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

DETALLES:

En junio 3, 2012, officers were dispatched to the area of Samuel Avenue and La Canada Avenue in reference to a shooting victim in the alley. The victim was located lying in the east alley of 3530 Samuel Avenue. La víctima, identified as 26-year old Jorge Luis Rodriguez, had been shot in the throat. Rodriguez was immediately transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment but was pronounced dead a short time later.

During the course of this lengthy investigation, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit spoke to numerous citizens and analyzed hundreds of pieces of evidence. This summer, investigators submitted the facts of the case to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office for consideration.

Earlier today, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office unsealed the findings from a Grand Jury proceeding resulting in the indictments of:

· Daniel Christopher Alvarez (Date of Birth 3/25/93), City of Oxnard resident:

o One Count of 187 P.C. Murder with Special Allegations;

· 190.2 (un)(17) P.C. Felony Murder Enhancement

· 190.2 (un)(22) P.C. Gang Enhancement

o One Count of 664/211PC Attempted Robbery with Special Allegation;

· 12022.5 (3)(b) P.C. Use of a Firearm Enhancement

· Justin Desantiago (Date of Birth 9/4/88), City of Oxnard resident:

o One Count of 32 P.C. Accessory (to Murder) with Special Allegation;

· 186.22 P.C. Gang Enhancement

This afternoon, Alvarez was served the indictment while in custody at the Ventura County Jail on a different matter and is not eligible for bail. Desantiago was also served his indictment at the Ventura County Jail while in custody on a different matter and his bail was set at $120,000.

The Oxnard Police Department would like to thank the many concerned members of the public who came forward with information. These indictments would not have been possible without the considerable contributions made by the men and women of the Oxnard Police Department, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, the Ventura County Crime Laboratory, and other Law Enforcement agencies. If anyone has any further information about this case, please contact Major Crimes Investigator Gordon Currie at (805) 200-5682.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 12/10/14 1700 hrs.

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

DETALLES:

En noviembre 5, 2012, en aproximadamente 10:15 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers responded to Doc’s Liquor Store, situado en 2195 East Channel Islands Boulevard, reference a gunshot victim. Officers learned that the gunshot victim was an employee of the liquor store, and that he was shot during the commission of a robbery to the business. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) with a life-threatening gunshot wound to his upper chest. It was through the extraordinary live saving efforts of emergency room doctors, surgeons and nurses that the victim was able to survive this devastating injury.

Los investigadores de la Unidad de Crímenes Violentos (VCU) responded to the scene and immediately started investigating the case. Physical evidence was collected at the crime scene, along with video surveillance of the shooting and robbery. The physical evidence and video surveillance helped investigators identify the robbery suspect that shot the store employee. The suspect was identified as Daniel Espinoza, a documented member of the Colonia Chiques criminal street gang.

VCU Investigators and officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU/SWAT) served a search warrant at Espinoza’s residence, and arrested Espinoza for robbery and attempted murder.

A jury trial to determine Espinoza’s guilt or innocence began last week. During the weeklong trial, the jury heard testimony from the victim, witnesses, and a gang expert. The jury also reviewed physical evidence including the surveillance video of the robbery and shooting.

En diciembre 9, 2014, the jury deliberated for approximately 2 ½ hours and returned with a guilty verdict on all charges. The charges consisted of robbery, attempt homicide, and an allegation that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

Espinoza was a juvenile when he committed the crime. He is currently an adult and is awaiting sentencing, which is scheduled for early in February 2015. Espinoza is facing a minimum sentence of 40 years to life in prison.

This is another example of the hard work and dedication of the officers and investigators of the Oxnard Police Department, and a collaborative effort between community members and the District Attorney’s Office.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operación segura y resistente initiative. Si alguien tiene información con respecto a la actividad criminal en contacto con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard a (805) 385-7600, o los del Condado de Ventura a Crime Stoppers al (805) 222-8477 y www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.