Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 12, 2013

CONTACT: Senior Officer Maria Pena, (805) 385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org
Sgt. Brian Woolley, (805) 385-7847, brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

AVOID THE 14 COUNTY DUI TASK FORCE IS CRACKING DOWN ON DRUNK DRIVERS
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

[Oxnard, CA]— This holiday season, Police, Sheriff and CHP will be out in force cracking down on drunk drivers throughout the region with aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement. From Dec. 13, 2013, to Jan. 1, 2014, state and local law enforcement will be watching for drunk drivers to help keep roads safe for holiday travelers.

The Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force will be aggressively looking fordrunk drivers this holiday season with plans in place for two DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints, a Multi-Agency Strike Team, over 20 local roving DUI Saturation Patrols, a DUI Warrant/Probation Sweep and a DUI Court Sting targeting suspended drivers who were ordered by the judge not to drive. (**See attached Schedule of Operations for the 20 Day Mobilization for dates and city locations)

The Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force is giving fair warning to all partygoers. “You’ll see us making plenty of stops during this highly visible enforcement period. If we suspect anyone is driving while intoxicated, officers will show zero tolerance for drunk driving,” said Chief Jeri Williams, Oxnard Police Department.
Unfortunately, the excitement and celebrations of the holiday season can lead to terrible decisions– and serious legal consequences.
Data shows that the holiday season is a particularly deadly time due to the increased number of drunk drivers on the roads, and every law enforcement agency in the county is prepared to stop and arrest any drunk driver they see to keep roads safe.
Nationally in the four years from 2007 to 2011 there were 4,169 people killed during the month of December in crashes that involved drivers with Blood Alcohol Concentrations (BAC) of .08% or higher. In California during those same five Decembers, 505 were killed and thousands seriously injured.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 32,367 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes across the nation in 2011, and 31 percent (9,878) of those fatalities occurred in drunk-driving-related crashes. Californians witnessed at total of 2,835 deaths with 774 killed in DUI crashes on their streets and highways.

“The December holiday season is the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ and we are going to keep our roads safe for travelers heading to visit friends and family,” said Chief Williams. “This holiday, we will show zero tolerance for impaired drivers on the road. If you choose to drive drunk, we will be looking for you, we will stop you, and you will be arrested.”

Drunk drivers often face jail time, the loss of their driver licenses, higher insurance rates, and dozens of other unanticipated expenses ranging from attorney fees, court costs, car towing and repairs, to lost wages due to time off from work. Even worse, a drunk driver can cause a traffic crash that claims someone’s life, or their own.
Please follow these tips to keep the holidays safe and happy:

·         Even one drink can impair your judgment and increase the risk of getting arrested for driving drunk—or worse, the risk of having a crash while driving.
·         If you will be drinking, do not plan on driving. Plan ahead; designate a sober driver before the party begins.
·         If you have been drinking, do not drive. Call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member or use public transportation. Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.
·         If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, and inaction could cost a life.

Remember, it is never safe to drink and drive: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force funding is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that reminds everyone: Report Drunk Drivers! Call 9-1-1.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Missing Person Update
DATE/TIME:	12/20/2013 0430 hrs.
LOCATION:	Entrada Drive/Briana Circle
MISSING PERSON:	Nicholas Penaloza, 19 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Robert Flinn, Sergeant Robert.Flinn@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7600

DETAILS: Missing person Nicholas Penaloza was located by officers this morning at 0430 hours. He was unharmed and transported back to his family.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-20-2013/ 0500 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suicidal Subject and Officer-Involved Shooting
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, 2/5/14 at approximately 12:25 PM
LOCATION:	Del Sol Park (Rose Avenue and Camino Del Sol – City of Oxnard)
INVOLVED PERSON:	42 year-old female Oxnard resident (name withheld)
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Kay (Jeff.Kay@oxnardpd.org) (805) 385-8174

DETAILS: This news release is a follow up from one that was released on Wednesday, 2/5/14.

Further investigation revealed that the suicidal woman who was shot by Oxnard Police Department officers on 2/5/14 in Del Sol Park was in possession of two replica firearms. The replica firearms that were involved in the incident are pictured below.

The Oxnard Police Department emphasizes that replica firearms are a hazard to public safety when brandished or used in a threatening manner. Persons who have information about this incident are encouraged to call Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 2/6/14 12:15 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Man arrested in beating and sexual assault of estranged wifeAssistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Man arrested in beating and sexual assault of estranged wife
DATE/TIME:	February 5, 2014 at 8:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	400 Block North “I” Street, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Joshua Aguilar, 27 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Adair, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7663, kevin.adair@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, Calif) – On February 5, 2014, at 11:00 A.M., investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit went to Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura to speak with a victim of domestic violence. The victim had injuries and she told investigators that her estranged husband, Joshua Aguilar had beat her and knocked her unconscious in front of their two small children and then sexually assaulted her.

Investigators arrested Joshua Aguilar, 27 from Oxnard on felony sexual assault charges, inflicting corporal injury on a spouse, threatening with intent to terrorize, false imprisonment, and wilful cruelty to a child. He is being held in Ventura County Jail with bail set at $500,000. Aguilar had previously been convicted on a domestic violence charge and served time in prison.

