John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspicious Circumstances
DATE/TIME:	#1. April 17, 2010, 4:25 pm #2. April 21, 2010, 3:30 pm
LOCATION:	#1. 2000 block of North Ventura Road #2. Intersection of Cabrillo Street and Gallatin Street
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):	#1. Black male, unknown age, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with black pants and black glasses. He also had on black slip-on Vans Tennis shoes #2. Black male in his mid 30’s, dark hair and eyes, with a shaved head and wide nose. He was wearing a white t-shirt
WITNESS(ES):	Unknown
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	#1. Black 2001 Mercedes E320, two-door, unknown license plate. #2. Grey newer four door Honda, unknown license plate.
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	TW Lumas, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:

DETAILS:

In the past few days there have been two incidents in which young children were contacted by an individual while walking down the street.

The first incident occurred April 17th at 4:25 pm and involved a 12 year old girl who was approached in the 2000 block of North Ventura Road. The suspect approached her on foot and asked her to come with him. She declined to do so and the suspect returned to his vehicle and drove away. The suspect was described as a black male, unknown age, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with black pants and black glasses. He also had on black slip-on Vans Tennis shoes. The vehicle was described as a black 2001 Mercedes E320, two-door, with an unknown license plate.

On April 21st at 3:30 pm an eight year old boy was playing near the intersection of Cabrillo and Gallatin when he saw a four door vehicle with dark windows, driver side window rolled down parked along the road. The driver asked if he wanted a ride home. The victim replied no and ran home. The victim described the suspect as a black male in his mid 30’s, dark hair and eyes, with a shaved head and wide nose. He was wearing a white t-shirt and driving a newer four door Honda, grey in color with an unknown license plate.

Parents are encouraged to remind their children to avoid contact with strangers and to report such incidents to their parents, police, and school officials (if it occurs while the student is walking to or from school).

Oxnard patrol officers and school resource officers are being extra diligent in keeping an eye out for such incidents.

Anyone with any information about these incidents is asked to contact Oxnard Police Department 385-7740 and or Crime Tip Hotline, 805-486-8362.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	OXNARD POLICE WILL DEPLOY SPECIAL DUI ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONSDURING FINAL NBA CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES
DATE/TIME:	June 13th, 2010 1700-0100 June 15th, 2010 1800-2400 June 17^th, 2010 1700-2400
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator(805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department will have several officers conducting DUI saturation patrol in Oxnard on Sunday, June 13th from 5:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. in conjunction with the NBA World Championship Game 5.

The Oxnard Police Department will also conduct a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Tuesday, June 15th, from 6:00 P.M. to midnight during game 6 of the NBA championship series.

In the event that the series goes to a 7^th and final game on Thursday, June 17th, several officers will also be deployed that night to conduct DUI enforcement between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and midnight.

The Oxnard Police Department wants fans to enjoy the games, but to be responsible and make the right decision to not drink and drive. Designate a sober driver, call a taxi, or call a friend. Additionally, the average cost of a first time DUI conviction in Ventura County is well over $10,000 which includes fines, court costs, lawyer expenses, court ordered DUI Classes, lost time from work, and insurance rates that will skyrocket. Driver’s license suspension and time in jail are also likely to follow a DUI conviction.

So far this year, the Oxnard Police Department has arrested over 400 DUI drivers and remains committed to its ‘Zero Tolerance, DUI Campaign.’ The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct these checkpoints and DUI enforcement operations which are funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration.

We also remind everyone that if you see a Drunk Driver, Call 911. This is an easily preventable crime – drive sober, and drive safely!

For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/11/10, 1830 hours

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery/ Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME:	06/14/10, 2030 hrs
LOCATION:	501 Johnson Rd.,-Johnson Creek Park
VICTIM(S):	20 year old Oxnard resident (name withheld)
SUSPECT(S):	(3) Hispanic males, 18-22 years old
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:	Cell phone and personal vehicle
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Robin Whitney
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Chip Buttell, 385-7665

DETAILS:

The victim reported that, on 06/14/10, at approximately 2030 hours, he was walking on the north side of Johnson Creek Park when he was confronted by (3) Hispanic male suspects, all armed with handguns. The suspects demanded money, then took property from the victim, including keys to his personal vehicle. The victim later discovered that his vehicle was stolen.

