On 10/21/24, at approximately 9:00 P.M., the Oxnard Police Department was in the 3700 block of Leeward Way regarding a shots fired call for service and an officer involved shooting occurred. There are no outstanding suspects and the investigation is on-going. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes in the area of Victoria Ave and Leeward Way until further notice. A press release regarding the officer involved shooting will follow.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE OF INCIDENT: October 21, 2024
SUBJECT: Officer Involved Shooting
LOCATION: 3700 block of Leeward Way, Oxnard
SUSPECT: 34-year-old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld)
CONTACT: Jaime Miranda, Sergeant
(805) 385-7632 (Tues-Fri 7 am – 5 pm)
jaime.miranda@Oxnardpd.org (after hours)
At approximately 8:15 PM, on October 21, 2024, Oxnard police officers responded to a call for service of shots fired from a vehicle, in the 3700 block of Leeward Way. Once on scene, officers saw a male suspect who matched the description provided by the caller.
Officers contacted the suspect, who was seen armed with a firearm. The officers gave commands to him and attempted to gain his compliance. The suspect was uncooperative and would not put down the firearm. Officers continued to attempt to de-escalate the situation. The suspect continued to be uncooperative and eventually pointed the firearm at the officers. As this occurred, two officers fired their department-issued weapons at the suspect, striking him. Officers, followed by emergency medical services personnel, rendered medical aid. The suspect was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for further medical treatment. At the time of this news release, he was listed as being in stable condition. No other persons were injured.
The officers’ body-worn cameras captured the entire incident. The Oxnard Police Department plans to release a Community Critical Incident Debriefing video, with a release date yet to be determined.
In accordance with standard department protocol for officer-involved shootings, the two involved officers have been placed on administrative leave as the investigation progresses. The department plans to release their names, rank, tenure, and assignment information in a subsequent news release.
Criminal charges for the suspect are pending.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident. Representatives from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office responded to the scene and are assigned to monitor the investigation. Detectives are requesting that anyone who might have witnessed the incident or has additional information contact Detective Meagan Tobey at (805) 385-7755 or meagan.tobey@oxnardpd.org
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 18, 2024
SUBJECT: Minor Decoy Tobacco Operation
LOCATION: Citywide, Oxnard
SUSPECT: Tobacco Retail Outlets
CONTACT: Steven Ramirez II, Corporal
(805) 385-3920 (Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM) | steven.ramirez@oxnardpd.org
On October 18, 2024, officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted tobacco decoy stings, using underage decoys, to purchase tobacco products at retail establishments in the city of Oxnard. During the operation, nine businesses were visited and none sold tobacco products to the underage decoys.
The goal of the operation is to limit underage access to tobacco products and confirm businesses are operating within the law. California Penal Code Section 308(a) prohibits the sale of tobacco and tobacco paraphernalia, including electronic cigarettes, to persons under the age of 21. Clerks who sell to an underage decoy face a minimum fine of $200 for a first offense, it becomes a $500 fine for a second offense, and $1,000 for a third offense.
A minor decoy operation involves a person under the age of 21 years old who enters establishments and attempts to purchase tobacco. The minor decoy appears young, provides identification when asked, and makes no attempts to mislead the seller. The decoy is supervised by peace officers during the entire process.
The Tobacco Compliance Inspections are funded by the California Department of Justice. Funding for the Tobacco Grant Program was a result of the passage of the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 (Prop. 56) increasing taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products by $2.00 starting in April 2017. The initiative allocates a portion of annual revenue to the California Department of Justice. https://oag.ca.gov/tobaccogrants.
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NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 17, 2024
SUBJECT: Arrest of Gun and Narcotic Violations
SUSPECTS: Jordan Martinez, 24 year-old Oxnard Resident
Frances Reyes, 50 year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 3000 block Paula Street, Oxnard
CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7623 (Tue – Fri 10AM-8PM) jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org
On October 17, 2024, detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit concluded their investigation into 50 year-old Oxnard resident, Frances Reyes. Reyes was suspected of selling narcotics.
