OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Homicide Investigations
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 19, 2017 en aproximadamente 3:00 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	2700 block of El Dorado Avenue
VÍCTIMA(S):	Jorge Coria, 42-residente de Oxnard años de edad
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Desconocido
PREPARADO POR:	Interim Investigations Commander Sharon Giles (805) 385-7620 sharon.giles@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Detective Édgar Fernández (805) 385-7645 edgar.fernandez@oxnardpd.org

(OXNARD, California) – The Oxnard Police Department is investigating the third homicide to occur in the city in the last three days.

En mayo 19, 2017, en aproximadamente 3:00 a.m., Oxnard police officers responded to several 9-1-1 calls of gunshots heard in the 2700 block of El Dorado Avenue. Poco después, a shooting victim was reported in the same area where the gunshots were heard. The first police officers on scene located the victim, later identified as 42-year old Jorge Coria. The police officers administered first-aid until Fire and EMS personnel arrived. Coria was placed in an ambulance and transported to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC). Desafortunadamente, Coria died at the hospital.

Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit and the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation from patrol officers. Preliminary investigation has determined that the victim has affiliation with a known Oxnard gang. The motive for the murder is unknown, but gang motivation has not been ruled out. There are no indications that this incident is related to the two homicides earlier in the week.

This is Oxnard’s ninth homicide of the year and third within the last three (3) día:

On May 16th, 29 year old Aaron Austin was shot and killed in the 300 block of North G Street.
On May 16th, 23-year old Eduardo Leon Viveros was shot and killed in the 5400 bloque de Perkins carretera
On May 18th, 42-year old Jorge Coria was shot and killed in the 2700 block of El Dorado Avenue

Oxnard Police Chief Scott Whitney stated: “We take every one of these homicides personally, regardless of the circumstances. Our detectives are working day and night on these cases to bring justice for the victims’ families.” Since March 2017, the Oxnard Police Department has arrested 19 individuals for unlawful possession of a firearm.

The Police Department will be increasing its patrol presence. In addition to increased overtime and reallocating resources, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Port Hueneme Police Department and the California Highway Patrol have offered their assistance. The Police Department will also be creating a special investigative workgroup to focus on the recent violence. Este grupo de trabajo incluirá el personal de la FBI y la Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Ventura.

City Manager Greg Nyhoff stated: “The city will utilize whatever resources are necessary to support the police department in its efforts to keep our community safe.”

Just as importantly, the Oxnard Police Department needs the help and assistance of our community partners. We are asking the public to report suspicious behavior or criminal activity to police IMMEDIATELY by calling 911. Stolen weapons and stolen cars are often used to commit violent crimes. The Police Department urges our residents to lock their vehicles and secure their firearms.

La Ciudad de Oxnard ofrece una $10,000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction in homicide cases. If you have information about this homicide, or any of the recent homicides, please contact Sergeant Alex Arnett at (805) 385-7763, or Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7645. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can still provide valuable information to detectives by texting the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 394-8370 or calling Ventura Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. También puede visitar www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Mayo 19, 2017 en 5:00 p.m.

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Policía de Oxnard & Fire Department along with families and community members participated in the annual Ride of Silence
FECHA / HORA:	5/18/17; 6:00 PM
PREPARADO POR:	Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad, Melissa Valdez
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Melissa Valdez melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org (805) 342-8292

DETALLES:

El miércoles, Mayo 17, 2017, el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard & Fire Department along with Channel Island Bicycle Club, Bike Ventura Hub, community members and families of victims participated in the annual Ride of Silence memorial event. La 8 mile bike ride coordinated by Anthony Martinez in memory of his son Anthony Martinez Jr. and victims of bicycle related deaths honored the memory of their loved ones and raised awareness of bicycle safety. Adorned with colorful butterflies symbolizing the cycle of life riders made their way through the City visiting ghost bikes memorials.

The Ride of Silence is a community group ride that asks participants to proceed no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road, and remain silent during the ride. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, policía, and city officials that bicyclists have a legal right to ride on public roadways and to remind motorists of the vulnerability of those with whom they share the road. The ride is a chance to show respect for the lives of those cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding their bikes.

