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NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 15, 2022 (8:00 PM)

SUBJECT: Person Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS: Miguel Ruiz, 25-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 100 block of N. Bonita Avenue, Oxnard

CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander

On July 15, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department contacted Ruiz in the alley of the 100 block of N. Bonita Avenue. Just prior to this, Ruiz quickly entered and then exited the rear yard of a residence.

Officers searched the area where Ruiz had been and located a loaded handgun. The residents were contacted, and stated that the firearm did not belong to them.

Ruiz was arrested and charged with multiple firearms violations, including possessing an unregistered firearm.

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.

Traffic investigators are on scene of a traffic collision on Rose Avenue at Tiesa Lane. Southbound Rose Avenue is closed from Tiesa Lane to Cesar Chavez Drive. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes until the closure is lifted.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 15, 2022 (5:10 PM)

SUBJECT: Prohibited Person with Felony Warrant for Narcotics and Firearms Possession, Arrested for Narcotic and Firearms Possession

SUSPECTS: Rudy Garcia, 30-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 1000 blk W. Wooley Rd., Oxnard

CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant

(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]

On July 15, 2022, at approximately 5:10 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) observed wanted subject, Rudy Garcia, in the 1000 blk of W. Wooley Rd. Officers were aware that Garcia had a felony warrant for possession of narcotics and a firearm. When officers attempted to detain Garcia, he became noncompliant. Garcia was tackled and taken into custody after a brief struggle.

Garcia was handcuffed and searched incident to his arrest. Officers located a loaded 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun tucked in Garcia’s front waistband area. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. This Polymer 80 handgun barrel was modified and fit the definition of “assault weapon”, an additional felony.

Officers continued to search Garcia and located fentanyl and a significant quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Garcia’s original offense that led to Garcia being placed on probation was a conviction for possession of narcotics while armed with a firearm. The prior conviction made Garcia a prohibited person.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit 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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 20, 2022

DATE OF INCIDENT: March 11, 2022, at 5:54 p.m.

SUBJECT: Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

LOCATION: 1000 Block Of Will Avenue

VICTIM: CBC Credit Union, 2151 East Gonzales Road

SUSPECT:

CONTACT: Ricardo Vega, Detective

(805) 385-8291 | [email protected]

On March 11, 2022, at approximately 5:54 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to an armed robbery at the CBC Credit Union, located at 2151 East Gonzales Road. When officers arrived, they learned a suspect had entered the bank and brandished a handgun. The suspect jumped over the counter and ordered the manager to give him money. The manager complied and the suspect then fled the business.

Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation. After a lengthy investigation, investigators were able to identify the suspect as 59-year-old Oxnard resident Eddie Tinoco. On the morning of July 20, 2022, investigators were in the 1000 block of Will Avenue in the El Rio neighborhood when they observed Tinoco outside of a residence. Investigators made contact with Tinoco and took him into custody for the robbery without incident. Tinoco was later booked into the Ventura County Jail for the bank robbery and released to the custody of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Ricardo Vega at 805-385-8291 or [email protected].

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnard.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura 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: July 14, 2022, 6:30 P.M.

SUBJECT: Man Arrested for Child Molest at an In-Home Daycare

SUSPECT: Salomon Pineda Martinez, 70-year old, Oxnard resident

LOCATION: 2400 block South K Street, Oxnard

CONTACT: Scott Aaron, Sergeant

(805) 385-7756 | [email protected]

On July 14, 2022, at about 6:10 P.M., investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit arrested 70-year-old Oxnard resident Salomon Martinez. Mr. Martinez’s wife used their residence as a licensed in-home daycare center, Martinez Family Child Care, located in Oxnard. Mr. Martinez was arrested for four counts of child molest with two separate victims while they were in his home between 2012 and 2018.

Investigators from the Family Protection Unit investigated the allegations and determined there was enough probable cause to arrest Mr. Martinez. Mr. Martinez was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility on a bail amount of $300,000.

The Oxnard Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation and believes there could be other victims who have not reported similar incidents to the police. Anyone with information regarding this case or any similar incidents involving Salomon Martinez or the Martinez Family Child Care is asked to contact Detective Mayra Gonzalez (805) 385-7662 [email protected] or Corporal Juan Morales (805) 385-3922 [email protected].

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 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: July 17, 2022, 3:30 a.m.

