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Stolen Vehicle Arrest

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME: April 9, 2016 at 7:52 PM
LOCATION: Channel Islands Blvd. and Fournier St.
VICTIM(S): Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S): Lauren Evans, 24 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Bakari Myers, Sergeant (805) 385-7778
[email protected]

DETAILS:
On April 9, 2016, at approximately 7:52 PM, an Oxnard Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Honda Civic in the area of San Juan Ave. and Columbia Dr.  The driver, identified as 24 year old Oxnard resident Lauren Evans, failed to stop and a pursuit ensued.  The pursuit lasted approximately two minutes and concluded when Evans abandoned the stolen vehicle in the middle of the intersection at Channel Islands Blvd. and Fournier St. 
 
Evans attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by the pursuing officer.  Evans was charged with being in possession of a stolen vehicle, felony evading, resisting arrest, and was booked at the Ventura County Jail.  Evans is currently on probation for a prior stolen vehicle arrest.  

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT: Suspicious Death Investigation
DATE/TIME: May 4, 2016, 7:45 a.m.
LOCATION: 1700 block of South Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Angela Marie Carrillo, 32 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): N/A
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Alex Arnett, Sergeant
[email protected] (805) 385-7763
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Steve Ramirez, Detective
[email protected] (805) 857-5227

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – On May 4, 2016, at approximately 7:45 am, the Oxnard Police Department and emergency medical personnel responded to an unconscious female in the south alley of the 1700 block of South Oxnard Boulevard. Emergency personnel arrived and located an unresponsive female who was declared deceased at the scene. Detectives arrived on scene and began an investigation into her death.
 
During the investigation, the female was identified as 32 year old Angela Marie Carrillo, an Oxnard resident.
 
On May 5, 2016 at approximately 9:30 am, an autopsy was conducted at the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office in order to determine Carrillo’s cause of death. Investigators noted there were no visible signs of trauma. Carrillo’s death remains undetermined pending toxicology results. The investigation is continuing.

If anyone has information regarding this investigation they are urged to call Detective Steve Ramirez at (805) 857-5227. You can also provide information and 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 their website at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org 


      Angela Marie Carrillo

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  May 5, 2016, 1:30 pm

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT: Firearm arrest
DATE/TIME: May 8, 2016/1700
LOCATION: 1800 block of Santa Lucia
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUSPECT(S): Jonathan Lopez (22 years) Oxnard resident
Jose Lopez (20 years) Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Bill Crisostomo
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sergeant Bill Crisostomo, 385-7644
[email protected]

DETAILS
 
On May 8, 2016 at approximately 1700 hours officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were conducting uniformed gang enforcement in the area of the 1800 block of Santa Lucia. While in the area they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle due to expired registration. During the stop the officers made contact with Jonathan Lopez and his brother Jose Lopez. Jose Lopez is a known associate of an active street gang. The officers also observed open alcohol containers in the vehicle.
 
During a search of Jonathan Lopez, a loaded semi-automatic pistol was located in his waistband.
 
Jonathan Lopez was arrested for several weapons related charges. Jose Lopez was arrested for outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
 
A third subject in the vehicle was released at the scene.
 
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.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  May 8, 2016/2050

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Commercial Burglary
DATE/TIME: 5/16/16, 0040 hours
LOCATION: 611 W. First St., Oxnard
Town and Country Market
VICTIM(S): Town and Country Market
SUSPECT(S): Jacob Castellanos, 18 years, Oxnard Resident
Eduardo Vega, 18 years, Oxnard Resident
Two Juveniles, Names Withheld
WITNESS(ES): N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):         N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Marc Amon, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Det. Rocky Marquez
[email protected]

DETAILS:
At approximately 12:40 a.m. Oxnard officers responded to a burglary in progress at the Town and Country Market in the 600 block of W. First St. While officers were on scene three of the four suspects exited the business and gave up without incident. As the officers and K9 were clearing the interior of the business an additional juvenile suspect fell through the ceiling tiles and suffered minor injuries from his fall.

