Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police to Conduct Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME:	October 26, 2015 / 1300-1700 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Monday, October 26, 2015, between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be deploying officers throughout the city limits to conduct bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement.

The Oxnard Police Department wants everyone to be aware of precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians are reminded to obey regulatory traffic signs and only travel in areas where it is permitted and safe to walk. Bicyclists should follow all traffic laws and wear an appropriate helmet at all times to minimize injuries in the event of a collision or fall.

Drivers are also reminded to share the road and watch out for pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel on our roadways. Extra caution should be used in areas of schools and crosswalks. California law requires drivers to maintain a distance of three feet when passing bicyclists. If a driver is unable to give a cyclist three feet, due to traffic or road conditions (including the weather and width of the highway), the driver must instead slow to a reasonable speed and pass when doing so would not endanger the bicyclist.

Funding for this operation is provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 25, 2015 / 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:	Stabbing Victim
DATE/TIME:	10/27/15, 0204 hours
LOCATION:	1500 block S. Oxnard Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld – 50 year-old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Marc Amon – Marc.Amon@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Alex Arnett – 805-486-6211 or Alex.Arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 10/27/15 at approximately 2 a.m., a victim was heard yelling in the 1500 block of S. Oxnard Blvd. Officers contacted the victim walking in the area of Commercial Avenue and Oxnard Blvd. bleeding from a serious stab wound to his abdomen. The victim was unable to give any details about the incident or any suspect information. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center and is in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing and the Oxnard Police Department is in search of any witnesses to this event. 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 www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/27/15, 0512 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:

10/27/15, 0204 hours

LOCATION:

1500 block S. Oxnard Blvd.

VICTIM(S):

Paul Blevins, 50 years old

SUSPECT(S):

Unknown African American male

WITNESS(ES):

N/A

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

N/A

LOSS:

N/A

PREPARED BY:

Sergeant Alex Arnett

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688
miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 10/27/15 at approximately 0204 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to a stabbing victim heard yelling in the 1500 block of South Oxnard Boulevard. Officers found the victim, 50 year old Paul Blevins, with life threatening stab wounds. Blevins was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center. Despite the lifesaving efforts of the medical staff, Paul Blevins succumbed to his injuries and died at approximately 1830 hours on 10/27/15. This incident is being investigated as a homicide. This is Oxnard’s eleventh homicide of the year.

The motive for this homicide is unknown at this time, and investigators are seeking the public’s assistance. The City of Oxnard offers up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) in homicide cases.Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact Detective Miguel Serrato at (805) 385-7688. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit the website www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/29/15, 1716 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Robbery with a Firearm

DATE/TIME:

12/15/2015 / 0600 hours

LOCATION:

300 block Hill Street and 1400 block South D Street

VICTIM(S):

SUSPECT(S):

WITNESS(ES):

SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):

LOSS:

PREPARED BY:

Officer Michael Velasquez
michael.velasquez@oxnardpd.org

CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:

Detective John Brisslinger
John.brisslinger@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On December 15, 2015 at approximately 0600 hours, Oxnard Police Officers received a call of a robbery involving a firearm in the south alley of the 300 block of Hill Street. The victim told officers he was asleep in his vehicle when he was approached by two subjects, one in possession of a firearm. During the incident, he was assaulted and robbed of his personal property. The suspects then fled in a light colored four door sedan.

On 12-15-15 at approximately 0630, a similar incident occurred in the 1400 block of South D Street. The victim reported that they were approached by two male subjects who demanded the victim’s bicycle. One suspect simulated a weapon then assaulted the victim. One suspect fled on the bicycle and the other in a light colored four door sedan.

The Oxnard Police Department encourages anyone who witnessed or who has information regarding these incidents to contact Detective John Brisslinger at 805-385-7600.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Subject in possession of a Loaded Handgun
DATE/TIME:	December 18, 2015 / 1842 hours
LOCATION:	1800 Block of Napoleon Avenue
VICTIM(S):	California, State of
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Cardenas, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Greg Harasymowycz
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Greg Harasymowycz (805) 385-7600 Gregory.harasymowycz@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On December 18, 2015, at approximately 6:42 pm, Officers responded to a burglary call for service in the 1800 block of Napoleon Avenue, Oxnard. It was reported that there were suspicious subjects still loitering in the area, who may be involved. Upon arrival, Officers contacted the group of subjects and checked the area for contraband. A loaded firearm was located during the search and Jose Cardenas, a 20 year old Oxnard Resident, was arrested for firearm related charges. Cardenas was booked into Ventura County Jail for the violations.

