Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Crucifix Theft from Church *UPDATE*
DATE/TIME:	09-24-14 / 1349 hours
LOCATION:	323 S. “E” Street, Oxnard CA
VICTIM(S):	Santa Clara Church
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male
LOSS:	Crucifix ($1000)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Lucy Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Lucy Buttell lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: This week marks the one year anniversary of the theft of the crucifix from Santa Clara Church.

On 09/24/14 at approximately 1:45 pm, a male subject entered Santa Clara Catholic Church located in the 300 Block of South “E” Street and stole a crucifix. The crucifix has significant sentimental value to the Church and the parishioners that worship there. The suspect is described a Hispanic male, 30’s, 5-9, 170, shaved head, dark eyes with a very large, bushy mustache. A surveillance photo of the suspect is attached, but is grainy (photos attached.)

The Oxnard Police Department is still investigating this case and pursuing leads.

Santa Clara Church and the Oxnard Police Department are working closely together and asking for assistance from the public to locate the crucifix and information on the suspect. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740.In addition, the Ventura County Crime Stoppers has announced a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be placed at 1-800-222-TIPS, www.tipsubmit.com, or text “BUSTED” plus message to CRIMES (274637).

Please refer to the original press release below for additional information and details.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 09-22-15 1600 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Eric S. Sonstegard
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	November 19, 2015 9:48 p.m.
LOCATION:	3200 block of Merced Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	1- 17 year old Oxnard resident 2- Juan Alvarez, 22 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Commander Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7746 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 19, 2015 at approximately 9:48 p.m. officers were dispatched subjects brandishing a firearm from a vehicle in the area of Sierra Way and Olds Road. When officers arrived in the area, they located a vehicle and four occupants that matched the description of the subjects brandishing a firearm. Officers conducted a vehicle stop and contacted the occupants. In plain view, officers saw a homemade “zip gun” and compact handgun. All four occupants were taken into custody and transported to the Oxnard Police Department.

Juan Alvarez and a 17 year old juvenile, who are both Oxnard residents, were charged with several weapons violations. Alvarez was transported and booked into the Ventura County Jail and the 17 year old juvenile was transported and housed at Ventura County Juvenile Hall. The other two occupants were interviewed and released pending further investigation.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon Suspect Injured by Police
DATE/TIME:	February 16, 2016, 9:40 a.m.
LOCATION:	3100 Blk Saviers Road, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	46 year old HIspanic Male, Resident of Oxnard (Name witheld pending notification of family)
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Andrew Salinas, Investigations Commander (805) 385-7756; andrewsalinas@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jaime Miranda, Major Crimes Unit (805) 385-7680; jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The following information is based on a preliminary, on-going investigation which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the incident may change as the investigation continues and additional evidence is collected and analyzed.

Preliminary information indicates the following: An anonymous reporting party called 911 to report a Hispanic male suspect in his 50’s threatening passing pedestrians and motorists with rocks. An officer clearing a call nearby responded and located the suspect, armed with a knife, walking in the 3100 block of Samuel Avenue, to the rear of Starbucks. Two additional officers, who were at the Starbucks, assisted the officer who was attempting to get the suspect to stop and drop the weapon.

The suspect was followed on foot by one of the officers to the front of McDonald’s which was filled with customers inside the business, in the drive-thru, and in the parking lot. Two of the officers attempted to engage the suspect with dialogue. Still armed with the knife, one officer attempted to use non-lethal force with his Taser gun. The non-lethal force was unsuccessful. The suspect charged at the two officers, at which time, the suspect is shot one time which incapacitated him. The suspect went down to one knee and is ultimately handcuffed and taken into custody.

Emergency Medical Personnel responded and attended to the male suspect who was subsequently transported to the Ventura County Medical Center via ambulance. The suspect underwent surgery for his non-life threatening injuries as the suspect was shot in the arm.

Given the time of day and location, officers and detectives interviewed dozens of witnesses to this incident. The knife was recovered at the scene. One officer was injured during the arrest of the suspect and was transported to St. Johns Hospital for treatment for a leg injury.

The Internal Affairs Division responded to the incident along with members of the Districts Attorney’s Office as they will conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation of the officer involved shooting. The investigation will ultimately be reviewed by the Chief of Police and the District Attorney’s Office.

The involved officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure for incidents of this nature. At the time of this release, the investigation is still ongoing and investigators are still interviewing involved parties. An updated news release will be forthcoming when additional information is gathered.

Persons who have information about this incident are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7680.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 16, 2016; 6:00 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Two students injured in hit and run collision
DATE/TIME:	09-25-08 at 0730 hours
LOCATION:	800 block of Cooper Road
VICTIM/S:	Two 15 year-old females from Oxnard
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	Red older model compact with male driver and female passenger
PREPARED BY:	Commander Tom Chronister

DETAILS:

Oxnard police are investigating a hit-and-run collision resulting in the injury of two Pacifica High School students this morning.

At 0730 hours, Oxnard police and fire received a call of a pedestrian hit-and-run collision near Ramona School at 804 Cooper Road.

