OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle Arrest
DATE/TIME:	12/21/15- 12:00 pm
LOCATION:	Canterbury Way at Courtland Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Raylene Martinez, 21 year old Oxnard resident Omar Tapia, 23 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Rocky Marquez, 805-385-7664 [email protected]

DETAILS:On December 21, 2015, at about 12:00 pm, Detectives from the Oxnard Auto Theft Taskforce observed a stolen 97 Honda Accord being driven by Raylene Martinez. The passenger in the vehicle was Omar Tapia who is currently on parole for robbery. The vehicle had been reported stolen on December 20^th from Camarillo and had been involved in a theft from a business earlier this morning in Oxnard. Detectives saw Martinez and Tapia park the vehicle in the area of Frost Drive and San Juan Avenue. Martinez and Tapia then got into a second vehicle that was parked in the area. This vehicle had also been reported stolen earlier to the Oxnard Police Department. Martinez drove this vehicle to the area of Canterbury Way and Courtland Street where they were stopped and arrested.

Martinez was identified as the suspect in the earlier theft. She was arrested for petty theft, possession of stolen property and two counts of auto theft. Tapia was arrested for two counts of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of methamphetamine and a parole violation for possession of a knife.

The Oxnard Police Department launched the Oxnard Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) in early 2015. Detectives assigned to this task force proactively locate and arrest those responsible for committing auto thefts in Oxnard. The objective of the OATTF is to reduce the number of stolen vehicles in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement. Anyone with information related to stolen vehicles is encouraged to call 385-7664 and can remain anonymous or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Bicyclist)
DATE/TIME:	January 10, 2016 / 5:10 p.m.
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue at Bard Road
DRIVER:	Christina Fisher, Oxnard Resident
BICYCLIST:	Male, Name withheld pending proper identification
VEHICLE:	Black 2014 Chevrolet Cruz
BICYCLE:	Black and Silver Men’s Huffy Falcon
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, (805) 385-7750 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, (805) 385-7750 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On Sunday, January 10, 2016, at about 5:10 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Rose Avenue and Bard Road in reference to an injury collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Chevrolet was traveling southbound on Rose Avenue approaching a green light at the intersection of Bard Road. The bicyclist was traveling westbound on Bard Road at the intersection of Rose Avenue. While crossing Rose Avenue, the Chevrolet broadsided the bicyclist.

The male bicyclist was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical but stable condition with major injuries.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at 805-385-7750 or via email at [email protected]. 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: January 10, 2016 at 10:15 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Theft
DATE/TIME: 01/8/2016 at 3:35 pm
LOCATION: Whole Foods, Oxnard Target, Ventura
VICTIM(S): 64 year old female
SUSPECT(S): Hispanic Female, Age 50 White Male, Age 55
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): 2008 White Nissan Versa
LOSS: $20,700
PREPARED BY: Detective Lucy Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: Detective Lucy Buttell [email protected]

DETAILS: On January 8, 2016 at approximately 3:35 pm, a 64 year old female victim reported that she was shopping at Whole Foods in Oxnard, CA when a female suspect approached her and distracted her while a male suspect stole the victim’s purse. The purse contained the victim’s cell phone, credit cards, and cash. The suspects then went to two Target Stores in Ventura, CA and used the victim’s credit card to charge $20,000 in gift cards.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Their photos are attached and they are believed to be driving a white, 2008 Nissan Versa. If anyone has information about these suspects, please contact Detective Lucy Buttell at 805-385-7594 or [email protected].

Anyone with information can contact Ventura County Crime Stoppers at
(805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Juveniles
DATE/TIME:	March 4, 2016 / 5:07 p.m
LOCATION:	Lemonwood School, 2200 Carnegie Court
MISSING JUVENILE(S):	Anthony Martinez, 11 year old, Hispanic male, 4’8, 70 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a grey sweater, green shorts and grey/orange shoes Angel Almada, 11 year old, Hispanic male, 4’8, 90 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, last wearing a blue shirt, tan pants and grey tennis shoes
PREPARED BY:	Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7746 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander (805) 385-7746 [email protected]

DETAILS: On March 4, 2016, at about 5:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to two missing juveniles last seen when their parents dropped them off at Lemonwood School, located at 2200 Carnegie Court, this morning. The parents became concerned when they didn’t return home. It is believed that both kids are together.

The juveniles are Anthony Martinez and Angel Almada (both are 11 years old). Anthony is described as a Hispanic male, 4’8, 70 pounds, black hair, brown eyes and he was last seen wearing a grey sweater, green shorts and grey/orange shoes. Angel is described as a Hispanic male, 4’8, 90 pounds, black hair, brown eyes and he was last seen wearing a blue shirt, tan pants and grey tennis shoes (see attached photos).

The Oxnard Police Department doesn’t suspect any foul play but is urging the public that if they see these two juveniles or have any information as to their whereabouts to immediately contact the Oxnard Police Department.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempted Murder
DATE/TIME:	10/04/08 at 0250 hours
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue at Gonzales Road
VICTIM/S:	20 year-old male from Oxnard
SUSPECT/S:	No description available
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	Light-colored four-door sedan
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jeff Long

DETAILS:

ON 10/04/08, AT APPROXIMATELY 0250 HOURS, TWO VEHICLES WERE STOPPED FOR THE RED LIGHT AT ROSE AVENUE AND GONZALES ROAD. TWO SUSPECTS EXITED ONE VEHICLE AND CONFRONTED THE VICITM IN THE OTHER CAR. DURING THE ENSUING ALTERCATION THE VICTIM WAS STABBED SEVERAL TIMES.

