Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Wanted Person ARREST UPDATE
DATE/TIME:	11/13/2013 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Samjoan Robert Marquez
PREPARED BY:	Detective Cody Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collet [email protected] 805-486-6228

DETAILS: Samjoan Robert Marquez is wanted for several shooting incidents that occurred in the City of Oxnard during the months of March, April, and May. Marquez has several felony warrants for his arrest for these shootings, and is suspected to be armed and dangerous. The Oxnard Police Department, along with other Ventura County Law Enforcement Agencies, is attempting to determine the whereabouts of Marquez. If anyone has information about this suspect, they are encouraged to call 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.

**UPDATE**
On 11/13/13 at approximately 1300 hours, Marquez was apprehended in the City of Ventura for his outstanding warrants for the above listed shootings. Marquez was arrested without incident and booked into the Ventura County Jail.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Graffiti Vandalism Arrest
DATE/TIME:	11/21/2013 at approximately 0820 hours
LOCATION:	600 block E. Gonzales Road
VICTIM(S):	City of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Male juvenile, 17 years old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective John Brisslinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective John Brisslinger [email protected] (805)385-7600

DETAILS: On 11/21/13 at 0700 hours, Investigators from the Oxnard police department’s Violent Crimes Unit served a search warrant and arrested a 17 year old male juvenile on 114 counts of graffiti vandalism. Investigators obtained information the previous week that linked the juvenile to his tagged moniker. The graffiti vandalism committed by the juvenile vandal cost the City of Oxnard an estimated $16,000.00 to clean.

If anyone has information about this incident or incidents involving other graffiti vandals, you are encouraged to call Detective John Brisslinger 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: 11/21/2013, 1440 hours

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 loaded firearm in a vehicle
DATE/TIME:	11-22-13 / 1800 hours
LOCATION:	400 Block of South Oxnard Blvd.
SUSPECT(S):	Uriel Barrera (18 years), Roberto Silva (22 years), and Maria Hernandez (23 years) – Oxnard residents
PREPARED BY:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant, (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On November 22, 2013 at approximately 1800 hours, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit were working enhanced gang enforcement in the La Colonia Neighborhood due to recent incidents.

Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of South Oxnard Blvd and a documented Colonia gang member was contacted in the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle a loaded semi-auto handgun was recovered.

Barrera and Maria Hernandez were arrested for various weapon violations.

Roberto Silva was arrested for violation of the Colonia gang injunction.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 22, 2013/1945

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:	11-24-13 / 2240 hours
LOCATION:	300 Block of E. Juniper
VICTIM(S):	42 year old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police and Fire Communications Center 805-385-7740

DETAILS:

At 2240 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 300 Block of East Juniper Street regarding a stabbing victim. Once on scene, officers located the victim, a 42 year old male, who had suffered multiple stab wounds. The subject was transported to VCMC where he underwent surgery for his wounds. He is expected to survive.

Officers canvassed the area but were unable to learn anything about the suspect or where the stabbing may have occurred.

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: 11-25-13 / 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:	Multiple Robberies (3) and Arrests
DATE/TIME:	12-6-13 / 0037 hours
LOCATION:	2300 Block of El Dorado Avenue
VICTIM(S):	#1: 17-year old male Oxnard resident #2: 19-year old male Oxnard resident #3: 19-year old male Oxnard resident and 20-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Salvador Avalos, 19-year old Oxnard resident Efrain Parra, 26-year old Oxnard resident Jose Villa Lobos, 27-year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander (805) 207-7078, [email protected]

DETAILS:
At 0037 hours, an Oxnard police officer was flagged down by two male subjects, 19-year old and 20-year old Oxnard residents, in the 2300 Block of El Dorado Avenue. The two told the officer they had been assaulted and robbed. Further, they pointed out the car that the suspects were in.

The officer immediately affected a stop on the vehicle. One subject, a male wearing a bandana and black hooded sweatshirt, fled on foot. The officer stayed with the suspect vehicle and detained three subjects. Other officers arrived and assisted in the arrest of Salvador Avalos, Efrain Parra, and Jose Villa Lobos for robbery and other charges.

There had been two other robberies earlier in the evening. One occurred at 2219 hours in the 400 Block of East Pleasant Valley Road. A 17-year old Oxnard resident was robbed of his wallet and cell phone. Four suspects were described including one wearing a bandana.

Another robbery occurred at 0013 hours in the 100 Block of Dolores Court. A 19-year old Oxnard resident was beaten and robbed. This victim was treated at SJRMC with moderate wounds to his head and face. Again, multiple suspects were described and fled.

Officers and investigators are continuing their investigations and believe all three robberies are related.

Persons with information regarding these robberies are encouraged to call Sergeant Alex Arnett at (805) 486-6211, or remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crime Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
You may also visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-6-13 / 1055 hours

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 an Unloaded Firearm/Narcotics Arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 6, 2013 1128 hours
LOCATION:	Wankel Way @ Lombard Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Marco Vences, 21 year old resident of Ventura
PREPARED BY:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eduardo M. Miranda [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 12/6/13, at approximately 1128 hours, an officer from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a consensual contact on a subject in the area of Wankel Way and Lombard Street. Further investigation revealed that the subject, Marco Vences, was in possession of an unloaded handgun in his backpack and narcotics on his person. Vences was arrested without incident and charged with possession of an unloaded handgun, unregistered firearm, and a controlled substance. He was later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:

12-6-13 /1357 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gunshots Fired Into a Residence
DATE/TIME:	December 7, 2013 / 1152 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Blk. Napoleon Avenue
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Randy Latimer, Commander 805-385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On December 7, 2013, at about 11:52 A.M., officers responded to the 1800 block of Napoleon Avenue after receiving a call of gunshots fired from a vehicle. When officers arrived, they located several bullet strikes into a house and a vehicle in the 1800 block of Napoleon Avenue. No one was struck by the gunfire.

Witnesses told officers that a red sedan, occupied by at least two male subjects, approached the residence. A passenger got out of the vehicle and fired several rounds from a handgun towards the residence. The vehicle fled the area.

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.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	01/01/14; 0019 hours
LOCATION:	1000 Block of W. 9^th Street
VICTIM(S):	Alex Ambriz, 28 years
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	See Below

DETAILS:

At 0019 hours on 1/1/14, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 1000 Block of West 9^th Street. Officers arrived and found the victim, Ambriz, who suffered a minor stab wound to his neck. He was transported to VCMC with the non-life-threatening injury.

Officers learned that the suspect may have been an acquaintance of Ambriz’. However, no arrest in relation to the stabbing has been made. One other individual was arrested for a parole violation.

If anyone has additional information, they are asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If persons wish to remain anonymous, they 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.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:	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