DEU detectives secured a search warrant allowing them to search Reyes’ residence. With the assistance of the Oxnard Police Department’s Neighborhood’s Policing Team, and Patrol Division, detectives executed the search warrant at the residence and vehicles associated to Reyes. Detectives located evidence of narcotic sales. Additionally, detectives located a loaded unregistered firearm associated to Martinez. Martinez was arrested for gun related violations. Reyes was arrested for being in possession of narcotics.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit is comprised of detectives who have been federally deputized as Task Force Officer(s) by the Federal of Bureau of Investigation. These Task Force Officer(s) are assigned to the Ventura County Criminal Investigation Division and are in charge with the duties of investigating violations of the drug and criminal laws of the United States of America.
The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing drug overdoses in the city of Oxnard. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 16th, 2024 (3:08 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member / Prohibited Person, Arrested for Burglary and Handgun Possession
SUSPECTS: Luis Orozco, 40-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 200 Blk. McMillan Ave., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org
On October 16th, at approximately 12:52 p.m., Oxnard Police officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 300 blk. of La Canada for a suspected vehicle code infraction. As the vehicle slowed, one of the occupants, later identified as Luis Orozco, fled from the vehicle while holding his waistband and was observed hopping over a fence into a rear yard in the 300 blk. of La Canada. As the officers delt with the three additional occupants in the vehicle, they broadcasted the information regarding Orozco and a perimeter was quickly established. As officers arrived on scene, they began to trace Orozco’s route and located a discarded .45 caliber, semi-automatic handgun in the rear yard where Orozco was last seen. Junior high and elementary schools in the area were placed on lockdown while officers continued to search for Orozco. A records check revealed that Orozco is a documented criminal street gang member with a felony warrant for firearms and narcotics possession.
A resident in the 200 blk. of McMillan St. (the residence directly north of the yard where the handgun was recovered), returned home and noticed that the rear slider to her residence was open. Additional officers including officers from the Oxnard Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Unit (UAV), Oxnard K9 Unit, and the Oxnard SWAT team arrived to assist. SWAT team members made several announcements from the armored rescue vehicle with no response. SWAT team members deployed their robot in conjunction with the UAV and began searching the interior of the residence. SWAT officers using the robot located Orozco hiding under a bed inside of the residence. SWAT officers broadcasted additional surrender commands and use of force warnings to Orozco from the robot and Orozco ultimately surrendered. Orozco was charged with several felony firearms violations, burglary, and resisting arrest.
The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 14, 2024
SUBJECT: California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control “Shoulder Tap” Operation
LOCATION: Oxnard, California
CONTACT: Corporal Steven Ramirez II, F.A.C.T. Compliance Officer
(805) 385-7600 | steven.ramirez@oxnardpd.org
Oxnard Police Department and ABC conduct Underage Drinking Enforcement Operation
The Oxnard Police Department and agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) conducted a joint Oxnard Police and ABC “Shoulder Tap” operation on October 14, 2024, in Oxnard related to furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors. This enforcement operation is designed to create awareness about the dangers of underage drinking throughout California and keep communities safe. During the operation, eight Oxnard residents were contacted, and all refused to purchase alcohol for the minor decoys.
A Shoulder Tap operation focuses on adults who purchase alcohol for persons under the age of 21. A minor, under the direct supervision of law enforcement, stands outside of a liquor or convenience store and asks customers to buy them alcohol. The minor also indicates they are underage and cannot purchase the alcohol. If an adult agrees to purchase alcohol for the underage person, they can be arrested and cited for furnishing alcohol to a minor. The penalty for furnishing alcohol to a minor is a minimum $3,000 fine and 24 hours of community service.
Statistics have shown that young people under the age of 21 have a much higher risk of being involved in a crash than older drivers. About 25 percent of fatal crashes involve underage drinking, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
This operation was funded by ABC’s Alcohol Policing Partnership program.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: October 14, 2024 / 15:30 p.m.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 3, 2024, 7:00 a.m.
