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:	Barricaded Felony Suspect
FECHA / HORA:	Diciembre 7, 2014 en 07:00 al
UBICACIÓN:	3500 Block of Samuel Ave.
VÍCTIMA(S):	No divulgado
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Lawrence Beasley, 41 años de edad masculino Oxnard Residente
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Mike Adair, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Mike Adair, Comandante (805) 385-7771

DETALLES:

En diciembre 7, 2014 en 7:00 al, Oxnard Police Officers received a call of a felony sexual assault and possible kidnap that occurred in the 3500 bloque de Samuel Ave. Officers learned that the suspect was possibly still in the area and attempted to make contact with him. The officers found the suspect in an apartment on Samuel Ave. When contacted by officers, the suspect was uncooperative and barricaded himself inside the apartment.

After approximately two hours, the suspect surrendered to SWAT officers who had responded to the scene. During the incident six apartments evacuated.

Traffic was shut down on the following streets for the duration of the incident.
· La Canada Ave. between Samuel Ave. and La Costa Pl.
· Samuel Ave. between La Canada Ave. and Yucca St.

The suspect has been arrested for several felony crimes. Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit are handling the investigation.

We want to encourage anyone that may have information about this incident to call Detective Dale McApline at (805) 385-3921. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 12-7-14/ 0835 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:	Burglary and Forcible Sexual Assault
FECHA / HORA:	Enero 7, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	5200 Bloque de Saviers carretera, Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Name withheld – 37 años de edad femenina
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Mujer hispana, 5’5-5’6”, thin-med build, Mustache, Unk age Wearing a Black Hooded Sweatshirt, Black Ski Mask, Blue Jeans and White Tennis Shoes
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Sharon Giles
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Senior Detective Dale McAlpine, Unidad de Protección de la Familia (805) 385-3921, dale.mcalpine@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:(OXNARD, California) – On January 7, 2015 en 10:05 a.m., los oficiales respondieron a la 5200 Bloque de Saviers carretera, regarding a prowler. Officers learned a male suspect had entered a home through an open back door. The suspect approached the victim and began to physically and sexually assault her. The victim fought back as the suspect attempted to strangle her. The victim broke free from the suspect and ran to a nearby garage whereby she barricaded herself and called police. The suspect fled the area. Según la víctima, the suspect was wearing a black ski mask at the time of the assault.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit are still investigating the case and request that if anyone has information about this incident to please call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-3921, o los del Condado de Ventura a Crime Stoppers al (805) 222-8477 y www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Enero 7, 2015

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:	Vehicle pursuit and arrest of gang member in possession of a firearm
FECHA / HORA:	Enero 8, 2015/1630
UBICACIÓN:	Saviers Road and Laurel Ave
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jose Varela 21 years old and 16 años de edad juvenil masculino. Both are residents of Oxnard.
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Stored
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Bill Crisostomo, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Bill Crisostomo, Sargento, (805) 385-8290 Bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En enero 8, 2015 en aproximadamente 1600 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted a traffic stop in the area of Saviers Road and Hill St for a traffic violation. The vehicle failed to yield and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. During the pursuit two subjects fled from the vehicle. La 16 year old male juvenile fled from the vehicle and was quickly apprehended. He was in possession of loaded handgun. el segundo tema, Jose Varela, was apprehended with the assistance of several citizens who directed officers to his location.

Due to the traffic conditions the vehicle pursuit was cancelled.

Jose Varela and the juvenile are both documented gang members. The juvenile was booked on several firearm related charges and Varela was charged with delaying a peace officers duties.

Una investigación continúa.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Enero 8, 2015/1715

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:	Armas de fuego / Narcotics Arrest
FECHA / HORA:	3-10-15 / 2205 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	Saviers Road at Elm Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	State of CA
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Efrain Jimenez, 46 año, Residente de Oxnard
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	No divulgado
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Officer Rodney Spicer
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Comandante Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En 3-10-15, en 2142 horas, officers stopped a vehicle on Saviers Road near Elm Street for minor traffic violations. El controlador, Oxnard resident Efrain Jimenez, 46 año, was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and arrested.

Narcotics were also located in plain view inside the vehicle. Police Service Dog, “KOA,” searched further and a hidden compartment was located in the center console. Several baggies of cocaine and methamphetamine were located. Además, a loaded revolver was located.

Jimenez was charged with a number of felony and misdemeanor offenses: possession of cocaine and methamphetamine for sale, possession of a loaded firearm while being under the influence of a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm with narcotics.