An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Chip Buttell at 385-7665 or Ventura County Crimestoppers at 385-8255.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06/15/10, 0532 hours

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspicious Circumstances
DATE/TIME:	6-15-2010 1915 hours
LOCATION:	Eastwood Park, Hazelwood and F St., City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Hispanic Male Approximately 13 Yrs, with spiky hair, wearing a white t-shirt. No further description at this time.
SUSPECT(S):	8-10 suspects. Only description is Suspect #1 Filipino Male 17-18 years old. 5’6” Med Build with Acne. No further descriptions on any other suspects.
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White Toyota Avalon and a Beige or Grey Chevy Avalanche.
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Marostica
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Marostica 385-7740

DETAILS:

On 6-15-10 at approximately 7:30pm, officers responded to Eastwood Park in the City of Oxnard regarding suspicious circumstances. Multiple witnesses told officers they observed the above listed vehicles traveling southbound on F St. near the intersection of Hazelwood and F St. They observed 8-10 subjects get out of the vehicles and approach a 13 year old male walking eastbound in the park approaching F St. The subjects forced the male victim into the Toyota Avalon. Both vehicles were last seen southbound on F St.

At this time the identity of the victim is not known. An investigation is actively continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Mike Marostica at 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-15-10 2200 hours.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery (Update)
DATE/TIME:	6-17-10 / 10:30 pm
LOCATION:	400 block of W. Vineyard Ave
VICTIM(S):	Carlos Cahue (35 year old Oxnard Resident)
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1 – Hispanic male, early 20’s, 5’7”-5’8”, 170 lbs, short black hair (buzz style haircut), thin brown mustache Suspect #2 – Hispanic male, 20-25 years, 5’6″-5’7″, 170lbs, short black hair
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:	Personal Property (Value $250.00)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Charles Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:

DETAILS:

On 6/15/10, officers from the Oxnard Police Department contacted the victim of a robbery at the Ventura County Medical Center. The robbery occurred on 6/5/10 in the 400 block of W. Vineyard Ave. Investigators have since re-contacted the victim to develop a composite sketch of suspect number 1.

Anyone with information on possible suspects is asked to contact Detective Chip Buttell at 805-385-7665, or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 805-385-8255.

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY AND ARREST OF SUSPECT
DATE/TIME:	9/1/10 1700 HOURS
LOCATION:	4900 BLOCK OCEANAIRE STREET, OXNARD
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	LOPEZ, LEOPOLDO – A RESIDENT OF PORT HUENEME, CA
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	ELECTRONICS $500.00
PREPARED BY:	SENIOR DETECTIVE MANCHA
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	DETECTIVE TOM PAYN (805) 385-7594

DETAILS:

IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS ON 8-31-10, A BURGLAR ENTERED AN OCCUPIED RESIDENCE LOCATED IN THE 4900 BLOCK OF OCEANAIRE STREET IN THE CITY OF OXNARD. THE HOMEOWNER WHO HEARD THE BURGLAR INSIDE THE HOME OWNER ATTEMPTED TO DETAIN HIM. THE HOMEOWNER, AFTER STRUGGLING WITH THE BURGLAR, WAS NOT ABLE TO DETAIN HIM AND THE BURGLAR ESCAPED.

OXNARD POLICE OFFICERS, WHICH INCLUDED BURGLARY DETECTIVE TOM PAYN, RESPONDED TO THE RESIDENCE TO INVESTIGATE THE CRIME. SEVERAL ITEMS OF EVIDENCE WERE LOCATED AT THE SCENE. THESE ITEMS EVENTUALLY LED TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUSPECT, LEOPOLDO LOPEZ AN 18 YEAR OLD MALE RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME.

ON 9-1-10, INVESTIGATORS SERVED A SEARCH WARRANT AT LOPEZ’ RESIDENCE AND OBTAINED ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE RELATED TO THE BURGLARY ON OCEANAIRE. LOPEZ WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE SEARCH BUT WAS CONTACTED LATER THIS DAY AND ARRESTED FOR THE BURGLARY.

INVESTIGATORS ARE ALSO SEEKING THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN TRYING TO IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL WITNESSES. ANYONE WITH INFORMATION CAN CONTACT 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:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	9/4/10 0444
LOCATION:	4800 Block of Petit Drive
VICTIM(S):	28 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	None
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Dan Whitmer, (805) 385-7547

DETAILS:

On 9/4/10 at approximately 0044 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to an assault victim in the 4800 block of Petit Drive. The officers located an assault victim with contusions and stab wounds. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical center and listed in stable condition. The injuries were not considered life threatening.

The victim told officers he was walking in the neighborhood when he was assaulted by unknown persons.

