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:	Multi-Location Search Warrant Operation
FECHA / HORA:	Abril 16, 2014, en aproximadamente 0400 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	Varios lugares en Oxnard, Camarillo and El Rio
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Ignacio Corral, 38-year old Camarillo Resident Francisco Magana, 22-años de edad, residente de Oxnard Tabitha Ceja, 23-años de edad, residente de Oxnard A 15-year old Juvenile, El Rio Resident
PREPARADO POR:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad, [email protected], 805-385-7631

DETALLES: En 4/16/14 en aproximadamente 0400 horas, oficiales y detectives del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard, the Ventura County Sherriff’s Office, District Attorney Investigators, and the FBI served simultaneous gang-related search warrants. The search warrants were served in the cities of Oxnard, Camarillo and El Rio. The search warrants were a result of ongoing investigations related to recent violent gang crimes in the City of Oxnard.

During today’s search warrants, three adults and one juvenile were arrested:

Ignacio Corral of Camarillo was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Francisco Magana was arrested for being a felon in possession of ammunition and a parole violation.

Tabitha Ceja of Oxnard was arrested for two misdemeanor warrants and a felony warrant.

A 15-year old juvenile that resides in El Rio was arrested for felony vandalism (tagging) with a special allegation that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

At one of the search warrant locations, a two-year old sustained minor injuries. The child was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, Oxnard Police launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, así como el equipo de ataque de armas de fuego (RÁPIDO) liderado por la Unidad de Crímenes Violentos, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

In addition to those arrested this morning, the Oxnard Police Department is currently looking for other individuals with felony arrest warrants for gang-related crimes (photos attached, abajo):

Frank Ruiz, a 32-year old Oxnard resident.

Jacob Stephenson, a 24-year old Santa Paula resident.

Sospechoso arrestado por posesión ilegal de armas de fuego, a 24-year old Ventura resident.

Joseph Ortega, a 30-year old Ventura County resident.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Gun and Gang Hotline anonymously at (805) 982-7043. If anyone has further information about this incident, se les anima a llamar a Oxnard PD (805) 200-5682. 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. También puede visitar este sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.
FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 04/16/14 5:00 pm

Frank Ruiz

Sospechoso arrestado por posesión ilegal de armas de fuego

Jacob Stephenson

Joseph Ortega

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:	Oxnard Police Thanksgiving Turkey Give-away
FECHA / HORA:	Martes, Noviembre 25, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M
UBICACIÓN:	La Colonia Storefront, 211 N. Grant Ave.
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Bakari Myers, Informes bakari.myersComunicado de prensa Actualización

DETALLES:

The Oxnard Police Department will be conducting its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Give-away, Martes, Noviembre 25, 2014 desde 4:00 P.M. a 7:00 P.M at the La Colonia Police Storefront, situado en 211 N. Grant Ave.

The Oxnard Police Department District Three Team received donations of 400 turkeys from local businesses and community members to help provide a Thanksgiving meal for the neediest of families in our City. With the assistance of staff from local elementary schools, the Oxnard Police Department was once again able to provide families with certificates that they will redeem on November 25^ª for one 12 – 20 lb. turkey.

The Oxnard Police Department District Three Team would like to thank the participating businesses that assisted the Oxnard Police Department in reaching our goal of providing 400 turkeys: Reiter Brothers of Oxnard, Lupita’s Bakery, El club de Sam, Radio Lazer, Whole Foods Pizza Man Dan, Performance Auto, Nacho’s Towing, Anacapa Towing, Paul’s Auto Service, Haros Food Service, Carniceria Hnos Garcia, SP Bros. Transport, Tacos Don Chente, Snooky’s, Costco, Raquel Gomez Insurance, Plaza Mail Center, Carniceria Colima, Oralias Bakery, Vanessa’s Bakery, Farmers Insurance, Carniceria Elras, Estación de servicio Shell, El Portal Restaurant, Alcaraz Catering, North County Produce Services, and La Vero’s Mexican Food. An anonymous donor has donated bags of food that will be given with the turkeys so that families will have a complete meal. Without all their help and continued support, this event would not have been possible.

