Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Interrupted Vehicle Burglary
DATE/TIME:	11/21/2013, 0522 hours
LOCATION:	3000 block of Taffrail Lane
VICTIM(S):	20 year old Oxnard resident, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Rivera, 19 year old resident of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jesse Sedeno
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Nathan Martin (805) 385-7605

DETAILS:
On 11/21/2013, at approximately 0522 hours, Officers responded to a vehicle burglary in progress in the 3000 block of Taffrail Lane. Upon arrival, officers found a retired Oxnard Police Department Sergeant detaining the suspect with the assistance of the 20 year old victim. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident. Officers located burglary tools and other evidence to support the crime. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Detective Nathan Martin of the Oxnard Police Department by phone at (805) 385-7605.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind residents to lock their vehicles and secure valuables. Furthermore, report suspicious persons and vehicles to the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/21/2013, 0705

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT: Senior Officer Maria Pena, (805) 385-7750, [email protected]
Sgt. Brian Woolley, (805) 385-7847, [email protected]

Winter Holiday Mobilization Schedule of Operations

Ventura County December Enforcement Schedule

Oxnard, CA – Ventura County Avoid the 14 is announcing its upcoming enforcement operations for the Winter Holiday DUI Campaign. The following schedule of operations, dates, and locations are provided for broadcast.

Sat, Dec 14th, DUI/DL CHECKPOINT 2000-0300, City of Simi Valley
Sat, Dec 21st DUI TASKFORCE OPERATION, 2000-0200, City of Thousand Oaks
Sat, Dec 21st DUI/CDL CHECKPOINT, 2000-0300, City of Ventura
Fri, Dec 27th DUI/CDL CHECKPOINT, 2000-0300, City of Oxnard
Sat, Dec 28th DUI/CDL CHECKPOINT, 2000-0300, City of Ventura
Tues, Dec 31st DUI Saturation Patrols, 1800-0300, County-Wide
In addition to the above operations, officers throughout Ventura County will be conducting several DUI saturation patrols on various nights during the campaign which ends on January 1, 2014.
Statistical data on the number of DUI arrests and DUI fatal crashes will be released from the previous day’s activities throughout the holiday weekend.
Media Notes: Reporters are invited to ride along with law enforcement or may join Task Force & checkpoint operations in your region throughout the Campaign by contacting the PIO contact listed above.

Funding for the “Avoid” program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery w/ a handgun
DATE/TIME:	1/22/14, 2000 hours
LOCATION:	942 W. Wooley Road (Oralias Bakery)

SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic or Black male, 6’, 180#, appr. 30 years, dark gray sweatshirt



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

DETAILS:
At about 2000 hours on 1/22/14, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a robbery that just occurred at 942 West Wooley Road. The suspect (described above) entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the business on foot.

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: 1-22-14 / 2225

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery to a Business
DATE/TIME:	01/30/14 – 10:39 P.M.
LOCATION:	3650 Saviers Road (Texaco Gas)
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown race, male, 5-10 to 6-00, 170/180, grey ski mask black shirt with red and yellow logo, and green pants
LOSS:	Undisclosed property
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander [email protected], (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
At 2239 hours, officers responded to Texaco Gas located at 3650 Saviers Road after receiving a call of a robbery to the business. Officers learned that a male subject, approximately 5-10 to 5-10, 170 to180 pounds, wearing a grey ski mask, black shirt with red and yellow logo and green pants, robbed the business.

An employee said that the suspect walked into the business and simulated a handgun. He demanded money and fled with an undisclosed amount of property. No one was injured during the incident.

The suspect was last running northbound from the area.

Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 01/31/2014 – 0100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery/Burglary with arrest
DATE/TIME:	March 7, 2014 / 9:17 am
LOCATION:	Starbucks (241 West Fifth Street)
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Arthur Lopez (21 years), Oxnard
LOSS:	Undisclosed
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Rangel
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jeff McGreevy [email protected] (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On 03/7/14 at approximately 0917 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to Starbucks, 241 West Fifth Street, reference a robbery that just occurred. The lone suspect was described as an H/M wearing a khaki color sweater, white sunglasses, and a blue backpack. The suspect entered the business, implied a knife, and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect left the store with an undisclosed amount of money.

Minutes later, a person matching the suspect description was contacted in the east alley of the 400 block of South Fourth Street. During the investigation a witness positively identified the suspect. The suspect was identified as Arthur Lopez, Oxnard resident. Lopez was arrested for robbery, burglary, and parole violation.

