Archives for December 2014

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

De Scott Whitney
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Licencia Checkpoint Resultados de DUI / de conducir
FECHA / HORA:	Viernes, Diciembre 19, 2014 8:00 p.m. a 3:00 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
El viernes, Diciembre 19, 2014, entre las horas de 8:00 p.m. y 3:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted two DUI/Driver’s license checkpoints in the City of Oxnard. The first checkpoint was conducted in the westbound lanes of Gonzales Road west of Snow Avenue and the second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Victoria Avenue south of Gonzales Road. These locations were chosen to provide increased DUI deterrence and in response to recent alcohol related arrests and/or DUI collisions.

The checkpoints resulted in the following statistics:

· 1,036 Vehicles through
· 826 Drivers screened
· 5 Investigaciones DUI
· 2 DUI alcohol arrests
· 2 Criminal arrests
· 15 Citations issued to unlicensed drivers
· 2 Citations issued to drivers with a suspended/revoked driver’s license
· 29 Total citations issued
· 5 Vehicles towed
Four of the five DUI investigations and the two DUI arrests occurred at the Victoria Avenue checkpoint. One of the drivers arrested for DUI was also charged with possession of narcotics. Another driver was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and was also driving with a suspended driver’s license.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard continuará llevando a cabo operaciones de aplicación de DUI este año. These operations are an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related crashes and to make our roadways and community safer. Recordamos también a las personas que si ven a un conductor incapacitado para marcar 911. Estas operaciones de aplicación de DUI son financiados por becas de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California (OTS) ya través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial.

Para cualquier pregunta relacionada con DUI y la aplicación del tráfico, por favor, póngase en contacto con Oficial superior Jamie Brown en (805) 385-7749 o por correo electrónico a jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 12/20/14, 0345 horas

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

De Scott Whitney
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Checkpoint Licencia DUI / Conducir s
FECHA / HORA:	Diciembre 19, 2014 / 2000-0300 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oficial superior Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
As the holiday season is upon us, the Oxnard Police Department wants to remind everyone to drive safe and drive sober. Tomorrow night, Diciembre 19^ª, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint within the city limits from 8:00 p.m. a 3:00 a.m. Los oficiales buscarán señales de alcoholismo y / o drogas y los oficiales revisarán a los conductores para obtener la licencia adecuada, lo que retrasará a los automovilistas solo momentáneamente.. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

On average, nearly one third (31%) of all crash fatalities in America involves drunk driving. Nacionalmente, the latest data shows 10,322 people were killed by an impaired driver in 2012 con 830 killed in December alone. More than half (53%) of the drunk drivers in these fatal crashes had at least one previous DUI conviction on their record. En California, 802 people were killed and nearly 24,000 serious injuries were caused in 2012 porque alguien no designó a un conductor sobrio.

En 2012, 3,829 drivers in Ventura County were arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs and/or a combination of alcohol and drugs. Trágicamente, 14 people were killed that year in the county as a result of driving under the influence. While this number has dropped from prior years, it is still too many lives lost.

Los fondos para este puesto de control se proporciona al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard por una subvención de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California, través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Diciembre 18, 2014 / 1900 horas

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

De Scott Whitney
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:

Operación: Holiday Heroes

FECHA / HORA:

Diciembre 2, 2014, 1100hrs

UBICACIÓN:

2800 block North Oxnard Boulevard

PREPARADO POR:

Oficial Andrew Pinkstaff

PERSONA DE CONTACTO &
INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:

Oficial Andrew Pinkstaff
805-385-7600

DETALLES:
En diciembre 2, 2014, entre 11:00Tráfico cerca de la intersección de Oxnard Blvd. 4:00pm, Oxnard Police Officers conducted an operation targeting thefts from vehicles in retail shopping centers. Officers dubbed the event “Operation: Holiday Heroes.”

Tradicionalmente, during the holiday season, officers respond to an increase in auto burglaries and thefts. The increase in shoppers at major retail locations seemingly creates an environment very attractive to criminals. At busy shopping centers with various retail stores, shoppers may leave purchases and other valuable items in plain view within their vehicles making them the ideal targets.

