Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Fourth of July holiday
PREPARED BY	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 [email protected]
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

(Oxnard, CA) On July 4, the Channel Islands Harbor District will be hosting its 15th annual Fourth of July event. The event will begin at 8 a.m. with a 10K & 5K Fun Run/Walk along Sunset Lane and Mandalay Beach Road. This will be followed by the Children’s Parade on Harbor Boulevard. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and take place on south Harbor Boulevard between Cabezone Circle and Albacore Way. Harbor Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade. Motorists can use Sunset Lane or Ocean Drive as an alternate route.

Activities and entertainment are scheduled throughout the day at the Fisherman’s Wharf and Marina. Marine Emporium Landing will have activities between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. including live music, face painting, petting zoo, inflatable fun zone, and a rock-climbing wall. There will also be vendors with booths as well as a farmer’s market. This will be a family oriented event with fun for all. The event will end with a fireworks show that begins at 9 p.m.

No alcohol, fireworks, including safe and sane fireworks, or flare ignition will be tolerated. All of the involved law enforcement agencies will be conducting strict enforcement of all related offenses. If you are caught with fireworks you are subject to arrest or up to a $1000 fine.

This event is expected to draw a large crowd and traffic delays are expected following the fireworks show. The Oxnard PD will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 7 p.m., all intersections on Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard from Fifth Street to the harbor area will be controlled by traffic officers. The Channel Islands Bridge is subject to closure prior to the fireworks display and will be closed after the fireworks display to facilitate the high volume of traffic leaving the event.

In addition, the Oxnard PD would also like to notify the public that driving on any beach in the city of Oxnard is strictly prohibited. From July 1 through July 4, Arnold Road south of Hueneme Road will be closed to all vehicles with the exception of those who have legitimate business in that area or who are traveling to and from work. Parking violations on Arnold Road will also be strictly enforced.

If you live in the area of these roadways or intersections, we apologize for any inconvenience. The roads will be re-opened as soon as possible. These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.

Please have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.

For any questions related to road closures or any of these events on July 4, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

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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

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	09/11/2012 / 1858 hours
LOCATION:	Cedar Street at G Street
SUSPECT(S):	Angel Ramirez, 34 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1991 Honda Accord
PREPARED BY:	Officer Carey Everhart, [email protected], (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Carey Everhart, [email protected], (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On 09/11/2012 at approximately 1858 hours, patrol officers attempted to contact Angel Ramirez reference an outstanding parole warrant. Ramirez led officers on a 3 minute vehicle pursuit throughout the City of Oxnard.

Ramirez was ultimately apprehended in the area of Wooley Road and J Street. Ramirez is currently in custody at the Ventura County Jail for Felony Evading of a Police Officer and two felony warrants.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 09/11/2012, 2100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	9-21-12/1759 hours
LOCATION:	700 Block of Ivywood Drive
VICTIM(S):	38-year old male Port Hueneme resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Officer Kevin Adair, 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Kevin Adair, 805-385-7600, [email protected]

DETAILS: On 9-21-12 at 1759 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to the 700 block of Ivywood Drive reference a stabbing. The victim had been in an altercation with an unidentified male in the backyard of a residence. The victim was pepper-sprayed and stabbed by two other unidentified male subjects. All suspects fled on foot prior to police arrival.

The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center and is listed in stable condition.

If anyone has any information related to this incident, please contact 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: 9-21-12/2315

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Collision
DATE/TIME:	October 21, 2012 / 5:25 PM
LOCATION:	Beaumont Avenue and Abbott Street
DRIVER 1:	Male, 13, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
DRIVER 2:	Joel Jay Dualan, 33, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE 1:	Black, purple & yellow bicycle
VEHCLE 2:	Black 2012 Mazda Master Touring 5
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Traffic Investigator, (805) 385-7750, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Traffic Investigator, (805) 385-7750, [email protected]