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 to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3/7/14 1130 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a deadly weapon (shooting)
DATE/TIME:	4/28/14; 2005 hours
LOCATION:	900 Block Hill Street
VICTIM(S):	Male, 21 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown



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

DETAILS:

On 04/28/2014 at approximately 2005 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to the 900 Block of Hill Street in Oxnard reference several gun shots heard in the area. A short time later, calls of a shooting victim in the area were also received.

Officers arrived and located the victim, who had sustained at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to VCMC and underwent surgery. He is currently in critical condition. Officers were unable to learn of any information regarding suspects.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-7600. 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: 04/29/2014 0010 Hours.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery to a business
DATE/TIME:	4/28/14; 2210 hours
LOCATION:	Speedy Food Mart, 1055 S. Patterson Road, Oxnard

SUSPECT(S):	Black Male, 6’5”, 200lbs, wearing dark clothing



PREPARED BY:	Kevni Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7640

DETAILS:
At 2210 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the above business regarding a robbery with a handgun. Witnesses told police that the suspect entered the store, brandished a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect fled the business on foot northbound with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Persons with information regarding the robbery should contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740, or the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. Persons may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit the web site http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:4/28/14, 0120 hours.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide – Update
DATE/TIME:	March 5, 2014, 2000 hours
LOCATION:	100 block of South C Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Alexander Ysidro Flores Ramirez, 66 years old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 385-7763 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Currie (805) 200-5682 [email protected]

DETAILS: On January 26, 2014 at approximately 5:31PM, the Oxnard Police Department’s Emergency Communications Center received a call of a fight in the 100 block of South C Street. Oxnard police officers and emergency medical personnel were dispatched. When officers arrived, they located the unconscious victim, identified as Alexander Ysidro Flores Ramirez. Ramirez was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. Ramirez was stabilized, but became unconscious.

On March 5, 2014 Ramirez’s condition deteriorated and he passed away. On March 7^th 2014, an autopsy was conducted by the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office. The medical examiner determined that Ramirez’s death was a homicide.

During the course of the investigation, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department received several calls from the public and located additional witnesses. Evidence was collected and statements were obtained, resulting in the identification of Forest Hollins being an involved party. Detectives contacted Forrest Hollins and he provided a voluntary statement.

After the evidence was analyzed and all statements were reviewed, investigators determined that Alexander Ramirez approached Forrest Hollins and punched him. Forrest Hollins defended himself by punching Alexander Ramirez back one time with his fist. Ramirez fell back and struck his head, eventually losing consciousness. Unfortunately, Ramirez was unable to recover from his injury.

The case was presented to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for their independent review. After careful consideration of all available facts, both agencies have come to the same conclusion. Based on the known facts of the case, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office determined that no charges will be filed against Forrest Hollins for this incident.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to thank the many concerned members of the public who came forward with information. If anyone has any further information about this case, contact Detective Currie at (805) 200-5682.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/28/14

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 Armed Wanted Person – PRO
DATE/TIME:	5/2/14 at 1530 Hours
LOCATION:	2700 Block Sharon Way, Port Hueneme
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Jovan Isiah Mathews, 22 year old Oxnard Resident Corrina Tamayo, 34 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 5/2/14 at approximately 1530 hours, Oxnard Police detectives and members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) arrested a Post Release Offender (PRO) who was wanted for an outstanding felony warrant.

Jovan Isiah Mathews was first spotted by detectives assigned to the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) in the 2700 block of Sharon Drive, in the City of Port Hueneme. Mathews was observed getting into a sedan that was about to leave the area when SEU officers were called to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. Mathews was found crouched down attempting to hide in the backseat of the vehicle. After he was handcuffed, SEU officers searched Mathews and found he was in possession of two loaded and concealed handguns.

Mathews was arrested for his outstanding felony warrant, but also faces additional charges including possession of concealed firearms, felon in possession firearms and additional weapons charges.

The driver of the vehicle, 34 year old Corrina Tamayo of Oxnard, was arrested for violation of her probation terms.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/2/14 2330 Hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Firearms ArrestAssistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5/2/14 at 1420 Hours
LOCATION:	Patterson Road @ Hemlock Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Mykal Anthony Rodriguez, 22 year old
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 5/2/14 at approximately 1420 hours, Oxnard police officers conducted a traffic stop on a blue Dodge Durango near the intersection of Patterson Road and Hemlock Street. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 22 year old Mykal Anthony Rodriguez. During the traffic stop, officers located a loaded sawed off shotgun on the passenger seat and drug paraphernalia. Rodriguez was arrested for possession of a concealed firearm, possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a short barreled shotgun.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/2/14 2355 Hours