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
DATE/TIME	March 21, 2012 at 11:04 a.m.
LOCATION	Seventh Street west of “C” Street
VICTIM	Male, 2 years old, Oxnard resident Name withheld
DRIVER	Larry Fryar, 65, Oxnard resident
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

On March 21, 2012, at about 11:04 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at Seventh Street west of “C” Street. Once on scene, officers found that an Isuzu, mini pick-up truck, driven by Larry Fryar, 65, struck a two-year-old boy (name withheld). The boy was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he died as a result of his injuries.
 
Preliminary investigation indicates that the pick-up was traveling eastbound on Seventh Street when the toddler suddenly ran into the street and into the path of the pick-up. The driver, Fryar, was unable to stop and struck the boy.   
 
There are no indications that Fryar was traveling at an unsafe speed nor are there indications that alcohol and/or drugs were a factor.
 
If anyone has information about this collision please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750.
 
The investigation is continuing.
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Officer Involved Shooting (update)
DATE/TIME:	08/22/2011 3 a.m.
LOCATION:	1900 block of N. “H” Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Bobby Oscar Basquez 25-year-old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Mónica Muñoz
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager/PIO (805) 385-7631

DETAILS:
On 08/22/2011 at 3 a.m. Oxnard PD officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance in the 1900 block of N. “H” Street in Oxnard. When the officers arrived they located a male in the courtyard of the apartment complex. The man ignored the officers’ commands to show his hands and as a result, several shots were fired and he was hit. The suspect sustained a minor gunshot wound. A gun was located at the scene.
 
The suspect is Bobby Oscar Basquez, a 25-year-old male from Oxnard. He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he received treatment. He was later cleared medically and booked into Ventura County Jail. Basquez is on parole and was released from prison in May of this year.
 
If anyone has any information about the incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7600 or Detective Erik Mora at (805) 385-7680.
 
 
DATE / TIME PREPARED:  08/22/2011 2 p.m. 
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Residential structure fire
DATE/TIME	March 19, 2012 2:40 a.m.
LOCATION	1500 East First Street, Oxnard
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On Monday, March 19, 2012 at about 2:40 a.m. Oxnard Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 1500 block of East First Street in Oxnard. Once on scene, first responders were told that an adult male was trapped inside. Firefighters and rescue personnel removed this victim from the residence and he was transported to the hospital. The victim died at the hospital. At this time, it is unknown what caused the fire. It is also unknown what caused the victim’s death. 
 
Additional information from the Oxnard Fire Department will be forthcoming.  
 
  
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint
DATE/TIME:	Friday, August 19, 2011 6:00 P.M. to 02:00 A.M.
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):
SUSPECT(S):
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Maria Pena, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting a multi-location sobriety and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2011, from 6:00 P.M. to 02:00 A.M.  The checkpoint will be held within the City of Oxnard and is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
 
The Oxnard Police Department is committed to improving traffic safety and reducing the number of alcohol related crashes to make our roadways and community safer.  We will continue to conduct DUI checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, and DUI warrant operations this year.    
 
How to Report a Drunk Driver
 

1. Call 911 and tell them you wish to report a suspected drunk driver.  **You do not have to give your name.
2. Give a complete description of the vehicle, such as make, model, color and license plate number.
3. Give the exact location of the vehicle, including the name of the road, cross streets and the direction they’re traveling.
4. Describe the manner in which the vehicle is being driven.
5. Do not try to stop the car or detain the driver.  Leave that to a law enforcement officer.

 
As a reminder, the fines, fees and attorney costs associated with a first time DUI conviction in Ventura County can reach over $10,000.  Driver’s license suspension and an increase in vehicle insurance premiums are also potential consequences.      
 
For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Maria Pena at (805) 385-7750 or via e-mail at mariapena@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	DUI/drivers license checkpoint
DATE/TIME	Friday, March 23, 2012 – 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard
CONTACT	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard PD targets impaired drivers with DUI/drivers license checkpoint
Driver sober or get pulled over
 

 (Oxnard, CA) The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/drivers license checkpoint on Friday, March 23, 2012 at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6 p.m. and 3 a.m. Checkpoints are located in areas that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest level of safety for officers and the public. 

 
Officers will contact drivers passing through the checkpoint looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Individuals caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, court probation and other expenses that can exceed $10,000.
 
All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. “Over the course of the past year, DUI collisions have claimed one life and resulted in 171 wrecks injuring 86 of our friends and neighbors in Oxnard,” said Senior Officer Jamie Brown of Oxnard PD.
 
This DUI/drivers license checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies and officers will be checking drivers for proper licensing. A major component of these checkpoints is the deterrent effect it has on those who might drive drunk or drug-impaired and bring about more awareness, encouraging everyone to use sober, designated drivers. 
 
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.
 
Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
 
Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911!
 
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Brandishing of a firearm
DATE/TIME:	08/04/11 1832 Hours
LOCATION:	Community Center Park-East  800 Hobson Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	S1-Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, shaved head, 5’ 8” tall, 200 lbs.
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Marostica (805) 486-6228 Michael.Marostica@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 8/4/11 at approximately 1832 hours, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to Community Center Park-East in reference to a subject brandishing a firearm. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who told them that he was at the park with a couple of friends when he was approached by a subject. The subject began a confrontation with the victim. During the confrontation the subject pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the victim.

The subject fled on foot and was seen by the victim entering a nearby residence in the 900 block of South “H” Street. Officers surrounded the residence and had the occupants exit the residence. None of the occupants were identified as the subject that had brandished the handgun at the victim.

