Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	02/13/2011 / 1547 hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Rd at Wolff St
DRIVER:	Maria Bernardino, 53 years old of Oxnard
PASSENGER:	Maria B. Lopez, 55 years of Oxnard
DRIVER:	20 year old male of Oxnard (Name withheld pending family notification)
VEHICLE(S):	Brown, Chevy Tahoe
VEHICLE(S):	Green, 1996, Kawasaki Motorcycle
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Randy Latimer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, Traffic Unit, 385-7750

DETAILS:

On February 13, 2011, at approximately 1547 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the intersection of Saviers Road and Wolff Street after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle. Once on scene, officers found that a motorcycle, ridden by a male driver, 20 years old of Oxnard, had collided with a Chevy, Tahoe, driven by Maria Bernardino, 43 years old of Oxnard.

Based on a preliminary investigation, the SUV made a left turn from northbound Saviers Road to westbound Wolff Street in front of the motorcycle which was traveling southbound on Saviers Road. The motorcyclist was unable to stop in time and broadsided the SUV.

The motorcyclist sustained serious head injuries along with several broken bones and a partially severed leg. He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was immediately rushed to surgery and is listed in critical condition. The driver of the SUV and her passenger were transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where they were treated for minor injuries and released.

It has not been determined whether or not alcohol or speed was a factor in this collision. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

If anyone has information about this collision please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 385-7750.

An investigation is ongoing.

Jeri Williams
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:	4/30/11 at 8:45 P.M.
LOCATION:	300 block of East Fir Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Male resident of Oxnard (Name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Oscar Borjon, 30 years old, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Chris Williams (805) 486-6211 chriswilliams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 4/30/11 at about 8:45 P.M., Oxnard police and emergency medical personnel responded to a call of an injured subject in the 300 block of East Fir Street. The injured party was assaulted by a suspect known to him who was armed with a bat or similar weapon. The suspect was identified and contacted at his residence. The suspect was arrested without incident. The victim was transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. The suspect was booked into the Ventura County Jail on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. An investigation is continuing.

2011 Crime Stats

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Stabbing Updated
DATE/TIME	January 25, 2012 at 2:41 p.m. February 3, 2012 at about 8:00 a.m. the suspect was arrested in the 500 block of Airport Way, Camarillo
LOCATION	San Juan and Bard Road
VICTIM	17-year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	15-year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Christopher Williams Christopher.Williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On February 3, 2012, at about 8:00 a.m., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit identified the suspect responsible for stabbing a 17-year-old male on January 25, 2012. Investigators contacted the suspect, whose name isn’t being released because of his age, in the 500 block of Airport Way in Camarillo. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. He was booked into Juvenile Hall for assault with a deadly weapon.

A search warrant was served at the suspect’s residence and several items of evidentiary value were seized. Investigators believe the motive for the stabbing was over a personal issue and it doesn’t appear to be gang related.

Text of original news release
At about 2:41 p.m., officers received a call of a possible stabbing in the area of San Juan and Bard Road. When officers arrived they contacted a 17-year-old victim who had sustained a single stab wound to the chest. Witnesses in the area advised that the victim was involved in a fight with another person when he was stabbed. The suspect was accompanied by two to three other young men who were not involved in the fight. The motive for the fight and stabbing are unknown. We are unsure if the incident is gang related. The victim was transported to a local hospital and listed in critical but stable condition.

The suspect is still outstanding and we are looking to contact the other young men who were with the suspect during the incident.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Cody Collet at 486-6228. 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.

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Stolen property
DATE/TIME	February 4, 2012 at 1 p.m.
LOCATION	Second and A Streets, Oxnard
VICTIM	California State University, Channel Islands
SUSPECT(S)	David Carmona, 30. Oxnard resident Anthony Meza, 26, Oxnard resident Christopher Rosendo, 26, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Officer Gordon Currie, Oxnard Police Department Gordon.Currie@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT	Lt. Michael Morris, Cal State CI Police Department Michael.morris@csuci.edu 805-437-8444

On Saturday, February 4, 2012 at about 1 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department received information from a concerned citizen that three suspicious subjects were attempting to sell possible stolen merchandise in the area of A Street and Palm Drive in Oxnard.

Oxnard police officers responded and saw a vehicle fitting the description fleeing the area. The car was occupied by three men. After an investigation, it was confirmed that all three men were trying to sell stolen property which belonged to California State University, Channel Islands.

During a lengthy investigation, more than $10,000 of stolen merchandise was recovered. Items include four computers, power tools, various commercial landscaping implements, and miscellaneous items taken over the last four years.

The specific details provided by the caller assisted police in making this arrest. This is a good reminder for any concerned citizen to call the police to report any suspicious activity.

