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: Disparos desde casa
FECHA / HORA: Enero 2, 2013
UBICACIÓN: 2000 blk of Santa Lucia, Oxnard
SOSPECHOSO(S): Gonzalo Camacho, 35 año, Oxnard
PREPARADO POR: Ron Whitney, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO: Ron Whitney

DETALLES: En enero 2, 2013 en alrededor 11:53 Soy el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard recibió una 911 Colgar Llamada de una residencia en el 2000 bloque de Santa Lucía. Poco después, it was reported that shots were being fired from the same residence. Officers arrived, and heard shots being fired from the residence. Oxnard SWAT officers arrived, and attempted to communicate with the person(s) dentro de la residencia utilizando un altavoz. A eso de las 2:23 PM an individual came out of the residence, and at 2:26 PM el individuo fue arrestado sin incidentes. Él ha sido identificado como 35 años de edad, Gonzalo Camacho. Los investigadores se encuentran actualmente en la escena para determinar lo que se presentaron cargos.

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:	DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint
FECHA / HORA:	Viernes, Febrero 22, 2013 9:00 P.M. a 3:00 A.M.
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico, Jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org 805-385-7749

DETALLES:

For Immediate Release 02-21-2013

Contacto: Jamie Brown / 805-385-7749 / Jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DUI/Drivers License checkpoint Planned this Weekend

Oxnard, CA – Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, Febrero 22^nd en un lugar secreto dentro de los límites de la ciudad en el horario de 9:00 p.m. a 3:00 a.m.

El efecto disuasorio de los puntos de control de DUI es un recurso comprobado para reducir el número de personas muertas y heridas en accidentes relacionados con el alcohol o las drogas.. Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough.

Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Officers will also check drivers for proper licensing and will strive to delay motorists only momentarily. Cuando sea posible, especialmente oficiales entrenados estarán disponibles para evaluar los sospechosos de conductores ebrios con las drogas. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, suspensión de la licencia, and insurance increases, as well as fines, matrícula, clases de DUI, otros gastos que pueden superar $10,000.

En 2010, encima 10,000 people were killed nationally in motor vehicle traffic crashes that involved at least one driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (LAC) de .08% o mayor. En California, este crimen mortal condujo a 791 deaths because someone failed to designate a sober driver. “Over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions have claimed 6 lives and resulted in 604 injury crashes harming 355 of our friends and neighbors,” said Senior Officer Jamie Brown.

Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 para cada $1 gastado. Based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests, DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence. Ubicaciones se eligen con consideraciones de seguridad para los funcionarios y el público.

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 continue to work together to bring an end to these tragedies. If you see a Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

MEDIA NOTES: To schedule an interview regarding the Oxnard Traffic Safety Operations, please contact Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or at Jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

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:	DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint Results
FECHA / HORA:	Viernes, Febrero 22, 2013 9:00 P.M. a 3:00 A.M.
UBICACIÓN:	Rose Avenue south of Mountain View Avenue and Hobson Way south of Seventh Street.
PREPARADO POR:	Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator (805) 385-7750
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator (805) 385-7750

DETALLES:
En febrero 22, 2013, entre las horas de 9:00 P.M. y 3:00 A.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted two sobriety and drivers license checkpoints.

The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Rose Avenue just south of Mountain View Avenue. The second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Hobson Way south of Seventh Street.

Funcionarios seleccionados 616 motorists who passed through the checkpoints and conducted eight DUI investigations. Of those investigations, six drivers were arrested for DUI. One driver was contacted by a checkpoint officer and was found to have methamphetamine in his possession. He was arrested for being in possession of illegal narcotics.

As a result of the two checkpoints, 21 drivers were cited for various drivers license violations. Seventeen drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, one driver was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, and one was cited for having open containers of alcohol in his vehicle. Eight vehicles were towed from the checkpoints.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard continuará llevando a cabo operaciones de aplicación de DUI este año. Estas operaciones de DUI son un esfuerzo por reducir el número de accidentes relacionados con el alcohol y hacer que nuestras carreteras y la comunidad más segura. 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) a través de la Administración Nacional de Transporte.

