Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shooting Victim
DATE/TIME:	04-27-2011 / 1750
LOCATION:	100 block of South “H” Street
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or [email protected]
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Johnson (805) 385-7645 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 04/27/11 at approximately 1750 hours, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Douglas Avenue in regards to a shooting victim. When officers arrived they contacted the victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to his torso.

During the course of the investigation, it was determined the shooting had occurred in the 100 block of South “H” Street.

The victim was transported to VCMC for treatment and is listed in stable condition. An investigation is continuing.

Any witnesses are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Jeri Williams 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:	May 27, 2011 / 2030 Hours
LOCATION:	Maulhardt Dr / Latigo Av
DRIVER-1:	Torrey Austin, 23 years old of Oxnard
DRIVER-2:	Anthon Chevalier, 33 years old of Oxnard
DRIVER-3:	Andrew Hernandez, 35 years old of Oxnard
VEHICLE-1:	Red, Ford Mustang
PASSENGER VEHICLE-1:	John Lobb, 23 years old of Oxnard
VEHICLE-2:	White, Nissan Maurano
PASSENGERS VEHICLE-2:	Silvia Hernandez, 36 years old of Oxnard  Two Males 13 and 15 of Oxnard  Female 6 years of Oxnard
VEHICLE-3:	White, Nissan Maurano
PREPARED BY:	Randy Latimer, Traffic Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Scott Aaron, Traffic Officer, 805-385-7600 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On May 27, 2011, at about 2030 hours, officers responded to a call of a vehicle collision at the intersection of Maulhardt Dr. and Latigo Av. A Nissan SUV occupied by five family members was struck by a Ford Mustang that failed to stop for a stop sign at a high rate of speed.

Traffic investigators were told that the red Mustang had been racing another vehicle, a white vehicle, seconds prior to the collision and that the white vehicle had fled prior to the arrival of emergency personnel.

Traffic officers subsequently contacted Anthon Chevalier, 33 years old of Oxnard. Mr. Chevalier was later arrested for suspicion of DUI, hit and run driving, and suspicion of participating in a street race. A search warrant was served at Chevalier’s residence on the morning of May 28, 2011, and the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident was located and impounded for further investigation.
Torrey Austin, The driver of the red Mustang, remains in the hospital recovering from injuries he sustained in the collision. Charges are pending.

The medical status on the Hernandez family members have each improved. The father, Andrew Hernandez, remains in ICU at VCMC under observation and is stable. The 6-year old family is expected to be transferred back to VCMC for further treatment.

If anyone has information about this collision please contact Officer Scott Aaron at 805-385-7600.

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Shots Fired, Assault with a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:	4/17/11- 2356 hours
LOCATION:	400 block Occidental
VICTIM(S):	Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Coleman, Walter 27 years, Oxnard resident
WITNESS(ES):	Withheld
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Johnson
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Jack Kujawa [email protected] (805)385-7600

DETAILS: 

On 4/17/11, at about 2356 hours, Officers were dispatched to a call of a shooting victim in the 400 block of Occidental Drive. Upon arrival, officers learned the victim had been transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center by private party. Officers made contact with the victim who was found to have a minor head injury. The injury was not the result of a gunshot wound but was a laceration sustained during a physical altercation after a firearm had been discharged. Several people who were contacted in the 400 block of Occidental Drive were later arrested on unrelated narcotics violations. Walter Coleman, a 27 year old Oxnard resident was later arrested on assault and weapons violations for his role in the incident.

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery, Kidnapping for the Purpose of Robbery, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Attempt Carjacking, and a Gang Allegation
DATE/TIME:	6/16/11 1900 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura County Jail
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Manuel Martinez, 20 year old Oxnard Resident  A booking photo of Manuel Martinez has been attached.
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Christopher Williams
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jeff McGreevy (805) 385-3982 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) has been investigating a string of armed robberies and carjacking incidents that occurred in South Oxnard over a 3 week period. The suspect was identified as Manuel Martinez, an Oxnard gang member. Follow-up revealed that Martinez had recently been released from Folsom Prison just 2 months earlier. Gang Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit located Martinez at his home and arrested him for armed robbery. They conducted a parole search of his residence and located a wallet belonging to another victim, that had been robbed at gunpoint earlier in the day.

On 6/16/11 about 1715 hours, Martinez was arrested for two additional robberies. The robberies occurred in late March. One of the robberies was of a high school student, who was walking to school. During that incident the victim was forced to a secluded area, threatened, assaulted and some of his valuable were taken. Martinez has also been identified and arrested for an attempt Carjacking incident that also occurred in late March. During this incident, the victim sustained a serious injury to the upper body while the suspects tried to steal a vehicle.

A second suspect is being sought in at least one of the cases. The Oxnard Police Department is requesting anyone with information about these crimes or other crimes involving this suspect is urged to contact Detective Jeff McGreevy at (805) 385-3982 or remain anonymous by calling 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

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Assault With A Deadly Weapon and Robbery
DATE/TIME:	05/30/2011 1930 hours
LOCATION:	4700 block Terrace Avenue
VICTIM(S):	Name Withheld
SUSPECT(S):	Five Hispanic males, 17-18 years, with a light complexion
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Newer gray Toyota sedan with paper plates
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Alex Rangel
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Christopher Williams (805) 486-6211 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 05/30/2011 at approximately 1930 hours the victim, an 18 year old male, was walking in the 4700 block of Terrace Avenue when he noticed a gray newer model four door Toyota sedan with paper plates following him. Minutes later, the Toyota stopped and the occupants of the vehicle got out and began to batter the victim.