At the beginning of 2014, 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 19, 2015 / 1:00 a.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	December 29, 2015 / 2203 hours
LOCATION:	Saviers Road at Date Street
DRIVER:	Unidentified Male, deceased
PASSENGER:	Angela Aguilera, 20 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE:	Burgundy, 2006 Nissan Maxima
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Peña (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at about 10:03 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Saviers Road and Date Street in reference to an injury collision involving a single vehicle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Nissan was traveling southbound on Saviers Road approaching the intersection of Date Street. For an unknown reason, the Nissan lost control, veered off the roadway and collided with a large tree located at the south west corner of the intersection. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A female passenger, Angela Aguilera, was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where she is listed in stable condition with moderate injuries.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at 805-385-7750 or via email at maria.pena@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 30, 2015 at 0200 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	At Risk Missing Person
DATE/TIME:	Last Seen on January 5, 2016
LOCATION:	Department of Motor Vehicles Parking Lot, 4050 Saviers Road, Oxnard
MISSING PERSON:	Harry “Don” Donald Pitcher – 85 years
MISSING VEHICLE:	Teal Green, 2000 Dodge Caravan 4KXS088
PREPARED BY:	Officer Martin Garcia (805) 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Lynette Fenton, Missing Person Specialist (805)385-7646, Lynette.Fenton@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
(Oxnard, Ca.) – The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Harry “Don” Donald Pitcher. Mr. Pitcher was last seen in his vehicle in the parking lot of the DMV office located at 4030 Saviers Road in the City of Oxnard. He is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, weighing 180 pounds with grey hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, a grey shirt and dark colored pants. Mr. Pitcher suffers from dementia.

If Mr. Pitcher is located, you are urged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 5 / 1900 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Hit and Run Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME:	January 12, 2016 / 12:39 p.m.
LOCATION:	Vineyard Plaza (2300 Block of North Oxnard Blvd)
DRIVER:	Unknown
PEDESTRIAN:	Ursulo Rodriguez, 95 years old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On January 12, 2016, at about 12:39 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS responded to a hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a 95-year-old pedestrian identified as Ursulo Rodriguez. The collision occurred in the Vineyard Plaza located in the 2300 block of North Oxnard Blvd.

Preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown vehicle collided into the pedestrian in a parking lot. After the collision, the driver fled in the vehicle in an unknown direction. The pedestrian was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center and is listed in critical condition.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or via email at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org. 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: January 12, 2015 / 9:15 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Home Invasion Robbery
DATE/TIME: January 28, 2016
LOCATION: La Colonia Neighborhood
VICTIM(S): Female Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S): Ernie Duran, 35 year old Oxnard Resident Frankie Duran, 29 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY: Det. Edgar Fernandez, (805) 385-7600, edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: Det. James Crilly, (805) 385-7600 james.crilly@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On January 28, 2016, at about 1000 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a burglary to a residence. Upon arrival it was determined that two suspects had gained entry into a residence through an unlocked window. Female victim was inside the residence and confronted the suspects. She was physically assaulted and restrained by the suspects prior to leaving the residence with stolen property.

The female was able to break free from her restraints and contacted a neighbor who subsequently contacted the Oxnard Police Department for assistance. Members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit responded to the residence and were able to quickly identify two possible suspects. The suspects were positively identified by the victim. Investigators, along with the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, were able to locate the suspects and take them into custody.

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796. 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: January 28, 2015 / 7:10 p.m.

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Motorcycle Safety Enforcement
DATE/TIME:	February 07, 2016 / 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Improving Motorcycle Safety Aim of Oxnard Police Department Operation

Careless motorists as well as riders get special scrutiny

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on Sunday, February 7, 2016, in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where motorcycle crashes occur. Officers will be looking for violations made by drivers and riders alike that can lead to motorcycle crashes. They will be cracking down on both those operating regular vehicles and motorcycles who are violating traffic safety laws.

Motorcycle fatalities jumped dramatically in California by over 28 percent from a decade low of 352 in 2010. In 2013, 453 motorcyclists lost their lives, which is at a 5 year high. California collision data reveals that primary causes of motorcycle-involved crashes include speeding, unsafe turning and impairment due to alcohol and other drugs by both riders and drivers alike.

Operations like this are aimed at curbing any more rises in motorcycle deaths and sending the numbers back downward. Over the course of the past three years, motorcycle involved collisions within the City of Oxnard have resulted in five fatal collisions and 102 injury collisions.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to make everyone aware of precautions that can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving motorcyclists. Motorcyclists and drivers are reminded to be safe and follow these safety tips:

Safety tips for riders – See and Be Seen:
·         Use your lane position to increase visibility; change lanes only when there is ample room
·         Match your speed to surrounding traffic
·         Always wear a DOT compliant helmet and brightly colored, protective clothing
·         Ride with lights on during daylight hours

Safety tips for drivers – Share the Road:
·         Look twice for motorcyclists, especially when entering the roadway, turning or changing lanes
·         Motorcyclist are allowed in HOV lanes unless prohibited by signage

Riders are urged to get training through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. Information and training locations are available at http://www.californiamotorcyclist.com/ or 1-877 RIDE 411 (1-877-743-3411).

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The message to all drivers and motorcyclists is: share in the responsibility and do your part by safely “sharing the road.”

DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 05, 2016 / 5:00 p.m.