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 and Fire announce National Night Out events across city, next Tuesday, Aug 4th
DATE:	Tuesday, August 4, 2015
LOCATION AND TIMES:	11:00am – 12:00pm Sycamore and Wilson Neighborhood event along with Congress of California Seniors Partnering with Congress of California Seniors, this event will focus on senior safety, emergency preparedness, and importance of companionship. 1:30 – 2:30pm Green Valley Children’s Center Sundaes with the Chief and Bike Safety This event will focus on bike safety, civic engagement, and public safety. As a treat and a thank you, Oxnard Police will bring and share sundaes with the Chiefs. 3:00 – 4:00pm Seabridge Crime Prevention Flyer Canvass Oxnard Police will focus on crime prevention to vehicles and property either issuing “good job” tickets or identifying crime prevention steps to take to secure vehicles and property. 5:00 – 8:00 pm Simultaneous National Night Out Events District 1 Riverpark – Collection Park at The Collection hosted by Oxnard Police, Fire, The Collection, and Target. District 3 Colonia – Rose Park at Del Sol Park hosted by Oxnard Police, Fire, and Housing. District 4 Southwinds and Cuesta Del Mar at Southwinds Park (corner of W. Clara Street and Courtland Street) hosted by Oxnard Police, Fire, Housing, and Ambassadors of Peace. District 2 Hobson East – West Community Center Park East (Lion’s Park) hosted by Oxnard Police, Fire, PACC, PAL, and Target
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805) 385-7631, miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: (OXNARD, Calif) – The Oxnard Police, Fire, and Housing Departments along with residents and partners are joining forces to bring a series of National Night Out (NNO) events to Oxnard, next Tuesday, August 4, 2015.

Public safety and crime prevention will be the cornerstone of each event. “More than anything, the events planned for next week are an opportunity for community members and neighbors to come out, meet one another, and meet the District Teams as well as other city staff,” said Oxnard Police and Acting Fire Chief Jeri Williams.

In all, these events will once again show the breadth, depth, and diversity of our community – each event different. National Night Out is designed to: (1) heighten crime prevention awareness, (2) generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs, (3) strengthen neighborhood engagement and police-community partnerships, and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that community members are organized and vigilant.

“We challenged ourselves again this year to engage a growing number of community members and neighborhoods – with new neighborhoods and partners organizing events all promoting public safety.” said Miguel Lopez, Oxnard Police Community Affairs Manager. “With the support of community leaders, community organizations, and city staff, we are supporting twice as many programs and activities this year,” added Lopez.

“We have a day full of activities planned, starting early in the morning and going until night – we have planned events engaging youth, families, and seniors all promoting public safety, the need for increased civic engagement, and the importance of steps we can all take to improve crime prevention in our homes and in our community,” added Chief Williams.

Events throughout Oxnard will bring the District Teams who patrol and serve each District who focus on crime, traffic safety, and quality of life issues at the neighborhood level. Also participating in the event is the Oxnard Fire Department who will be sharing risk reduction and fire prevention strategies. Oxnard Firefighters will also be raffling free child car seats that they will install as well as bike helmets for youth – all promoting public safety.

“National Night Out events offer a great opportunity to get acquainted with neighbors. I encourage residents to come out to one of our events and get to know new neighbors, city leadership and staff, and help continue to build a safer and stronger community,” said Oxnard City Manager Greg Nyhoff.

NNO is a national effort of cities, law enforcement agencies, crime prevention organizations, community groups and neighborhoods.

If you have any questions regarding National Night Out events in Oxnard, please contact Oxnard Police Community Affairs Manager MIguel Lopez at [email protected].
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DATE PREPARED: July 28, 2015

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Theft of Auto Parts
DATE/TIME:	10/26/15 0055 Hours
LOCATION:	2300 Block of Oneida Place, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Jesus Zamora, 20 year-old Oxnard Resident Erik Parra, 19 year-old Oxnard Resident Luis Giovanni Gonzalez, 20 year-old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Marc Amon, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Rocky Marquez, (805) 385-7664 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 10/26/15 at approximately 12:55 a.m., three males were seen removing the hood of a parked vehicle in the 2300 block of Oneida Place. Patrol officers were already in the area and were able to detain all three subjects as they attempted to walk off with the hood of the vehicle. The suspects were identified as 20 year-old Jesus Zamora, 19 year-old Erik Parra and 20 year-old Luis Giovanni Gonzalez, all Oxnard residents. The suspects were arrested for felony vehicle tampering.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Whenever you are away from your car hide all valuables, lock your car and take your keys with you. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

