OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Arrest
FECHA / HORA:	Febrero 22, 2018 / 5:00 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	San Gorgonio Avenue @ Driskill Street
VÍCTIMA:	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO:	Alejandro De La Cruz, 20 año, Oxnard Residente
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO:	Brown Saturn Sedan (robado)
PREPARADO POR:	Alto Oficial Enrique Alvarez
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Alto Oficial Enrique Alvarez (805) 385-7650 [email protected]

DETALLES:

En febrero 22, 2018, en aproximadamente 4:45 p.m., agentes del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard respondieron a la 500 block of Cooper Road reference a theft of a vehicle that just occurred. Officers contacted the owner of the vehicle and learned that the vehicle was left unattended with the engine running. Aproximadamente 15 minutos más tarde, a detective from the Oxnard Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force observed the vehicle being driven in the area of Sarita Drive and First Street. Responding officers attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver led officers on a brief pursuit. At the conclusion of the pursuit, the vehicle collided into three parked vehicles at the intersection of San Gorgonio Avenue and Driskill Street where it became disabled. El controlador, suspect Alejandro De La Cruz, fled from the vehicle on foot but was apprehended by officers a short distance away.

Suspect De La Cruz was arrested for and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and evading the police. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail. De La Cruz was previously arrested for driving a stolen vehicle and evading police in 2016.

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force was created to address stolen vehicle issues within the City of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department encourages community members to never leave a vehicle unattended with the engine running, lock their vehicles and use anti-theft devices to help secure their vehicles.

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 (800) 222-8477 y www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 2/22/18 / 2200 horas

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Home Invasion / Intento de arresto Robo
FECHA / HORA:	Febrero 10, 2018 7:55 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	4600 block Terrace Ave
VÍCTIMA(S):	Nombres reservados
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Seferino Mendez, 19 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Jess Aragón, Detective [email protected] 805-207-9097
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Ricardo Vega, Detective [email protected] 805-385-8291

DETALLES:

En febrero 10, 2018, en aproximadamente 7:55 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a home invasion robbery that had just occurred in the 4600 block of Terrace Ave, Ciudad de Oxnard. Upon arrival Officers learned that two suspects knocked on the front door of an apartment and when the victim answered the door, the suspects forced their way into the apartment and pistol whipped a female victim. The suspects demanded money from the family and took money from a juvenile victim. As the suspects left the apartment they approached a pizza delivery driver who was delivering pizza to another apartment. The suspects demanded money from the pizza delivery man and threatened to shoot him. The pizza delivery man refused to hand over his money and was punched. The suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to assist with the investigation. A través del curso de la investigación, investigators learned that 19 year old Seferino Mendez was possibly involved. Mendez was positively identified by two of the victims. Mendez was located and subsequently arrested by VCU investigators with the assistance of the Oxnard Police Department Neighborhood Police team.

Si alguien tiene más información, they are encouraged to call Detective Ricardo Vega at (805) 385-8291. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato puede llamar a la línea directa de crímenes violentos en (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477. También puede visitar este sitio www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Febrero 22, 2018 / 1:30 p.m.

Seferino Mendez

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

ACTUALIZACIÓN:

Nicholas was located and reunited with his family. Thanks for your assistance.

INCIDENTE:	Missing adultos dependientes
FECHA / HORA:	2/22/18 0630 horas
UBICACIÓN:	600 block Rosalinda Dr.
VÍCTIMA(S):	Nicholas Penaloza, 23 años de edad
PREPARADO POR:	Comandante Eduardo M. Miranda
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Comandante Eduardo M. Miranda [email protected] Departamento de Policía de Oxnard 805-385-7740

DETALLES:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently searching for a missing 23 year-old dependent adult. Nicholas Penaloza was last seen in the area of the 600 block of Rosalinda Dr., en Oxnard, alrededor 10:30 pm last night. Nicholas is autistic with an impaired mental capacity. Nicholas is described as a Hispanic male, 5’-8”, 300 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Nicholas was last seen wearing a blue shirt and black shorts.

