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 begin Fourth of July fireworks suppression campaign
UBICACIÓN:	Toda la Ciudad
PREPARADO POR:	Miguel Lopez
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Miguel Lopez, Community Affairs Manager miguel.lopez@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7631

DETALLES: (Oxnard, California) In anticipation of the July 4, 2014 fiesta, Oxnard police officers will enforce the ban on fireworks in Oxnard. Anyone possessing, storing, selling, using, transporting or handling any type of fireworks is subject to criminal arrest or may be issued a civil citation with a fine of up to $1,000.

This year Oxnard PD has set up an email address – fireworks@oxnardpd.org – to report fireworks in advance of the holiday. In your email, please include the exacto dirección donde se utilizan los fuegos artificiales. No es necesario para que usted deje su nombre y número de teléfono si no desea hacerlo.

In response to your tip, Oxnard PD will issue warnings to residents by mail, in person or by phone in an effort to prevent illegal fireworks activity in the days leading up to and including the Independence Day holiday.

Statistics show fireworks are among the most risky of consumer products. Casi 10,000 fireworks-related injuries are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms every year and two of five people injured by fireworks are under 15 años de edad. The most current statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that in 2011 eight out of nine, o 89 por ciento, of all fireworks-related injuries treated in emergency room injuries were caused by fireworks that are allowed for consumer use by federal or state regulations. Similarly, Sparklers, fountains, and novelties alone accounted for one-third (34%) of emergency room fireworks injuries.

“Fireworks are not only illegal in the City of Oxnard, they can also be dangerous” Oxnard Police Department Chief Jeri Williams said. “We hope the public will help us share this information in our effort to increase awareness about the prohibition of fireworks in the City – and help lower the risk of fires and injuries. As with other suspicious activity, we all have a responsibility to report anything we see or hear ahead of the holiday to ensure everyone’s safety.”

En julio 4, Se anima a los residentes a denunciar actividades fuegos artificiales llamando al Centro de Comunicaciones de Oxnard PD (805) 385-7740. Esté preparado para decirle al despachador de la mayor información acerca de la actividad de los fuegos artificiales como sea posible, incluyendo la ubicación o el área general donde los fuegos artificiales están viniendo.

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:	Robbery with a Handugn
FECHA / HORA:	6-16-14 / 1956 horas
UBICACIÓN:	900 Bloque North Ventura Road

SOSPECHOSO(S):	Hombre hispano, 30-35 años de edad, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, in possession of a dark grey or black handgun


PÉRDIDA:	Cantidad no revelada de dinero en efectivo
PREPARADO POR:	Kevin Baysinger, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oxnard Police Communications 385-7740

DETALLES:

Aproximadamente 2030 horas, officers responded to the business in the 900 Block of North Ventura Road reference a robbery with a handgun. Los oficiales se enteraron del sospechoso, described above, entered the business, aparece un arma de fuego, y exigió el dinero. The suspect fled the business towards Devonshire Road. Nobody was injured during the robbery.

Persons with information are asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7740, or call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070. Persons with information may also contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx .

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 6-16-14 / 2216 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:	miembro de la cuadrilla en posesión de un arma de fuego cargada
FECHA / HORA:	6/28/14 6:00 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	4600 Bloque de S. J St.
VÍCTIMA(S):
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Uriel Barrera
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Tim Kelley, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:

DETALLES:

En junio 28, en aproximadamente 6:00 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to contact a known gang member on felony probation in the 4600 block of South ‘J’ St. El sospechoso, Uriel Barrera, fled from officers and attempted to jump a fence into the backyard of a residence. Barrera was quickly apprehended by the officers and was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun that was concealed in the pocket of his pants. Barrera is a documented gang member and has prior felony charges, both of which prohibit him from possessing firearms. Barrera was charged with several weapons related violations and was booked into the Ventura County Jail.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, 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, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the City. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 6-29-14/ 0130

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:	Grand Theft
FECHA / HORA:	09-24-14 / 1349 horas
UBICACIÓN:	323 S. “E” Street, Oxnard CA
VÍCTIMA(S):	Iglesia de Santa Clara
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Mujer hispana
PÉRDIDA:	Crucifix
PREPARADO POR:	Detective Lucy Buttell
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad Detective Lucy Buttell lucy.buttell@oxnardpd.org

ACTUALIZACIÓN:

The Oxnard Police Department has received video of the theft from Santa Clara Catholic Church and would like to share it with the public in an effort to identify the suspect and return the Crucifix to the Church.

en adición, the Ventura County Crime Stoppers has announced a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be placed at 1-800-222-TIPS, www.tipsubmit.com, or text “BUSTED” plus message to CRIMES (274637).

