John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Possible Assault
DATE/TIME:	8-16-2010 0730 hours
LOCATION:	560 S. A St.
VICTIM(S):	Sergio Carballo Hernandez 40 yrs old. Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Marostica
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk 385-7796

DETAILS:

On 8-16-2010 at approximately 0730 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of a subject down in the alley of 560 S. A St., in the City of Oxnard. Officers and paramedics arrived and found the victim suffering from critical injuries. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. Investigators are attempting to locate friends or family for the victim, with negative results. If anyone knows the victim or his family, they are urged to contact Detective Steve Funk immediately.

An investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information as to the victim, or how he sustained his injuries, they are urged to contact Detective Steve Funk. If they wish to remain anonymous, they can contact Ventura County Crimestoppers at 385-8255.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary arrest
DATE/TIME:	08/16/10; 1030 hours
LOCATION:	1600 block S. Oxnard Bl.
VICTIM(S):	withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Villareal (31 yrs)
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Mike Van Atta
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sgt. Mike Van Atta 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 08/16/2010 at approximately 1030 hours, Officers of the Oxnard Police Department received information about a stolen vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 1600 block of S. Oxnard Bl. Investigators from the Ventura County Auto Theft Taskforce (VENCAT) conducted surveillance on the vehicle. After a suspect was observed inside the vehicle attempting to remove the stereo from the dash, uniformed Oxnard Police Officers attempted to contact the suspect. The suspect saw officers approaching and fled on foot. Oxnard Police K-9, Cody, was deployed after the suspect refused to stop at the order of officers. Cody apprehended the suspect in the 1700 block of Gisler Ave.

Suspect, Joseph Villareal (31 years) was arrested for burglary and possession of stolen property.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Burglary Attempted Robbery
DATE/TIME:	8-13-10/1200 AM
LOCATION:	100 block of North Oxnard Boulevard 100 block of North “C” Street
VICTIM(S):	Withheld (suspects are gang members)
SUSPECT(S):	Robert Roman (18 year old Oxnard resident) Christopher Andrade (19 year old Oxnard resident) 17 year old juvenile
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Personal Property (Value $20.00)
PREPARED BY:	Detective Charles Buttell

DETAILS:

On 8-13-10 Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a burglary in progress to a business in the 100 block of North Oxnard Boulevard. Officers contacted an employee at the business and learned that he was the victim of an attempted robbery. No property was taken during the attempted robbery. The suspects fled the area on foot, however they were followed by an independent witness. The suspects were seen entering another closed business in the 100 block of North “C” Street and removing property. When officers arrived they located the suspects in the area and they were arrested. The property that was taken was recovered. Suspects Roman and Andrade were booked into Ventura County Jail. The juvenile was booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Chip Buttell at 805-385-7665, or Ventura County Crime stoppers at 805-385-8255.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Multi-Location Search Warrants
DATE/TIME:	8/11/10 1600 hours
LOCATION:	Various locations in the City of Oxnard and Ventura
VICTIM(S):	Names Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Miguel Pena a 27 year old resident of Oxnard Ambriosio Gomez a 30 year old resident of Oxnard Hortencia Lopez a 32 year old resident of Oxnard Edgar Canchola a 29 year old resident of Oxnard Gerardo Mariscal a 30 year old resident of Oxnard Alberto Castro a 45 year old resident of Ventura
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Garcia (805) 385-7688 or email at RogerGarcia@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

After a month long robbery investigation, members of the Violent Crimes Unit were able to identify six persons that were responsible for the incident. Due to the nature of the crime that was committed, SWAT teams from Oxnard, Ventura, and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department were utilized to serve several warrants at various locations in the City of Oxnard and Ventura.

Miguel Pena, Ambriosio Gomez, Hortencia Lopez, Edgar Canchola, Gerardo Mariscal, and Alberto Castro were arrested and booked into the Ventura County Jail for robbery and other felony offenses. An investigation is ongoing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Serious Injury Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1225 hours
LOCATION:	Gonzales Road West of SR-1 (Oxnard Boulevard)
PEDESTRIAN:	Shane Marquez Vargas, 32 years old of Oxnard
DRIVER:	Luningning Diaz Angeles, 83 years old of Camarillo
VEHICLE:	Black 1992 Honda Accord
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant

DETAILS:

On Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at about 1255 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to an injury traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car on Gonzales Road west of Oxnard Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers found that a black, Honda Accord, driven by Angeles, 83 years old of Camarillo had struck a pedestrian (Vargas, 32 years old of Oxnard).

Pedestrian Vargas sustained head injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. Angeles was not directly injured as a result of the collision but was transported as a precaution.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the Honda, driven by Angeles, was traveling eastbound on Gonzales Road towards Oxnard Boulevard. Several witnesses indicated that Pedestrian Vargas had run out into traffic on Gonzales Road west of Oxnard Boulevard between several vehicles and was struck by the Honda.

At this time it is unknown if alcohol or drugs are a factor in this collision. Additional analysis results are pending.