Actualmente, the Oxnard Police Department is conducting an area search for Nicholas.

Anyone who has seen Nicholas or knows his possible whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740 o marque 911.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 2/22/18 7:30 al

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Oxnard Police Department to receive the 2018 James Q. Wilson Award for excellence in community policing
FECHA / HORA:	Febrero 20, 2018
UBICACIÓN:	Oxnard, California
PREPARADO POR:	Jason Benites, El jefe de policía asistente
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Jason Benites, El jefe de policía asistente [email protected] (805) 385-7626

DETALLES:

The Oxnard Police Department is proud to announce that it will receive the 2018 James Q. Wilson Award, for excellence in community policing.

This prestigious award is presented by the Regional Community Policing Institute – California, the California Police Chiefs Association, and the California Attorney General’s Office. The purpose of the award is to recognize California law enforcement agencies that demonstrate excellence in community policing philosophies. One California agency is selected to receive the award each year, along with two finalists.

Total, the award is based upon the following areas:

Resolución de Problemas – El nivel de compromiso agencia para resolver problemas de seguridad pública y el desorden.
Asociación con la Comunidad – El nivel de colaboración interinstitucional con la comunidad, mientras que frente a los problemas de seguridad pública y el desorden.
Colaboración con Organizaciones / agencias públicas y privadas -El nivel de colaboración interinstitucional con otras organizaciones / agencias públicas y privadas, mientras que frente a los problemas de seguridad pública y el desorden.
Institucionalización – La medida en que la filosofía de la policía comunitaria se ha integrado a lo largo de la agencia (por ejemplo. percentage of personnel involved, formación, relationship to promotional processes, etc.).
Resultados – ¿Cuáles han sido los resultados positivos que se pueden vincular a la Estrategia de Vigilancia Comunitaria elegido y cómo se determinaron?

Oxnard’s proposal, Turning the Tide on Crime, focused on the developing of clear agency priorities, and communicating them with not only the department, but also with the community. The five-page proposal also centered on the Oxnard Police Department’s commitment to crime reduction strategies, efforts to improve traffic safety, prioritizing problem-solving at the neighborhood level, and the importance of community partnerships/engagement.

The award will be presented during the California Police Chiefs Association Annual Training Symposium Luncheon on March 19, 2018. Chief Scott Whitney plans for the agency to be well-represented on this date, and will have a number of officers present from every level of the department, in addition to community members:

Jefe Scott Whitney: “I am very proud of our officers and civilian staff at every level of the department. We are also very grateful for all of our community members that are willing to step up, partner with us and help make our city safer.”

Chief Whitney added in an email message to all members of the Police Department: “Most importantly, this award was based upon the work that you all do every day. I am very proud of this agency and everyone in it, and am very grateful for not only what you do, but how well you do it!”

The Oxnard Police Department also received this award in 2008.

More information about the James Q. Wilson award can be found at the Regional Community Policing Institute – California’s website at: https://www.rcpi-ca.org/james_q_wilson_award

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Febrero 20, 2018 / 1600 horas

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:

Policía de Oxnard hacer un arresto en la Investigación de Homicidios

FECHA / HORA:

Diciembre 5, 2017, en aproximadamente 11:30 P.M.

UBICACIÓN:

300 bloque de la avenida North Rose, Oxnard

VÍCTIMA(S):

Jesús Pizano, 26-años de edad, residente de Oxnard

SOSPECHOSO(S):

Omar Alan Tapia, 25-años de edad, residente de Oxnard

PREPARADO POR:

Sargento Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org

PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:

El detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669

[email protected]

DETALLES: (Oxnard, California) – Major Crimes Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department have arrested a person in connection with the murder of Oxnard resident, Jesús Pizano.

En diciembre 5, 2017, en aproximadamente 11:30 p.m., Los agentes de policía de Oxnard respondieron a un informe de una víctima de apuñalamiento en el 300 bloque de la avenida North Rose. Police officers arrived on scene and located the victim, 26-year old Jesus Pizano, que sufre de múltiples heridas de arma blanca. Pizano was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and was listed in critical condition. Despite the life-saving efforts of the medical staff, Pizano died on December 8, 2017, en aproximadamente 3:30 p.m.

