Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Theft of gasoline
DATE/TIME:	06-24-2011/ 0430 hours
LOCATION:	1060 South J. Street (76 Gas station)
VICTIM(S):	Wooley Gas
SUSPECT(S):	Pina, Juan
WITNESS(ES):	Oxnard Police Department
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	White 1998 Ford Sedan CA license #6AHN993
LOSS:	Over 1000 gallons Super Premium unleaded gasoline
PREPARED BY:	Officer Brandon Stevens
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Officer Brandon Stevens, 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 06-24-2011 Officers observed Juan Pina as he attempted to steal over 100 gallons of gasoline. Pina was using an electric pump to siphon gasoline from the underground storage tanks into a large water storage container inside of his vehicle. There have been at least five similar thefts from the same location over the last 30 days. The Oxnard Fire Department is currently on scene handling the vehicle as a Haz-Mat situation. The property of Wooley Gas is the only area affected while the Haz-Mat team continues their investigation.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Sobriety and driver's license checkpoint – RESULTS
DATE/TIME	January 28, 2012  7 p.m. to 3 a.m.
LOCATION	Oxnard
CONTACT	Senior Officer Jamie Brown 805-385-7749

 

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted two sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints on January 28, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.   
 
The first checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Channel Islands Blvd at “M” St. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Harbor Boulevard at Fifth Street.
 
Officers screened 594 motorists who passed through the checkpoints. Officers conducted five DUI investigations that lead to the arrest of two drivers for DUI.  
 
Seventeen drivers were issued citations for various drivers’ license violations. Fivevehicles were towed.  Thirteen drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license and four drivers were cited for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license.
 
The Oxnard PD will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations this year. These DUI operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. We also remind you that if you see an impaired driver – dial 911.
 
The checkpoints are funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration.
 
For any questions related to DUI and traffic enforcement, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at [email protected].
 

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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:	Multiple Armed Robberies
DATE/TIME:	6/23/11 0450 hours and 0540 hours
LOCATION:	1500 Block Graves Ave. and 1900 Block North “C” Street
VICTIM(S):	Names withheld, Oxnard residents
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male, 20-27 years old, 5’5, heavy build, short buzzed haircut.
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
LOSS:	Cellular phones, US Currency
PREPARED BY:	Det. Ed Baldwin
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 or [email protected]

DETAILS:
 
On 6-23-2011 in the early morning hours two separate armed robberies had occurred. The first one was in the 1500 Block of Graves Avenue. The victim was approached from behind and the suspect demanded all of their property. The suspect was possibly in possession of a shotgun. The second robbery occurred in the 1900 Block of North “C” street. In this incident the suspect was also possibly in possession of a shotgun.

During the investigation the suspect descriptions were similar. It is unknown if they were committed by the same suspect. The first robbery was reported shortly after the incident however the second robbery victim waited a significant amount of time before reporting the crime.

The public is reminded to always be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious behavior or activities to the police as soon as possible. Delays in reporting incidents greatly reduce the chances that a suspect will be located fleeing the scene.

If you have any additional information regarding these incidents or any other robberies, please contact Detective Steven Funk or you may also 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).

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Bank robbery – Citibank
DATE/TIME	January 25, 2012 at 11:51 a.m.
LOCATION	2900 block of Saviers Road
SUSPECT(S):	White or light-skinned Hispanic male; late 50’s, grey hair, grey mustache, 5’10” 200 lbs.
SUSPECT VEHICLE	Dark box-shaped vehicle
PREPARED BY	Detective Jose Velazquez
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

On January 25, 2012, at about 11:51 a.m., a male suspect entered the Citibank located in the 2900 block of Saviers Road. The suspect approached the teller window and handed him a note that demanded money and stated he was armed. The teller handed an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect.  The suspect fled the bank in a southern direction. The suspect possibly fled in a dark “box” shaped vehicle.      
 
