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News release – Homicide

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: May 10, 2015, 2:17 a.m.
LOCATION: 600 block of South Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard    
VICTIM(S): 29 year old, Hispanic male, Oxnard resident    
SUSPECT(S): Unknown Hispanic male    
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): Unknown dark colored vehicle
PREPARED BY: Commander Andrew Salinas, (805) 385-7756
andrew.salinas@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Miguel Serrato, (805) 385-7688
miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On May 10, 2015, at approximately 2:17 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a shooting victim call in the 600 block of South Oxnard Blvd.  Upon arrival, officers located a shooting victim in the west alley who was pronounced by paramedics.  It appears the victim died from an apparent gunshot wound.  The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification to a next of kin. 

 Preliminary investigation indicates several subjects were involved in a verbal argument in the west alley.  The verbal argument turned into a physical confrontation at which time the suspect shot the victim.  The suspect fled the scene in a dark colored vehicle.         
      
This is Oxnard’s fifth homicide of the year. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Miguel Serrato (805) 385-7688. 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: 
May 10, 2015, 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: Burglary and Forcible Sexual Assault of an 11-year old female
DATE/TIME: 9/2/2014 0150 hours
LOCATION: 2100 Block of Barnett Street, Oxnard
4900 Block of Rose Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM(S): Name Withheld-Victim of Sexual Assault-11 Years
SUSPECT(S): Luis Contreras, 18 Years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Sharon Giles, Investigative Services Bureau
(805) 385-7620, Sharon.Giles@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sr. Detective Dale McAlpine, Investigative Services Bureau
(805) 385-3921, Dale.McAlpine@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:  On September 2, 2014, at approximately 0150 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 4300 Block of Rose Avenue in the City of Oxnard reference a report of an 11-year old female being sexually assaulted. Upon their arrival, officers learned that a subject gained entry into the residence by cutting the screen to the window. Once inside the residence, the subject placed various pieces of property in a bag and then proceeded upstairs. The subject entered the bedroom belonging to the 11-year old female and her 6-year old brother. The subject approached the 11-year old victim who was sleeping and sexually assaulted her. The subject then fled the residence with the bag of stolen property from the residence.

 
As officers and investigators from the Family Protection Unit were on scene at the Rose Avenue location, another call for service was received from the area of the 2100 Block of Barnett Street. The reporting party on this call told police that a male subject entered their residence through an open window. Once inside, the subject stole a cell phone. The subject was confronted by the resident and fled. 
 
As additional officers responded to the neighborhood to assist, Oxnard Police Officer Rodney Spicer Jr. was checking the area and observed Luis Contreras, an 18-year old Oxnard resident, riding a bicycle in the neighborhood. Contreras matched the description of the subject that entered both residences. Officer Spicer detained Contreras and a subsequent investigation by investigators led to Contreras being arrested and booked at the Ventura County Jail for two counts of residential burglary and forcible sexual assault of a minor under 14 years of age. Contreras’ bail has been set at $500,000.
 
Detectives from the Family Protection Unit are still investigating the case as well as similar incidents that have occurred in south Oxnard in the past 12 months. We believe it is possible that there have been additional incidents such as these that have gone unreported by potential victims. We want to encourage anyone that has information about this incident or any related incidents to call the Oxnard Police at (805) 385-3921.  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:  September 2, 2014, 1100 hours


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Domestic Violence Incident Arrest 
DATE/TIME: 1-4-14; 0219 hours
LOCATION: 2400 block of Hemlock St., Oxnard
VICTIM(S): 24-year old female, Camarillo resident 
SUSPECT(S): Brandon Rene Guerra, 29-year old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY: Ofc. Derek Stephens
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Sgt. Sharon Giles 805-385-7620

DETAILS:
On 1-2-14 at approximately 2000 hours, officers were dispatched to a residence in north Oxnard regarding a domestic dispute involving a firearm. 
 
Officers contacted the 24-year old female and were told that the female’s ex-boyfriend, Brandon Rene Guerra, forced his way into her vehicle.  The victim said she was forced to drive around Oxnard against her will and later released.  The victim’s 4-year old son was also in the vehicle.  Guerra was said to be in possession of a handgun which he brandished, during the incident.
 
On 1-4-14, at approximately 0219 hours, officers located Guerra during a traffic stop in the 2400 block of Hemlock Street, and took him into custody without incident.  A replica handgun was located in the vehicle. 
 
Guerra was arrested for Kidnapping, 207(a) PC, Child endangerment, 273a(a) PC, Violation of a domestic violence restraining order 273.6 PC, Possession of a Firearm by an ex-felon, 29800(a)(1) PC, and Brandishing a firearm, 417(a)(2) PC.         
 
Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/4/14; 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: Fumigation Tent Burglary Arrest/Update
DATE/TIME: 10/25/13 
LOCATION: 1700 block of South Ventura Road
PREPARED BY: Detective Crystal Walker, (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Detective Crystal Walker, (805) 385-7668 or crystal.walker@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: On October 25, 2013 members of the Oxnard Police Department took Rigoverto Zamora, a 28-year-old Oxnard resident, into custody for a fumigation tent burglary that occurred in the 1700 block of South Ventura Road on 10/16/13.  According to detectives, Zamora is a suspect in several other fumigation tent burglaries in the City of Oxnard. 

