Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim, last night
DATE/TIME:	11/18/13 at approximately 2100 hours
LOCATION:	100 block Eliza Court / 5100 block Columbus Place
VICTIM(S):	Diego Espinoza, 18 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Long jeff.long@oxnardpd.org or (805) 486-6506

DETAILS: On 11/18/13 at approximately 2100 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to the La Colonia neighborhood after hearing numerous shots being fired. Emergency police dispatchers also received numerous calls reference shots being fired in the 100 block of Eliza Court.

Officers arrived on scene and located a shooting victim, Diego Espinoza, laying on the walkway north of Eliza Court. Espinoza was shot once in the left knee and transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. His wound is not life threatening.

Based on information provided to the police, officers began looking for a suspicious vehicle in the area of the shooting. Specific information about the vehicle was broadcasted to other patrol officers in the area. With the public’s assistance, a possible suspect vehicle was located in the 5100 block of Columbus Place.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, and the Oxnard Police Department SWAT team responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. No arrests have been made. The investigation is continuing.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jeff Long at (805) 486-6506. 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: 11/19/13, 1615 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery (susspect photos attached)
DATE/TIME:	November, 11 2013 @ 10:26 AM
LOCATION:	5300 block Perkins Road (west alley)
VICTIM(S):	Male, 28 Yrs, Oxnard Resident.
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male, late teens to early 20s, 5’8”, 175 pounds, medium build, dark hair, wearing a gray t-shirt, dark colored checkered shorts *photo attached*
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 4 door sedan *photo attached*
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jaime Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda 805-385-7665 jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The Oxnard Police Department is asking the public’s help with identifying a suspect in a robbery. The robbery occurred on November 11, 2013 at about 10:27 AM in the west alley of the 5300 block of Perkins Road.

The lone victim was walking through the alley when a white 4 door sedan pulled alongside him and stopped. A passenger in the vehicle exited and approached the victim while pointing a gun at him. The suspect demanded the victim hand over his property. The victim handed over an unknown amount of cash and the suspect returned to the vehicle and fled the area. Video surveillance cameras in the area captured the incident.

If anyone can identify the suspect or has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. 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.

Perkins 211 suspect.jpg

The robbery suspect is the person on the left side of the picture.

Vehicle associated with the robbery.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11-21-13, 1140 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, March 15, 2014 8:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	Eastbound Lanes of Channel Islands Blvd near Rose Avenue
PREPARED BY:	Derek Miller, Traffic Officer (805) 385-7600 derek.miller@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On March 15, 2014, between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 2:00 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 eastbound lanes of Channel Islands Blvd near Rose Avenue.

Officers screened 474 motorists who passed through the checkpoint and conducted four DUI investigations on drivers who had been drinking alcohol and/or using drugs while driving. Two of these drivers were arrested for violations of misdemeanor DUI. One additional driver was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant and was later found to be in possession of methamphetamine. His passenger was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. A passenger in one of the vehicles being driven by an impaired driver was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Citations were issued to 22 drivers for various vehicle code violations. One driver was issued a citation for driving with a suspended driver’s license while 13 drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license. Four vehicles were towed from the checkpoints.

Through strategic efforts involving enforcement, engineering and educational programs, the Oxnard Police Department has made significant progress with reducing the number of collisions in the City of Oxnard. In 2008, there were 2,593 collisions in the city. Last year experienced a 41 percent reduction with 1,519 collisions. In 2013, over 500 drivers were also arrested for DUI in Oxnard.

Each year, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) uses collision data gathered from cities throughout California and ranks them according to their population size. The City of Oxnard is among 55 cities placed in a group where the population is between 100,001 to 250,000. Collision statistics gathered by OTS include total fatalities and injuries, alcohol involved by age, motorcycles, pedestrians by age and bicyclists. Over the past several years, the City of Oxnard consistently ranked among the top five of the “worst” on this list. Our dedicated efforts towards collision reduction have resulted in a 2011 OTS ranking of 17 on the same list.

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 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Parental Abduction – Update
DATE/TIME:	6/3/14 at approximately 1630 Hours
LOCATION:	Marina West School, 2210 Carob Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Nadine Basquez, 7 years old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Brenda Quiroz, 32 years old, Transient
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Dale Mcalpine, (805) 385-3921 dale.mcalpine@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 6/2/14 at 2:30 P.M., the father of 7 year old Nadine Basquez came to the Oxnard police department to report that the child’s biological mother had picked her up from school. The mother, Brenda Quiroz, does not have parental custody rights per a court order and should not have contact with Nadine without the father’s consent. Brenda made contact with the child at Marina West Elementary at approximately 1:30 P.M. and left with the girl by unknown means.

