Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	September 27, 2015 at 5:34 pm
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Blvd. west of C Street
VICTIM(S):	Single male driver
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7684

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently on-scene of a fatal traffic collision on Channel Islands Blvd. west of C Street. The collision involved a solo motorcyclist who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Channel Islands Blvd. is closed between C and J Streets so motorists should use alternate routes.

If anyone witnessed the collision, they are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9/27/15 at 6:20 pm

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Driver Involved in Fatal Traffic Collision Arrested
DATE/TIME:	Date of collision: July 17, 2015 / 1545 hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Road @ Wolff Street
DRIVER 1:	Andres Ceja, 32 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1:	Blue motorcycle
PASSENGER (MOTORCYCLE):	Desiree Mendez, 24 years, Oxnard Resident (deceased)
DRIVER 2:	Raul Trevino, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 2:	Black, Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Officer Mike Wood (805) 385-7750 mike.wood@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
Update:

On Friday, October 23, 2015, at about 1630 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department arrested Driver Andres Ceja following an extensive investigation of the collision that killed 24 year old Desiree Mendez on July 17, 2015. Ceja was booked into the Ventura County Jail on charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, driving while under the influence of drugs and driving with a suspended driver’s license. His bail is set at $250,000.

Original news release:

On Friday, July 17, 2015, at about 3:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Saviers Road and Wolff Street in reference to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles, one being a small motorcycle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle, driven by Andres Ceja and with a female passenger, was traveling northbound on Saviers Road. The Chevrolet truck was traveling southbound on Saviers Road approaching the intersection of Wolff Street. For an unknown reason, the motorcycle turned left at Wolff Street and into the direct path of the truck causing a broadside collision. The impact caused Driver Ceja and his female passenger to be ejected from the motorcycle. Both of them were transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center with critical injuries. The female was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Driver Ceja is currently listed in stable condition. Driver Trevino was uninjured.

Driver Ceja and his female passenger were not wearing motorcycle helmets at the time of the collision.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Mike Wood at 805-385-7750 or via email at mike.wood@oxnardpd.org.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle pursuit and narcotics arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 22, 2015 / 2154 Hours
LOCATION:	Harbor Blvd. / Gonzales Rd.
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Bribiesca, Fernando Arias – 21 year-old Lompoc resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 2011 Toyota Scion
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Marc Amon, Sergeant – Marc.Amon@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant – Brian.Woolley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 12/22/15 at approximately 2154 hours, an Oxnard Police patrol sergeant observed a vehicle driving recklessly in the area of Gonzales Road and Patterson Road. He attempted to stop the white Toyota Scion however, the driver refused to yield. The sergeant pursued the vehicle westbound on Gonzales Road and estimated that the vehicle reached speeds over 100 mph. The sergeant lost sight of the vehicle when it reached the intersection at Harbor Boulevard.

While officers searched the area they could hear screaming coming from the thick brush located west of the intersection toward the beach. When they investigated further they were able to see part of the white Scion about 230 feet into the brush off the roadway. With the help of Oxnard Fire and the Ventura County Sheriff’s helicopter, the officers were able to locate the driver of the vehicle and identified him as 21 year-old Lompoc resident Fernando Arias Bribiesca. Bribiesca suffered minor injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for medical treatment.

Bribiesca was charged with evading a police officer, driving under the influence of a controlled substance and transportation of a controlled substance.

This incident is still under investigation. If anyone witnessed this event please contact Sergeant Brian Woolley at Brian.Woolley@oxnardpd.org.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Injury Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME: January 16, 2016 / 8:41 p.m.
LOCATION: Thomas Avenue and Saviers Road
DRIVER: Hugo Escobar, 41 years old, Oxnard Resident
PEDESTRIAN: -Genaro Rodriguez, 30 year old, Oxnard Resident – 6 year old Oxnard Resident – 3 year old Oxnard Resident -11 month old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY: Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 16, 2016, at about 8:41 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and several pedestrians. The collision occurred at the intersection of Thomas Avenue and Saviers Road.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Hugo Escobar’s vehicle collided into the pedestrians as they were crossing the street in the cross walk. The pedestrians were transported to VCMC for treatment. Genaro Rodriguez and the 11 month old were admitted to the hospital for observation.

Alcohol and/or drugs were not a factor in the collision. The collision is still under investigation. If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or via email at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Child Annoying Sexual Battery Distribution of harmful matter to a minor
DATE/TIME:	1/20/2016 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	1500 Block of Helm Drive, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	16 year old female – name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	John Milton Jackson, 39 year old, Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7620
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Detective Juanita Suarez, Sexual Assault & Family Protection Unit Juanita.Suarez@Oxnardpd.org (805)385-7759

DETAILS:

On 10/23/2015 the Oxnard Police Department responded to a local high school regarding a foreign exchange student disclosing that she was touched inappropriately by her host parent, John Milton Jackson. The minor female victim began living with the host family in September 2015. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit (FPU) initiated an investigation into the allegations. After several months of investigating the allegations, Jackson was arrested at his place of business in the City of Oxnard for child annoying, sexual battery, and sending harmful matter to a minor. He was booked at the Oxnard Police Department jail, where he later posted bail. His bail was set at $20,000.

