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Press release – Stabbing
Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Stabbing
DATE/TIME: 12/19/10 2304 hours
LOCATION: 600 Block of East Poplar Street
VICTIM(S): Withheld
SUSPECT(S): Dora Riley, 46 year old Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):  
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  
LOSS:  
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Christopher Williams
christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Steve Funk (805) 385-7796

DETAILS:

On 12/19/10 at approximately 2304hours, officers were dispatched to a stabbing victim at 632 E. Poplar, a board and care home. When they arrived they located the victim, who had suffered three stab wounds to her back and one stab wound to her neck. The victim was conscious and able to speak. She told officers that she was lying in bed when another resident, Dora Riley, came into the victim’s room and they started talking. During the conversation, Riley became upset and started to stab the victim with a knife.

The victim was transported to VCMC, where she was immediately taken into surgery. She is listed in serious but stable condition.

Riley was taken into custody at the scene and the weapon was recovered. The motive for the stabbing is still unknown at this time.

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Power Outage
DATE/TIME: 01/06/11; 1100
LOCATION: Five Points Intersection in the City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Mike Van Atta
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sgt. M. Van Atta (805) 385-7600 or mikevanatta@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

A power outage in the area of Five Points has resulted in the traffic signals at the Five Points intersection to go dark. In an effort to assist motorists, the City of Oxnard Streets Department has installed temporary stop signs at the intersection. The intersection is expected to be affected for 6 to 20 hours until power can restored. Significant delays can be expected; and alternate routes are advisable.

The public is reminded that the California Vehicle Code requires the driver of any vehicle approaching an intersection which has official traffic control signals that are inoperative, to stop at the intersection, and then proceed with caution when it is safe to do so.


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:  07-29-2011 / 2255 hours
LOCATION:  4600 Block South Rose Av
PEDESTRIAN:  White Male, 21 years old, unknown city of residence (Name Withheld)
PREPARED BY:  Sergeant Randy Latimer
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  Senior Officer Maria Pena, Traffic Investigator, 385-7750
 Officer Ernie Orozco, Traffic Unit, 385-7600

DETAILS:

On July 29, 2011, at approximately 2255 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 4600 block of S. Rose Av. after receiving a call of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Once on scene, officers and EMS personnel found that a pedestrian, a 21-year old male, residence unknown, had been run over by several vehicles in the northbound lanes of Rose Av. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators are attempting to determine why the pedestrian was in the roadway at the time of the collision. According to witnesses, the pedestrian was laying in the roadway when he was run over by several vehicles. Several motorists stopped after seeing the pedestrian get run over. It is unclear whether or not the pedestrian was struck by another vehicle prior to being discovered by the witnesses who stopped.

If anyone witnessed this collision or has information regarding this collision please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 385-7750.

An investigation is ongoing


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:  Homicide
DATE/TIME:  October 12, 2011 at 9 p.m.
LOCATION:  4500 Terrace Avenue
VICTIM(S):  19-year-old male / resident of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):  #1 Hispanic male adult, 5’5” heavy build, dark complexion, goatee, wearing blue and white shorts
#2 Hispanic male, 17 years old, 5’8” medium build
WITNESS(ES):  n/a    
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):  n/a
LOSS:  n/a
PREPARED BY:  Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager
monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On October 12, 2011 at about 9 p.m., Oxnard Police officers were handling another call for service in the 4500 block Terrace Avenue when they heard several gunshots in the immediate area. While checking the area, the officers located a 19-year-old victim who had been shot and had several stab wounds. The victim was transported to VCMC where he underwent extensive surgery. Unfortunately the victim did not survive his injuries.

According to witnesses, the victim was walking in the 4500 block of Terrace Ave when an argument took place which involved at least two other men. The witness heard several gunshots and saw several people running through the alley. 

The motive for the attack is unknown at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Bakari Myers at (805) 385-7686 or remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

 (Oxnard, CA) Today Augustin Medina, 46, of Oxnard was booked into Ventura County Jail for a felony domestic violence warrant (three counts of 273a(a) and one count 243e1 PC) by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.

Medina is also the suspect in the October 24, 2011 officer involved shooting and pursuit that spanned three cities. The investigation into the officer involved shooting incident is continuing and Medina faces additional charges in that case including: 273.5 PC (domestic violence); felony failure to yield; and attempted homicide.
 