 
Zamora was identified by video provided by the fumigation company.  Due to the use of surveillance as a deterrent, in this case, the company was directly responsible for Zamora’s arrest.  Fumigation companies have been partnering with Police and several are currently using surveillance methods as a deterrent.
 
While the arresting of Zamora closed this case for the Oxnard Police Department, residents are reminded to continue to be extra aware and vigilant.  To date this year, there have been a total of 27 such burglaries, with 22 between 04/28/13 and 10/28/13 —an average of one per week.  These burglaries have occurred throughout the city, with a higher concentration occurring in the Cal-Gisler, Kamala Durley Park, and Bartolo Square neighborhoods on the south end of Oxnard. 
 
Open and unlocked doors and windows have been the primary method and point of entry in almost half of the fumigation burglaries in Oxnard—most likely during the ventilation period of the process when homes have to force out air.  In other cases, however, doors and windows have been pried, smashed, or used bodily force to gain access.
 
There are a number of steps that residents can take to further protect themselves and their property.  The Oxnard Police Department encourages residents to remove small valuables such as money, jewelry, keys, personal documents, flat screen televisions and small electronics.  Residents are also encouraged to advise neighbors so they can be vigilant and help report suspicious people or activity during planned fumigation dates. Furthermore, residents can ask fumigators about installing alarms and sensors at jobs, such sensors can alert fumigators’ cellphones if anyone enters a tented building.
 
Help keep our homes and neighborhoods in Oxnard crime-free and safe.  If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740, or dial 911. Anonymous information and tips can also be made with the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805)385-8255.
 

 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  10/29/13, 1110 Hours


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:  211 PC, Robbery
DATE/TIME:  1-4-13, 0905 Hours
LOCATION:  3100 block Saviers Rd.
VICTIM(S):  1 male,1 female (Names withheld)
SUSPECT(S):  2 male suspects wearing masks
PREPARED BY:  Detective Jaime Miranda
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  

Detective Jose Velazquez 805-385-3982

jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:    On 1-4-13 at about 0905 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a check cashing business located in the 3100 block of Saviers Road reference a robbery that had just occurred. When Officers arrived they contacted the two victim employees in front of the business.
 
Officers learned that shortly after the two employees arrived at the business, two male suspects wearing masks forced their way into the business. The suspects then restrained both employees’ hands and took an undisclosed amount of cash before they fled the business.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jose Velazquez at (805) 385-3982.  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:  1-4-13, 1501 hours
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

AVOID THE 14 WINDS UP 17-DAY WINTER RUN, POSTS 183 DUI ARRESTS IN VENTURA COUNTY
DATE/TIME: 01/03/2013 
PREPARED BY: Randy Latimer, AVOID the 14 Coordinator, Sergeant Oxnard Police Department
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Randy Latimer, Sergeant Oxnard Police Department

DETAILS:AVOID THE 14 WINDS UP 17-DAY WINTER RUN, POSTS 183 DUI ARRESTS IN VENTURA COUNTY

Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over
Arrests are down by 28 percent in Avoid the 14’s 17-day winter crackdown on drunk drivers compared with last year’s campaign. It ended at midnight on January 1st.

The arrest total stood at 183 DUI suspects, compared with 254 last year, said Avoid the 14 coordinator Sgt. Randy Latimer of the Oxnard Police Department. One DUI-related fatality was reported by CHP.
“This decrease in arrests is hopefully a sign that people are finally getting the message that driving after drinking is a bad idea. We know that the enforcement and education efforts are working as we have seen DUI-related fatalities decrease over the years,” Latimer said.
The crackdown included a court sting, a 17-officer DUI task force, a warrant sweep, three sobriety checkpoints, maximum freeway enforcement by the CHP along with in-city DUI patrols in most communities.

Avoid campaigns throughout the state will hit the roads again for Super Bowl Sunday. They are funded by 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

INCIDENT: Shots fired from home  
DATE/TIME: January 2, 2013  
LOCATION: 2000 blk of Santa Lucia, Oxnard  
SUSPECT(S): Gonzalo Camacho, 35 years, Oxnard  
PREPARED BY: Ron Whitney, Commander  
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO: Ron Whitney		  

DETAILS: On January 2, 2013 at about 11:53 AM the Oxnard Police Department received a 911 hangup call from a residence in the 2000 block of Santa Lucia. Shortly thereafter, it was reported that shots were being fired from the same residence. Officers arrived, and heard shots being fired from the residence. Oxnard SWAT officers arrived, and attempted to communicate with the person(s) inside the residence using a loud speaker. At about 2:23 PM an individual came out of the residence, and at 2:26 PM the individual was arrested without incident. He has been identified as 35 year old Gonzalo Camacho. Investigators are currently on scene to determine what charges will be filed.