Preliminary information from the scene indicates the two teenage students were walking in the marked crosswalk at Bonita Ave. and Cooper Rd. when they were hit by the suspect vehicle. The driver fled the scene northbound on Bonita St.

Both pedestrians were transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries; one by private vehicle and one by ambulance.

The driver is wanted for felony hit-and-run. Any witnesses to the crash are encourage to report their observations anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-TALK.

An investigation is continuing. (Names of the injured pedestrians are not being released because notification of next of kin has yet to be confirmed.)

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI Saturation Patrol
DATE/TIME:	November 23rd, 2009
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard

DETAILS:

On November 23, 2009, between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI saturation patrol. Officers patrolled the City of Oxnard with an emphasis on impaired drivers and traffic enforcement.

During the operation, officers conducted 63 traffic stops and arrested three drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol. One of the drivers arrested for DUI had a blood alcohol level of .24, three times the legal limit.

Officers also issued 32 traffic citations for various vehicle code violations and five vehicles were towed during the operation. Seven of the drivers who were stopped were unlicensed. Owners of the towed vehicles will face a minimum release fee of $494.00.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue conducting DUI saturation patrols on various nights of the week in an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our community and roadways safer. These operations are funded through grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) though the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

By: Senior Police Officer Brian Woolley
Oxnard Police Department Traffic Coordinator
(385-7749)

At 1229 hours on December 17, 2009, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a stabbing in the 5200 block of South J in Oxnard. Officers located a male subject who had minor stab wounds to the arm and who refused medical treatment. A short time later a female returned to the scene who had also been stabbed, also in the arm and suffered minor wounds. They told officers that they were inside one of the apartments when a third individual entered and stabbed them. The suspect is known to the victims.

Detectives are currently investigating this incident, will follow up later with additional information. Detective Knapp is the lead investigator.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Carjacking
DATE/TIME:	01/17/2010 1745 hrs
LOCATION:	300 Block Canterbury Way, Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S):	50 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	S-1, Emmanuel Vasquez, 22 year old Oxnard resident S-1, Maria Martinez, 39 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Paul Knapp
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia 805-385-7688

DETAILS:

On 1/17/10, at about 1745 hours, the victim parks his vehicle in the 300 block of Canterbury Way. A male and female approached the victim’s vehicle. The two suspects open the car doors and the male suspect pointed a chrome handgun at the victim. Both suspects yelled at the victim to get out of the vehicle. The victim struggles with the male over the gun. During the struggle, the gun falls apart and the victim holds onto the slide.

Officers, from the Oxnard Police Department, locate the victim’s vehicle and both suspects were taken into custody without incident.

Maria Martinez and Emmanuel Vasquez were identified as the suspects from the carjacking. They were found to be in possession of methamphetamine and cocaine. Martinez was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun with the slide missing. The slide that the victim provided to officers matched the handgun found in Martinez’s purse.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sobriety and Drivers License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	February 26th, 2010 1800-0200
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department will conduct its third multi-location sobriety and drivers license checkpoint this month tomorrow night, February 26th, from 6:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. The checkpoint will be held throughout the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue conducting Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints in 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.

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang members in possession of firearms
DATE/TIME:	02/26/2010 @ 1545 hours
LOCATION:	DuPont St. at Napoleon Ave.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Angel Romero, 22 years, of Oxnard Joshua Hart, 21 years, of Ventura 15-year-old male juvenile of Oxnard
WITNESS(ES):	Oxnard P.D. Special Enforcement Unit officers
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 1997 BMW
LOSS:	None
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Robert Shank
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edward Baldwin, Violent Crimes Unit, 486-7386

DETAILS:

On 02/26/10 at 1545 hours, members from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit observed a vehicle occupied by several Oxnard gang members casing a residential area near Channel Islands High School. The subjects were subsequently seen tagging gang graffiti on a wall in the vicinity of the school. The subjects were contacted on a traffic stop as they attempted to leave the area in the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the subjects were in possession of two handguns, one of which was loaded. All three subjects were arrested for multiple weapons violations including possession of a handgun in a school zone, graffiti vandalism, possession of graffiti tools, and committing a crime for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

The juvenile was transported to Juvenile Hall. Romero and Hart are being held on $100,000 bail each at the Ventura County Jail.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Juveniles Arrested for Multiple Boat Burglary Counts
DATE/TIME:	03-27-2010 at 2358 hours
LOCATION:	4000 block of Harbor Island Lane, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	Two 16-year-old male juveniles, both from Oxnard
WITNESS(ES):
VICTIM VEHICLE(S):	11 electric-powered boats owned by various victims
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Tom Chronister, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Aaron Zavala

DETAILS:

On Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11:58 P.M., Oxnard police received a call about a found duffle bag in the 1400 block of Windshore Way. When officers arrived, the bag was found to be full of beer cans, wine and liquor bottles.

A short time later, officers located two unescorted male juveniles on bicycles in the same area. An investigation determined the two 16-year-olds had broken into boats docked in the 4000 block of Harbor Island Lane and stole bottles and cans of alcohol from each of 11 boats.

Both juveniles were arrested without incident and transported to the Oxnard Police Department for booking. Both were released to their parents and face 11 counts of burglary each.