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Oxnard Police Investigating Two Homicide Cases
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 16, 2017 en aproximadamente 9:15 P.M. Mayo 16, 2017 entre 9-9:30 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	300 block of North G Street, Oxnard 5400 bloque de Perkins carretera, Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	29-year old Oxnard resident and 23-year old Oxnard resident; names withheld pending family notification
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Desconocido
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Alex Arnett (805) 385-7763 alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174 jeff.kay@oxnardpd.org Detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680 jaime.miranda "oxnardpd.org

(OXNARD, California) – The Oxnard Police Department is investigating two homicides that occurred at different locations within the city. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the crimes are related.

The first homicide occurred on May 16, 2017, en aproximadamente 9:15 p.m. en el 300 block of North G Street. Oxnard police officers responded to the report of a shooting victim and upon their arrival, they located a 29-year old African-American male with gunshot wounds. The victim was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center by ambulance. Desafortunadamente, the victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

While this investigation was still in its initial stages, the Oxnard Police Department was notified of another shooting victim. En mayo 17, 2017, en aproximadamente 5:30 a.m., residentes en el 5400 block of Perkins Road called the police department after they found a shooting victim lying in the west alley. Police officers responded and located the shooting victim, a 23-year old Hispanic male. Fire and EMS personnel arrived on scene and declared the victim deceased. Durante esta investigación, police officers and investigators spoke to several residents who said they heard gunshots or fireworks the previous evening, but did not report it to the police.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit responded to both incidents and is leading both investigations. All investigative resources within the Department are being utilized around the clock to assist with the investigations. Patrol staffing has been increased in the coming nights to provide an enhanced uniformed presence in the affected neighborhoods. At this early stage in the investigations, detectives do not have any suspect information nor do they have a motive for the murders.

These incidents mark the seventh and eighth homicides that have occurred in the city of Oxnard in 2017. 7 de los 8 homicides this year have occurred between the hours of 9:00 p.m. y la medianoche. The Oxnard Police Department encourages all of our residents to be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity, particularly if they believe they heard gunshots. Both incidents last night occurred in densely populated residential neighborhoods. Detectives believe there are residents in those neighborhoods that have information that would be helpful to the investigations. If anyone has any information about either of the incidents, please do not hesitate to contact detectives.

La Ciudad de Oxnard ofrece una $10,000 recompensa por información que conduzca al arresto y condena de un sospechoso(s) en los casos de homicidio. Please call Detective Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174 o detective Jaime Miranda (805) 385-7680 con cualquier información. You can also remain anonymous and still provide valuable information by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477. También puede visitar www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via test or email.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Mayo 17, 2017 en 3:00 P.M.

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	detención de armas de fuego
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 16, 2017; 8:30 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	3200 Bloquear Merced Place
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Victor Franco, 33 año, Oxnard Residente Ray Fernandez, 20 año, Oxnard Residente
PREPARADO POR:	Jonathan Martin, Comunicado de prensa Actualización
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Jonathan Martin (805) 385-7600 Jonathan.MartinComunicado de prensa Actualización

DETALLES:

En mayo 16, 2017, en aproximadamente 8:30 P.M., Oxnard police officers conducted a traffic stop on three subjects in a parked vehicle with no license plates in the 3200 bloque de la Merced Place. Durante la parada, officers contacted Ray Fernandez, who was in the driver seat of the vehicle, and Victor Franco, who was in the passenger seat of the vehicle. Fernandez was found to be on probation and had search terms. Franco was found to be on parole and had search terms.

Durante una búsqueda del vehículo, un loaded .38 caliber handgun was found. The handgun’s serial number had been removed. Franco and Fernandez were arrested for being prohibited persons in possession of a firearm, as well as several other weapons related charges.

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 (805) 222-8477. También puede visitar este sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx a presentar en la punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Mayo 17, 2017/ 0050 horas

Ray Fernandez Victor Franco

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	detención de armas de fuego
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 16, 2017; 4:45 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	6200 Block Perkins Rd
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Eric Reza, 49 año, Oxnard Residente
PREPARADO POR:	Jared Battles, Comunicado de prensa Actualización
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Jared Battles (805) 385-7600 Jared.BattlesComunicado de prensa Actualización

DETALLES:

En mayo 16, 2017, en aproximadamente 4:45 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a foot patrol at the Halco Plant in the 6200 bloque de Perkins carretera. During the patrol, officers contacted Eric Reza near a reported stolen vehicle which was in the process of being stripped. Reza was found to be on probation and had search terms.