An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shots Fired
DATE/TIME:	08/10/2010 1924 hours
LOCATION:	100 Block South Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Three Oxnard Residents
SUSPECT(S):	S1 H/M/24-25 years, shaved head, white shirt, unk colored shorts. S2 H/M/24-25 years, shaved head, black shirt with white undershirt
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Unknown
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Alex Rangel, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Marostica 805-486-6228

DETAILS:

On 08/10/2010 at approximately 1924 hours in the 100 block South Rose Avenue, shots were fired into a vehicle occupied by three individuals. After the shooting the suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victim vehicle was located several blocks away. There were no injuries. The area was searched for the suspects with negative results. An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Mike Marostica. If you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 805-385-8255.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery with a handgun
DATE/TIME:	08/09/10, 0145 hrs
LOCATION:	600 W. Hueneme Road
VICTIM(S):	2 adult victims- names withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect 1- Black male, 25 years, 5-8, 160 lbs. Suspect 2- Black male, 25 years, 6-5, 180 lbs.
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Personal property and currency
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Whitney
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Funk

DETAILS: 

On 08/09/10, at approximately 0145 hrs., two adult males were walking in the 600 block of Hueneme Rd. when they were confronted by the 2 above described suspects. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victims’ property. After obtaining the property, while the suspects were fleeing W/B on Hueneme Rd. near J Street, one of the suspects fired one round into the air.

An investigation is continuing.

For further information contact Detective Funk at 385-7796.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting
DATE/TIME:	8/5/10 1829 hours
LOCATION:	900 block of South Ventura Road
VICTIM(S):	31 year old Oxnard resident 19 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	(S1) Samuel Garcia 5/9/90 (S2) Raymond Morales 3/29/84 (S3) Hispanic male, early 20’s, 5-8, 160, black hair, goatee, wearing a black shirt with a long sleeve undershirt, and black jeans (S4) Hispanic male, early 20’s, wearing dark clothing
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams

DETAILS:

On 8/5/10 at approximately 1829 hours Oxnard Police were dispatched to the 900 block of South Ventura Road regarding a shooting that had just occurred. When officers arrived they located two victims that had sustained gunshot wounds. One of the victims had sustained a gunshot wound to his right arm and the other victim had sustained two gunshot wounds to his left hand. Both victims were transported to VCMC where they treated for their injuries and later released.

Sergeant Amon, who was enroute to VCMC to check on the condition of the victims, located the suspect vehicle at the intersection of Mills and Main Street in the City of Ventura. Sergeant Amon conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. When the vehicle stopped three of occupants fled from the vehicle. Three of the occupants fled from the vehicle while one occupant stayed in the vehicle. One of the suspects that fled from the vehicle was located and arrested. The two suspects that were arrested were identified as Samuel Garcia (5/9/90) and Raymond Morales (3/29/84). Both suspects were charged with various felony charges.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit are actively looking for the two outstanding suspects. If you have any further information regarding this investigation, please contact Detective Marostica at (805) 486-6228 or you can remain anonymous by contacting Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 385-8255.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Victim Interrupts Auto Theft in Progress; Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:	08-04-2010 at 0654 hours
LOCATION:	700 block of Forest Park Blvd., Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	15 year-old male, from El Rio
LOSS:	All stolen property recovered at scene
PREPARED BY:	Commander Tom Chronister

DETAILS:

The observations of an alert Oxnard resident led to the arrest of a juvenile suspected in two vehicle crimes early this morning.

At 0654 hours, Oxnard police received a call of an auto theft in progress in the 700 block of Forest Park Blvd. The 30-year-old victim (whose identity is being withheld by police) watched his vehicle, a Chevrolet pick-up, being driven without his consent. The victim chased the suspect on foot and detained the juvenile until police arrived.

At 0654 hours, a second vehicle burglary was reported to Oxnard police in the same apartment complex. Stereo equipment was stolen from a Dodge pick-up.

Entry to both vehicles was made by force. Evidence recovered indicates the juvenile suspect was responsible for both crimes. All stolen property was recovered and returned to the owners.

The suspect was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center for treatment of facial injuries received during a brief altercation with the victim. The victim was also injured but did not require medical attention. The juvenile was placed into Juvenile Hall on two counts of auto burglary, one count of theft of automobile, and violation of probation for a previous attempted burglary. An investigation is continuing.

John Crombach Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Arrest 25 Drivers For DUI Over The Weekend
DATE/TIME:	Friday, July 30th, 2010 to Sunday, August 1st, 2010
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

A total of twenty-five DUI arrests were made over the weekend from July 30th to August 1st by the Oxnard Police Department, which deployed additional officers to conduct strict DUI enforcement throughout the city. Three of the arrests were made on Friday night at the Traffic Unit’s DUI checkpoint.

Several additional officers were deployed this weekend to conduct strict DUI enforcement throughout the city. The combined effort of these officers and patrol beat officers resulted in 22 additional drivers arrested for DUI.

Among the drivers arrested, two were charged with felony violations of DUI. Both of them were already on probation for DUI and driving with suspended drivers’ licenses. One of them had been arrested three prior times for DUI since 2000, had an opened container of alcohol in his vehicle, and had a blood alcohol level that was over twice the legal limit of .08. The other driver had four prior DUI arrests.

An additional driver this weekend was arrested for his second DUI and also on DUI probation with court restrictions.

The average blood alcohol level of all the drivers this weekend was .15.

The number of DUI arrests made this weekend was over double the amount of arrests normally made on a weekend in the City of Oxnard.

The Oxnard Police Department is planning several additional DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols in 2010. All of these DUI operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. They are also funded by grants from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Transportation Administration. We want to remind the public to call 911 to report drunk drivers.

Please buckle up, drive sober, and drive safely!

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