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 of a Wanted person
FECHA / HORA:	6/23/14 en aproximadamente 1400 horas
UBICACIÓN:	200 Block of North C Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Gustavo Meza, 26 años de edad, residente de Oxnard Emeterio Cabrera, 23 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Alex Arnett
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sargento Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En 6/23/14 en aproximadamente 1400 horas, Oxnard police officers attempted to stop the driver of a truck that was wanted for an outstanding felony warrant. The driver of the truck, 26 year old Gustavo Meza, failed to stop after police activated their emergency lights. Meza led officers on a brief vehicle pursuit through downtown Oxnard. Durante la persecución, an item was discarded from the vehicle. Police officers recovered the item, which was found to be a loaded firearm.

Meza finally stopped for police officers and was taken into custody for his outstanding warrant. Meza was also charged with a violation of the gang injunction, failing to stop for officers, and weapons and drug charges.

A passenger in the truck, 23 year old Emeterio Cabrera, fled from the vehicle during the pursuit. Cabrera was caught by officers and arrested. He was charged with a violation of the gang injunction.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 6/24/2014, 1800 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:	Fourth of July Deployment and Fireworks Enforcement
FECHA / HORA:	Viernes, Julio 4,2014
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Marty Meyer, Comandante
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Marty Meyer, Comandante, martin.meyer@oxnardpd.org, (805) 207-7078

DETALLES:

On the July 4^ªholiday this year, the Oxnard Police Department deployed additional officers throughout the city, including the Fuegos artificiales por el mar event at the Channel Islands Harbor. La 4^ª of July is typically one of the busiest days of the year for the Oxnard Police Department, due to the large influx of people at the Channel Islands Harbor, as well as a significant increase in service call demand. The increase in service calls on this day is largely driven by fireworks-related disturbances.

Additional police officers and code compliance inspectors were also assigned to citywide fireworks enforcement. Like many other cities, fireworks are prohibited in Oxnard, and persons may be cited up to $1,000 for possessing or using them. Este año, the Oxnard Police Department received 209 fireworks-related calls for service, en comparación con 210 en 2013. The majority of the calls were received between 8PM and midnight.

En julio 4^ª, Oxnard officers wrote 24 citations for possessing or using illegal fireworks. Aproximadamente 60 pounds of illegal fireworks were confiscated, and turned in to local fire stations for disposal. One subject was found to be in possession of a concealed semi-automatic handgun when contacted by officers as he lit illegal fireworks. The 36-year old Oxnard resident was arrested (a news release was issued earlier for this incident).

Este año, no structure fires or serious fireworks-related injuries were reported. One incident was reporting in which a tree caught fire. In another incident, vegetation in a vacant lot also caught fire. There were several reports of dumpster or garbage can fires.

La Fuegos artificiales por el mar event at the Channel Islands Harbor had an estimated attendance of 35,000 - 40,000 people this year. Despite the large numbers, no significant police-related incidents occurred.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 7-5-14 / 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

INCIDENTE:	Armas (Pistola) Arrestar
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 31, 2014 @ 0150 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Sea Rounders parking lot, 2670 S. Ventura Rd.
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Paul Perez, 31 años de edad, Residente de Port Hueneme
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Dan Whitmer, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Dan Whitmer, Sargento, (805) 385-7600 Daniel.whitmer @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En julio 31, 2014 en aproximadamente 0150 horas, the Oxnard Police Department responded to the parking lot of Sea Rounders, 2670 S. Calle Ventura., reference a male subject, later identified as Paul Perez, in the parking lot with a gun. Officers contacted Perez in the parking lot and located a firearm in the immediate area. Perez was arrested for various weapons charges.

If anyone has more information on this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 385-7600. If someone wishes to remain anonymous, they can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070 o los del Condado de Ventura a Crime Stoppers al (800) 222-8477 y www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org / contactus.aspx a presentar una punta a través de texto o e-mail.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 31, 2014/0500 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:	Deputy-Involved Shooting
FECHA / HORA:	8/7/14 a aprox. 1605 horas
UBICACIÓN:	1300 block Bottlebrush Place, Oxnard CA 93030
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Rudy Cortez, 33 años de edad, City of Camarillo resident
PREPARADO POR:	Miguel Lopez, Director de Asuntos de la Comunidad
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Bob Eckman (805) 385-7760 Bob.Eckman@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: En agosto 7, 2014, en aproximadamente 1605 horas, Deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office were seeking an individual wanted on three felony warrants. Deputies had obtained information that Rudy Cortez, a 33-year old Camarillo resident, was in a house in the 1300 block of Bottlebrush Place in the city of Oxnard.

Deputies spotted Cortez attempting to flee in a vehicle. As the Deputies attempted to contact him, shots were fired. No individuals were struck by the gunfire. Cortez continued to drive westbound on Bottlebrush Place before eventually exiting his vehicle and fleeing on foot. He was taken into custody in the 1500 block of Teal Club Road after a brief foot pursuit.

Tras su detención, Cortez was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for a medical clearance for a minor injury.