The two adult suspects were identified as Jacob Castellanos and Eduardo Vega both 18 years of age. They were both arrested and booked at Ventura County Jail. The identities of the two juveniles are being withheld. It is believed that the suspects may have forced entry into the business through an air vent on the roof.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  5/16/16, 0814 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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INCIDENT: Gang Members Arrested for Vandalism and Possession of a Firearm
DATE/TIME: May 23, 2016 / 2258 hours
LOCATION: 100 Block of Eliza Court, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): City of Oxnard and
State of California
SUSPECT(S): 17 year old resident of Port Hueneme, name withheld
Antonio Magallanes, 23 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY: Brian Woolley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sergeant Brian Woolley (805) 385-7600
[email protected]

DETAILS:
On May 23, 2016, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of Eliza Court in reference to a report of several subjects vandalizing the area with spray paint.  When officers arrived, they observed the suspects actively vandalizing city property with paint.  
 
As the officers approached, the suspects fled on foot.  Two of the suspects were apprehended after a brief foot chase.  One of the suspects arrested, a 17 year-old documented gang member, was found to be in possession of a loaded, small caliber handgun.  During the investigation, he was found to be a convicted felon and currently on parole.  He was also in violation of the City of Oxnard’s gang injunction.  He was transported to the Ventura County Juvenile Hall where he was booked for multiple felonious weapons violations, conspiracy and felony vandalism.
 
The other suspect, Antonio Magallanes, also a documented gang member, was charged with violating the city’s gang injunction, conspiracy and felonious vandalism.  He was booked into the Ventura County Jail.   
 
These arrests were the result of a neighborhood resident simply calling 911 to report the suspicious activity.  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:  May 24, 2016 / 0130 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Scams:  Keeping Oxnard Informed 
DATE/TIME: June 1, 2016
LOCATION: Citywide
PREPARED BY: Detective Crystal Walker
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

Recently, your Oxnard Police Department received information that some new scams are on the rise.  The details are different but the situation is the same:  whether the scammer asks you for a donation, advises you owe money, says you have a warrant or responds to a legitimate ad; they all have one objective, to take your money.  Here are a few examples of prevalent scams:
 
  Renter’s Scam:

  • Consumers are lured by a rental home with cheap rent.  Scammers copy information from real rental listings and change information for their benefit (such as lowering the rent to make it more attractive).  Contact is made and a fake application is offered with a request for payment.  Prospective renters wish to see the home and are directed to drive by but until the rental agreement is signed and money wired, they cannot send the keys or arrange for the property to be viewed.  “Owners” are often abroad or unavailable somehow to make face-to-face contact.  A variation of this scam involves a supposed military member selling their vehicle or property from abroad.  The vehicle is often offered at several thousand below Kelly Bluebook listings.
  • Red flag!  The “owner” becomes insistent and pleading when asking for the deposit and it is not forthcoming.
  • Prevention:  If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.  If an owner wants to rent their property, they will make themselves available to show it or arrange from someone else to do it for them.  Beware if you pay out any money prior to viewing a property.  Also, check the rent ranges for the area where the property is located.  Rental rates that appear too low for an area should be cause for closer scrutiny.

 
Job Application Scam:

  • Persons looking for jobs reply to email solicitations for employment they receive or sign up for job offers on a site.  They fill-out an application and are awarded the job.  The employee performs the job and upon receiving their paycheck, discovers that the check is fraudulent.  The scammer retains all their personal information from the job application.
  • Prevention:  Look out for these signs that something may be amiss.  Some victims have said that they were required to pay for supplies out of their own pocket and the job descriptions are deliberately vague.  Paychecks that appear too generous are often a warning sign.  Beware of scammers offering to pay up-front for work yet to be done.  If you are asked to cash a check that is too large and they ask you to send the remainder elsewhere, you may be involved in a scam.  Lastly, make sure the site you use is reputable.

 
Scams have been circulating for some time and unfortunately, it does not take much to become a victim but with a little preparation you can prevent this from happening to you.  Below are some tips to avoid becoming a victim. 
 
