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:	Search warrants served at homes of alleged Lemonwood gang members
FECHA / HORA:	Abril 4, 2013 en 10:30 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Various residences in the Lemonwood neighborhood
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Christopher Williams, Supervisor de Delitos Mayores, (805) 385-7763, christopher.williams @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Lo. Roger Garcia (805) 385-7688, Major Crimes Detective, roger.garcia @ oxnardpd.org

(OXNARD, California) – En abril 2, 2013 y abril 4, 2013, members of the Oxnard Police Department’s SWAT Team, Unidad de Crímenes Violentos (VCU), and homicide investigators served a multi-location search warrant at three residences in the Lemonwood neighborhood in relation to the 2012 homicide of 19 year old Jose Gonzales.

un arma de fuego, munición, and gang paraphernalia were seized during the warrants. No arrests have been made in relation to the murder of Gonzales but the investigation is progressing. The investigation into the murder of Gonzales is ongoing and members of the public are asked to contact Detective Roger Garcia at (805) 385-7688 o si usted desea permanecer anónimo 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.aspxa presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

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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:

DUI Checkpoint Resultados

FECHA / HORA:

Viernes, May 3rd, 2013 6:00 P.M. to Midnight

UBICACIÓN:

Oxnard Blvd south of Glenwood Drive

PREPARADO POR:

Derek Miller, Oficial de tráfico

PERSONA DE CONTACTO &
INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:

Derek Miller, Oficial de tráfico (derek.miller@oxnardpd.org)
(805) 385-7600

DETALLES:
On May 3rd, 2013, entre las horas de 6:00 P.M. y la medianoche, officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s license checkpoint.

The checkpoint was conducted in honor of Taylor Marie Moss, un 19 year old Ventura County resident who lost her life to an intoxicated driver in 2009. Taylor’s family participated in the pre-checkpoint briefing. Her father, Dean Moss, told Taylor’s story and shared about the moment they received the devastating call about the collision that took his daughter’s life. In reference to the DUI Checkpoint operations, Moss stated, “Because of what you all do, a father will wake up tomorrow morning and still have his daughter alive.”

The checkpoint was conducted in the southbound lanes of Oxnard Blvd south of Glenwood Drive. The Moss family was present to observe and participate in the checkpoint operations. Posters featuring Taylor’s portrait and photographs of the vehicle in which she was killed were viewed by motorists as they drove through the checkpoint.

Funcionarios seleccionados 1042 motorists who passed through the checkpoint and conducted three DUI investigations on drivers who had been drinking alcohol. None of those drivers were found to be over the legal limit. Each vehicle that passed through the checkpoint received a pamphlet containing Taylor’s portrait, her story, and a description of the punishment of the intoxicated driver who killed her.

Citations were issued to nine drivers for various Vehicle Code violations. Seven drivers were issued citations for driving without a valid driver’s license, two drivers were cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, and four vehicles were towed from the checkpoint.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue to conduct DUI enforcement operations in honor of victims of DUI related collisions. We remind people that all DUI related collisions are preventable and we urge people to make a responsible choice before operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 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. We also remind people to dial 911 if they see an impaired driver. 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

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:	Múltiples robos de vehículos – Arrest of Post Release Offender
FECHA / HORA:	Sábado, 5/18/13 en aproximadamente 0430 horas
UBICACIÓN:	1300 Block of Azalea Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Numerous victims
SOSPECHOSO(S):	William Warden Carroll (46 Años de edad) City of Santa Paula resident
PREPARADO POR:	Eric S. Sonstegard, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Lucy Buttell en (805) 385-7594 lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En 4/24/2013, the Oxnard Police Department distributed a crime alert to notify residents in the Windsor North and Sierra Linda neighborhoods of a notable increase in property crime in their area. Since that time, officers have continued to focus their patrol activity in those neighborhoods in an attempt to address the recent spike in activity.

