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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	1/11/11, 1930 hours
LOCATION:	2600 block Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	24 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown Hispanic Male
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Alex Arnett (805) 486-6297 or email: alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Alex Arnett (805) 486-6297

DETAILS:

On 1/11/11 at approximately 1930 hours, officers were dispatched to a stabbing victim in the 2600 block of Saviers Road. When the officers arrived, they found the victim had been stabbed multiple times in his left forearm. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. The victim is listed in stable condition.

A witness stated the victim was involved in a fight with another Hispanic male. During the fight the victim was stabbed. It’s unclear what the argument was about and there is no immediate confirmation the incident was gang related.

Investigators are requesting that anyone with information regarding this case to call Detective Alex Arnett at (805) 486-6297 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	2/8/2011 @ 0718 hours
LOCATION:	C Street at Fifth Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Robert Cox, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Randey Latimer, Oxnard PD Traffic Unit, 805-385-7847

DETAILS:

On 2/8/2011, at about 0718 hours, the Oxnard Police Department responded to a report of a traffic collision involving a SCAT Bus. The collision occurred in the intersection of C Street and Fifth Street, Oxnard. The vehicles involved were a silver sedan and a SCAT Bus. There were no fatalities. The intersection will be closed for about two hours. Traffic will be diverted from the intersection during that time.

A more detailed press release will follow as more facts from the investigation unfold.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DEA NATIONWIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY IN APRIL
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, April 30, 2011/ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard Police Department – 251 South C Street
PREPARED BY:	Commander Andrew Salinas
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sarah Pullen, DEA Public Information Officer  213-621-6827

DETAILS: 

On April 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The public is being asked to bring their medications for disposal to the Oxnard Police Department located at 251 South C Street. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last September, Americans turned in 242,000 pounds—121 tons—of prescription drugs at nearly 4,100 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

Four days after last fall’s event, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain instances. DEA has begun drafting regulations to implement the Act.

For additional information pertaining to DEA and prescription drug abuse, visit www.dea.gov, www.justthinktwice.gov, or www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com.

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	April 29, 2011 / 0438 Hours
LOCATION:	Oxnard Boulevard / Cooper Road
DRIVER-1:	Male, 24 years old of Oxnard (name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
DRIVER-2:	Marvin Serrano, 44 years old of Oxnard
VEHICLE-1:	Red, Honda Motorcycle
VEHICLE-2:	Blue, Cadillac Escalade
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant Randy.latimer@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Scott Aaron, Traffic Officer, 805-385-7600 Scott.aaron@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On April 29, 2011, at about 0438 hours, Oxnard Police Department officers and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle. Upon arrival they found that a motorcycle, ridden by a male, 24 years old of Oxnard, had rear-ended a sport utility vehicle driven by Marvin Serrano, 44 years old of Oxnard. The motorcycle rider sustained major injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. Serrano complained to minor back and neck pain but did not require medical treatment.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the motorcycle was traveling northbound on Oxnard Boulevard in the number one lane at an unknown speed. For unknown reasons, the rider failed to stop behind the SUV that had been stopped northbound on Oxnard Boulevard at Cooper Road for the red signal. The motorcyclist collided into the rear of the SUV. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

Further investigation revealed that the motorcycle rider had been cited for speeding and for driving without a license on the same motorcycle in January of this year.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision please contact Officer Scott Aaron at 805-385-7600.

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:	Homemade Explosive Device
DATE/TIME:	7-10-11 0830 hours
LOCATION:	2300 block of Greenbrook Drive
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Humberto Jimenez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Christopher Williams christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On July 10, 2011 at approximately 8:30 AM, Officer Scott Matalon was patrolling the 2300 block of Greenbrook Drive, when he observed a suspicious container on the side of the road. The container was a one gallon plastic container with a wick fuse on the lid. Suspecting that it was an explosive device, the street was blocked off for public safety. Additionally, the Oxnard Fire Department Hazardous Materials and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad responded and rendered the device safe. It was later determined to be a homemade explosive device.

If anyone has information, they are encouraged to contact Sergeant Christopher Williams at (805) 486-6211 or remain anonymous and call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-TIPS.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery, False Imprisonment, Conspiracy
DATE/TIME:	7/10/11, 10:00 PM
LOCATION:	100 block of West Sixth Street
SUSPECT(S):	Evaristo Palma (27 yrs), Francisco Salazar (19 yrs)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jaime Miranda
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7665 jaime.miranda@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On July 10, 2011 at approximately 10:00 PM, officers were flagged down by a citizen reporting a robbery that had just occurred. The citizens pointed out the suspect vehicle as it was leaving the area. Officers stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Evaristo Palma, and his passenger Francisco Salazar.

It was later determined that a 20 year old female was walking in the 100 block of West Sixth St when she was approached from behind by the suspects. The suspects grabbed the victim by the arms and attempted to pull her away. After a brief struggle the victim was able to break free, but the suspects removed some personal belongings from her and fled towards their vehicle. The victim immediately notified several citizens who were nearby. The citizens chased after the suspects and were able to flag down Officer Greg Reynolds who was in the area.

A traffic stop was conducted on the suspect vehicle, and the victim’s property was located inside the suspect vehicle. Both suspects were arrested without incident. The suspects were later booked into the Ventura County Main Jail for robbery, false imprisonment and conspiracy.

Investigators are still investigating this case and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665 or remain anonymous and call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-TIPS.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	Friday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:37 A.M.
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Road at Rose Avenue
PEDESTRIAN:	Hispanic male, approximately 60 years of age
DRIVERS:	Unknown
VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña Traffic Collision Investigator

DETAILS:

On Friday July 16, 2011 at about 1:37 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a possible injury collision at the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Rose Avenue involving a pedestrian. When police arrived they found an injured male laying face down along the north curb of Pleasant Valley Road just west of Rose Avenue. The Oxnard Fire Department had responded to the scene and rendered aid to the pedestrian.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian may have been crossing northbound across Pleasant Valley Road at Rose Avenue. Based on the pedestrian injuries, it is believed that he was struck by a vehicle that was traveling westbound on Pleasant Valley Road. The vehicle and its driver fled the scene of the collision without rendering aid to the pedestrian.

The pedestrian was transported to Ventura County Medical Center and is currently listed in critical condition.

At this time, the pedestrian has not been identified. The pedestrian is a Hispanic male, approximately 60 years, with salt and pepper hair. He also has a beard and mustache and a tattoo on his left hand.

The Oxnard Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public. If you witnessed the collision or have any information regarding the identity of the pedestrian or of this collision please contact the Traffic Investigator, Senior Officer Maria Peña at 805-385-7750.

It is undetermined if alcohol was a factor in the collision. An investigation is continuing.