Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Tire Iron)
DATE/TIME:	7-20-13, 2230 hours
LOCATION:	Oxnard Boulevard at 7th Street
VICTIM(S):	Ruben Perez Hernandez, 48-years
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1: Male, 27 years, 6-2, 210, medium build, wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans Suspect #2: Male, 5-5, thin build
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Possible white Mercedes Benz and a dark GMC Yukon
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steven Funk
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steven Funk [email protected] (805) 385-7796

DETAILS:

On 7-20-2013, at approximately 2230 hours, Oxnard police officers came upon the victim Hernandez at the south west corner of Oxnard Boulevard and Seventh Street. Hernandez was lying face down and had been assaulted by two subjects one of whom had a tire iron. Witnesses to the incident advised police that Hernandez was struck several times in the face with a tire iron by the two suspects.

One suspect was observed getting into a white Mercedes which was last seen travelling west bound on Seventh Street towards “A” Street. The second suspect possibly entered a dark colored GMC Yukon which fled north bound in the west alley of Oxnard Blvd.

Victim Hernandez was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Persons with information regarding this assault should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers, (805) 222-8477, http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 7-21-13/0250 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:	9-13-13 / 1915 hours
LOCATION:	100 Block of North Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	18-year old male, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown male suspects
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:
At 1915 hours, officers responded to the 100 Block of North Rose Avenue re: a fight involving a large group of subjects. Witnesses said seven to twenty subjects were involved. Officers located an 18-year old male, Oxnard resident, who had been stabbed. His injuries are not life-threatening. The victim did not provide any information as to his assailant(s).

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9-13-13 / 1955 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 / Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	7/22/13; 1925 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block Haaz Way, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Thomas Rivera, 28 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Commander Kevin Baysinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Mike Marostica [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 7/22/13, at approximately 1925 hours, officers responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Haaz Way reference a suspicious subject looking into the windows of the residence. Responding officers learned that the subject had entered the residence, and also noticed signs of forced entry. These, and additional officers established a perimeter around the residence.

After several announcements and attempts to make contact with anyone inside the residence, officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s SWAT team, along with an Oxnard Police K-9, began to search the residence. The suspect attempted to flee from a bedroom window and was taken into police custody without further incident.

The suspect, Thomas Rivera, was arrested for the burglary. Rivera was out on bail for an unrelated residential burglary.

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

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 07/22/13, 2330 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Hit-And-Run Collision
DATE/TIME:	9-14-13 /1654 hours
LOCATION:	5th Street at Del Norte Boulevard
SUSPECT(S):	Male subject, NFD
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

At 1654 hours, officers responded to 5^th Street at Del Norte Boulevard re: an injury collision. Officers found one vehicle had collided near 5^th Street and Del Norte Boulevard. The male driver had fled. V1 came to rest in close proximity of the railroad tracks. Union Pacific was notified and flairs were positioned by officers two miles in either direction of the collision on the tracks.

The Union Pacific Main Line which is used by MetroLink and Amtrak was not available for 40 to 50 minutes. There was damage to the railroad crossing arm but no damage to the tracks.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 9-15-13 / 0115 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Wanted Person
DATE/TIME:	August 19, 2013
SUSPECT(S):	Samjoan Robert Marquez, 18 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Cody Collet
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Cody Collet [email protected] 805-486-6228

DETAILS:
Samjoan Robert Marquez, an 18 year old Oxnard resident, is wanted by Oxnard police for two shootings that occurred in the City of Oxnard between the months of March and May of 2013. Marquez has several felony warrants for his arrest for these shootings, and is suspected to be armed and dangerous.

The Oxnard Police Department, along with other Ventura County Law Enforcement Agencies, is attempting to determine the whereabouts of Marquez. If anyone has information about Marquez and his whereabouts, they are encouraged to call Detective Cody Collet at (805) 486-6228. 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.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multiple Robberies/Suspect arrested
DATE/TIME:	9-17-13, 1545 -1615 hours
LOCATION:	North end Oxnard locations
VICTIM(S):	Three Oxnard residents
SUSPECT(S):	17 year old Oxnard resident



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

DETAILS:

Between the hours of approximately 1545 and 1615, the Oxnard Police Department responded to calls of three separate armed robberies in the north end area of Oxnard, specifically the 500 Block of Carnation, Orchard Park, and Princeton Avenue. In two of the three incidents the victims were robbed of their property. In each instance, the suspects were described as three black males in their teens.

