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:	Graffiti In Progress
FECHA / HORA:	01/24/2013 1247
UBICACIÓN:	2400 Bloque N. Oxnard Blvd..
VÍCTIMA(S):	Ciudad de Oxnard
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Nombre retenido (Three Juveniles)
PÉRDIDA:	$3000 In Damage
PREPARADO POR:	Officer Mike Blanchard
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Senior Officer John Brisslinger 805-385-7660

DETALLES:

En 01/24/2013 en 1247 horas, plainclothes, undercover detectives with the Oxnard Police Department observed three male juveniles begin tagging graffiti with spray paint in the 2400 bloque del Norte Oxnard Blvd. The three juveniles were observed spray painting over 30 separate taggings. Uniformed officers responded to the location and were able to contact and arrest the three juveniles. All three juveniles were in possession of spray cans that were stolen from a nearby hardware store. The total cost of repair for the graffiti was over $3000. The juveniles were cited for felony graffiti vandalism, misdemeanor graffiti vandalism, possession of graffiti tools, and shoplifting.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN:

01/24/2013 1530 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:	Fourth suspect arrested for the 2009 murder of Alfredo Vargas
FECHA / HORA:	Abril 4, 2013, 2:30 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Homicide location: 2700 block of El Dorado Avenue, Oxnard Arrest location: 5300 block of Hidalgo Street, Camarillo
VÍCTIMA(S):	Alfredo Vargas
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Guillermo Galvan, 24 Años de edad, Residente de Camarillo
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Christopher Williams, Supervisor de Delitos Mayores, (805) 385-7763, christopher.williams @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Lo. Mike Young, Unidad de Delitos Mayores (805) 385-7606 [email protected]

Guillermo Galvan

(OXNARD, California)– On April 4, 2013, en aproximadamente 2:30 p.m., 24 year old Camarillo resident Guillermo Galvan was arrested for his role in the gang-motivated murder of Alfredo Vargas in 2009. Galvan was arrested in front of his residence by investigators. Galvan has been booked at the Ventura County Jail where he will await court proceedings along with the other three suspects that have been arrested in connection with Vargas’ murder.

Investigators are still searching for other suspects in Vargas’ murder and others involved in the 2006 murder of Oscar Gonzales, la 2009 murder of Ramiro Huerta, y el 2012 murder of Jose Gonzales. Investigators believe members of the Lemonwood Chiques criminal street gang are responsible for all of these murders.

The investigation into the murder of Alfredo Vargas is ongoing and members of the public are asked to contact Detective Mike Young at (805) 385-7606 o [email protected]if they have any information about this or any other homicide case.

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FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Abril 5, 2013, 9:00 a.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:	DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint
FECHA / HORA:	Viernes, April 26th, 2013 9:00 P.M. a 3:00 A.M.
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):
SOSPECHOSO(S):
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico (805) 385-7749

DETALLES:

En abril 26^ª, 2013, entre las horas de 9:00 P.M. y 3:00 A.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted two DUI/Driver’s license checkpoints.

The first checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Saviers Road just north of Laurel Street and the second checkpoint was conducted in the southbound and northbound lanes of “H “ Street just south of Glenwood Drive.

Funcionarios seleccionados 397 los automovilistas que pasaron por los puestos de control y realizaron 6 DUI investigations on drivers who had been drinking alcohol. Of those investigations, 2 driver were arrested for DUI alcohol.

Las citas fueron publicadas a 5 drivers for various Vehicle Code violations. 25 drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, 1 driver was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, y 7 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) 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: 04/27/13, 0330 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:	Congested Intersection Re-Opened
FECHA / HORA:	5-28-13 / 1745 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Wooley carretera / Rose Avenue
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078 [email protected]

DETALLES:

The intersection at Wooley Road and Rose Avenue has been re-opened.

An earlier single vehicle, non-injury collision where a fire hydrant was sheared off its moorings had necessitated some re-routing of traffic.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 5-28-13 / 1930 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:	Víctima de disparo
FECHA / HORA:	07/14/13; 2115 horas
UBICACIÓN:	1900 Block of Gisler Avenue
VÍCTIMA(S):	17 Varón de un año, Residente de Oxnard
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Desconocido

VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Desconocido

PREPARADO POR:	Comandante Kevin Baysinger
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	See below

DETALLES:

En 7/14/13, en aproximadamente 2115 horas, los oficiales respondieron a la 1900 Block of Gisler Avenue regarding a victim of a shooting. On arrival, the officers located the 17 year-old male victim who had suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds. He was later transported to the Ventura County Medical Center.

Officers on scene learned little information regarding any possible suspect or vehicle description.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call the Violent Crimes Hotline where you can remain anonymous at (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477.