If anyone has information involving this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. Investigator Kevin Adair at (805) 385-7663. 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: 02/06/2014 @ 11:00 A.M.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision – Hit and Run
DATE/TIME:	February 21, 2014 / 1817 hours
LOCATION:	Channel Islands Boulevard near Circle Drive
PEDESTRIAN:	Adalberto Romero Deloa, 66 years, Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE 1 AND 2 :	Light-colored Pick-up Truck; Light-colored Sedan
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena (805) 385-7750 maria.pena@oxnardpd.org Traffic Officer Manuel Perez (805) 385-7750 manuel.perez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On February 21, 2014, at about 6:17 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the 500 block of East Channel Islands Boulevard in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian, Adalberto Romero Deloa, was crossing Channel Islands Boulevard near Circle Drive when he was struck by a light-colored truck that was traveling eastbound on Channel Islands Boulevard. The impact caused pedestrian Deloa to be thrown several feet and land in the roadway. According to witnesses, a second vehicle, described only as a light-colored sedan, also struck pedestrian Deloa while he was lying in the roadway. Both vehicles fled the scene of the collision without rendering aid or notifying emergency personnel.

Pedestrian Deloa was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery for his injuries. He is currently listed in critical condition.

It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena or Traffic Officer Manuel Perez at 805-385-7750. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit the website www.venturacountycrimestoppers.orgto 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:	Recovery of Stolen Property and Arrest
DATE/TIME:	March 5, 2014 / 1800 hours
LOCATION:	2200 block Natalie Place
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Richard Llamas, 23 years old Juvenile (name withheld) both Oxnard residents.
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Black 2005 Toyota Avalon
LOSS:	$3,000 loss in damages and property
PREPARED BY:	Detective Hannah Estrada
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	*Detective Hannah Estrada* Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Unit (805) 385-7687 hannah.estrada@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On 3/5/14, at approximately 1800 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a residential burglary in the 2200 block of Natalie Place. With the combined efforts of the victim and Oxnard Police officers, it was determined who was in possession of the stolen property. When police made contact with the suspects, theyfled in their vehicle at a high rate of speed, through a crowded parking lot. Stolen property was thrown from the vehicle as they fled. Both suspects were located at the residence, and a subsequent probation search was conducted. Additional stolen property was recovered inside a bedroom.

The driver was identified as Richard Llamas and the passenger was a male juvenile. Both suspects were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy. Llamas was additionally charged with reckless driving, delaying or obstructing an officer, and driving on a suspended license. Llamas was booked into Ventura County Main Jail. The male juvenile was additionally charged with possession of stolen property, and was lodged into Ventura County Juvenile Hall. The property was returned to the victims.

Persons with information regarding this crime are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and to submit a tip via text or e-mail. www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 3-6-14 / 0900 hrs

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:	02/21/14 2209 hours
LOCATION:	Courtland Street and Canterbury Way
VICTIM(S):	26 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 Martin Perez, (805) 385-7680 Martin.Perez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 02/21/14 at approximately 2209 hours, officers were dispatched to the area of Courtland Street and Canterbury Way regarding shots being heard in the area. When officers and EMS personnel arrived they located a male subject that was shot. The male subject died as a result of his injuries.

The subject was a 26 year old Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. This is Oxnard’s 2nd 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 Martin Perez at (805) 385-7680. 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.

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 Serious Injury Traffic Collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian
DATE/TIME:	4/22/14; 12:00AM
LOCATION:	Pleasant Valley Road @ Saviers Road
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld


SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White Toyota Corolla

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

DETAILS:

On April 22^th, 2014, at about 12:00 A.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Saviers roads in reference to a hit and run injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a white Toyota Corolla was travelling northbound on Saviers Road as the pedestrian was crossing Pleasant Valley Road. The vehicle struck the pedestrian causing the pedestrian to be thrown several feet and land in the roadway. The suspect vehicle was last seen travelling northbound on Saviers Road.

The pedestrian was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is currently listed in serious but stable condition.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

The investigation is continuing.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 22, 2014 at 0145 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of a Felon in Possession of a Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME:	February 25, 2014 1400 hrs.
LOCATION:	100 Block of N. Oxnard Blvd.
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	Jimmy Ornelas, 36 Years, Oxnard Resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Bill Crisostomo, Sergeant (805) 385-7600 bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On February 25, 2014, at approximately 1400 hrs, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) were working enhanced gang enforcement throughout the city due to a series of violent incidents. SEU Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Oxnard Blvd. and made contact with a passenger who initially provided a false name. During further investigation, the subject’s true name was found to be Jimmy Ornelas, a documented Los Angeles County gang member. It was also determined that Ornelas had an outstanding felony warrant. Ornelas was subsequently arrested for the warrant.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle, a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun was recovered from underneath a child safety seat. There were no children in the vehicle. Ornelas was later booked for his felony warrant, possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle, and felon in possesion of a firearm.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Brandishing of a firearm, Criminal Threats (Arrest)
DATE/TIME:	05-01-14 / 1709 Hours
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Commercial Ave, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	28 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hugo Cervantes, 25 year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Officer Mike Wood
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Mike Wood / Mike.Wood@OxnardPD.org

DETAILS:
On 05-01-14, at 1709 Hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a 911 call of fight involving a firearm in the 1300 block of Commercial Ave. Officers arrived on scene and learned this was a neighbor dispute where the suspect, Hugo Cervantes, had brandished a firearm towards the victim. During the incident, Cervantes threatened to kill the victim.

Officers contacted Cervantes and arrested him for 417(a)(2) PC (brandishing a deadly weapon) and 422 PC (criminal threats). The firearm allegedly used during the incident was also located at the scene and seized.

If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. at (805) 385-7600. 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:

05-01-14 at 2030 hours