John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	FOLLOW UP TO FEBRUARY 19TH BURGLARY/HOT PROWL PRESS RELEASE
DATE/TIME:	3-7-2010/ 2200-0630 HOURS
LOCATION:	1400 BLOCK KINGSWOOD WAY
VICTIM(S):	WITHHELD/ State of California
SUSPECT(S):	UNKNOWN
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	NONE
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA 3-8-10

DETAILS:

DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY THE OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS OF BURGLARIES OR ATTEMPTED BURGLARIES TO RESIDENCES IN THE CITY.

THE CRIMES WERE ALL REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHILE RESIDENTS WERE HOME SLEEPING. THE SUSPECT WAS ABLE TO GAIN ENTRY VIA UNLOCKED DOORS AND WINDOWS. THE SUSPECT HAS REMOVED WINDOW SCREENS TO GAIN ACCESS TO UNLOCKED WINDOWS.

ON MARCH 7, 2010 AN ADDITIONAL BURGLARY, SIMILAR IN NATURE OCCURRED TO A RESIDENCE LOCATED ON THE 1400 BLOCK OF KINGSWOOD WAY. MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY AND A VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DURING THIS MOST RECENT INCIDENT.

RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED TO SECURE ALL DOORS, WINDOWS AND TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

RESIDENTS WITH QUESTIONS OR WITH INFORMATION ARE URGED TO CONTACT DETECTIVE LUIS MANCHA AT (805) 385-7664.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon
DATE/TIME:	Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION:	Courtyard by Marriott, 600 Esplanade Drive, Oxnard
AWARDS PRESENTED:	Police Officer of the Year Civilian Employee of the Year Supervisor of the Year M.A.D.D. Award Dispatcher of the Year 10851 Awards Chief’s Award of Excellence Volunteer of the Year
PREPARED BY:	Commander Scott Hebert
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Scott Hebert at [email protected] or (805) 385-8290

DETAILS:

The Kiwanis Club of Oxnard is pleased to once again host the Oxnard Police Department Employee Recognition Awards Luncheon at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2010. The public is invited but reservations for the event are required. Tickets are $25 per person and can be paid for at the door. Space is limited! To reserve your seat, please call Danah Palmer at (805) 385-7784 or [email protected].

During this ceremony, Oxnard’s 42nd Police Officer of the Year will be announced. The nominees are:

Officer Raymund Mosones
Senior Officer Brian P. Woolley
Senior Officer Ricardo Vazquez
Officer Andrew Pinkstaff

The criteria for Oxnard Police Officer of the Year are:

Rank of Police Officer II or Senior Police Officer.
Performance of duties in an exemplary fashion.
Strong academic credentials or evidence of an earnest effort to obtain a higher degree.
Activity beyond the normal scope of duty; voluntarily engaging in the community affairs of Oxnard is a significant way.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
In addition to naming Oxnard’s Police Officer of the Year for 2009, Oxnard police Chief John Crombach will present the following awards to police department employees for exemplary service:

2009 Supervisor of the Year
2009 Civilian Employee of the Year
2009 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) Award
2009 Dispatcher of the Year
2009 Chief’s Award of Excellencev
Volunteer of the Year (Clancy Nieland Award)
10851 Award (in recognition of stolen vehicle recovery efforts in 2009, presented by the California Highway Patrol and the Automobile Club of Southern California)

PRESS NOTE: The Kiwanis will host one representative from each media outlet for lunch during the awards ceremony. Please contact Danah Palmer to RSVP.