(Original text of first news release of incident)At about 8 p.m. on October 24, 2011 Oxnard PD received a call regarding a domestic violence incident taking place in the 200 block of Roderick Avenue. Oxnard officers arrived on scene, but the suspect fled prior to their arrival.  A firearm had been mentioned, and officers believed the suspect was armed.  Officers were able to determine that a crime had occurred.
 
At about 9 p.m., Ventura County Sheriff’s (VCSO) deputies were involved in a pursuit with the suspect in his vehicle on Highway 33.  It was reported that the suspect had fired at the deputies as he drove. The suspect then traveled onto Highway 101 and headed south. When he reached Seaward and Highway 101, the suspect fired at the deputies, who returned fire. The suspect got back onto Highway 101 and exited in Oxnard at Vineyard Avenue. He returned to the Roderick Avenue residence and fired shots at that location. No one was injured from this action.
 
The suspect eventually made his way (with Oxnard PD and VCSO deputies in pursuit) to the Marina Village area in Port Hueneme. The suspect continued north on Victoria Avenue where he again exchanged gunfire; this time with VCSO deputies and Oxnard PD officers. The suspect was struck by gunfire, and was transported to a local hospital.
 
The name of the suspect and his condition is not being released at this time. The name of the victim will not be released as she is a domestic violence victim and her identity is protected by law.
 
Neither Oxnard officers nor VCSO deputies sustained injuries. Two people who were not involved in the incident received minor injuries from flying glass. One of those individuals was taken to the hospital for treatment.
 
 

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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  Brandishing a weapon 417 PC, false imprisonment 236 PC, barricaded subject
DATE/TIME  December 17, 2011 at 12:10 p.m.
LOCATION  500 block of West Hill Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S)  Octavio Hernandez, 42, Oxnard resident
Three juveniles ages 3, 10, and 13
SUSPECT  Leonardo Ramirez, 11/6/1975 Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY  Detective Steven F. Funk (805) 385-7796
CONTACT  Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO
(805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On December 17, 2011 at about noon, Leonardo Ramirez was outside of the residence located in the 500 block of West Hill Street waiting for Octavio Hernandez to arrive. Ramirez owed Hernandez money from a previous business arrangement. As Hernandez arrived, Ramirez pulled a semi-auto handgun from his waistband and pointed it directly at Hernandez.
 
Ramirez ran into the residence in the 500 block of West Hill Street where he held three juvenile children (unrelated to him) inside of a bedroom. Ramirez was still in possession of the handgun and held the children for about an hour prior to releasing them to the patrol officers who were outside.
 
Oxnard patrol officers, SWAT officers with the armored police vehicle, and hostage negotiators were sent to the location as suspect Ramirez barricaded himself inside of the bedroom. There were many attempts to contact Ramirez but all met with negative results.
 
SWAT officers eventually deployed several diversionary devices into the residence and at about 4 p.m. Ramirez walked to the front door and gave himself up and was taken into custody without incident.
 
None of the hostages were injured including Ramirez.
 
The weapon Ramirez used in the incident was eventually recovered inside of the residence.
 
The investigation is ongoing.If anyone has any information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796. 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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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  12/17/2011, 7 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 Attempted homicide    
DATE/TIME January 4, 2012, 2:46 a.m.
UPDATE – Jan. 4 at about 2:30 p.m. suspect arrested near Barstow
LOCATION 100 block Fashion Park Place, Oxnard
VICTIM 28-year old female, wife of suspect
SUSPECT Abdalla Younan Abdalla, 2-2-79
Egyptian male
SUSPECT VEHICLE 2002 Black Hyundai Santa Fe
California license plate 5ATB969
CONTACT Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO
(805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

UPDATE
Detectives developed information which led to Barstow, CA. As a result, at about 2:30 p.m. today, a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy encountered Abdalla near his vehicle north east of Barstow. Abdalla was taken into custody without incident and will be returned to Oxnard to face charges.
 
The victim remains hospitalized.
 
Text of original news release
At 2:45 a.m. Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 100 block of Fashion Park Place in Oxnard. On arrival, they found a 28-year-old female with multiple stab wounds. She was transported to the hospital where she is in critical condition.  The investigation revealed that the assailant was her husband, Abdalla Younan Abdalla, 32, of Oxnard. The suspect apparently fled in his 2002 Black Hyundai Santa Fe, California license plate 5ATB969. It is believed that the suspect fled to Los Angeles County. Officers are actively searching for this vehicle and the suspect. 

