Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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With the holidays upon us and millions of Americans hitting the roads, The Oxnard Police Department wants everyone to arrive safely at their destinations. Drivers and passengers need to know that officers will be out in force sending the strong message to “Click It or Ticket”.

“No one wants to start the holidays off wrong with a ticket,” said Assistant Chief Scott Whitney, from the Oxnard Police Department.

While seat belt use is at a record high of 83 percent nationwide, 45 million Americans still fail to buckle up when they get in a motor vehicle. Even though in California 96.2 percent use their restraints, it still means that over 1.5 million Californians don’t buckle up. Oxnard police officers issued 429 motorists citations for failing to buckle up during the last Click It or Ticket campaign held earlier this year in May.

During the holiday period, over 35 vehicle occupants who are not buckled up will be killed in motor vehicle crashes each day nationwide. Statewide, overall traffic deaths declined by 23 percent, from 3,995 in 2007 to 3,081 in 2009 due in part to the increased use of seat belts. Total traffic fatalities are at their lowest levels in six decades.

“Sadly, the holidays, are one of the deadliest times of the year for our motorists,” said Chief Whitney.

“Regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes,” said Christopher J. Murphy Director of the California Office of Traffic safety. “Law enforcement estimates indicate that over 1300 Californians survived by buckling up last year. Sadly however, about 150 others will not be gathering with families during the holidays because they choose not to use their seat belts.”

National statistics also show that those least likely to buckle up are teens, young adults, males, nighttime riders, motorists traveling on rural roads, and individuals traveling in pickup trucks.

More than 100 local law enforcement agencies statewide and the CHP will be participating in this year’s Click It or Ticket mobilization. Funding to support California’s Click It or Ticket campaign was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

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Oceanview Pavilion proudly presents 2nd Annual charity boxing challenge, “Battle of the Badges”. The proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oxnard and Port Hueneme, Oxnard Police Activities League and the Volunteers in Policing. The event will be held in Port Hueneme, CA on Saturday, December 11th. The charity boxing event will feature deputy sheriffs and police officers versus firefighters from Ventura County.

This is a collaboration of efforts done in the spirit of giving by the Oceanview Pavilion and public safety professionals throughout Ventura County including the Oxnard Police Officers Association, Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs Association, Oxnard Firefighters Association and Ventura County Professional Firefighters Association.

Money raised will go to support the youth, our future America, at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oxnard and Port Hueneme and the Oxnard Police Activities League. “The friendly Police versus Firefighter rivalry has been around for decades and we’re all excited to build on that to put on another entertaining evening of boxing for the benefit of these worthy organizations. The months of training leading to this event helps build camaraderie amongst our agencies and the event fulfills our natural inclination to give even more during the holiday season,” says Sergeant Marc Amon, member of the Oxnard Police Officers Association. “Oceanview Pavilion’s Performing Arts Theatre by the beach is honored to join hands with the Ventura County Firefighters Association, Ventura County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Oxnard Police Officers Association and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oxnard and Port Hueneme,” said Sharon Kloeris, Executive Vice President of Marketing.

The official sponsor for the event is the Oceanview Pavilion and current sponsors include B95.1 FM, Coastal Events, F. Morton Pitt Company, Rusty’s and Dynamite Printing.

The doors open at 5 p.m. with the first bout starting at 6 p.m. There will be ten matches, each are three, two-minute rounds which is subject to change.

Tickets are available for $25 general admission, $50 preferred, $75 VIP and $100 ringside. They can be purchased through the box office at Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Dr. in Port Hueneme or they will be available online at www.Tix.com on November 17th.

The event is seeking additional sponsors for the evening. Please contact Sharon Kloeris (805) 986-4818 or [email protected] for more information.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

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On 01-05-2011 at 5:41 A.M. Officers received a call of a vehicle struck by a train at the Wagon Wheel railroad crossing. Upon officer’s arrival to the location, it was discovered that Oxnard resident Marcos Sotelo age 19, attempted to drive his 1991 Jeep Cherokee across the railroad tracks and became stuck on the tracks. Sotelo was able to escape the vehicle, just prior to his vehicle being struck by a southbound Metro-Link train, traveling at an estimated speed of 50 MPH. Sotelo’s vehicle was pushed for a distance of 150 Yards. Sotelo and the nine Metro-Link passengers were uninjured in the crash. The Metro-Link was delayed for approximately two hours. Sotelo was arrested for trespassing on railroad property and transported to the Oxnard Police department for questioning.

