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 Arrests
DATE/TIME:	2-24-14 / 2240 hours
LOCATION:	600 E. Gonzales Road (Pacifica High School)
VICTIM(S):	City of Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect 1 – Male juvenile, 15 years Suspect 2 – Male juvenile, 15 years
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Approximately $5,000
PREPARED BY:	Detective John Brisslinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective John Brisslinger, [email protected] , (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 2-24-14, at 2240 hours, officers investigated a call of graffiti vandalism at Pacifica High School, 600 E. Gonzales Road. The graffiti vandalism committed at the school cost an estimated $5,000 to remove and clean. An investigation led to the arrests of two 15-year old males.

Graffiti investigators also determined the juveniles were responsible for additional graffiti vandalism that occurred within the city that caused an estimated $11,000 in damage.

Persons with information regarding these incidents are encouraged to call Detective John Brisslinger at (805) 385-7600. 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 the site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: 3-10-14, 0900 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gun and Gang Hotline (805) 982-7043
PREPARED BY:	Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Unit Sergeant (805) 486-6211 [email protected]

DETAILS: In keeping with the Chief of Police’s message, “Working toward a Safer, Stronger Community,” the Oxnard Police Department has established a hotline phone number that residents and community members can use to call and report gang activity or persons who are illegally in possession of firearms.

The hotline was established so persons with information about gang activity, including gang assaults or other gang related crimes, can call and report that specific information to police investigators. The hotline is also available so citizens can call to report on individuals that are illegally in possession firearms. A person can illegally possess a firearm as the result of a specific criminal conviction, such as assault with a deadly weapon, witness intimidation, or making criminal threats. A person can become prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm due to a valid restraining order against them, terms of their probation or parole, or their mental health status.

The goal of the hotline is to obtain information from the community that can assist investigators in solving violent crimes, but more importantly, to remove guns from prohibited persons before they can be used to commit additional crimes.

Community members that call the hotline, (805) 982-7043, can remain anonymous or leave their contact information and an investigator will call them back.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Recovered Stolen Vehicle Involving a Kidnap
DATE/TIME:	3-17-14; 2000 hours
LOCATION:	1900 Block of Napoleon Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Four year old female
SUSPECT(S):	Two Adults / One Juvenile – Names Withheld

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black 2003 Ford Mustang 6PRN729

PREPARED BY:	Detective James Langford
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez, Violent Crimes Unit (805) 385-7645, [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 3/17/14, at about 2000 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department located the 2003 Ford Mustang that was stolen at about 0600 hours this morning and was related to a kidnapping. The vehicle was located in the area of Channel Islands Boulevard and Rose Avenue. After a brief vehicle pursuit, the vehicle stopped and the occupants were arrested. Nobody was injured as a result of the vehicle pursuit.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Persons with information regarding these incidents are encouraged to contact Detective Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7645. 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 e-mail.

An investigation is continuing.

Date / Time Prepared: 3-17-14 / 2200 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Felony Criminal Threats Arrest / Handgun Recovery
DATE/TIME:	3/17/14; 1430 hours
LOCATION:	500 Block Hobson Way
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Gomez, 18 year old Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:

On 3/17/14, at about 1430 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department began investigating criminal a complaint of criminal threats. The victim claimed that the suspect, 18 year old Joseph Gomez, had sent threatening text messages to the victim. Gomez also indicated to the victim that Gomez possessed a handgun.

Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit later located Gomez in the 500 Block of Hobson Way and arrested him for the criminal threats. Officers searched his residence and located and seized a handgun.

Persons with information regarding this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at 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 e-mail.

An investigation is continuing.

Date / Time Prepared: 3-18-14 / 0010 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary Arrest
DATE/TIME:	04/18/2014 2030 hours
LOCATION:	1400 block of Marsella Drive, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	65 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Rogelio Colchado Madrigal, 18 year old Oxnard resident
LOSS:	Unknown at time of report
PREPARED BY:	Dave Klug, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit

DETAILS: On April 18, 2014 at approximately 2030 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of an interrupted residential burglary in the 1400 block of Marsella Drive. Upon arrival, officers learned that a resident had returned home from church services, and upon entering the front door to his home, was confronted by a subject who was unknown to him. The resident became involved in a struggle with the subject, during which the subject sustained a laceration to the top of his head. The resident detained the subject while his wife contacted the police department. The subject was found to have property belonging to the victim on his person. It is believed that a second suspect may have been involved as an accomplice. Rogelio Madrigal was booked into Ventura County Jail on charges of residential burglary.

Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 385-7605, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 18, 2014, 2230 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery to a business with a handgun
DATE/TIME:	4/21/14; 2040 hours
LOCATION:	Little Caesar’s Pizza (3600 Block of Saviers Road, Oxnard)

SUSPECT(S):	Male, 40’s, wearing a ski mask and dark clothing


LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:

On 4/21/14 at approximately 2040 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 3600 Block of Saviers Road (Little Caesar’s Pizza) reference a call of a robbery. Employees told officers that the suspect entered the restaurant with a handgun and demanded money. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and fled the business.

A witness advised police that a possible suspect had jumped the fence to Blackstock School located at 701 E. Bard Road. Officers searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspect. The Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and a K-9 officer also participated in the search.

The suspect was described as a male in his 40’s wearing a ski mask and dark clothing.

No one was injured during the incident and the suspect is still outstanding.

