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 Related Search Warrant
FECHA / HORA:	1/22/15 en aproximadamente 1420 horas
UBICACIÓN:	500 block of Pacific Avenue, Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	James Tellez, 41 años de edad Cecelia Calderon, 34 años de edad
PREPARADO POR:	Senior Officer Mike Johnson
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sargento Alex Arnett (805) 486-6211 alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En 1/22/15 en aproximadamente 1420 horas, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department, along with members of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (APLASTAR.), served a gang related search warrant at a commercial business in the 500 block of Pacific Avenue. The warrant was in response to an ongoing investigation related to firearm and narcotic activity.

During the service of the warrant, several subjects with gang affiliation were detained. During the subsequent search of the business, armas de fuego, narcóticos, evidence of narcotics sales, and a marijuana grow were located. James Tellez, 41 año, Oxnard resident and Cecelia Calderon, 34 año, Oxnard resident were ultimately arrested for narcotics related offenses. The investigation is continuing and future arrests related to the search are expected.

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, 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.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operación segura y resistente initiative. 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 http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 1/22/15 2230 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:	Operation Safer and Stronger – Firearms Strike Team (RÁPIDO) – Post Release Offender(PRO) and Serious Habitual Offender (SHO) Efforts
FECHA / HORA:	Enero 2015
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Andrew Salinas, Comandante de Investigaciones
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Comandante Andrés Salinas (805) 385-7756 andrewsalinas@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES: 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. En 2014, Oxnard officers made one-hundred and six(106) firearms-related arrests. This also included an additional two hundred and forty (240) firearms that were seized and essentially taken off the street.

After a successful 2014 that saw the Oxnard Police Department devote considerable resources to combat firearms violence, we have continued our efforts in January. Durante el mes de enero, the Oxnard Police Department seized fifteen (15) firearms through directed patrols, search warrants, and calls for service resulting in the arrest of 14 individuals.

En Enero, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department recovered a modified .22 caliber rifle that had been discarded in the wetlands, located near the dead-end of Perkins Road. The manner in which this weapon was discarded is indicative of someone who did not want the weapon to be discovered. This rifle had been modified, making it easier to conceal. Investigators have concluded when a firearm is discarded in this manner, it is likely that it has been used in a violent crime. Our detectives are currently processing this rifle and checking to see if it has been used in any crimes in our city.
En enero 8, 2015, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit attempted to stop a vehicle for a moving violation. A vehicle pursuit ensued with the occupants fleeing the vehicle on Saviers Road near Santa Clara High School. Officers gave chase and captured one of the suspects within 1000 feet of Santa Clara High which was still populated with students after school. Los oficiales recuperaron un cargado .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun in the subject’s pants pocket. The suspect was a 16 year old juvenile who was a documented Sur Town criminal street gang member.

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 approximately two-hundred and twenty-seven (227) 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 twenty-six (26) felony arrests of PRO offenders during the month of January. 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).

En enero 15, 2015, officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit (SU) observed a wanted person in a vehicle. The wanted person, 25 year old Mario Hernandez, had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest. Hernandez fled but was apprehended a short distance away. Hernandez discarded an object as he tried to flee from the officers which was found to be a sawed off shotgun. Hernandez was arrested for the outstanding felony warrant related to a carjacking case, and he was also charged with numerous firearms violations. Hernandez had a prior conviction for carrying a loaded firearm.
En enero 15, 2015, a K9 officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a moving violation. A vehicle pursuit ensued for several miles at which time the driver fled from the vehicle discarding several items including a loaded .44 Magnum revolver. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Gilbert Espinosa, a POST Release Offender and a documented Southside gang member.

In conjunction with the Post Release Offender Program, the Oxnard Police Department has been targeting repeat offenders through its Serious Habitual Offender Program, also known as SHO. SHO is a cooperative and collaborative effort with the Ventura County Probation Agency to provide enhanced supervision and oversight of post-release serious habitual offenders. This effort seeks to reduce crime by focusing law enforcement resources on recidivist offenders meeting the criteria of the SHO project as set forth by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. The City of Oxnard has approximately 189 offenders who meet the criteria under the SHO project. The Oxnard Police Department made 27 SHO arrests during the month of January which included 15 felonies and 12 misdemeanors. These operations are funded by a California state grant for supervising post-release and serious habitual offenders, due to state prison realignment.

En enero 29, 2015, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were in the 500 block of Vineyard Avenue due to an increase in thefts in the area. This increased patrol was made possible by the SHO program whose focus is to reduce crime through enhanced and directed enforcement. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and found the driver was on parole for burglary and the passenger was on probation for burglary. El pasajero, Miguel Oliverio, was determined to be a Serious Habitual Offender. A search of the vehicle discovered stolen property from dozens of burglaries from the City of Oxnard and City of Ventura. Miguel Oliverio was arrested for multiple counts of burglary.