Investigators learned during their investigation that John Jackson was employed as the Area Coordinator with ASSE International Student Exchange Programs at the time of the reported incidents. Investigators also learned that John Jackson has worked for other student exchange programs in the past, thus, believing there may be other victims that have not come forward regarding similar incidents. The FPU is asking the public to come forward if they have information that can assist them in their on-going investigation.

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: January 21, 2016 6:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation
DATE/TIME:	February 07, 2016 / 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On Sunday, February 07, 2016, between 12:00 p.m. and 4 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department conducted a Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation throughout the city limits. During the operation, officers issued 16 citations for various motorcycle violations, 29 citations for various vehicle violations, and arrested one person who had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of the precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving motorcyclists. Motorcyclists are reminded to use proper lanes positioning, match your speed to traffic around you, and to wear an approved D.O.T. helmet. Drivers are reminded to look twice for motorcyclists when turning or entering the roadway.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct these types of enforcement operations this year to make our roadways and community safer. These operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 07, 2016 / 9:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Robbery / Attempt Homicide
DATE/TIME:	February 23, 2009 9:50 PM
LOCATION:	Intersection of Charles and Chester, Oxnard
VICTIM/S:	36 year-old, Oxnard resident 32 year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S:	2 Hispanic male adults wearing dark clothing.
WITNESS/ES:	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	N/A
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	Violent Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr

DETAILS:

On 2-23-09 at 9:50 PM Officers responded to a call of a shooting victim in the area of Charles and Chester. Upon officers arrival they located the victim that had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was rushed to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he was moved into surgery and is listed in serious but stable condition.

Investigators learned that one victim was confronted in the street by two suspects’ that attempted to rob him of his property. When the second victim came to his aid he was shot by the suspect. The suspect’s fled the area prior to officer’s arrival. The suspect’s did not get any property from the attack.

Due to the serious nature of this incident investigators are requesting any information on the attack please contact Detective Baldwin at (805) 385-7688 or the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070

An investigation is continuing.

DATE: 2/24/2009

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide (Shooting)
DATE/TIME:	February 23, 2009 8:15 PM
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Saviers Rd
VICTIM/S:	22 year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S:	Hispanic male, 17 yrs, 5’5” thin build
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jim Seitz, Homicide Supervisor

DETAILS:

On 2-23-09 at 8:15 hours officers responded to St John’s Regional Medical Center after receiving a call of a shooting victim that arrived by private vehicle. Upon the officer’s arrival, they were told that the incident occurred in the alley of the 1300 block of Saviers Rd. Detectives were told that a verbal confrontation took place in the area of Hill St. and Benton Way. The confrontation continued to the 1300 block of Saviers Rd. The victim was confronted by one suspect armed with a baseball bat and a second subject who was in possession of a handgun. The suspect with the handgun shot the victim and fled from the area on foot.

The victim was taken to a local area hospital by family members where he underwent emergency surgery. The victim died a short time after coming out of the surgery. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information relating to this crime is asked to call Detective Jeff Kay at 385-8174 or leave a message on the violent crimes hotline at 982-7070

An investigation is continuing.

DATE: 2-24-08

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

Oxnard Police Chief John Crombach and District Attorney Gregory Totten announced today that detectives are making significant progress in the investigation into the August 27th killing of Oxnard resident David Laut. Evidence collected by Oxnard police investigators indicates that Mr. Laut was not the victim of random violence by a prowler. Investigators are pursuing several leads and are confident that an arrest will be made in the case. Mr. Laut (DOB 12-21-56) was serving as the Hueneme High School athletic director at the time he was killed.

While we understand there is a great deal of interest in this case – it is important to note that there will be no further information about the case released at this time. We respectfully ask that the community understand that this investigation is at a very sensitive point right now, and be patient with us as this case proceeds to an arrest.

David Keith

Oxnard PD PIO

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide/ Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	02/16/10 1745 hours
LOCATION:	300 Block Cooper Rd
VICTIM(S):	Name with-held/ Identity pending
SUSPECT(S):	Salvador Medina Tena / 54 years / Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jim Seitz, Homicide Supervisor
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jimseitz@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

A 65 year old Oxnard man died this morning from complications due to a stab wound sustained yesterday evening. On 2/16/10 at approximately 5:46 pm, officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 300 block of Cooper Rd. The victim who has not been positively identified was transported to a local hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. The victim subsequently succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 5:40 am today.

During the investigation, Detectives were successful in identifying the suspect responsible for the stabbing. The suspect was identified as 54 year old Salvador Medina Tena of Oxnard. On 2-17-10 at 1130 hours, officers spotted Tena walking in the 300 block of East 5th St. The suspect was contacted and taken into custody without incident. Apparently the suspect and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation prior to the stabbing taking place. The victim was able to walk into a nearby business and ask for help after having been stabbed.

Tena was arrested on murder charges. The identity of the victim is pending. His name will be released once the identity is confirmed and next-of-kin have been notified.