En 5/18/2013, a aprox. 0430 hrs, Officer Jonathan Martin was patrolling the area of Azalea and Mariposa Streets when he observed a subject hiding amongst parked vehicles. Officer Martin made contact with the subject, later identified as Santa Paula resident William Carroll (46 años de edad), and discovered that he was in possession of a large amount of stolen property including credit cards, electronics, and other personal items. Further investigation revealed that Carroll had stolen the items from various unlocked vehicles in the area. Carroll was later arrested for 666 P.C. Petty Theft w/ Priors, 496 (un) P.C. Possession of Stolen Property, 11550 (un) H&S Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, y 3454 (c) P.C. PRO violation and booked into the Ventura County Jail.

William Carroll was on the Post Release Offender (PRO) programa. The PRO Program released non-violent, non-sexual, and non-serious offenders from prison pursuant to Assembly Bill 109.

We continue to implore residents to follow a few small steps to avoid becoming a victim:

Please do not leave any valuable possessions in your vehicles.
Please make sure to lock your vehicles and remove the keys.
Please be certain to secure windows and doors to your homes.

If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7740, o marque 9-1-1.

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:	Memorial Day Weekend Holiday DUI Crackdown: Evite la 14 – Ventura County DUI Task Force Working to Reduce Deterioro de conducción Crashes, Fatalidades
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 24-27, 2013
UBICACIÓN:	Condado de Ventura
PREPARADO POR:	Maria Peña, Policía de Oxnard, 805-385-7750, maria.pena @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Maria Peña, Policía de Oxnard, 805-385-7750, maria.pena @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

[Condado de Ventura, California]— – The Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force is deploying officers this holiday weekend DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols countywide to arrest impaired drivers and to keep the public aware of the dangers of driving while impaired by alcohol and drugs.

The start of the summer season has arrived, along with many college and high school graduations, but if history repeats… drunk or drugged driving crashes will rise when reckless drivers take to the roadways impaired. Friends and families will gather for celebrations and to start the summer season, often with alcohol this 3-day weekend. Law enforcement is reminding everyone to make plans now for those weekend trips and partying. Make sure to use a ‘Designated Sober Driver’ to prevent arrest or worse, a deadly driving tragedy.

Law enforcement throughout the region, beginning Friday night, will deploy DUI/Drivers License checkpoint(s) in the city of Ventura. The checkpoint(s) will be held in honor of Nick Haverland. Nick Haverland was killed by a drunk driver on May 11, 2011 while bicycling to a final exam at Ventura College. Nick had a profound love and respect for the world around him. He readily shared that passion with anyone that he came in contact with. He was robbed of his dream of finding a cure for cancer in the rainforest—he was scheduled to study ethno-botany at the University of Hawaii three months after his death. His family and friends were robbed of his amazing intellect and spirit. Nick left behind his brother, his parents, and a legion of good friends. The man who killed Nick is now in prison for a long time.

More local DUI Saturation Patrols will be out on Saturday and Sunday nights on the cities of Port Hueneme, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Moorpark, Cal State University Channel Islands, and Oxnard. The California Highway Patrol is deploying all available officers Memorial Day weekend onto freeways and county roads as part of their Maximum Enforcement Period.

Law enforcement region-wide is asking for everyone’s support this holiday weekend and all summer long:

Plan ahead. Arrange rides home for your friends, familia, co-workers and yourself before the drinking begins.
Those hosting celebrations and servers must limit drinks to your guests or patrons. Don’t serve more than one or two over several hours.
Identify and provide free non-alcoholic drinks to the Designated Sober Driver. For tasty drink recipes, visit the DDrink Mixology Center at www.facebook.com/CaliforniaOTS.
Cut back on the amount of drinks you plan to bring to the party – and provide plenty of food.
If you see dangerous driving, Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!

Funding for the Avoid DUI Task Force is by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial. The Avoid Task Force will deploy checkpoints and DUI patrols next during the Independence Day Holiday and for the summer August/Labor Day DUI Mobilization.