Belinda Quiroz is a 32 year old Hispanic female, 5’-4”, weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has the following tattoos: “Richard” on her chest, “Deliliah” on her back, “Erick” on her left shoulder, “Stephanie” on her right shoulder, “Jossie” on her left ankle, and “Nadine” on her right ankle.

Nadine Basquez is a Hispanic female, 7 years old, 4”-7”, 80 pounds, black hair and brown eyes.

Investigators learned that Quiroz might have left the Ventura County area with Nadine Basquez. Detectives with the Oxnard police department have been working in conjunction with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Child Abduction Unit. The Child Abduction Unit is the county’s primary investigative unit that investigates crimes involving children that have been abducted by non-custodial parents.

The Ventura County’s District Attorney’s Office and the Oxnard police department have been actively pursuing leads since the start of the investigation. The Oxnard police department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating both Brenda Quiroz and Nadine Basquez. Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Brenda Quiroz and Nadine Basquez, should immediately contact the Oxnard police department at (805) 385-7600 or dial 9-1-1.

Updated Pictures of Brenda Quiroz and Nadine Basquez are attached

Brenda Quiroz 2013 Brenda Quiroz 2014 Nadine Basquez

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/3/2014 at 1700 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Operation: Holiday Heroes

DATE/TIME:

December 2, 2014, 1100hrs

LOCATION:

2800 block North Oxnard Boulevard

PREPARED BY:

Officer Andrew Pinkstaff

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Officer Andrew Pinkstaff
805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On December 2, 2014, between 11:00am and 4:00pm, Oxnard Police Officers conducted an operation targeting thefts from vehicles in retail shopping centers. Officers dubbed the event “Operation: Holiday Heroes.”

Traditionally, during the holiday season, officers respond to an increase in auto burglaries and thefts. The increase in shoppers at major retail locations seemingly creates an environment very attractive to criminals. At busy shopping centers with various retail stores, shoppers may leave purchases and other valuable items in plain view within their vehicles making them the ideal targets.

Due to the increased possibility of theft-related criminal activity, the Oxnard Police Department deployed a “bait car” filled with gift-wrapped packages and other valuable merchandise. This vehicle was parked in a busy shopping center, with high pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Officers conducted surveillance of the vehicle, and were assigned to contact persons suspected of criminal activity in and around the vehicle.

During this operation, officers did not observe any criminal activity, however were able to make contact with a total of eleven “Holiday Heroes.” During the surveillance, officers were able to observe many of the “Holiday Heroes” secure the property that was unattended inside of the “bait car.” These actions included closing the vehicle door and notifying nearby store personnel.

After observing the “Holiday Heroes” take action to secure the “bait car” property, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were able to make contact with the Heroes and present them with gift cards to local businesses. These gift cards were small tokens of appreciation to these “Heroes” that took action to protect property and their community.

Several businesses made donations for this event, including: Target, Five Guys Burgers, Century Theatres, The California Strawberry Festival, and Menchies.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind residents to exercise caution and continue to utilize the crime prevention tips we have been sharing throughout the year. These tips are part of our ongoing Operation Safer and Stronger initiative and can be found on our Department website, Facebook page, and on Nextdoor.com.

Remember to lock your vehicle.
Remove and/or hide all valuables (including gift-wrapped items) from your vehicle.
The best crime prevention tool ever invented is a GOOD NEIGHBOR! One of the best crime fighting teams are neighbors working in conjunction with the police department, and reporting all suspicious activity.
Report any suspicious activity or persons to the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-2-14/ 1715 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	March 7, 2015 / 2000-0300 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Saturday, March 7, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment while also ensuring drivers are properly licensed. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Nearly 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

How to Report a Drunk Driver
1.    Call 911 to report a suspected drunk driver. **You do not have to give your name**
2.    Provide a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color and license plate number.
3.    Describe the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road, cross streets and the direction the vehicle is traveling.
4.    Describe the manner in which the vehicle is being driven.
5.    Do not try to stop the car or detain the driver. Leave that to a law enforcement officer.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 5, 2015 / 1900 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Request for Public’s Help in Humberto Ochoa Homicide
DATE/TIME:	December 15, 2014, approximately 0135 hours
LOCATION:	700 block of South Oxnard Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Humberto Ochoa, 35 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Detective Edgar Fernandez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7645 edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department are asking for the public’s help in providing any information related to the murder of 35-year old Oxnard resident, Humberto Ochoa.

