Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robberies
DATE/TIME:	#1: 5/12/2014, 1741 hours, 3200 Block Saviers Road #2: 5/12/14, 2040 hours, 3600 Block Saviers Road #3: 5/12/14, 2130 hours, 900 Block N. Ventura Road
LOCATION:	See Above
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	#1: Male, wearing gray/blue sweater that covered his face, in possession of a handgun #2: Male, 5’8”, medium build, wearing a blue/black sweatshirt, glasses, and a blue bandana over his face, in possession of a handgun #3: Male, 20-30 years, wearing a white mask and dark clothing, in possession of gun


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

DETAILS:

On May 12, armed robberies occurred at three businesses within Oxnard. During the first incident, an armed suspect described above entered the business in the 3200 Block of Saviers Road. The suspect demanded money and fled the business with an undisclosed amount of cash.

During the second incident, an armed suspect entered the business in the 3600 Block of Saviers Road. The suspect described above demanded money and fled the business with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police believe these two robberies may be related, and that the suspect may have arrived and fled on a bicycle.

During the third incident, an armed suspect described above entered the business in the 900 Block of Ventura Road and demanded cash. The suspect fled the business with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Nobody was injured during these robberies.
Persons with information regarding these crimes are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740. Persons may also anonymously contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 12, 2014, 2315 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms, Narcotics and Warrant Arrest
DATE/TIME:	5/18/14; 2115 hours
LOCATION:	1200 Block S. “H” Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	John Carrillo, 24 year old Oxnard resident



PREPARED BY:	Sergeant David Walker
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:

On 5/18/14, at approximately 2115 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a residence in the 1200 Block of South H Street reference a disturbance. John Carrillo, a 24 year old Oxnard resident, attempted to flee into the residence as officers approached to investigate the incident.

Carrillo was contacted and found to be in possession of small quantities of methamphetamine and prescription medication for sales. Carrillo had also attempted to discard a 9mm handgun prior to being contacted by officers. An illegally modified shotgun was also located at the scene. Carrillo was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and various narcotics and weapons charges.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, Oxnard Police 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 objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

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.aspxto leave an anonymous tip.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/19/14 at 0100 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Subject Arrested After Leading Officers on Brief Vehicle Pursuit
DATE/TIME:	May 31, 2014, 1918 hours
LOCATION:	1300 block of West Kamala Street
SUSPECT(S):	Nastacha Sattiewhite, 24-year old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver 2001 Buick Regal
PREPARED BY:	David Walker, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Communications (805) 385-7740

DETAILS:
On May 31, 2014, at approximately 1918 hours, an Oxnard Police Department Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Ventura Road and Fifth Street. The vehicle attempted to evade the officer and sped off at a high rate of speed. A vehicle pursuit ensued which lasted approximately one minute.

During the pursuit, the driver of the vehicle, Nastacha Sattiewhite, began driving erratically, which included driving on the wrong side of the road and speeding, in an attempt to evade the officer.

The pursuit ended in the area of Ventura Road and Kamala Street when Sattiewhite abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Sattiewhite was located on a neighboring street and taken into custody without incident. She was booked into Ventura County Jail for felony warrants, evading in a vehicle, and providing a false name to avoid arrest.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 31, 2014, 2245 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms and Prohibited Weapons Arrest
DATE/TIME:	7-4-14 / 2330 Hours
LOCATION:	1000 Block King Street, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	State of CA
SUSPECT(S):	Michael Silerio, 46-year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Light Blue BMW
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Chris Inglehart, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On July 4th, at approximately 2330 hours, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1000 Block of King Street. Michael Silerio was found driving on a suspended license. Officers conducted an inventory search of the vehicle prior to towing it and located a stun gun and baton. Officers then searched Silerio’s residence and located a semi-automatic handgun, rifle, and loaded magazines. Due to Silerio’s prior felony conviction, he is prohibited from possessing these items and was charged with several weapons violations.

