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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Officer Involved Shooting Update
DATE/TIME:	12/19/2010 @ 1524 hours – Sunday
LOCATION:	1200 Block Domingo Place, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Officer’s Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Bonifasio Victor Tafolla, 7/29/1985, Oxnard
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Major Crimes Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Sonia Sanchez (385-7663) soniasanchez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of possible shots fired inside a residence in the 1200 Block Domingo Place, Oxnard. Responding Officers encountered family members of Bonifasio Victor Tafolla outside the home. Bonifasio was inside the home with a firearm. He fired the weapon and was confronted by Officers who were standing outside the home. Shots were fired.

Bonifasio exited the home from a second floor window and was taken into custody by Officers without further incident. It appears that Bonifasio had sustained an injury to one of his hands from the shooting. The suspect was arrested and booked for assault with a deadly weapon and exhibiting a firearm in a threatening manner in the presence of a police officer. Investigators recovered several weapons from the residence.

The officer will be placed on administrative leave which is normal for such incidents.

An investigation is continuing.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

DETAILS: 

Oxnard Police is currently investigating a shooting that took place at approximately 5:20 a.m. in the area of Cedar St./G St. Preliminary information indicates that a 35-year old male was shot by unknown suspects with an undetermined firearm. As officers were responding to the scene, they learned that the victim was being transported in a private vehicle (BMW) to St. John’s Regional Medical Center, when the driver, a 32-year old female, became involved in an injury traffic collision with a Ford Focus at Fifth St./Rose Ave. The 50-year old male driver of the Ford sustained minor injuries and was transported to Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC). The shooting victim was also transported to VCMC and his condition is not known at this time. No further information is available at this time. A press release will be issued later by investigators once the investigation has further progressed.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Warrant Service
DATE/TIME:	12-13-10, 3:32 PM
LOCATION:	3300 block of Clinton Street
VICTIM(S):	None
SUSPECT(S):	Adair Dzul, 11-25-85, of Oxnard
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On 12/13/2010, at approximately 3:30 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were serving an arrest warrant at a home in the 3300 block of Clinton Street, Oxnard. Adair Dzul, the wanted subject, fled from the residence toward an alley behind the home. An Officer was standing in the alley when he observed Dzul open the rear gate in an attempt to escape. When Dzul saw the officer, he fled back into the residence leaving the rear gate open. As the officer attempted to follow Dzul, but not yet making entry into the rear yard of the residence, he was confronted by two pit-bull dogs. The officer was still in the alley when the dogs quickly advanced at him in a very aggressive manner. The officer retreated, but the dogs continued to charge at him. The officer removed his service weapon and fired two rounds, striking each dog once in an attempt to stop their aggressive attack. One of the dogs was deceased at the scene. The other dog was taken by Oxnard Animal Safety Officers for medical treatment. Dzul surrendered to officers and was booked into the Ventura County Jail for the arrest warrant.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	12-16-2010 0513 Hours
LOCATION:	1300 to 1400 block of South G Street, Oxnard CA.
VICTIM(S):	Fidencio Hernandez 35yrs, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	Adrian Mendoza 33yrs, Oxnard Resident Dawn Magallanes 32yrs, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Alex Arnett
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Alex Arnett 486-6297 alex.arnett@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-16-10, at approximately 0500 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to Fifth Street and Rose Avenue for a traffic collision. While investigating the incident, the officers learned that the above listed subjects were victims of a shooting which occurred in the 1300 to 1400 block of South G Street. The vehicle, which was being driven by Magallanes, was transporting victim Hernandez to the hospital when she became involved in the traffic collision. The other passenger, Adrian Mendoza, suffered minor injuries as a result of the collision, as was the 50-year old male driver of the other vehicle. Magallanes was subsequently arrested and charged with felony driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in injury. Hernandez was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his face. The injury is not life threatening.

Investigators are still trying to determine if the shooting was gang related.

An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Alex Arnett at (805) 486-6297, or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Santa to the Sea Half Marathon
DATE/TIME:	Sunday, December 12th, 2010 0800-1200
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

The Third Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is scheduled for this Sunday morning, December 12th. The race starts at 8:00 A.M. in front of Santa on Ventura Boulevard and travels through the City of Oxnard where it ends at the finish line next to Marine Emporium Landing located at 3600 South Harbor Boulevard. Over 1,300 runners will be participating in this year’s race.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling the traffic control along the race course and motorists should expect significant delays at several intersections in the city. These intersections include Rice Avenue at Sturgis Road, Rose Avenue at Camino Del Sol, Fifth Street at Hobson Way, Ventura Road at Ninth Street, Wooley Road at Patterson Road, Victoria Avenue at Wooley Road, and Harbor Boulevard at Wooley Road. Motorists wishing to travel northbound and southbound in the city are encouraged to use Oxnard Boulevard as it will not be affected by the race. All of the roadways are expected to be re-opened by 12:00 P.M.

