Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME:	January 13, 2015 / 0700-1000 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Derek Miller, Traffic Officer (805) 385-7749 derek.miller@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
As school is now back in session after the holiday break and students are again traveling to and from school on the city’s streets, the Oxnard Police Department wants to place an emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle safety. The safe travel of pedestrians and bicyclists on our city’s roadways is everyone’s responsibility. Certain precautions 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 wear an appropriate helmet at all times to minimize injuries in the case of a collision or fall. Tragically, 95 children under the age of 14 were killed in traffic related crashes in California in 2012.

This morning, January 13^th, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a pedestrian and bicycle safety operation in the area of Oxnard Boulevard and Gonzales Road between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Both uniformed and undercover officers participated in this operation which specifically focused on violations related to pedestrian and bicycle safety.

During the operation, officers issued 25 citations to pedestrians who illegally trespassed by crossing over the railroad tracks in areas where such crossing is dangerous and prohibited. Three citations were issued to bicyclists and skateboarders for not wearing a helmet. Pedestrians are reminded and encouraged to only cross railroad tracks where prohibited and when safe. Bicyclists and skateboarders, under the age of 18, are reminded that they are required by law to wear a helmet while riding.

Funding for this operation was 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: January 13, 2015 / 2000 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Theft from vehicle
DATE/TIME:	05/15/14; 0221 Hours
LOCATION:	Roderick Avenue at Carty Drive
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard Residents
SUSPECT(S):	Victor Vaca, 20 year old, Oxnard resident Jesse Gomez, 19 year old, Oxnard resident Diego Cruz, 19 year old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	none
PREPARED BY:	Mike Thomas, Police Officer
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:
On 05/15/14 at approximately 0221 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to the area of Roderick Avenue and Carty Drive in Oxnard reference an auto burglary in progress.

Officers arrived and located the three suspects in the area, who matched the description provided by a witness. It was learned the suspects were walking on Roderick Avenue checking for vehicles with unlocked doors. The suspects found several vehicle doors unlocked and began removing property from one of them, just prior to the Police arriving.

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 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: 05/15/14 0700 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Suspicious Death (Update Release)
DATE/TIME:	June 3, 2014 / 2320 Hours
LOCATION:	Wooley Road @ Richmond Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Carlos Marrero Alvarado, 49 years, Oxnard Resident
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:
On June 3, 2014, at approximately 11:20 P.M., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call for service related to a man down in the area of Wooley Road and Richmond Avenue. They arrived on scene and found an unconscious male subject lying near the roadway. Emergency medical personnel also responded, but unfortunately the male victim was determined to be deceased.

The Oxnard Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this death. An autopsy examination is scheduled to take place on June 4, 2014.

Update:
On June 4, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s office conducted an autopsy on victim Carlos Marrero Alvarado. The results of the examination revealed that victim Alvarado died as a result of injuries consistent with a traffic collision. The Oxnard Police Department is now investigating this incident as a hit and run collision as the vehicle involved fled the scene. It is unknown what time the collision occurred.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749, or the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477, http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Armed Robbery with a Handgun
DATE/TIME:	05-09-14 / 2049 hours
LOCATION:	Union 76 Gas Station, 3650 Saviers Rd.
VICTIM(S):	Male clerk at the business, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown race male, 19-20 years, 6-0, Thin build, wearing a black raiders baseball style hat, blue and white Dodgers jacket, black pants, black ski mask, and black gloves, armed with a semi-automatic handgun.
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jack Kujawa, 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Unit, 385-7600

DETAILS: On the above date and time Oxnard PD patrol officers responded to the Union 76 Gas Station at 3650 Saviers Rd. regarding an armed robbery with a handgun that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned that the above described suspect had entered the business, brandished a handgun at the clerk, and demanded cash. The suspect fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash to a vehicle driven by a second suspect. The suspect vehicle was last seen northbound on Samuel Ave. The suspect vehicle was described as a small dark SUV. There was no description on the driver.

If anyone has any information related to this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. 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

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing/Domestic Violence Arrest
DATE/TIME:	September 2, 2014 / 7:14 PM
LOCATION:	2^nd Street & B Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	43 year old male, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Rosario Nunez (63 years), Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Jon Keller

DETAILS:

On Tuesday, September 02, 2014, Oxnard Police responded to a stabbing victim near the intersection of 2^ndStreet and B Street. Upon arrival, an adult male victim was found outside a motorhome. The victim had been stabbed once in the back and was transported to VCMC where he is listed in stable condition. Rosario Nunez, the suspect, was arrested at the scene and booked into County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence. It appears this incident stemmed from a domestic dispute involving the two individuals.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has additional information, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7605.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 2, 2014 / 10:00 PM

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Independence Day Weekend Avoid the 14 Ventura County DUI Enforcement Results
DATE/TIME:	July 8, 2014
LOCATION:	County of Ventura
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator, (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The Independence Day Weekend Anti-DUI crackdown is reporting DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments in Ventura County.

Over the four-day July 4^th holiday weekend, officers representing 14 Ventura County law enforcement agencies arrested 46 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol, two drivers for drug impairment and two drivers for driving while under the influence of both alcohol and drugs. An additional five individuals were arrested for outstanding DUI related arrest warrants. There were no alcohol-involved fatalities reported and only one person sustained injuries from a DUI related collision that occurred in the City of Port Hueneme.

