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News release – Oxnard Police Investigate Two Unrelated Homicides – 6/26/2016

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police Investigate Two Unrelated Homicides    
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 25, 2016
LOCATION: 1900 block of Norht Ventura Road, Oxnard
1300 block of South C Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Names witheld pending notification to family
SUSPECT(S): Unknown    
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 (805) 385-7645
[email protected]
Detective Steve Ramirez (805) 385-7760
[email protected]

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department is investigating two homicides that occurred almost six hours apart in different locations of the city. Preliminary information indicates that the two homicides do not appear to be related.
 
The first homicide occurred at approximately 1700 hours. Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the 1900 block of North Ventura Road. When officers arrived on scene, the located a male in his early 30’s with multiple gunshot wounds. Police officers provided first aid to the victim until paramedics arrived on scene. The victim was rushed to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. Unfortunately, the victim died of his injuries.
 
The second homicide occurred at approximately 2300 hours. Oxnard police officers responded to a shooting victim in the 1300 block of South C Street. The officers located a male in his early 20 with multiple gunshot wounds in a nearby parking lot. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived, but pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
 
The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit and Major Crimes Unit responded to both incidents and assumed the investigations. At this point in the investigations, detectives do not have any suspect information. The motive for either homicide is unknown, and gang motivation has not been ruled out.
 
This is Oxnard’s seventh and eight homicides for the year.
 
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. Investigators are urging anyone with information about one or both of these homicides to call the Oxnard Police Department. You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information to assist with the investigation. There are numerous ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:
 

 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  June 26, 2016 at 0345 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Death Investigation    
DATE/TIME: July 3, 2016, 9:a.m.
LOCATION: 301 West Vineyard Avenue, Timbers Apartments
VICTIM(S): Billy Navarro, 24 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): None
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett
(805) 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detectie Jaime Miranda
[email protected] (805) 385-7680

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit are investigating a death that occurred at the Timbers Apartments, located at 301 West Vineyard Avenue.
 
On July 3, 2016 at approximately 9:00 a.m., Oxnard police officers were called to investigate a possible trespassing in one of the apartments. Officers searched the apartment and found a deceased male, later identified as 24 year old Billy Navarro. It appeared that Navarro died of a gunshot wound. Navarro was the former resident of the apartment in which he was found.
 
Detectives are still investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7680. You can also provide information anonymously by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.   
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  July 5, 2016, 1:00 p.m. 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police and Fire announce National Night Out events across the City, next Tuesday, August 2nd
DATE/TIME: August 2nd, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and August 3rd, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: August 2nd
North District:  North Oxnard Methodist Church
1801 Joliet Place, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
 
West District:  Sycamore Senior Village
333 North “F” Street, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 
East District:  Del Sol Park
1800 Camino del Sol, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
 
August 3rd
South District:  Centro Cristiano Familiar de Oxnard
451 W. Hueneme Road, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY: Detective Crystal Walker
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

Oxnard residents are partnering with the Oxnard Police and Fire Departments to bring you a series of National Night Out (NNO) events scheduled for next Tuesday, August 2, 2016 and Wednesday, August 3, 2016.
 
NNO is a national effort of cities, law enforcement agencies, crime prevention organizations, community groups and neighborhoods. Along with traditional outside lights and front porch vigils, most cities and towns celebrate National Night Out with a variety of special citywide and neighborhood events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, festivals, visits from local officials and law enforcement, safety fairs, and youth events.
 
National Night Out is designed to: (1) heighten crime prevention awareness, (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs, (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that community members are organized, vigilant and willing to report crime.
 
Events throughout Oxnard will bring the District Teams who patrol and serve each District to a location where they can meet their neighborhood members.  District Teams focus on crime, traffic safety, and quality of life issues at the neighborhood level and need the public’s help to best do their jobs.  Also participating in the event is the Oxnard Fire Department who will be sharing risk reduction and fire prevention strategies. 
 
There is still time to schedule your own event!  Just follow the below steps to have your own NNO event:

  • Each group that is participating is asked to notify the police department so that we can make arrangements to stop by. 
  • You do not have to be part of an organized group (Neighborhood Council, Neighborhood Watch) to have an event. 
  • This is about neighbors getting to know neighbors and celebrating together! 
  • Contact your beat coordinator for assistance in setting up your event. 
  • We can’t wait to hang out with you!