For any questions related to the Thanksgiving Turkey Give-away, please contact Bakari Myers at[email protected]

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
FECHA / HORA:	Enero 21, 2015, 6:50 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	200 bloque de la calle Balsam, Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Luis Amaro, 41 años de edad, Residente de Oxnard
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Desconocido
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Older model dark colored Honda
PREPARADO POR:	Andrew Salinas, Comandante de Investigaciones [email protected], 805-385-7756
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Ken Tougas, Oficial superior [email protected], 805-200-5669

DETALLES: En enero 21, 2015, en aproximadamente 6:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a call of shots fired in the 200 bloque de la calle Balsam. A la llegada, officers were advised that a male shooting victim was transported by family members to St. John’s Hospital. The victim was then transported via ambulance to VCMC in critical condition. La víctima, identified as Luis Amaro, would subsequently be pronounced dead at VCMC as a result of an apparent gunshot wound.

Preliminary investigation indicates the victim was standing near or around his residence when he was confronted by an unknown suspect. Witnesses recall multiple gunshots being fired and a vehicle speeding away from the scene. The vehicle was described as an older model sedan possibly a dark colored Honda. As of this release, no suspect(s)have been identified and the motive remains unknown.

This is Oxnard’s second homicide of the year. Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato puede llamar a la línea directa de Delitos Violentos en (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:
Enero 21, 2015, 2230 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:	Cierre de la carretera – ACTUALIZACIÓN
FECHA / HORA:	2-25-15 / 1500 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	5th Street and Rice Avenue
VÍCTIMA(S):	N / A
SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, [email protected]

DETALLES:

Road closures associated with the train derailment at 5^ª Street and Rice Avenue have been lifted. Clean-up and repair operations are nearing completion and roads are mostly open. sin embargo, the northbound #2 lane of Rice Avenue at 5^ª Street is temporarily closed.

The motoring public’s patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 2-25-15 / 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:	Felony Assault, Sospechoso Arrestado
FECHA / HORA:	Marzo 8, 2015, en aproximadamente 0130 horas
UBICACIÓN:	900 block of Ontario Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Nombre retenido
SOSPECHOSO(S):	17 residente de Ventura años de edad
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Alex Arnett
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Senior Detective John Brisslinger (805) 486-6297 [email protected]

DETALLES:
En 3/8/15 en aproximadamente 0130 horas, officers responded to a fight at a house party in the 900 block of Ontario Street. Cuando llegaron los agentes, they located the male victim laying in the front yard of the residence. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center in grave condition. After several medical tests, the victim’s condition was downgraded to critical but stable condition. The injuries are not considered to be life threatening.

Investigators from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. Durante la investigación, officers and investigators located a witness that provided valuable information to assist with the investigation. A suspect was located and identified. El sospechoso, identified as a 17 residente de Ventura años de edad, was arrested for felony physical assault.

Investigators are still investigating the incident and are looking for additional witnesses. If you witnessed the incident or have information to assist with the investigation, you are encouraged to call Senior Detective John Brisslinger at (805) 486-6297. You can also provide information anonymously by calling the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, o Ventura County Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477.

También puede visitar este sitio http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org / contactus.aspx a presentar una punta a través de texto o correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Marzo 8, 2015 en 0549 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:	Checkpoint Licencia DUI / Conducir s
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 5, 2015 / 1800-0000 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
El martes, Mayo 5, 2015, entre las horas de 6:00 p.m. a 12:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at undisclosed locations within the city limits. We encourage people to celebrate this Cinco de Mayo holiday but want everyone drive safe and sober. Hasta aquí, over this Cinco de Mayo Weekend (Mayo 1 a mayo 4), officers from the Oxnard Police Department have arrested 15 Conductores de DUI.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking driver’s for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available at the checkpoint to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Additional officers will be deployed throughout the city to conduct DUI enforcement.

Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 para cada $1 gastado. Casi 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Los fondos para este puesto de control se proporciona al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard por una subvención de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California, través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1.’

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Mayo 4, 2015 / 1215 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:	Checkpoint Licencia DUI / Conducir s
FECHA / HORA:	Junio 26, 2015 / 2000-0300 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oficial superior Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
El viernes, Junio 26, 2015, entre las horas de 8:00 p.m. a 3:00 a.m., the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at undisclosed locations within the city limits. Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers also checking drivers for proper licensing. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

The Oxnard Police Department wants all drivers to think before you drive and if you choose to drink, don’t drive. Not only do impaired drivers face jail time but the fines and fees associated with a DUI conviction in Ventura County can exceed $10,000. This doesn’t include potential long-term increases to vehicle insurance premiums, driver’s license suspension and mandatory attendance in DUI classes.

En 2014, Oxnard Police officers arrested over 500 drivers for driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. Officers also investigated 174 alcohol-related collisions causing the tragic and preventable deaths of three people.

Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 para cada $1 gastado. Casi 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Los fondos para este puesto de control se proporciona al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard por una subvención de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California, través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.’

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Junio 25, 2015 / 2130 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:	Gang member in possession of a loaded handgun
FECHA / HORA:	7-4-15, 2200 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Ives Avenue at Carnegie Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Ezequiel Reyes, 29-residente de Oxnard años de edad
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Ninguno
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Bill Crisostomo
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sargento Bill Crisostomo, (805) 385-7644 [email protected]

DETALLES:

En julio 4, 2015 en aproximadamente 2200 horas, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit and K9 Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the Lemonwood Neighborhood. While patrolling in the area of Carnegie Street and Ives Avenue, SEU officers made contact with Ezequiel Reyes a known documented gang member. During a search of Reyes, he was found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun.

Reyes was arrested for several weapon related violations.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically focusing on known, pandilleros activos que residen en la ciudad. Residents are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses of crime.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 4, 2015 / 2230 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:	Serious Traffic Collision and Related Congestion
FECHA / HORA:	7-17-15 / 1545 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	Saviers Road at Wolff Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Retenida
SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, Comandante, [email protected], (805) 207-7078

DETALLES:

Officers and traffic investigators are on the scene of a serious traffic collision near Saviers Road and Wolff Street. This is a vehicle versus small motorcycle collision that occurred at 1545 horas. The two persons on the motorcycle, a male and female, are in critical condition.

Southbound Saviers Road traffic has been reduced to one lane. Motorists should avoid the area as there is traffic congestion.

A more detailed press release will follow.

Date Prepared: 7-17-15, 1545 horas

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

INCIDENTE:	Subject in possession of a firearm
FECHA / HORA:	9/26/2015 en 1:29 al
UBICACIÓN:	3200 Bloquear Merced Place, Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	NA
SOSPECHOSO(S):	(2) 17 year old males, Oxnard residents
FE(ES):	NA
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	NA
PÉRDIDA:	NA
PREPARADO POR:	El sargento Jeff McGreevy
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El sargento Jeff McGreevy, 805-385-7746

DETALLES:

En 9/26/2015 acerca de 0129 hours three Oxnard Police Officers were doing directed patrol in the Diamond Bar neighborhood due to an increase in gang activity. The officers observed two subjects on the driveway of a home on Merced Place who tried to hide from them as they approached. The officers detained two 17 year old juveniles for further investigation. During the investigation two homemade 12 gauge “Zip Guns” were located on the driveway where the two suspects were seen. Both teens are associated with a criminal street gang and were arrested for unlawful firearm possession. They were later booked into the Juvenile Justice Center for various gun charges.

A “Zip Gun” is defined as a homemade or make shift gun. These types of weapons are extremely dangerous to handle. The guns located this morning by OPD officers were modified to fire a shotgun shell. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gang related crimes and violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws primarily targeting known or active gang members. Citizens are reminded to contact the Oxnard Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime. Case# 15-105150

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 9/26/2015 en 5:50 al