GET HOME SAFELY FOR THE HOLIDAYS BY BUCKLING UP

Oxnard, Calif. – Make sure everyone in the family gets home safely this holiday season by buckling your seat belt every trip, day and night. That’s the message that the Oxnard Police Department is telling drivers as part of the 2009 holiday Click It or Ticket mobilization, November 17 – 30. Officers will be out in force looking for anyone – driver, passenger or child – not properly restrained.

Given the years of public awareness campaigns, including hundreds of Click It or Ticket highway signs, no warnings will be given out. The Click It or Ticket campaign relies on heavy enforcement and education as a means to help save lives on California’s roadways.

“There is absolutely no question that seat belts save lives,” said John Crombach, Oxnard Chief of Police. “Buckling up will not only save you a heavy fine, it can also save your life.”

Currently California has a seat belt usage rate of 95.4 percent, but that still means over 1.5 million people in the state are not buckling up. Properly restrained drivers, passengers and children have a 50 percent better chance of surviving a crash than unbelted occupants. Those ejected from vehicles in crashes or roll-overs are up to 35 times more likely to die than restrained occupants.

“There are no excuses. Nothing is worth risking the lives of you or your family,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety. “This should be the season of joy and thanksgiving, not tragedy.”

More than 175 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.

INCIDENT:	Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	12/16/09 at approximately 2020 hours
LOCATION:	600 block of West Hueneme Road
SUSPECT/S:	White or light skinned Hispanic female, 25-30 years old, heavy build, blonde hair, brown eyes wearing a black jacket with a fur collar
VICTIM VEHICLE:	White 1998 Nissan Sentra CA license # 4AYN489
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams

DETAILS: 

On 12/16/09 at approximately 2020 hours officers were dispatched to a carjacking that had just occurred in the 600 block of West Hueneme Road. When officers arrived they contacted the victim. The victim told officers that he exited his vehicle to go into a local eating establishment when the suspect approached him and the victim’s passenger. The suspect brandished a weapon and ordered the victim to move away from the vehicle. The suspect entered the vehicle and drove away.

The victim’s vehicle is described as a white 1998 Nissan Sentra (CA license # 4AYN489). The suspect is described as being a White or light skinned Hispanic female, 25-30 years old, heavy build, blonde hair, brown eyes wearing a black jacket with a fur collar.

If you see this vehicle or suspect please contact the Oxnard Police Department immediately by calling 911. Do not attempt to stop or detain the occupants. Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Detective Roger Garcia at (805) 385-7688 or leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 982-7070.

An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:	January 27, 2010 at approximately 1330 hours
LOCATION:	Samuel Avenue and Thomas Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	17 year-old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown Hispanic Male
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	4-door vehicle
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Unit, Senior Officer Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Charles Buttell (805) 385-7665

DETAILS:

On 1/27/10 at approximately 1630 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) for a stabbing victim. The victim received a laceration to his right arm that required sutures to close the wound. The victim was listed in stable condition and is due to be released later tonight.

The victim said he was walking in the area of Thomas Avenue and Samuel Avenue at approximately 1330 hours when he was attacked by an unidentified Hispanic male. During the attack the victim was slashed in the right arm. The suspect fled the scene in a 4 door vehicle while the victim was taken to SJRMC for treatment of his injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7665 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

The investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	187 PC Homicide
DATE/TIME:	02/10/10 2120 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block of Valley Park Dr
VICTIM(S):	Francisca Herrera Sufle, 45 years, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Eduardo Enrique Ventura, 46 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jim Seitz, Homicide Supervisor
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	[email protected]

DETAILS:

On 2/10/2010 at approximately 2120 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Valley Park Dr after receiving a call of a female heard screaming in the area. Upon the officer’s arrival they located the victim, identified as 45 year old Francisca Herrera Sufle lying in the alley suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. Standing near the victim was Eduardo Herrera Ventura, 46 years.