 
If you have any questions regarding National Night Out events in Oxnard, please contact Detective Crystal Walker at (805) 385-7668 or [email protected].
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  07-26-16/1425 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Request for Public’s Help – Sarles Homicide Case
DATE/TIME: July 15, 2015 at approximately 9:46 p.m.
LOCATION: Lemonwood Park – 2000 block of San Mateo Place
VICTIM(S): Robert Paul Sarles, 19-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
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 Steven Ramirez II (805) 385-7760
[email protected]  

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, CA.)– As we pass the one year anniversary of Robert Paul Sarles’ murder, investigators with the Oxnard Police Department are again asking for the public’s help in providing any information related to the senseless murder of 19-year old Oxnard resident, Robert “Bobby” Sarles.
 
On the evening of July 15, 2015, Sarles was walking through Lemonwood Park on his way home when he was shot repeatedly. Investigators have yet to determine a motive for the senseless attack.
 
Investigators have interviewed numerous witnesses and followed several leads. Investigators believe that there are people in the community that have information that can assist investigators in identifying the suspect(s) in this case. Investigators are asking anyone that has information about this homicide to call the Oxnard Police Department and place an anonymous call. Providing any information could be very helpful to this investigation. Your cooperation would be greatly appreciated by the Sarles Family, the community and the Oxnard Police Department.
 
 The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect(s) in homicide cases. There are numerous ways to provide information to the Oxnard Police Department:
 


                   Robert “Bobby” Sarles

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  August 4, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police Release Name of Officer Involved in Shooting 
DATE/TIME: August 14, 2016 at approximately 10:10 p.m.
LOCATION: 5300 Block of Perkins Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Police Officer Brian Zamore, three year veteran
SUSPECT(S): Julio Isidoro, 19 year old Port Hueneme resident
Jose Olea, 19 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY: Alex Arnett, Sergeant
(805) 385-7763; [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Steven Ramirez II       
[email protected] (805) 385-7760

DETAILS:(Oxnard, Calif)– The Oxnard Police Department is releasing the name of the police officer who shot at an armed gang member in Oxnard late Sunday night.

 On August 14, 2016 at approximately 10:10 p.m., Oxnard Police Officer Brian Zamore was on patrol when he was dispatched to a call of a shooting in the 300 block of Canterbury Way. Officer Zamore arrived at the crime scene and started to search the Southwinds Neighborhood.  The suspect was armed with a handgun and had shot at a father who was protecting his family.
 
Officer Zamore located 19 year old Julio Isidoro near the intersection of Perkins Road and Clara Street, which was a few blocks away from Canterbury Way. Isidoro matched the description of the shooting suspect that was given to police officers by the victim and witnesses. Officer Zamore tried to contact Isidoro, but Isidoro fled and attempted to conceal himself in a dark corner of a front yard of a family residence. Officer Zamore searched the yard and was able to locate Isidoro with the use of his flashlight. Officer Zamore drew his service weapon and ordered Isidoro to show him his hands, but Isidoro refused to listen to the officer’s orders. Isidoro, who was armed with a loaded semi-automatic handgun, made suspicious furtive movements in the bushes and refused to listen to Officer Zamore’s orders. Officer Zamore, concerned for his safety, fired one round from his service pistol at Isidoro. The bullet fired from Officer Zamore’s pistol missed Isidoro; Isidoro was not injured. Isidoro immediately surrendered to officers without further incident. Isidoro’s loaded handgun was recovered at the scene.
 
An investigator from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit and Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assume the investigations.
 
Investigators learned that Isidoro was a suspect in two assaults leading up to the officer involved shooting. Isidoro was suspected of committing an assault on a female at Southwinds Park earlier in the evening, as well as shooting at a father who was protecting his family in the 300 block of Canterbury Way. Isidoro was also identified as an occupant of a vehicle who fled from an Oxnard police officer during a traffic stop at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday evening. During that incident, a 14 year old juvenile was arrested and a shotgun was located in the vehicle. Isidoro is a documented Oxnard gang member and had been served with the gang injunction. Isidoro is in custody at Ventura County Jail on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, weapons violations, and the special allegation that he committed the crimes for the benefit of a criminal street gang.
 
If not for the quick response by Oxnard police officers, including Officer Zamore’s quick action in locating Isidoro and confronting him, and the assistance of witnesses and members of the community there is a great likelihood that Isidoro’s violent assault on community members in the Southwinds Neighborhood would have continued.
 
