OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE: Sexual Battery Arrest (2/24/17)

INCIDENT:	Sexual Battery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	February 24, 2017 at 1:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	1200 blk. Camino Del Sol, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers (805) 385-7778 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Bakari Myers (805) 385-7778 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On February 24, at approximately 1:40 p.m., officers responded to the 600 blk. of Nina Dr. reference a sexual battery. Officers contacted the female victim who stated that she was walking in the 1200 blk. of Camino Del Sol when a male suspect sexually battered her. The victim stated that the suspect physically restrained her during the assault. The victim pulled away from the suspect who then fled northbound into the West Village Neighborhood.

A resident in the area heard the victim’s cries for help and observed the suspect fleeing the area. The witness followed the suspect until an officer arrived on scene and detained the suspect. An infield show up was conducted and the victim positively identified the suspect, 25 year old Oxnard resident Luis Borunda. Borunda was booked for felony sexual battery and later transported to the Ventura County Jail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 24, 2017 at 6:25 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	February 25, 2017 / 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON AND 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, February 25, 2017, 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 High Visibility Enforcement using both DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols has proven to lower the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug-impaired crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized proactive DUI operations are conducted routinely.

DUI checkpoints like this one 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, alcohol involved collisions led to 1,155 deaths and nearly 24,000 serious injuries in 2014 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Over the course of the past three years, Oxnard Police Department officers have investigated 667 DUI collisions which have claimed 10 lives and resulted in another 447 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.

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. 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.

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.

Drivers caught driving impaired can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to include jail time, fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspensions and 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’.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 23, 2017/ 5:45 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Firearm
DATE/TIME:	February 23, 2017 9:20 AM
LOCATION:	4900 block S. C Street
SUSPECT(S):	Edward Yusef Salaan 34 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant [email protected] (805) 486-6211
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jonathan Ballow [email protected] 805-288-3289

DETAILS:

On February 23, 2017, at approximately 9:20 AM, a witness called to report a fight with shots being fired in the 4900 block of South “C” Street, Oxnard. The witness observed two males fighting. One of the males displayed a handgun and fired two shots at the other male.

An Oxnard Violent Crimes Task Force (OVCTF) investigator was in the area of the shooting and observed the shooting suspect riding a bicycle. He was identified as 34 year old Oxnard resident Edward Salaan. Salaan was detained and later arrested. Oxnard Violent Crimes Task Force investigators served a search warrant at Salaan’s residence where they located the outstanding firearm.

Salaan was charged with three (3) separate firearm related felonies and booked into the Ventura County Jail.

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 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