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:	Oxnard Police Department seeking independent review of incidents
FECHA / HORA:	Miércoles, Noviembre 8, 2012 1545 horas
PREPARADO POR:	Subjefe Jason Benites, (805) 385-7624, jason.benites @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Jefe Jeri Williams, (805) 385-7624, jeri.williams @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
Jefe de Policía de Oxnard Jeri Williams está buscando los servicios de una agencia de revisión independiente para examinar dos incidentes fatales recientes que involucraron el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard.

El primer incidente involucra el junio 23, 2012 muerte de 26 year-old Oxnard resident Robert Ramirez, who was reported to have been overdosing on methamphetamine. El segundo incidente se refiere a la octubre 13, 2012 muerte a tiros de 21 year-old Oxnard resident Alfonso Limon.

En octubre 25, 2012, Jefe Williams en contacto con la Oficina de Evaluación Independiente (OIR) to begin discussions concerning comprehensive reviews of both incidents. En noviembre 6, 2012, Chief Williams and her executive staff met with representatives from OIR.

OIR es un grupo de supervisión civil que fue creado por la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Los Angeles en 2001 for the review of police incidents. OIR makes recommendations where appropriate. OIR currently monitors the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and provides legal advice to ensure that allegations of deputy misconduct are thoroughly, effectively, and fairly investigated. As it carries out its responsibilities, OIR maintains contacts with state and federal prosecutors, as well as civil rights groups and community organizations.

Prior to seeking an independent reviewing agency, Chief Williams had previously sent letters to California Attorney General Kamala Harris, extending an assurance of the Oxnard Police Department’s cooperation and access to information related to the cases. A similar letter was also sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in late July.

The independent review process is designed to be a systemic evaluation, looking
at how critical incidents are handled, investigated and reviewed. An independent review of these incidents can also potentially serve as a learning opportunity, providing the Department and its officers with additional tools to address future critical incidents.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Noviembre 8, 2012 1545 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:

Robbery-knife used

FECHA / HORA:

11-10-12, 2122 horas

UBICACIÓN:

Subway, 800 bloque del Norte Ventura carretera

SOSPECHOSO(S):

Masculino, early 20’s, 5-8, contextura delgada

PÉRDIDA:

Undetermined at time of report

PREPARADO POR:

Marty Meyer, Comandante

PERSONA DE CONTACTO &
INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:

Marty Meyer, Comandante
martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 207-7078

DETALLES:

En 11-10-12 horas, en 2122 horas, officers responded to Subway, 800 Bloque de North Ventura Road, re: a robbery.

Witnesses inside the business advised a male subject, early 20’s, 5-8, contextura delgada, blandió un cuchillo, took the cash register, and fled on foot across the parking lot in a northbound direction. The suspect was wearing black beanie, a blue scarf, chaqueta negra, red flannel shirt, and black gloves.

No hubo heridos. The loss in terms of the contents of the cash register is undetermined. No se han hecho arrestos.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 11-10-12, 2204 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

*ATTENTION*

En noviembre 14, 2012, en alrededor 09:30 p.m., John Lemuz, edad 18 año, was riding his bicycle in the area of Janetwood Drive and Dover Street when he was confronted by an unknown male subject(s) in a vehicle. Sr.. Lemuz was assaulted and possibly struck by a vehicle. The suspect vehicle was last seen travelling west bound on Janetwood Drive from Dover Street.

Sr.. Lemuz is currently at VCMC and is in critical condition.

Investigators have not been able to locate any witnesses and need your help.

The Police Department and the Lemuz’s family are making a plea for the public’s help for anyone with information to call the police at (805) 385-7796 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-222-8477.

Anyone with information about this incident can also call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477.

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

You can also contact Detective Steven Funk at 385-7796 o steven.funk @ oxnardpd.org

John Lemuz, 18 años de edad

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:	OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA RECIBE DONACIÓN PARA APLICACIÓN DE TRÁFICO ESPECIAL Y LA PREVENCIÓN CAÍDA
FECHA / HORA:	Diciembre 13, 2012
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Randy Latimer, tráfico sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Randy Latimer, tráfico sargento 805-385-7847 randy.latimer @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA RECIBE DONACIÓN PARA

APLICACIÓN DE TRÁFICO ESPECIAL Y LA PREVENCIÓN CAÍDA

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard ha sido galardonado con una $150,000 subvención de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California (OTS) for a year-long program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways through special enforcement and public awareness efforts. The grant received by the Oxnard Police Department will aid in the city’s ongoing effort to improve traffic safety and the quality of life. The Oxnard Police Department will use the funding as part of an on-going commitment to keep our roadways safe through both enforcement and education.