In an effort to address recent increases 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 in the City. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun-related violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

Persons with additional information about this incident should contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. To remain anonymous call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or e-mail.

Date / Time Prepared: 7-5-14 / 0247 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 Methamphetamine for Sales, Transportation of Dangerous Drugs, and Child Endangerment
DATE/TIME:	7-25-14 / 1700
LOCATION:	Auto Center Drive at Los Olivos Drive
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Francisco Amaya Parra, 35 years, Oxnard resident Zoila Cervantes, 35 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff, charles.woodruff@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective James Langford, (805) 385-7638, james.langford@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7-25-14, at 1700 hours, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office concluded a six-month long investigation with a traffic stop in the area of Auto Center Drive and Los Olivos Drive. Detectives had authored a search warrant for suspect Francisco Amaya Parra and spotted him in the area driving a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and during the search, detectives located over two pounds of methamphetamine. Parra was arrested for possession for sales and transportation of methamphetamine. He was later transported and booked at the Ventura County Main Jail.

During a search warrant served at Parra’s residence in the 900 Block of Collins Street in El Rio, detectives located an additional pound of methamphetamine as well as a large amount of currency. Detectives learned that two young children resided at the home and where at risk of being exposed to these dangerous drugs. Children and Family Services were called to the scene. Parra’s girlfriend, Zoila Cervantes, was also arrested for conspiracy to distribute dangerous narcotics and child endangerment.

An investigation is continuing.

Date / Time Prepared: 7-25-14 / 2100 hours.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	7-31-14 / 2319 hours
LOCATION:	Jack-In-the-Box, 900 Block of North Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	SAA
SUSPECT(S):	Two males
WITNESS(ES):	Not disclosed
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Undetermined
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 7-31-14, at 2319 hours, officers responded to the Jack-In-the-Box Restaurant located in the 900 Block of Ventura Road regarding a robbery. Employees and patrons advised two males entered the business, brandished a handgun, and took money from the cash register. The suspects were described as being medium to tall in height with slender builds. Both were wearing hooded sweatshirts and had bandanas covering their faces. The suspects were last seen on foot heading in a northeasterly direction. There were no injuries.

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 Crime Unit to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

Persons with additional information may 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.ventura countycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

Date / Time Prepared: 8-1-14 / 0300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	UPDATE-Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	September 22, 2014 / 7:13 a.m.
LOCATION:	3200 Block of West Hemlock Street
VEHICLE 1:	Pewter 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
DRIVER 1:	Chanel Monique Drake, 23 years, Oxnard Resident
PARTY 2:	Larry Caro Sr., 46 years, Piru Resident
VEHICLE 2:	White 2007 International Tow truck
VEHICLE 3:	Black 2005 Jeep Liberty
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

Update:

The Oxnard Police Department was notified this morning that Larry Caro Sr. died earlier this morning from injuries related to this collision. This collision is still under investigation.

DETAILS:
On September 22, 2014, at approx. 7:13 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to the 3200 block of west Hemlock Street in reference to an injury traffic collision.

A preliminary investigation indicated that a tow truck was stopped on Hemlock Street with a black Jeep Liberty on top of the flat bed. The tow truck operator, Larry Caro Sr., was standing to the rear of the tow truck when it was struck by a pewter 2000 Chevrolet Chevy Blazer driven by Chanel Monique Drake. The impact caused Caro to be thrown under the tow truck.

Caro was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura where he underwent emergency surgery for his injuries and is listed in critical condition. Drake was transported to St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Oxnard where she was treated for minor injuries and released.

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

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 22, 2014 at 1540 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 extraction lab Possession of Marijuana for sales Child Endangerment
DATE/TIME:	10-29-14 1100 hours
LOCATION:	400 Blk Valmore Ave, Ventura Ca.