THE VICITM WAS TRANSPORTED TO ST. JOHN’S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BY AMBULANCE. HE IS LISTED IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THIS INCIDENT CAN CONTACT DETECTIVE JEFF LONG AT (805) 486-6506 OR LEAVE A MESSAGE AT THE VIOLENT CRIMES HOTLINE AT (805) 982-7070.

AN INVESTIGATION IS CONTINUING.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

On Tuesday, June 16 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm the Oxnard Police Department will be hosting a twitter chat. The chat is open to the public and can be accessed on Tuesday by going to this link: http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23OxnardPD

While anyone can observe the chat, only those with twitter accounts can participate.

The Oxnard Police Department is the first law enforcement agency in the county to offer the opportunity to chat via twitter.

David Keith, OPD’s spokesperson will be hosting the chat – and will be responding to all questions and comments. To participate in the chat – go to http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23OxnardPD tomorrow, June 16 – from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.

If you have any questions please contact me at 385-7631 or via e-mail

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	911 Call of Possible Domestic Violence
DATE/TIME:	12/21/2009 9:43 PM
LOCATION:	4520 Cloyne St. Oxnard
VICTIM/S:	Unknown
SUSPECT/S:	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Commander Mike Adair

DETAILS:

On 12/21/2009 at about 2143 hours, a male subject called the Oxnard Police Department through the 911 system over a cellular phone. He reported that he was drunk, armed with a shotgun and was gong to kill his wife. He gave an address of 4520 Cloyne St. in Oxnard. He then disconnected and we were unable to re-contact him.

Officers responded to the address and secured the perimeter around the apartment complex at 4520 Cloyne St. Officers made contact with each of the three apartments in the complex and interviewed the occupants. The caller was never identified and no victim was located at the scene.

A GPS location was obtained from the phone that called into the 911 center which led officers to another nearby residence. The location was checked and found to be vacant unoccupied home for sale.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Pursuit Ends in Arrest
DATE/TIME:	12/28/2009 at 0028 hours
LOCATION:	300 block of Cooper Road
SUSPECT/S:	Manuel Simental Lopez, 41 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Commander Tom Chronister

DETAILS:

An attempt by Oxnard police to stop a motorist for a minor traffic infraction led to a short pursuit, crash, injury to a passenger and arrest of the driver for multiple felonies.

Officers Joe Floriano and Derek Stephens were on routine patrol when they observed a green Volvo fail to stop for a stop sign at First Street and Roosevelt Avenue. When the officers illuminated their overhead red and blue lights, the driver of the Volvo sped off and a short pursuit, lasting a total of 37 seconds, ensued.

The driver lost control of his car and collided into a fence in the 300 block of Cooper Road. The driver fled from the disabled car, leaving his injured passenger, Martina Elena Duran, 31 years, of Oxnard, behind. The driver was found hiding nearby and was taken into custody after a brief struggle with officers.

Manuel Simentel Lopez, 41 years, of Oxnard, was treated at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, for injuries sustained in the crash. Passenger Duran was also treated at St. John’s for her complaint of pain and was arrested for possession of narcotic paraphernalia and outstanding warrants.

Lopez’s charges included, felony evading, felony hit and run, driving on a suspended driver license, resisting arrest, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, being under the influence of a controlled substance and outstanding warrants.

Both subjects were booked into the Ventura County Jail. Bail for Lopez was set at $60,000.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	CHURCH BURGLARY
DATE/TIME:	0727 HOURS/ 1-8-09
LOCATION:	400 BLOCK N. HARRISON
VICTIM(S):	MORNING STAR CHURCH OF GOD & CHRIST
SUSPECT(S):	SALVADOR MALDONADO ARENAS
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	MUSIC EQUIPMENT
PREPARED BY:	SR. DET. LUIS MANCHA
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	DET. TOM PAYN

DETAILS:

On 1-8-2009, the Oxnard Police Department received a call from a witness reference a suspicious subject removing a speaker from the Morning Star Church of God which is located on the 400 block of N. Harrison Avenue.

The suspect was located by officers a block away from the church. A witness was able to identify the suspect.

The suspect was identified as 35 year old Oxnard resident Salvador Maldonado Arenas. Arenas was booked into Ventura County jail on burglary charges.

Additional pieces of stolen electronic equipment from the church have not been recovered.

Residents with additional information reference this crime are encouraged to contact the lead investigator Detective Tom Payn at (805) 385-7594.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:	4/9/2010 at 2303 hours
LOCATION:	100 block of North D Street
VICTIM(S):	40 year-old Hispanic male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Antonio Ortiz, 33 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Cmdr. Tom Chronister
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia

DETAILS:

On 4/9/10 at about 2303 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 100 block of North D Street. Upon arrival, officers found the injured victim in the common hallway of an apartment complex. Witnesses advised the suspect had entered an apartment in the complex after injuring the victim and was armed with a handgun.

A perimeter around the apartment building was quickly established and emergency medical services personnel were escorted by officers into the hallway to extricate the victim. Nearby apartments were evacuated.

Several witnesses told officers the suspect had gotten into a fight with the victim during which the suspect pulled out a handgun, struck the victim with the handgun grip and fired the weapon either in the air or at the victim several times.

The suspect was located inside of one of the apartments and was positively identified by several witnesses. He was arrested without incident. The victim sustained minor head wounds in this incident. The suspect was eventually booked into the Ventura County Jail on charges of assault with a deadly weapon.

If anyone witnessed this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Roger Garcia at 805-385-7788 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS or text “BUSTED” plus your message to “CRIMES” (274637).

An investigation is continuing