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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 20, 2022

SUBJECT: Narcotics Sales and Firearms Arrest

SUSPECTS: Arturo Guzman, 58-year-old Oxnard resident

Gerardo Vega, 54-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 300 Block North Garfield Avenue, Oxnard

300 Block North Roosevelt Avenue, Oxnard

CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant

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

On April 20, 2022 the Ventura County Money Laundering Task Force (VCMLTF) completed an investigation into narcotics sales occurring at two residences in the 300 block of North Garfield Avenue and one residence in the 300 block of North Roosevelt Avenue.

With the assistance of the Oxnard SWAT team, Oxnard Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Unit (UAV), Ventura SWAT Team, Ventura County Sheriffs, and Special Agents from the FBI, VCMLTF served a search warrant at all three locations. During a search of the residences, detectives located a large quantity of Cocaine, five firearms, and further evidence of narcotics sales.

Arturo Guzman was placed under arrest for several narcotics and firearm related charges, all felonies. Gerardo Vega was also placed under arrest for several narcotics and firearm related charges, all felonies. Both subjects were booked into the Ventura County Jail with a bail request of $250,000. The Ventura County Money Laundering Task Force (VCMLTF) is comprised of the Oxnard Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) Detectives and Special Agents from the FBI.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing narcotics related crimes 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: April 18, 2022

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

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal

(805) 385-7847 | Mike.Wood@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department to hold DUI Checkpoint and use extra officers to patrol for suspected impaired drivers

The Oxnard Police Department will have additional officers on patrol on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, specifically looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. In addition, the Oxnard Police Department will hold a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city. The DUI Checkpoint and DUI patrols will be from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.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: April 18, 2022 / 5:35 PM

SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Handgun

SUSPECTS: Jose Rivera, 23 year old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 2300 block of San Mateo Place

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

(805) 385-7600 | Kevin.Baysinger@Oxnardpd.org

On the above date and time, officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a red Chevrolet Tahoe for a traffic violation in the 2300 block of San Mateo Place. The driver of the vehicle, Rivera, was found to be in possession of a loaded P80 firearm. He was arrested for numerous firearm violations, including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

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: April 14, 2022 (09:53 PM)

SUBJECT: Firearm Brandishing and Negligent Discharge Arrest

SUSPECTS: Jesse Moore, 29 year-old Sylmar resident

LOCATION: 1700 block of S. Oxnard Blvd. , Oxnard

CONTACT: Marc Amon, Commander

(805) 678-0319 | marc.amon@oxnardpd.org

On April 14, 2022, at approximately 9:53 p.m., witnesses called in on a subject brandishing a firearm from a brown 2000 Chevy Suburban in the 1700 block of S. Oxnard Blvd. The driver of the vehicle then fired several rounds from the vehicle in an unknown direction. Within approximately one minute from when the 911 calls were received, the first patrol officer arrived on scene and stopped the vehicle.

The driver, Jesse Moore, was cooperative with the officers and was safely removed from the vehicle. He was the sole occupant and was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. He was positively identified for the brandishing and for the negligent discharge of the firearm. There were no injuries to any persons nor was there any damaged property located as a result of the negligent discharges. Moore was also found to have been driving while his blood alcohol was at nearly twice the legal limit of .08 percent. In addition to driving under the influence of alcohol, Moore was arrested for various misdemeanor and felony weapon charges.

The Oxnard Fire Department is currently on scene of a structure fire in the 1300 block of E. Channel Islands Boulevard. Officers are assisting with traffic control in the area.

Both directions of Channel Islands Boulevard between Rose Avenue and Statham Boulevard are closed to traffic. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Brian Woolley

Patrol Sergeant

Oxnard Police Department

(805) 385-7600

brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org

*UPDATE*

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 13, 2022, 10:00 a.m.

SUBJECT: Fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian

LOCATION: Ventura Road at Bay Blvd., Oxnard

DRIVER/VEHICLE: Anthony Madrigal, 20-year-old of Oxnard, CA

2018 Ford Mustang

PEDESTRIAN: 76-year-old of male Oxnard, CA (Deceased)

CONTACT: Manuel Perez, Police Officer

(805) 509-8996 | manuel.perez@oxnardpd.org

Update (Refer to the original collision information below)

On August 27, 2021, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Oxnard Traffic Investigators responded to a hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian that occurred at the intersection of Ventura Road and Bay Blvd. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. Traffic Investigators identified Anthony Madrigal, a 20-year-old Oxnard resident, as the driver of the vehicle.

Based on the investigation, it was determined that Madrigal was traveling at a high rate of speed when he struck the victim. Madrigal then fled the scene of the collision. As a result, on April 13, 2022, Traffic Investigators arrested Anthony Madrigal for 192(c)(1) vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and 20001 (a) cvc hit and run traffic collision resulting in death to a person. Madrigal was booked into the Ventura County Main Jail.

Anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Officer Perez at (805) 509-8996 or via email at manuel.perez@oxnardpd.org. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can 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.