Use http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx a presentar una punta a través de texto o e-mail.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 07/14/13, 2300 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:	Arresto de sospechoso de asesinato
FECHA / HORA:	Agosto 2, 2013
UBICACIÓN:	Homicide location: 2700 block of El Dorado Avenue, Oxnard Arrest location: Cárcel del Condado de Ventura Principal
VÍCTIMA(S):	Alfredo Vargas Ramiro Huerta
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jorge Cervantes, 19 Años de edad, Residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Supervisor, (805) 385-7600, alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Lo. Mike Young, Unidad de Delitos Mayores (805) 385-7606 [email protected]

DETALLES:

(OXNARD, California)– On August 2, 2013, Oxnard resident Jorge Cervantes was served with a criminal indictment, charging him with two counts of murder, attempted shooting at an inhabited dwelling and numerous enhancements related to these charges. This indictment was related to the murders of Alfredo Vargas and Ramiro Huerta.

Alfredo Vargas was murdered during a gang related incident on January 17, 2009. Cervantes was arrested on April 2, 2013 for his role in this murder, and has been in the custody of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Three additional defendants, Guillermo Galvan, Alexis Ramirez, y Jonathan Gallegos, who had also been previously arrested for their role in Vargas’ death, were also indicted for murder as it relates to the Vargas incident.

Además, Cervantes was indicted for the January 27, 2009 murder of Ramiro Huerta. Huerta was murdered just 10 days after Alfredo Vargas. Huerta was shot to death just outside his apartment, after walking home from a nearby convenience store. Huerta was killed just a short distance away from where Vargas had been killed less than two weeks before. Investigators believe that Huerta’s murder was also committed for the benefit of the Lemonwood Chiques street gang.

This additional arrest is the result of a task force the Oxnard Police Department formed in August of 2012 to solve a series of homicides which occurred between 2006 y 2012. The Oxnard Police Department received significant assistance in these investigations by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

There are additional outstanding suspects in the Alfredo Vargas homicide and this and other investigations continue to be actively worked. These investigations also include the 2006 murder of Oscar Gonzales and the 2012 murder of Jose Gonzales. Investigators believe members of the Lemonwood Chiques criminal street gang are responsible for all of these murders.

Jorge Cervantes remains in the custody of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department with bail currently set at $1,610,000. Members of the public are asked to contact Detective Mike Young at (805) 385-7606 o [email protected]if they have any information about this or any other homicide case.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Agosto 8, 2013, 02:00 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

EVENTO:	Road Closures for the Pier to Pier Ventura Marathon
FECHA / HORA:	Domingo, Septiembre 8, 2013 / 6:30a.m to 1:00p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Harbor Blvd., Oxnard Gonzales Rd., Oxnard
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico (805) 385-7749

DETALLES:

The Pier to Pier Ventura Marathon will be held this Sunday, Septiembre 8^ª starting from the Ventura Pier at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 1:00p.m. The marathon will go through Ventura, Oxnard and Port Hueneme. The marathon is expected to have approximately 800 runners which may cause some traffic delays along the marathon route.

The marathon route from Ventura will be southbound on Harbor Boulevard to Channel Islands Boulevard, eastbound Channel Islands Boulevard to Ventura Road and southbound Ventura Road to the Port Hueneme Pier. Runners will make a U-turn at the Port Hueneme Pier and return to the Ventura Pier following the same route.

The only road closures in the City Oxnard will be on Harbor Boulevard between Fifth Street and Spinnaker Drive in Ventura and Gonzales Road between Victoria Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. All other streets along the marathon route will remain open. Se anima a los residentes locales a utilizar rutas alternas para los viajes dentro y fuera de la ciudad.

In an attempt to accommodate local residents traveling along the marathon route, the Oxnard Police Traffic Unit will have officers and additional traffic control personnel assigned to several intersections along the marathon route to assist with traffic control.

For Further Information regarding road closures contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 385-7749 o jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org. For further information regarding the marathon go to: www.venturamarathon.com

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN:
9-6-13 / 1300 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

EVENTO:	Inaugural Spanish Citizens Academy offered for the first time in the City of Oxnard, Graduation this Wednesday
FECHA / HORA:	Octubre 2, 2013 / 5:30-8:00 pm
UBICACIÓN:	City Council Chambers 305 West 3rd St., Oxnard 93030
PREPARADO POR:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad, (805) 385-7631, [email protected]
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad, (805) 385-7631, [email protected]

DETALLES: (OXNARD, California)– The Oxnard Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of our inaugural Citizens Academy in Spanish, “Academia de Seguridad Publica para la Comunidad” this Wednesday, Octubre 2, 2013 en 5:30pm in the City Council Chambers.

