Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Carjacking, pursuit, arrest
DATE/TIME	March 14, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION	Patterson Road and Channel Islands Blvd.
VICTIM	25-year-old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Joey Ixta, 19
PREPARED BY	Detective Steve Funk steven.funk@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz (805) 385-7631  monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On March 7, 2012 at about 1:25 p.m. Oxnard PD officers received a call regarding a carjacking in the area of Haycox Elementary School at 5400 Perkins Road. The victim, a 25-year-old Oxnard resident, said she was picking up her 5-year-old son from school when two Hispanic males approached her and demanded her car by pushing her away from it. The victim’s vehicle is a 2002 black Nissan Sentra. The victim says both suspects got into her car and left northbound on Perkins Road and then westbound on Clara Street. The victim immediately notified the police. Officers checked the area but were not able to find the suspects or the stolen car. The victim and her son were not injured.
 
On March 14, 2012 at about 9:35 a.m. Oxnard PD officers received a call that the suspect vehicle was spotted in the area of Patterson Road and Channel Islands Boulevard near the McDonald’s restaurant in the city of Port Hueneme. Officers responded to the area and located the stolen Nissan. As officers attempted to pull the car over, the suspect immediately accelerated. Officers initiated a two minute pursuit where the suspect eventually ran into a curb and a stop sign at the corner of Pierwalk and Victoria Avenue. The suspect ran from the stolen Nissan but was caught a short distance away.
 
The suspect is Joey Ixta, 19. He was identified as the suspect who carjacked the Nissan on March 7. Ixta faces the following charges: carjacking, failure to yield, hit and run, and delaying and obstructing peace officers in the performance of their duties.
 
Anyone with further information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. 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. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 
 
 

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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	Sobriety and drivers license checkpoint
DATE/TIME	Friday, March 23, 2012  6:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
PREPARED BY	Senior Officer Jamie Brown
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, March 23, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.    
 
The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Ventura Road at Devonshire Drive. The second checkpoint was held in the southbound lanes of Rose Ave at Cesar Chavez Drive.
 
Officers screened 1,247 motorists who passed through the checkpoint locations and conducted five DUI investigations with drivers who had been drinking alcohol. Officers arrested four drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol and one driver for an outstanding warrant.
 
Citations were issued to 11 drivers for various drivers’ license violations. Eleven drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and one driver was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license. Thirteen drivers were cited for other violations. Six vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.
 
Oxnard PD will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations in an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related collisions on our roadways. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911. These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration.
 
For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at Jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  3/24/12 at 3 a.m.
 

 

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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	Attempted kidnapping
DATE/TIME	March 26, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION	5200 South J Street, Oxnard
VICTIM	22-year-old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Hispanic male, light skinned, mustache, twenties, 5’7″ 170 lbs. wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, checkered shorts, white tube socks and black corduroy slippers
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) OnMonday, March 26, 2012 at about 11:30 a.m. Oxnard Police Department received a call regarding a woman who had been threatened with a knife. The incident occurred in the 5200 block of South J Street.
 
Officers located a 22-year-old woman who was jogging in the area. She told officers she was approached by a man who was armed with a knife. The man threatened her with the knife and forced her into a nearby alley. Because the victim was jogging she wasn’t carrying anything of value. She believes the motive of the incident was sexual assault, but the suspect never said he was going to sexually assault her nor did he try to do so.
 
The victim described the suspect as a light-skinned Hispanic male in his mid twenties with a mustache. He was 5’9” and about 170 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood covering his head, checkered shorts, white tube socks and black corduroy fabric slippers.
 
The victim was able to convince the suspect to let her go a short time later. She was not injured during the incident.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Juanita Suarez at (805) 385-3922. 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.
 
 
 

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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	DUI saturation patrol
DATE/TIME	April 27, 2012 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard

(Oxnard, CA) On Friday, April 27, 2012, officers from the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit conducted DUI saturation patrol between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m.    
 
The officers stopped 76 vehicles, conducted 14 DUI investigations, and arrested seven drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol. Officers also issued 34 citations to drivers for various vehicle code violations. Twelve of the drivers who were stopped did not have a valid driver’s license.
 
The Oxnard PD Traffic Unit will be out once again searching for DUI drivers on Cinco de Mayo weekend, Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. OPD reminds everyone to use a designated driver if they plan to celebrate over the weekend.
 
These operations are funded through grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) though the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
 
Please report drunk drivers by calling 911. Drive sober and drive safely!
 
