There is a traffic collision in the 300 block of N. Harbor Boulevard. Traffic on Harbor Boulevard between Fifth Street and Gonzalez Road is closed. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
Thank you.
Traffic near the intersection of Oxnard Blvd. and Wooley Rd. will be significantly impacted tomorrow, Wednesday March 2, 2022 between the hours of 9:30 am and 11:00 am, as traffic investigators conduct a follow-up investigation in the area. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes.
Sergeant Rocky Marquez
Oxnard Police Department
Patrol Support Division / Traffic
805-200-2337 (Office)
Traffic near the intersection of Oxnard Blvd. and Wooley Rd. will be significantly impacted this morning until approximately 11:00 am, as traffic investigators conduct a follow-up investigation in the area. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes.
Sergeant Rocky Marquez
Oxnard Police Department
Patrol Support Division / Traffic
805-200-2337 (Office)
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 1, 2022, 2:33 p.m.
SUBJECT: Serious Injury Hit and Run Traffic Collision
LOCATION: Fifth Street at K Street, Oxnard
VEHICLE: Black Sedan
PEDESTRIAN: 22-year-old female of Oxnard, Ca.
CONTACT: Oscar Toraya, Traffic Officer
(805) 385-7750 | oscar.toraya@oxnardpd.org
On March 1, 2022, at approximately 2:33 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers and EMS personnel responded to a call of a hit and run traffic collision involving a pedestrian, which occurred on Fifth Street at K Street. Officers arrived and located a 22-year-old female suffering from serious injuries. The victim was immediately transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center, where she is currently listed in critical condition.
Oxnard Police Department Traffic Officers responded to assist with the investigation. Based on the preliminary investigation, it was determined that the pedestrian was walking northbound in the crosswalk of K Street, crossing Fifth Street when she was struck by an unidentified black sedan, which was traveling westbound on Fifth Street. After the collision, the driver fled in the vehicle westbound on Fifth Street towards Ventura Road.
Anyone who witnessed this traffic collision is urged to contact Officer Oscar Toraya at (805) 385-7750 or via email at oscar.toraya@oxnardpd.org
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: February 25, 2022
SUBJECT: Overdose Investigation leads to Narcotics Sales Arrest
SUSPECTS: Jason McGarrah, 50-year-old Oxnard resident
Christopher Savage, 37-year-old Oxnard resident
Vanessa Campaner, 30-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 1800 blk South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard
CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
(805) 256-5121 Brandon.Ordelheide@oxnardpd.org
On February 16, 2022, Oxnard Patrol Officers responded to an overdose investigation at an apartment located in the 1800 block of South Victoria Avenue. Officers located a 35-year-old female victim overdosing on Fentanyl. The Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) was notified and began an investigation. During the investigation, DEU detectives identified Jason McGarrah as being involved in the sale of Fentanyl. In 2020, DEU detectives arrested Mcgarrah for narcotics sales. Mcgarrah is currently on two separate felony probations for narcotics sales. During the investigation, DEU detectives developed enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant for Mcgarrah’s residence.
On February 25, 2022, DEU detectives served a search warrant at the residence. Jason Mcgarrah and three other subjects were contacted inside of the residence while they were using Fentanyl. During a search of the residence, detectives located several bags of fentanyl packaged for sale, methamphetamine, US Currency, and further evidence of narcotics sales. Additionally, Detectives observed that the residence was being used as a drug house.
Jason Mcgarrah was arrested for possession of narcotics for sale, a felony, and maintaining a drug house, a felony. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail with a bail request of $500,000.
Christopher Savage was found in possession of fentanyl for sale, a felony, and arrested for both narcotics sales and an outstanding warrant. Savage is currently out on bail for a previous narcotics sales case in 2020. He was booked into Ventura County Jail with a bail request of $500,000.
Vanessa Campaner was arrested for an outstanding warrant and booked into Ventura County Jail.
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: February 25, 2022 (7:45 PM)
SUBJECT: Wanted / Prohibited Person Arrested for Possessing P80 Handgun
SUSPECTS: Juan Rivera, 21-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 2400 blk South C St., Oxnard
CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander
(805) 857-5297 | timothy.kelley@Oxnardpd.org
On February 25, 2022, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) responded to a call of a subject seen with a handgun at C St. and Kamala St. As officers arrived, they located a possible suspect. The suspect, later identified as Juan Rivera, fled on a bicycle from pursuing officers. Rivera abandoned his bicycle, discarded a metal object and then fled on the grounds of a church that was in session. Officers located and detained Rivera after a brief search.