DETAILS:
On October 21, 2012, at about 3:25 PM., Oxnard PD officers responded to Beaumont Avenue and Abbott Street after receiving a call of an injury traffic collision involving a bicyclist. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a Mazda had collided with a juvenile bicyclist in the intersection of Beaumont Avenue and Abbott Street. The bicyclist, a 13 year old male (name withheld) was injured. The bicyclist was transported to Ventura County Medical Center with serious head injuries.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the bicyclist was traveling southbound on Beaumont Avenue on the west side of the street towards Abbott Street. The black Mazda Master Touring 5 was traveling southbound on Beaumont Avenue towards Abbott Street behind the bicyclist. For unknown reasons when the bicyclist reached Abbott Street, the juvenile rider turned directly into the path of the Mazda. Unable to avoid a collision, the Mazda struck the bicyclist. The impact caused the bicyclist to fall to the ground. It should be noted that the injuries of the bicyclist indicate that he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

The occupants of the Mazda were not injured. The bicyclist is listed under critical condition.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 21, 2012, 9:20 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Fatal Traffic Collision

DATE/TIME:

December 16, 2012 / 0101 Hours

LOCATION:

Victoria Avenue @ Doris Avenue

VICTIM(S):

Male, 22, of San Leandro, CA (Name withheld pending notification of next of kin)

PREPARED BY:

Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant
[email protected]

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Maria Pena, Traffic Investigator 805-385-7650

DETAILS:On December 16, 2012 at about 1:01 A.M., California Highway Patrol officers observed a vehicle that had driven off of the roadway and collided into a fence of a business located on Victoria avenue, south of Doris Avenue. When officers made contact with the driver, a male (name withheld), 22 years of San Leandro, Ca, they found him to unresponsive. EMS personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the solo driver dead at the scene.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Camaro was traveling southbound on Victoria Avenue at a high rate of speed. As it approached Doris Avenue, the vehicle attempted to make a lane change and lost control. The vehicle veered to the right and sideswiped a Nissan Frontier, driven by Joseph Ocachea of Port Hueneme. The vehicle continued out-of-control and careened off of the road and into the fence. Ocachea was not injured.

It is unknown if alcohol was a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Officer Maria Pena at
805-385-7650. The investigation is ongoing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery and stabbing
DATE/TIME:	1-16-13 / 2217 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of North Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	40-Year old male, Ventura resident
SUSPECT(S):	Two males, 18 to 20 years
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

On 1-16-13, at about 2217 hours, a 40-year old male Ventura resident was leaving a liquor store/deli located in the 1900 Block of North Ventura Road. The victim had just entered his parked car when two male subjects, 18 to 20 years old approached him. These subjects were armed with knives. The subjects demanded that the victim relinquish any money he had in his possession. The victim gave the suspects approximately $15. The suspects then demanded other property. When the victim hesitated, the suspects stabbed him.

The victim’s injuries were described as moderate to serious. He was treated at the Ventura County Medical Center.

The suspects fled on foot eastbound towards an alley.

Persons with additional information are encouraged to call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

Or, you may contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Visit the web site at http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	1-20-13 / 2255 hours
LOCATION:	2900 Block of Oarfish Lane
VICTIM(S):	Male, 31 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Male, early 20’s, wearing a black beanie & black sweater
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, (805) 207-7078 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 1-20-13, at 2255 hours, officers responded to a residence located in the 2900 Block of Oarfish Lane re: a stabbing.

Officers learned a male, early 20’s, wearing a black beanie and black sweater, came to the residence contacting a 31-year old male resident. An argument ensued and the 20-year old stabbed the resident. The suspect fled on foot.

The victim was treated at the Ventura County Medical Center having sustained minor stab wounds.

Persons with additional information are encouraged to call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

You may contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Or, visit the web site at http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1-21-13 / 0145 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle vs. Train – Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	5/24/13; 2047 hours
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue just north of SR-34 (Fifth Street)
VICTIM(S):	Male, 70’s, possible Oxnard Resident (Name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
PARTIES:	Amtrak; Vera Olivia Vega, 43 years, Oxnard resident; Lea Davis, 49 years, Camarillo Resident
VEHICLES:	Black ’07 Dodge Charger, Blue ’03 Ford Expedition, Silver ’07 Toyota Camry


PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, Traffic Collision Investigator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, 805-385-7750, [email protected]