Due to the increased possibility of theft-related criminal activity, the Oxnard Police Department deployed a “bait car” filled with gift-wrapped packages and other valuable merchandise. This vehicle was parked in a busy shopping center, with high pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Officers conducted surveillance of the vehicle, and were assigned to contact persons suspected of criminal activity in and around the vehicle.

Durante esta operación, officers did not observe any criminal activity, however were able to make contact with a total of eleven “Holiday Heroes.” During the surveillance, officers were able to observe many of the “Holiday Heroes” secure the property that was unattended inside of the “bait car.” These actions included closing the vehicle door and notifying nearby store personnel.

After observing the “Holiday Heroes” take action to secure the “bait car” property, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were able to make contact with the Heroes and present them with gift cards to local businesses. These gift cards were small tokens of appreciation to these “Heroes” that took action to protect property and their community.

Several businesses made donations for this event, incluso: Objetivo, Five Guys Burgers, Century Theatres, The California Strawberry Festival, and Menchies.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind residents to exercise caution and continue to utilize the crime prevention tips we have been sharing throughout the year. These tips are part of our ongoing Operación segura y resistente initiative and can be found on our Department website, Facebook page, and on Nextdoor.com.

Remember to lock your vehicle.
Remove and/or hide all valuables (including gift-wrapped items) from your vehicle.
The best crime prevention tool ever invented is a GOOD NEIGHBOR! One of the best crime fighting teams are neighbors working in conjunction with the police department, and reporting all suspicious activity.
Report any suspicious activity or persons to the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 12-2-14/ 1715 horas

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

De Scott Whitney
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Barricaded Felony Suspect
FECHA / HORA:	Diciembre 7, 2014 en 07:00 al
UBICACIÓN:	3500 Block of Samuel Ave.
VÍCTIMA(S):	No divulgado
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Lawrence Beasley, 41 años de edad masculino Oxnard Residente
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Mike Adair, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Mike Adair, Comandante (805) 385-7771

DETALLES:

En diciembre 7, 2014 en 7:00 al, Oxnard Police Officers received a call of a felony sexual assault and possible kidnap that occurred in the 3500 bloque de Samuel Ave. Officers learned that the suspect was possibly still in the area and attempted to make contact with him. The officers found the suspect in an apartment on Samuel Ave. When contacted by officers, the suspect was uncooperative and barricaded himself inside the apartment.

After approximately two hours, the suspect surrendered to SWAT officers who had responded to the scene. During the incident six apartments evacuated.

Traffic was shut down on the following streets for the duration of the incident.
· La Canada Ave. between Samuel Ave. and La Costa Pl.
· Samuel Ave. between La Canada Ave. and Yucca St.

The suspect has been arrested for several felony crimes. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit are handling the investigation.

We want to encourage anyone that may have information about this incident to call Detective Dale McApline at (805) 385-3921. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 12-7-14/ 0835 horas

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

De Scott Whitney
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Stolen Mail
FECHA / HORA:	12/11/14 en 12:25 pm
UBICACIÓN:	2000 Block of Teal Club Road, Oxnard
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Ricardo Bravo, 58 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Officer Yvonne Negrete
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Erica Escalante, 805-385-7661

DETALLES:

En 12/11/14 en 12:25 pm, the Oxnard Police Department received a call of a subject stealing mail in the 2000 block of Teal Club Road in the city of Oxnard. Officers arrived on scene and contacted Ricardo Bravo. Bravo was still in possession of mail when the officers detained him. Witnesses identified Bravo as the person they saw stealing the mail out of a business mailbox. The victim confirmed that Bravo is not known to them and is not supposed to be in possession of their mail. Bravo was out on bail for a prior narcotics arrest and petty theft. Bravo was arrested today for possession of stolen mail.

This case was made a success by the witnesses who provided the information from a safe distance and by cooperation from the victims. The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind residents to exercise caution and continue to utilize the crime prevention tips we have been sharing throughout the year. These tips are part of our ongoing Operación segura y resistente initiative and can be found on our Department website, Facebook page, and on Nextdoor.com.