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:	Vehículo vs. Ciclista – Fatal Traffic Collision
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 28, 2013, 2036 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Pleasant Valley Road west of Terrace Avenue
Party 1:	Masculino, 68 año, Residente de Oxnard
Party 2:	Cristian E. Ortiz Gonzalez, 18 año, Residente de Oxnard
Vehículo 1:	Bicicleta
Vehículo 2:	Rojo 1999 GMC Jimmy
PREPARADO POR:	Senior Officer Jaime Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	scott Aaron, (805) 385-7750, scott.aaron@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En mayo 28, 2013, en alrededor 8:36 P.M., officers and EMS responded to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicyclist on Pleasant Valley Road west of Terrace Avenue. A la llegada, officers found that a bicyclist had been struck by a GMC Jimmy SUV.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the GMC, driven by Cristian E. Ortiz Gonzalez, 18 año, was eastbound on Pleasant Valley Road west of Terrace Avenue. el ciclista, a 68-year old male, entered Pleasant Valley Road from the south side of the street and was struck by the SUV.

The bicyclist was transported to Ventura County Medical Center where he later died as a result of his injuries. Driver Gonzalez was not injured as a result of the collision.

Drugs and/or alcohol are not considered factors in this tragic collision. sin embargo, chemical analysis results are pending.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Officer Scott Aaron at 805-385-7750.

La investigación está en curso.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Mayo 28, 2013, 12:05 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:	Auto Burglary
FECHA / HORA:	6-4-13 /1952 horas
UBICACIÓN:	200 Block of East Channel Islands Boulevard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Male Oxnard resident (Nombre omitido)
SOSPECHOSO(S):	David Hernandez Perez, 32 año, Residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, Comandante (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En 6-4-13, en 1952 horas, los oficiales respondieron a la 200 Block of East Channel Islands Boulevard re: David Hernandez Perez, 32 año, un residente de Oxnard, being detained for auto burglary.

Officers learned a resident in the area had parked and locked his car setting the vehicle alarm. When he heard the alarm sounding he went outside and found Perez in the back seat of the victim’s vehicle. The victim noted that items inside the car had been rummaged through. The victim called 911 and told Perez to not go anywhere.

Officers took Perez into custody. Other suspected stolen property was located nearby. Una investigación continúa.

This is a good example of how effective car alarms can be. Residents are reminded to not contact suspects or suspicious persons, but rather immediately notify the police so officers can respond and investigate.

Fecha / Time Prepared: 6-5-13, 0050 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:	Homicidio (Actualización)
FECHA / HORA:	05/04/13 0730 horas
UBICACIÓN:	600 bloque de South Street “D”
VÍCTIMA(S):	Guadalupe Ruelas, 54 residente de Oxnard años de edad
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Juan Benitez, 39 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 ken.tougas@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En 5/4/13 en aproximadamente 0730 horas, oficiales fueron enviados a la 600 block of South “D” Street to check the well-being of a two people in a vehicle. When officers arrived they located a female in her fifties and a male in late thirties. Both subjects had suffered a gunshot wound and were unresponsive. Both subjects were pronounced dead by emergency responders.

ACTUALIZACIÓN:

Durante el curso de la investigación, it was revealed that Ruelas and Benitez were in a dating relationship and for unknown reasons, Benitez shot and killed Ruelas as she sat in her vehicle, which was parked a few houses away from where Benitez lived. After shooting Ruelas, Benitez shot and killed himself.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 06/06/13, 1500 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:	Persecución de vehículo, Child Endangering
FECHA / HORA:	6-12-13 / 6-20-13
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Retenida
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Juan Miguel Bejar
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Negro 1996 Cadillac Plate# 6TIE257
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Officer T. Johnson
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Cody Collet (805) 486-6228 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS

DETALLES:

The Oxnard Police Department is requesting information in locating the listed subject.

