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

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Fatal Traffic Collision (Vehicle Versus Bicylist)
DATE/TIME:	5-12-14 / 1028 Hours
LOCATION:	“A” Street at Deodar Avenue
PARTY 1:	Magsie Polito, 75 years, Newbury Park resident
VEHICLE 1:	Silver 2012 Lexus RX350
PARTY 2:	Male, 63 years, name withheld pending notification of next of kin
VEHICLE 2:	Silver mountin bike
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847, brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Maria Pena, (805) 385-7750, maria.pena@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 5-12-14, at 1028 hours, officers and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of “A” Street and Deodar Avenue reference an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and bicylist.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the silver Lexus RX350 driven by Magsie Polito was traveling westbound on Deodar Avenue from Oxnard Boulevard. As the vehicle crossed “A” Street it collided with the male bicyclist. The male was ejected from the bicycle.

Responding EMS personnel attempted to resuscitate the bicyclist but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Excessive speed was not a factor in this collision.

Persons with informaiton regarding this collision should contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750.

The investigation is continuing.

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:	6/27/14 1825 hours
LOCATION:	2100 block of North Ventura Rd, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	42 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown male subject
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Mike Gregson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 or alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On June 27, 2014, at approximately 1825 hours, officers responded to a stabbing victim in the area of the 2100 block of North Ventura Road. Upon arrival they found the victim suffering from stab wounds to the abdomen and lower body. The victim was rushed to Ventura County Medical Center where he underwent surgery. The victim is currently listed in stable condition.

The suspect was described as a male subject who fled the area on foot.

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).

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/27/14 2200 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 to Deploy Additional Officers for DUI Enforcement During World Cup Soccer Games
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, June 29, 2014
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On Sunday, June 29^th, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will deploy additional officers who will conduct DUI enforcement during and after the scheduled World Cup soccer games.

The Oxnard Police Department wants fans to enjoy the games but think responsibly to avoid driving while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.

Nationally in 2012, alcohol-impaired driving crashes took 10,322 lives. Californians witnessed 802 deaths in DUI crashes on their streets and highways. These crashes were 31 percent more likely to occur on weekends than on weekdays.

As a reminder, the fees and fines for a DUI conviction can be $10,000 or more. It can also lead to a suspended driver’s license and increased vehicle insurance premiums.

This added enforcement will be funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6/28/14, 1200 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stolen Vehicle/Possession of Narcotics for Sale
DATE/TIME:	7/4/14 12:01 a.m.
LOCATION:	“C” Street/Elm Street
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld, State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Marco Antonio Garcia, 30 year old resident of Oxnard Reina Nichole Gallardo, 26 year old resident of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Officer Garrett Knowles, (805) 385-7600 Garrett.knowles@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Garrett Knowles, (805) 385-7600 Garrett.knowles@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On 07/04/14, at approximately 12:01 a.m., officers observed a stolen 1992 Honda Civic, with two occupants, driving southbound on “C” Street. A traffic stop was conducted and both occupants were taken into custody.

During the investigation, a large amount of narcotics was located on both occupants. It is believed that both subjects were in possession of the narcotics with the intent to distribute. In addition, narcotic paraphernalia was also located inside of the vehicle.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Officer Garrett Knowles at (805) 385-7600. 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: 7/4/14 6:45 a.m.