Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery and Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	8-1-13 / 2045 hours
LOCATION:	200 Block of West 5th Street
VICTIM(S):	Female employee, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	#1: Male, 25 years, 5-8, #2: Male (driver of vehicle)
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White Honda Accord
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

At 2045 hours, officers responded to a business in the 200 Block of West 5^th Street re: a robbery. Officers learned a male, 25 years, 5-8, with a black ski mask over his face, and wearing a white shirt and black pants, attempted to take an employee’s keys to the business just as she was closing. When the victim resisted, this suspect then stabbed the victim in one hand causing minor injury.

The suspect entered a waiting vehicle, a white Honda Accord with tinted windows driven by a male subject. The suspect vehicle was last seen westbound on 5^th Street.

Persons with information regarding this crime should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx .

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8-1-13 / 2130 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Residential Burglary
DATE/TIME:	8/27/13 at approximately 1055 hours
LOCATION:	1700 block of Elsinore Ave
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Three male juveniles
PREPARED BY:	Mike Gregson, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Nathan Martin, (805) 385-7755 [email protected]

DETAILS: On 8/27/13 at approximately 1055 hours, neighbors reported seeing suspicious subjects entering into the yard of a residence in the 1700 block of Elsinore Ave in Oxnard. Officers from the Oxnard Police Department arrived and observed the juveniles running from the residence. Three juveniles were located in the area and found to be in possession of property stolen from the victim’s home. All three juveniles were arrested for burglary.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Nathan Martin at (805) 385-7755.

We would like to remind residents that if they see suspicious activity in their neighborhood to report it to the police department by calling 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/27/13 at 1430 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Vehicle Pursuit / Felony Evading (2800.2 CVC)
DATE/TIME:	9-7-13 / 0205 hours
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Boulevard at Harbor Boulevard
SUSPECT(S):	Andrew Marquez, 22 years, Oxnard Leeanna Marin, 22 years, Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander [email protected] (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

At 0205 hours, officers observed a vehicle at a high rate of speed eastbound on near Channel Islands Boulevard and Harbor Boulevard. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle as it sped eastbound on Channel Islands Boulevard. The vehicle failed to yield and officers went in pursuit.

The vehicle turned northbound on Patterson Road at Channel Islands Boulevard where it struck a curb. The vehicle continued eventually crashing at Hemlock Street and McLoughlin Avenue.

Two subjects, Andrew Marquez, 6-18-91, (felony evading) and Leeanna Marin, 3-24-93, (misdemeanor warrant) were taken into custody without incident. Both sustained minor injuries.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9-7-13, 0330 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man arrested and charged with felony child abuse
DATE/TIME:	September 21, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	300 block of W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	8 month old baby
SUSPECT(S):	Joel Soto, 24 of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, [email protected]

DETAILS:

Joel Soto accused of child abuse

(OXNARD, Calif), Joel Soto, 24 of Oxnard has been arrested by Oxnard Police detectives with the Family Protection Unit and charged with felony physical child abuse.

The Oxnard Police Department received information that an 8 month old baby girl had been hurt by her father. She suffered serious injuries to her head, face and leg. Detectives determined that Soto caused the baby’s injuries. The baby was treated at St. John’s Hospital.

Soto is currently being held at Ventura County Jail. His bail was set at $20,000.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:September 21, 2013, 3:00 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:

Commercial Burglary / Suspects Arrested

DATE/TIME:

10/13/13; 0229 hours

LOCATION:

500 Block of Bard Road, Oxnard

VICTIM(S):

Hueneme High School

SUSPECT(S):

13 year-old female, 15 year-old male, and 16 year-old female – all Oxnard residents

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Daniel Shrubb

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Det. Mike Marostica
[email protected]

DETAILS:

On 10/13/13, at approximately 0230 hours, officers responded to Hueneme High School in the 500 Block of Bard Road regarding a burglary in progress reported by on-site security. Responding officers learned that about four (4) juvenile suspects forced entry into a classroom on campus and fled from a security officer after being seen. School property was discarded as the suspects ran from the area. Officers located and detained 3 of the 4 suspects after a short foot pursuit just outside the perimeter of the school.