En junio 12, 2013, en alrededor 1405 horas, Oxnard Police Officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on a 1996 Black Cadillac (Lic # 6TIE257) en el 2400 Block of Tulare Place. The driver was identified as Juan Miguel Bejar, un 29 year old Hispanic male 5’-8” / 200 libras. Bejar failed to yield during the traffic stop, and a pursuit was initiated. Durante la persecución, Bejar ran several traffic lights and stop signs. He also drove into opposing lanes of traffic. Due to Bejar’s dangerous driving the pursuit was cancelled.

En junio 20, 2013, Officers located Bejar again driving in a black Cadillac near the 1200 Block of South K St. He immediately began to flee in the vehicle and was driving erratically; running stops signs and weaving in traffic. A pursuit was not initiated because officers saw small children in his vehicle.

Bejar currently has outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants for violations of parole and probation. Bejar has resisted arrest in the past. He has prior contacts in the City of Moorpark.

Bejar is currently listed on the Crime Stoppers website.

If anyone has information on Bejar’s whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS http://venturacountycrimestoppers.org or Detective Cody Collet (805) 486-6228.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 6-20-13 / 1750

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 Collision
FECHA / HORA:	8-31-13 / 1518 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Rose Avenue at Pleasant Valley Road
VÍCTIMA(S):	Troy Lantaya, 26 año, Oxnard Richard Lappine, 66 año, Oxnard Caleb Lundy, 26 año, Port Hueneme
FE(ES):	Eric Rivas, 20 año, Miramar, California
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, Comandante, (805) 207-7078 martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En 8-31-13, en 1518 horas, officers responded to Rose Avenue at Pleasant Valley Road re: an injury collision. Officers found that three vehicles were involved.

The preliminary investigation suggests that a vehicle driven by Troy Lantaya, 26 año, Oxnard, was westbound on Pleasant Valley Road at Rose Avenue and entered the intersection on a red traffic light. Another vehicle, driven by Richard Lappine, 66 año, Oxnard, was southbound on Rose Avenue and had entered the intersection as the traffic signal it was facing cycled to green. The two vehicles collided. The vehicle driven by Lantaya was forced across the median into eastbound Pleasant Valley Road traffic where it struck a vehicle driven by Caleb Lundy, 26 año, Port Hueneme. Lundy’s vehicle had been eastbound on Pleasant Valley Road preparing to turn northbound on Rose Avenue.

Lantaya’s vehicle caught fire beginning in the engine compartment. Lundy and a witness, Eric Rivas, USMC (off-duty), 20 año, Miramar, California, rushed to the vehicle and removed Lantaya from danger. Una vez en escena, Oxnard Fire Department personnel extinguished the fire.

Lantaya was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was treated for moderate injuries.

Officers are investigating to determine if alcohol or drugs were involved. La investigación continúa.

Caleb Lundy and Eric Rivas are to be commended for their actions.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 8-31-13, 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:	Asalto a mano armada (Tire Iron)
FECHA / HORA:	7-20-13, 2230 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Oxnard Boulevard at 7th Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Ruben Perez Hernandez, 48-año
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Sospechoso #1: Masculino, 27 año, 6-2, 210, contextura mediana, wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans Sospechoso #2: Masculino, 5-5, contextura delgada
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Possible white Mercedes Benz and a dark GMC Yukon
PREPARADO POR:	Detective Steven Funk
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Steven Funk steven.funk @ oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7796

DETALLES:

En 7-20-2013, en aproximadamente 2230 horas, Oxnard police officers came upon the victim Hernandez at the south west corner of Oxnard Boulevard and Seventh Street. Hernandez was lying face down and had been assaulted by two subjects one of whom had a tire iron. Witnesses to the incident advised police that Hernandez was struck several times in the face with a tire iron by the two suspects.

One suspect was observed getting into a white Mercedes which was last seen travelling west bound on Seventh Street towards “A” Street. The second suspect possibly entered a dark colored GMC Yukon which fled north bound in the west alley of Oxnard Blvd.

Victim Hernandez was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.

Persons with information regarding this assault should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers, (805) 222-8477, http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 7-21-13/0250 horas