Persons with additional information are encouraged to call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx to leave an anonymous tip.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4/21/14; 2245 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	Kiwanis Club of Oxnard and the Oxnard Police Department recognize Officer Mike Wood as Officer of the Year, and other award recipients
DATE/TIME:	4-24-14 1200 hours
LOCATION:	Tower Club, 500 Esplanade Road
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager [email protected] 805-385-7631

DETAILS: The Kiwanis Club of Oxnard presented the 46th Annual Police Officer of the Year and Employee Awards Luncheon this afternoon at the Tower Club in Oxnard.

During the ceremony, Officer Mike Wood was recognized as the Oxnard Police Officer of the Year for his extraordinary and exemplary service to our department and community. Since given the position as the POII assigned to District 4, spanning south Oxnard, Officer Wood has demonstrated full-confidence in his approach to make sound decisions and in his leadership ability – a great asset to any organization.

Aside from his duties as a District Officer, Officer Wood is a member of the Oxnard Police Hostage Negotiation Team, a Field Training Officer, First Aid Instructor, and an Associate Oxnard Police Explorer Advisor. He was a catalyst and co-writer for the Oxnard Police Explorer Academy, which was recognized as one of the best Academies with the Boys Scouts of America. He is not only a great leader, but also a great role model.

Also recognized at the event were Senior Officer and Detective Juanita Suarez, Officer Scott Matalon, and Senior Officer and Detective Dale McAlpine who were Officer of the Year Nominees and received Community Service Awards from Kiwanis of Oxnard.

Other officers and civilian staff recognized at the Awards Luncheon include:

Nephthys Evans, Civilian Employee of the Year
Sergeant Sharon Giles, Supervisor of the Year
Lori Shank, Dispatcher of the Year
Bev Cripps, Volunteer of the Year /Clancy Nieland Award
Sergeant Brett Smith and Detective Terrance S. Dobrosky, both recipients of the Chief’s Award of Excellence
Officer Derek Miller, MADD/DUI Award
Officer Steve Eckman, Officer Jared Battles, Officer Matthew Ross, Officer Michael Gens, Officer Roque Rivera, Officer Derek Stephens, Officer Charles Buttell, and Officer Patrick Blanche with the 10851 (Stolen Vehicle) Award
Officers Edward Baldwin, Officer Moses Martinez, Officer Martin Perez, and Officer Roque Rivera, Medals of Merit

“Our community is safer and stronger because of these extraordinary individuals who have chosen careers in public safety. I want to thank the men and women of the Oxnard Police Department – our sworn and civilian staff – who recognize that what they do is more than a job, it is public service,” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4-24-14 1830 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Marijuana cultivation Marijuana Extraction Lab Child endangerment Evidence of Methamphetamine Sales Stolen Property
DATE/TIME:	4-24-14, 1100 hours
LOCATION:	4300 Block Beaumont Ave.
SUSPECT(S):	Duane Fowler 42 years of age Jackie Wagner 33 years of age
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective James Langford 805 385 7638 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 4-24-14, at about 1100 hours, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Narcotic Street Team served a search warrant at a residence in the 4300 block of Beaumont Avenue after detectives received tips of marijuana being grown at the location.

Detectives contacted suspects Duane Fowler and Jackie Wagner; owners of the home. Detectives located what is referred to as a “marijuana grow” in the residence. Detectives also located evidence of a marijuana extraction lab which is utilized in removing THC (the active ingredient in marijuana) from the marijuana plants and into “wax” form. This process is highly flammable and at times has been known to cause explosions. Detectives also located evidence of sales of methamphetamine and stolen property.

Detectives learned that the couple’s two-year old child was also living in the home under these conditions. Child Family Services responded to the scene.

Detectives also seized numerous rifles, handguns, narcotics and a large amount of cash. Both suspects were arrested and later booked at the Ventura County Jail for numerous felony charges.
In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. We are encouraging residents to report crime. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the narcotic hotline at (805) 982-7084. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 or http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 4-25-14 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:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	May 1, 2014 / 1844 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Road south of Vineyard Avenue
PARTY 1:	Male, 45 Years Old (Name withheld pending notification of next of kin)
VEHICLE(S):	Grey, 2006 Nissan Platina
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator [email protected]

DETAILS:
On May 1, 2014, at about 6:44 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to Ventura Road south of Vineyard Avenue after receiving a call of a single-vehicle traffic collision. Emergency personnel found that the vehicle, a 2006, Nissan Platina had struck a tree and found the driver, the sole occupant, suffering from major injuries.    The driver was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries

Responding officers conducted the preliminary investigation and determined that the Nissan was traveling southbound on Ventura Road and, for unknown reasons, veered to the left, drove onto the center median, and collided into a palm tree.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749.

The investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery
DATE/TIME:	05/15/2014, 2300 hours
LOCATION:	2850 South Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Arco Gas
SUSPECT(S):	Male, 5’08” to 5’10”, 180-200 lbs, wearing a white mask, grey hooded sweatshirt, blue pants, white shoes and armed with a handgun
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Scott Coe
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Scott Coe, Violent Crimes Unit (805) 385-7796

DETAILS:
On May 15, 2014 at approximately 2300 hours, a male subject, 5’-08” to 5’-10”, 180-200 lbs, wearing a white mask, grey hooded sweatshirt, blue pants and white shoes, entered the Arco Gas business at 2850 South Rose Avenue carrying a handgun and demanded money from the employees. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the business on foot eastbound towards Oxnard Boulevard/SR-1.

Oxnard Police Officers arrived on scene and with assistance from the Ventura County Sherif’s Department’s Air Unit conducted an extensive search. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

Anyone 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.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 16, 2014, 0300 hrs.