Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Graffiti vandalism arrest
DATE/TIME:	4/25/2013, 1745 hours
LOCATION:	Multiple locations throughout Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	City of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Josue Puga, 20 year old Oxnard Resident



PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer John Brisslinger, Graffiti Detective, Violent Crimes Unit
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer John Brisslinger, 805-486-6297, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On April 25, 2013 Josue Puga was arrested for 1,705 counts of graffiti vandalism, 25 of the counts resulted in damage in excess of $400 and were charged as felonies. The total amount of damage caused by Puga is approximately $300,000.

Investigators gathered information during a several month long investigation that led to the identification and arrest of Puga for the graffiti vandalism.

Each year the City of Oxnard spends hundreds of thousands of dollars cleaning up graffiti vandalism on both private and public property throughout the city. The City of Oxnard takes the crime of graffiti vandalism seriously and will continue to investigate the crimes, and arrest the offenders.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Subject threatening to set his home on fire
DATE/TIME:	05/01/2013 / 1400 hours
LOCATION:	2700 Block of Upton Sinclair Drive
SUSPECT(S):	Male, 63 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. David Klug
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. David Klug, (805) 385-7600, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On May 1, 2013, at about 1400 hours, officers responded to a call of a male subject attempting to set his home on fire in the 2700 Block of Upton Sinclair Drive. While en-route, officers received an update that the subject was now possibly in possession of a knife and threatening to hurt himself.

When officers arrived on scene they made contact with the subject who was in possession of two knives. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officers attempted to talk the subject into surrendering. The subject refused to surrender and challenged the officers to shoot him. The subject went back inside his home and threatened that if officers followed him into his home he would blow the house up.

Moments later the subject came back out of the home and continued to challenge officers to shoot him. Officers deployed an Electronic Control Device, commonly referred to as a “Taser,” and the subject was taken into custody without further incident.

The subject was treated at a local hospital. No charges were filed.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 05/01/2013 1745 hours

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:	5/29/13; 0815 hours
LOCATION:	2100 Block of S. Victoria Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld, 67-year old male, resident of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Michel Myer, 72 year-old male, resident of Oxnard



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander [email protected]. (805) 385-7746

DETAILS:

At 0815 hours, officers responded to a residence in the 2100 Block of S. Victoria Avenue in Oxnard regarding a stabbing that had just occurred.

Officers located a 67 year old male who had been stabbed by his roommate. The victim received medical treatment at the scene for a stab wound to his chest and was transported to VCMC. His wound does not appear to be life-threatening.

Officers contacted the suspect, 72 year-old Michel Myer. Myer was cooperative with police and was ultimately arrested for an assault with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with further information is asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. An investigation is continuing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/29/13; 0945 hours.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting
DATE/TIME:	6-16-13, 1158 hours
LOCATION:	4500 Block of Syracuse Drive
VICTIM(S):	Deceased male, late 30’s, Oxnard resident Shooting victim, male, approximately 39 years old, out of county resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown at time of press release
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Chris Williams, Sergeant, (805) 385-7763 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 6-16-13, at 1158 hours, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 4500 Block of Syracuse Drive re: shots fired. Officers arrived and found a male shooting victim. That victim had been shot numerous times and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. He is listed in stable condition and is expected to survive.

While at the scene, officers learned another male subject was still on scene and that subject was likely injured. It was not certain if this subject was a suspect. Officers established a perimeter and had a tactical team respond. Officers conducted a search and located a deceased male subject.

Investigators are on scene working to determine what occurred.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. 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: 6-16-13 / 1915 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Dead Body
DATE/TIME:	6-19-13, 0903 hours
LOCATION:	Oxnard State Beach Park (1600 block of Harbor Blvd.)
VICTIM(S):	Unknown Adult Male
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams, Major Crimes 805-385-7763, [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ken Tougas, Major Crimes 805-200-5669 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 6-19-13, at 0903 hours, officers were dispatched to Oxnard State Beach Park regarding an unresponsive male. Officers arrived and found a deceased male subject in the dunes next to the park.

Investigators are on scene attempting to determine what occurred. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. 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: 6-19-13 / 1245 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/ Wanted Felon/ Stolen Firearm Recovered
DATE/TIME:	8/1/2013, 0031
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Rd./ Terrace Ave.
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ricardo Ramirez, 29 years/ Jose Ochoa, 24 years of Oxnard
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black 2010 Toyota Tacoma
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jesse Sedeno
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, (805) 486-6211

DETAILS:
On 8/1/2013, at approximately 0031 hours, officers responded to a call for service of a black Nissan truck with a partial plate of “11”occupied by Ricardo Ramirez possibly in possession of a firearm. Officers arrived on scene and began checking the area. Dispatch advised a records check revealed Ramirez had a felony warrant and was considered armed and dangerous.

Officers observed a black Toyota Tacoma traveling westbound on Pleasant Valley Road crossing the intersection with Terrace Avenue. Officers followed the vehicle as it was traveling approximately 40 miles per hour on a residential roadway. A vehicle pursuit ensued after the Toyota failed to yield. During the pursuit, Ramirez fled from the vehicle and forced entry into an occupied residence. Ramirez was eventually taken into custody without further incident.

The pursuit terminated when the vehicle collided into a stop sign at the intersection of Wooley Road and Telstar Drive. The driver Jose Ochoa was taken into custody and a search of the vehicle revealed a stolen firearm. The pursuit ended after about 18 minutes and covered approximately 14.9 miles.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 8/1/2013, 0600

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.