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: 02/23/13, 0325 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:	Woman sexually assaulted when unconscious
FECHA / HORA:	Febrero 15, 2013, 11:00 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	400 bloque de W. Calle González., Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	hembra adulta
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Hugo David Alaniz, 24 años de edad
PREPARADO POR:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Dale McAlpine, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-3921, dale.mcalpine@oxnardpd.

DETALLES:
(OXNARD, California) – On Tuesday February 15, 2013, en alrededor 11:00 p.m., a woman was at a downtown Oxnard nightclub where she met 24 year-old Hugo Alaniz from Oxnard. The victim consumed several alcoholic drinks while at the nightclub before leaving with Alaniz and several of his acquaintances to an after party at a nearby apartment.

The victim passed out at the apartment and Alaniz proceeded to sexually assault the victim while she was unconscious. Witnesses intervened to stop Alaniz from further sexually assaulting the victim.

Alaniz was arrested on Tuesday March 5, 2013 by detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit and charged with rape of an intoxicated person. He is currently being held at the Ventura County Jail with bail set at $100,000.

Police investigators are concerned that Alaniz may have assaulted other victims in the past and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Dale McAlpine at (805) 385-3921.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Marzo 6, 2013, 4:00 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:	Man hospitalized following arrest and ingestion of methamphetamine
FECHA / HORA:	Marzo 11, 2013, 10:13 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Cooper Road and Anita Street, Oxnard
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Daniel Ruiz, 37 años de edad
PREPARADO POR:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Comandante Mike Adair, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7801, mike.adair @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
(OXNARD, California) – On Monday March 11, 2013, en alrededor 10:13 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department stopped Daniel Ruiz for a traffic violation. Ruiz was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. When arriving at the police station, Ruiz told officers that he was not feeling well. As a precaution, officers contacted Gold Coast Ambulance who responded. Ruiz told emergency personnel that he had swallowed some methamphetamine. Ruiz was transported to St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard where he was admitted.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Marzo 11, 2013, 6:00 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:	Robo Comercial
FECHA / HORA:	4-28-13 / 0221 horas
UBICACIÓN:	200 Block okf Colonia Road
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jose Flores Rodriguez, 41 año, Residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En 4-28-13, en 0221 horas, a motorist reported seeing two subjects burglarizing a business in the 200 Block of Colonia Road. Officers responded and found broken glass in front of a mini-market. Officers saw one subject inside the business.

This suspect initially hid and refused to come out. Pepper balls (PAVA powder) were inserted into the business and had nearly immediate effect. El sospechoso, later identified as Jose Flores Rodriguez, 41 año, Residente de Oxnard, surrendered to officers without further incident.

Rodriguez was charged with 459 PC. The second subject initially observed by the witness was not located.

Una investigación continúa.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 4-28-13 / 0410 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:	Alerta crimen: Property Crime Increase in Activity
FECHA / HORA:	4/24/13, 1400 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Neighborhoods of Windsor North and Sierra Linda
PREPARADO POR:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad, (805)385-7631 o miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sandra Plymire, (805) 385-8261, o Sandra.Plymire@oxnardpd.org; y, Hannah Estrada, (805) 385-7687, o Hannah.Estrada@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
The Oxnard Police Department would like to notify residents that the community is experiencing a recent increase in property crimes throughout the city. The Windsor North and Sierra Linda neighborhoods on the north end of Oxnard have had a notable increase in activity, such as auto burglaries, residential burglaries, and stolen vehicles.

We ask that you assist by taking a proactive approach to deter future criminal activity. We remind you not to leave any valuable possessions in your vehicles. Make sure to lock your vehicles and remove the keys. Similarly, be certain to secure windows and doors to your homes. We can all take small steps to avoid becoming a victim.

Help keep our homes and neighborhoods in Oxnard crime-free and safe. We remind residents to be extra aware and vigilant. If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740, o marque 911. Anonymous tips and information can also be made with the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805)385-8255.