Also arrested Sunday evening with Isidoro was 19 year old Jose Olea, from Oxnard. Like Isidoro, Olea is considered a documented Oxnard gang member. Olea was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant and assault with a deadly weapon.
 
Officer Brian Zamore is currently assigned to the Patrol Services Bureau as a patrol officer. The three year veteran is currently on paid administrative leave, which is department policy for officers involved in a shooting incident.
 
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, the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477. You can also provide a tip by clicking on their link at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 1, 2016  7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
LOCATION: City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY: Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant 
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749
[email protected]

DETAILS:
 
On Thursday, September 1, 2016, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint in the City of Oxnard.  The checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Vineyard Avenue south of Esplanade Drive. This location was chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol-related arrests and/or DUI collisions. 
 
The checkpoint resulted in the following:
 

  • 896 vehicles through
  • 589 drivers screened
  • Two DUI investigations
  • One DUI alcohol arrest
  • Seven citations issued to unlicensed drivers
  • 17 total citations issued
  • One vehicle towed

 
The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year.  These operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer.  We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911.  These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 
 
For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].  

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Convicted felon arrested for possession of a firearm and narcotics 
DATE/TIME: September 10, 2016; 2020 hours
LOCATION: 1400 Block of Bayview Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):  
SUSPECT(S): Jesus Labo, 27 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): Silver Honda Civic
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Commander Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Kevin Baysinger, 385-7746
[email protected]

DETAILS:

On September 10, 2016, at about 2000 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a silver Honda Civic for a traffic violation.  Officers contacted the driver, Labo, who was found to have outstanding warrants for his arrest. During the arrest, Labo was found to be in possession of a small amount of cocaine. 
 
During a search of Labo’s vehicle, officers located a loaded revolver.  Additional handgun ammunition, including shotgun ammunition, was also located in Labo’s vehicle.  It was determined that Labo is a previously convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition. 
 
Labo was ultimately arrested for several firearms and narcotics related violations, as well as his warrants. 
 
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 the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  September 10, 2016 / 11:25PM
 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Gang Member Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Short Barreled Shotgun, Drugs for Sales , and Drug Paraphernalia 
DATE/TIME: 9/15/16; 10:20PM
LOCATION: Wilson Park (350 N. “C” Street)
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): Antonio Madrigal, 35 year old Oxnard resident
   
   
   
PREPARED BY: Dan Whitmer, Sergeant
[email protected]
805-385-8289
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Dan Whitmer, Sergeant
[email protected]
805-385-8289

DETAILS:
On September 15, 2016, at about 10:20 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (Special Enforcement Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the 300 block of north “C” St. when they conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle violation. 
 
When officers approached the vehicle they noticed Madrigal inside and recognized him as being on probation.  The gang officers also know that Madrigal is an active gang member.  A search of the vehicle was conducted and officers located a loaded short barreled shot gun, methamphetamine, heroin, and drug paraphernalia. 
 
Madrigal was arrested for possessing a loaded short barreled shotgun, possession of drugs for sale, and drug paraphernalia. 
 
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. 
 
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:  09/16/16 / 0045 hours

 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police use new DNA Technology to Assist in Homicide Case
DATE/TIME: November 13, 2014 at approximately 8:43 a.m.
LOCATION: Sierra Linda Park, 1000 block of Indigo Place
VICTIM(S): Labh Nigah, 55 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett
[email protected] (805) 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Miguel Serrato
[email protected] (805) 385-7688

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department is using new DNA technology to assist in solving a homicide case. Recently, Major Crimes Investigators sought the services of Parabon NanoLabs. Parabon NanoLabs is a DNA technology company based in Virginia that specializes in DNA phenotyping. According to Parabon, DNA phenotyping is “the process of predicting physical appearance and ancestry from unidentified DNA evidence.” Law enforcement agencies have used the company’s SnapshotTMDNA Phenotyping Service (Snapshot) to narrow suspect lists and generate leads in criminal investigations. The Oxnard Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in Ventura County to use such technology in a homicide case.
 
The Nigah Homicide Case
On the morning of November 13, 2014, Labh Nigah dropped off his child at Sierra Linda Elementary School, and then went to Sierra Linda Park. Mr. Nigah was walking around the park when he was attacked and repeatedly stabbed. The assailant was last seen running from the scene westbound through the park onto Holly Avenue. Mr. Nigah died from his injuries a short time later. There were other people in the park that described the person running from the scene as a dark skinned male, between the ages of 14 to 22 years, black hair, 5’8” to 6’ tall with a thin build.
 