Law enforcement officials will be conducting more Avoid Anti-DUI efforts throughout Ventura County during the 18 day summer campaign starting August 15^th and ending after Labor Day weekend.

Ventura County Avoid the 14 encourages all motorists to watch and report impaired drivers: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1! Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

EVENT:	Oxnard Police Department Memorial Ceremony
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, May 14, 2014 / 10:30-11:00am
LOCATION:	251 South “C” Street, Oxnard CA
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager, (805)385-7631 or miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Marc Amon, (805) 385-8300, Marc.Amon@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On Wednesday, May 14, 2014, The City of Oxnard and the Oxnard Police Department welcome you to the 15^th annual Police Memorial Ceremony starting promptly at 10:30 a.m. The 30-minute ceremony will occur in front of the Public Safety Building, at Third and C Streets, Downtown Oxnard.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as Police Week, honoring those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

In Oxnard, the City and Police Department pay tribute to honor our own fallen—our seven Oxnard Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since our city’s founding. The ceremony will include a 21-gun salute, the rider-less horse, and a final song by the Oxnard High School Choir.

Our fallen Officers are:

Deputy Constable Andrew M. McNaughton
Constable William E. Kelley
Officer Albert Gasperetti
Officer Frederick J. Clark
Senior Officer John Adair
Officer James E. O’Brien
Officer James R. Jensen, Jr.

For further information, contact Sergeant Marc Amon, at (805) 385-8300, or marc.amon@oxnardpd.org.

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:	6/2/14; 2030 hours
LOCATION:	3600 Block of Saviers Road

SUSPECT(S):	White Male, 30-40 years old, wearing a black ski mask, gray hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, in possession of a dark grey or black handgun


LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETAILS:

At approximately 2030 hours, officers responded to the business in the 3600 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 eastbound towards Samuel Avenue. 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 .

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 6-2-14 / 2230 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempted Murder / Shooting
DATE/TIME:	November 22, 2014 / 2020 hours
LOCATION:	Cooper Road and McKinley Avenue
VICTIM(S):	16-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Carlos Guzman, 19-year old Oxnard resident Enrique Castellanos, 22-year old Oxnard resident German Librado, 20-year old Oxnard resident Diego Guerrero, 27-year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Withheld
LOSS:	Withheld
PREPARED BY:	Detective Scott Coe, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7796, scott.coe@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff Long, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 486-6506, jeff.long@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

(OXNARD, California) – On November 23, 2014, at approximately 2020 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit were in the area of Cooper Road and McKinley Avenue when they observed two people confronting a group of people standing in front of a business. During the confrontation one of the two subjects began shooting at the other group with a handgun. Both subjects fled the area to an awaiting vehicle.

Officers stopped the vehicle in the area of Donlon Avenue and Driffil Boulevard after a short vehicle pursuit. Four subjects fled from the vehicle on foot. Officers apprehended 19-year old Carlos Guzman, 22-year old Enrique Castellanos, 20-year German Librado and 27-year old Diego Guerrero all Oxnard residents. A loaded handgun was recovered in the area where the subjects were apprehended.

Officers believed a fifth subject may have been involved in the incident and searched the area with the assistance of the Ventura Sheriff Department’s helicopter. Officers did not locate the outstanding suspect.

At approximately 2204 hours, a 16-year old Oxnard resident arrived at the Ventura County Medical Center suffering from two gunshot wounds to his upper body. His wounds were non-life threatening.

Persons with additional information are encouraged to call Detective Jeff Long at (805) 486-6506. 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 e-mail.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: November 23, 2014 1:00 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:	Oxnard Police hosting next Crime Prevention Seminar in partnership with Mexican Consulate, next week
DATE/TIME:	June 19, 2014 / 6:00-7:30pm
LOCATION:	Juan Soria School, 3101 Dunkirk Dr. Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: In our on-going effort to inform, engage, and empower the residents of Oxnard on crime activity and crime prevention information, the Oxnard Police Department is hosting our third crime prevention seminar next Thursday, June 19, 2014 – in partnership with the Mexican Consulate of Oxnard. These seminars are led by Crime Prevention and Crime Free Coordinator, Detective Crystal Walker.

This series of seminars builds on our Department’s Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, which was launched by Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams at the start of the year to empower residents to be partners in public safety and address the increases in property crime citywide – and will focus on children safety, from birth to 18 years old. Topics will include cyber safety, bullying, infant safety, activity resources, and more.

“We are happy to work with our friends and partners at the Mexican Consulate office here in Oxnard. They have been a great support, and outstanding partners in public safety,” said Chief Jeri Williams. “Given the end of the school year, it is important to inform and educate ourselves on the safety and crime prevention for children, youth, and everyone in our community,” Williams added.

These free community seminars are bilingual to engage our diverse community – and will also feature special guests and demonstrations. For those who are interested and not able to attend, we will be recording this presentation and making it available on our website for people to watch at their convenience.

“We encourage community members to attend, bring your questions, share your concerns – and become empowered” said Detective Crystal Walker

Space is limited! To make a reservation, contact Detective Walker at (805)385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 06-13-14/ 1:00pm