Al principio de 2014, el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard lanzó la iniciativa Operation Safer and Stronger, así como el equipo de ataque de armas de fuego (RÁPIDO) liderado por la Unidad de Crímenes Violentos, para quitar proactivamente las armas de fuego de personas prohibidas en la ciudad. The objective of the initiative and FAST was to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement .

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard continúa alentando a los residentes a ser socios en la seguridad pública como parte de la iniciativa Operation Safer and Stronger. 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 and www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.

Date Prepared: 3-10-15 / 0650 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:	Vehículos Robados / Mail Theft / Narcotics Arrest
FECHA / HORA:	3-17-15 / 0500 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Anchorage Street and Monet Place
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Angel Fernandez Tienda, 24 año, Residente de Oxnard; Ruben Blanco, 27 año, Residente de Oxnard; David Garcia Cruz, 23 año, Salinas, como. residente
PREPARADO POR:	Rocky detective Márquez
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Rocky detective Márquez (805)385-7600 rocky.marquezComunicado de prensa Actualización

DETALLES: En 3-17-15, en 0500 horas, Officer Jack Martin observed a vehicle possibly casing for thefts in the area of Monet Place and Anchorage Street, en Oxnard. The license plate on the suspect vehicle, a blue 1994 Honda Accord, were shown to have been stolen from a 2012 BMW. An investigative stop was conducted and officers learned that the Vehicle Identification Number (“VINO”) had been removed. It was determined that the vehicle was stolen on 2/27/15, from within the City of Oxnard.

Narcotics paraphernalia and several items of stolen property, possibly from recent mail thefts, were located inside the vehicle.

El controlador, Oxnard resident Angel Tienda 24 año, was charged with a number of felony and misdemeanor offenses: unlawful taking of a vehicle, posesión de herramientas de robo, recibir propiedad robada, possession of a vehicle without proper identification number and receiving a stolen motor vehicle.

The two passengers, Oxnard resident Ruben Blanco 27 years and Salinas resident David Cruz 23 año, were both charged with possession of narcotics paraphernalia.

Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department Auto Theft Task Force and Property Crimes Division responded to assist and advised the United States Postal Inspectors. La investigación está en curso.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard continúa alentando a los residentes a ser socios en la seguridad pública como parte de la iniciativa Operation Safer and Stronger. 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.

Date Prepared: 3-17-15 / 0945 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:	Arrest for, Possession for Sales of Meth, Transportation of Meth, Possession of Meth. Maintaining a location to use narcotics Under the influence of narcotics Resisting or Delaying an officer
FECHA / HORA:	4-1-15 3:00 PM
UBICACIÓN:	200 Blk E. Collins St. Oxnard Ca.
VÍCTIMA(S):
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Richard Portanova 35 años de edad Virgina Arguelles 50 años de edad Monica Merrill 34 años de edad Steven Montijo 39 años de edad Oscar Juarez 38 años de edad
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff 805 385 7636 Charles.woodruff@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	James Langford 805 385-7637 James.Langford@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:Narcotic investigators from the West County Street Team concluded their investigation into the selling of Methamphetamine at a home in the area of the 200 Blk. of Collins St. Investigators had received several anonymous complaints about the location.

Investigators observed the primary suspect, Richard Portanova, walking from the home and attempted to contact him reference a search warrant. Portanova spotted the officers and began running from the scene and into a local convenience store. Portanova was contacted in the store and found to be in possession of Methamphetamine. Investigators followed up with a service of a search warrant at his residence and located an additional amount of Methamphetamine.

Mientras que en la residencia, Detectives contacted several other subjects. They arrested four of the subjects for various narcotic violations. Investigators were able to add the charge of maintaining a residence to allow narcotic activity to the homeowner and primary suspect Portanova.

Portanova was booked for possession for sales and transportation of Methamphetamine as well as maintaining a residence for narcotic activity and resisting and delaying an officer. All other suspects were booked for various narcotic violations at our facility and later transported to the Ventura County Jail Facility.

The West County Street Team is made up of Sheriff’s Office, Santa Paula Police Department, and the Oxnard Police Department narcotics detectives working cooperatively in the investigation of narcotics offenses occurring in the western portion of Ventura County.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard continúa alentando a los residentes a ser socios en la seguridad pública como parte de la iniciativa Operation Safer and Stronger. 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

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:	Stolen Vehicle Pursuit / Assault with a Deadly weapon on an Oxnard Police Officer
FECHA / HORA:	4-10-15 1000 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Cooper Road @ Grant Avenue
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Desconocido hispano Masculino
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Silver Toyota Camry (robado)
PREPARADO POR:	Alto Oficial Enrique Alvarez
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El sargento Mike Gregson 805-385-7632

DETALLES:

Members of the Oxnard Police Department observed a stolen Toyota Camry in the area of Cooper Road and Grant Avenue. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle failed to yield. Officers pursued the vehicle, at which time the suspect backed into a police vehicle causing minor damage to the police vehicle.