This new program came to fruition after months of planning and coordination. The 12-week program was designed to provide people in the community with an overview of the functions and operational procedures of law enforcement through presentations and discussions on a number of different topics ranging from Oxnard Police Department overview and organization, Análisis de la Delincuencia, Community Based-Policing Strategy, Traffic and 911 Communication Center overview, Graffiti and our youth programs, Pandillas, Normas Profesionales, SWAT, and Major Crimes and Homicide. Each instructor is considered an expert in their field of discussion, and all presentations were prepared and presented in Spanish.

This group of community members also had a chance to visit and tour the Sheriff and Police Education and Training Academy in Camarillo, where they each had an opportunity to use the updated versions of the Force Option Simulator, a program that allows officers—and in this case community members—to react to real-life situations where they would use force, while other community members and training staff assessed their reactions.

“In an effort to further strengthen relationships with our diverse community members, we wanted to provide an extraordinary program—rich in content and a remarkable experience,” said Oxnard Police Chief Jeri Williams. “Our goal is to promote a better understanding of law enforcement for the people we serve, and we’re thrilled that we were able to offer it for our large Spanish speaking population throughout the City of Oxnard” Williams added.

For the Oxnard Police Department, our goal was clear and simple: that after their experience in this program, participants are left with a better understanding of who our officers are, our job, and how difficult our job can be to protect and serve the community in which they reside.

“For the last 12 weeks I was with the Police Department, which provided the community with a public safety Academy [in Spanish]…They have a series of values that commit them to work for the community and [con] the community… Every citizen has the [responsibility] to know and respect the laws. I want to say that everything I learned made me think differently about the officers and their work…” wrote Mrs. Teresa Salazar on the Oxnard Police Department’s Facebook Page shortly after the last class meeting. “I recommend this Academy to anyone who wants to improve [our] community and [want] a [better] understand the work of the Police Department,” she added.

Police Department’s across the state are looking or are in the process of creating similar Citizens Academies in Spanish. In fact, the Pasadena Police Department launched their Spanish Citizens Police Academy last week (Septiembre 26, 2013).

The Oxnard Police Department has a set of core values that every officer and civilian member of our staff adhere to, incluso: our value for the cultural diversity within our community and our department, our value for the partnerships we form with all members of our community, and our value of the public’s trust. We are proud of this new program and the support we have received from officers and community members who were all instrumental to its success,” said Chief Williams.

We look forward to offering two Citizens Academy next year—one in English and a second in Spanish— with a new cadre of community members who are interested in learning more about law enforcement, the laws that govern us, and meeting exceptional members on our team.

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FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Septiembre 30, 2013, 5:30 PM

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:	10/26/13 2248 horas
UBICACIÓN:	1100 block of South “L” Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	49 residente de Oxnard años de edad, ha omitido el nombre hasta la notificación de los familiares
SOSPECHOSO(S):	17 residente de Oxnard años de edad



PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El detective Ken Tougas, (805) 200-5669 [email protected]

DETALLES:

En 10/26/13 en aproximadamente 2248 horas, oficiales fueron enviados a la 1100 block of South “L” Street regarding a suspicious death. When officers arrived they located a male subject deceased inside the residence.

La víctima era una 49 residente de Oxnard años de edad. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. During the course of the investigation it was determined that the subject was a victim of homicide. Investigators were able to identify a suspect and make an arrest. Investigators are continuing their investigation and are still attempting to establish a motive for the attack. Investigators don’t believe this was a random act and both the victim and suspect know each other. Unfortunately because this is an active investigation, no further details will be released at this time.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas at (805) 200-5669. 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: 10/27/13, 1830 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:	Gun in a Vehicle – Arrestos
FECHA / HORA:	11-7-13 / 0125 horas
UBICACIÓN:	2^nd Street at Navarro Street
SOSPECHOSO(S):	16 and 17-year old males
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETALLES:
En 11-7-13, en 0125 horas, officers were dispatched to the area of Colonia Road and Gloria Court regarding four subjects disturbing possibly challenging pedestrians. The subjects were reportedly in a white sedan.

Officers located a vehicle matching that description occupied by four subjects. The vehicle was stopped at 2^nd Street and Navarro Street. Officers located a loaded large caliber handgun in the vehicle.

A 16-year old male was arrested for 26100(un) PC, Driver Allowing Another Person to Bring a Firearm into a Motor Vehicle. A 17-year old male passenger was arrested for 25400(un)(2) PC, Carrying a Concealed Firearm, y 25850(un) PC, Carrying a Loaded Firearm in a Motor Vehicle. Another male juvenile was cited for curfew. An adult male was released at the scene.

Officers credit the public’s quick reporting of this disturbance which led to the arrests that took a gun off the streets.

Officers are still attempting to determine whether this was a gang-motivated incident.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 11-8-13, 0335 horas