OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Community Animal Licensing Fair
DATE/TIME:	April 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
LOCATION:	Sea Air Park 2011 Ninth Street Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
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PREPARED BY:	Daniel Shrubb, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Daniel Shrubb Sergeant (805) 200-5670 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On April 16, 2016, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the City of Oxnard’s Animal Safety Unit will be hosting a Community Animal Licensing Fair at Sea Air Park, 2011 Ninth Street in Oxnard.

Oxnard residents will have a great opportunity to license their pets and obtain more information on responsible pet ownership. The Animal Safety Unit has even better news – If residents choose to license their pets at this event, late fees and penalties for having expired pet licenses will be waived.

The Oxnard Police Department Explorer Post will also be offering free child fingerprinting.

What do I need to bring?

A valid rabies certificate
$20 for a spayed or neutered pet (cash or check only).
$50 for an unaltered pet (cash or check only).

For additional information contact the Oxnard Police Department Animal Safety Unit at 805-385-7640 or find us on Facebook under “Oxnard Police Department – Animal Safety Unit.”

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a deadly weapon (Knife)
DATE/TIME:	April 25, 2016 / 5:00 pm
LOCATION:	400 Block West Juniper Street
VICTIM(S):	70 year old Oxnard Resident 50 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Gomez (20 years) Oxnard resident
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PREPARED BY:	Detective Cody J Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Cody J Collet, [email protected] (805)486-6228

DETAILS:

On April 25, 2016, at about 5:00 pm, Patrol Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 400 Block West Juniper Street, reference a family dispute. Officers arrived on scene and began investigating the family dispute and a complaint of a battery. The suspect was identified as resident Luis Gomez, 20 years old, who was inside the home.
Officers learned that earlier in the day, Gomez had brandished an axe at a female victim and had also previously battered another victim. This was unreported to police.
While officers were investigating the battery and family dispute, occupants of the residence fled out a bedroom window and reported that Gomez had charged at them with a large knife and attempted to assault them.
Officers surrounded the residence. Members of the Oxnard Police Department SWAT Team, K9 Unit, Hostage Negotiations Team, Crisis Intervention Team, and Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit responded to assist with the incident. A search warrant and arrest warrant were obtained for Gomez and the residence. After several hours Gomez was taken into custody using a police canine.
Gomez was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment for injuries he sustained from the police canine during the arrest. Gomez will be booked at the Ventura County Main Jail for Battery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 245).
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:	Arrest of Homicide Suspect
DATE/TIME:	10/27/15 at approximately 0200 hours
LOCATION:	1500 block of South Oxnard Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Paul Blevins, 50 years old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	George Edward Malone, 47 years old, Port Hueneme Resident
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) – Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Investigators have made an arrest in a homicide case that occured on October 27, 2015. Detectives arrested 47 year old George Edward Malone for the murder of Paul Blevins.

On 10/27/15 at approximately 0200 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to the 1500 block of South Oxnard Boulevard regarding an assault. When the officers arrived at the scene, they found Blevins with life threatening stab wounds. Blevins was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. Unfortunately, Blevins died as a result of the injuries he sustained from the assault.

Major Crimes Investigators took over the investigation and were able to identify a suspect. The suspect, George Edward Malone, was arrested at Ventura County Jail on 4/25/16 for the murder of Blevins. Malone was already in custody for narcotics related charges not associated with the homicide.

Although Malone has been arrested for this murder, Major Crimes Investigators are continuing to investigate this case. If you have information about the murder of Paul Blevins, you are urged to call contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit the website www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

George Edward Malone

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/26/16 at 0900 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 1445 hours
LOCATION:	4th Street and Oxnard Blvd., Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	State of CA
SUSPECT(S):	Natividad Juarez, 33-year-old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jared Battles
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Jared Battles, 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On May 10, 2016 at approximately 1445 hours, officers were patrolling the area of Oxnard Boulevard and Fourth Street. While in the area, they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. During the stop the officers made contact with Natividad Juarez. Juarez is a known associate of an active street gang.

During a search, a loaded semi-automatic pistol was located in Juarez’s waistband. A records check of the firearm revealed the weapon was stolen.

Natividad Juarez was arrested for several weapons related charges.

At the beginning of 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST), to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention and enforcement.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 10, 2016/1600

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Update: The female was returned to her family and residence at 1:30 pm. No further assistance is needed. Disoriented Elderly Female – Public assistance needed
DATE/TIME:	May 31, 2016 at 9:00 am
LOCATION:	Schooner Walk and Pier Walk, Oxnard, CA
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PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department Dispatch, 805-385-7740

DETAILS:

Update: The female was returned to her family and residence at 1:30 pm. No further assistance is needed.

On May 31, 2016 at approximately 9:00 am Oxnard Police Department officers responded to the area of Schooner Walk and Pier Walk in Oxnard to investigate the report of a disoriented elderly female. Officers located an estimated 75+ years old Asian female wearing a green suit and no shoes. The female is very disoriented an unable to provide any identifying information as well as a home address or any relatives.

The female is approximately 4’11, 95 lbs, red curly hair, hazel or brown eyes and speaks both English and Korean. She may go by a name sounding similar to Kim Olsen. The female is currently at the Oxnard Police Department, her picture is attached.

The Oxnard Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the female so that she can be reunited with her family, friends, or caretakers. Anyone with any information is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 31, 2016 @ 1221

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Homicide

DATE/TIME:

June 11, 2016, 9:04 p.m.

LOCATION:

4800 block of Terrace Avenue, Oxnard, CA

VICTIM(S):

Name Withheld Pending Family Notification

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PREPARED BY:

Detective Edgar Fernandez

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Detective Steven M. Ramirez II (805) 385-7760
[email protected]

DETAILS:
On June 10, 2016, at 9:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to a call of a shooting victim in the 4800 block of Terrace Avenue. Upon arrival officers located a victim inside a nearby residence. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. Unfortunately, the victim later succumbed to his injuries.

Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Investigators were notified and responded to the scene to assume the investigation. The investigation is ongoing.

This was Oxnard’s fifth homicide of the year.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. 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 1(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:	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 [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Dan Whitmer, Sergeant [email protected] 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 [email protected] (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 [email protected]

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