OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Evaluación de campamentos para personas sin hogar en el río Santa Clara
FECHA / HORA:	Junio 20, 2017 7:00 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Santa Clara River Bottom
PREPARADO POR:	Dale McAlpine, Oficial superior Dale.Mcalpine@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Jeff McGreevy, Sargento Jeff.McGreevy@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

 

DETALLES:

En junio 20, 2017, en aproximadamente 7:00 a.m., oficiales del Equipo de Vigilancia Vecinal del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard, Los oficiales de enlace para personas sin hogar y el Departamento de Policía de Simi Valley evaluaron varios campamentos para personas sin hogar a lo largo de Ventura Road en el fondo del río Santa Clara cerca de Riverpark, Barrios de Wagon Wheel y Southbank en la ciudad de Oxnard.

Durante el detalle, Officers arrested Andrew Lamont Brown, 42, for false impersonation, el robo de identidad, petty theft and three outstanding warrants. Officers also arrested Aurelio Junior Salazar, 48, Arturo Pena Hernandez, 43, and Christopher Otho Willis, 27, for outstanding warrants. The subjects arrested were booked into Ventura County Jail.

The number of people living illegally along the Santa Clara River has grown significantly since authorities last cleared out the permanent encampments along the Ventura River. Officers were aware that the number of illegal encampments had been growing. Officers also talked to an additional six people and warned them about illegally camping.

This area of the river bottom has caused growing concern for authorities and nearby residents in the recent months due to thefts and vandalism of property in the adjacent communities.

During the assessment, representatives from St Vincent De Paul were on site to provide outreach services for our homeless population. Several large homeless encampments were also found were no one was contacted, but showed signs of recent use.

We would like to remind the public that while the City of Oxnard does not provide any direct homeless services or emergency housing, the City does provide funding to several agencies and non-profit organizations that do provide such services. Below is a list of service agencies and places that provide assistance:

EMERGENCY HOUSING

If you are facing homelessness or are already homeless and need emergency housing:

Homelessness Prevention Program

Rapid Re-Housing Program

County of Ventura Human Services Agency

805-385-8585

www.vchsa.org/hprp

The Kingdom Center

(women and children only)

805-487-3400

www.tkcoxnard.org

Turning Point Foundation

(services for homeless with mental illness)

805-652-0000

www.turningpointfoundation.org

RAIN Project Transitional Living Center

805-389-3308

www.raincommunities.org

 

OTHER SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS

Community Action of Ventura County

Day-time One-Stop Center; mail drop, asesoramiento, job resources, showers

621 Richmond Ave., Oxnard CA 93030

805-436-4000

www.ca-vc.org

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Housing and utility assistance, health care, employment resources

Assistance hotline: 1-888-552-7872

 

“Si alguien tiene información con respecto a la actividad criminal en contacto con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard a (805) 385-7600, o puede permanecer en el anonimato llamando a los Crime Stoppers del Condado de Ventura en (800) 222-8477. También puede visitar este sitio www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org. a presentar en la punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.”

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Junio 21, 2017 / 1630 Horas

 

 

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

 

 

INCIDENTE:	Hombre durmiendo en la papelera sufre heridas leves
FECHA / HORA:	Junio 14, 2016/8:13 AM
UBICACIÓN:	2000 Block of Rose Avenue
VÍCTIMA(S):	Masculino, 67 años de edad
PREPARADO POR:	Melissa Valdez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Melissa Valdez (805) 342-8292 melissa.valdez@oxnardpd.org

 

DETALLES:

 

En junio 14, 2017, en aproximadamente 8:13 a.m., El personal de la policía y los bomberos de Oxnard respondió a una llamada en el 2000 cuadra de Rose Avenue de un hombre atrapado dentro de la rampa de un camión de basura. A City of Oxnard refuse truck was making a routine refuse pick up when the driver heard screams for help and halted the truck. Further investigation revealed that a man had fallen asleep in the refuse bin which was then emptied into the truck. Fire personnel were able to extract the man from the truck and he was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he was treated for minor injuries.

 

Although some people may look at refuse bins as providing options for more than just the disposal of trash, please note that this practice can lead to serious injury and even death. The City of Oxnard makes safety a priority when handling community waste and requests that you please stay out of refuse dumpsters for your safety as well as the safety of our drivers and helpers. This will help us avoid any unintended mishaps.

