATION:	Cypress Rd. @ Arcturus Ave.
VICTIM(S):	38 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Cardenas, 33 year old Oxnard resident 17 year old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black, 2010 Chevy Cobalt
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jeff Long, Sergeant (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On December 13, 2016, at approximately 1:47 a.m., officers were dispatched to an attempted robbery in the area of Cypress Road. at Arcturus Avenue. The victim advised approximately five suspects attempted to rob him. The victim stated two of the suspects were in possession of firearms. The victim provided a vehicle description of the suspect vehicle and the last known direction of travel.

Approximately 15 minutes later, officers from the Oxnard Police Department located a vehicle matching the description given by the victim. Officers initiated a high risk traffic stop and detained the three occupants of the vehicle. The victim positively identified two of the suspects as being involved in the attempted robbery. During a search of the vehicle, a loaded handgun and additional ammunition was located. The suspects were arrested for attempted robbery and weapons violations.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call the police department at (805) 385-7600. 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.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 13, 2016 / 0400 hours

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrests for Attempted Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	December 13, 2016 at 1:47 a.m.
LOCATION:	Cypress Rd. @ Arcturus Ave.
VICTIM(S):	38 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Cardenas, 33 year old Oxnard resident 17 year old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld due to age)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black, 2010 Chevy Cobalt
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jeff Long, Sergeant (805) 385-7600 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

On December 13, 2016, at approximately 1:47 a.m., officers were dispatched to an attempted robbery in the area of Cypress Road. at Arcturus Avenue. The victim advised approximately five suspects attempted to rob him. The victim stated two of the suspects were in possession of firearms. The victim provided a vehicle description of the suspect vehicle and the last known direction of travel.

Jose Cardenas

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 13, 2016 / 0400 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 10, 2016; 10:30 PM
LOCATION:	2200 Block of Sierra Way, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):	13 year-old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld due to age)



PREPARED BY:	Officer Rick Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Rick Marquez, 805-385-8983 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On December 10, 2016, at approximately 10:30 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit and Violent Crimes Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the Diamond Bar neighborhood of Oxnard.

Officers observed a subject possibly casing for an auto burglary and attempted to contact him. The subject fled from officers and was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. During the foot chase the suspect discarded a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun. The juvenile was arrested and later booked into juvenile hall.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 10, 2016 / 2345 hours

INCIDENT:	Homicide Investigation
DATE/TIME:	December 9, 2016/ 6:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	200 block of Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Giovanni Vega, Oxnard resident, 25 years of age
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Melissa Valdez, Community Affairs Manager (805) 342-8292; Melissa Valdez
CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Steve Ramirez, Major Crimes Unit (805) 385-7760; [email protected]

DETAILS: (Oxnard, Calif) – On December 9, 2016, at approximately 6:00 a.m., a passerby reported a subject passed out on the sidewalk in the 200 block of Vineyard Avenue. Oxnard Police responded a short time later and located a deceased male on the south sidewalk of Vineyard Avenue. Medical personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene and subsequently pronounced the victim deceased. It appears the victim died from a gunshot wound. \

During the investigation, it had been discovered that officers were dispatched to the area reference a shots fired call around 12:00 a.m. Officers were not able to locate a victim or any type of suspicious activity at that time. There was no suspect description provided to police during this earlier call for service.

This homicide incident is not related to the recent homicide incident which occurred on Almanor Drive on Wednesday morning. We have identified the shooting suspect from Almanor Drive and are working diligently to identify and locate the suspect(s) involved in this second incident on Vineyard Avenue.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Steve Ramirez at (805) 385-7760. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 9, 2016/ 5:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Motorists to Expect Delays for the 2016 Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, December 11, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

The 9^th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is scheduled for this Sunday morning, December 11^th. The race starts at 8:00 a.m. in front of Santa on Ventura Boulevard and travels through the City of Oxnard where it ends at the Marine Emporium Landing located at 3600 South Harbor Boulevard. Over 3,000 runners will be participating in this year’s race.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling the traffic control along the race course and motorists should expect significant delays at several intersections throughout the city. These intersections include:

Rice Avenue at Sturgis Road
Rose Avenue at Camino Del Sol
Fifth Street at Hobson Way
Ventura Road at Ninth Street
Wooley Road at Patterson Road
Victoria Avenue at Wooley Road
Harbor Boulevard at Wooley Road

Motorists wishing to travel northbound and southbound in the city are encouraged to use Oxnard Boulevard as it will not be affected by the race. Rice Avenue and Rose Avenue are expected to be re-opened by 9:30 a.m. All other roadways are expected to be re-opened by 10:30 a.m.

For any questions related to the race or the traffic plan for this event, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/09/16, 12:20 p.m.