SUBJECT: Fatal traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian

LOCATION: Rose Avenue at Tiesa Lane, Oxnard

DRIVER/VEHICLE: Luis Armando Ayala, 20-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

2020 Dodge Challenger

PEDESTRIAN: 58-year-old male of Santa Barbara, CA

CONTACT: Andrew Pinkstaff, Corporal

(805) 385-7750 | [email protected]

On July 17, 2022, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers with the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a hit and run collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian that occurred on Rose Avenue at Tiesa Lane. The pedestrian sustained critical injuries and succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the collision. After the collision the driver fled the scene. The driver was later contacted by an officer away from the area of the collision. The driver was identified as Luis Armando Ayala, a 20-year-old Oxnard resident.

Traffic investigators responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Based on the investigation, it was determined that Ayala had been drinking alcohol. As a result, officers conducted a DUI investigation. Officers determined that Morales was impaired and under the influence of alcohol. Ayala was arrested for vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI and felony hit and run.

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

Correction – Please use this updated Axon link to upload media: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/oxnardhighsoccer

On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 2:54 PM Arnett, Alex <[email protected]> wrote:

DATE:           July 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.

SUBJECT:    Fight at Soccer Match Leaves Man in Critical Condition; One Person Arrested

LOCATION: Oxnard High School, 3400 West Gonzales Road, Oxnard

VICTIM:       Misael Sanchez, 29-years old

SUSPECT:    Berlin Jose Melgara, 46-years-old

CONTACT: Carey Everhart, Detective

                        (805) 486-6228 | [email protected]

On July 10, 2022, at approximately 11:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to Oxnard High School, located at 3400 West Gonzales Road, in reference to a large fight on the soccer field. When officers arrived, they located the victim, 29-year old Misael Sanchez. Sanchez was unresponsive and not breathing. EMS was summoned and Sanchez was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center. Sanchez is currently listed in critical condition.

Officers spoke to witnesses and learned the fight was between two adult soccer teams. The fight occurred when the two teams disagreed with a referee’s decision. Sanchez was on the field playing soccer for one of the two teams when the fight broke out. During the fight, Sanchez was assaulted by multiple assailants.

Witnesses identified one of the assailants as 46-year old Berlin Jose Melgara. Melgara attempted to leave but was detained and arrested for assaulting Sanchez. The investigation is ongoing and investigators are trying to locate additional witnesses and video of the incident. If you have any information, please contact Detective Carey Everhart at 805-486-6228 or [email protected].

Information can be reported online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnard.org, and click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

If you video recorded the incident or have photographs of the incident, you are asked to upload your media to the following link: https://oxnardpd.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/1800arcadia

Traffic Advisory Update: All lanes along Rose Avenue, between Tiesa Lane to Cesar Chavez Drive have now been opened.

On Sun, Jul 17, 2022 at 5:48 AM Baysinger, Kevin <[email protected]> wrote:

Traffic investigators are on scene of a traffic collision on Rose Avenue at Tiesa Lane. Southbound Rose Avenue is closed from Tiesa Lane to Cesar Chavez Drive. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes until the closure is lifted.

NEWS RELEASE

DATE: July 18, 2022, 8:12 p.m.

SUBJECT: Serious Injury Traffic Collision Involving a Vehicle and Bicyclist

LOCATION: Gonzales Road at Williams Drive, Oxnard

DRIVER/VEHICLE: 19-year-old male of Oxnard, CA

2021 Dodge Ram Van

Bicyclist: 14-year-old male of Oxnard

CONTACT: Mike Wood, Corporal

(805) 385-7749 | [email protected]

On July 18, 2022, at approximately 8:12 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist that occurred at Gonzales Rd and Williams Dr.

Preliminary investigation indicates a 2021 Dodge Ram Van was traveling northbound on Williams Dr. at the intersection with Gonzales Rd. The bicyclist, was westbound on Gonzales Road when the collision occurred. The driver of the Dodge remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Based on the initial investigation, Officers do not believe that speed or alcohol were a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. Traffic Investigators responded to take over the investigation.

If anyone who has information regarding this collision is urged to contact Corporal Mike Wood at (805) 385-7749 or via email at [email protected]. Also, anyone with information regarding this case can contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600.

Debris from the downed aircraft has been removed from the roadway. All lanes of Ventura Road are now open. Thank you for your patience.

Commander Rocky Marquez

Oxnard Police Department

Patrol Watch Commander

805-385-7600