During the incident the victim’s baseball hat was taken and he received injuries to various parts of his body. The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment.

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	211 P.C Robbery(Handgun)
DATE/TIME:	04/26/2011, 1800 Hours
LOCATION:	Graves Avenue and Avenida Classica
VICTIM(S):	4-Juveniles (all residents of Oxnard)
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect #1- H/M 19 years, 5-7” 160 lbs. thin build, short dark hair, wearing a gray “T” shirt, blue jeans, and gray converse shoes, carrying a dark colored handgun. Suspect #2- H/M 18-19 years, 5-6” heavy build, short dark hair, clean shaven, wearing a black “T” shirt with light green and gray plaid shorts. Suspect# 3- H/M, juvenile, wearing a white long sleeve “T” shirt. Suspect #4- H/M, juvenile, unknown clothing.
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None.
LOSS:	Three cellular telephones.
PREPARED BY:	Detective Steve Funk
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 or [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 04/26/2011 at approximately 1800 hours the four victims were on foot walking southbound on Graves Ave. at Avenida Classica. They were approached from behind by the four suspects.

One suspect produced a small handgun as the suspects stopped the victims and asked for their cell phones. After obtaining the victim’s property, the suspects were last seen fleeing north bound on foot on Graves Ave. towards Pajaro St. None of the victims were injured during the robbery.

If you have any additional information regarding this incident, 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

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Homicide Arrest
DATE/TIME:	June 15, 2011 at 1543 hours
LOCATION:	Ventura County Jail
VICTIM(S):	Joseph Jacquez
SUSPECT(S):	Juan (Johnny) Prado DOB 6-14-89
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Homicide Investigations Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Erik Mora (805) 385-7680 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 6-10-2009, victim Joseph Jacquez (13 years old at the time of shooting) was walking in the area of Roosevelt Street and First Street when he was gunned down by several gang members. This shooting occurred in retaliation for a Southside gang member and girlfriend that had been assaulted and robbed the night before in the City of Ventura.

Investigators worked several leads that pointed out a vehicle that was used during the shooting. After identifying the persons involved with that vehicle, two additional suspects, identified as Pablo Cruz 2-21-91 and Victor Montejano 8-12-87, were arrested. Investigators continued with leads to identify an additional suspect in the homicide. After hundreds of staff-hours, the Oxnard Police Department’s Homicide Unit has arrested Juan (Johnny) Prado for his involvement in the homicide.

Mr. Prado was in custody for several unrelated weapons charges when detectives went to the Ventura County Jail and arrested Mr. Prado for the murder of Joseph Jacquez. We have attached a prior booking photo to the press release.

The investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Graffiti Vandalism/ Gun Possession
DATE/TIME:	Wednesday, April 13, 2011/ 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION:	Mariposa Street at Camelia Street
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Justin DeSantiago, 22 year old Oxnard resident  Jonathan Griggs, 19 year old Ventura resident
LOSS:	Over $400 in damage
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Thomas
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Mike Thomas, Detective 805-385-7660 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On April 13, 2011 at approximately 2100 hours, officers were dispatched to Mariposa and Camelia Street in regards to two subjects spray painting in the area. When officers arrived, the two subjects fled and officers observed one of the subjects discard a loaded firearm and a spray can. Both subjects were taken into custody without further incident. The subjects were identified as Justin DeSantiago and Jonathan Griggs.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind residents of the dangers involved with graffiti vandalism. It is not a simple crime of writing on the wall. Graffiti vandals will often arm themselves with weapons similar to gang members. Do not attempt to contact a suspect that is tagging. Be a good witness and call 911. Provide a detailed description of the suspect and any vehicles involved to assist officers in locating them.

The City of Oxnard spends over a million dollars a years to clean graffiti vandalism. The City of Oxnard has teamed up in the fight against graffiti vandalism with the Ventura County Probation Agency and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Oxnard’s zero tolerance approach to dealing with graffiti vandals stems from the costly frustration of trying to keep our community free of illegal graffiti and to encourage our young people to find a productive use of their time. The City of Oxnard has a multifaceted campaign to stop illegal graffiti. Our three-pronged approach addresses prevention, intervention and enforcement methods to discourage and eliminate graffiti vandalism.

If you have information which will aid in the arrest of a graffiti vandal contact an Oxnard Police Department Graffiti Detective or call Crime Stoppers at 385-TALK (385-8255) and you may be awarded up to $1000 for an anonymous tip. To report in progress graffiti vandalism, call 911. Please call G.A.P (Graffiti Action Program) at 385-8010 to report graffiti that needs to be cleaned up.

Jeri Williams Chief of Police

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

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	211 P.C Robbery (Business)
DATE/TIME:	04/13/2011 0401 Hours
LOCATION:	205 W. Pleasant Valley Road
VICTIM(S):	Terry’s Donuts
SUSPECT(S):	Suspect 1: H, M, 5’6 to 5’7, 140 to 150, wearing a dark colored sweatshirt with a hood, with a semi-automatic handgun Suspect 2: H, M, 5’6 to 5’7, 160 to 170, small mustache; black sweatshirt with a hood
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Newer model, white or grey Chevrolet Tahoe
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount of cash
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Officer F. Johnson, 4410
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk (805) 385-7796 [email protected]

DETAILS:

On 04/13/2011, two subjects entered Terry’s Donuts, located at 205 West Pleasant Valley Road. Both suspects had their faces covered. One suspect brandished a handgun, while the other suspect opened the cash register and removed the money. The suspects fled the area in a light grey or white, newer model SUV. The suspect vehicle was last seen northbound on C Street.

If you have any additional information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Funk.