Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

On December 28, 2011 at about 9:50 p.m., Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Ives Avenue in regards to a shooting that just occurred. When they arrived they contacted the victim, who sustained a gunshot wound to his upper leg. The victim told officers he was walking to a friend’s residence when a dark colored vehicle pulled up next to him. One of the occupants of the vehicle asked him where he was from, and then yelled out a gang slogan. The suspect fired three shots at the victim, striking him once. The other two rounds went into a nearby residence, but no one inside the residence was injured. The victim was transported to VCMC where he is listed as serious but stable condition.
 
The suspect vehicle fled the area. The suspect and suspect vehicle are still outstanding.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Cody Collet at (805) 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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 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  12/29/11 12:45 a.m.
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DETAILS
 

On December 31, 2011 at about 5:00 p.m., Oxnard Police officers received a call regarding a possible dead body in the 1300 block of West Cedar Street. When they arrived, they located a deceased person inside the garage. Officers detained Hugo Chavez, 31, of Oxnard, who was inside the residence.  
 
Investigators determined that Chavez was responsible for the death of the decedent. Chavez was booked at the Ventura County Jail for murder. No additional information is being released at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
 
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Bob Eckman at (805) 385-7760 or 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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 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  01/01/12 1:25 p.m. / Prepared by Sgt. Christopher Williams
 
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

DETAILS
At about 4 p.m., officers received a call of a hit and run in the 200 block of North Grant. When officers responded, they were informed that a vehicle had also been stolen. The stolen vehicle information was provided to patrol officers. Officers in the area of Cooper and Oxnard Boulevard located the stolen vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop.  The driver refused to yield to the officer. A pursuit was initiated in the Colonia area. The stolen, suspect vehicle subsequently hit two parked vehicles in the 100 block of Hayes Avenue and then came to a stop. The suspect vehicle was occupied by two female juveniles; one of them was the driver. There were no injuries, only a complaint of pain.
 
The two female juvenile suspects will eventually be booked into juvenile hall.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are 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.
 
 

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  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/11/12 5:45 p.m.
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

(Oxnard, CA) The Oxnard Police Department is investigating a series of four residential burglaries that occurred on February 2, 2012 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. In each of these cases, the suspect is believed to have gained entry through an unlocked rear door or window. These cases occurred in the Rio Lindo neighborhood on the following streets: Blanca Place, Stanford Avenue, Hermosa Way and Junto Lane. In one of the cases the resident was at home when the suspect tried to enter the home. Fortunately, the victim scared the suspect away. The loss in these cases includes: electronics, cash, checks, jewelry and DVDs.
 
Witness reports indicate that the suspect is a Hispanic male in his early twenties who was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and a blue baseball cap.
 
It is very important to lock all your doors and windows when you leave your residence. In addition, please report any suspicious activity to the Oxnard PD. If you see a person who is not familiar to you walking or driving around your neighborhood, get a good physical description of the person and vehicle and call (805) 385-7740. If you see someone breaking into a home or vehicle, call 911.
 
Anyone with information about these cases is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Senior Officer Rob Flinn at (805) 385-7869. 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.
 
 

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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

(Oxnard, CA) The Oxnard Police Department is investigating several residential “hot prowl” burglaries that occurred in December 2011 and January and February 2012. A hot prowl burglary is one that occurs when the residents are home. These cases can be particularly dangerous because of the possibility of a violent altercation between the resident(s) and the burglar(s).
 
In some of the cases, the suspect(s) gained entry through unlocked doors and windows. In other cases, the suspect removes a screen from a window but then realizes that someone is inside and the suspect leaves. These cases have occurred in the following neighborhoods: Rio Lindo, Riverpark, Southwinds, Channel Islands, Cal Gisler, Sierra Linda, Wilson and Cypress Point and typically have occurred between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. The suspects are stealing items such as: computers, cell phones, cash, jewelry, personal documents and small electronics. At this time, we do not believe that one suspect or group of suspects is responsible for these cases.
 
It is very important to lock all your doors and windows when you leave your residence as well as when you are home. It’s also important to document specific information about your belongings such as serial and model numbers. Keeping receipts and taking photographs of your belongings is also desirable in the event that you are a victim of a burglary.
 
Please report any suspicious activity to the Oxnard PD. If you see a person who is not familiar to you walking or driving around your neighborhood, get a good physical description of the person and vehicle and call (805) 385-7740. If you see someone breaking into a home or vehicle, call 911.
 
Anyone with information about these cases is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or the property crimes bureau at (805) 385-7605. You may also contact Detective Luis Mancha at (805) 385-7664. 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.
 
 
 

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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

DETAILS

On February 22, 2012, at about 6 p.m., the victim arrived at Saint John’s Regional Medical Center by private vehicle. He had sustained a non-life threatening injury to his leg. Officers responded to the scene and hospital and contacted several witnesses. They said the shooting occurred in the 1900 block of Lantana Street.
 
The victim said that the suspect opened fire after words were exchanged between the pair. After the shooting the suspect fled west in the alley. Officers do not know the motive for the shooting at this time.
 
Anyone with information about this incident 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 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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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  2/22/12 at 8:52 p.m.
 
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

On February 23, 2012, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard PD conducted a pedestrian safety enforcement operation. The operation was aimed at motorists who failed to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians walking within marked crosswalks as required by law.
 
The operation was conducted at the following intersections:  Bard Road at Justin Way, Fifth Street at E Street, Saviers Road at Hill Street, and Wooley Road at E Street. 
 
During the operation, a total of 42 vehicles were stopped. Citations were issued to 31 drivers for pedestrian right-of-way violations. An additional 11 citations were issued for various traffic related infractions. One vehicle was towed during the operation. 
 
The Oxnard PD will continue to conduct pedestrian safety enforcement operations of this type throughout the year. These operations are an effort to reduce the number of vehicle versus pedestrian crashes and to make our roadways and community safer.  We also remind people that motorists are required by law to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians walking within crosswalks. 
 
For any questions related to traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
 

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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  02/23/12, 2000 hours
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

On March 4, 2012 at about 9:30, three men entered a residence in the 1100 block of Poplar Street through an unlocked door. One of the suspects confronted the resident (victim) with a handgun. Two of the suspects, the victim and the victim’s brother struggled over the gun. The victim and his brother were able to fight off the suspects and lock them out of the residence. One of the suspects then fired into the residence several times. The suspects left in an unidentified vehicle. No one in the residence was hurt by the gunfire. The victim is a 28-year-old male. At the time of the incident, there were four other adults and one child in the home.

The victim described the suspects as three Hispanic males between 18 and 20 years old. The motive for the assault is not yet known. Oxnard PD has interviewed several witnesses at the residence and nearby residences. Investigators are currently working several leads.

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

(Oxnard, CA) On Wednesday, March 7, 2012 the intersection of Rice Avenue and Fifth Street will be closed for a railroad track replacement project. Union Pacific Railroad will do the work and Farwest Paving will handle the redirection of traffic around the project. The shutdown will begin at 6 a.m. and last until about 10 p.m.
 
Motorists will be asked to avoid the area by using alternate routes. Oxnard PD traffic officers will be available in the event there is a significant traffic issue in the area.
 
The plan is to divert traffic eastbound and westbound on Fifth Street from northbound Rice. Southbound Rice Avenue traffic will be diverted to Camino Del Sol, Sturgis Road and Eastman Avenue.  
 
Any questions regarding the repair work should be directed to either Terri Metzler
(714) 630-4856 or John Tovar (714) 231-0145 of Farwest Paving.
 
 

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