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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 19, 2022

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint Results

CONTACT: Miguel Serrato, Sergeant

(805) 200-2337 | miguel.serrato@oxnardpd.org

Two impaired drivers arrested during a DUI checkpoint

On August 19, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m., Oxnard Police officers collaborated with the California Highway Patrol- Ventura Office and held a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Pleasant Valley Road near Jefferson Square. The checkpoint resulted in two DUI arrests and 41 traffic citations.

Checkpoint locations are based on a history of crashes and DUI arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

SUPPLEMENTAL NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 18, 2022, 1:00 p.m.

SUBJECT: Fatal Traffic Collision Involving a Vehicle and Pedestrian

LOCATION: West Seventh Street at South A Street, Oxnard

DRIVER/VEHICLE: Antonio Flores Jr., 38 year-old Oxnard resident

PEDESTRIAN: Carmen Ramirez, 73 year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Andrew Pinkstaff, Corporal | (805) 385-7750 | andrew.pinkstaff@oxnardpd.org

At approximately 6:40 PM on August 12, 2022, officers from the Oxnard Police Department and E.M.S. personnel responded to a call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The collision occurred on West 7th Street at South “A” Street, in downtown Oxnard. The pedestrian, former Oxnard City Council Mayor Pro Tem, and Chair of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors Carmen Ramirez, was transported to a local hospital but unfortunately did not survive her injuries.

During the investigation it was established that Antonio Flores Jr., the driver and sole occupant of his vehicle, was driving westbound in a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 on Seventh Street. Flores proceeded towards the four-way intersection at South ‘A’ Street, which is regulated by stop signs in all directions. Flores came to a complete stop at the intersection, then yielded to another vehicle that was headed southbound on ‘A’ Street.

Flores then proceeded westbound on Seventh Street through the intersection, and struck Supervisor Ramirez. Supervisor Ramirez was crossing Seventh Street in a southbound direction, in the west crosswalk at the intersection. She was the only person in the crosswalk at the time of the collision. Investigators located and secured video evidence that corroborates this information.

Flores remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Officers evaluated Flores for impairment and did not believe that alcohol and/or drugs were a factor at the time of the collision. The preliminary results of Flores’ toxicology report provided by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Services Bureau show that alcohol and/or drugs were not present.

Investigators are working to determine the possibility and/or extent that sunlight glare contributed to the driver’s visibility, as Flores was proceeding westbound, directly towards the setting sun. Traffic investigators continue to conduct a thorough analysis into the details of the collision and are working to establish all primary factors and any potential related factors.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Corporal Andrew Pinkstaff at (805) 385-7750 or via email at andrew.pinkstaff@oxnardpd.org. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

Paul Carganilla

Community Affairs Manager

phone: (805) 385-7631 / mobile: (805) 342-8292

email: paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 17, 2022

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Troy Timm, 53 year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 1600 Block of South Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

(805) 256-5121 Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

On August 17, 2022, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), the South District Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT), and East District NPT, were conducting surveillance in the 1600 block of South Oxnard Blvd in reference to narcotics activity. During the surveillance, detectives observed a known narcotics dealer, Troy Timm, conducting hand to hand drug transactions from a vehicle.

The Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit and Oxnard K9 Rocky, were requested to assist with a traffic enforcement stop. A traffic enforcement stop was conducted and Troy Timm was contacted. A search of the vehicle revealed a large quantity of methamphetamine, drug packaging, and further evidence of narcotics sales.

Troy Timm was placed under arrest for felony narcotics sales and felony transportation of narcotics and transported to the Ventura County Jail. He is currently out on bail for a previous narcotics sales case.

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: August 17, 2022 (7:24 PM)

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested in Possession of Multiple Firearms and Ammunition

SUSPECTS: Pablo Reyes Cervantes, 38-year-old San Bernardino resident

LOCATION: 800 block of W. Wooley Road, Oxnard

CONTACT: Rocky Marquez, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | rocky.marquez@Oxnardpd.org

On August 17, 2022, at approximately 7:24 p.m., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department were in the 800 block of W. Wooley Road, handling a call for service. When the officers returned to their vehicles, they observed a vehicle blocking the police units. Officers were contacted by the driver of the vehicle, who was uncooperative and claimed to be armed with a firearm. The suspect, Pablo Reyes Cervantes, refused to comply with the officer’s commands.

The Oxnard Police SWAT Team and K-9 Unit responded along with Crisis Negotiations Team members. After several minutes of negotiations and despite several commands requesting him to comply, Cervantes turned from officers and attempted to leave the area. A less-lethal device was deployed to stop Cervantes from fleeing. Cervantes then began to reach toward his pockets. Oxnard PD K-9 “Rocky” was deployed, and Cervantes was taken into custody.

Cervantes was found to be in possession of two loaded handguns, four loaded handgun magazines and over 200 rounds of ammunition. Cervantes was arrested for several firearms-related offenses and resisting arrest. He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for further treatment before being booked for the violations.

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 arrests are available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 15, 2022

SUBJECT: Summer DUI Mobilization Campaign

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal | (805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

The Oxnard Police Department Encourages Community to Choose a Sober Way to Travel

Oxnard, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Oxnard Police Department reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The Oxnard Police Department asks residents to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your family by buckling up, avoiding distractions behind the wheel, following the speed limit, and not driving impaired.