For any questions related to the race or traffic flow during the race, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Sexual Battery
DATE/TIME:	12/8/2010 0813 Hours
LOCATION:	Roosevelt Avenue and Colonia Road
VICTIM(S):	Name withheld per 293 PC 25 year old female Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Rios, Martin Hernandez (DOB 8-28-90) 20 year-old, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Denise Shadinger
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Denise Shadinger: 385-7662 deniseshadinger@oxnardpd.org Detective Rachel Burr: 385-7609 (Spanish Speaking) rachelburr@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12/8/2010, at 0813 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the call of a sexual battery in the area of Roosevelt Avenue and Colonia Road. The victim and several witnesses chased the suspect in the neighborhood, but lost him before the police arrived. A perimeter was established and the area was searched. Officers located the suspect’s clothing and a cellular phone.

After follow-up investigation the suspect was identified as Martin Hernandez Rios, an Oxnard resident. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department made contact with Rios’ family. Rios’ family members brought him to the Oxnard Police Department around noon. Rios was ultimately arrested for the sexual battery. Rios is currently on probation for a 2010 arrest.

If anyone witnessed the incident in the area of Roosevelt Avenue and Colonia Road; or feels they may have been a victim of a similar crime in that area, please contact Detective Denise Shadinger at 385-7662 or Detective Rachel Burr at 385-7609.

The booking photo of the suspect is being withheld until investigators attempt to locate additional witnesses or victims.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a Gun
DATE/TIME:	12-6-2010 at 6:20 P.M.
LOCATION:	300 block Cordova Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	27 Year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	S-1: H/M 24 years, 5’7, 150 lbs, Wearing a Dark colored baseball hat, gray or white shirt and blue jeans. S-2: H/M 24 years, 6’0, 200lbs, wearing a Black baseball hat, black shirt, black pants Veh: White, Unknown year Honda 4 Door Compact
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Detective Ed Baldwin
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Charles Buttell 385-7665 CharlesButtell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-6-2010, at approximately 1820 hours, officers responded to the 300 Block of Cordova Street concerning a robbery with a gun that had just occurred. They contacted the victim who told them that he exited his truck and was confronted by two suspects. The suspects had exited a white Honda 4 door vehicle. The two suspects confronted him and initially asked for money. When the victim refused, one suspect pulled out an unknown type firearm and demanded the suspect give him all of his money. The second suspect took the victim’s cash and cellular phone. Both suspects fled in the vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Oxnard Police Department or the Violent Crimes Hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477)

The investigation is continuing.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Coin-laundry burglary arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 7, 2010 11:30 AM
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Edgewood Way
VICTIM(S):	Several coin-laundry companies throughout Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Arenas (DOB 11-18-86) 24 year-old, Oxnard resident Photos attached page 2
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Luis Mancha (805) 385-7664 luismancha@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-7-10 at around 11:30 this morning investigators from the Oxnard Police Department served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Edgewood Way. This warrant was in reference to several coin-laundry burglaries in the area.

Oxnard is experiencing an increase in coin-laundry burglaries. Several properties have installed surveillance equipment to video the crimes taking place. This is what happened prior to the arrest warrant today; investigators received surveillance footage from recent burglaries and identified the suspect within days.

During the search warrant stolen property was recovered. The suspect was arrested and charged with 2 counts burglary. Surveillance and booking photos below.

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery, Assault with a Deadly weapon, Conspiracy to commit Robbery, False imprisonment
DATE/TIME:	12-3-2010 at 10:16 P.M.
LOCATION:	Fairbourne Pl./Perkins Rd
VICTIM(S):	37 Year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	17 Year old Oxnard Juvenile, Juan Manuel Elizarradas, 20 year old Oxnard Resident Enrique Lozano, 20 year old Oxnard Resident Juan Diego Orozco, 19 year old Oxnard Resident Cesar Ochoa, 26 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Ed Baldwin
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia 385-7688 rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-3-2010 at approximately 2215 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a Robbery that had just occurred in the area of Fairbourne Lane and Perkins Road. Officers arrived soon after the call and the victim told him that he was robbed by 4 subjects who eventually fled in a dark colored SUV. The victim was able to provide a partial license plate for the suspect vehicle.

Motor Officer Jeremy Nodine observed a vehicle matching that description in the area of Saviers road and Bard road. That vehicle was found to have 5 subjects matching the description of the suspects. During the investigation four of those subjects were positively identified by the victim and the victim’s property was located in the vehicle.

All subjects in the vehicle were arrested for the various charges. The victim’s name is not being released at this time as it is an on-going investigation and the victim’s is in fear of retaliation.

It is believed that these individuals were also involved in several additional robberies that were unreported. If you or someone you know was the victim of a robbery please contact the Oxnard Police Department or the Violent crimes hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Roger Garcia at 385-7688 or email at rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org.

Enrique Lozano

Juan Orozco

Cesar Ochoa

Juan Elizarraras

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

DETAILS: 

Officers are on scene of an injury traffic collision in the area of Rose Avenue and Cesar Chavez Drive. One vehicle was overturned and both parties were transported to St. Johns Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Oxnard Police Department traffic unit is handling the investigation. Southbound Rose Avenue from Gonzales Road will be closed for the next 30 minutes. There is considerable slowing in the northbound lanes of traffic.