On December 15, 2014 at approximately 0135 hours, Humberto Ochoa left a business in the 700 block of South Oxnard Boulevard. Ochoa was with a group of friends and acquaintances preparing to get into their vehicles in a nearby parking lot. An unknown male suspect approached Ochoa and fired several rounds at Ochoa striking him. A female that was with Ochoa was also struck in the leg. The suspect fled from the scene to an awaiting vehicle. Ochoa was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center, but would later succumb to injuries he sustained by the gunshots. The female’s injury was non-life threatening.

Investigators believe the suspect may have been in the area prior to the shooting and was possibly waiting for the victim. It is believed that witnesses may have seen the suspect early in the evening in or around the area leading up to the homicide.

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:

If anyone witnessed this incident or has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7645. Spanish speaking investigators are also available if necessary. 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: May 6, 2015 at 1000 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Friday, September 18, 2015 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Friday, September 18, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted two DUI/Driver’s license checkpoints in the City of Oxnard. The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Vineyard Avenue south of Forest Park Boulevard. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lane of “H” Street south of Glenwood Drive. These locations were chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol related arrests and/or DUI collisions.

The checkpoints resulted in the following:

·         550 vehicles through
·         550 drivers screened
·         Three DUI investigations
·         Two DUI alcohol arrests
·         Eight citations issued to unlicensed drivers
·         One citation issued to a driver with a suspended/revoked license
·         19 total citations issued
·         Three vehicles towed

All three of the DUI investigations took place on Vineyard Avenue. One of the DUI drivers, a 26 year-old female, was in possession of an open can of beer when she entered the checkpoint.

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 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 09/19/15, 0230 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Kidnapping & Attempt Murder Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	December 10, 2015, 5:54 a.m.
LOCATION:	3400 Block of Galaxy Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	25 year old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Gustavo Diaz, 27 year old male, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Kevin Adair, (805) 385-7663
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Scott Aaron – (805) 385-7662 Scott.Aaron@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On December 10, 2015 at 5:54 a.m., deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to a stabbing victim located at the corner of Ventura Street and A Street in the City of Fillmore. According to the victim, the suspect, Gustavo Diaz kidnapped her from her place of business in the City of Oxnard and drove her vehicle to the City of Fillmore.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department contacted the Oxnard Police Department and members of the Family Protection Unit, along with the Violent Crimes Unit, responded to take over the investigation. The victim told detectives that as Diaz was driving her vehicle he threatened to kill her. The victim, in fear for her life, attempted to exit the vehicle when it was stopped at a red light and she was stabbed multiple times by the suspect. The victim eventually jumped out of the vehicle as it was moving. A citizen observed the injured victim in the roadway and contacted police. The victim was treated for multiple stab wounds at a local hospital. Diaz was located by the Oxnard Police Department and interviewed by detectives from the Family Protection Unit. He was subsequently arrested for a host of felony charges including kidnapping and attempted murder. The victim and Diaz had a prior dating relationship. The suspect was booked at the Ventura County Main Jail where his bail has been set at $530,000.

Detectives are still investigating the case. If you witnessed the incident or have information about this incident, you are encouraged to call Detective Scott Aaron at 805-385-7662. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/11/2015, 1100 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	187 PC Homicide
DATE/TIME:	12/24/09 2320 hours
LOCATION:	200 Block Alpine St, Oxnard
VICTIM/S:	Mario Cisneros / 50 years / Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT:	Alex Compian , 21 years old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jim Seitz, Homicide Supervisor

DETAILS:

A 50 year old Oxnard Resident was shot and killed outside of his residence Thursday evening. On 12/24/09 at approximately 2320 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 200 block of Alpine St. Upon the officer’s arrival, they discovered Mario Cisneros lying on the side of his residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Cisneros was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

It appears that Cisneros was alone outside of his house at the time of the shooting. Detectives determined that suspect in the case was a neighbor of the victim. The suspect was identified as 21 year old Alex Compian. It is believed that the shooting was the result of an ongoing dispute between the two.

Detectives along with SWAT Team members began to search for the suspect who was believed to have remained in the Oxnard Area. At approximately 3:00 pm Compian was located inside of an apartment in the 300 Block of Palm Dr. Compian surrendered peacefully to the SWAT Officers. He was booked into Ventura County Jail for murder.

An investigation is continuing.