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

DETALLES: Between November 13, 2013 y marzo 10, 2014, there were six (6) armed robberies to the 7-11 convenience store, situado en 2201 East Channel Islands Boulevard in the city of Oxnard. As the robberies continued, it became apparent to investigators based on information discovered at the scene that these robberies were committed by the same unknown suspect. Making it more difficult for investigators was the fact that the suspect used elaborate and different disguises during each robbery.

This nearly year-long investigation is a tremendous example of three valuable components of creating a safer and stronger community:

• The tenacity and commitment of our Violent Crimes Investigators who recognized the impact that these robberies had on the Lemonwood neighborhood. Despite limited preliminary information, they continued their investigations throughout the year until Rodriguez was identified and arrested.
• The value and impact of community members providing information to their local police department. We could not solve crimes such as these without the help of our local business owners and residents.
• The value of law enforcement partnerships throughout Ventura County. We could not have solved these cases without the expertise and assistance of the fine men and women at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Forensic Science Laboratory.

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 these incidents are encouraged to contact Detective Edgar Fernandez (805) 385-7645. Si desea permanecer en el anonimato puede llamar a la línea directa de crímenes 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 e-mail.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 10/03/2014, 1000 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

DETALLES:

The Oxnard Police Department maintains an investigative unit titled the Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) which has nine (9) investigators assigned full-time to investigate robberies, violent assaults, and all gang-related crimes. These investigators regularly work up to seven days a week to identify and arrest some of the most violent individuals in our city. Their hard work and dedication has led to hundreds of arrests over the past few years. In particular, dos (2) recent cases shed a spotlight on their diligence and quest for justice.

• In March of 2012, a stabbing occurred in the 100 block of North Harrison Avenue. The victim of the stabbing was rushed to Saint John’s Hospital with a serious stab wound to his abdomen. The victim survived the stabbing, but refused to cooperate with police officers and investigators. Durante el curso de la investigación, VCU investigators obtained information from various sources that the suspect in the stabbing was Eric Rodriguez, a 37-year old Oxnard resident. sin embargo, the victim and witnesses to the stabbing refused to cooperate with the police investigation. Although investigators faced many challenges in this case, they were able to gather enough evidence to officially arrest Rodriguez. Rodriguez was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, with a special allegation that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang.

A three-day jury trial took place in June of 2014. At the conclusion of the trial, it only took the jury approximately 90 minutes to return with a guilty verdict. En octubre 10^ª, Rodriguez was sentenced to 86 years to life in state prison.

• En marzo de 20, 2014, the Bank of the West located in the 300 block of West Esplanade Drive was the victim of a robbery in which the suspect passed a note to a bank teller and asked for money or he would detonate an explosive device in his backpack. He was able to flee the bank with over $2,000 in U.S. moneda. Un corto tiempo después, a nearby business manager as well as a customer at In-n-Out Burger contacted officers and advised that they had found property in a parking lot which may have belonged to the robbery suspect. VCU investigators responded to the scene and began conducting an investigation. They were able to identify the suspect as Donald Fulton, a 45-year old Oxnard resident. A patrol officer familiar with Fulton started searching the area and located him walking in the area. Fulton was found with over $1,400 in U.S. currency in his pockets and was identified by several witnesses at the bank.

A principios de este mes, Fulton pled guilty to the robbery and was sentenced to eleven (11) years in state prison. This was Fulton’s second bank robbery conviction.

These are just two examples of the hard work and dedication of the officers with the Oxnard Police Department. They are also continuing examples of what can be accomplished with a collaborative effort between our community members, the Police Department, and the District Attorney’s office.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 10/20/14 en 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

DETALLES:

En noviembre 5, 2014, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit assigned to the Firearms Strike Team (RÁPIDO.), working in partnership with agents from the California Department of Justice–Bureau of Firearms Division, conducted eleven (11) compliance checks of persons who are prohibited from owning or possessing firearms due to criminal convictions, mental health prohibitions, or because of valid protective orders. All eleven compliance checks occurred at various locations in the city of Oxnard.

Durante la operacion, cuatro (4) firearms were seized from prohibited persons. Those four firearms consisted of a Colt AR-15 assault rifle, a long barreled rifle, and two semi-automatic handguns. Also seized were high capacity magazines and numerous rounds of ammunition (see attached picture). One of the prohibited persons was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant.

Al principio de 2014, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operación segura y resistente initiative, as well as the F.A.S.T. 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 F.A.S.T. is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

Durante el mes de octubre, the Oxnard Police Department seized nineteen (19) firearms through directed patrols, probation and parole searches, and the services of search warrants. Enrique.Álvarez@Oxnard (14) of those firearms were seized from persons being arrested.

• En octubre 6, 2014, Victor Aguirre, an 18-year old Oxnard resident, was contacted by patrol officers in the 500 block of Thomas Avenue. He was found to be in possession of a loaded .38 revólver calibre. During a probation search of the vehicle Aguirre was in, a loaded 12-gauge shotgun was located in the back seat. Aguirre was arrested for numerous firearms violations.
• En octubre 12, 2014, Victor De Arcos, a 31-year old Oxnard resident, fled from patrol officers when they attempted to contact him in the area of Ventura Road and Wagon Wheel Road. He was detained after a brief foot chase and found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. De Arcos was arrested for numerous firearms violations (He is a documented gang member).
• En octubre 28, 2014, agentes de la Unidad Especial de Aplicación (SU) attempted to contact a group of gang members in the area of Third and Marquita Street. The subjects fled on foot but one subject, a 17-year old Oxnard resident, was later detained and found to be in possession of a loaded semi-automatic handgun. He was arrested on several firearm-related charges and lodged at juvenile hall.

Desde enero 1^er, Oxnard officers have made ninety (90) firearms-related arrests. The Oxnard Police Department has seized two-hundred and eleven (211) firearms year-to-date.

“We are committed to focusing our efforts on prohibited persons in possession of firearms. Desafortunadamente, our officers see far too often the impact that gun violence is having on our community. Every time one of our young men or women in this city is a victim of gun violence, it affects the entire community. It has to stop. I’m tired of it. Our officers are tired of it. The mothers and fathers in this community are tired of it. We will continue working towards a community where our children are safe no matter where they are. I know we can do it with the community’s help” – Comandante Eric S. Sonstegard.

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 puede permanecer en el anonimato llamando a los Crime Stoppers del Condado de Ventura en (805) 222-8477. You can also provide information by going to the Ventura County Crime Stoppers website, which is www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.