OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest for Possession of a Loaded Gun, Narcotics, Resisting Arrest, and a Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	June 28, 2016 / 12:40 PM
LOCATION:	Area of Azalea St at Lantana St
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Nastasha Sattiewhite, 27 year old Oxnard Resident Lester Washington, 47 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant Daniel.Whitmer@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On June 28, 2016, at about 12:40 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in 1300 block of Azalea St. where the recent homicide occurred. Officers noticed a large group of subjects at a vehicle which was in the middle of the street blocking both lanes near Azalea St at Lantana St.

When officers approached the subjects the car quickly sped away from them attempting to avoid contact with the officers. A short pursuit ensued in the neighborhood and during the pursuit a loaded firearm was discarded from the vehicle. The vehicle collided with a parked car in the neighborhood and both occupants fled on foot from the vehicle. After a brief foot pursuit both suspects were apprehended.

Sattiewhite was arrested for possession of a firearm, resisting arrest, and narcotics. Washington was arrested for vehicle pursuit and resisting arrest.

The Oxnard Police Department 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.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. 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: 06/28/16 / 1430 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fugitive arrested
DATE/TIME:	June 16, 2016 / 11:00pm
LOCATION:	4800 block of Dunbar St. Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Renteria 20 year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Tim Kelley (805)385-8289

DETAILS:

On Thursday, June 16, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were patrolling in the area of Saviers Rd. and Pleasant Valley Rd. when they observed 20 year-old Oxnard resident Luis Renteria riding a bicycle in the area. Officers recognized Renteria and were aware that Renteria was a wanted fugitive. Renteria attempted to flee from officers however; Renteria was captured a short time later in the 4800 block of Dunbar Dr.

Renteria was arrested on June 12, 2016 by the California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) Police Department for possession of a stolen vehicle. Renteria escaped from the CSUCI booking facility and managed to elude capture. Renteria was turned over to the custody of CSUCI Police Department.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Police Make Arrest in Camper Homicide Investigation
DATE/TIME:	June 25, 2016 at approximately 1715 hours
LOCATION:	1930 North Ventura Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Christopher Camper, 32 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Christopher Gaston, 36 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7645

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit made an arrest in the homicide investigation of 32 year old Christopher Camper. Detectives arrested Christopher Gaston, a 36 year old Oxnard resident, and charged him in the shooting death of Camper.

The homicide occurred on June 25, 2016 at approximately 5:15 P.M. Camper was standing at a bus stop located at 1930 North Ventura Road. Detectives believe Gaston drove up to Camper and shot him multiple times, killing him. Gaston then fled the area in his vehicle, which is described as a silver 1990’s model Cadillac sedan.

According to detectives investigating the case, the motive for the murder appears to be a longstanding personal feud over property.

Gaston was arrested for murder on July 20, 2016 at Ventura County Jail. Gaston was already in custody on an unrelated criminal offense.

Detectives will continue to investigate this case. 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 regarding the murder of Christopher Camper is asked to contact Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7645. You can also provide information anonymously by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

Christopher Camper Christopher Gaston

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 21, 2016 at 9 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member in possession of stolen handgun, Post Release Offender Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 23, 2016/ 0130 Hours
LOCATION:	Seventh Street and A Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	California, State of
SUSPECT(S):	Lionel Marin (40 years) Oxnard resident, Marcos Madrid (38) Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer David Castillo
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Chris Williams, 385-7600 Christopher.Williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On July 23, 2016 at approximately 0127 hours, officers from the Central Business District were patrolling the area of Seventh Street and A Street when they observed a stolen vehicle driving in the area. As the officers attempted to stop the vehicle, several occupants fled. Lionel Marin and Marcos Madrid were located in the area. Marin was found to have discarded a loaded firearm while fleeing from officers. Marin is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm. Marin was arrested for several weapons violations and fleeing from officers.

Madrid is currently on Post Release Community Supervision and was arrested for violating the conditions of his supervised release.

Marin and Madrid are both documented members of a criminal street gang and were booked into the Ventura County Jail.

The Post Release Offender program was created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent commitment offense, prior convictions are not considered.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 23, 2016/1900

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Auto Theft Crisis – Auto Theft Prevention
DATE/TIME:	August 16, 2016
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Detective Enrique Alvarez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Enrique Alvarez, (805) 385-7650 enrique.alvarez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: During the month of August, the Oxnard Police Department noticed an increase of vehicles being stolen due to keys being left behind in the vehicle. It has been determined that one in every three vehicles that are stolen in the city of Oxnard are being stolen due to keys being left in unlocked vehicles or vehicles being left running unattended.

In the weeks ahead, the Oxnard Police Department will be enforcing a City of Oxnard Ordinance which indicates that no vehicles shall be left running unattended. A citation of $65 will be issued to vehicles that are left running unattended.

The following tips will assist the community in preventing the theft of vehicles:

Do not leave keys in your vehicle whether the vehicle is running or not.
Do not leave keys in the ignition with the engine running unattended.
Make sure to lock your vehicle and use an anti-theft device.
Do not leave any valuable items in your vehicle. When items of value are left in the vehicle in plain sight, thieves will usually break the windows to steal your property.
Do not park in dark alleys or areas with low lighting.