Major Crimes Investigators discovered blood evidence at the scene that did not appear to belong to Mr. Nigah. Investigators collected samples of this blood and obtained a DNA profile. The DNA profile was entered into the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), which is a database law enforcement agencies use to compare DNA profiles in criminal investigations. After almost two years of investigating this case and with no additional leads, Major Crimes Investigators turned to Parabon NanoLabs and their DNA phenotyping services for assistance.
 
Parabon NanoLabs and DNA Phenotyping Services (Snapshot)
Using the unknown DNA blood evidence from the Nigah homicide investigation, Snapshot produced trait predictions for the associated person of interest (POI). Individual predictions were made for the person’s ancestry, eye color, hair color, skin color, freckling, and face shape. By combining these attributes of appearance, a Snapshot composite was produced depicting what the POI may have looked like at 25 years of age and with an average body-mass index (BMI) of 22. These default values were used because age and BMI cannot be determined from DNA; however, people in Sierra Linda Park provided investigators with an approximate age and build of the person running from the scene. The person fleeing the scene appeared to be a dark skinned male between 14 to 22 years of age, short black hair, 5’-8” to 6’ tall, with a thin build.
 
It is important to note that Snapshot composites are scientific approximations of appearance based on DNA, and are not likely to be exact replicas of appearance. Environmental factors such as smoking, drinking, diet and other non-environmental factors (facial hair, hairstyle, scars, etc.) cannot be predicted by DNA analysis and may cause further variation between the subject’s predicted and actual appearance.
 
Please review the Snapshot composite attached to this news release. The person depicted in the composite is a person of interest in the Nigah murder investigation. If you know this person or the person looks familiar to you, please contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688 or Sergeant Alex Arnett at (805) 385-7763. DO NOT attempt to question or confront the person you believe to be depicted in the Snapshot composite.
 
The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.
 
What is the Parabon Snapshot DNA Phenotyping service?
Snapshot, built with fundraising from the US Department of Defense, is a revolutionary new forensic DNA analysis service that accurately predicts the physical appearance and ancestry of an unknown person from DNA. It can also determine kinship between DNA samples out of six degrees of relatedness. Snapshot is ideal for generating investigative leads, narrowing suspect lists, and identifying remains.
Website: https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/          
 
Examples of Snapshot Composites Released by Law Enforcement to the Public:


International Videos about Snapshot:

 
About Parabon NanoLabs, Inc.
Parabon NanoLabs was developed and operates the Snapshot DNA Phenotyping Service, is a vertically integrated DNA technology company located in Reston, Virginia that develops next-generation forensic and therapeutic products, which leverage the enormous power of DNA. Staffed by a uniquely qualified team of scientists and technologists, with expertise ranging form bioinformatics and chemistry to computer science and pharmacology, Parabon is bringing to market revolutionary new products and services made possible by recent advances in DNA sequencing, analysis and manufacturing technologies.
Website: https://parabon-nanolabs.com/
 
Media Inquiries about the Snapshot Technology Can be Directed to:
Parabon NanoLabs Contact
Paula Armentrout
P: (703) 689-9689 ext. 250
[email protected]
 
Public Relations Contact
Laura Burgess Marketing
P: (252) 288-5805
[email protected]
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  September 19, 2016, at 8 a.m. 


                                  Labh Nigah

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Firearm arrest
DATE/TIME: April 11, 2016/2300
LOCATION: 5200 block of Charles St.
VICTIM(S):  
SUSPECT(S): Anthony Tapia (22 years) Oxnard resident
Male juvenile (16 years) Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Bill Crisostomo
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sergeant Bill Crisostomo, 385-7644
[email protected]

DETAILS:

On April 11, 2016 at approximately 2300 hours officers from the Special Enforcement Unit and K9 Unit responded to a call of a subject with a gun and a possible shot fired in the 5200 block of Charles Street.  When officers arrived several subjects fled into a residence. All of the subjects were eventually detained without further incident. One of the subjects was identified as Anthony Tapia. Tapia is currently on probation with search terms. A probation search was conducted, during which a sawed off shotgun was located.
 
Tapia was arrested for weapons violations.  A juvenile who was also contacted was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest.  Tapia and the juvenile are both associated with a local tagger group.
 
The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members in the city. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.