Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shots Fired / Single Vehicle Collision
DATE/TIME:	2/9/2014; 1952 hours
LOCATION:	South “A” Street north of Bryce Canyon
VICTIM(S):	17 year old female, 19 year old male
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male in a hooded sweatshirt



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 2-9-14, at approximately 1952 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the report of a single vehicle traffic collision in the area of Bryce Canyon and “A” Street. Additional information was received indicating a shooting may have occurred as well. Once on scene, officers learned that the victim vehicle was travelling south on “A” Street in the area of Bryce Canyon when a Hispanic male in a hooded sweatshirt fired shots at the vehicle. The vehicle collided with a tree, and all occupants fled from the vehicle. Two occupants were located in the area and were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries as a result of the traffic collision. A third occupant believed to be in the vehicle at the time of the collision was not located.

Officers were unable to learn anything further about the suspect. Evidence of a shooting was located.

Persons with information regarding this crime are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/9/2014 2000 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Robbery (Handgun)
DATE/TIME:	2-23-14 / 1928 hours
LOCATION:	100 Block of North Hayes Avenue / Guadalajara Cafe
VICTIM(S):	26-Year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Two male juveniles, 15 and 17 years
WITNESS(ES):	Not released
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Steven Funk, Detective
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk, (805) 385-7796

DETAILS:

On 2-23-14, at approximately 1928 hours, officers responded to an attempted robbery at the Guadalajara Cafe located in the 100 Block of North Hayes Avenue. The 26-year old victim told officers that two subjects entered the bar and demanded the victim’s wallet at gunpoint. The victim fought back and several other patrons assisted the victim. The two suspects fled the bar and were last seen running southbound on Hayes Avenue towards First Street. The victim sustained only minor injuries as a result of this incident.

Moments later, officers responded to the area of Cooper Road and Bonita Avenue reference two assault victims. Two juvenile subjects were located and contacted at that location. Officers and EMS treated the juveniles for their injuries and transported them to a local hospital for treatment. The two injured juveniles are suspects in this attempted robbery.

The investigation is on-going.

Persons with information regarding this crime are encouraged to contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: 2-24-14 / 0400 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Operation Safer & Stronger: Burglary Prevention
DATE/TIME:	Year to Date
LOCATION:	Citywide with focus on Crime Prevention
PREPARED BY:	Detective Crystal Walker
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: In our ongoing efforts to inform residents of what is happening citywide, Oxnard Police have examined crime trends and offer crime prevention tips under our umbrella initiative, “Operation Safer & Stronger.” This is the second installment of the year, reviewing data for the month of February. This month, we focus on burglary prevention and hope readers and residents will continue to share this information with neighbors, family and friends.

“It is our hope to have a more informed and engaged community, that can serve as partners in public safety,” said Jeri Williams, Oxnard Chief of Police. “There are small steps we can all take, to make it more difficult of becoming a victim of crime – and, we can all share that with the circle of people around us” Williams added.

A burglary, under California Penal Code 459, is defined as the entering of a building or structure (or vehicle, when doors are locked) without the owner or resident’s consent and it was entered with the intent to commit a felony or theft therein. Burglary is a felony and can be punishable by imprisonment in state prison or county jail depending on the degree.

The Oxnard Police Department has seen an increase in burglaries to residences and to vehicles.

To date in Oxnard, the entry method most used in residential burglaries is bodily force. This includes window smashes, pried doors or cut locks.

For vehicles, window smashes, followed by unlocked doors, are most prevalent. Electronics and jewelry were taken. We continue to encourage residents to not leave any visible valuables in your cars, or to secure them in your trunk, out of sight.

Most often, residents ask, “How could this happen?” They thought they lived in a “good” neighborhood. It is not a matter of living in a “good” neighborhood or not. The thieves more than likely come from OUTSIDE the neighborhood. The best way to deter them is to not give thieves the opportunity, or frankly make it more difficult, and report any suspicious activity to the Police.

“Calls of suspicious activity by neighbors and community members have led to significant arrests thus far this year. With your help, we can make it more difficult, and continue to remove these individuals from our streets and our neighborhoods.” said Williams.

Below we offer some tips to help prevent burglaries to your home or vehicle:
VEHICLES
·         An unlocked car is an invitation to a thief – lock your vehicle before leaving it and take the keys.
·         Close all of the windows – thieves can open vehicles through the smallest of openings.
·         Lock your vehicle even if you only make a brief stop at a gas station, store or mall.
·         At night, park in well-lit and active areas.
·         Keep your registration in your wallet or purse, not in the car.
·         Do not leave your garage door opener in your vehicle. It can be stolen and used to return and enter your house.

