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NEWS RELEASE
DATE: November 5, 2022
SUBJECT: Single Vehicle Fatal Collision
LOCATION: Hueneme Road and Edison Drive, Oxnard
DRIVER 24 year-old Oxnard resident (name withheld pending next of kin notification)
VEHICLE: 2005 Chevy Silverado
CONTACT: Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff, Traffic Investigator | (805) 385-7750 |
On November 5, 2022, at approximately 8:12 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call for service of an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Hueneme Road and Edison Drive.
Upon arrival, officers located a 24-year old male driver with severe injuries inside a white 2005 Chevy Silverado. The driver was immediately transported by EMS personnel to the Ventura County Medical Center but later succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed the driver first collided into the center median of Hueneme Road before colliding into a tree and brick wall. Witnesses identified the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed prior to the collision. Investigators are also identifying whether alcohol was a contributing factor. Witnesses, or anyone with information regarding this collision, are urged to contact Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: November 7, 2022
SUBJECT: Missing Person
LOCATION: 4400 block of Clover Drive
CONTACT: The MIssing Persons Unit
(805) 385-7629
On Monday, November 7, 2022, at about 4:30 A.M., Ofelia Diaz left her residence on foot bound for an unknown location. Ms. Diaz’ whereabouts are unknown and her family is searching for her.
Ofelia Diaz is a 67-year-old Hispanic female, 4’8”, 110 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a purple sweater, green skirt, black and purple scarf with black sandals. Oxnard Police Officers are working with Diaz’ family to locate her.
The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Diaz. If you have any information about the disappearance of Ms. Diaz, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: November 7, 2022
SUBJECT: Missing Person- Ofelia Diaz
LOCATION: 4400 block of Clover Drive
CONTACT: The Missing Persons Unit
(805) 385-7629
UPDATE TO BELOW NEWS RELEASE:
Ms. Ofelia Diaz has been located and reunited with her family.
On Monday, November 7, 2022, at about 4:30 A.M., Ofelia Diaz left her residence on foot bound for an unknown location. Ms. Diaz’ whereabouts are unknown and her family is searching for her.
Ofelia Diaz is a 67-year-old Hispanic female, 4’8”, 110 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a purple sweater, green skirt, black and purple scarf with black sandals. Oxnard Police Officers are working with Diaz’ family to locate her.
The Oxnard Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ms. Diaz. If you have any information about the disappearance of Ms. Diaz, we ask that you contact the Oxnard Police Department dispatch immediately at (805) 385-7740.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: November 4, 2022
SUBJECT: Narcotic Sales Arrest
SUSPECTS: Eddie Gomez, 53 year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 1600 block East Channel Islands Blvd, Oxnard
CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
(805) 256-5121 [email protected]
During the month of October 2022, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation regarding Eddie Gomez being involved in the sale of Methamphetamine. During the investigation, DEU detectives developed enough evidence to obtain a search warrant.
On November 4th, 2022 with the assistance of the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), DEU detectives located Gomez while he was driving in his vehicle. SEU Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop and detained Gomez pursuant the search warrant. During a search of the vehicle, SEU Officers located a large quantity of Methamphetamine, US Currency, and evidence of narcotics sales.
Gomez was charged with possession of Methamphetamine for sale and transportation of Methamphetamine, both Felonies. He was booked into the Ventura County Main Jail.
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: November 4, 2022 (11:29 AM)
SUBJECT: Suspect Wanted by U.S. Marshalls Office Arrested After Committing a Shooting on Saviers Rd.
SUSPECTS: Joey Ixta, 30-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 100 block McKinley Ave., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]
On November 4th, at approximately 11:29 a.m., officers responded to the 3500 blk. of Saviers Rd. in regards to a shooting that had just occurred. Witnesses reported seeing a white sport utility vehicle pull in behind another occupied vehicle. The driver, later identified as suspect Ixta, exited the sport utility vehicle and fired several rounds from a handgun at the occupied vehicle. The occupants in the victim vehicle fled the area and Ixta fled the area as well. Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation.
Investigators conducted follow up and located the vehicle in the 100 blk. of South McKinley Ave. At approximately 2:30 p.m. Ixta was observed entering the vehicle and driving away northbound. Officers observed Ixta park in the 100 blk. of North Bonita Ave. and attempted to make contact with him. As officers exited their vehicle, Ixta quickly accelerated from the curb and a short pursuit ensued. As Ixta drove north in the west alley of the 100 blk. of South McKinley, his vehicle collided with another police vehicle causing minor damage. Ixta attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after a taser deployment.
Ixta was treated for his injuries and booked for assault with a deadly weapon (for the shooting on Saviers Rd.), felony reckless evading, and for resisting arrest. Ixta was also arrested for an outstanding warrant from the U.S. Marshall’s Office. Ixta is a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, and Special Enforcement 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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: November 1, 2022
SUBJECT: Fatal Traffic Collision Involving a Vehicle and Motorcycle
LOCATION: Oxnard Boulevard, north of Wooley Road, Oxnard
DRIVER/VEHICLE: Richard Rojas, 49 year-old Oxnard resident / 2004 Honda motorcycle
DRIVER: Female, 32 year-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff, Traffic Investigator | (805) 385-7750 |
On October 29, 2022, at approximately 10:12 PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department and E.M.S. personnel responded to a call for service for an injury traffic collision in the southbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard, north of Wooley Road.
The initial investigation determined that a 2004 Honda motorcycle, driven by 49-year-old Richard Rojas, was traveling southbound on Oxnard Boulevard towards Wooley Road. For unknown reasons, Rojas rear-ended a sedan stopped for traffic in the southbound lanes of Oxnard Boulevard.
Rojas was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center with severe injuries and later succumbed to those injuries on November 1, 2022. The driver of the sedan remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Investigators are still determining the cause of the collision and whether speed or impairment were a factor.
Witnesses, or anyone with information regarding this collision, are urged to contact Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: November 3, 2022
SUBJECT: Fatal Traffic Collision Involving a Semi-truck and Pedestrian
LOCATION: Camino Del Sol and Kinetic Dr, Oxnard
DRIVER Rickey Amaya, 31 year-old San Bernardino resident
VEHICLE: 2017 Kenworth T680 semi-truck and trailer
PEDESTRIAN: Maria Bernal Robles, 51 year-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff, Traffic Investigator | (805) 385-7750 |
On November 3, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call for service for an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Camino Del Sol and Kinetic Drive.
Upon arrival, officers located Maria Robles unresponsive in the roadway. Witnesses to the collision directed officers to the semi-truck that hit Robles, which was parked at a nearby Fed-Ex facility. The driver of the semi-truck, identified as Rickey Amaya, admitted to being involved in the collision and cooperated with investigators on scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed Amaya was traveling westbound on Camino Del Sol approaching Kinetic Drive. Robles was walking westbound in the north crosswalk of Camino Del Sol at the Kinetic Drive intersection. As Amaya turned onto Kinetic Drive, he collided into Robles in the roadway. Robles was pronounced deceased by EMS personnel.
Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the collision. The investigation is still ongoing. Witnesses, or anyone with information regarding this collision, are urged to contact Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff at (805) 385-7750 or via email at [email protected].