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 (Firearm)
DATE/TIME:	November 07, 2015 00:10 A.M.
LOCATION:	400 Block North “G” St, City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	19 Year Old, Oxnard Resident 20 Year Old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	David Cabanas, 25 Year Old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Cody Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collet [email protected] 805-486-6228

DETAILS:
On November 7, 2015, at about 0010 hours, Oxnard Police Department officers responded to a shooting in the 400 block of North “G” St. Officers responded to the scene and located several victims. During the investigation it was learned that the victims were shot at by the suspect in the west alley of North “G” St. The suspect was seen jumping fences in the 400 block of North “H” St prior to officers’ arrival. Officers set up a perimeter around the area. Oxnard Police Department SWAT and Detectives responded to the scene.

Oxnard Police searched several locations on North “H” St. Officers located the suspect, David Cabanas, hiding in a residence on North “H” St. Cabanas was taken into custody without incident. Cabanas is a documented Colonia Chiques gang member.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Cody Collet at (805) 486-6228. 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/7/12 / 0430 hours

(Booking Photo Attached)

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Gang member in possession of a loaded handgun

DATE/TIME:

November 12, 2015/1545

LOCATION:

First and “E” St

VICTIM(S):

State of California

SUSPECT(S):

Efren Salomon (29 years) Oxnard Resident
Melissa Huff (35 years) Oxnard Resident

WITNESS(ES):

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

LOSS:

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Bill Crisostomo

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Sergeant Bill Crisostomo, 385-7644
[email protected]

DETAILS:

On November 12, 2015 at approximately 1545 hours, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the downtown area of the city. The officers conducted a vehicle traffic stop in the area of First and “C” St. During the traffic stop they contacted Efren Salomon and Melissa Huff. Huff is currently on probation for narcotic related offenses and Salomon is a Post Release Offender (PRO) with weapon terms. Salomon is also a documented gang member.

SEU and PRO officers conducted a follow-up probation search at Salomon’s residence. During the search a loaded semi-automatic pistol was located.

Salomon was arrested for firearm and probation related charges. Huff was arrested for narcotic related charges.

The Post Release Offender program was created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment- which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious 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 commitment offense, prior convictions are not considered.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 12, 2015/1720

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide, Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	December 1, 2015, 2250 Hours
LOCATION:	100 block of East Rio Lindo Street
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld Pending Notifications
SUSPECT(S):	Antonio Carbajal, 20 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Major Crimes Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174 [email protected]

DETAILS: On December 1, 2015 at approximately 2250 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to the 100 block of East Rio Lindo Street reference a possible shooting victim. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. Unfortunately, the victim died as a result of a gunshot wound.

Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the homicide. During the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as 20 year old Antonio Carbajal of Oxnard. Carbajal was located and arrested for homicide.

This is Oxnard’s twelfth homicide of the year.

Detectives are still investigating the case. If you witnessed this incident or have information about this incident, you are encouraged to call Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174. 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: 12/2/15 1730 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic Delays for the 2015 Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, December 13, 2015 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:
The Eighth Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is scheduled for this Sunday morning, December 13^th. The race starts at 8:00 a.m. in front of Santa on Ventura Boulevard and travels through the City of Oxnard where it ends at the Marine Emporium Landing located at 3600 South Harbor Boulevard. Over 3,500 runners will be participating in this year’s race.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling the traffic control along the race course and motorists should expect significant delays at several intersections throughout the city. These intersections include:

·         Rice Avenue at Sturgis Road
·         Rose Avenue at Camino Del Sol
·         Fifth Street at Hobson Way
·         Ventura Road at Ninth Street
·         Wooley Road at Patterson Road
·         Victoria Avenue at Wooley Road
·         Harbor Boulevard at Wooley Road

Motorists wishing to travel northbound and southbound in the city are encouraged to use Oxnard Boulevard as it will not be affected by the race. Rice Avenue and Rose Avenue are expected to be re-opened by 9:30 a.m. All other roadways are expected to be re-opened by 12:00 p.m.

For any questions related to the race or the traffic plan for this event, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/10/15, 1600 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Results
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, December 19, 2015 8:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On Saturday, December 19, 2015, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted two DUI/Driver’s license checkpoints in the City of Oxnard. The first checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Gonzales Road west of Snow Avenue. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lane of Hobson Way south of Seventh Street. These locations were chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol related arrests and/or DUI collisions.