Investigators are still in the preliminary stages of their investigation. Additional information will be released at a later time.

Oxnard Police investigators are encouraging anyone with information about this incident to contact the Oxnard Police Department with information. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (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: 8/7/14, 2030 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:	Lead Up to Labor Day Brings DUI Crackdown to Ventura County
FECHA / HORA:	Agosto 15 hasta septiembre 1, 2014
UBICACIÓN:	County of Ventura
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento, (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: Labor Day weekend is coming up. For many Americans, that means an extra day off, backyard and beach barbecues, visiting friends and family, and the unofficial end of the summer season. Desafortunadamente, it also means a sharp increase in drunk-driving-related fatalities. Starting August 15 and continuing through September 1, Ventura County police departments, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol will be aggressively targeting drunk and drugged drivers as part of a nationwide effort to end impaired driving and save lives. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will pair increased public awareness with high-visibility enforcement, resulting in fewer drunk drivers on Ventura County roads.

The Ventura County Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force will be aggressively looking for impaired drivers throughout the county with plans in place for three DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints, a Multi-Agency DUI Task Force Operation, several local roving DUI Saturation Patrols, a DUI Warrant/Probation Sweep and a DUI Court Sting targeting suspended drivers who were ordered not to drive by a judge. (**See schedule of operations below**)

En 2012, había 10,322 people killed in drunk-driving crashes in the United States. Over Labor Day weekend that year, 147 lost their lives to a drunk driver, more than a third (38 por ciento) of all traffic fatalities that weekend.

Out of all the crash fatalities that weekend, one in four were attributed to drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (LAC) level of .15 percent or higher – almost twice the legal limit in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Every 51 acta, someone is killed in a drunk-driving crash. Over the Labor Day weekend, those fatalities increase to one every 34 acta. Nighttime is especially dangerous; almost half (46 por ciento) of the fatalities in nighttime crashes over the Labor Day weekend involved a driver with a BAC of .08 o mayor, en comparación con 25 percent in daytime fatal crashes.

Young drivers are overrepresented in drunk-driving crashes, también. Among drivers between the ages of 18 y 34 killed in motor vehicle crashes during the 2012 Labor Day weekend, almost half (48 por ciento) had a .08 percent BAC or higher. For drivers under 21, anything above a BAC of .00 is illegal.

This Labor Day weekend don’t let the festivities turn into fatalities. Remember that, aside from the obvious risks of killing yourself or someone else, driving impaired can also lead to serious punitive consequences. A DUI arrest can mean time in jail, loss of your license, and steep financial expenses; the average DUI conviction can cost up to $10,000.

Ventura County Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force funding is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration who reminds everyone; Reporte de Conductores Ebrios! – Call 9-1-1.

The Office of Traffic Safety is offering a free mobile app – DDVIPCA.COM – aimed at thanking the sober designated driver with perks and free offers at area bars and restaurants.

Schedule of Operations:

Viernes, Aug 15th, DUI/DL Checkpoint 2000-0200 hrs, Ciudad de Oxnard
Sábado, Aug 16th, DUI/DL Checkpoint, 2100-0300 hrs, City of Thousand Oaks
DUI/DL Checkpoint, Ciudad de Ventura, To Be Determined
Viernes, Aug 29th, Multi-Agency DUI Task Force Operation, 2100-0300 hrs, Condado de Ventura

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Agosto 18, 2014 / 1245 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:	Robo, Asalto a mano armada
FECHA / HORA:	Septiembre 11, 2014 @ 2:30 AM
UBICACIÓN:	7-Once, 1955 S Patterson Road
VÍCTIMA(S):	Male Oxnard Resident
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jose Esquivel, 23-edad, Port Hueneme Residente
PREPARADO POR:	Detective Jaime Miranda
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Jaime Miranda 805-385-7665 jaime.miranda "oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En Septiembre 11, 2014 en alrededor 2:30 AM, officers responded to a call of a robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 1955 S. Patterson carretera. When officers arrived they contacted the male employee who was suffering from a severe laceration. Officers determined that a male subject had entered the store and attempted to steal alcohol. The clerk confronted the suspect and during the altercation, the suspect struck the victim with a bottle.

The suspect was also injured in the altercation and fled the scene on foot. Officers were able to locate a blood trail that led them into a nearby neighborhood in Port Hueneme. With the assistance of Port Hueneme Police Department, officers were able to identify the suspect as Jose Esquivel. Officers contacted him at his residence and arrested him without incident.

Persons with information about this incident are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. 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 correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 9-11-14, 1627 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:	Lesión seria de Colisión de Tráfico
FECHA / HORA:	Septiembre 22, 2014 / 7:13 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	3200 Bloque de West Hemlock Street
VEHÍCULO 1:	Estaño 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
CONDUCTOR 1:	Chanel Monique Drake, 23 año, Oxnard Residente
Otras armas 2:	Larry Caro Sr., 46 año, Piru Resident
VEHÍCULO 2:	Blanco 2007 International Tow Truck
VEHÍCULO 3:	Negro 2005 Jeep Liberty
PREPARADO POR:	Oficial superior Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oficial superior Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: En septiembre 22, 2014, a aprox. 7:13 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to the 3200 block of west Hemlock Street in reference to an injury traffic collision.