Pick-up mail daily
Lock all windows and doors at night when you leave your residence or vehicle unattended.
Close all of your windows-thieves can open vehicles and access homes through the smallest of openings.
Don’t forget to set your residential alarm if you have one.
To avoid obstruction, keep your landscaping trimmed.
The best crime prevention tool ever invented is a GOOD NEIGHBOR! One of the best crime fighting teams are neighbors working in conjunction with the police department, and reporting all suspicious activity.
Report any suspicious activity or persons to the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

We want to encourage anyone that has information about these incidents or any related incidents to call the Oxnard Police at (805) 385-7600. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato, puede llamar a Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477.

También puede visitar este sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 12/11/14 en 1458 horas

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

De Scott Whitney
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Missing adultos
FECHA / HORA:	12/24/2014 en 1045 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	1000 cuadra de Beverly Drive
VÍCTIMA(S):	Maria DeJesus Garcia De Waldo
SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Charles Buttell, Oficial superior
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Eduardo Miranda, Comandante eduardo.miranda@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETALLES:
The Oxnard Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Maria DeJesus Garcia De Waldo, 73 año. Officers are currently searching for Maria.

The missing person walked away from her residence located in the 1000 Block of Beverly Drive late last night or early this morning. Maria is 5-3, 120, blond hair, and green eyes. She is a Spanish language speaker who was last seen wearing a black and gray jacket, blue or purple long sleeve shirt and black/orange pants.

The public should call (805) 385-7740 (Police Dispatch) with information as to the whereabouts of Maria.

See attached photo.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN:12-24-14 / 1230 horas

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

De Scott Whitney
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Ventura Road Closed Due to Flooding
FECHA / HORA:	12-12-14 / 0300 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Ventura Road between Wagon Wheel Road and Stone Creek Drive
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

Ventura Road has been closed from Wagon Wheel Road south to Stone Creek Drive because of the flooding caused by the late night storm. Motorists should use an alternate route this morning. It is unknown when the road will re-open.

Motorists are advised to allow more time to reach their destinations, reduce their speeds, and watch for slick or flooded road conditions.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 12-12-14 / 0300 horas

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

De Scott Whitney
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Operación Equipo de ataque con armas de fuego más seguras y fuertes (RÁPIDO) and Post Release Offender (PRO) Efforts
FECHA / HORA:	November/December 2014
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Eric S. Sonstegard, Assistant Chief of Police
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Asistente Jefe Eric S. Sonstegard (805) 385-7801 Eric. Sonstegard@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

Al principio de 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operación segura y resistente initiative, así como el equipo de ataque de armas de fuego (RÁPIDO) liderado por la Unidad de Crímenes Violentos, para quitar proactivamente las armas de fuego de personas prohibidas en la ciudad. The objective of the initiative and FAST was to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

The importance of this initiative has been magnified as the City of Oxnard continues to address issues associated with the Post Release Offender (PRO) Programa, creado por Bill Bill 109 (the “2011 Realineación de la seguridad pública”), which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandated that individuals sentenced to non-violent, no serio, or non-sex offenses serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The City of Oxnard has approx. two-hundred and twenty-six (226) of these PRO offenders currently residing within our jurisdiction. This represents approx. 35.5% of the PRO population living in Ventura County. The Oxnard Police Department made three-hundred and five (305) felony arrests of PRO offenders in 2014. These PRO offenders often have serious and violent criminal backgrounds that are not considered prior to release under AB 109. Liberar bajo AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent commitment offense (prior convictions are not considered).

During the months of November and December, the Oxnard Police Department seized twenty-nine (29) firearms through directed patrols, probation and parole searches, llamadas de servicio, and the services of search warrants. Sixteen (16) of those firearms were seized from persons being arrested.