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:	Samantha Torres, 13-year-old girl missing from Oxnard
FECHA / HORA:	Sábado, Mayo 4, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Rancho Solana Apartments 2400 block of Alvarado St., Oxnard, California
VÍCTIMA(S):	Samantha Torres, 13-year-old from Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sr. Detective Luis McArthur, Investigative Services Bureau (805) 385-7662, luis.mcarthur @ oxnardpd.org

NEWS UPDATE – Investigators with the Oxnard Police Department, with the public’s help, have found missing 13-year-old Samantha Torres. She was found earlier this evening when a person reported seeing her walking near the CostCo store in Oxnard. Samantha, an eighth grade student at Rio Del Valle Middle School in Oxnard had been reported missing for more than a week. The search for her had been widespread throughout the area with photos and flyers being posted in area shops and on social media sites. The girl was located after a lengthy police investigation and she is now reunited with her family. The Oxnard Police Department and the girl’s family thanks the public in helping to find her.

Samantha Torres

(OXNARD, California) – Oxnard police investigators are searching for a 13-year-old girl reported missing earlier this week. The teen, who has brown eyes, long reddish brown hair and is 5 pies 7 pulgadas de alto, was last seen leaving a relative’s apartment at the 2400 block of Alvarado St. en Oxnard.

The girl lives at the Royal Dukes Mobile Estates at 1101 Lo. Ventura Blvd., Oxnard. Police investigators are searching for her and an alert has been made to Rio Del Valle Middle School where the girl is an 8^ª grade student.

Anyone with information on Samantha’s whereabouts can call Sr. Detective Luis McArthur with the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit at (805) 385-7662 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.

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FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Mayo 8, 2013, 8:00 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:	Protest at Monsanto Corporation
FECHA / HORA:	5/25/13 en alrededor 1200 horas
UBICACIÓN:	2700 Block of Camino Del Sol





PREPARADO POR:	Kevin Baysinger, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Kevin Baysinger (805) 385-7746 kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En 5/25/13, en aproximadamente 11:30AM, a group of about 250 people marched from the area of Wal-Mart on Rose Avenue to the area of the Monsanto Corporation in the 2700 Block of Camino Del Sol. Once the group arrived at Monsanto, people from the group began to damage the property of Monsanto. The group was given orders to leave the property, and they complied with the order. The group was monitored by officers from the Oxnard Police Department until they ultimately dispersed. No se hicieron arrestos.

A similar protest at Monsanto took place back in September of 2012; the protest in 2012 was related to the “Occupy Monsanto” movement. It is unknown if today’s protest was related.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 5/25/13, 1052 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:	Lesión seria de Colisión de Tráfico
FECHA / HORA:	Agosto 31, 2013 / 2229 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Rose Avenue near Cesar Chavez Drive
Otras armas 1:	Joel Tapia, 25 año, Residente de Oxnard
Otras armas 2:	Leonardo Medina, 23 año, Residente de Oxnard
VEHÍCULO 1:	Blanco 1999 Ford Expedition
VEHÍCULO 2:	Plata 2004 BMW 325ci
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Maria Peña, Oficial superior (805) 385-7750 maria.pena @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: En agosto 31, 2013, en alrededor 10:29 P.M., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to a collision involving two vehicles near the intersection of Rose Avenue and Cesar Chavez Drive. A la llegada, officers found that the two vehicles involved were a white Ford Expedition, driven by Joel Tapia, un 25 year-old resident of Oxnard, and a silver 2004 BMW 325ci, driven by Leonardo Medina, un 23 residente de Oxnard años de edad,.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Ford Expedition was traveling northbound on Rose Avenue and the BMW 325ci was traveling southbound on Rose Avenue. For an unknown reason, the Ford was traveling at a high rate of speed and collided with the center median of Rose Avenue just north of Cesar Chavez Drive. The Ford lost control and continued traveling over the median where it collided with several trees. During the collision, Driver Tapia was ejected from the Ford Expedition and landed in the roadway near his vehicle.

When the Ford collided with the median, its left front wheel became dislodged and flew into the path of the northbound BMW where it struck its front end causing extensive damage. Driver Medina was uninjured during the collision.

Driver Tapia sustained serious injuries as result of the collision and was transported to a local hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. Actualmente se encuentra en estado crítico..

Alcohol is suspected to be involved in this collision.

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