 

Please note that while the City of Oxnard does not provide any direct homeless services or emergency housing, the City does provide funding to several agencies and non-profit organizations that do provide such services. Below is a list of service agencies and places that provide assistance:

EMERGENCY HOUSING

If you are facing homelessness or are already homeless and need emergency housing:

 

Homelessness Prevention Program

Rapid Re-Housing Program

County of Ventura Human Services Agency

805-385-8585

www.vchsa.org/hprp

 

The Kingdom Center

(women and children only)

805-487-3400

www.tkcoxnard.org

 

Turning Point Foundation

(services for homeless with mental illness)

805-652-0000

www.turningpointfoundation.org

 

RAIN Project Transitional Living Center

805-389-3308

www.raincommunities.org

 

OTHER SERVICES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS

 

Community Action of Ventura County

Day-time One-Stop Center; mail drop, asesoramiento, job resources, showers

621 Richmond Ave., Oxnard CA 93030

805-436-4000

www.ca-vc.org

 

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Housing and utility assistance, health care, employment resources

Assistance hotline: 1-888-552-7872

 

 

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Junio 14, 2017/ 4:30 p.m.

 

 

 

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Los fuegos artificiales son peligrosos y están estrictamente prohibidos en Oxnard
FECHA / HORA:	Junio 12, 2016/ 3:45pm
PREPARADO POR:	Melissa Valdez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad
PERSONA DE CONTACTO e información de contacto:	Melissa Valdez (805) 342-8292 melissa.valdezComunicado de prensa *Actualización*

DETALLES:

According to the National Fire Protection Association website “From 2009-2013, U.S. los departamentos de bomberos respondieron a un promedio de 18,500 incendios provocados por fuegos artificiales. Estos incendios incluyeron 1,300 incendios de estructuras, 300 incendios de vehículos y 16,900 outside and other fires”

Please consider the following facts:

• En 2014, U.S. las salas de emergencia de los hospitales trataron aproximadamente 10,500 personas por lesiones relacionadas con fuegos artificiales; 51% of those injuries were to the extremities and 38% were to the head.
• The risk of fireworks injury is highest for young people ages 5-9, followed by children 10-19.
• Sparklers alone account for more than one-quarter of emergency room fireworks injuries.

Fireworks are not just strictly prohibited in Oxnard – they’re dangerous. Playing with them could cost a child or you serious burns to the head, cara, Otras armas, and body. It could also cost you a thousands of dollars for using or possessing them. And if they cause property damage, you’ll pay even more. Anyone possessing, storing, selling, using, transporting or handling fireworks is subject to arrest or fines of up to $1,000. Fireworks can also cause serious injury to pets. Dogs, cats, and horses get scared by fireworks, causing them to panic and escape, get lost, wind up at animal shelters or even run into the street resulting in motor vehicle accidents and injuries.

The City of Oxnard encourages the public to help keep family, friends and neighbors safe during the July Fourth holiday by calling the Oxnard Police Department’s hotline, (805) 394-5884, to report the habitual use of illegal fireworks. The hotline can be used during and leading up to the holiday. The line is not staffed and is for messages only. Hotline callers can remain anonymous, and any information provided will remain confidential. Tips received through the hotline will help the Police Department’s Neighborhood Police Team better identify fireworks-prone areas and quickly address illegal activity. The hotline, (805) 394-5884, is dedicated solely to the reporting of habitual fireworks.

A list of additional resources available to the public is noted below:

Habitual fireworks: Email the Police Department at fireworks@oxnardpd.org

In-progress fireworks: Call the Police Department’s dispatch line at (805) 385-7740. Be prepared to provide specific information regarding the firework activity. Por ejemplo, habla a, suspect description, etc.

Emergencies: (por ejemplo, house fires, lesiones): Dial 9-1-1

Members of the public who want to dispose of illegal fireworks can stop by any of the Oxnard Fire Department’s eight stations to hand over fireworks without facing penalties:

Station 1: 491 S. K St.

Station 2: 531 Lo. Pleasant Valley Rd..

Station 3: 150 calle colina.

Station 4: 230 En. Vineyard Ave..

Station 5: 1450 Colonia Rd.

Station 6: 2601 Informes.

Station 7: 3300 Turnout Park Circle

Station 8: 3000 S. Rose Ave.

The City encourages the public to enjoy the free annual fireworks show, Fuegos artificiales por el mar, at Channel Islands Harbor. Para obtener más información, visit www.channelislandsharbor.org.

Be smart on the 4th of July – don’t kid around with fireworks!

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Junio 12, 2017/ 3:45pm