OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearm arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 16, 2016 / 5:45pm
LOCATION:	300 block Cuesta Del Mar Oxnard, Ca
SUSPECT(S):	Fourteen year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Tim Kelley, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Tim Kelley (805)385-8289

DETAILS:
On June 16, 2016, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar in response to several recent shootings that have occurred in the city. Officers observed a group of juveniles loitering in the alley of the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar. As the officers approached the group one of the juveniles, a fourteen year-old Oxnard resident, discarded a loaded .22 caliber handgun and attempted to flee the area on foot. Officers recovered the handgun and quickly caught and detained the suspect. The suspect was arrested for possession of a loaded and concealed firearm in a public place. The suspect is a known associate of a local Oxnard street gang. The juvenile was booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall.

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Replica Firearm Related Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 12, 2016/1412 hours
LOCATION:	1300 Block Edgewood Way Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	17 Year Old Juvenile (name withheld) Oxnard resident 16 Year Old Juvenile ( name withheld) Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy, (805) 797-8021 [email protected]

DETAILS:On July 12, 2016 at approximately 1300 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team received a tip from a citizen that a young man was in the courtyard of an apartment complex with a gun in his waistband. Officers arrived at the apartment complex in the 1300 block of Edgewood Way and found a 16 year old male who matched the description exactly.

Officers made contact with him and he immediately reached for his waistband and tried to run away. One officer was able to control the suspect’s hands and quickly take him into custody without further incident. The 16 year old suspect had a replica semi-automatic handgun in his front waistband and a second replica firearm in his backpack. Because our officer’s arrived on-scene within minutes, they were able to quickly locate, identify and restrain the suspect with minimal force. This was a rapidly evolving situation and it was mitigated peacefully due to the quick actions of the on-scene officers.

This incident is a clear example of how our partnerships with the community directly resulted in real time information sharing on quality of life issues surrounding this complex and gang activity. The reporting party in this incident was able to communicate directly with the responding officers and provide detailed information and descriptions that resulted in both juveniles being arrested. One of the persons arrested was a documented member of a criminal street gang.

The 16 year old who had possessed the replica firearms was arrested for resisting arrest, possession of illegal prescription medication, and for altering a replica firearm. A second male juvenile who was with the first suspect was also arrested for a violation of probation and later released to a parent.

In an effort to address the increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

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. Case #16-71931

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 13, 2016/1520 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Post Release Offender arrested for Felony transportation of narcotics and possession of ammunition by a convicted Felon.
DATE/TIME:	7/22/2016 / 1000 hours
LOCATION:	Patterson Road/Wooley Road Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Rafael Arias, 48 year old Santa Paula resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Chip Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy [email protected]

DETAILS:On 7-22-16, at approximately 10:00 AM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team conducted a traffic stop at Patterson Road and Wooley Road. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Rafael Arias who is a Post Release Offender (PROS) and convicted Felon. Officers noticed that Arias was extremely nervous when they contacted him conducted a compliance search of his person and his vehicle.

During the search a quantity of methamphetamine was found in his pockets and also in his car. Officers also found several rounds of small caliber ammunition in his vehicle. Because of Arias’ long criminal history, he is considered a prohibited person from possessing firearms and ammunition. Arias was arrested for Felony transportation of narcotics and for being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition, also a Felony.

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.

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 Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Elder Abuse and Narcotics Sales
DATE/TIME:	August 3, 2016/ 1215 Hours
LOCATION:	3200 Block Taffrail Lane
VICTIM(S):	State of California 74 year old victim (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Jeffrey Schultz (age 54), Oxnard resident Glen Wilson (age 54), Oxnard resident Charles Hardison III (age 33) Ventura resident Cynthia Wigton (age 47), Ventura resident
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SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy, Neighborhood Policing Team Supervisor
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy, Neighborhood Policing Team [email protected], (805) 797-8021

DETAILS:On 8-3-16 the Oxnard Police Department completed a two-month long investigation into narcotics sales involving 54 year old Jeffrey Schultz who resides in the 3200 block of Taffrail Lane in Oxnard.

The Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT) worked closely with narcotics investigators to develop information to seek a narcotics search warrant for Schultz’ home where he lives with his 74 year old mother. This afternoon the Oxnard Police Department S.W.A.T. team served that search warrant and detained six people inside of the home with four being arrested for a variety of narcotics violations.

Investigators conducted a thorough search of the home and an inspection was done by Code Compliance after numerous city code violations were found. An alarming part of this case was the living conditions within the home and the poor care that Shultz’ 74 year old mother received. She is unable to care for herself and she had several obvious signs of neglect and poor hygiene. She was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for examination and a social worker was assigned to oversee her case by Ventura County Adult Protective Services.

Schultz’ elderly mother was essentially being cared for by narcotics users and acquaintances of her son. Glen Wilson was detained inside and he told officers that he was her caregiver and was taking responsibility for her daily care. Wilson was searched and officers found a small amount of methamphetamine in his pocket and a glass pipe used to smoke narcotics. This was concerning to officers as he was supposed to be caring for Mrs. Schultz but he appears to be an active drug user.

Jeffrey Schultz (age 54) was arrested for 11366 H&S, for maintaining a narcotics house; 11378 H&S and 11351 H&S for the sales of narcotics; 368 PC Felony Elder Abuse. Cynthia Wigton (age 47) of Ventura, Charles Hardison III (age 33) of Ventura, and Glen Wilson (age 54) of Oxnard were arrested for various narcotics violations. Wilson was also booked for Felony Elder Abuse. .