A photograph of the suspect can be found on page two of this news release. Abdalla is an Egyptian male, 5’4” 160 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. He wears glasses and had a moustache and a couple of day’s growth of a beard at the time of the attack. Abdalla also has a tattoo of Arabic writing on his upper right arm.
 
Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of the suspect is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Sonia Sanchez at (805) 385-7663. 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 Stabbing 
DATE/TIME January 15, 2012 at 7:15 a.m. 
LOCATION 5100 block Charles Street, Oxnard  
VICTIM Acser Castillo, 55, Pacoima resident 
SUSPECT Hispanic Male, 30’s, 6’0”, thin build, shaved head, wearing a gray
t-shirt and blue checkered shorts. Possible tattoo on right arm. 
PREPARED BY Officer Clarke 
CONTACT Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager / PIO
(805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org 

At about 7:15 a.m., officers received a call of a stabbing in the 5100 block of Charles Street. When officers responded, they located a victim with a single stab wound to his back. The victim stated he was attacked by one person. The motive for the attack was unknown and the crime does not appear to be gang related. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
 
The suspect is still outstanding and possibly lives in the area of the crime scene.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD 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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  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/15/12 11:00 a.m.
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT Traffic collision    
DATE/TIME February 3, 2012 at 7:03 p.m. 
LOCATION Fifth Street and Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard 
VICTIM(S) 52-year-old Oxnard resident, male
9-year-old Oxnard resident, female
11-year-old Oxnard resident, female 
VEHICLE(S) 2010 Dodge Charger
2005 Toyota Prius 
PREPARED BY Officer Tom Martin 
CONTACT Watch Commander (805) 385-7746 

Three members of an Oxnard family received significant injuries in a traffic collision at the intersection of Fifth St. and Harbor Blvd. this evening.
 
At 7:03 p.m., Oxnard police and fire responded to an injury collision at the noted location. The Toyota Prius, driven by a 52-year-old Oxnard resident, was northbound on Harbor Blvd. The Dodge Charger, driven by a 23-year-old Oxnard man, was southbound on Harbor Blvd. and made an eastbound turn in front of the Prius.
 
The driver of the Charger was not injured in the crash, but the driver of the Prius and his two daughters, ages 9 and 11, sustained significant injuries as a result of the head-on crash and were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
 
An investigation as to the cause of the collision is continuing.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  02/02/2012 7:40 p.m.
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD PD / VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF
NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT Narcotics arrest by Ventura County Combined Agencies Team (VCAT)
DATE/TIME February 15, 2012 at noon 
LOCATION Seventh Street and Hobson Way, Oxnard 
SUSPECT Jose Luis Naranjo Heredia, 46, Oxnard resident 
PREPARED BY Sergeant Mike Van Atta 

Detectives from the Ventura County Combined Agencies Team (VCAT) and the Oxnard PD narcotics unit made an arrest on Wednesday resulting in the seizure of just under four pounds of heroin. An ongoing investigation revealed that Jose Luis Naranjo Heredia, 46, was distributing heroin throughout the city of Oxnard. Naranjo Heredia was contacted in the area of Hobson and Seventh Streets on February 15, 2012. An Oxnard PD K-9 located a quantity of heroin concealed in Heredia’s vehicle.

Detectives subsequently served a search warrant at Heredia’s residence and located an additional three and a half pounds of heroin along with other materials associated with the packaging of heroin for distribution. The heroin seized has a potential street value of $136,000.00.

VCAT is a multi agency taskforce comprised of investigators from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Oxnard Police Department, Ventura County District Attorney’s office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
 
The public needs to be aware of the dangers of heroin use. Heroin, an opiate narcotic, is an illegal and highly addictive drug. Heroin and other opioids primary addictive qualities are exerted on those regions of the brain and central nervous system that are responsible for the pleasure sensation of “reward” and the “physical / psychological dependence syndrome.” Heroin itself, as well as the drug abusing lifestyle, may suppress the body’s immune system. This suppression makes users at higher risk for infections, some life threatening. Intravenous drug abusers account for the highest percentage of HIV (AIDS) and hepatitis infected population.
 
Anyone with information on those responsible for distributing illicit drugs anywhere in Ventura County should notify their local law enforcement agency.
 

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