En noviembre 7, 2014, Jesse Olivares, a 43-year old Oxnard resident, was contacted by Special Enforcement Unit (SU) officers during a traffic stop and found to be in possession of controlled substances. During a follow-up probation search at his residence, un loaded .40 pistola semiautomática calibre se encuentra. Olivares was arrested for numerous firearms violations including being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm (He is currently on probation).
En noviembre 23, 2014, Alvaro Cervantes, a 30-year old Oxnard resident, was contacted by SEU officers during a traffic stop in the 300 block of “B” Street. During a probation search of the vehicle, un loaded .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun was located where Cervantes was seated. Cervantes was arrested for numerous firearms violations including being a felon in possession of a firearm (He is currently on probation and had previously been served with the Colonia Chiques civil gang injunction).
En diciembre 26, 2014, a aprox. 11:00 p.m., Officer Rodney Spicer Jr. contacted a group of gang members in the 1800 block of MacArthur Place. Uno de los temas, Daniel Arciga, a 19-year old Oxnard resident, was found to be in possession of a loaded .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun. Arciga was subsequently arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
En diciembre 27, 2014, a aprox. 3:00 a.m., Officer Rodney Spicer Jr. attempted to contact a 17-year old Oxnard resident in the area of Commercial Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard. The juvenile fled from Officer Spicer but was apprehended a short time later. The juvenile was found to be in possession of a loaded .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun. He was subsequently arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Total, en 2014, Oxnard officers made one-hundred and six (106) firearms-related arrests. The Oxnard Police Department seized two-hundred and forty (240) firearms in 2014 and we will continue to focus our efforts on prohibited persons in possession of firearms.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard continúa alentando a los residentes a ser socios en la seguridad pública como parte de la iniciativa Operation Safer and Stronger. Si alguien tiene información con respecto a la actividad criminal en contacto con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard a (805) 385-7600, o los del Condado de Ventura a Crime Stoppers al (805) 222-8477 y www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Diciembre 31, 2014 1200 hrs.

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

De Scott Whitney
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Motorists to Expect Delays for the 2014 Papá al Mar Medio Maratón
FECHA / HORA:	Domingo, Diciembre 14, 2014 8 a.m. a 12 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico, (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
The Seventh Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday morning, Diciembre 14^ª. La carrera comienza a las 8:00 a.m. frente a Santa en Ventura Boulevard y viaja a través de la Ciudad de Oxnard donde termina en el Emporium Landing Marina situada en 3600 South Harbor Boulevard. Encima 3,500 corredores participarán en la carrera de este año.

Officers from the Oxnard Police Department will be handling the traffic control along the race course and motorists should expect significant delays at several intersections throughout the city. Estas intersecciones incluyen:

· Rice Avenue at Sturgis Road
· Rose Avenue at Camino Del Sol
· Fifth Street at Hobson Way
· Ventura Road at Ninth Street
· Wooley Road at Patterson Road
· Victoria Avenue at Wooley Road
· Harbor Boulevard at Wooley Road

Se alienta a los automovilistas que deseen viajar hacia el norte y hacia el sur de la ciudad para utilizar Oxnard bulevar, ya que no se verá afectada por la raza. Rice Avenue and Rose Avenue are expected to be re-opened by 9:30 a.m. All other roadways are expected to be re-opened by 12:00 p.m.

Para cualquier pregunta relacionada con la raza o el plan de tráfico para este evento, por favor, póngase en contacto con Oficial superior Jamie Brown en (805) 385-7749 o por correo electrónico a jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 12/11/14, 1735 horas

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

De Scott Whitney
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Homicidio
FECHA / HORA:	Diciembre 16, 2014 8:08 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	1200 block of Felicia Court, Ciudad de Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	David Lara, 28-year old City of Oxnard resident
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Desconocido
PREPARADO POR:	Comandante Eric S. Sonstegard, (805) 385-7801 eric.sonstegard@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Gordon Currie, (805) 200-5682 gordon.currie @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En diciembre 16, 2014 en aproximadamente 8:08 p.m., oficiales del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard fueron enviados a la víctima de un tiroteo en el 1200 block of Felicia Court. Cuando llegaron los agentes, they located David Lara, a 28-year old Oxnard resident, lying on the grass suffering from a single gunshot wound. Emergency Medical Personnel attended to Lara for several minutes but he ultimately died as a result of his injury.

This is Oxnard’s eleventh homicide of the year and the third in the month of December. The Oxnard Police Department has dedicated all of the investigative resources of the Violent Crimes Unit and the Major Crimes Unit into around the clock investigations of these recent incidents. The City of Oxnard offers up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspect(s) en los casos de homicidio.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Gordon Currie at (805) 200-5682. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato puede llamar a la línea directa de Delitos Violentos en (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477. También puede visitar www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 12/17/14, 0100 Horas