During a search of Reza’s property, a loaded 9mm handgun was found. The handgun had been reported stolen the day prior, as it was taken with the above listed vehicle. Reza was arrested for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, as well as several other weapons related charges.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Mayo 16, 2017/2040 horas

Eric Reza

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	detención de armas de fuego
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 14, 2017; 6:40 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	Carnegie Street @ San Mateo Place
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jose Cardenas, 21 año, Oxnard Residente
PREPARADO POR:	Ignacio Coronel, Comunicado de prensa Actualización
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Ignacio Coronel (805) 385-7600 Ignacio.coronel@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En mayo 14, 2017, en aproximadamente 6:40 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the Lemonwood Neighborhood. Officers contacted the passenger in the vehicle who was identified as Jose Cardenas. Cardenas was found to be on probation and had search terms.

Durante una búsqueda del vehículo, a loaded 9mm handgun was found next to Cardenas. Cardenas was arrested for being in possession of the loaded firearm in a vehicle and other firearm related charges.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Mayo 14, 2017/2140 horas

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Traffic Collision into Residence
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 14, 2017 / 03:07 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	1200 block Juneberry Place
VEHÍCULO:	Grey Mitsubishi SUV
RESIDENCE:	1200 Block of Juneberry Place
PREPARADO POR:	Mike Johnson, Sargento (805) 385-7600 mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Mike Johnson, Sargento (805) 385-7600 mike.johnson@oxnardpd.org

Detalles:

En mayo 14, 2017, en alrededor 3:07 a.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the area of the 1200 block of Juneberry Place regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle that had collided into a residence. Preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a grey Mitsubishi SUV was northbound on Lantana Street when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and drove into a residence on Juneberry Place. The vehicle struck a bedroom which was occupied by three female juveniles. One of the juveniles sustained minor injuries. The driver of the SUV fled the scene on foot. An alert citizen followed the driver and alerted police to his location. The driver was contacted and the investigation is continuing.

Alcohol and/or drugs are suspected to be a factor in the collision.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Mayo 14, 2017 / 4:30 a.m.

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OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force Makes 5^ªAuto Theft Related Arrest In Two Day Period
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 10^ª, 2017/6:10 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	1900 bloque norte. Oxnard bulevar, Oxnard
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Stephanie Blanco – 19 residente de Oxnard años de edad Virginia Rivera – 44 residente de Oxnard años de edad
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Detective chip Buttell
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Detective chip Buttell (805) 385-7755 or Charles.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

En mayo 10, 2017 en 6:10 P.M., Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force (OATTF) conducted an investigation regarding a stolen Lexus LS400 out of the city of Oxnard. Investigators observed the vehicle, which was occupied by three passengers, in the area of Gonzales Road and Ventura Road. Investigators stopped the vehicle in the 1900 block of North Oxnard Boulevard and arrested the driver, Stephanie Blanco, for auto theft related charges. In addition to Blanco’s arrest, one of the passengers, identified as Virginia Rivera, was also arrested for an outstanding warrant. These arrests mark the 4^ª y 5^ª arrests in the past two days related to auto theft. Despite these five (5) arrestos, the Oxnard Police Department will continue its enforcement and crime prevention efforts.

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force was created in 2015 to address stolen vehicle issues within the City of Oxnard. Since then additional officers have been added to the OATTF to help combat the instances of vehicle theft. Due to the increase in stolen vehicles reported (within the last 30 día) the OATTF is conducting enhanced enforcement that includes the use of bait cars.

In a large majority of the cases for the past 30 día, the keys were easily accessible to the suspects. According to OATTF investigators, the suspects in the above case admitted that they observed the Lexus, unoccupied, with the engine running prior to taking it.

The Oxnard Police Department urges citizens to park their vehicles in well-lit areas, lock their vehicles and to use anti-theft devices. It is also suggested that you not leave your vehicles unattended with the engine running, as this is a common precursor of vehicle theft. Leaving spare keys (incluyendo llaves de valet) in your vehicle, even if it is locked, is highly discouraged. Vehicle theft is a crime of opportunity and being proactive about crime prevention is the most effective way to avoid theft.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be “Partners In Public Safety.” Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, o puede permanecer en el anonimato llamando a los Crime Stoppers del Condado de Ventura en (805) 222-8477 o por correo electrónico a www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus. Anyone with information regarding auto theft in Oxnard is encouraged to contact the OATTF at (805) 385-7650.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 5-11-17/0945 horas