Questions regarding the awards luncheon should be directed to Commander Scott Hebert at [email protected] or (805) 385-8290.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest for Child Pornography Distribution
DATE/TIME:	May 28, 2010 08:00
LOCATION:	3100 block Oarfish Lane, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Emmanuel Quezada, 25 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Erica Escalante
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Erica Escalante [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 5-28-10, investigators from the Internet Crimes Against Children Regional Task Force served an arrest warrant on Emmanuel Quezada, 25 years old, of Oxnard, for 15 documented counts of distribution of child pornography for commercial consideration. The charges carry a maximum total sentence of 20 years in State Prison. The local Internet Crimes Against Children Regional Task Force team was comprised of members from the Oxnard Police Department and Ventura County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from the FBI, Southern California High Tech Task Force, and Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. The arrest was the result of an 11-month investigation relating to Quezada using publicly available Internet file sharing programs to distribute child pornography.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Senior Officer Erica Escalante of the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 982-7020. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5-28-10 / 1800 Hours

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	6-5-2010 2230 hours
LOCATION:	400 Block of W. Vineyard Ave
VICTIM(S):	Carlos Cahue 35yrs, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1 Hispanic Male 20-25 yrs., 5’7″-5’8″ 170lbs, short black hair, moustache. Suspect #2 Hispanic Male 20-25 yrs., 5’6″-5’7″ 170lbs, short black hair.
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:	Personal Property (Value: $250)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Marostica
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Chip Buttell 385-7665

DETAILS:

On 6-15-10, officers responded to Ventura County Medical Center and contacted the victim, who wished to report a robbery that occurred 9 days prior on June 5, 2010. Victim Cahue told investigators that he was walking in the area of the 400 Block of West Vineyard Ave., when he was approached by the two suspects. The suspects asked for money then assaulted the victim. The suspects took property from the victim and fled the area. An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Chip Buttell or Ventura County Crimestoppers at 385-8255.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-15-10 0235 hours.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery Arrest
DATE/TIME:	7-11-10/1830
LOCATION:	200 block of East Elm Street Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S):	Withheld due to suspect’s gang affiliation
SUSPECT(S):	Oscar Borjon (29 year old Oxnard Resident)
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	$400.0 worth of currency and personal property
PREPARED BY:	Detective Charles Buttell

DETAILS:

On 7-11-10 at approximately 0305 hours officers were dispatched reference a subject with a knife in the 200 block of East Elm Street in Oxnard. When officers arrived they observed two subjects in a nearby school, one of which fled on foot. The second subject was found to be the victim of a robbery.

The victim was robbed of property at knifepoint then ordered into a nearby school by the suspect. The suspect was not apprehended at that time but was later identified by the officer and the victim as Oscar Borjon.

Officers were dispatched back to the 200 block of East Elm at approximately 1830 hours on 7-11-10. Officers contacted Borjon and he was taken into custody. Borjon was found to have ties to a local Oxnard Street Gang. Borjon was booked into Ventura County Jail and his bail is set at $50,000.

Anyone who witnessed the robbery is requested to contacted Detective Charles Buttell at 805-385-7665 or Crime Stoppers at 385-8255.

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 and Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	July 13, 2010 5:50PM
LOCATION:	Vineyard and Oxnard Blvd
VICTIM(S):	46 Year-old, Oxnard resident. Not being released because suspect has victim’s property in car
SUSPECT(S):	White, male, 30-45 years, 5’5-5’7” tall, 150 pounds, heavyset, black wavy style hair, possible mustache, wearing a light colored, collared shirt, and black pants.
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Victims stolen vehicle: 99 Gold Chevy Malibu California License 5DFW620
LOSS:	Vehicle
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Unit Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Charles Buttell (805) 385-7665 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 7-13-10 at 6:00 PM, officers responded to the area of Vineyard and Oxnard Blvd in regards to an assault victim. Upon officers arrival they contacted the victim that was suffering from a cut to his hand. He told officers that he was exiting his work in the 3100 block of North Ventura Rd when he was approached by the suspect. The suspect told the victim that his car was broken down nearby and he needed a ride. The victim took the suspect to the area of Vineyard and Oxnard Blvd.