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 Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 3, 2016/1900

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Vehicle Collision
DATE/TIME:	August 4, 2016 / 2337 hours
LOCATION:	Teakwood Street and J Street
DRIVER 1:	Mario Hilario Olvera Fernandez, 34 years, Oxnard Resident
DRIVER 2:	Addy Rafaela Toyub, 53 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1:	Red, 2005 Yamaha motorcycle
VEHICLE 2:	White, 2011 Honda Accord
VEHICLE 3:	Red 2002 GMC Yukon
PREPARED BY:	Officer Alvaro Pulido
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena (805) 385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On Thursday, August 4, 2016, at about 11:37 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Teakwood Street and J Street in reference to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles and a motorcycle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the white Honda Accord, driven by Addy Rafaela Toyub, was traveling southbound on J Street and made a left turn onto eastbound Teakwood Street. The red Yamaha motorcycle, driven by Mario Hilario Olvera Fernandez, was traveling northbound on J Street towards Teakwood Street. The red GMC Yuikon was parked unoccupied on the south side of Teakwood Street just east of J Street. Surveillance video from a nearby residence showed that the motorcyclist failed to stop for a posted stop sign at the intersection of J Street and Teakwood Street and broadsided the Honda. The collision caused Fernandez to be ejected from the Yamaha.

Fernandez was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries sustained from the collision. Toyub was not injured as a result of the collision. Fernandez was wearing a full face motorcycle helmet at the time of the collision.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision.

The roadway was closed during the scene investigation but has been reopened.

The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750 or via email at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: August 5, 2016 0540 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, August 13, 2016 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 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 Saturday, August 13, 2016, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 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 westbound lanes of Wooley Road east of C Street. 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:

612 vehicles through
602 drivers screened
Four DUI investigations
Four DUI alcohol arrests
Ten citations issued to unlicensed drivers
25 total citations issued
Five vehicles 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:	Two Injured in Shooting
DATE/TIME:	August 14, 2016/ 4:56 p.m.
LOCATION:	1600 Block Morris Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	19 year old male, name withheld 20 year old male, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Jess Aragon, Detective
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jess Aragon (805) 385-7547 [email protected]

DETAILS: On August 14, 2016, at approximately 4:56 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 1600 block of Morris Street reference a possible shooting victim. When officers arrived, they located a 19 year old male and a 20 year old male suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was taken to the Ventura County Medical Center and the second victim was taken to the Los Robles Medical Center. Both victims are expected to survive and are currently listed in stable condition.

Investigators are looking into the 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 Detective Aragon 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: August 14, 2016 / 2020 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	March 30, 2016 / 10:56 AM
LOCATION:	1521 Morris St.
VICTIM(S):	37 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Jonathan Ballow, Detective [email protected] 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Robert Valenzuela, Detective [email protected] 805-385-8287

DETAILS:
On March 30, 2016 at approximately 10:56 AM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to 1521 Morris St. regarding several calls reporting shots fired. Officers located a 37 year old Oxnard resident suffering from a gunshot wound in the area.

The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was listed in critical but 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: 3-30-16 / 16:45 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang member in possession of handgun
DATE/TIME:	April 3, 2016/2045
LOCATION:	3200 Merced Place
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Juan Alvarez (24 years) Oxnard resident Ray Fernandez (19 years) Oxnard resident
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SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Bill Crisostomo, 385-7644 [email protected]

DETAILS: On April 3, 2016 at approximately 2045 hours Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were working directed gang enforcement in the Lemonwood/Diamond Bar area of the city. This is the same area where a gang member shot at an Oxnard Police Officer last week.

While patrolling the area SEU officers contacted Juan Alvarez, Ray Fernandez and a third male subject in a parked vehicle in the 3200 block of Merced. Ray Fernandez is on probation with search terms. Fernandez was searched during which narcotics paraphernalia was located. During the search of the vehicle a loaded handgun was also located.

Juan Alvarez was arrested for several weapon violations and Ray Fernandez was arrested for narcotics violations. The third subject was released at the scene.

Alvarez and Fernandez are both associated with a criminal street gang.

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: April 3, 2016/2210

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Body-Worn Camera Deployment
DATE/TIME:	June 3, 2016
LOCATION:
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
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PREPARED BY:	Mike Adair, Commander (805) 385-7600 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Adair, Commander (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:

DETAILS:
Today, the Oxnard Police Department completed phase one of their efforts to equip officers with body-worn cameras. The Department has purchased and assigned 50 camera systems from Taser International, Inc. to officers who normally work uniformed patrol. The officers who will be wearing the cameras completed their training this week and began working the streets with this new equipment. Each camera has the ability to capture high definition video and audio of the various events they encounter.

Body-worn cameras have been shown to enhance the effectiveness of Law Enforcement while promoting professional accountability and aiding in event documentation. A goal of our program is to increase transparency, officer accountability, and enhance the public’s trust and confidence in the Oxnard Police Department. These systems have also been proven to deter violence or other negative behavior by individuals who may otherwise choose to assault a victim or an officer.

Each of the videos captured throughout the officers’ day will be stored in a cloud based storage solution called Evidence.com. The system has the capability to store digital evidence such as videos, photos, and audio files. All of our body-worn camera video files will be stored for a minimum of 3 years and comply with the rules of evidence set by law.

The Department’s body-worn cameras are supported through grant funding and asset forfeiture proceeds. We hope to expand the system in the near future so that all of our patrol officers are outfitted with camera systems.

Two photos are attached: One showing the camera being worn by an officer. The other photo is a screen shot from a body-worn camera video captured last week. The incident was a subject with a gun call at the Ocean-Aire Mobile Home Park on Pleasant Valley Rd. Officers contacted the suspect and the rifle seen in the photo was later determined to be a pellet gun. The suspect was arrested for an unrelated misdemeanor warrant.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: June 3, 2016 / 10:00 a.m.