All three suspects were charged with possession of stolen property and conspiracy. Carmona also faces charges of grand theft and burglary. Bail for Rosendo was set at $20,000; Carmona and Meza’s bail was set at $30,000 each. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD 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. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/4/12 at 9:15 p.m.

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

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DETAILS:
On February 23, 2012 at about 8 p.m. a male suspect tried to rob two men at gunpoint. The victims were in the IHOP parking lot on North Oxnard Boulevard. The victims did not cooperate with the suspect so he fled on foot toward Lowe’s on Gonzales Road.
The suspect then approached a man driving through the lot and threatened this victim with a gun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim gave the suspect cash and the suspect left through the parking lot going north.
The suspect was described as a 20-year-old Hispanic male. Attached you will find a composite sketch of the suspect.
Anyone with information about these cases is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Stabbing
DATE/TIME	June 24, 2012 at 10:15 p.m.
LOCATION	400 Devonshire, Oxnard
VICTIM	40-year-old male
SUSPECT	Jesus Morones 10/13/84 Oxnard resident
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On June 24, 2012 at about 10:15 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Devonshire regarding a stabbing. When officers arrived they contacted a victim who had sustained stab wounds to his chest. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

Officers were able to locate the suspect, 27-year-old Jesus Morones (10/13/84) walking in the immediate area. Morones had sustained an injury to his head and was also transported to Ventura County Medical Center for his injuries.

During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that both Morones and the victim knew each other and had a dispute over a woman. During the dispute Morones stabbed the victim. The victim armed himself with a metal object and hit Morones in head. After Morones was medically cleared, he was transported to Ventura County jail and charged with attempted murder.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796. 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.

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Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Burglary Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	8/25/12- 2:51 a.m.
LOCATION:	1300 block Fremont Way
SUSPECT(S):	Arturo Fuentes/ 20 years old/ Resident of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Luis Mancha (805) 385-7664 Luismancha@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 8/25/12, at about 0251 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 1300 block of Fremont Way reference suspicious subjects possible involved in auto burglaries in the area. Officers arrived and contacted three subjects who were in a parked vehicle in the alley. One of the subjects, Arturo Fuentes, was found to be in possession of property that was taken in an earlier auto burglary in the same area. Fuentes was arrested for auto burglary and under the influence of a controlled substance. A second subject from the vehicle was also arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/27/12- 1045 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery (Jewelry Stores)
DATE/TIME:	Between 8/16/12 and 8/18/12
LOCATION:	Central Business District (Downtown Oxnard)
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male, 20-25 years old, 5’06”-5’08”, 150 pounds, shaved head, brown eyes, mustache
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 Christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Jose Velazquez (805) 385-3982 jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Between 8/16/12 and 8/18/12, a Hispanic male, approximately 20-25 years old, was involved in several jewelry store robberies in the city Oxnard. The suspect fled the businesses and was seen getting into a light blue or silver colored 1990’s model Nissan Maxima. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of property in each of the robberies. Investigators were able to obtain video surveillance of the suspect and the vehicle.

If anyone has information about these incidents, or can identify the suspect or the suspect vehicle, they are encouraged to call Detective Jose Velazquez at (805) 385-3982. 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.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Protest / Demonstration at Oxnard Business
DATE/TIME:	9/12/2012 0830 hrs
LOCATION:	Seminis Corporation 2700 Camino Del Sol Oxnard, CA 93030
ARRESTED:	Erica Madrid, 32 years, Washington DC Ariel Vergose, 32 years, New York Derek Wallace, 33 years, North Hollywood, CA David Piller, 42 years, Oakland, CA Cody Dillon, 26 years, Garberville, CA Samantha Forester, 24 years, San Francisco, CA Alexander Greenbaum, 28 years, San Francisco, CA Ashley Emery, 24 years, San Francisco, CA Wesley Coffman, 23 years, Petaluma, CA
PREPARED BY:	Eric S. Sonstegard, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Alex Rangel (805) 385-7631 Alex.Rangel@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On September 12, 2012, at approx. 0830 hrs, the Oxnard Police Department was notified of a group of individuals that were blocking multiple delivery driveways at the Seminis facility located at 2700 Camino Del Sol in Oxnard. Officers responded and found three separate groups comprised of nine (9) individuals that had chained themselves to vehicles blocking commercial driveways.

Representatives from Seminis accompanied by officers from the Oxnard Police Department contacted each of the individuals and advised them that they were on private property which was obstructing Seminis’ ability to receive deliveries and were subject to arrest for trespassing if they refused to leave. After several hours, the individuals refused to leave the property.

With the assistance of the Oxnard Fire Department, Oxnard Police Officers were able to arrest all nine (9) of the individuals and they were each transported to the Oxnard Police Department where they were booked for violation of 602.1(a) P.C. Trespassing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

9/12/2012 1700 hrs.