Officers traced Rivera’s route and located a loaded 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun under a parked vehicle adjacent to the church. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Officers arrested Rivera for possessing the handgun, and booked him for felony firearm related charges. Special Enforcement Unit officers previously arrested Rivera on the fifth of this month for firearms and ammunition related charges after a brief vehicle pursuit. In addition to the fresh firearms related charges from this evening, officers arrested Rivera for an outstanding felony warrant. Rivera’s felony warrant was for violating his felony probation from a firearms conviction unrelated to the arrests from February.
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: February 18, 2022 (6:00 PM)
SUBJECT: Juvenile Arrested for Possession of A Loaded Firearm
SUSPECTS: 16 year old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 600 blk. South C Street
CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander
(805) 857-5297 | timothy.kelley@Oxnardpd.org
On February 18, 2022, at approximately 6:00 PM, officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 600 block of South C Street. As the vehicle began to slow, a passenger fled out of the rear seat of the vehicle and threw a loaded revolver. After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody. The juvenile subject has prior firearm related arrest and is a member of a criminal street gang. Upon further inspection of the firearm, it was noted that the serial number had been obliterated.
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 felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: February 18, 2022 (3:00 PM)
SUBJECT: Subjects Arrested for Firearms Possession
SUSPECTS: Jesus Medina, 20-year-old Oxnard resident
Jorge Garcia, 18-year-old Oxnard resident
Monique Beas, 19-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: Jackson St. at Kamala St., Oxnard
CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander
(805) 857-5297 | timothy.kelley@Oxnardpd.org
On February 18, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic infraction. Officers contacted the driver who was identified as Jesus Medina (age 20) and two passengers, Jorge Garcia (age 18), and Monique Beas (age 19). Officers immediately recognized Garcia as an Oxnard criminal street gang member from his last arrest, which occurred last month when the Special Enforcement unit officers arrested Garcia for possessing an assault weapon and assaulting officers after a vehicle pursuit. Officers knew Garcia was on probation with search terms.
Officers searched the vehicle pursuant to Garcia's terms and located a loaded 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun with a 30 round extended magazine. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Medina, Beas, and Garcia were booked for felony firearm related charges.
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 felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: February 17, 2022, 10:00 PM
SUBJECT: Suspect Arrested in 2021 Stabbing Death of Oxnard Man
LOCATION: Del Sol Park, 1800 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM: Jorge Hernandez Maldonado, 32 year old, Oxnard resident
SUSPECT: Edgar Mendoza, 36 year old, Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Edgar Fernandez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7763 | edgar.fernandez@Oxnardpd.org
On February 17th, 2022, at about 10:00 PM, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit had obtained information that Edgar Mendoza, who was wanted in connection with the August 15th, 2021, stabbing death of Jorge Maldonado, had returned to the Oxnard area. This homicide had occurred at Del Sol Park, after Maldonado was in an altercation with Mendoza and was stabbed. Maldonado succumbed to his injuries two days later and died.
Investigators learned Mendoza had fled north to Merced County after the homicide. With the assistance of the Merced County Gang and Narcotic Enforcement Team (MAGNET), Oxnard investigators were able to narrow the search for Mendoza. As investigators continued their diligent search, they received information that he had returned to Oxnard. As a new search to locate Mendoza began, the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit was asked to assist in locating Mendoza.
After a months-long investigation, and through the hard work of investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Major Crimes Unit, the assistance of the Merced Area Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Oxnard Police Special Enforcement Unit, Mendoza was taken into custody without further incident.
Mendoza has been released to the custody of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department and booked in the Ventura County Main Jail. He has been charged with the murder of Jorge Maldonado. Mendoza’s bail has been set at one million dollars.
Investigators are still seeking any further information regarding this incident and are encouraging anyone who may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174. Also, 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.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 18, 2022, 8:00 A.M.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: February 17, 2022 (8:00 PM)
SUBJECT: Prohibited Person Arrested for Possession of Short Barreled Shotgun
SUSPECTS: Mario Hernandez, 32-year-old Camarillo resident
LOCATION: 2600 blk W. Hemlock St., Oxnard
CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander
(805) 857-5297 | timothy.kelley@Oxnardpd.org
On February 17, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) responded to a call for service in the area of Hemlock St. and Elsinore reference a subject seen in possession of a firearm. Upon arriving, officers attempted to make contact with the possible suspect, identified as Mario Hernandez, who fled from officers. As Hernandez fled he was observed discarding a short barreled shotgun into the rear yard of a residence. Officers arrested Hernandez after a brief foot pursuit and recovered the shotgun. Hernandez was also found to be in possession of fentanyl and narcotic paraphernalia. Hernandez was arrested for several firearms and narcotics violations.
Officers immediately recognized Hernandez from his last arrest, which occurred eight days prior when Special Enforcement Unit officers arrested Hernandez for violating the terms of his parole. Hernandez is a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member who is on parole for assault with a deadly weapon and is prohibited from possessing firearms.
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 felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
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