All three (3) juvenile suspects were arrested for burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. Mike Marostica at 385-7605 or [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/13/13, 0400 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possession of a loaded firearm
DATE/TIME:	11-16-13 / 2026 hours
LOCATION:	600 Block of Cooper Road
SUSPECT:	Hernan Hernandez, 18 years old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Officers Brian Bishop and John Mora
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

On 11-16-13, at about 2026 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were on an enhanced patrol in response to recent violence.

Officers contacted Hernan Hernandez, an 18-year old resident of Oxnard, who had run from officers. Hernandez was detained and during a search of the area, officers discovered a loaded .380 caliber handgun that Hernandez admitted to dropping as he ran from officers.

Hernandez was arrested for 25850(a) P.C., possession of a loaded firearm.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11-16-13 / 2230 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Downtown Oxnard Holiday Parade
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, 12-7-13, 1000 to 1200 Hours
LOCATION:	Downtown Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jaime Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jaime Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On Saturday, 12-7-13, the Downtown Oxnard Merchant’s Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade. The event will begin at 10:00 A.M. and conclude at 12:00 P.M. This will be followed by the 2013 Tamale Festival to be held in Plaza Park.

These events are expected to draw large crowds and traffic delays should be expected. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 9:00 am, all intersections on ‘C’ St from Second Street to Fifth Street, and ‘A’ St. from Fifth Street to Wooley Rd. will be closed to through traffic.

There will be “NO PARKING” signs posted on and around the parade route. The recommended parking area for persons attending the parade and other downtown events is the downtown parking structure located at Third Street @ ‘B’ Street.

These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.

Please have a safe holiday season and enjoy watching the parade.

For any questions related to parking and traffic flow during the parade, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/05/13, 1800 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shots Fired
DATE/TIME:	12-7-13, 1152 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block of Napoleon Avenue
SUSPECT(S):	Male, 5-9
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Red sedan, possible Ford
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

On 12-7-13, at 1152 hours, officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 1800 Block of Napoleon Avenue.

Witnesses advised officers that a red sedan, possibly a Ford, pulled up where subjects were working outside at a residence. A male passenger, described as being 5-9, got out and fired multiple shots at the workers. A residence and vehicle were struck by bullets. Fortunately, no individuals were struck. There were no injuries.

The suspect got back into the vehicle and it fled.

Persons with information regarding this crime should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contactus.aspxto submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-7-13 / 2300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Death Investigation-Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	12/20/2013 0845 hrs.
LOCATION:	622 W. Juniper Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld pending notification of next of kin
PERSON OF INTEREST:	Not being released at this time
PREPARED BY:	Commander Mike Adair
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 12-20-2013, at 0845 hours, the Oxnard Police Department received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a shooting victim at 622 W. Juniper Street. When officers and emergency medical personnel arrived, they found a male subject who had been shot. EMS began medical care and transported him to the Ventura County Medical Center. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim later died from his injuries.

Another male subject was with the victim when he was shot at the location on Juniper Street. The Department is currently not releasing the name of this person. The investigation is in the preliminary stages and investigators are still determining what happened. This is an active investigation and more information will be released at a later time.

The police department encourages anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-20-2013 at 1145 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Officer Involved Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	January 18, 2014 / 0152 hours
LOCATION:	Fuchsia Street @ Carmen Way
PARTY 1:	Javier Oros, 22 years, Oxnard Resident
PARTY 2:	Oxnard Police Officer and Police Explorer
VEHICLE 1:	Blue, 2007, Toyota Tacoma
VEHICLE 2:	Black and White, 2011, Ford Crown Victoria
PREPARED BY:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On January 18, 2014, at about 1:52 A.M., an Oxnard Police Officer and Police Explorer were sitting in a marked black and white police unit blocking traffic for a traffic collision investigation, when they were rear ended by Javier Oros. Oros was determined to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and was arrested at the scene for felony driving under the influence.

All involved parties sustained minor injuries and were treated at the Ventura County Medical Center.

Oros was later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at 805-385-7750.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 18, 2014 at 1125 hours