Oxnard Police encourages our community to immediately report any suspicious activity or call 805-385-7740. Persons with additional information on auto theft-related issues are encouraged to call Oxnard Police Department Detective Enrique Alvarez at 805-385-7650.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 16, 2016/ 6:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	3/20/16, 0150 hours
LOCATION:	Community Center Park West (Seventh St. and Hobson Way), Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Alejandro Avila Arroyo, 24 year-old Oxnard resident Juvenile’s name withheld, 16 year-old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	n/a
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	n/a
VICTIM VEHICLE:	Still outstanding, description withheld
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Sergeant Marc.Amon@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Edgar Fernandez Edgar.Fernandez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 3/20/2016 at approximately 0152 hours, a call was received of an armed carjacking that had just occurred in the area of Community Center Park West located at Seventh St. and Hobson Way. Officers were in the area in less than a minute but the suspects already fled the area in the victim’s vehicle.

As officers continued to search the area they contacted three people, two male and one female, who were believed to be involved. The two males were identified and arrested. The adult male was identified as 24 year-old Oxnard resident, Alejandro Avila Arroyo. He was charged with two felonies, carjacking and possession of stolen property. The juvenile male was also charged with carjacking.

The investigation is ongoing and the Oxnard Police Department is in search of any witnesses to this event. Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

Arroyo, Alejandro Avila

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/20/16, 0810 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	March 21, 2016 / 7:13 PM
LOCATION:	Isleton Pl. at M St.
VICTIM(S):	18 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Jonathan Ballow, Detective jonathan.ballow@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jess Aragon, Officer jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7547

DETAILS:
On March 21, 2016 at approximately 7:13 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Isleton Pl. at M St. regarding several calls reporting shots fired. Officers located an 18 year old Oxnard resident suffering from two gunshot wounds in the area.

The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition.

Investigators are still working to determine a motive for the shooting.

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 Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7547. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3-21-16 / 2230 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Former Environmental Resources Employee Cited
DATE/TIME:	March 30, 2016, 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	City of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Harlen Jackson, 58 years old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Commander Andrew Salinas, (805) 385-7756 andrew.salinas@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Lucy Buttell, (805) 385-7594 Lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:(OXNARD, Calif) – On March 30, 2016 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Harlen Jackson, formerly of the Environmental Resources department in the City of Oxnard, was arrested and cited on misdemeanor charges of petty theft. The criminal and administrative investigation is seeking information regarding alleged theft of services at the Environmental Resources Del Norte Facility. This investigation is still on-going.

Suspect Harlen Jackson was cited and released and the case has been referred to the District Attorney for further action. Anyone with information regarding the theft of refuse services is encouraged to contact Detective Lucy Buttell with the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7594. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

You can also visit: http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting
DATE/TIME:	March 31, 2016 / Approx. 3:50 p.m.
LOCATION:	2700 block of El Dorado Ave. Oxnard, CA
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, (805) 979-6767 miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On March 31, 2016, at approximately 3:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a report of a suspicious suspect with a gun in the 2700 block of El Dorado Ave.

Officers arrived on scene and made contact with the possible suspect, and a shooting occurred. The suspect fled on foot. Officers are on scene, and residents are encouraged to remain inside at this time.

An updated news release will be forthcoming when additional information becomes available.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/31/16 1640 hrs.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Commander, participates in Leadership in Crisis training at Harvard University
DATE:	April 4, 2016
LOCATION:	Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager (805) 385-7631, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: Oxnard Police Commander Eduardo M. Miranda has been accepted to participate in the Leadership in Crises Program at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, in Cambridge, MA.

Miranda arrived in Cambridge for an advanced 40-hour training program, which will run through Friday. The curriculum and training will be taught by world renowned faculty and international government experts and includes the following topics: frameworks for crisis decision making, risk management, crisis emergencies, political and operational interface, inter-jurisdictional capacity, decentralized multi-organizational response, building capacity and best practices for integrating the private sector.

The Leadership in Crises (LIC) Program examines the skills leaders can build for working decisively in the highly concentrated time-frame of an emergency, while maintaining a focus on managing and motivating a team. The program looks at the skills necessary to communicate effectively with team members and the public, and how leaders can adapt techniques and strategies to fit the needs of a variety of extraordinary circumstances.

Miranda joined the Oxnard Police Department in 2000 as a police officer in our field services bureau. He has developed a strong foundation serving in a number of assignments with Oxnard Police, including Beat Coordinator, Senior Detective, and Patrol Sergeant. He has received various honors including Officer of the Year (2006) and a President’s Award for Community Service (2009) from El Concilio del Condado de Ventura County.

In 2012, Miranda was promoted to Commander, and currently serves as a Patrol and District Commander overseeing District 3 (West Village, Rosepark, La Colonia, Lemonwood, Diamond Bar and Cal-Gisler neighborhoods) as well as District 4 (South Oxnard), and oversees a number of collateral assignments. Miranda is a graduate of Rio Mesa High School in Oxnard. He also graduated from UC Santa Barbara, and holds a Master’s in Public Administration and a Doctor of Planning and Development Studies, both from the University of Southern California (USC).