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News release – 4/18/2014

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME: 4/18/14; 0751 hours
LOCATION: 1500 Block of Kipling Court
VICTIM(S): Carlos Ramos, 29 years
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Rob Flinn
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 See below

DETAILS:
On 4-18-14 at 0751 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of stabbing victim at the 1500 block of Kipling Court. Officers arrived and found the victim, Ramos, who had suffered from three minor stab wounds. Ramos was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for his non-life-threatening injuries.
 
Officers learned that the suspects may have been an acquaintance of Ramos.  However, no arrest in relation to the stabbing has been made. Two vehicles associated with the suspects were located and impounded by police.
 
If anyone has additional information, they are asked to call the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600.  If persons wish to remain anonymous, they 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:  4/18/14 1041 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: 4/25/14 at 2308 Hours
LOCATION: 100 Block of Frank Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Ramiro Vargas, 35 year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
WITNESS(ES): None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): N/A
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Jess Aragon (805) 385-7547
jess.aragon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 4/25/14 at approximately 2308 hours, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Frank Avenue reference a disturbance. When officers arrived they learned that a male identified as Ramiro Vargas had been stabbed. Vargas was transported to Saint John’s Hospital with minor injuries.

Officers learned that an unknown number of males confronted Vargas at his residence. The confrontation turned physical and a fight ensued. At some point during the fight, the victim was stabbed. Officers and detectives are investigating the incident. The reason for the altercation is still undetermined.

If anyone has information about this incident they are encouraged to call Detective Jess Aragon at (805) 385-7547.  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:  4/26/14 at 0258 Hours
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Homicide    
DATE/TIME: 4/27/14; 1304 hours
LOCATION: 5300 Cypress Road
VICTIM(S): 78 year old Oxnard resident; name withheld pending notification of next of kin
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
   
   
   
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Gordon Currie, (805) 200-5682 Gordon.Currie@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 04/27/14 at approximately 1304 hours, officers were dispatched to a possible shooting victim in the 5300 block of Cypress Road. When they arrived they located a male subject inside of a parked vehicle. The victim had been shot at least one time and died as a result of his injuries.
 
The subject was a 78 year old Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. This is Oxnard’s sixth homicide of the year. The City of Oxnard offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.
 
Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Gordon Currie at (805) 200-5682. 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:  04/27/14, 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: Drug-related arrests & Firearm recovery
DATE/TIME: 05/11/2014 @ 6:56 AM
LOCATION: 1200 block N. Oxnard Blvd. Oxnard, CA
SUSPECT(S): Alfonso Islas, 20-year old Oxnard resident
17-year old female Oxnard resident
17-year old female Oxnard resident
15-year old female Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY: Sgt. Chris Inglehart
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sgt. Chris Inglehart, 805-385-7600

DETAILS:
On 05/11/2014 at 6:56 AM Oxnard Police officers responded to the 1200 block of North Oxnard Boulevard to investigate the report of suspicious subjects gathering.  Officers contacted several subjects, including suspected gang members. Officers searched the area and located a loaded Tech-9 semi-automatic pistol, narcotics, and narcotics paraphernalia.  One adult and three juveniles were arrested for narcotics violations and warrants.
 
The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative.  This is an excellent example of a witness who saw suspicious activity, called the police, and provided the appropriate information.
 
If anyone has more information on this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600.  If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call 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.
 
The investigation is continuing.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:05/11/2014 @ 1753 hours 
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: 664/187 PC – Attempt Murder 
DATE/TIME: 5/16/14 – 1233 Hours
LOCATION: 2000 Block of East Channel Islands Blvd.
VICTIM(S): 18 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S): 1 – Hispanic Male, late teens, 5’10”, slender build, shaved head
2 – Hispanic Male, early 20’s, 5’08”, dark skin, light shirt, dark shorts
3 – Hispanic Male, early 20’s; unknown clothes
PREPARED BY: Detective Jose Velazquez 
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Jeff Long
jeff.long@oxnardpd.org 805-486-6506

DETAILS:
On May 16, 2014, at 12:33 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a stabbing that had occurred at the 2100 block of East Channel Islands Blvd. Officers learned that the victim, an 18 year old Oxnard resident, had been approached by several Hispanic male suspects who began challenging him as he sat in his vehicle. In an effort to avoid being assaulted by the suspects the victim attempted to drive out of the area and inadvertently drove his vehicle into one of the local businesses causing structural damage. The victim attempted to flee from the suspects on foot; however, the suspects pursued him and ultimately stabbed him several times. The victim is currently at Ventura County Medical Center and is in stable condition.  
 
The investigation is on-going as to the outstanding suspects and motive of the stabbing.
 
The public is asked to call Detective Jeff Long with any information to this incident.   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.


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Robbery with a handgun
DATE/TIME: 5/20/14; 1906 hours
LOCATION: 2400 Block Saviers Road
   
SUSPECT(S): White Male, unk. age, 5’9”, thin build, wearing black sweater, blue jeans, face covered with bandana; in possession of a black handgun
   
   
LOSS: Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Oxnard Police Communications
385-7740

DETAILS:

At 1406 hours, officers responded to the business in the 2400 Block of Saviers Road reference a robbery with a handgun.  Officers learned the suspect, described above, entered the business, displayed a handgun, and demanded money.  The suspect fled the business in an unknown direction.  Nobody was injured during the robbery
 
Persons with information are asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740, or call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.  Persons with information may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx .
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Parental Abduction
DATE/TIME: 6/2/14; appr. 1315 hours
LOCATION: Marina West School, 2210 Carob Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Nadine Basquez, 7 years old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): Brenda Quiroz, 32 years old, transient
   
   
   
PREPARED BY: Alex Arnett, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Dale McAlpine, (805) 385-3921
dale.mcalpine@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 6/2/14 at 2:30 P.M., the father of 7 year old Nadine Basquez came to the Oxnard police department to report that the child’s biological mother had picked her up from school. The mother, Brenda Quiroz does not have parental custody rights per a court order and should not have contact with Nadine without the father’s consent. Brenda made contact with the child at Marina West Elementary at approximately 1:30 P.M. and left with the girl by unknown means.
 