"Asegurar los viajes seguros de nuestros ciudadanos es una de las principales áreas de enfoque de nuestro departamento,” said Commander Andrew Salinas. “Our officers are dedicated to making our roadways safer through enhanced driver education and enforcement efforts.”

The grant will assist in efforts to deal with traffic safety problems and to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in traffic collisions. While traffic deaths from all causes declined by nearly 39 por ciento entre 2006 y 2010 en California, state and federal officials anticipate that figures will show a slight rise in 2011. DUI deaths remain the largest sector, at nearly 30 percent of traffic fatalities. Recent trends show increases in two new categories – distracted driving and drug-impaired driving.

Las actividades que la subvención financiará incluyen:
· Specialized DUI and drugged driving training such as Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Roadside avanzada Deterioro de conducción de Aplicación (ÁRIDOS), Drogas y Reconocimiento Evaluador (DRE).
· DUI Saturation Patrols
· Motorcycle safety enforcement
· Distracted driving enforcement
· Seat belt and child safety seat enforcement
· Speed, red light and stop sign enforcement
· Warrant service operations targeting multiple DUI offenders
· Compilation of DUI “Hot Sheets,” identifying worst-of-the-worst DUI offenders
· Court “sting” operations to cite individuals driving from court after having their driver’s license suspended or revoked for drunk driving
· Stakeout operations to observe the “worst of the worst” repeat DUI offender probationers with suspended or revoked driver licenses

“Despite the recent increases, California’s roadways are still very much safer than they were before 2006,” said OTS Director Christopher J. Murphy. “The Oxnard Police Department will be keeping the pressure on through enforcement and public awareness so that we can continue saving lives and reach the vision we all share – Toward zero deaths, every 1 recuentos.”

Los fondos para este programa es de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California a través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial.
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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:

Injury Hit and Run Traffic Collision

FECHA / HORA:

2-9-13, 1240 horas

UBICACIÓN:

Del Norte and the 101 Off ramp

VÍCTIMA(S):

3 total, names are not being released

SOSPECHOSO(S):

Oswaldo Hinojosa, 20 años de edad

PREPARADO POR:

Charles Woodruff, Sargento

PERSONA DE CONTACTO &
INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:

David Kelley, Oficial 805 386-7600

DETALLES: En 2-9-13, en alrededor 1240 horas, CHP and the Oxnard Police Department began receiving calls of two separate traffic collisions in the area of Del Norte and the 101 Autopista.

Officers arrived on scene and located two vehicles that had collided and were sent over the embankment on the south east corner of the intersection. Officers learned that one of the vehicles, 07 Nissan Frontier Pickup, had been involved in a separate minor side swipe collision on the southbound 101 freeway just before Del Norte. The truck continued onto the off ramp at Del Norte at a high rate of speed. The pickup ran the stop sign and collided with a Honda Accord which was stopped at the intersection. The impact caused both vehicles to go down the embankment.

The driver and one of the passengers from the pickup fled the scene. With the help of witnesses in the area, officers were able to contact both parties. El controlador, who was later identified as Oswaldo Hinojosa was found to be over twice the legal blood alcohol limit and arrested for DUI as well as felony hit and run causing injury.

The two passengers in the Honda Accord were transported to a local hospital for their injuries. The passenger in Hinojosa’s vehicle was released.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking if anyone had witnessed the collision or was involved an additional collision prior to this incident, to contact Officer David Kelley.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 2-9-13 4PM

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:

Fatal Traffic Collision

FECHA / HORA:

Febrero 12, 2013 / 1551 horas

UBICACIÓN:

Victoria Avenue @ Wooley Road, Oxnard

CONDUCTOR:

Isais Rodriguez-Amaya, 29, residente de Ventura

CONDUCTOR:

Dave Granados Medina, 59, Residente de Oxnard

VÍCTIMA:

Femenino, 83, Residente de Oxnard
(Nombre retenido hasta la notificación de los familiares)