Initially, detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) responded to the crime scene to investigate the stabbing. Major Crimes Detectives took over the investigation upon Pizano’s death. Major Crimes Detectives diligently and thoroughly investigated the murder of Pizano to identify the person or persons responsible for his death. Durante la investigación, Major Crimes Detectives interviewed numerous people who provided detectives with valuable information. Detectives also located and collected important items of evidence. As the homicide investigation progressed, detectives were able to positively identify 25-year old Omar Alan Tapia, un residente de Oxnard, as the person responsible for the death of Jesus Pizano.

Major Crimes Detectives worked closely with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office during this investigation. The District Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and all the information detectives obtained during the investigation. After a thorough review of the information, detectives were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Tapia.

En febrero 21, 2018, Major Crimes Detectives arrested Tapia at Ventura County Jail and charged him with the murder of Jesus Pizano. Tapia, quien se encontraba en custodia por cargos no relacionados con la investigación del homicidio, will remain in custody with a bail amount of $500,000.00.

Major Crimes Detectives will continue to investigate the murder of Jesus Pizano with the possibility of additional arrests. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. También puede proporcionar información valiosa y permanecer en el anonimato llamando a la Línea crímenes violentos en (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477. También puede visitar el sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org en enviar una sugerencia a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Febrero 21, 2018, en aproximadamente 8:00 A.M.

Omar Alan Tapia

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Man arrested on warrant had loaded rifle
FECHA / HORA:	Febrero 17, 2018 / 9:00 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	5400 block of Roland, Oxnard, como.
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Marco Cerda, 19 edad, Oxnard Residente
PREPARADO POR:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sargento [email protected] 805-385-7600
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sargento [email protected] 805-385-7600

DETALLES:

En febrero 17, en aproximadamente 9:00 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers were conducting a warrant service in the 5400 block of Roland Street. Officers observed the warrant suspect, Marco Cerda, entering a vehicle to the rear of a residence. Officers contacted Cerda and observed a .22 caliber rifle next to him in the vehicle. Officers inspected the rifle and found that the rifle was loaded. Cerda was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant and firearms related charges.

Si alguien tiene más información, se les anima a llamar a Oxnard PD (805) 385-7600. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato puede llamar a la línea directa de crímenes violentos en (805) 982-7070 o 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.

.22 Caliber Rifle

Marco Cerda, 19

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Orden de arresto
FECHA / HORA:	Febrero 17, 2018 / 12:30 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	300 bloque de W. Channel Islands Blvd., Pt. Hueneme
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Gary Meza, 36 año, Residente de Oxnard Frank Duran, 31 año, Residente de Oxnard Misty Lopez, 37 año, Residente de Oxnard Emmanuel Estrella, 26 año, Residente de Oxnard Lauren Evans, 26 año, Residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Rick Marquez, Sargento [email protected] 805-385-7600
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Christopher Williams, Comandante [email protected] 805-385-8290

DETALLES:

En febrero 17, en aproximadamente 12:30 a.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit attempted to contact a wanted subject in the 300 block of west Channel Islands Blvd in Port Hueneme. Gary Meza, who was walking with an unidentified male, was wanted for an outstanding felony warrant and two outstanding misdemeanor warrants. As officers approached Meza, he and the unidentified male fled into a hotel room at the Casa Via Mar Inn. Additional officers responded and attempted to establish contact with the subjects for over two hours without success.

Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) y la Unidad K-9 respondieron para ayudar. Officers continued to try and establish communication with Meza and his companion and instructed them both to exit the hotel room. After numerous unsuccessful attempts to gain the cooperation of Meza and his partner, Violent Crimes Unit detectives authored a search warrant for the hotel room.