To help keep our community safe, the Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol Aug. 17 through Labor Day (Sept. 5) looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The additional efforts to prevent impaired driving are part of a national enforcement campaign, Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over.

In addition to patrols, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint in the month of August in the evening hours at an undisclosed location within the city of Oxnard.

In 2020, 1,159 people were killed throughout the state in drunk driving-related crashes, which accounted for 30 percent of all traffic deaths.

While drunk driving is a significant traffic safety problem, driving while impaired is not just from alcohol. Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and marijuana may also impair. If you plan on drinking or taking medications with a driving warning label, let someone who is sober drive. If you see someone driving impaired, call 9-1-1.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Paul Carganilla

Community Affairs Manager

phone: (805) 385-7631 / mobile: (805) 342-8292

email: paul.carganilla@oxnardpd.org

251 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 16, 2022

SUBJECT: Firearm / Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Trevor Williams, 23 year-old Oxnard Resident

Jazmine Tucker, 41 year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 4400 Block of Clover Drive, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

(805) 256-5121 Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

During the month of July, 2022, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and the South District Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT) began an investigation into Trevor Williams and Jazmine Tucker regarding the manufacturing of P80 firearms and narcotics sales. During the investigation, detectives developed probable cause to obtain a search warrant for their residence.

On August 16, 2022, with the assistance of South District NPT and Oxnard K9 Maxx, DEU detectives located Williams and Tucker driving in a vehicle. A traffic enforcement stop was conducted and both Williams and Tucker were detained pursuant to the search warrant. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded P80 firearm with an extended magazine and a large quantity of counterfeit Xanax pills believed to be fentanyl. Detectives also located three additional incomplete P80 firearms in the trunk of the vehicle.

DEU detectives served the search warrant at their residence and located over two pounds of counterfeit Xanax pills, believed to be fentanyl, and several bottles of Codeine. Additionally, further evidence of narcotics sales was located in the residence. Trevor Williams and Jazmine Tucker were both placed under arrest for several felony firearm and narcotics sales violations.

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Date: Tue, Aug 16, 2022 at 11:31 PM
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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 16, 2022

SUBJECT: Firearm / Narcotics Sales Arrest

SUSPECTS: Trevor Williams, 23 year-old Oxnard Resident

Jazmine Tucker, 41 year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION: 4400 Block of Clover Drive, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

(805) 256-5121 Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

Sergeant Brandon Ordelheide

Drug Enforcement Unit

Oxnard Police Department

Cell: 805-256-5121

251 South C Street

Oxnard Ca, 93030

Brandon.ordelheide@oxnardpd.org

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 17, 2022

SUBJECT: DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Enforcement Patrols

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal (805) 385-7749 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department to hold DUI Checkpoint and extra patrols for suspected impaired drivers

The Oxnard Police Department has collaborated with the California Highway Patrol – Ventura Office to hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2022. The checkpoint will be held at an undisclosed location within the city. The Oxnard Police Department will also have additional officers on patrol, specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The DUI Checkpoint and DUI patrols will be from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DUI checkpoints and patrols are done in locations with a history of DUI-related collisions and arrests. During the checkpoint, officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with officers checking drivers for proper licensing.

In 2018, 1,069 people were killed on California roads in crashes involving drivers who had a blood alcohol content over the legal limit (.08 or above). The Oxnard Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription or over-the-counter medications with an operating heavy machinery warning on the label can also impair. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or are taking medications that can affect your ability to drive, please take these precautions to avoid a DUI:

Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab, or public transportation – to get home.
Walking while impaired is also dangerous. Have someone sober walk you home or stay with you until a sober driver is available to pick you up.
Report drunk drivers – Call 911.
Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who is drinking and how they are getting home.

A DUI arrest is not cheap. Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license and possible jail time.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: August 13, 2022

SUBJECT: Subjects Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS: Christian Rojas, 27 year old Oxnard resident

Daniel Morales, 25 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: City of Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | kevin.baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

On Saturday, August 13^th, at approximately 3:30PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation on a black Chevy Silverado truck at 6^th and A Streets in Oxnard. Officers noticed that the driver, Rojas, showed signs of impairment. Additionally, officers observed open containers of alcohol in the vehicle. Rojas and the vehicle’s other two occupants, right front passenger Morales and a third occupant were removed from the vehicle in order to conduct a DUI investigation on Rojas.

Rojas was ultimately arrested for DUI. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a loaded revolver underneath the vehicle’s center console. This firearm was previously reported stolen. Rojas and Morales, both previously convicted felons, were also arrested for multiple firearms violations. The rear passenger was arrested for outstanding misdemeanor warrants.

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: August 13, 2022

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS: Reynaldo Palazuelos, 45 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: City of Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | kevin.baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

On Saturday, August 13^th, at approximately 8:40PM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department contacted the occupants of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of West Sixth Street. The right front passenger, Palazuelos, was found to be on parole. Officers removed Palazuelos and the driver from the vehicle, and conducted a search of the vehicle.

During the search, officers located a loaded P80 handgun located in the right front passenger compartment. Palazuelos, a previously convicted felon, was arrested for numerous firearm violations. The driver of the vehicle was released at the scene.

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.