·         Do not give your personal identifying information to anyone that you do not know or did not solicit their services. 
·         Do not respond to any request that you send money or information to someone because you “won” a prize or a lottery.
·         If you are asked to pay bills by any means other than the traditionally accepted methods (cash, check, cashier’s check), BEWARE!  Some scammers have asked potential victims to pay with pre-paid cards.
·         Do not respond to anyone asking you to send money by “wire” transfer.  You are sending cash – you won’t get it back.
 
 

What to do if you are a victim of a scam or identity theft:

     

  •   Accumulate all of the paperwork showing that you have been a victim and contact your local police agency to initiate a report.
  •  If the scam was not completed, you are not a victim.  However, if you would like to report the scam to authorities, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov, https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov or call (202) 326-2222.

 
Other informational links:

  
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  06-01-16/0836 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Bicyclist) 
DATE/TIME: June 24, 2016 / 7:12 a.m.
LOCATION: Lakehurst Street and Janetwood Drive
DRIVER: 17 year old Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 1: 2001 Ford Expedition
PEDESTRIAN Gregory Lawrence Dominguez, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 2: Giant Rincon Mountain Bike
   
PREPARED BY: Jamie Brown, Senior Officer (805) 385-7749
[email protected]  
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749
[email protected]  

DETAILS:

On June 24, 2016, at about 7:12 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS responded to a hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.  The collision occurred on Lakehurst Street north of Janetwood Drive.
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the Ford Expedition collided into the bicyclist near the intersection.  After the collision with the bicyclist, the Ford Expedition swerved to the opposite side of the road and collided with a tree. The driver fled the scene on foot and was located in the area moments later. The driver was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center, and was later arrested. The pedestrian was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center, where he later died as a result of his injuries.             
 
Alcohol and/or drugs may have been factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.
 
If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 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:  June 24, 2016 / 1830 hours
 

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME: July 25, 2016 / 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
PREPARED BY: Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749
[email protected]
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749
[email protected]

DETAILS:

On Monday, July 25, 2016, between 1:00 p.m. and 6 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department will be deploying officers throughout the city limits to conduct bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement.
 
The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists.  Pedestrians are reminded to obey regulatory traffic signs and only travel in areas where it is permitted and safe to walk. Bicyclists should follow all traffic laws and wear an appropriate helmet at all times to minimize injuries in the case of a collision or fall. 
 
Drivers are also reminded to share the road and watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel on our roadways.  Extra caution should be used near schools and crosswalks. California law requires drivers to maintain a distance of three feet when passing bicyclists.  If a driver is unable to give a bicyclist three feet, due to traffic or road conditions (including the weather and width of the highway), the driver must slow to a reasonable speed and pass when it would not endanger the bicyclist. 
 
Funding for this operation is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation    
DATE/TIME: July 29, 2016 at approximately 5:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 800 block of Cooper Road, north alley
VICTIM(S): Name withheld 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 Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688
[email protected]

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – On July 29, 2016 at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department received a call for service of an unresponsive person in the north alley of the 800 block of Cooper Road. When officers arrived, they located a Hispanic male victim in his mid 20’s lying in the alley. It appeared that the victim had been assaulted. Emergency medical services (EMS) responded to the scene, but the victim was pronounced deceased. Major Crimes Investigators were notified and responded. This incident is being investigated as a homicide.
 
This is Oxnard’s ninth homicide of 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 this homicide 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:  July 29, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Oxnard Police Release Name of Homicide Victim
DATE/TIME: July 29, 2016 at approximately 5:30 a.m.
LOCATION: 800 block of Cooper Road, North Alley
VICTIM(S): Maurillo Primo De La Cruz, 24 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 Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688
[email protected]

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – The Oxnard Police Department is releasing the name of the homicide victim found in an alley in the early morning hours on July 29, 2016.
 
Maurillo Primo De La Cruz, a 24 year old Oxnard resident, was assaulted and found unresponsive in the north alley of the 800 block of Cooper Road. A citizen, who was out for an early morning walk, located De La Cruz and called 911. Emergency medical services arrived, but De La Cruz was declared deceased at the scene. 
 
Major Crimes Investigators were called to the scene to investigate. There is no clear motive for the murder at this time, but investigators do not believe this incident to be gang related.
 
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 this homicide 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:  August 1, 2016 at 10 a.m.