After a six hour stand-off, SWAT officers forced the hotel room door open. Meza immediately complied with officers and he was taken into custody without incident. Four additional subjects were found inside the room. Emmanuel Estrella was arrested for a violation of probation under the Post Release Offender program. Frank Duran, a documented gang member, and Lauren Evans were arrested for delaying a peace officer in the performance of their duties. Misty Lopez was arrested for a violation of parole. Gary Meza was arrested for his outstanding warrants and for a violation of probation under the Post Release Offender program. Meza is also a documented gang member.

Unidad de Ejecución especial del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard se ha comprometido a reducir los crímenes de pandillas y la violencia armada en la ciudad de Oxnard a través de la aplicación estricta de las leyes específicamente la orientación conocida, pandilleros activos que residen en la ciudad. Si alguien tiene información con respecto a la actividad criminal en contacto con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard a (805) 385-7600, o puede permanecer en el anonimato llamando a los Crime Stoppers del Condado de Ventura en (800) 222-8477. También puede visitar este sitio: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Febrero 17, 2018 / 1100 horas

Gary Meza, 36

Emmanuel Estrella, 26

Misty Lopez, 37

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:

Los padres de los que faltan 3 años de edad, Kimberly López arrestado por asesinato

FECHA:

Febrero 14, 2018

UBICACIÓN:

Ventura County Superior Court

VÍCTIMA(S):

Kimberly López, 3-años de edad, Oxnard Residente

SOSPECHOSO(S):

Mayra Alejandra Chavez, 26-años de edad, Oxnard Residente

Omar Misael Lopez, 33-años de edad, Oxnard Residente

PREPARADO POR:

Sargento Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org

PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:

Sargento Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

(OXNARD, California) - After nearly a year and a half long investigation, detectives with the Oxnard Police Department announce that arrests were made in the disappearance of 3-year old Kimberly Lopez. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against Kimberly’s parents, Mayra Alejandra Chavez and Omar Misael Lopez.

La investigación oficial de policía iniciado en septiembre 7, 2016. En ese tiempo, funcionarios de Niños del Condado de Ventura y Familias (VCCFS) notificado al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard que 3 años de edad, Kimberly López faltaba. Kimberly was last seen by a VCCFS social worker in the custody of her guardian, Omar Lopez. Guardianship was given to Omar after he completed the required classes to become the guardian of Kimberly. Mayra Chávez fue concedida visitas a los hogares supervisados con Kimberly. The visits were to be supervised by Omar and Maria Lopez, La madre de Mayra. The last reported sighting of Kimberly was during a home visit by a VCCFS social worker on March 10, 2015.

En julio de 2016, VCCFS trabajadores sociales recibió información sobre el bienestar de Kimberly. Los trabajadores sociales hicieron varias visitas a domicilio en un intento de comprobar en Kimberly. sin embargo, Omar y Mayra proporcionado trabajadores sociales con información no verificada que Kimberly estaba viviendo con familiares en México. Después de numerosas visitas a domicilio, ni tampoco Omar Mayra fueron capaces de proporcionar documentación verificable o prueba de que Kimberly estaba viviendo con familiares en México. VCCFS notificó al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard de septiembre 7, 2016, that Kimberly was missing and unaccounted for. Un informe de persona desaparecida fue presentada, y los detectives de inmediato comenzaron a investigar el paradero de Kimberly.

También en septiembre de 2016, VCCFS inició un nuevo caso de dependencia de menores en Kimberly, y la Corte Juvenil del Condado de Ventura emitió una orden para tomar Kimberly de nuevo en custodia de protección una vez que ella se encuentra.

Unidad de Delitos Mayores Unidad de Protección y Familia de la Policía de Oxnard, junto con la Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Ventura, Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Ventura y la Oficina Federal de Investigaciones (FBI) todos trabajaron diligentemente en un intento de localizar a falta de 3 años de edad Kimberly López. Los detectives entrevistaron a miembros de la familia, amigos y socios de Mayra y Omar que expresaron su preocupación por la desaparición de Kimberly. Detectives also conducted extensive and detailed interviews with Mayra Chavez and Omar Lopez. Detectives believed that Mayra and Omar were the key to finding Kimberly.

