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 6-26-15 en alrededor 5:17 P.M. a subject identified as David Garcia attempted to steal 4 different occupied vehicles while near the 24 Hour Fitness business at “The Collection” stores in Oxnard. One of the occupied vehicles Garcia tried to enter was driven by an on-duty Oxnard Police detective who had been driving on River Park Blvd.

Garcia accosted a driver stopped in the parking lot of the business and was violently trying to pull the man from his vehicle when detective Pinkstaff intervened. Garcia tried to flee the area on foot, but the detective was able to physically detain Garcia until other officers arrived to assist. Garcia is being charged with four counts of attempted carjacking (215 P.C.). None of the victims suffered any physical injuries as a result of the crimes.

If any other motorists were confronted by a suspect near River Park and Town Center Drive on this date, please contact Sgt. Alex Arnett at (805) 486-6211 o por correo electrónico: alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

DETALLES: La siguiente información se basa en un, investigación en curso que continúa evolucionando a medida que los investigadores entrevistan a testigos, revisar registros físicos y electrónicos, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the incident may change as the investigation continues and additional evidence is collected and analyzed.

La información preliminar indica que el siguiente: An anonymous reporting party called 911 to report a Hispanic male suspect in his 50’s threatening passing pedestrians and motorists with rocks. An officer clearing a call nearby responded and located the suspect, armed with a knife, walking in the 3100 bloque de la Avenida Samuel, to the rear of Starbucks. Two additional officers, who were at the Starbucks, assisted the officer who was attempting to get the suspect to stop and drop the weapon.

The suspect was followed on foot by one of the officers to the front of McDonald’s which was filled with customers inside the business, in the drive-thru, and in the parking lot. Two of the officers attempted to engage the suspect with dialogue. Still armed with the knife, one officer attempted to use non-lethal force with his Taser gun. The non-lethal force was unsuccessful. The suspect charged at the two officers, at which time, the suspect is shot one time which incapacitated him. The suspect went down to one knee and is ultimately handcuffed and taken into custody.

Emergency Medical Personnel responded and attended to the male suspect who was subsequently transported to the Ventura County Medical Center via ambulance. The suspect underwent surgery for his non-life threatening injuries as the suspect was shot in the arm.

Given the time of day and location, officers and detectives interviewed dozens of witnesses to this incident. The knife was recovered at the scene. One officer was injured during the arrest of the suspect and was transported to St. Johns Hospital for treatment for a leg injury.

The Internal Affairs Division responded to the incident along with members of the Districts Attorney’s Office as they will conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation of the officer involved shooting. The investigation will ultimately be reviewed by the Chief of Police and the District Attorney’s Office.

The involved officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure for incidents of this nature. At the time of this release, the investigation is still ongoing and investigators are still interviewing involved parties. An updated news release will be forthcoming when additional information is gathered.

Persons who have information about this incident are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7680.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Febrero 16, 2016; 6:00 p.m.