Oxnard police officers and investigators responded and interviewed several witnesses.  FBI agents also assisted in the investigation. Investigators are currently working several leads. 
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD 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:	Theft from vehicle
DATE/TIME:	6/22/11 2203 hours
LOCATION:	1100 block of Patricia St.
VICTIM(S):	withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Raymond Osuna 22 yrs, 17 yr old male juvenile, both of Oxnard
WITNESS(ES):	withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	none
LOSS:	Woman’s purse containing misc. items
PREPARED BY:	Officer R. Holguin
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Estrada at 805-385-7687

DETAILS:

On 6/22/11 at 10:00pm, an Oxnard resident was driving home and saw two subjects, Raymond Osuna and a 17 yr old male, walking at 1100 block of Patricia St. The resident saw Osuna walking on the sidewalk while the juvenile was walking on the street. Osuna was acting as a look-out while the juvenile was pulling on the door handles of at least 6 parked vehicles. The subjects found an unlocked vehicle. The juvenile reached into the vehicle, took a woman’s purse and both suspects fled prior to police arriving.

The resident continued to search the surrounding residential area and found the subjects. The police were called and the two subjects were detained in the area of Ventura Road and Devonshire Dr. The witness positively identified both subjects during an in-field show-up. Both Osuna and the juvenile were arrested for 182 PC Conspiracy (felony) and 484 PC Petty Theft (misdemeanor).

Residents are encouraged to call the police when they see suspicious activity. If you see suspicious persons or activity call the Oxnard Police Department. You may remain anonymous if you wish. The police also remind everyone not to leave valuables in plain view in their automobiles, and to lock their car doors.

Additional witnesses are asked to contact Detective Estrada at 805-385-7687.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Home invasion robbery
DATE/TIME	January 20, 2012 at about 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION	2300 block of El Cajon Way, Oxnard
VICTIM	Male, 28, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S)	Suspect #1: Hispanic male, late 20’s to early 30’s, 5-6, 160 lbs. medium complexion, white shirt with a mustache. Suspect #2: Hispanic male, late 20’s to early 30’s, 5-6, 160 lbs. burgundy shirt and clean shaven.
PREPARED BY	Detective Steven F. Funk (805) 385-7796
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

 

On January 20, 2012 a man reported to the Oxnard Police that he was the victim of a home invasion robbery. The victim said the crime occurred at about 10 a.m. at his home on El Cajon Way. When he answered a knock at his front door, two Hispanic males threatened him with a handgun; forcing him inside the house. The two suspects tied the victim’s arms and legs and covered his head with a piece of clothing so he could not see.  
 
The victim said the two suspects ransacked his home; taking several electronic items and cash. The suspects left through the front door but the victim doesn’t know which way they went. No suspect vehicle was observed. The victim was not injured.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796. 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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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/20/12 3:50 p.m.
 

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Bicycle Registration Available at Oxnard Police Department
DATE/TIME:	06/21/11, 1809 hours
LOCATION:	Oxnard Police Department 251 So. “C” Street, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	N/A
SUSPECT(S):	N/A
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	C. Walker #4970
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sr. Ofc. Daniel Casson or Ofc. Crystal Walker, (805) 385-7600

DETAILS:
 
Oxnard Police Department now offers bicycle registration. Bicycle registration will be available at the front desk of the Oxnard Police Department, free to the public.

To register your bicycle you will need to bring the following information: Owner name, address, city, zip, home phone, school (if applicable), serial number, make, model, type, color, wheel size and frame size. There is no need to bring your bicycle to register it.