Shortly after the call of the third robbery, officers observed three males matching the descriptions of the suspects. These subjects were ultimately detained. One of the subjects, a 17 year old male, was identified as one of the suspects involved in the robberies. He was booked into the Juvenile Hall for robbery.

The property taken from the two robberies, in addition to an airsoft gun, was located nearby.

The Oxnard Police Department is continuing to investigate the robberies. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the police department at 385-7740. Those persons wishing to remain anonymous 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: 9/17/13; 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:	Discharging a firearm/ Possession of a concealed weapon
DATE/TIME:	10/26/13/ 0335 hours
LOCATION:	Eighth Street @ B Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Sergio Castro Jr., 19 year old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Officer Jeff Long, (805) 486-6506 [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sr. Officer Jeff Long, (805) 486-6506 [email protected]

DETAILS: On October 26, 2013, at approximately 0330 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the area of Eighth Street and B Street after a person reported a Hispanic male discharging a firearm into the air. Officers arrived on scene and located a subject in the area that matched the description given by witnesses. Officers attempted to make contact with the subject but he fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, the subject was detained and found to be in possession a loaded firearm. The subject was identified as a 19-year-old Oxnard resident named Sergio Castro Jr. Castro has also been served with the Colonia Chiques Gang Injunction. Castro was subsequently arrested for several weapons violations as well as a violation of the Colonia Chiques Gang Injunction.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Jeff Long at (805) 486-6506. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

You can also visit www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/28/13, 1130 Hours

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
DATE/TIME:	11-2-13 / 2346 hours
LOCATION:	1000 Block of South Ventura Road
SUSPECT(S):	15-year old male, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marty Meyer, Commander, [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

On 11-2-13, at 2346 hours, officers responded to a call of an audible alarm in the 1000 Block of South Ventura Road. Officers found the rear door to the business had been forced open. As officers approached a male subject fled from the business.

Officers gave chase on foot as the suspect continued across Wooley Road and to the 1700 / 1800 Block of Valencia Place. The suspect was located hiding in a trash can to the rear of a residence and taken into custody with the assistance of a police K9. The 15-year old suspect and an officer sustained minor injuries during the arrest.

It appears no property was taken. Officers are looking for a second suspect.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11-3-13 / 0223 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 Victim
DATE/TIME:	11-14-13 at approximately 1830 hours
LOCATION:	Colonia Road at McKinley Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Ivan Moreno, 21-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Long, (805) 486-6506 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 11/14/13 at approximately 1830 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Colonia Road and McKinley Avenue regarding a call of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene they searched the area, but did not locate a shooting victim.

Approximately 15 minutes after the first 911 call, a shooting victim arrived by private vehicle at Saint John’s Hospital. The victim, 21-year old Ivan Moreno, was immediately transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center and was listed in “guarded” condition.

The motive for the shooting is unknown and there is no further information at this time.

The investigation is continuing.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-7665. 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: 11/3/13 2119 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
DATE/TIME:	1/17/14 2205 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura Road / Fifth Street
VICTIM(S):	None
SUSPECT(S):	Lewis Avalos, 29 year old Oxnard resident George Martinez, 46 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 2006 Cadillac CTS
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant David Walker
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Eduardo Miranda Oxnard Police Department (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:
On 1/17/14 at approximately 2205 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 after a loaded .25 caliber handgun was thrown from the vehicle. A vehicle pursuit ensued which lasted approximately 2 minutes.

During the pursuit, the driver of the vehicle, Lewis Avalos, began driving erratically, which included failing to stop at red lights, and speeding, all in an attempt to evade the officer.

The pursuit was discontinued in the area of Fifth Street and Harbor Blvd when speeds reached 95 mph entering a residential neighborhood. The vehicle was found abandoned a few blocks away and both Avalos and the passenger, George Martinez were taken into custody without incident.

Avalos was arrested for felony evading, violation of probation, and violation of a gang injunction. Martinez was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant. Both suspects were booked into Ventura County Jail.

Avalos and Martinez are both currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions arenot considered.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 1/18/14, 6:30 AM.