DETAILS:
On May 24, 2013, at about 8:47 P.M., officers and EMS responded to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and an Amtrak train on Rose Avenue just north of SR-34 (Fifth Street). Upon arrival, officers found that a black Dodge Charger had been struck by an Amtrak train and the debris from the collision had damaged a blue Ford Expedition and a silver Toyota Camry. Officers also found a male in the Dodge unconscious.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Dodge, driven by a male in his 70s, was stopped southbound on Rose Avenue on rail road tracks just north of SR-34 (Fifth Street). The Amtrak train was traveling westbound on the railroad tracks towards Rose Avenue. The Ford, driven by Vera Olivia Vega was stopped at a red light in the number one left turn lane from SR-34 (Fifth Street) to northbound Rose Avenue. The Toyota, driven by Lea Davis, was stopped eastbound on SR-34 (Fifth Street) just west of Rose Avenue.

As the Amtrak train approached the railroad crossing at Rose Avenue, the bells and lights for the railroad crossing arms were activated. For unknown reasons, the Dodge remained stopped on the tracks when it was struck by the Amtrak train.

The male driver of the Dodge was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. Driver Vega and Davis were not injured as a result of the collision. There were no reported injuries among the passengers on the Amtrak train.

It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750. The investigation is ongoing.

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DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 25, 2013, 4:00 a.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	7/8/13 at about 1810 hours
LOCATION:	1300 block of W. Channel Islands
VICTIM(S):	54 year old male, resident of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Fernando Ochoa, 30 year old Oxnard resident

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Tan Infiniti Q45

PREPARED BY:	Officer Rocky Marquez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department 385-7600

DETAILS:
On 7/8/13 at about 1810 hours, members of the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (S.E.U.) attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Channel Islands Blvd. and Ventura Rd. The vehicle failed to yield to officers and a short pursuit ensued.

During the pursuit, the driver of the vehicle, Fernando Ochoa, began driving erratically, eastbound in the 1300 block of W. Channel Islands Boulevard, reaching speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour. Based on the reckless driving pattern of Ochoa, pursuing officers elected to cancel their pursuit of the vehicle.

The vehicle continued to flee, colliding with two vehicles on Channel Island Blvd. before ultimately crashing into a live line utility pole in the west alley of the 2900 block of Saviers Road. S.E.U. Officers apprehended Ochoa after a brief foot pursuit. Ochoa was arrested for numerous narcotics and vehicle related charges including felony evading (2800.2 C.V.C.) and D.U.I. resulting in bodily injury (23153(a) C.V.C.)

One uninvolved motorist suffered a minor injury from the traffic collision; however, they refused medical treatment.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7/8/13, 8:58PM.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	Road Closures for the 2013 Salsa Dash
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, July 20, 2013 7:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard, Downtown
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Mike Robison, Traffic Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:
The 2013 Oxnard Salsa Festival, the 20th anniversary celebration of everything salsa, presents the Salsa Dash on Saturday, July 20^th. This run/walk is a sightseeing tour through downtown Oxnard on the wide, charming streets of the Henry T. Oxnard National Register Historic District, and across the finish line at the Plaza Park Pagoda. The Salsa Dash will feature a 5K and 10K starting at 8:00 A.M. and a kids fun run starting at 9:30 A.M.

Several streets will be closed during this event to provide added safety for the participants. Oxnard Police Department personnel will also be conducting traffic control at several intersections along the course. The following streets will be closed from 7:30 A.M. to the end of the event at approximately 11:00 A.M.:

1.         4th St. (A St. to G St.)
2.         F St. (4th St. to Devonshire Dr.)
3.         2nd St. (G St. to F St.)
4.         G St. (2nd St. to 4th St.)
5.         C St. (3rd St. to 5th St.)
6.         5th St. (C St. to A St.)

If you live or work in the area of these roadways or intersections, we apologize for any inconvenience. The roads will be re-opened as soon as possible following the event.

For information related to the 2013 Oxnard Salsa Festival or Salsa Dash, please visit www.oxnardsalsafestival.com.

For any questions related to the road closures for this event, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].