VEHÍCULO:

Negro 2004 Infinity FX35

VEHÍCULO

Plata 1997 Nissan Altima

PREPARADO POR:

Oficial Superior María Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator

PERSONA DE CONTACTO &
INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:

Oficial Superior María Peña (805) 385-7750
Maria.pena @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En febrero 12, 2013, en alrededor 3:51 P.M., officers and EMS responded to a traffic collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Wooley Road. A la llegada, officers found that a silver Nissan Altima and a black Infinity had collided in the intersection. Officers also found that an 83-year old female passenger in the Nissan was unresponsive. Officer started CPR until EMS arrived on scene.

La investigación preliminar indica que el Nissan, driven by Dave Granados Medina, was traveling southbound on Victoria Avenue towards Wooley Road. The Infinity, driven by Isais Rodriguez-Amaya, was traveling northbound on Victoria Avenue preparing to make a left turn onto westbound Wooley Road. The Infinity made the left turn in the path of the Nissan causing a head-on collision. The female passenger of the Nissan sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the Ventura County Medical Center. The Nissan’s driver, Sujetos detenidos por posesión de armas de fuego, was transported to Ventura County Medical Center and treated for minor injuries. Driver Rodriguez-Amaya was not injured as a result of the collision.

Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this collision.

It is unclear whether the signal light was red or green when the Infinity made the left turn.
If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750.

Una investigación está en curso.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Febrero 12, 2013, 6:30 p.m.

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:	Asalto a mano armada
FECHA / HORA:	Jueves, Marzo 7, 2013, 4:45 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	300 bloque de S. K St., Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Male employee of Oxnard Union High School District
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Raymond Borjas, 43 años de edad, transitorio
PREPARADO POR:	Ken Klopman, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Eduardo Miranda, Comandante (805) 385-7600

DETALLES:

En 3/7/13 en alrededor 4:45 p.m., an employee of the Oxnard Union High School District at 309 S. K St. notified the Oxnard Police Department that a subject loitering behind one of the district office buildings had just threatened and attempted to stab a custodian with a screwdriver. Two officers arrived minutes later and as they searched the area, they encountered the suspect, Raymond Borjas, when he jumped out from behind a building brandishing the officers with the screwdriver before fleeing on foot. The officers pursued the suspect from behind the building and onto K St. south of Second St. where the suspect stopped and again turned to confront the officers still brandishing the screwdriver. A slow, walking stand-off ensued with the suspect continuing to back away from the officers while still brandishing the screwdriver and ignoring officers’ commands to drop his weapon.

The suspect moved north on K St. and then east on Second St. hasta, approximately half a block later; he was contained with the assistance of additional officers who had arrived to assist. After several minutes of attempts to negotiate with the suspect, he continued to refuse to drop the screwdriver and officers were forced to deploy less-lethal force options that then allowed the officers to approach the suspect and take him into custody without further incident. Borjas was medically cleared at a local hospital before being booked into Ventura County Jail for 245(un)(1) PC – Asalto con un arma mortal (un delito grave), 148(un)(1) PC – Resisting Arrest, y 11364.1(un) – Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 3/7/13, 7:20 p.m.

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:	Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Fatal Traffic Collision
FECHA / HORA:	Marzo 12, 2013 / 2125 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Channel Island Boulevard east of Paula Street,Oxnard
CONDUCTOR:	Jose Carlos Flores-Zalauz, 22, Residente de Oxnard
PEATONAL:	Hombre hispano, 68, Residente de Oxnard (ha omitido el nombre hasta la notificación de los familiares)


VEHÍCULO:	Negro 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
PREPARADO POR:	Oficial Superior María Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oficial Superior María Peña (805) 385-7750 Maria.pena @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En marzo de 12, 2013, en alrededor 2125 horas, officers and EMS personnel responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near the intersection of Channel Islands Boulevard and Paula Street. A la llegada, officers found that a black Mitsubishi Lancer had collided with a pedestrian just east of Paula Street. Officers also found the Hispanic male pedestrian unconscious in the roadway.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Mitsubishi, driven by Jose Carlos Flores-Zalauz, was traveling westbound on Channel Islands Boulevard towards Paula Street. The pedestrian was crossing northbound across Channel Islands Boulevard just east of Paula Street. Por razones desconocidas, the pedestrian walked into the lanes of traffic in front of the Mitsubishi. Driver Flores-Zalauz then struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he died from his injuries. Driver Flores-Zalauz was not injured as a result of the collision.