At that point the suspect brandished a knife and demanded money from the victim. A struggle ensued at which time the victim exited his car and ran away. The suspect then fled in the victim’s vehicle which is still outstanding. If anyone has information about this incident they are asked to call Det. Charles Buttell at (805) 385-7665 or email him at [email protected]. If you would like to remain anonymous call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shots Fired
DATE/TIME:	08/10/2010 1924 hours
LOCATION:	100 Block South Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Three Oxnard Residents
SUSPECT(S):	S1 H/M/24-25 years, shaved head, white shirt, unk colored shorts. S2 H/M/24-25 years, shaved head, black shirt with white undershirt
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Rangel, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Marostica 805-486-6228

DETAILS:

On 08/10/2010 at approximately 1924 hours in the 100 block South Rose Avenue, shots were fired into a vehicle occupied by three individuals. After the shooting the suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victim vehicle was located several blocks away. There were no injuries. The area was searched for the suspects with negative results. An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Mike Marostica. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County 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:	Weekend DUI Enforcement Activities
DATE/TIME:	Friday, August 27th, 2010 2000-0300 Saturday, August 28th, 2010 1800-0300
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard Cities throughout Ventura County
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department will be hitting the streets again this weekend searching for impaired drivers. The summer mobilization started on August 20th and so far, the Oxnard Police Department has arrested 24 drivers for DUI. We have also arrested five individuals for outstanding DUI arrest warrants.

The weekend enforcement activities start Friday night, August 27th, as additional officers will be deployed to conduct strict DUI enforcement throughout Ventura County and the city of Oxnard between 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M. On Saturday, the Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint. The checkpoint is scheduled to start at 6:00 P.M. and end at 2:00 A.M.

Also on Saturday, Oxnard Police officers will be joining forces with officers from the California Highway Patrol, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Ventura Police Department, Simi Valley Police Department, Santa Paula Police Department, and California State University Channel Islands during a DUI task force operation that will target the 101 Freeway. Over 25 officers from these agencies will be patrolling the freeway from the city of Ventura to the LA County line searching for impaired drivers. The operation will start at 7:00 P.M. and end at 3:00 A.M.

Last year during this same operation, officers arrested 10 drivers for DUI. One of these drivers was also charged with possession of narcotics.

All of these DUI operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

All of the law enforcement agencies in Ventura County are committed to improving traffic safety and will continue to conduct these checkpoints and DUI enforcement operations in 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. Please buckle up, drive sober, and drive safely!

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Commercial Burglary
DATE/TIME:	11-21-10/ Unknown time
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Edgewood Way
VICTIM(S):	Webb Laundry Services
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Senior Detective Luis Mancha
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Detective Luis Mancha 805-385-7664 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

On November 21, 2010 the Oxnard Police Department received a report of burglary that occurred to a laundry facility furnished with coin operated washing machines. The laundry facility is located on the 1300 Block of Edgewood Way.

The suspect, an unknown male was captured on video surveillance using an unknown tool to gain access to the coin reservoir on a washing machine.

The operator of this particular laundry room, Webb Laundry Services has taken measures to better secure their facilities and has started to add surveillance cameras to some of their facilities.
Investigators are requesting that property owners or those responsible for coin operated laundry machines take extra measures to secure their facilities. Investigators suggest that money from the machines be removed daily, laundry rooms should be locked and accessed by tenants only, set up surveillance cameras and consider installing new technologies such as cashless systems that use prepaid cards.

Investigators are seeking information from the public in trying to identify the suspect that was captured on video surveillance. Anyone with information is urged to call the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Bureau at 385-7605 or Detective Luis Mancha at 385-7664.

For those wishing to provide information anonymously can provide it to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-tips.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

DETAILS:

According to information we have, the Naval Base Ventura County in Port Hueneme has only one gate open today, on Victoria Ave. Traffic is backed up on Victoria Avenue between the entrance of the base up to Wooley Road. Oxnard officers are on scene and directing traffic.

Motorists are asked to take alternate routes if they are able.