SUSPECT(S):	Rudy Rico 30 years of age
WITNESS(ES):	n/a
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	n/a
LOSS:	n/a
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective James Langford 805 385 7638 james.langford@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 10-29-14, detectives from the West county narcotic task force concluded an investigation with a search warrant service at a home in the 400 block of Valmore in the city of Ventura. Detectives had information that a resident at this location was suspected of having a concentrated cannabis “honey oil” extraction lab inside of it.

Upon entry into the location, detectives immediately noticed indications of an extraction lab. They seized almost two ounces of marijuana extract (honey oil) and one pound of marijuana. Detectives contacted the suspect, Rudy Rico, away from the home and was later arrested and transported to the Ventura County Jail. During the search of the residence, detectives also learned that three young children and their mother also lived there and Child Protective Services were called out to the location. All three children were removed from the home and taken into protective custody.

During the service of the search warrant, detectives asked for the assistance of the City of Ventura Fire department since there was a possibility of an extraction lab. These types of labs have become popular but are very dangerous. These types of processes use flammable gas to extract the THC from the marijuana and if done in a confined area can be extremely dangerous.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10-29-14 1100 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 and Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	11-14-14, 2000 hours
LOCATION:	700 Block of Ivywood Drive
VICTIM(S):	20-Year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1 – Andrew Acosta, 19-year old Oxnard resident Suspect #2 – David Velez, 20-year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer Jared Schmelter, Special Enforcement Unit jared.schmelter@oxnardpd.org, (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Moses Martinez, Special Enforcement Unit moses.martinez@oxnardpd.org, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 11-14-14, at approximately 2000 hours, members of the Special Enforcement Unit were deployed in the area of Ivywood Drive and “F” Street when they saw a subject breaking into the garage of a residence in the 700 Block of Ivywood Drive. Additional Special Enforcement Unit officers responded and found the subject, later identified as 19-year old Andrew Acosta, hiding inside the garage. Acosta attempted to flee but was immediately taken into custody. Acosta was found in possession of several burglary tools and narcotics paraphernalia. A records check indicated that Acosta was on probation for burglary-related offenses.

During the investigation, 20-year old David Velez was contacted at the residence. Velez was in possession of a semi-automatic handgun. Velez is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing a firearm. Velez was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm not registered to him.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11-14-14, 2310 hours.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of Armed DUI Driver Following Pursuit and Hit and Run Collision
DATE/TIME:	January 7, 2015 / 1525 Hours
LOCATION:	Gonzales Road @ Snow Avenue
SUSPECT:	Jony Ayala, 27 years, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE:	Black, 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On January 7, 2015, at approximately 3:25 p.m., an Oxnard Police Department Traffic Officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle at the intersection of Oxnard Boulevard and Gonzales Road. The vehicle, a black 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse driven by 27 year old suspect Jony Ayala, had been observed speeding on Oxnard Boulevard prior to the stop. Immediately after the officer dismounted his motorcycle to approach the vehicle, Ayala accelerated away from the stop traveling eastbound on Gonzales Road at a high rate of speed. At the same time, several students from Pacifica High School had just been dismissed for the day and were walking in the area as Ayala attempted to evade the officer.

As the officer followed the Mitsubishi on Gonzales Road, it traveled erratically around and through congested traffic. When the vehicle reached the intersection of Gonzales Road and Snow Avenue, it approached several vehicles that were stopped for a red light. Due to traveling at excessive speed, Ayala was unable to stop before colliding into the rear of a Toyota Camry. This impact caused the Toyota to rear end a GMC pickup truck. Following the collision, Ayala fled from the vehicle on foot and headed into a residential neighborhood.

The Traffic Officer was able to apprehend Ayala a short distance away. During a search of the Mitsubishi, officers found a loaded handgun and narcotics. Ayala was also discovered to have been driving with a suspended driver’s license and while under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. Ayala, who is a convicted felon, was booked into the Ventura County Jail on charges of DUI, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of narcotics, evading, outstanding warrants and fleeing the scene of a collision.

The female driver of the Toyota and the four occupants of the GMC truck were uninjured as a result of the collision.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 7, 2015 / 1945 hours