It is unknown if drugs or alcohol are a factor in the collision.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Maria Peña at
805-385-7750.

La investigación está en curso.

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FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Marzo 13, 2013, 0115 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:	Multiple Arrests For Gun Possession
FECHA / HORA:	3/16/13 a 3/21/13
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	cristian rodriguez (18 años de edad), Residente de Oxnard Sergio Zendejas (21 años de edad), Residente de Oxnard Alejandro Cabrera (23 años de edad), Residente de Oxnard
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Alex Arnett
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sargento Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
Within the last week, the Oxnard Police Department arrested three Oxnard residents for weapons violations.

The first arrest took place on 3/16/13, en aproximadamente 2245 horas. Uniformed patrol officers attempted to contact Christian Rodriguez and an acquaintance in the 1300 bloque de Colonia Camino. Rodriguez and the acquaintance fled from officers but were apprehended a short distance away. During the chase, Rodriguez discarded a loaded firearm. Rodriguez was arrested for a weapons violation.

The second arrest occurred on 3/18/13, en aproximadamente 2130 horas. Patrol officers stopped a vehicle in the 100 bloque de la avenida North Rose. The officers spoke to several occupants in the vehicle. One passenger, Sergio Zendejas, was found to be on probation. He was searched and a loaded handgun was found in his pants pocket. Zendejas was arrested for the gun violation.

The third arrest took place on 3/21/13, en aproximadamente 2000 horas. Uniformed officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation when a passenger, Alejandro Cabrera, suddenly fled from the vehicle. Officers gave chase and quickly apprehended Cabrera. The officers also retrieved a loaded handgun that Cabrera tossed as he was trying to evade capture. Cabrera was arrested for an outstanding warrant and charged with weapons violations.

The Oxnard police department is committed to ensuring a safe community for the citizens of Oxnard.

If you wish to report criminal activity and remain anonymous, you can provide information by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. O, contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477. Visit the web site http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 3/22/13, 1940 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:	Attempted Kidnappings
FECHA / HORA:	Marzo 19, 2013, 5:30 AM & Marzo 23, 2013, 5:50 AM
UBICACIÓN:	J Street @ Oleander Drive J Street @ Redwood Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Femenino, 24años, Oxnard Residente Femenino, 26años, Oxnard Residente
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Mujer hispana, 30s, 5'6 ", contextura mediana, dark colored/black hooded sweatshirt and jeans
PREPARADO POR:	Detective Jaime Miranda
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Jaime Miranda 805-385-7665 jaime.miranda "oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

The Oxnard Police Department is currently investigating two recent possible attempted kidnap incidents. The suspect descriptions in both incidents are similar and both incidents are believed to be related.

The first incident occurred on Tuesday, Marzo 19^ª, 2013 en alrededor 5:30 AM. The female victim, un 24 residente de Oxnard años de edad, was walking to her vehicle which was parked in the area of Oleander Drive and J Street when she noticed a Hispanic male, aproximadamente 30 años de edad, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, with the hood covering his face and blue jeans walking behind her. The female victim got into her vehicle and quickly began to close the door. The male subject grabbed the top of the door to prevent her from closing it, but the female victim was able to close the door, quickly start her car and flee the area. The female victim was not injured.

The second incident occurred on Saturday, Marzo 23^rd, 2013 en alrededor 5:50 AM. The female victim, un 26 residente de Oxnard años de edad, was waiting for her ride near the intersection of Redwood Street and J Street. This area is approximately one block south of where the first incident occurred. As she was waiting she noticed a Hispanic male subject approximately 30 años de edad, wearing a dark or black hooded sweatshirt, dark jeans carrying a miniature wooden baseball bat walking towards her. The female victim began to walk away, but was grabbed by the male subject. The male subject began pulling the female victim into a nearby alley, but the female victim was able to get away and call for help. The suspect was last seen running south on J Street. The victim in this incident complained of pain to her arm from being grabbed.

If anyone has information about these incidents, or they are a victim of a similar crime that hasn’t been reported to the police, they are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. If you wish to remain anonymous you, may call the violent crimes hotline at (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.