John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vacant Residential Burglaries
DATE/TIME:	October
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Unk
WITNESS(ES):	N/a
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/a
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Tom Payn
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Payn 385-7594

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department wants to advise homeowners and contractors that there has been an increase in vacant residential burglaries throughout the city of Oxnard. In the last month, there have been ten vacant homes burglarized. Suspects are taking appliances, tools, and in some instances removing installed plumbing pipes from the walls. If you own or manage a property that is currently vacant, take measures to secure tools, and other valuables, if possible remove valuables.

We recommend documenting valuables by recording serial numbers, mark and/or engrave your property and take photographs.

If you have any information regarding these crimes or any burglaries in the Oxnard area please contact Detective Tom Payn at 805-385-7594 or [email protected].

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempted Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:	11-13-2010 at 2037 hours
LOCATION:	100 block of N. Grant Ave.
VICTIM(S):	Victim #1: No description available at this time. Victim #2: 36 year-old male of Oxnard.
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1: Hispanic male, early 20s, light complexion, heavy build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Suspect #2: No description available at this time. Suspect #3: No description available at this time.
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Minor stab wound; no property taken
PREPARED BY:	Tom Chronister, Commander DR 10-24390
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Tom Chronister, Commander [email protected] or 805-385-7746

DETAILS:

Early Saturday evening, Oxnard police responded to a call of a stabbing just occurred in the alley of the 100 block of N. Grant Ave. The victim told police he was approached by three men while walking in the alley. The suspects asked the victim if he had any money. When the victim answered “no,” the suspects began rifling through the victim’s pockets. A friend of the victim (listed as Victim #2) came to his aid. One suspect (listed above as Suspect #1) stabbed the second victim in the torso. The trio of suspects fled on foot from the alley.

The stabbing victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injury.

Anyone with additional information on this crime is encouraged to contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-222-TIPS or online at http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempted Murder
DATE/TIME:	12-31-10/1912 hours
LOCATION:	600 block of Hill Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Edgar Quintero – 19 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	Detective Charles Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Marostica – 805-486-6228 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 12-31-10 at approximately 1912 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a stabbing victim in the 600 block of Hill Street. Officers arrived and contacted a subject who suffered multiple stab wounds to his upper torso. The victim was unconscious and not talking when the officers arrived. The victim was treated by medical personnel at the scene and transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery. The victim was stabilized and is recovering. At this time there is no description of the suspects involved in the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Mike Marostica of the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 805-486-6228 or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	1-3-11/0130 hours
LOCATION:	Burger King – 2001 N. Oxnard Boulevard Oxnard, Ca.
VICTIM(S):	V-1 Julio Torres – 33 years V-2 Luis Mendez – 21 years
SUSPECT(S):	S-1 – W, M, 20-24 years of age, 5’8” tall, thin build wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gray shorts. S-2 – H, M, 24-25 years of age, 6’00-6’02” tall, heavy build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, and blue pants.
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of currency.
PREPARED BY:	Detective Chip Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Chip Buttell – 805-385-7665 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 1-3-11 at approximately 0140 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a robbery at the Burger King Restaurant located at 2001 N. Oxnard Boulevard. Officers arrived and contacted the victims who had been robbed by two subjects. One of the victims fled the restaurant during the robbery to call the police.

The suspects entered the business in possession of weapons. The suspects demanded money from the victim. The victim handed the money from the registers to the suspects and they fled the business on foot.

Anyone who witnessed the robbery or that has information is urged to contact Detective Charles Buttell at 805-385-7665 or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

An investigation is continuing.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a Knife
DATE/TIME:	January 28, 2011 @ 1726 hours
LOCATION:	Victoria Ave. and Wooley Rd.
VICTIM(S):	Juvenile, 15 years of age/Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male juveniles both 16 years of age/ Names withheld
PROPERTY:	Cell phone
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steven Funk
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk 805-385-7796 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

On January 28th, at approx. 5:26 P.M., Oxnard Police Officers were called to the area of Victoria Ave. and Wooley Road reference a robbery with a knife. Upon their arrival, they found that the juvenile victim had been confronted by two suspects while he was seated at the bus bench. The two suspects approached the victim and demanded his cell phone. One suspect was holding a knife as the other suspect grabbed the victim’s cell phone from his hands. Both suspects fled eastbound on Wooley Road towards Offshore Street.