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DETALLES:
En 09/24/14 en aproximadamente 1:45 pm, a male subject entered Santa Clara Catholic Church located in the 300 Block of South “E” Street and stole a crucifix. A photo is attached. The crucifix itself has relatively little monetary value, but has significant sentimental value to the Church and the parishioners that worship there. The suspect is described a Hispanic male, 30‘s, 5-9, 170, shaved head, dark eyes with a very large, bushy mustache. A surveillance photo of the suspect is attached, but is grainy.

Santa Clara Church and the Oxnard Police Department are working closely together and asking for assistance from the public to locate the crucifix and information on the suspect. Si alguien tiene alguna información sobre este incidente, por favor, póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Policía de Oxnard a 805-385-7740.

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
FECHA / HORA:	10/5/14 5:50 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	4100 block of San Juan, Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	15-year-old juvenile female
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jeffrey Chambers, 24 años de edad, Oxnard Residente
PREPARADO POR:	Neail Holanda, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oxnard Policía Comandante de Guardia (805) 385-7600

DETALLES:

En octubre 5, 2014, en 5:50 a.m., a female juvenile was walking home in the 4100 block of San Juan Avenue in Oxnard. A suspect approached her and forcibly took her cell phone from her pocket. Durante la lucha, and unbeknownst to him, he dropped his own cell phone on the ground before fleeing westbound on Bard Road with the victim’s cell phone.

Police officers arrived and identified a possible suspect from the cell phone that was left behind. The victim identified Jeffrey Chambers as the suspect that robbed her. Soon after, Officer Jeff Miller located Chambers and arrested him for the robbery. The stolen cell phone has not been located.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operación segura y resistente initiative. Persons with further information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at (805) 385-7645. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call 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 e-mail.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 10/05/2014, 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:	Servicio de búsqueda Warrant / Detención armas de fuego
FECHA / HORA:	10/22/14 en aproximadamente 5:00 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	Cities of Oxnard and Port Hueneme
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Uriel Barrera, 19-años de edad, residente Port Hueneme
PREPARADO POR:	Eric S. Sonstegard, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Comandante Eric S. Sonstegard (805) 385-7801 eric.sonstegard@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

Earlier this morning, simultaneous search warrants were served by Oxnard Police Department Investigators with the assistance of the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics Team (APLASTAR.). The search warrants were served in the cities of Oxnard and Port Hueneme and were part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

Durante las búsquedas, investigators seized firearms, munición, and additional evidence related to the ongoing criminal investigation. As a result of the evidence seized, investigators arrested 19-year old Port Hueneme resident Uriel Barrera (see picture below). Barrera is a convicted felon; therefore, he is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. Barrera was charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. Barrera is a documented Colonia Chiques gang member and has previously been served with the civil gang injunction. Today’s arrest marks the fourth time that he has been arrested in possession of a firearm in the last four (4) año.

Earlier this year in an effort to address the increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department 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 this initiative andFAST is 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 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:	Víctima de disparo
FECHA / HORA:	11-7-14 / 0030 horas
UBICACIÓN:	2000 Bloque de East Pleasant Valley Road
VÍCTIMA(S):	36-residente de Oxnard años de edad, Nombre omitido
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Two males, 25 a 30 año
FE(ES):	Retenida
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Green or dark pickup, possible extra cab
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En 11-7-14. en 0030 horas, officers responded to St. John’s Regional Medical Center re: a shooting victim driving to the hospital. Within moments the 36-year old Oxnard resident arrived.

The victim told officers he was with his girlfriend parked at a convenience market located in the 2000 Bloque de East Pleasant Valley Road. A green or dark pickup, possibly with an extra cab, parked nearby. The victim got out of his vehicle and one subject exited the pickup. An argument ensued. A second subject got out and fired a handgun striking the victim. The victim got back into his car and his girlfriend drove him to St. Juan.

The suspects are described as two males, 25 a 30 año. The victim was later transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

In an effort to address the increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department 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 this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, o póngase en contacto con el condado de Ventura a Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact/aspx.

