Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	July 19, 2015 / 1700-0000 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at undisclosed locations within the city limits between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking driver’s for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind all drivers to think before you drive and if you choose to drink, don’t drive. In 2014, Oxnard Police officers arrested over 500 drivers for driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. Officers also investigated 174 alcohol-related collisions causing the tragic and preventable deaths of three people.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent. Nearly 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to The Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 18, 2015 / 1300 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member in possession of a (Firearm)
DATE/TIME:	08-12-15 / 1:34 PM
LOCATION:	1800 Block Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Manuel Guerra III, 31 year old, Port Hueneme resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer M. Perez
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer M. Perez (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On 8/12/15, at about 1334 hours, a traffic officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a male driver for a seatbelt violation. During search of the vehicle, a loaded .38 revolver was located inside of the vehicle. The driver is a documented gang member and is a prior convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing any guns.

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.

If anyone has further information about this incident, 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: 08-12-2015 / 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:	Robbery Victim Stabbed
DATE/TIME:	August 15, 2015 / 0248 hours
LOCATION:	1300 block East Channel Island Boulevard
VICTIM(S):	Jeffery Rodriguez, 28 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Five males and one female
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Tan colored vehicle
LOSS:	Personal property
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7600 edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:NEWS RELEASE

On 8/15/145 at approximately 0248 hours, an Oxnard Police Officer was patrolling the 1300 block of East Channel Island Boulevard when he noticed a suspicious tan vehicle illegally parked on the street. As the officer went to investigate, the officer observed several males run from the vehicle, and a female quickly drive the vehicle away from the scene. The officer then observed an assault victim laying on the sidewalk bleeding heavily. The victim had been stabbed numerous times and robbed. The officer rendered first aid and called for EMS. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical center with life threatening injuries.

If you witnessed this incident or have information to assist with the investigation, you are encouraged to call Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7600. You can also provide information anonymously by calling 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:August 15, 2015 at 0600 Hours

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 Department Receives Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention
DATE/TIME:	October 8, 2015
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department has been awarded a $275,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic related deaths and injuries. The Oxnard Police Department will use the funding as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to keep our roadways safe and improve the quality of life through both enforcement and education.

“We are grateful for the support we received from the State to maintain our commitment on traffic safety throughout Oxnard” said Police Chief Jeri Williams. “This critical funding allows us to continue our focus on distracted drivers, drunk and drugged driving, as well as our commitment to working with the public on an education campaign and moving towards our goal towards zero-traffic related deaths,” Williams added.

After falling dramatically between 2006 and 2010, the number of persons killed and injured in California traffic collisions saw slight increases in 2011 and 2012.    Particularly alarming are recent increases in pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, the growing dangers of distracting technologies, and the emergence of drug-impaired driving as a major problem. This grant funding will provide opportunities to combat these and other devastating problems such as drunk driving, speeding and crashes at intersections.

“Overall, California’s roadways are among the safest in the nation,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “But to meet future mobility, safety, and accessible transportation objectives, we have to reverse this recent trend in order to reach our common goal – zero deaths on our roadways. The Office of Traffic Safety and the Oxnard Police Department want to work with everyone to create a culture of traffic safety across the City of Oxnard and the state.”

Activities funded by the grant will include:
•              Educational presentations
•              DUI checkpoints
•              DUI saturation patrols
•              Motorcycle safety enforcement
•              Distracted driving enforcement
•              Speed, red light and stop sign enforcement
•              Seat belt and child safety seat enforcement
•              Pedestrian and bicycle safety and enforcement program
•              Warrant service operations targeting offenders with multiple DUI convictions
•              Compilation of DUI “Hot Sheets,” identifying worst-of-the-worst DUI offenders
•              Specialized DUI and drugged driving training such as Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), and Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE)
•              Court “sting” operations to cite individuals driving from DUI court after ignoring their license suspension or revocation
•              Stakeout operations to observe the “worst-of-the-worst” repeat DUI offender probationers with suspended or revoked driver licenses

Funding for this program is from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/08/15, 1000 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Gang Member in Possession of Loaded Handgun
DATE/TIME:	10-16-15 / 2300 Hours
LOCATION:	First Street at McKinley Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ernesto Viveros, 24 years, Oxnard resident Luis Aguilar, 19 years, Oxnard resident Arturo Suarez, 20 years, Oxnard resident Miguel Ruiz, 19 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Officer Todd Johnson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	todd.johnson@oxnardpd.org, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
On October 16, 2015, at approximately 2300 hours, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and K9 Unit were conducting gang enforcement near First Street and McKinley Street when officers attempted to contact a group of known gang members.

Ernesto Viveros was in possession of a loaded .40 caliber handgun and arrested. Several other subjects fled into a nearby yard. An area search was conducted and Arturo Suarez Jr, Luis Aguilar, and Miguel Ruiz were located hiding in surrounding yards. Suarez had outstanding warrants, Aguilar was arrested for gang injunction violations, and Ruiz was in violation of his probation.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and related violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Residents are reminded to report suspicious activity or otherwise witness crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 17, 2015 / 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:	Suspect arrested for kidnapping during traffic stop
DATE/TIME:	October 19, 2015 / 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	Saviers Rd. / Laurel St.
VICTIM(S):	Not disclosed
SUSPECT(S):	Alexander Baez (25 year old Oxnard resident)
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Tim Kelley
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Tim Kelley timothy.kelley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On October 19, 2015, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and K9 Unit were conducting gang enforcement near Saviers Road and Laurel Street. Officers conducted a traffic stop of a silver BMW X5 for a mechanical violation.

During the traffic stop the driver and front passenger of the car told the officers that the subject seated in the back seat, later identified as 25 year old Oxnard resident Alexander Baez, had jumped into their car while they were stopped at a stop sign. Neither one knew who Baez was. Baez ordered the driver to drive southbound on Saviers Rd. The driver complied with Baez fearing that he was possibly armed. As the officers were being given this information Baez attempted to flee from the vehicle. The officers gave chase and after a brief struggle were able to take Baez into custody. Baez is a documented gang member and has been served with the civil gang injunction. Baez is currently on probation and parole. Baez was arrested and charged with kidnapping, violation of a gang injunction, parole violation, resisting arrest, and was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. It is unknown what Baez’s motive was. Baez was not armed and neither victim was harmed during this incident.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and related violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Residents are reminded to report suspicious activity or otherwise witness crime.

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.