Investigators are requesting that anyone with information regarding this case to call Senior Officer Dan Whitmer (805) 385-7547 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic stop leads to hazmat response; Man arrested
DATE/TIME:	11-22-2010 at 0803 hours
LOCATION:	1200 block of Mercantile Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard police officer
SUSPECT(S):	Gerardo Tapia Aguilar, 27 years, of Oxnard
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver 2002 Nissan Altima
PREPARED BY:	Tom Chronister, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Tom Chronister 805-385-7746 or tom.chronister@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Today at 8:03 A.M., Oxnard police stopped a silver 2002 Nissan Altima in the 1200 block of Mercantile Street for illegal window tint. The driver, Gerardo Tapia Aguilar, of Oxnard, was the sole occupant. Officers determined Aguilar was driving on a suspended driver license. While preparing to impound the vehicle for the license violation, officers conducted an inventory search of the vehicle.

One officer opened a plastic bag found in the car and inadvertently dispersed a powdery substance contained in the bag. The officer immediately became ill when the powder came in contact with his face. Another officer on scene immediately transported the ill officer to St. John’s Regional Medical Center for treatment. The vehicle was isolated and a hazardous materials unit from the Oxnard Fire Department responded to assess the powder and decontaminate the scene. Streets surrounding the traffic stop were closed to traffic until 10:17 A.M.

Oxnard Fire could not positively identify the powder as there was only a residual amount in the bag. The affected officer was treated at the hospital and released. He is expected to return to work later this week.

A subsequent search of the vehicle located methamphetamines, narcotics paraphernalia and a loaded handgun. Aguilar was arrested and transported to the Oxnard police station for booking.

Aguilar, who was out on bail for two previous felony arrests for drugs and weapons violations, faces fresh charges of possession of methamphetamines, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and possession of a loaded .22 caliber handgun. He will be booked into the Ventura County later today. Bail is estimated at $100,000.

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery, Assault with a Deadly weapon, Conspiracy to commit Robbery, False imprisonment
DATE/TIME:	12-3-2010 at 10:16 P.M.
LOCATION:	Fairbourne Pl./Perkins Rd
VICTIM(S):	37 Year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	17 Year old Oxnard Juvenile, Juan Manuel Elizarradas, 20 year old Oxnard Resident Enrique Lozano, 20 year old Oxnard Resident Juan Diego Orozco, 19 year old Oxnard Resident Cesar Ochoa, 26 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Ed Baldwin
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia 385-7688 rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-3-2010 at approximately 2215 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a Robbery that had just occurred in the area of Fairbourne Lane and Perkins Road. Officers arrived soon after the call and the victim told him that he was robbed by 4 subjects who eventually fled in a dark colored SUV. The victim was able to provide a partial license plate for the suspect vehicle.

Motor Officer Jeremy Nodine observed a vehicle matching that description in the area of Saviers road and Bard road. That vehicle was found to have 5 subjects matching the description of the suspects. During the investigation four of those subjects were positively identified by the victim and the victim’s property was located in the vehicle.

All subjects in the vehicle were arrested for the various charges. The victim’s name is not being released at this time as it is an on-going investigation and the victim’s is in fear of retaliation.

It is believed that these individuals were also involved in several additional robberies that were unreported. If you or someone you know was the victim of a robbery please contact the Oxnard Police Department or the Violent crimes hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Roger Garcia at 385-7688 or email at rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org.

Enrique Lozano

Juan Orozco

Cesar Ochoa

Juan Elizarraras

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	01/01/2011, 0254 hrs
LOCATION:	Rose Avenue North of Fifth Street
DRIVER:	Rafael Deleon De La Cruz, Male, 19 years of Oxnard
VEHICLE(S):	Grey, 1986, Cadillac
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Randy Latimer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña, Traffic Unit, 385-7750

DETAILS:

On January 1, 2011, at approximately 0254 hours, Officer Jim Crilly of the Oxnard Police Department was monitoring traffic at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Fifth Street when he observed a Grey, Cadillac travelling southbound on the west sidewalk of Rose Avenue north of Fifth Street. He watched the vehicle strike several signposts then collide head-on into a railroad signal standard at an estimated speed of 50 miles per hour. Officer Crilly responded to the collision location and found the driver, Rafael Deleon De La Cruz, 19 years of Oxnard, trapped in his heavily-damaged vehicle. Oxnard Fire Department personnel responded and had to extricate De La Cruz from the vehicle using the Jaws of Life. De La Cruz sustained multiple head and leg injuries and was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in serious condition.

Investigators are trying to determine why De La Cruz ran off the road and it is unknown whether or not alcohol was a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at 385-7750.

An investigation is ongoing.