Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempt Murder
DATE/TIME:	3-30-14, 1509 hours
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Road at Beaumont Avenue
VICTIM(S):	27-Year old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Miguel Jimenez, 32 years old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jaime Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez, (805) 385-7635, edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 3-30-14, at 1509 hours, officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim and possible traffic collision in the 4500 Block of Reeder Avenue. When officers arrived, they contacted the victim, a 27-year old male and Oxnard resident. The victim had been involved in a minor traffic collision with a parked vehicle and was suffering from a single stab wound to the head. The victim was transported to VCMC where he underwent surgery. He is listed in critical, but stable condition.

From a witness at the scene, officers were able to obtain a suspect description. Officers responding to the scene located the suspect nearby. He was identified as 32-year old Oxnard resident, Miguel Jimenez. Jimenez was arrested without incident. Officers determined that a fight between the suspect and victim had occurred in the parking lot near the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Beaumont Avenue. After the victim was stabbed, he entered his vehicle and began to drive away from the area. He eventually lost consciousness and collided with a parked unoccupied vehicle.

If anyone has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7635. 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 or http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text of e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: 3-30-14 / 2030 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Intruder at a high school campus, in possession of a replica firearm
DATE/TIME:	Tuesday, 04/1/2014 @12:30 pm
LOCATION:	Pacifica High School (600 E. Gonzales Rd, Oxnard, CA 93036)
SUSPECT(S):	David Hernandez, 20 year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: At about 12:30 pm on Tuesday 4/1/14, Oxnard Police Department officers made contact with a 20-year old male suspect who was attempting to enter Pacifica High School, where he was a former student. The suspect had no legitimate reason to be on campus.

When the suspect attempted to access the campus, he was approached by campus security, who asked for his student ID. The high school’s assigned resource officer, who was nearby, approached the subject.

During the course of the contact, the suspect was found to be in personal possession of a replica firearm (photo attached.) The subject was arrested for a violation 626.10 of the California Penal Code (possession of a replica firearm on school grounds), and was also charged with a violation of probation.

The Oxnard Police Department maintains a partnership with the Oxnard Union High School District, and assigns officers to Oxnard’s four high schools on a full-time basis.

The Oxnard Police Department again reminds the public of the danger that replica firearms can pose. They are a hazard to public safety when brandished or used in a threatening manner. Criminal charges may also apply if a replica firearm is brought onto a school campus.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 1, 2014, 4:20 p.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary Arrest
DATE/TIME:	04/25/14 1215 hours
LOCATION:	1000 block of Juanita Ave., Oxnard, CA.
VICTIM(S):	44 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Leonel Ortiz, 18 year old Oxnard resident 16 year old Oxnard resident
LOSS:	Unknown at time of report
PREPARED BY:	Det. Crystal Walker
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit

DETAILS:
On April 25, 2014 at approximately 1215 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of an interrupted residential burglary in the 1000 block of Juanita Avenue. Upon arrival, officers learned that a resident had returned home from work and upon entering to his home, both subjects fled. The resident gave chase and the subjects were ultimately detained by Oxnard Police Department officers. Both subjects were found to have property belonging to the victim, and additional residents, on their person. Leonel Ortiz was booked into Ventura County Jail on charges of residential burglary. The juvenile subject was booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall on charges of residential burglary

The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 385-7605, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Independence Day Weekend Avoid the 14 Ventura County DUI Enforcement Update
DATE/TIME:	July 5, 2014
LOCATION:	County of Ventura
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The Independence Day Weekend Anti-DUI crackdown is reporting DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments in Ventura County. From 12:01 AM Thursday July 3^rd, through Midnight Friday July 4^th, officers representing 14 Ventura County law enforcement agencies have arrested 16 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. (**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies yet to report**)

DUI arrest data collection will continue through midnight Sunday July 6^th. Law Enforcement officials are continuing DUI efforts throughout the county. For Saturday July 5th, extra DUI saturation patrols will be deployed in the cities of Oxnard, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Thousand Oaks.

A multi-agency DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint was deployed in the City of Oxnard on July 3^rd between 6:00 p.m. and midnight. It was held in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue just south of Gonzales Road. During the six hour operation, 1,354 vehicles passed through the checkpoint and 1,081 of those drivers were screened for impairment and for valid driver’s licenses. Sobriety exercises were administered to four drivers of which two were arrested, one for alcohol intoxication and the other for drug impairment. Two drivers were cited for driving with a suspended license and 15 were cited for being unlicensed. An additional 17 citations were issued to drivers for other various violations. Six vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911. Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 5, 2014 / 1430 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of Handgun Arrest
DATE/TIME:	7-10-14 / 2016 hours
LOCATION:	First Street near Roosevelt Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ivan Moreno, 21 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Bicycle
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7-10-14, at 2016 hours, an officer stopped Ivan Moreno, 21 years, Oxnard resident, for a traffic violation as Moreno rode his bicycle on First Street near Roosevelt Avenue. Once stopped Moreno’s hand movements suggested he may have been concealing a weapon. The officer conducted a pat down and located a loaded handgun. Moreno was arrested and charged with a number of weapon-related offenses including possessing a concealed loaded firearm.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crime Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website at http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

