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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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

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:	Puñalada
FECHA / HORA:	9-13-13 / 1915 horas
UBICACIÓN:	100 Bloque de North Rose Avenue
VÍCTIMA(S):	18-años de edad masculino, Residente de Oxnard
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Unknown male suspects
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, Comandante [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETALLES:
En 1915 horas, los oficiales respondieron a la 100 Block of North Rose Avenue re: a fight involving a large group of subjects. Witnesses said seven to twenty subjects were involved. Officers located an 18-year old male, Residente de Oxnard, who had been stabbed. His injuries are not life-threatening. The victim did not provide any information as to his assailant(s).

If anyone has information about this incident, se les anima a llamar al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard a (805) 385-7740. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato, puede llamar a la Línea de Delitos Violentos en (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 9-13-13 / 1955 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:	Robo Residencial / Sospechoso Arrestado
FECHA / HORA:	7/22/13; 1925 horas
UBICACIÓN:	1800 Block Haaz Way, Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	N / A
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Thomas Rivera, 28 año, Residente de Oxnard
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Comandante Kevin Baysinger
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Lo. Mike Marostica mike.marostica @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En 7/22/13, en aproximadamente 1925 horas, officers responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Haaz Way reference a suspicious subject looking into the windows of the residence. Responding officers learned that the subject had entered the residence, and also noticed signs of forced entry. These, and additional officers established a perimeter around the residence.

After several announcements and attempts to make contact with anyone inside the residence, officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s SWAT team, along with an Oxnard Police K-9, began to search the residence. The suspect attempted to flee from a bedroom window and was taken into police custody without further incident.

El sospechoso, Thomas Rivera, was arrested for the burglary. Rivera was out on bail for an unrelated residential burglary.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Det. Mike Marostica en 385-7605 o mike.marostica @ oxnardpd.org.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 07/22/13, 2330 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:	Hit-And-Run Collision
FECHA / HORA:	9-14-13 /1654 horas
UBICACIÓN:	5th Street at Del Norte Boulevard
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Male subject, DFN
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, Comandante [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETALLES:

En 1654 horas, officers responded to 5^ª Street at Del Norte Boulevard re: an injury collision. Officers found one vehicle had collided near 5^ª Street and Del Norte Boulevard. The male driver had fled. V1 came to rest in close proximity of the railroad tracks. Union Pacific was notified and flairs were positioned by officers two miles in either direction of the collision on the tracks.

The Union Pacific Main Line which is used by MetroLink and Amtrak was not available for 40 a 50 acta. There was damage to the railroad crossing arm but no damage to the tracks.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 9-15-13 / 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:	Wanted Person
FECHA / HORA:	Agosto 19, 2013
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Samjoan Robert Marquez, 18 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Detective Cody Collet
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Cody Collet Cody.collet @ oxnardpd.org 805-486-6228

DETALLES:
Samjoan Robert Marquez, un 18 residente de Oxnard años de edad, is wanted by Oxnard police for two shootings that occurred in the City of Oxnard between the months of March and May of 2013. Marquez has several felony warrants for his arrest for these shootings, and is suspected to be armed and dangerous.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard, along with other Ventura County Law Enforcement Agencies, is attempting to determine the whereabouts of Marquez. If anyone has information about Marquez and his whereabouts, they are encouraged to call Detective Cody Collet at (805) 486-6228. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato puede llamar a la línea directa de crímenes violentos en (805) 982-7070 o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477.

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 Robberies/Suspect arrested
FECHA / HORA:	9-17-13, 1545 -1615 horas
UBICACIÓN:	North end Oxnard locations
VÍCTIMA(S):	Three Oxnard residents
SOSPECHOSO(S):	17 residente de Oxnard años de edad



PREPARADO POR:	Kevin Baysinger, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Departamento de Policía de Oxnard 385-7740

DETALLES:

Between the hours of approximately 1545 y 1615, the Oxnard Police Department responded to calls of three separate armed robberies in the north end area of Oxnard, specifically the 500 Block of Carnation, Orchard Park, and Princeton Avenue. In two of the three incidents the victims were robbed of their property. In each instance, the suspects were described as three black males in their teens.

Shortly after the call of the third robbery, officers observed three males matching the descriptions of the suspects. These subjects were ultimately detained. Uno de los temas, un 17 años de edad masculino, was identified as one of the suspects involved in the robberies. He was booked into the Juvenile Hall for robbery.

The property taken from the two robberies, in addition to an airsoft gun, was located nearby.

The Oxnard Police Department is continuing to investigate the robberies. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the police department at 385-7740. Those persons wishing to remain anonymous should contact the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. You may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477 y http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 9/17/13; 2100 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:	Discharging a firearm/ Possession of a concealed weapon
FECHA / HORA:	10/26/13/ 0335 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Eighth Street @ B Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Sergio Castro Jr., 19 años de edad, Residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Sr. Officer Jeff Long, (805) 486-6506 [email protected]
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sr. Officer Jeff Long, (805) 486-6506 [email protected]

DETALLES: En octubre 26, 2013, en aproximadamente 0330 horas, Oxnard police officers were dispatched to the area of Eighth Street and B Street after a person reported a Hispanic male discharging a firearm into the air. Officers arrived on scene and located a subject in the area that matched the description given by witnesses. Officers attempted to make contact with the subject but he fled on foot. Después de una breve persecución a pie, the subject was detained and found to be in possession a loaded firearm. The subject was identified as a 19-year-old Oxnard resident named Sergio Castro Jr. Castro has also been served with the Colonia Chiques Gang Injunction. Castro was subsequently arrested for several weapons violations as well as a violation of the Colonia Chiques Gang Injunction.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Jeff Long at (805) 486-6506. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (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: 10/28/13, 1130 Horas