Investigators learned that Ventura and Sufle have been involved in a dating relationship for the past year. Tonight the two were arguing and Ventura admittedly stabbed the victim. Ventura surrendered to the officers without incident. Ventura was booked into the Ventura County Jail on murder charges.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Three Arrests Made in Oxnard Armed Robbery
DATE/TIME:	02/20/2010 at 3:45 PM
LOCATION:	Ventura Road at Doris Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	42-year-old Oxnard business manager
SUSPECT(S):	Jahmani Jones, 31-year-old male of Oxnard Babul Islam, 25-year-old female of Oxnard Anthony Camper, 27-year-old of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Detective Paul Knapp
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Paul Knapp 805-385-7796

DETAILS:

On 2/20/2010, at about 1545 hours, officers responded to a call of a robbery. The victim told officers he was robbed by a Black male in possession of a black handgun. The suspect took the victim’s wallet and cellular phone. The suspect fled the area in a vehicle occupied with at least two other persons.

The vehicle was located and stopped by Oxnard police a short distance away. Anthony Camper and Babul Islam were detained and arrested at the traffic stop. Jahmani Jones fled the traffic stop on foot and was located and arrested in the immediate area after a 75-minute search involving over a dozen officers. When Jones was found he was in possession of a loaded handgun and the victim’s property. Additional property belonging to the victim was located in the suspect vehicle.

All three subjects were booked into the Ventura County Jail on charges including robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and weapons violations.

Anyone who may have witnesses the robbery is encouraged to contact Detective Paul Knapp at 805-385-7796 or Crime Stoppers at 805-385-8255.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Murder Arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 14, 2010 8:35 PM
LOCATION:	900 Block South Ventura Rd
VICTIM(S):	18 year-old, Oxnard resident 17 year-old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Jonathon Davila 18 year-old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Unit Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Edward Baldwin (805) 486-7386

DETAILS: 

On 5/14/10 around 8:35 PM officers were dispatched to a call of a stabbing in the 900 block of South Ventura Rd. Upon arrival, they located two victims that were suffering from stab wounds. One victim was stabbed in the chest and abdomen while the other had suffered a superficial stab wound to his arm. Both victims were transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center. The 18 year-old victim went into emergency surgery where he is listed in critical condition.

It appears that the assault was tagger / gang motivated. The two names of the victims are being withheld to avoid any gang retaliation. The suspect was arrested in a nearby park by special enforcement and patrol officers.

During an interview the suspect admitted his involvement in the incident. He was booked at Ventura County Jail for attempt murder and a gang allegation. Investigators recovered the weapon used during follow-up investigation.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a handgun to a Business
DATE/TIME:	7-27-2010/ 1732 hours
LOCATION:	Farmacia Estrella “Star Pharmacy” 5020 S. “C” St. , Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Farmacia Estrella “Star Pharmacy”
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1 – White or Hispanic male with a brown hooded sweatshirt, light colored shirt, baseball cap with red/orange bill, blue jeans shorts, black shoes, and holding a chrome colored revolver. Unknown colored bandana covering his face and gloves. Suspect #2 – White/Hispanic male, black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, grey and black backpack with an unknown colored bandana covering his face and white gloves.
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Tan or Light brown compact, possibly a Honda.
LOSS:	Medications/ Unknown amount
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steven Funk
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk (805) 385-7796 / [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 7-27-10, at approximately 5:32 P.M., officers were dispatched to Farmacia Estrella “Star Pharmacy” located at 5020 South “C” St. reference an armed robbery. Officers discovered two subjects entered the pharmacy and immediately went behind the counter. The suspects ordered the owner to open up the cabinets containing different medications. The suspects wore unknown colored bandanas that covered their face, hooded sweatshirts, and gloves.

The suspects took an unknown amount of medication and fled the store. Witnesses observed the suspects run across the street and got into a Tan or light brown vehicle. The suspect vehicle drove away northbound on “C” St. from Pleasant Valley Rd. There was no description of the suspect driver.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to contact Detective Steven Funk at 805-385-7796 or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:	8/21/10 1853 hours
LOCATION:	1200 block of South “L” Street
VICTIM(S):	38 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Ramiro Montes, 34 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or email: [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia (805) 385-7688

DETAILS:

On 08/21/2010 at approximately 1853 hours officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of South “L” Street regarding an assault victim. When officers arrived they located the victim who had moderate facial injuries. The victim was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries and is listed in stable condition.

During the course of the investigation it was revealed that the victim and suspect were roommates and had a dispute over money. The suspect fled the scene but later showed up at the police station to turn himself in. The suspect was identified as Ramiro Montes (6/5/76). He was arrested and booked at the Ventura County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon and mayhem.

Investigators are requesting that anyone with information regarding this case to call Detective Roger Garcia at (805) 385-7688 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.