Officers and detectives are actively looking for Brenda Quiroz and Nadine Basquez. The Oxnard police department is asking the public’s assistance in locating them. The Department is asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of Brenda Quiroz and Nadine Basquez to immediately contact the Oxnard police department at (805) 385-7600 or dial 911.
 
Pictures of Brenda Quiroz and Nadine Basquez are attached.


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: 6/8/14; 1200 hours
LOCATION: Channel Islands Blvd at Merced Pl
VICTIM(S): 22 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S): Unknown male subject
   
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): Dark colored mid-sized vehicle
   
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 or alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On June 8, 2014, at approximately 1200 hours, officers responded to a shooting victim in the area of Channel Islands Blvd. and Merced Pl. Upon arrival they found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the lower body. The victim was rushed to Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent surgery. The victim is currently listed in critical but stable condition.
 
The suspect was described as a male subject driving a dark colored mid-sized car.
 
An investigation is ongoing.
 
Anyone with information regarding this incident may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), and http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.
 
 
 
  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  6/8/14  1600 hours


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

NEWS RELEASE
 

INCIDENT:

 Illegal sales and possession of dangerous fireworks
DATE/TIME: 6-25-14 1300 hours
LOCATION: 1100 Block Industrial Ave
SUSPECT(S): Christian Perez, 29 years of age (Oxnard resident)
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Charles Woodruff (Charles.woodruff@oxnardpd.org)
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO: Detective Robert Valenzuela (805)385-7637
(Robert.valenzuela@oxnardpd.org)

 
  DETAILS:

 
Detectives from the Oxnard Police department concluded an investigation today into a business in the city of Oxnard that was selling “dangerous fireworks.”  Detectives received information that illegal fireworks were being sold from a business in the 1100 block of Industrial Avenue. Upon verifying that fireworks were being sold, detectives contacted Christian Perez, who was identified as the seller.
 
Perez was also in possession of a significant quantity of illegal fireworks. Detectives searched the business and located several thousand dollars’ worth of dangerous fireworks. There were over 25 different types of illegal fireworks, with some labelled as pyrotechnic and explosive. The seizure included rockets and mortars.  The fireworks were seized, and later sent to a local fire station to be safely destroyed.
 
Perez was arrested for various charges, including selling and possession of explosives, and was booked in Ventura County Jail.
 
All fireworks are illegal in Oxnard. This includes those categorized as “safe and sane” as well as “dangerous fireworks.”  The “State Fireworks Law” is established by the Health and Safety Code (H&S) sections 12500-12534. More specific information can be found at: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displa… 
 
“Dangerous fireworks” are defined by 12505 H&S, and generally involve fireworks with specific chemical content, as well as those that explode, fly, travel, skip, or dart. 

“Safe and Sane” is defined by 12529 H&S to include “any fireworks which do not 
come within the definition of “dangerous fireworks” or “exempt fireworks.”” This typically includes the types of fireworks that are purchased at fireworks stands.  . 

The Oxnard Police Department Oxnard police department will continue to enforce the ban on all fireworks in Oxnard.  Anyone possessing, storing, selling, using, transporting or handling any type of fireworks is subject to a fine of up to $1,000.  In some instances, a misdemeanor arrest may occur.
 
Statistics show fireworks are among the most risky of consumer products. Nearly 10,000 fireworks-related injuries are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms every year and two of five people injured by fireworks are under 15 years old. The most current statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that in 2011 eight out of nine, or 89 percent, of all fireworks-related injuries treated in emergency room injuries were caused by fireworks that are allowed for consumer use by federal or state regulations. Similarly, Sparklers, fountains, and novelties alone accounted for one-third (34%) of emergency room fireworks injuries.
 
This year Oxnard PD has set up an email address – fireworks@oxnardpd.org – to report fireworks in advance of the holiday. In your email, please include the address where the fireworks are being used. It is not necessary for you to leave your name and phone number if you do not wish to do so.
 

 

 
  DATE / TIME PREPARED:  6-25-14 1600 hours
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Firearm and Drug Arrest
DATE/TIME: 8/11/14; 1430 hours
LOCATION: 100 Block of Roosevelt Avenue
   
SUSPECT(S): Albert Salazar, 21 year old Oxnard resident
   
   
   
PREPARED BY: Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant, (805) 385-7600
Bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On August 11, 2014 at approximately 1430 hours, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit were working in the area of Roosevelt Ave and First Street. While at this location they made contact with Albert Salazar. Salazar is known gang member, on probation and is on the Colonia gang injunction.
 
During the contact Salazar was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-auto handgun, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
 
Salazar was arrested on several firearm and drug related charges along with a violation of the gang injunction.
 
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 in the City. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.
 
If anyone has more information on this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600.  If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call 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.
 
An investigation is continuing.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  August 11, 2014/1530