HOME
·         Remember, most burglaries can be prevented!
·         Always lock your doors and windows even when leaving for “just a minute.”
·         Never leave a house key available: under a doormat, in a flower pot or on the ledge of the door. These are the first places a burglar will look.
·         Make your house look “LIVED IN.” Use timers so that lights, radio and TV go on and off throughout the house to indicate someone is home. For longer trips, be sure to stop mail and newspaper delivery or have a neighbor collect them daily.
·         Remember, if you come home and see a broken window or open door, don’t go in. Confronting a burglar can be dangerous. Contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.
·         Whenever you move to a new home, have the locks changed.
·         Consider alarm systems..
·         The best crime prevention tool ever invented is A GOOD NEIGHBOR!One of the best crime fighting teams are neighbors working in conjunction with the police department, and reporting all suspicious activity.

Another way the community can help Police is by documenting serial numbers. Many times, a victim of a burglary calls to have a report taken but cannot provide the serial numbers to the items taken. These numbers are critical in recovering and returning stolen property to its owner. This information is used to positively identify stolen property and/or contact the victim.

Most products are manufactured with a serial number inscribed, engraved, printed or stored on the device. The easiest way to find a serial number is to look on the packaging in the area of the UPC code. Oftentimes, the model number and make are also located with the serial number.

The best way to document serial numbers is to write them down and keep them in a safe place. An alternate means of documentation is to photograph the product and the serial numbers and then email both to oneself. Save the emails in a folder on your email-home page. Email can be accessed from most anywhere and you can still provide this information to police in the event you are away from home and you are the victim of a burglary.

Law enforcement officers can’t be everywhere at once, but you can play a part in a more vigilant neighborhood. You know what is normal and what is going on in the neighborhood. If you see, hear, or feel something may be suspicious, call the police immediately.

“In most cases of burglaries and theft, someone has seen something but did not report it,” added Williams. You can always report anonymously by calling our crime tip hotline (805) 486-8362. The direct number to dispatch is (805) 385-7740 or 9-1-1 (emergency). Calling the police on suspicious activity before anything happens is the key to prevention. Most times, thieves will not target an area where residents keep calling the police. Additional numbers to call are: Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

If you would like information on how to start your own NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUP, contact your beat coordinator or Crime Prevention Detective Crystal Walker at the Oxnard Police Department (805)385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org for more information.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 02-06-14/1600 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Reckless evading, resisting an officer, attempted escape, and vandalism arrest
DATE/TIME:	03/01/2014 @ 0908
LOCATION:	1800 Eastman Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Trojan Storage, 1801 Eastman Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Kevin Daniel Lynch, 32-year-old Ventura resident
PREPARED BY:	Chris Inglehart, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications, 805-385-7740

DETAILS:

On 03/01/2014 at 0908 hours officers with the Oxnard Police Department responded to the call of a burglary in progress at Trojan Storage at 1801 Eastman Avenue. The suspect, Kevin Lynch, was observed breaking into vehicles.

Officers responded to the area and tried to contact Lynch at the business. Lynch fled from officers in a light blue sedan. Officers attempted to pursue Lynch, but he drove at such high speeds that officers elected to discontinue the pursuit. As Lynch was fleeing the area he lost control of his vehicle and collided with the center median at Gonzales and C Streets. Lynch fled from the disabled vehicle but was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. While Lynch was being medically cleared at St. John’s Hospital he fled from officers and medical staff. Lynch was re-captured after another foot pursuit. Lynch was booked for recklessly evading officers, attempted escape, resisting an officer, and vandalism.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an excellent example of a witness who saw suspicious activity, called police, and provided the appropriate information.

If anyone has more information on this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of Stolen Property Arrests
DATE/TIME:	March 8, 2014 at 7:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	Ventura Road at Devonshire Drive
VICTIM(S):	Unknown
SUSPECT(S):	Calim McClelland, 35 year old Ventura resident Michael Ebert, 28 year old transient
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Mike Gregson, 805-385-7605 Mike.gregson@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On March 8, 2014, at 6:40 a.m., an anonymous caller reported seeing two male subjects looking into vehicles in the area of Ivywood Drive and M Street. Officers responded to the area and located Calim McClelland and Michael Ebert, who matched the description given by the anonymous caller. Both McClelland and Ebert were carrying bags that were found to contain stolen property. Both were arrested for possession of stolen property and for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

We are still attempting to locate the owners of some of the property that was found. If you were the victim of a burglary or theft from your vehicle, please contact the Oxnard Police Department to make a report.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an excellent example of a neighbor who saw suspicious activity, called the police, and provided the appropriate information.

