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:	Friday, October 18th, 2013 8:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:
On October 18^th, 2013, 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. The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Saviers Road at Johnson Road and the second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of “C” Street at Zion Ave.

Officers screened 373 motorists who passed through the checkpoints and conducted two DUI investigations on drivers who had been drinking alcohol and/or using drugs while driving. Of those investigations, both drivers were arrested for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, one of whom had driven through the checkpoint without stopping and was stopped by officers a few blocks away.

Citations were issued to six drivers for various vehicle code violations. Five drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and two vehicles were towed from the checkpoints.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These DUI 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]

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/18/13, 0240 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	245 PC – Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Firearm)
DATE/TIME:	10/22/13 at 2308 hrs
LOCATION:	200 Block of Campbell Way
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld, 16 years old
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Neail Holland, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant, (805) 486-6211

DETAILS:
On October 22, at about 2308 hours, officers were dispatched to a call of shots fired in the South Winds neighborhood. Upon arrival, they found a juvenile who sustained a single bullet wound. The juvenile was transported to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

Officers learned that two vehicles drove into the area, stopped, and fired upon the unsuspecting victim while yelling their gang name. The victim attempted to flee from the gunmen but was struck by gunfire.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. 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: 10-23-13 / 0530 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Abducted 7 Year Old Reunited With Father
DATE/TIME:	March 25, 2015, 9:00 P.M.
LOCATION:	San Diego, California
VICTIM(S):	Tyler Melgoza, 7 year old
SUSPECT(S):	Jessica Melgoza, 35 years old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Family Protection Unit (805) 385-7620, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Dale Mcalpine, Family Protection Unit (805) 385-3921, [email protected]

DETAILS: On March 21, 2015 at 8:30 p.m., the father of 7 year old Tyler Melgoza came to the Oxnard Police Department to report that the child’s mother, Jessica Melgoza, failed to return Tyler after his court ordered overnight visitation. Jessica Melgoza was required to return Tyler to his father at 7:30 p.m. on March 21, 2015.

The Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Child Abduction Unit have been working diligently to locate the whereabouts of Tyler. During the investigation, it was believed and subsequently confirmed that Jessica Melgoza had taken Tyler and fled to Mexico. Investigators began to exhaust all leads interviewing family members and asking for the public’s assistance in helping locate Tyler.

On March 25, 2015 at approximately 1:00 P.M. detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit were able to make contact with Jessica Melgoza via phone. It was confirmed that Melgoza was in Mexico with 7 year old Tyler in the border city of Tijuana. Investigators negotiated with Jessica to safely return the child to authorities in the United States. Investigators immediately made contact with the Department of Justice to coordinate the safe passage of the mother and child across the border.

Following the phone conversation with Melgoza, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit and an investigator from the District Attorney’s Office drove 200 miles to San Diego to ensure and help secure the reunification between Tyler and his father. Within hours and with the assistance from the Department of Justice, Jessica and Tyler were escorted across the border. Tyler was immediately removed from the custody of Jessica Melgoza and taken to a nearby facility in San Diego to be examined by medical staff. Tyler was found to be unharmed.

Once Tyler’s medical examination was completed, he was released to the custody of his father, Tony Melgoza. Tony Melgoza was overwhelmed with emotion and joy to see his son again. Detectives described their own feelings as relieved and very emotional knowing that father and son were both safe in each other’s arms. Detective Dale McAlpine stated, “Its special moments like these that have the greatest impact on me and what I do every day.”

Following the tearful and joyful reunion, detectives made contact with Jessica Melgoza who was immediately served with an Emergency Protective Order restricting her from any contact with the father or child. Within five minutes of leaving the facility, Jessica violated the protective order by calling the child’s father. With the primary focus being on the safe and successful return of Tyler, Jessica Melgoza was released from custody and allowed to leave following the return of the child. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office will be reviewing the case to determine if charges will be filed against Jessica Melgoza for child abduction and for unlawfully taking the child across international lines.

Pictures of the reunion can be found on our Facebook page.

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:	September 18, 2015 / 2000-0300 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On Friday, September 18, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at undisclosed locations within the city limits.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking drivers for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind all drivers to think before you drive and if you choose to drink, don’t drive. So far this year, Oxnard Police officers have arrested over 375 drivers for driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. In addition, officers have investigated over 150 impaired driving collisions causing injuries to over 100 people.

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 Drivers – Call 9-1-1.’

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 17, 2015 / 1700 hours

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.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

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.