Date / Time Prepared: 7-10-14 / 2300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carrying a Concealed Handgun in Motor Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	7-18-14 / 2340 hours
LOCATION:	Parking lot of St. John’s Regional Medical Center
SUSPECT(S):	Omar Ramirez, 18 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Green pickup truck
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 7-18-14, at 2340 hours, officers were in the parking lot of St. John’s Regional Medical Center where they contacted three subjects attempting to conceal themselves in a green pickup truck. The subjects initially were non-compliant but ultimately came out of the truck. A search of the truck produced two handguns and ammunition. Omar Rodriguez, 8-1-95, was charged with carrying a concealed handgun in a motor vehicle.

One of the passengers was a 15-year old juvenile who had been reported missing. That subject was returned home. The other passenger was a 19-year old male who was questioned and released.

Officers learned these subjects had taken a 14-year old male friend to St. John’s Regional Medical Center ER to be treated for a single gunshot wound. This victim’s wounds were not life-threatening. Because of conflicting statements from all four subjects it is not clear what occurred and where the incident took place. An investigation is continuing.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crime Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-19-14 / 0345 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 – Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	8/9/2014 0345 hours
LOCATION:	700 Block of Hermosa Way, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Adam Rodriguez, Age 27, Resides in City of Ventura
SUSPECT(S):	Jeannette Robles, Age 31, Resides in City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Sharon Giles, Family Protection Unit (805) 385-7620, Sharon.Giles@Oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Dale McAlpine, Family Protection Unit (805) 385-3921, Dale.McAlpine@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
(OXNARD, CA) – On August 9, 2014 at 0345 hours, officers responded to the 700 Block of Hermosa Way reference a subject yelling in the street. Officers made contact with a witness who told police that a man was struck by a car. The witness further stated that the car fled the scene after striking the man and knocking him to the ground. The victim was later identified as, Adam Rodriguez. Rodriguez was contacted at his home in Ventura by Oxnard Police. Rodriguez told police that his x-girlfriend, Jeannette Robles, hit him with her car while he was walking on Hermosa Way. Rodriguez said he and Robles were involved in verbal dispute prior to him being struck by the car.

Mr. Rodriguez sustained moderate injuries from being struck by the car. Jeannette Robles was arrested at her residence on Blanca Place in Oxnard a short time after the incident. Jeannette Robles is currently in custody with bail set at $500,000.

Detectives are still investigating the case and request that if anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-3921 or (805) 385-7620.

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: August 9, 2014, 2300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	Oxnard Police host Community Workshop: What Parents Can Do About Bullying
DATE/TIME:	August 23, 2014 / 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard Main Public Library, 251 South “A” Street, Oxnard (Meeting Room B)
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

As part of our Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, the Oxnard Police Department, in conjunction with the Oxnard Public Library, will be presenting a community workshop, “What Parents Can Do About Bullying.”

This workshop will cover a variety of topics related to bullying, including on-line activity and social networking, ways youth cyber bully each other, when to report cyber bullying behavior and how to help victims of cyber bullying.

The presentation is free to the public and will be held at the Oxnard Main Public Library, 251 South “A” Street on August 23, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Meeting Room B. For further information, please call the Main Library at (805) 385-7532 or Detective Crystal Walker at (805) 385-7668.

Oxnard Police strongly encourage parents of school-aged kids or anyone who works at an Oxnard-area school to join us for this important community workshop and conversation.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 08-21-14 / 1530 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking/ Attempted Robbery
DATE/TIME:	9-27-14 / 0500 hours
LOCATION:	Fifth Street @ Rose Ave.
VICTIM(S):	29-year old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	Two male suspects Two female suspects
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Jeff Long, Senior Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Scott Coe, (805) 385-7796, scott.coe@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 9/27/14, officers were dispatched to the area of Fifth Street near Rose Ave. reference a carjacking. Officers arrived and contacted the victim who advised he was lured to the location by a female suspect on Facebook. Once he arrived, two female suspects and two male suspects forced him out of his vehicle at knife point. The suspects fled in the victim’s vehicle.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9-27-14 / 1200 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fight – Injured Subject
DATE/TIME:	10-2-14 /1817 hours
LOCATION:	2400 Block of Alvarado Street
VICTIM(S):	Male, 19 years, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown male, 19 to 22 years
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White Chevy Impala
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 10-2-14, at 1817 hours, officers responded to a call of a fight in the 2400 Block of Alvarado Street. Officers found a 19-year old male had been assaulted and was bleeding about the face. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center with serious injuries.

Witnesses described the suspect as a 19 to 22-year old male. The suspect fled in a white Chevy Impala.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit the website at http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

Date / Time Prepared: 10-2-14 / 2100 hours