The public is reminded that, trespassing on railroad property is a misdemeanor and is punishable by Jail or Fine. Railroad property is defined as; land owned, leased, or possessed by a railroad upon which is placed a railroad track and the land immediately adjacent thereto, to the distance of 20 feet on either side of the track.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

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On 1/6/11 at approximately 2139 hours, an Oxnard Police Officer was flagged down by a subject who had suffered three stab wounds, in the area of Channel Islands Blvd. and “M” Street. The stabbing victim directed officers to the area that he was stabbed, which was in the 1200 block of West Kamala Street. While officers were checking the area they located an addition stabbing victim inside a residence in the same area.

According to witnesses, the victims were riding their skateboards in the 1200 block of West Kamala when they were approached by two subjects. One subject grabbed the victim and the other subject stabbed the victim three times. The victim pulled out a knife in self defense and stabbed the suspect multiple times. One suspect was identified as Jonathan Zambrano (1/24/90). Zambrano was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon.

Both victims were transported to Ventura County Medical Center where they are listed in stable condition.

If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact Detective Alex Arnett at 486-6297 or email him at [email protected].

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

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On July 4th, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 14th annual 4th of July event. The event will begin at 8:00 A.M. with a 10K & 5K Fun Walk along Sunset Lane and Mandalay Beach Road. This will be followed by the July 4th Children’s Parade on Harbor Boulevard. The parade will begin at 10:30 A.M. and take place on south Harbor Boulevard between Cabezone Circle and Albacore Way. Harbor Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade. Motorists can use Sunset Lane or Ocean Drive as an alternate route.

Activities and entertainment are scheduled throughout the day at the Fisherman’s Wharf and Marina. Marine Emporium Landing will have activities between 10:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., including live music, face painting, petting zoo, inflatable fun zone and a rock climbing wall. There will also be vendors with booths as well as a farmer’s market. This will be a family oriented event with fun for all. The event will end with a fireworks show that begins at 9:00 P.M.

No alcohol, fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, or flare ignition will be tolerated. All of the involved law enforcement agencies will be conducting strict enforcement of all related offenses.

This event is expected to draw a large crowd and traffic delays are expected following the fireworks show. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 7:00 P.M., all intersections on Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard from Fifth St. to the harbor area will be controlled by traffic officers.

In addition, the Oxnard Police Department would also like to notify the public that driving on any beach in the City of Oxnard is strictly prohibited. From July 1st to July 4th, Arnold Road south of Hueneme Road will be closed to all vehicles with the exception of those who have legitimate business in that area or who are traveling to and from work. Parking violations on Arnold Road will also be strictly enforced.

If you live in the area of these roadways or intersections, we apologize for any inconvenience. The roads will be re-opened as soon as possible. These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.

Please have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July holiday.

For any questions related to road closures or any of these events on July 4th, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

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On 7/14/11, Oxnard Police Officers received a report of an armed robbery that occurred in the 1000 block of Piñata Street. The victim told police that he had been in a dispute with the suspect over the sale of a car. The suspect, later identified as Luis Hernandez, confronted the victim and demanded money for repairs that he had to make to the vehicle that he had bought earlier in the month. At some point Hernandez removed a handgun from his pocket and threatened the victim while demanding money from the victim. The victim gave Hernandez the money he had requested. Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) identified the suspect and obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 2100 block of E. Daily Drive, in Camarillo.

On 7/29/11 at approximately 10:30 am, Hernandez was arrested without incident in Ventura and a search was conducted at his residence in Camarillo. During an interview with detectives, Hernandez admitted that he threatened the victim and demanded money from him. Luis Hernandez was booked into the Ventura County Jail for Robbery.