Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant Served at Suspected Drug House / Post Release Offender (PRO) Arrest
DATE/TIME:	1/30/14 at approximately 7:30 A.M.
LOCATION:	400 block Ocotlan Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Jaime Martinez, 48 years old, Oxnard resident Jose Gutierrez, 30 years old, Oxnard resident Thomas Eaves, 20 years old, Oxnard resident Griselda Zaragoza, 36 years old, Oxnard resident Marina Barcenas, 34 years old, Oxnard resident Jonnie Gagliardo, 30 years old, Oxnard resident Gilberto Placencia, 50 years old, Oxnard resident Alexander Benavidez, 46 years old, Oxnard resident Juan Soto, 31 years old, Oxnard resident Matthew Hernandez, 31 years old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective James Langford
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective James Langford, Narcotics Unit, 805-385-7638

DETAILS:On January 30, 2014, at about 7:30 A.M, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, Property Crimes Unit, and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team served a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Ocotlan Way in the Oxnard.  The search warrant was a result of a year-long investigation of the residence being used for the purposes of selling and using narcotics.

 
During the search warrant, ten (10) persons were located at the residence along with narcotics, narcotics paraphernalia, stolen property, a loaded short barrel shotgun, and ammunition.
 
All ten persons located at the residence were arrested for the following offenses:

• Jaime Martinez, arrested on suspicion of maintaining a place for the use or sales of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia
• Jose Gutierrez, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
• Thomas Eaves, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
• Griselda Zaragoza, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
• Marina Barcenas, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
• Jonnie Gagliardo, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
• Gilberto Placencia, arrested on suspicion of providing false information to a peace officer, a parole violation, and three outstanding warrants
• Alexander Benavidez, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance
• Juan Soto, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance and three outstanding warrants
• Matthew Hernandez, arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, possession of prescription scripts, and possession of a short barrel shot gun.  Hernandez was also found to be a suspect in an unrelated case and was also arrested on suspicion of burglary and possession of a stolen and forged script

 
Hernandez is currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective October 1, 2011.  This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison.  The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions arenot considered.
 
This case would not have been possible if not for the several anonymous tips we received during the original investigation. The Oxnard Police Department encourages anyone with information on this case to call Detective Langford at (805) 385-7638. We also encourage anyone with narcotic related information to call our Narcotic Hotline at (805) 982-7084 and leave an anonymous tip.   The investigation is ongoing.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  January 30, 2014, 4:30 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:	Robbery with Handguns
DATE/TIME:	4-3-14 / 2134 hours
LOCATION:	900 Block of S. Victoria Av
SUSPECT(S):	#1- HM 17-18 years, 6-02, gray sweater, dark pants #2- HM 17-18 years, 5-09, blue plaid t-shirt, blue hooded sweat shirt, dark pants
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 4/3/14, at approximately 2134 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a robbery involving a firearm in the 900 Block of S. Victoria Av.
 
The victims told officers that they were walking southbound on Victoria Av. near Pier Walk when they were approached from behind by the above listed suspects. Both suspects pointed black semi-automatic pistols at the victims and demanded property. The suspects took cash and cellphones and fled the area on foot. No one was injured during the robbery.
 
The investigation is on-going.
 
Persons with information regarding this crime are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740.  Persons may also 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.
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	April 11, 2014 / 2332 Hours
LOCATION:	Doris Av @ G St, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Male Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, 6-02, 160, wearing a red flannel shirt
VICTIM VEHICLE(S):	Green Toyota 4-Runner lICENSE pLATE #6RJY309
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:

On April 11, 2014, at about 2332 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the corner of Doris Avenue and “G” Street to contact a carjacking victim. The victim told officers that he was sitting in his vehicle, a green, 1996, Toyota 4-Runner, when he was approached by the above-listed suspect. The suspect punched him in the face and then attempted to stab him with a knife. The suspect told the victim to get out of the vehicle, at which time, he surrendered his vehicle. The suspect then fled in the victim’s vehicle.
 
The victim sustained minor cuts and bruising as a result of being punched. He was not stabbed. He did not require medical treatment.
 
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. If you happen to find the vehicle, call 911 immediately.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  4/12/14 – 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:	Auto Burglary and Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	05/23/14 / 2128 hours
LOCATION:	900 Blk Lodgewood Way., Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Gutierrez, 25 years of Oxnard Javier Gomez, 24 years of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications Center 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On May 23, 2014, at approximately 2128 hours, a resident in the 900 Block of Lodgewood Way called 911 to report that a vehicle was being burglarized. The caller described the individuals who were breaking into the vehicle and also described the vehicle the individuals were driving. When officers arrived, the suspects had already fled the scene. They found that a vehicle parked on the street had been broken into.
 
As the officers were conducting their investigation, they learned that the vehicle used in the burglary, a grey, Honda Accord, had been stolen moments prior.
 
At approximately 2207 hours, the stolen Honda drove past the officers as they were completing their investigation. The officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the above listed suspects after a brief foot chase. Both suspects were charged with auto theft and auto burglary and were booked into the Ventura County Jail.
 
The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. This is an example of a witness who saw a crime occurring, called police, and provided the appropriate information.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. 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.aspxto submit a tip via text or email.