This service is being offered in response to excessive bicycle thefts in the city. From November 2009 to January 2011, 85 bicycles have been reported stolen (seven per month) totaling $30,793.00.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Classes
DATE/TIME	January 26, 2012 – six weeks of classes
LOCATION	Wilson Center, 350 North C Street, Oxnard
PREPARED BY	Sgt. Ken Klopman
CONTACT PERSON	Sgt. Ken Klopman (805) 385-7625 [email protected]

  

(Oxnard, CA) – The Oxnard Police Department in cooperation with Oxnard Recreation & Community Services, the Oxnard Boys & Girls Club, and the Oxnard Police Foundation is pleased to announce a
six-week series of Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes beginning Thursday, January 26. Classes are held at the Wilson Center, 350 North C St., Oxnard (northeast corner of Palm/C St.) 
 
RAD is a 12-hour program of realistic, defensive tactics and techniques for women and girls ageS 12 and older. The RAD System is a comprehensive, female-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. RAD is not a martial arts program. Courses are taught by nationally-certified RAD instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth, and is the key to RAD’s free lifetime return and practice policy for RAD graduates.
 
Classes are held on six consecutive Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. except for the introduction class on January 26 which runs one extra hour until 9:30 p.m.

January 26, 6:30-9:30 pm
February 2, 6:30-8:30 pm
February 9, 6:30-8:30 pm
February 16, 6:30-8:30 pm
February 23, 6:30-8:30 pm
March 1, 6:30-8:30 pm

Class size is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A $20 donation is recommended.  Students should dress comfortably for physical activity (e.g. warm-up suit and tennis shoes). To RSVP please email [email protected]or call (805) 982-7020 and leave a message.
 
For more information about RAD Systems, visit http://rad-systems.com/.  
 
 

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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:	DEA NATIONWIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY IN APRIL
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, April 30, 2011/ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard Police Department – 251 South C Street
PREPARED BY:	Commander Andrew Salinas
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sarah Pullen, DEA Public Information Officer  213-621-6827

DETAILS: 

On April 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Oxnard Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The public is being asked to bring their medications for disposal to the Oxnard Police Department located at 251 South C Street. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last September, Americans turned in 242,000 pounds—121 tons—of prescription drugs at nearly 4,100 sites operated by the DEA and more than 3,000 state and local law enforcement partners.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

Four days after last fall’s event, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances Act to allow an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by the Attorney General to accept them. The Act also allows the Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain instances. DEA has begun drafting regulations to implement the Act.

For additional information pertaining to DEA and prescription drug abuse, visit www.dea.gov, www.justthinktwice.gov, or www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com.

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Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT	245(a)(1) PC Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife)
DATE/TIME	January 9, 2012 at 5:40 a.m. – Incident occurred January 10, 2012 at 4:45 p.m. – arrest of suspect
LOCATION	1500 Block of N. Ventura Road (apartment) – incident occurred 3500 Block of Regatta Dr. – suspect arrested
VICTIM	Robert Arzabal 36, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT	Kevin Martin Fickel 02/08/91, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY	Detective Steven F. Funk 805-385-7796
CONTACT	Mónica Muñoz Community Affairs Manager  / PIO (805) 385-7631 [email protected]

UPDATE:  During the investigation Kevin Martin Fickel 02/08/91 was identified as the suspect who stabbed Arzabal on January 9 at Arzabal’s residence. 
On January 10, at about 4:45 p.m., Oxnard PD officers located Fickel in the area of 3500 Regatta Drive and he was taken into custody. Arzabal remains at VCMC in stable condition. The exact motive for the stabbing is still part of the ongoing investigation.
 
Text of the original news release–
On January 9, 2012 at about 5:40 a.m. officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the 1500 block of Ivywood Drive regarding a man who was screaming for help. Officers arrived on scene and located Robert Arzabal, 36, on the landing to his apartment. He had suffered stab wounds to various parts of his body and was transported to Ventura County Medical Center.
 
The suspect was last seen running from the apartment eastbound on Ivywood Dr. and then southbound on Ventura Road.
 
Arzabal is currently at VCMC in stable condition. The investigation is on-going as to the suspect and motive of the stabbing.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7740 or Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796. 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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DATE / TIME PREPARED:  1/11/2012, 2 a.m.