Durante la investigación policial y búsqueda de Kimberly, Mayra y Omar fueron detenidos en las órdenes de detención civiles por no proporcionar información precisa sobre el paradero de Kimberly.

Durante el curso de la investigación, detectives fueron capaces de reunir suficientes pruebas e información para creer que Kimberly López había fallecido y que Mayra Chávez y Omar López fueron los responsables de su muerte. Los detectives creen que Kimberly se colocó en una situación que dio lugar a su muerte, mientras que en el cuidado y la custodia de Mayra y Omar.

Detectives, trabajando estrechamente con la Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Ventura, informes policiales presentados y otros elementos de prueba para su revisión. La Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Ventura examinó toda la información obtenida durante la extensa investigación policial. En febrero 14, 2018, Mayra Chavez was officially charged with murder (187 P.C.), child endangerment resulting in death (273ab (un) P.C.), and torture (206 P.C.). Omar Lopez was charged with murder (187 P.C.) y niños en peligro (273un (un) P.C.). If convicted of all charges, Mayra could face a maximum of 47 years to life in prison. Omar could face a maximum of 42 years to life in prison. Mayra and Omar, who were still in custody on the civil arrest warrants and perjury charges, were arrested at Ventura County Jail.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Febrero 14, 2018 en aproximadamente 8:00 a.m.

Mayra Alejandra Chavez

Omar Misael Lopez

Kimberly López

INCIDENTE:

Missing Adulto mayor dependiente

FECHA / HORA:

02/11/2018; 0130 horas

UBICACIÓN:

400 Block of South “F” Street, Oxnard

VÍCTIMA(S):

Gabriel Santana, 89 año

PREPARADO POR:

Kevin Baysinger, Comandante

PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:

Kevin Baysinger (805) 385-7746

[email protected]

DETALLES: El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard está buscando la ayuda del público para localizar a un adulto dependiente falta. Sr.. Gabriel Santana, 89 años de edad, walked away from his residence in the 400 Block of South “F” Street, Oxnard, alrededor 1:30Horas de esta mañana. Sr.. Santana is described as a Hispanic male, 5’-10” tall and weighs approximately 175 libras. He was wearing a tan jacket, grey long sleeve shirt, y los pantalones vaqueros azules. He is known to frequent the local shopping areas including Circle K at First Street and Rose Avenue, and the WalMart shopping center. Si ve el Sr.. Santana, por favor, póngase en contacto con el centro de despacho Departamento de Policía de Oxnard a (805) 385-7740.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Febrero 11, 2018 @ 1030 horas

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:

Investigación del homicidio

FECHA / HORA:

Febrero 11, 2018 en aproximadamente 12:00 a.m.

UBICACIÓN:

Parque del Centro Comunitario, 801 Hobson Camino

VÍCTIMA(S):

African American hombres, 26-residente de Oxnard años de edad; nombrar notificación pendiente retenido

SOSPECHOSO(S):

Desconocido

PREPARADO POR:

Sargento Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763

alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org

PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:

El detective Robert Valenzuela (805) 385-7645

[email protected]

DETALLES: En febrero 11, 2018, en aproximadamente 12:00 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to a call for service of gunshots heard in Community Center Park, situado en 801 Hobson Camino. Police officers arrived on scene and located a shooting victim. La víctima, a 26-year old African American male, was found lying on the sidewalk near the northern parking lot. Servicios médicos de emergencia (ccsme) responded to the scene. Desafortunadamente, la víctima fue declarada muerta a la escena.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assume the investigation. At this early stage in the investigation, detectives do not have any suspect information nor do they have a motive for the murder.

La Ciudad de Oxnard ofrece una $10,000.00 reward to anyone who provides information that leads 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 Robert Valenzuela at (805) 385-7645.

También puede proporcionar información valiosa y permanecer en el anonimato llamando a la Línea crímenes violentos en (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477. También puede visitar el sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org en enviar una sugerencia a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Febrero, 11 2018, en 5:00 a.m.