A preliminary investigation indicated that a tow truck was stopped on Hemlock Street with a black Jeep Liberty on top of the flat bed. The tow truck operator, Larry Caro Sr., was standing to the rear of the tow truck when it was struck by a pewter 2000 Chevrolet Chevy Blazer driven by Chanel Monique Drake. The impact caused Caro to be thrown under the tow truck.

Caro was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura where he underwent emergency surgery for his injuries and is listed in critical condition. Drake was transported to St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Oxnard where she was treated for minor injuries and released.

Se desconoce si el alcohol o las drogas fueron un factor en esta colisión. La investigación continúa.

If anyone has information about this collision, por favor, póngase en contacto con Oficial superior Jamie Brown en 805-385-7749.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Septiembre 22, 2014 en 1540 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:	Possession for sales of a controlled substance Possession for sales of dangerous drugs
FECHA / HORA:	9-25-14 0900 horas
UBICACIÓN:	100 block Princeton Avenue
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Rene Ray Cervantez, 33 años de edad masculino, Residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Sergeant Charles Woodruff
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El detective Robert Valenzuela 805-385-7637 Robert.Valenzuela@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En 9-25-14, en alrededor 0900 horas, detectives from the West County Narcotics Task Force concluded an investigation into suspect Rene Ray Cervantez from the City of Oxnard. Investigators had received information that Cervantez was involved in the sales of controlled substances and dangerous drugs.

Detectives served a search warrant at Cervantez’ home address in the 100 bloque de la avenida de Princeton. Durante la búsqueda, they located over two ounces of methamphetamine, one ounce of heroin, a little under an ounce of cocaine and a large sum of money.

Cervantez was booked for possession of a controlled substance and dangerous drugs for sales. He was later booked at Ventura County Jail with bail set at $50,000.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 9-25-14 1217 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:	Lesión seria de Colisión de Tráfico
FECHA / HORA:	Octubre 2, 2014 / 0700 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Pleasant Valley Road @ Cypress Road
VEHÍCULO 1:	Negro, 2013 Kia Rio
CONDUCTOR 1:	William Albert Baladez, 42 año, Otros dos heridos
Otras armas 1:	8 años de edad masculino, Nombre omitido
Otras armas 2:	9 años de edad masculino, Nombre omitido
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Traffic Officer Tom Martin (805) 385-7749 tom.martin@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En octubre 2, 2014, en aproximadamente 7:00 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Cypress Road in reference to an injury traffic collision.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a black Kia Rio, driven by William Baladez, was traveling eastbound on Pleasant Valley Road approaching the intersection of Cypress Road when two male juveniles, one eight years old and one nine years old, were walking southbound in the crosswalk on the west side of the intersection. For an unknown reason, the vehicle did not stop before colliding with the juveniles.

Both juveniles were transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where their injuries were assessed by medical staff. The nine year old was treated for minor injuries and released. The eight year old sustained significant head trauma and is listed in critical condition. Driver Baladez was uninjured.

Alcohol, drugs and excessive speed were not factors in this collision. La investigación continúa.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Tom Martin at 805-385-7749.

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:	Lesión seria de Colisión de Tráfico
FECHA / HORA:	Octubre 9, 2014 / 5:00 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	Victoria Avenue @ Monaco Drive
CONDUCTOR 1:	Lucille Nancy Edgar, 84 año, Oxnard Residente
VEHÍCULO 1:	Azul 2011 GMC Terrain (Sport Utility Vehicle)
CONDUCTOR 2:	Nash Dingman, 22 año, Oxnard Residente
VEHÍCULO 2:	Rojo 2009 Honda CBR 600 (Motorcycle)
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento, (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Traffic Officer Tom Martin (805) 385-7749 thomas.martin@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En octubre 9, 2014, en aproximadamente 5:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department along with EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Monaco Drive in reference to an injury traffic collision involving a motorcyclist.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the GMC Terrain, driven by Lucille Edgar, was traveling southbound on Victoria Avenue and pulled into the left turn pocket at Monaco Drive in preparation to turn into a private shopping center. The motorcycle, driven by Nash Dingman, was traveling northbound on Victoria Avenue from Channel Islands Boulevard towards Monaco Drive. For an unknown reason, the GMC turned directly into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle collided with the front end of the GMC causing Dingman to be ejected from it. Both vehicles sustained major damage.

Dingman, who was wearing a motorcycle helmet, was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is listed in serious condition. He sustained significant internal injuries, a broken left leg and a broken left arm. Driver Lucille Edgar was transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where she was treated for minor injuries.

Se desconoce si el alcohol o las drogas fueron un factor en esta colisión. La investigación continúa.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Tom Martin at 805-385-7749.