SUBJECT: Search Warrant Leads to the Recovery of Several Firearms
SUSPECT: 14-year-old Juvenile, Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 3000 Block Olds Road, Oxnard
CONTACT: Jaime Miranda, Sergeant
(805) 385-7632 | jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org
On October 3, 2024 at 7:00 a.m., members of the Oxnard Police Department SWAT team served a search warrant at a residence located in the 3000 block of Olds Rd. This was in regards to an ongoing investigation involving a 14-year-old juvenile believed to be in possession of firearms. During the service of the search warrant the juvenile was located at the residence and detained by police.
A search of the residence led to the discovery of several firearms and ammunition. Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, Violent Crimes Unit and Drug Enforcement Unit responded to handle the investigation, which is still ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
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NEWS RELEASE
DATE: 3 de octubre de 2024, 7:00 a.m.
SUBJECT: Orden de Registro Recupera Varias Armas de Fuego
SUSPECT: Juvenil de 14 años, residente de Oxnard
LOCATION: cuadra 3000 de Olds Road, Oxnard
CONTACT: Jaime Miranda, Sergeant
(805) 385-7632 | jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org
El 3 de octubre de 2024 a las 7:00 a.m., miembros del equipo SWAT del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard cumplieron una orden de registro en una residencia situada en la cuadra 3000 de Olds Rd. Esto se relaciona con una investigación en curso que involucra a un menor de 14 años que investigadores creían que estaba en posesión de armas de fuego. Durante la entrega de la orden de registro, el menor fue localizado en la residencia y detenido por la policía.
Cuando investigadores revisaron la residencia se encontraron varias armas de fuego y municiones. Los detectives de la Unidad de Delitos Mayores, la Unidad de Delitos Violentos y la Unidad Antidrogas respondieron para manejar la investigación, que aún está en curso.
Se recomienda que cualquier persona que tenga información sobre este caso u otra actividad criminal se comunique con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard al (805) 385-7600, o en línea a través del sitio web del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard: www.oxnardpd.org, y haga clic en Reportar actividad sospechosa. Puede permanecer en el anonimato si así lo decide. Puede permanecer en el anonimato llamando a Crime Stoppers del condado de Ventura al (800) 222-8477. También puede visitar este sitio: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org para enviar un consejo por mensaje de texto o correo electrónico.
Good afternoon,
Please be advised the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) arms/gates are malfunctioning for westbound Gonzales Rd at Oxnard Blvd. UPRR has been made aware as traffic is expected to be impacted for an extended period of time. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route during this time.
Thank you,
The westbound railroad arm is functioning. The Streets Division will be opening Gonzales Rd shortly. Thank you for your patience.
On Sun, Oct 6, 2024 at 3:31 PM Wood, Mike <mike.wood@oxnardpd.org> wrote:
Good afternoon,Please be advised the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) arms/gates are malfunctioning for westbound Gonzales Rd at Oxnard Blvd. UPRR has been made aware as traffic is expected to be impacted for an extended period of time. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route during this time.Thank you,
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 3rd, 2024 (10:50 a.m.)
SUBJECT: Robbery Suspect Arrested for Firearms Possession Near School Grounds
SUSPECTS: Maciel Ayala, 18-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 3400 blk. South Rose Ave., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org
On October 3rd, at approximately 10:50 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) assisted members of the Violent Crimes Unit with a robbery investigation that began in September. Investigators identified the suspect as Maciel Ayala and issued an arrest warrant for armed robbery. Members of the Special Enforcement Unit located Ayala seated in a parked vehicle in the 3400 blk. of South Rose Ave. and arrested Ayala for the robbery warrant.
Officers searched Ayala’s vehicle pursuant to a search warrant and located a loaded, 9-millimeter, Glock, semi-automatic, handgun. Ayala was subsequently arrested for felony firearms violations, including being in violation of California’s Gun-Free School Zone Act for possessing the firearm within 1,000 feet of Oxnard College, which has a child development center.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit and Violent Crimes Unit are committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
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