COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
FECHA: Junio 11, 2020, 3:00 p.m.
TEMA: Actualización de vehículo robado
UBICACIÓN: Oxnard, California
CONTACTO: Luis Mancha, Sargento
(805) 385-7632, luis.mancha @ oxnardpd.org
Desde el inicio de la pandemia de COVID-19 y la subsiguiente orden de permanencia en el hogar emitida en marzo 19, 2020, la ciudad de Oxnard ha visto un aumento significativo en los delitos relacionados con el robo de automóviles. Detectives de Crímenes de Propiedad del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard, miembros de la Fuerza de Tarea de Robo de Autos del Condado de Ventura (VenCATT), y los oficiales de patrulla del departamento de policía de Oxnard han estado trabajando para recuperar estos vehículos, y poner bajo custodia a los responsables. Between June 1, 2020, and June 10, 2020, six residents from the City of Oxnard were arrested for being in possession of stolen vehicles.
En junio 1, 2020, Oxnard resident Erica Torres was contacted by Oxnard Police Department patrol while in possession of a stolen vehicle. A family member of the victim had observed Torres driving the stolen vehicle. Torres was arrested for possessing the stolen vehicle, narcotics offenses, and for possessing burglary tools. Torres has five prior arrests for possessing stolen vehicles, with two of those arrests occurring during the month of May 2020. Torres was released with zero bail during her last three arrests per the California Judicial Council approved “zero bail” rule.
En junio 4, 2020, Oxnard resident Ricardo Rodriguez was contacted by Oxnard Police Department patrol officers while in possession of a stolen vehicle. Rodriguez was found sleeping inside the stolen vehicle, and during the arrest, Rodriguez acknowledged that he was aware the vehicle was stolen. Rodriguez has prior arrests for possessing stolen vehicles, narcotics offenses, y posee herramientas de robo. Rodriguez was arrested in April 2020 for possessing a stolen vehicle and felony evading. He was released with zero bail following the April arrest per the California Judicial Council approved “zero bail” rule.
En junio 6, 2020, Oxnard resident Jesus Gomez was contacted by Oxnard Police Department patrol officers while driving a reported stolen vehicle. Gomez claimed to have purchased the vehicle earlier for $500.00 but could not produce a pink slip and did not have an actual key for the vehicle. Gomez was released later that day with zero bail per the California Judicial Council approved “zero bail” rule. Gomez has numerous prior arrests for possessing stolen vehicles, narcotics offenses, graffiti, and theft-related crime.
En junio 6, 2020, Oxnard resident Jose Ramos was contacted by Oxnard Police Department patrol officers while driving a reported stolen vehicle. The vehicle had initially been taken during an alleged carjacking incident where the victim had been violently assaulted. Ramos was released later that day with zero bail per the California Judicial Council approved “zero bail” rule. Ramos has prior arrests for possessing stolen vehicles, narcotics offenses, and previously served time in the California Department of Corrections.
En junio 9, 2020, Oxnard resident Conrad Moraga was contacted by Oxnard Police Department patrol officers during a call for service regarding a person passed out in a vehicle blocking traffic. The vehicle was found to be an unreported stolen vehicle from a local Oxnard auto dealership. Moraga was arrested for possessing the stolen vehicle, narcotics offenses, and possessing a victim’s personal identifying information. Moraga has six prior arrests for possessing stolen vehicles, evading, and narcotics-related offenses. Moraga previously served time in the California Department of Corrections. En abril de 2020 Moraga was arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle and was released with zero bail per the California Judicial Council approved “zero bail” rule.
En junio 9, 2020, Oxnard resident Michael Arellanes was contacted by Oxnard Police Department patrol officers during a call for service regarding a person passed out in a vehicle in the parking lot of a local business. The vehicle was found to be an unreported stolen vehicle from a local Oxnard auto dealership (the same dealership as the above incident). Arellanes was also found to be on Parole for robbery and had an outstanding felony parole warrant. Arellanes has prior arrests for narcotics offenses, robo, and residential burglary.
The Oxnard Police Department wants to encourage members of the public to use auto theft prevention devices such as steering wheel locks and vehicle alarms and to never store keys inside of their vehicle. Recuerde "Bloquearlo, Tómalo, Quédatelo."
La Unidad de Delitos de Propiedad del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard está comprometida a reducir el robo de autos en la ciudad de Oxnard. Cualquier persona con información sobre cualquiera de estos casos u otras actividades delictivas debe comunicarse con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard al (805) 385-7600, o en línea a través de la página web del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard: www.oxnardpd.org, y haciendo clic en "Informar actividad sospechosa". Puede permanecer en el anonimato si decide hacerlo llamando a Crime Stoppers del Condado de Ventura al (800)222-8477. También puedes visitar su sitio web: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.