The checkpoints resulted in the following:

914 vehicles through
281 drivers screened
Three DUI investigations
One DUI alcohol arrest
One DUI drug arrest
Two misdemeanor warrant arrests
17 citations issued to unlicensed drivers
Four citations issued to drivers with a suspended/revoked license
28 total citations issued
Nine vehicles towed

The driver arrested for drug impairment, a 20 year-old male, was arrested from the checkpoint on Gonzales Road after he traveled in reverse in attempt to avoid entering the checkpoint. A 41 year-old female was arrested for DUI alcohol at the checkpoint on Hobson Way after she made an unlawful U-turn at the entrance to the checkpoint. Her blood alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit of .08.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These 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) and through the National Highway Traffic Safety 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 [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/20/15, 0300 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Dependent Adult
DATE/TIME:	02/19/2016 1600 hours
LOCATION:	1000 Block of Beverly Drive, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Asuncion, Willie Martin; (73 year old Filipino male, 5’-03”, 170 Gray hair, brown eyes. Last seen wearing a white shirt, black shorts and possibly a dark colored jacket.)
PREPARED BY:	D. Klug, Sergeant Oxnard Police department Patrol Division
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center (805) 385-7740

DETAILS: On February 19, 2016 at approximately 1600 hours Willie Asuncion walked away from his home in the 1000 block of Beverly Drive in the city of Oxnard. Mr. Asuncion has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and recently suffered a stroke which makes it difficult to understand him. The Oxnard Police Department is enlisting the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Asuncion. Anyone with information as to Mr. Asuncion’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department Dispatch Center.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:	12/20/2009 2:44 AM
LOCATION:	1100 Block South ‘C’ Street
VICTIM/S:	45 year old Hispanic male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S:	Suspect #1 – Hispanic male, 25 years, 6-02, 175 pounds, short brown hair Suspect #2 – Hispanic male, 25 years, 5-05, 180 pounds, short black hair
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	Newer model black 2- door compact
PREPARED BY:	Detective Paul Knapp

DETAILS:

On 12/20/2009 at about 0244 hours, the victim was sitting on his front porch when a black compact vehicle parked in front of his residence. Two Hispanic males and an Hispanic female began to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana. The victim confronted the subjects for drinking and smoking in front of his residence.

Two Hispanic males exited the vehicle and confronted the victim. They assaulted the victim with beer bottles and wooden posts from a nearby fence. The suspects were scared off as the victim’s wife ran outside and yelled that she had called the police.

The victim was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center for treatment where he remains in critical condition with serious head injuries.

An investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Paul Knapp at 805-385-7796 or Crime Stoppers at 805-385-8255.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Motorcycle Safety Enforcement
DATE/TIME:	March 13, 2016 / 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETAILS:

Improving Motorcycle Safety
Aim of Oxnard Police Department Operation

Careless motorists as well as riders get special scrutiny

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in an effort to lower collision-related deaths and injuries. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where motorcycle crashes occur. Officers will be looking for violations made by drivers and riders alike that can lead to motorcycle crashes. They will be cracking down on both those operating regular vehicles and motorcycles who are violating traffic safety laws.

Motorcycle fatalities jumped dramatically in California by over 28 percent from a decade low of 352 in 2010. In 2013, 453 motorcyclists lost their lives, which is at a five-year high. California collision data reveals that primary causes of motorcycle-involved crashes include speeding, unsafe turning, and impairment due to alcohol and other drugs by both riders and drivers alike.

Operations like this are aimed at curbing any more rises in motorcycle deaths and sending the numbers back downward. Over the course of the past three years, motorcycle-involved collisions within the City of Oxnard have resulted in five fatal collisions and 102 injury collisions.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving motorcyclists. Motorcyclists and drivers are reminded to be safe and follow these safety tips:

Safety tips for riders – See and Be Seen:
·         Use your lane position to increase visibility; change lanes only when there is ample room
·         Match your speed to surrounding traffic
·         Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet and brightly colored, protective clothing
·         Ride with lights on during daylight hours

Safety tips for drivers – Share the Road:
·         Look twice for motorcyclists, especially when entering the roadway, turning or changing lanes
·         Motorcyclist are allowed in HOV lanes unless prohibited by signage

Riders are urged to get training through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. Information and training locations are available at http://www.californiamotorcyclist.com/ or 1-877 RIDE 411 (1-877-743-3411).

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The message to all drivers and motorcyclists is: share in the responsibility and do your part by safely “sharing the road.”

DATE / TIME PREPARED: March 11, 2016 / 12:00 p.m.