Members of the Violent Crimes Unit responded and assisted in the investigation. A search warrant was obtained for the residence and a handgun, matching the one described by the victim, was located inside the residence. No suspects have been identified at this time and an investigation is continuing.

If anyone has information, they are encouraged to contact Det. Mike Marostica at (805) 486-6228 or remain anonymous and call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-TIPS.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Commercial robbery and assault with intent to commit rape
DATE/TIME	March 15, 2012 at 6:40 p.m.
LOCATION	800 block Wagon Wheel, Oxnard
VICTIM	Female, 65, name withheld pursuant to the law
PREPARED BY	Sergeant Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On March 15, 2012 at about 6:40 p.m., Oxnard PD officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Wagon Wheel Road regarding a robbery at Acu-Therapy. When officers arrived they found a 65-year-old woman who had been physically assaulted and robbed. The victim sustained injuries from the assault but did not receive medical treatment for her injuries.
 
The victim was inside the business when two Hispanic males entered her business and demanded money. The victim was held at knife point as the two suspects took money and some video equipment from inside the business. Both suspects were armed with weapons. One of the suspects left the business and fled on foot to a vehicle parked in the parking lot. The suspects’ car was a gray Honda or beige Infiniti four-door. The other suspect physically assaulted the female victim and threatened to rape her. The victim struggled with the suspect and he eventually ran out of the business to the car waiting in the parking lot. Both suspects drove away from the scene in towards the Highway 101.
 
The suspects are described as two Hispanic males. The first one is about 23-24, 5’5” bald, heavy build, wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans. The second suspect is about 23-24, 5’8” with a thin build wearing a black jacket.
 
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 or 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.
 
 
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multi Location Search Warrant
DATE/TIME:	08/04/11 1500 Hours
LOCATION:	Various locations in the City of Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	S1-17 year old Oxnard resident  S2- Adam Martinez, 21 year old Oxnard resident  S3- Nester Garcia, 21 year old Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Thomas (805) 385-7660 Michael.Thomas@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 8/3/11 and 8/4/11, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU), with the assistance of other department personnel, served search warrants at four residences located in the City of Oxnard.

The search warrants were a result of two rival gangs committing several acts of felony graffiti vandalism in the city over a two day period. The Vandalism was in excess of 300 square feet, costing over $5,000 to clean.

Three assault rifles, a shotgun, a small quantity of drugs, over a thousand dollars in cash, and numerous items of gang paraphernalia were seized during the search warrants. Additionally, three people were also arrested for various charges. Adam Martinez, a 21 year old Oxnard resident, was charged with possession of illegal assault weapons, Nester Garcia, a 21 year old Oxnard resident, was arrested for narcotics sales, and a 17 year old Oxnard resident was arrested for failing to register as a gang member.

 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Carjacking, pursuit, arrest
DATE/TIME	March 14, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
LOCATION	Patterson Road and Channel Islands Blvd.
VICTIM	25-year-old female, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Joey Ixta, 19
PREPARED BY	Detective Steve Funk steven.funk@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz (805) 385-7631  monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org

(Oxnard, CA) On March 7, 2012 at about 1:25 p.m. Oxnard PD officers received a call regarding a carjacking in the area of Haycox Elementary School at 5400 Perkins Road. The victim, a 25-year-old Oxnard resident, said she was picking up her 5-year-old son from school when two Hispanic males approached her and demanded her car by pushing her away from it. The victim’s vehicle is a 2002 black Nissan Sentra. The victim says both suspects got into her car and left northbound on Perkins Road and then westbound on Clara Street. The victim immediately notified the police. Officers checked the area but were not able to find the suspects or the stolen car. The victim and her son were not injured.
 
On March 14, 2012 at about 9:35 a.m. Oxnard PD officers received a call that the suspect vehicle was spotted in the area of Patterson Road and Channel Islands Boulevard near the McDonald’s restaurant in the city of Port Hueneme. Officers responded to the area and located the stolen Nissan. As officers attempted to pull the car over, the suspect immediately accelerated. Officers initiated a two minute pursuit where the suspect eventually ran into a curb and a stop sign at the corner of Pierwalk and Victoria Avenue. The suspect ran from the stolen Nissan but was caught a short distance away.
 
The suspect is Joey Ixta, 19. He was identified as the suspect who carjacked the Nissan on March 7. Ixta faces the following charges: carjacking, failure to yield, hit and run, and delaying and obstructing peace officers in the performance of their duties.
 
Anyone with further information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard P.D. 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. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
 
 
 

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of Oxnard PD Officer
DATE/TIME:	August 2, 2011 / 5 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	38-year-old female
SUSPECT(S):	Joe Tinoco Jr.
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	none
LOSS:	none
PREPARED BY:	Mónica Muñoz, Community Affairs Manager  (805) 385-7631 monica.munoz@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Asst. Chief Jason Benites  (805) 385-7626 jasonbenites@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Today Oxnard PD officer Joe Tinoco Jr. was arrested for 273.5 PC – domestic violence, 136.1 PC – false imprisonment and 273(a)(b) PC – endangering the welfare of a child. He will be booked into the Ventura County Jail at about
6:30 p.m. He is being held on $20,000 bond. Tinoco’s case is being handled by the Ventura County District Attorney’s office.

The incident which prompted the arrest occurred in Oxnard on July 31, 2011 between the hours of 10 p.m. and about 6 a.m. the next morning. Tinoco is accused of domestic violence against a 38-year-old resident of Oxnard. Her name will not be released as the identities of domestic violence victims are protected by law.

Officer Tinoco, 43, was hired by Oxnard PD in 1991 and is currently assigned as a School Resource Officer. He is now on administrative leave pending the result of this criminal case.