The pursuit was terminated due to unsafe speeds in the area of Rice Avenue and Channel Islands Blvd. The stolen vehicle was located unoccupied in the area of Pleasant Valley Road and Fifth Street. A search of the area with the assistance of the Ventura County Sheriff Department Air Unit and K9 Unit was conducted with negative results of locating the suspect.

The Oxnard Police Department has formed an Auto Theft Task Force to address stolen vehicle issues within the City of Oxnard. The Oxnard Police Department advises citizens to park their vehicles in well-lit areas, lock their vehicles and use anti-theft devices to secure their vehicles.

Anyone with information regarding the stolen vehicle pursuit is advised to contact auto theft detectives at 805-385-7650.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 4-10-15/1400 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:	Oxnard Police Department to Offer Start Smart Class for Teen Drivers
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 26, 2015 / 1830 a 2030 horas
PREPARADO POR:	Traffic Officer Mike Wood, (805) 385-7749 mike.wood@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Senior Traffic Service Assistant Victoria Izquierdo, (805) 207-5265 victoria.izquierdo@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: The Oxnard Police Department is excited to announce its first Start Smart teenage driver safety class. Oxnard’s Start Smart program is funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and developed in partnership with the California Highway Patrol.

The Start Smart program provides focused traffic safety information for new and future teen drivers and their parents and/or guardians. The course offers interactive and innovative lecture including discussions on traffic laws, defensive driving, common collision factors, collision avoidance tips, DUI awareness and making the appropriate decisions before and while driving a motor vehicle. The educational program aims to reduce the number of injuries and deaths among teenagers as a result of traffic collisions. Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for people aged 15-20.

This free class will be held on Tuesday, Mayo 26 desde 6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. en 300 En. Third Street in Oxnard. For more information or to schedule your attendance, please contact Senior Traffic Service Assistant Victoria Izquierdo at (805) 207-5265 o por correo electrónico a victoria.izquierdo@oxnardpd.org.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Abril 26, 2015 / 1200 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:	Sospechoso de homicidio Detenido
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 16, 2015 4:27 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	1000 block of Inlet Drive
VÍCTIMA(S):	59 años de edad masculino, Residente de Oxnard, ha omitido el nombre hasta la notificación de los familiares
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Maynard Lee Allen, 53 residente de Oxnard años de edad
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Gordon Currie, (805) 200-5682 gordon.currie @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En mayo 16, 2015 en aproximadamente 6:57 a.m., officers were dispatched to check the well-being of the resident in the 1000 block of Inlet Drive. When officers arrived they located a male subject inside the residence unresponsive. Fire and EMS arrived to provide aid to the victim but unfortunately he was deceased.

La víctima era una 59 residente de Oxnard años de edad. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. After investigators interviewed several witnesses they were able to identify Maynard Lee Allen, un 53 residente de Oxnard años de edad, as a person of interest. Allen was contacted a short distance from the crime scene. Allen was transported to the Oxnard Police Department and later arrested for murder. He was booked at the Ventura County Jail. Because this is an active investigation, investigators are unable to provide a motive for the attack or the cause of death. Investigators are confident that this wasn’t a random act because the victim and suspect knew each other. This is Oxnard’s sixth homicide of the year. La ciudad de Oxnard ofrece hasta $10,000 para obtener información que conduzca al arresto y condena del sospechoso(s) en los casos de homicidio.

Investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Gordon Currie at (805) 200-5682. 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: 5/16/15, 6:00 p.m.

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 con fractura
FECHA / HORA:	05/17/2015 en 12:45 al
UBICACIÓN:	200 block of Del Norte Boulevard, Oxnard
PÉRDIDA:	$2630 CA Lottery Tickets and Cash
PREPARADO POR:	Detective Lucy Buttell
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Lucy Buttell 805-385-7594 lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: En 05/17/2015, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a burglary to a closed business in the 200 block of Del Norte Boulevard. The suspect forced entry into the business and stole California Lottery Tickets and cash, valued at $2630.

Durante la investigación, detectives learned that some of the lottery tickets have been cashed. Photos of the suspect that committed the burglary and cashed the lottery tickets are attached.

The Oxnard Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect. If anyone has any information, please contact Detective Lucy Buttell at (805) 385-7594, Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800)222-CONSEJOS, o por lo www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org.