For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.             
 
  
 

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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	Stabbing
DATE/TIME	May 2, 2012 at 4:45 p.m.
LOCATION	1101 Ventura Boulevard, Oxnard
VICTIM	17-year-old male
SUSPECT(S)	Several Hispanic males, no further details
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

 

(Oxnard, CA) On May 2, 2012, at about 4:45 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the Royal Duke mobile home park located at 1101 E. Ventura Boulevard in Oxnard regarding a gunshot victim. A crime scene was located and officers determined that a 17-year-old male was stabbed and subsequently transported Saint John’s Medical Center. Because of the severity of the victim’s injuries, he was transported to Ventura County Medical Center.
 
The victim is currently at Ventura County Medical Center and is in stable condition.  
 
Detectives are investigating this incident but at this time a motive is not known.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jose Velazquez at (805) 385-3982. 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.
 
  
 

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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	Armed robbery
DATE/TIME	May 15, 2012 at 11 p.m.
LOCATION	4000 block of Dune Circle, Oxnard
VICTIM	Domino’s Pizza delivery driver
SUSPECT	Two Hispanic males
LOSS	Cash, keys
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

 

(Oxnard, CA) On May 15, 2012 at about 11 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the 4000 block of Dunes Circle regarding a robbery. The victim was a Domino’s Pizza delivery person. When the victim returned to his car he was approached by two suspects wearing dark clothing.  One suspect threatened him with a handgun and demanded his money while the other suspect got into the victim’s vehicle and took the keys. Both suspects fled on foot with the victim’s cash and keys. The victim was not injured in the robbery.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Jaime Miranda 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.
 
  
 
 

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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	Death
DATE/TIME	Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 10:44 p.m.
LOCATION	1200 S. L Street, Oxnard
DECEDENT	26-year-old male, Oxnard resident
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) At 10:44 p.m. on June 23, 2012, Oxnard PD responded to the 1100 block of South L Street regarding a subject possibly overdosing on drugs. When officers arrived on scene, they made contact with a male who was acting erratically. Officers attempted to calm the man down in order to facilitate aid from the Oxnard Fire Department and Gold Coast Ambulance, who were staged nearby.
 
The 26 year-old male Oxnard resident would not comply as officers attempted to de-escalate the situation. Officers attempted to physically restrain him, and a brief struggle ensued. After being handcuffed, the officers noticed the man had become unconscious. Emergency medical personnel, who were standing by, immediately began life-saving measures. The man was transported to St. John’s Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 11:41 p.m.  
 
The name of the suspect will not be released until the next of kin and immediate family can be properly notified.  
 
No officers were injured during this incident.  
 
The Oxnard PD and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office are working together to determine the facts of this matter. The officers involved in this case have been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure for incidents of this nature.
 
Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact Senior Officer Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174.    
 
 
 

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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	DUI / driver’s license checkpoints
DATE/TIME	June 30, 2012 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On June 30, 2012, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 2 a.m., officers from the Oxnard PD conducted two sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints. The checkpoint locations were: southbound Saviers Road just south of Bryce Canyon and northbound Ventura Road south of Seventh Street. 
 
Officers screened 837 motorists who passed through the checkpoints and conducted three DUI investigations of drivers who had been drinking alcohol. Of those investigations, one was arrested for DUI. 
 
Citations were issued to 48 drivers for various drivers’ license violations. Twenty-one drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and no drivers were cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license. Three vehicles were towed from the checkpoints. 
 
The Oxnard PD will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These DUI operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind people that if they see an impaired driver to dial 911. These DUI enforcement operations are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration.
 
For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at (805) 385-7750 or via e-mail at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org
 
 

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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	Missing juvenile
DATE/TIME	July 23, 2012 at 1 a.m.
LOCATION	5200 block Charles Street, Oxnard
MISSING CHILD	Jacob Thomas King, 11
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

UPDATE:  Jacob was found at his friend’s house at about 4:45 a.m. He is safe and has been returned to his family.

Text of original news release

(Oxnard, CA) On 7/23/12 at 0103 hours, the Oxnard Police Department was notified regarding a critical missing juvenile; Jacob Thomas King. Jacob was last seen on July 22, 2012 at 11 p.m. in the 5200 block of Charles Street in Oxnard.
 
Jacob is a black male, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 85 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. Jacob was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.
 
Oxnard PD officers are checking possible known locations where Jacob has been in the past.
 
Anyone with information regarding the missing juvenile is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

 

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