Fecha / Time Prepared: 11-7-14 / 0200 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 firearm and violation of the gang injunction.
FECHA / HORA:	Noviembre 23, 2014/2210 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Third Street and B Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Alvaro Cervantes 30 residente de Oxnard años de edad
PREPARADO POR:	Bill Crisostomo, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Bill Crisostomo, Sargento, (805) 385-7600 Bill.crisostomo@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En noviembre 23, 2014 en aproximadamente 2210 hours members of the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit were working gang enforcement in the downtown area of the city. They conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Third Street and “B” St. One of the passengers was Alvaro Cervantes.

Alvaro Cervantes is a known gang member, currently on probation and on the Colonia gang injunction. During a search of the vehicle a loaded semi-automatic handgun was recovered.

Cervantes was arrested for violation of the gang injunction and several firearm related charges.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Noviembre 23, 2014/2310

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:	Ventura Road Closed Due to Flooding
FECHA / HORA:	12-12-14 / 0300 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Ventura Road between Wagon Wheel Road and Stone Creek Drive
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, (805) 207-7078, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

Ventura Road has been closed from Wagon Wheel Road south to Stone Creek Drive because of the flooding caused by the late night storm. Motorists should use an alternate route this morning. It is unknown when the road will re-open.

Motorists are advised to allow more time to reach their destinations, reduce their speeds, and watch for slick or flooded road conditions.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 12-12-14 / 0300 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:	Operación Equipo de ataque con armas de fuego más seguras y fuertes (RÁPIDO) and Post Release Offender (PRO) Efforts
FECHA / HORA:	November/December 2014
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Eric S. Sonstegard, Assistant Chief of Police
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Asistente Jefe Eric S. Sonstegard (805) 385-7801 Eric. Sonstegard@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

Al principio de 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operación segura y resistente initiative, 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.

The importance of this initiative has been magnified as the City of Oxnard continues to address issues associated with the Post Release Offender (PRO) Programa, creado por Bill Bill 109 (the “2011 Realineación de la seguridad pública”), which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandated that individuals sentenced to non-violent, no serio, or non-sex offenses serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The City of Oxnard has approx. two-hundred and twenty-six (226) of these PRO offenders currently residing within our jurisdiction. This represents approx. 35.5% of the PRO population living in Ventura County. The Oxnard Police Department made three-hundred and five (305) felony arrests of PRO offenders in 2014. These PRO offenders often have serious and violent criminal backgrounds that are not considered prior to release under AB 109. Liberar bajo AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent commitment offense (prior convictions are not considered).

During the months of November and December, the Oxnard Police Department seized twenty-nine (29) firearms through directed patrols, probation and parole searches, llamadas de servicio, and the services of search warrants. Sixteen (16) of those firearms were seized from persons being arrested.

En noviembre 7, 2014, Jesse Olivares, a 43-year old Oxnard resident, was contacted by Special Enforcement Unit (SU) officers during a traffic stop and found to be in possession of controlled substances. During a follow-up probation search at his residence, un loaded .40 pistola semiautomática calibre se encuentra. Olivares was arrested for numerous firearms violations including being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm (He is currently on probation).
En noviembre 23, 2014, Alvaro Cervantes, a 30-year old Oxnard resident, was contacted by SEU officers during a traffic stop in the 300 block of “B” Street. During a probation search of the vehicle, un loaded .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun was located where Cervantes was seated. Cervantes was arrested for numerous firearms violations including being a felon in possession of a firearm (He is currently on probation and had previously been served with the Colonia Chiques civil gang injunction).
En diciembre 26, 2014, a aprox. 11:00 p.m., Officer Rodney Spicer Jr. contacted a group of gang members in the 1800 block of MacArthur Place. Uno de los temas, Daniel Arciga, a 19-year old Oxnard resident, was found to be in possession of a loaded .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun. Arciga was subsequently arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
En diciembre 27, 2014, a aprox. 3:00 a.m., Officer Rodney Spicer Jr. attempted to contact a 17-year old Oxnard resident in the area of Commercial Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard. The juvenile fled from Officer Spicer but was apprehended a short time later. The juvenile was found to be in possession of a loaded .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun. He was subsequently arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Total, en 2014, Oxnard officers made one-hundred and six (106) firearms-related arrests. El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard confiscó doscientos cuarenta (240) armas de fuego en 2014 and we will continue to focus our efforts on prohibited persons in possession of firearms.

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.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Diciembre 31, 2014 1200 hrs.