We would like to encourage anyone who sees anything suspicious to call 9-1-1 and report it. You can remain anonymous. We would also like to remind residents to lock their cars and not leave valuables in their vehicles. If you would like more crime prevention information, you can visit our website at oxnardpd.org or contact Detective Crystal Walker at (805) 385-7668 or email crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org.
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DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/8/14 1020

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of methamphetamine and possession of stolen property arrest
DATE/TIME:	March 13, 2014, 3:50 a.m.
LOCATION:	3000 Block of Circle Drive
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Cirilo Flores Valentin; 32 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer David Kelley
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer David Kelley, 805-385-7600 david.kelley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 3/13/14 at 3:50 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 3000 block of Circle Drive reference a suspicious vehicle. The witness advised that a white Chevrolet Blazer was circling the area and then parked. The witness was able to provide a license plate number as well as a detailed description of the vehicle. Responding officers located the suspect vehicle and the registered owner, Cirilo Flores, Valentin standing beside it.

Upon further investigation, officers located a victim vehicle in the area with a smashed rear window and both rear doors open. The owner of the victim vehicle was located and interviewed. It was determined that items from the victim vehicle were inside of Valentin’s vehicle. Valentin was arrested for possession of stolen property and possession of methamphetamine.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an excellent example of a neighbor who saw suspicious activity, called the police, and provided the appropriate information.

We would like to encourage anyone who sees anything suspicious to call 9-1-1 and report it. You can remain anonymous. We would also like to remind residents to lock their cars and not leave valuables in their vehicles. If you would like more crime prevention information, you can visit our website at oxnardpd.org, contact Detective Crystal Walker at (805) 385-7668, or email crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org.
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DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/13/14 0700 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of Post Release Offender for evading, possession of narcotics, and gang injunction violations
DATE/TIME:	4/19/14; 2340 hours
LOCATION:	900 block S. Ventura Road

SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Zuniga (32 years), Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communicaitons 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 4/19/14,at 2330 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1700 block of N. Ventura Road. The driver of the vehicle, Joseph Zuniga, failed to yield, leading officers on a short vehicle pursuit, ultimately yielding in the 900 block of S. Ventura Road. Joseph Zuniga is a Post Release Offender who has been served with the Colonia Chiques Civil Gang Injunction. Zuniga was subsequently arrested for Evading a Police Officer, violating the Colonia Chiques Civil Gang Injunction, violating his Post Release Offender status and narcotics related offenses.
Zuniga is currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions are not considered.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4-20-14 / 0045 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of Child Annoying Suspect
DATE/TIME:	4/23/2014 at 4:30pm
VICTIM(S):	Withheld – Minor Victim
SUSPECT(S):	Jorge Arellano, 41 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Family Protection Unit (805) 385-7620, Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Erica Escalante, 805-385-7661 Erica.Escalante@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On April 23, 2014 at 1630 hours, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Family Protection Unit arrested Jorge Arellano at his home in Oxnard after the completion of a six month criminal investigation. The police department began the investigation in October of 2013 after receiving information of alleged misconduct with a student who attended Oxnard High School. Mr. Arellano was employed as a teacher with the Oxnard Union High School District at the time of the alleged crime. Mr. Arellano was arrested for misdemeanor child annoying.

Detectives request that anyone with information in regards to this incident call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7605 or Detective Erica Escalante at (805) 385-7661. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call 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: April 23, 2014

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt to Identify
DATE/TIME:	05/09/14 1030 hours
LOCATION:	2000 block of Mariposa Street
VICTIM(S):	Joshua Van, 24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato, (805) 385-7688 Miguel.Serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 02/17/14 at approximately 1838 hours, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Mariposa Street in regards to a shooting. When officers and EMS personnel arrived they located two male subjects that had been shot. One of the male subjects died as a result of his injuries. The victim was identified as 24 year old, Joshua Van.

Investigators are attempting to locate the person shown in the surveillance photo. Investigators believe that he may have vital information that will help identify the possible suspect/s. If you can identify this person, please contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 05/09/14, 1030 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Despondent/Suicidal Subject Detained for Mental Health Evaluation
DATE/TIME:	May 31, 2014, 1918 hours
LOCATION:	3300 Blk or Fournier Street
SUSPECT(S):	24-year old female Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On 5/31/14 at approximately 2225 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were driving in the 3300 block of Fournier Street when they encountered a lone female holding a large knife to her throat. Officers attempted to talk to the female, however, she became extremely irate and threatened to stab herself.

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officers along with Ventura County Mental Health members attempted, for several hours, to convince the subject to surrender the knife. She was non-responsive during the negotiations. Officers using less-lethal devices were eventually able to subdue her without injury.

The subject was transported to Ventura County Mental Health for evaluation.