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:

Ventura County AVOID the 14 DUI Task Force Arrest Five in DUI Task Force Operation Overnight in Ventura
DATE/TIME: December 29, 2012 /9 pm to 3 am
LOCATION: City of Ventura
PREPARED BY: Randy Latimer, AVOID the 14 Coordinator
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant, Oxnard Police Department   805-385-7847  randy.latimer@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Ventura County AVOID the 14 DUI Task Force Arrest Five in DUI Task Force Operation Overnight in Ventura

 
Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over
 
Ventura, CA – The Winter Holiday Anti-DUI crackdown has resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments in Ventura County.
 
On December 29, 2012, from 9 pm to 3 am, officers from the Ventura County AVOID the 14 DUI Task Force conducted a DUI Saturation Patrol in the city of Ventura. Officers from Camarillo, Moorpark, Port Hueneme, Ojai, Oxnard, and CSUCI police departments, along with deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office participated in this operation.
 
As a result, task force members arrested five motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs with blood alcohol levels ranging between .17 and .13. One of the drivers was under 21 years old. Officers also conducted field sobriety tests on 32 drivers who were suspected of driving while impaired. In addition to the specific DUI investigations, officers made 89 traffic stops, issued 36 citations (five to drivers who were unlicensed), and towed one vehicle.
 
These types of operations will continue through New Year’s Eve.
 
Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911!  Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. DUI arrest data collection will continue through New Year’s Weekend, midnight Sunday, January 1, 2013.
 
 


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 and the Ventura County AVOID the 14 DUI Task Force Conduct Multiple DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints in Oxnard
DATE/TIME: December 28, 2012 / 9PM to 3AM
LOCATION: Multiple Oxnard Locations
PREPARED BY: Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		 Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant    randy.latimer@oxnardpd.org  (805) 385-7847

DETAILS: Oxnard, CA – The Winter Holiday Anti-DUI crackdown has resulted in a significant number of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special Avoid the 14 DUI deployments in Ventura County.
 
On December 28, 2012, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit and the Ventura County AVOID the 14 DUI Task Force conducted simultaneous DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints in the city of Oxnard. One of the checkpoints was set up in the southbound lanes of Ventura Road south of Devonshire Drive. It was staffed by Oxnard Police officers. The other was set up in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue south of Gonzales Road, and then moved to the southbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard south of Vineyard Avenue. This checkpoint was staffed by officers from Port Hueneme, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, and CSUCI police departments, and with deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office; all members of the AVOID the 14 DUI Task Force.
 
As a result of the checkpoints, 1268 motorists were contacted and provided with educational information related to the problem of DUI. Of the 1268 drivers contacted, seven (7) drivers were evaluated for being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and one (1) was arrested for DUI. Sixteen drivers were found to be driving with either suspended or revoked drivers licenses or had never been licensed. These drivers were cited and six (6) of their vehicles were impounded. One driver was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant.
 
“DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints have proven to be an effective deterrent in the campaign to reduce incidents involving impaired drivers,” said Avoid the 14 Task force Coordinator, Sergeant Randy Latimer of the Oxnard Police Department. “Since 2009, Oxnard has experienced an 18% reduction in DUI-related traffic collisions and this downward trend has been experienced throughout California.”
 
Officers throughout Ventura County will continue cracking down on DUI drivers in support of the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to stop impaired drivers and to save lives on our roadways.
 
On Saturday night, December 29, 2012, the AVOID the 14 DUI Task Force will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in Ventura. During this operation, officers from various agencies will work together scouring the city for impaired drivers. At the same time, the Thousand Oaks Police Department will host a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint within the city of Thousand Oaks. Both operations will begin at 9:00 PM and end at 3:00 AM. On Sunday, December 30, the AVOID the 14 DUI Task Force will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint in Ojai from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM. On New Year’s Eve, officers throughout the county will conduct DUI Saturation Patrols looking for impaired drivers.
 
Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911!  Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. DUI arrest data collection will continue through New Year’s Weekend, midnight Sunday, January 1, 2013.
 
 


Jeri Williams
Chief of Police		 Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:  Attempt Robbery and Stabbing
DATE/TIME:  12-27-12, approximately 2218 hours
LOCATION:  Cypress Park, 5500 Block of Cypress Road
VICTIM(S):  16-year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):  Male, 5-7, wearing dark clothing
WITNESS(ES):  None
PREPARED BY:  Marty Meyer, Commander
CONTACT PERSON &
CONTACT INFO:		  Marty Meyer, Commander
 martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 207-7078

DETAILS:

 On 12-27-12, at 2218 hours, a 16-year old male was dropped off in the Emergency Room at St. John’s Regional Medical Center. This subject advised he was at the Pleasant Valley Park located in the 5500 Block of Cypress Road when a male, 5-7, wearing dark clothing, demanded the victim’s property. The victim refused and was stabbed one time in the upper body. The suspect fled on foot.
 
The victim ultimately was transported to VCMC for treatment. His wounds were listed as minor.
 
The suspect is still outstanding.
 
Persons with information regarding this incident should contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. Persons wishing to remain anonymous should call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 or visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  12-28-12, 0049 hours