Stephanie Blanco Virginia Rivera

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Narcotic Search Warrant
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 11, 2017 / 1900 horas
UBICACIÓN:	600 Block of Palm Drive Oxnard, como
VÍCTIMA(S):	Ciudad de Oxnard, Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jose Aguayo, 58-residente de Oxnard años de edad, Monica Ramirez, 28-residente de Oxnard años de edad, Jordan Thayer, 31-residente de Oxnard años de edad, Jesús Morones, 32-residente de Oxnard años de edad, Cynthia Rizalla, 47-residente de Oxnard años de edad, Gerardo Rocha, 43-residente de Oxnard años de edad, Breanna Flores, 22-residente de Oxnard años de edad, Leonel Barrera, 22-residente de Oxnard años de edad,
PREPARADO POR:	Jeff McGreevy, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	El sargento Jeff McGreevy, jeffrey.mcgreevy@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En mayo 11, 2017, en aproximadamente 7:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department served a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of Palm Drive. This residence has been a concern for residents of the Wilson Neighborhood for over a year because of the suspected drug activity and known gang members who frequent the house.

The Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT) worked closely with narcotics detectives for several months and authored a search warrant as a result of numerous drug related arrests of persons leaving the home and the high frequency of suspected drug users that were in and out of the home at all hours of the day and night. One of the alarming aspects of the investigation was the high number of known Oxnard criminal street gang members and associates that were seen visiting the house.

Oxnard Police SWAT, K-9, NPT and Narcotics Investigators detained eight individuals, both men and women, at the house and conducted drug influence investigations resulting in all eight being arrested. Two of the eight had active arrest warrants and each of them was suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Jose Aguayo was the person in control of the house and was booked for a felony violation of Health and Safety Code 11366 for operating a drug house. Aguayo was allowing narcotics offenders to visit his house to use illegal narcotics.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Mayo 11, 2017 / 2330

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Auto Theft Investigation leads the Oxnard Auto Theft Task Force to auto theft suspects in Camarillo
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 8^ª, 2017/4:45 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	900 bloque W. Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Juan Haro – 27 residente de Oxnard años de edad Joana Ayala – 25 residente de Oxnard años de edad
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Detective Chip Buttell – Oxnard Auto Theft Task Force
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Detective chip Buttell 805-385-7755 Charles.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En mayo 8, 2017 en 4:45 P.M., Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force conducted an investigation regarding a stolen Chevrolet Tahoe out of the city of Oxnard. Investigators were led to the city of Camarillo, where they observed the suspect, Juan Haro, driving the stolen Tahoe. Haro was contacted with two other suspects in the 900 block of Ventura Boulevard in the City of Camarillo. Juan Haro was arrested for an outstanding warrant and vehicle theft charges and is currently being held on $160,000.00 fianza.

Haro, has an extensive history of vehicle theft, and between 2010 y 2017, has been arrested 11 times for auto theft. Haro’s most recent conviction for auto theft, was in November of 2016, this led to him being placed on probation, which included GPS monitoring as part of his terms. Haro violated the conditions of his probation by removing his GPS monitor, consequently a warrant was issued for his arrest.

The investigation also led to the arrest of Joana Ayala who was arrested for auto and identity theft related charges, and is currently being held on $25,000.00 fianza. A third subject was contacted during the investigation and was released.

The Oxnard Police Department has seen an increase in auto theft in the past 30 día. 66 vehicles have been reported stolen in the City of Oxnard. In a large majority of the cases, the keys were easily accessible to the suspects.

The Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force was created in 2015 to address stolen vehicle issues within the City of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department has added additional officers to the Auto Theft Task Force and is conducting enhanced enforcement to combat vehicle theft. The Oxnard Police Department is utilizing bait cars to address auto theft in the City of Oxnard.

The Oxnard Police Department urges citizens to park their vehicles in well-lit areas, lock their vehicles and to use anti-theft devices to secure their vehicles. The Oxnard Police Department also suggests not leaving your vehicles unattended with the ignition running, as this is a common method of vehicle theft. The Oxnard Police Department also discourages leaving spare keys (incluyendo llaves de valet) in your vehicle, even if it is locked. Vehicle theft is a crime of opportunity, with prevention being the most effective way to avoid theft.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard sigue animando a los residentes a ser socios en la seguridad pública. 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 (805) 222-8477 o por correo electrónico a www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus. Anyone with information regarding auto theft in Oxnard is encouraged to contact auto theft detectives at 805-385-7650.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN:

5-10-17/1515 horas

Juan Haro Joana Ayala