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On August 27, 2021, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Oxnard officers and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian that occurred at the intersection of Ventura Road and Bay Blvd. When police personnel arrived at the scene of the collision, they discovered a 2018 Ford Mustang driven by a 20-year-old male of Oxnard who had collided with a 76-year-old male pedestrian of Oxnard. The pedestrian sustained critical injuries and succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the collision. After the collision, the driver continued southbound on Ventura Road and parked his vehicle in the area of Redwood Street and Ventura Road. The driver then left the scene but returned as officers were conducting the investigation and provided information regarding the collision.

Traffic investigators determined that the driver of the Ford Mustang was traveling southbound on Ventura Road when the driver struck the pedestrian who was walking westbound in the south crosswalk at Bay Blvd. Investigators do not believe that speed was a contributing factor to the collision. An investigation is ongoing regarding the collision and to determine whether drugs and/or alcohol were involved.

You can also 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: April 7, 2022 (8:18 PM)

SUBJECT: Man arrested for possession of loaded firearm with large capacity magazine

LOCATION: 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar

VICTIM: State of California

SUSPECT: Daniel Vargas, age 18, Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

On April 7, 2022, at around 8:18 PM, an Officer attempted to contact and detain two suspicious subjects in the 300 block of the north alley of Cuesta Del Mar. As the Officer approached the two subjects, suspect Daniel Vargas (age 18) grabbed his waistband and began fleeing on foot. The Officer chased Vargas a short distance and commanded him to stop several times. Vargas refused to obey the commands and continued running. Vargas fled into an apartment courtyard in the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar where he ran into a locked gate and was taken into custody. The Officer searched Vargas and discovered he was in possession of a loaded P80 Glock style handgun with a large capacity magazine. Vargas was charged with various felonies related to the possession of the loaded firearm, in addition to resisting arrest.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 8, 2022, 11:07 a.m.

SUBJECT: Fatal traffic collision involving a motorcyclist

LOCATION: Hueneme Road at Arcturus Avenue, Oxnard

RIDER/VEHICLE: 26-year-old male of Port Hueneme, CA

2008 Kawasaki motorcycle

DRIVER/VEHICLE: 49-year-old male of Bakersfield, CA

2018 Peterbilt semi-truck and trailer

CONTACT: Andrew Pinkstaff, Corporal

(805) 385-7750 | andrew.pinkstaff@oxnardpd.org

On April 8, 2022, at approximately 11:07 a.m., Oxnard officers and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a collision involving a semi-truck and a motorcyclist at the intersection of Hueneme Road and Arcturus Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene of the incident, they discovered that a motorcyclist, identified as a 26-year-old male of Port Hueneme, sustained critical injuries and died at the scene of the collision. The driver of the Peterbilt semi-truck and trailer, identified as a 49-year-old male of Bakersfield, was uninjured and cooperated with the investigation.

Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that the semi-truck driver was traveling westbound on Hueneme Road and attempted a left turn onto Arcturus Avenue. However, the motorcyclist, who was traveling eastbound on Hueneme Road, broadsided the semi-truck and trailer. The impact caused the motorcyclist to be ejected off his motorcycle. An investigation is ongoing regarding the cause of the collision and whether speed, drugs, and/or alcohol were involved.

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.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 7, 2022 (8:32 PM)

SUBJECT: Man arrested for possession of a loaded firearm inside a retail business

LOCATION: 2700 block of Saviers Rd.

VICTIM: State of California

SUSPECT: Angel Tejeda, age 25, Oxnard resident

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

On April 7, 2022, at around 8:32 PM, a caller inside a retail business in the 2700 block of Saviers Rd. reported a suspicious subject possibly in possession of a handgun tucked in his waistband. Officers arrived on scene and monitored the suspect before he exited the store without paying for any merchandise. Officers contact suspect Angel Tejeda, age 25, as he exited the store. Tejada was uncooperative with officers and began reaching toward his waistband. Officers tackled Tejada and struggled with him before removing a loaded P80 9mm Glock style handgun from Tejeda's waistband. Tejada continued to physically resist arrest and a third officer utilized a taser before officers were able to take Tejeda into custody. Tejada was arrested for various felony charges related to the possession of the loaded firearm, in addition to petty theft and resisting arrest.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: April 7, 2022 (3:06 PM)

SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest

LOCATION: Fifth St. and B St.

VICTIM: State of California

SUSPECT: Daniel Alexander Lopez, age 19, Oxnard resident

VEHICLE: Silver Honda Accord

CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander

(805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org

On April 7, 2022, at around 3:06 p.m., officers assigned to work extra gang enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a silver Honda Accord at the intersection of Fifth St. and B St. in Oxnard. Officers contacted four occupants in the vehicle. During the contact, the officers searched the interior of the vehicle and located a loaded P80 Glock style 9mm handgun in a pocket behind the driver’s seat. Officers arrested suspect Daniel Alexander Lopez, age 19. Lopez has a previous felony conviction and is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm. He was arrested for several felony firearm related charges.