Several witnesses who observed the robbery started chasing the suspects. One suspect was arrested a short distance away without incident. The second suspect, who was later identified, was arrested at his residence several hours later.

The victim did not sustain any injuries during the robbery.

Investigation is ongoing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Graffiti Vandalism/ Gun Possession
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, April 13, 2011/ 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Mariposa Street at Camelia Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Justin DeSantiago, 22 year old Oxnard resident  Jonathan Griggs, 19 year old Ventura resident
LOSS:	Over $400 in damage
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Thomas
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Thomas, Detective 805-385-7660 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On April 13, 2011 at approximately 2100 hours, officers were dispatched to Mariposa and Camelia Street in regards to two subjects spray painting in the area. When officers arrived, the two subjects fled and officers observed one of the subjects discard a loaded firearm and a spray can. Both subjects were taken into custody without further incident. The subjects were identified as Justin DeSantiago and Jonathan Griggs.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind residents of the dangers involved with graffiti vandalism. It is not a simple crime of writing on the wall. Graffiti vandals will often arm themselves with weapons similar to gang members. Do not attempt to contact a suspect that is tagging. Be a good witness and call 911. Provide a detailed description of the suspect and any vehicles involved to assist officers in locating them.

The City of Oxnard spends over a million dollars a years to clean graffiti vandalism. The City of Oxnard has teamed up in the fight against graffiti vandalism with the Ventura County Probation Agency and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Oxnard’s zero tolerance approach to dealing with graffiti vandals stems from the costly frustration of trying to keep our community free of illegal graffiti and to encourage our young people to find a productive use of their time. The City of Oxnard has a multifaceted campaign to stop illegal graffiti. Our three-pronged approach addresses prevention, intervention and enforcement methods to discourage and eliminate graffiti vandalism.

If you have information which will aid in the arrest of a graffiti vandal contact an Oxnard Police Department Graffiti Detective or call Crime Stoppers at 385-TALK (385-8255) and you may be awarded up to $1000 for an anonymous tip. To report in progress graffiti vandalism, call 911. Please call G.A.P (Graffiti Action Program) at 385-8010 to report graffiti that needs to be cleaned up.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault With A Deadly Weapon and Robbery
DATE/TIME:	05/30/2011 1930 hours
LOCATION:	4700 block Terrace Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Five Hispanic males, 17-18 years, with a light complexion
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Newer gray Toyota sedan with paper plates
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Rangel
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 05/30/2011 at approximately 1930 hours the victim, an 18 year old male, was walking in the 4700 block of Terrace Avenue when he noticed a gray newer model four door Toyota sedan with paper plates following him. Minutes later, the Toyota stopped and the occupants of the vehicle got out and began to batter the victim.

During the incident the victim’s baseball hat was taken and he received injuries to various parts of his body. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment.

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempted Commercial Robbery with a knife
DATE/TIME:	7/11/2011 @ 1319 hours
LOCATION:	Thrifty Gas Station 1501 W. Gonzales Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, approximately 35 years of age, 5’-7”, 185 lbs, short black hair, wearing a white long sleeved shirt, holding a small pocket knife
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steven Funk 805-385-7796 or [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk 805-385-7796 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 7-11-2011 @ approximately 1319 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a robbery that had just occurred at the Thrifty Gas Station located at 1501 W. Gonzales Road. The suspect entered the gas station and pulled out a knife demanding the cashier open the cash register. The cashier was unable to open the register as an area power outage had just occurred. The suspect was last seen walking away from the gas station, north bound towards Azalea Street.

The cashier was not injured during the robbery. Officers checked the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him.

If you have any additional information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Steven Funk or you may also leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).