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: Febrero 6, 2015, 0900 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:	Robbery and Carjacking Suspect Arrested
FECHA / HORA:	2/17/15 en aproximadamente 0400 horas
UBICACIÓN:	200 bloque de North D Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Retenida
SOSPECHOSO(S):	David Cabanas, 24 residente de Oxnard años de edad 17 year old juvenile Oxnard resident
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Alex Arnett, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El detective Jonathan Ballow (805) 288-3289 jonathan.ballow@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En 2/16/15 en aproximadamente 1500 horas, Oxnard police officers responded to a robbery with a firearm in the 1300 block of California Street. The suspect robbed the victim of his cellphone and fled the area after threatening to harm the suspect if he called the police.

Aproximadamente 30 minutos más tarde, the same suspect approached two residents in the 200 block of Spruce Street and robbed them at gunpoint. The suspect took the victim’s grey four-door Cadillac, and other valued property.

En 2/17/15 en aproximadamente 0400 horas, an Oxnard police officer was patrolling the 200 block of North D Street when the officer noticed a speeding vehicle. The officer saw that the vehicle was the grey four-door Cadillac, which was taken during the robbery on Spruce Street.

The patrol officer caught up to the stolen vehicle, which attempted to briefly elude the officer. The driver of the stolen vehicle, un 17 residente de Oxnard años de edad, was unable to control the vehicle and collided with the power pole. The driver and passenger, un 24 year old Oxnard resident identified as David Cabanas, huido del vehículo. La 17 year old driver was quickly apprehanded by the first patrol officer. Cabanas was located and arrested while attempting to hide from patrol officers a short distance away.

Los investigadores de la Unidad de Delitos Violentos del Departamento de Policía de Oxnard (VCU) investigated both robberies. Investigators were able to gather enough evidence to arrest the 17 year old for the first armed robbery, as well as the subsequent carjacking and robbery. La 17 year old is being charged with robbery with a firearm, carjacking, miscellaneous narcotics charges, and a special allegation that the crimes were committed for the benifit of a criminal street gang.

Cabanas, quien es un pandillero documentado de Oxnard, was charged with several violations of the gang injunction, miscellaneous narcotics charges, el robo de identidad, y posesión de propiedad robada.

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 or similar incidents are encouraged to contact Detective Jonathan Ballow at (805) 288-3289. If you wish to remain annonymous you can call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura Crime Stoppers at (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.

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:	Battery on a Peace Officer
FECHA / HORA:	3/18/2015 9:05 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	5300 cuadra de la calle J, Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Three Oxnard Police Officers
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jesús Barajas, 27 año, Residente de Oxnard
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	Sergeant Neail Holland
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Departamento de Policía de Oxnard, Comandante de Guardia (805) 385-7600

DETALLES:

En marzo de 18, 2015, a aprox. 9:05 p.m., el Centro de Comunicaciones de Emergencia de Oxnard recibió un 9-1-1 llamada de un residente en el 5300 bloque de S. “J” Street who was reporting that a family member had overdosed on an unknown drug. Servicios médicos de emergencia (ccsme) were dispatched but upon their arrival, the subject had become combative with family members and the Oxnard Police Department was requested to respond.

Two Oxnard Police Officers and an Oxnard Police Sergeant arrived at the residence and contacted 27-year old Jesus Barajas in an upstairs bathroom. One of the officers had previously received Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training and was able to talk with Barajas to calm him down. Believing the situation was under control, EMS personnel were summoned into the residence. Inmediatamente, and without provocation, Barajas charged at an officer in an attempt to tackle him to the ground and was able to remove one of the officer’s folding knives.

During the next several minutes, officers struggled with Barajas who was actively fighting. Barajas was able to kick one of the officers in the face and bite another officer. An Electronic Control Device (Taser) was utilized several times but had little effect on Barajas. Officers were finally able to restrain Barajas while EMS personnel administered three (3) separate doses of a sedative before he could be handcuffed and taken into custody.

Barajas was transported to a local hospital to be evaluated before being booked into the Ventura County Main Jail. Two officers were transported to the hospital and treated for minor injuries. One officer sustained a minor cut and was treated at the scene.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 3/19/2015, 0700 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:	Víctima de disparo, Sospechoso Arrestado
FECHA / HORA:	Abril 29, 2015 1151 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	4700 Block of Cloyne Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	21 Años Oxnard Residente
SOSPECHOSO(S):	17 Años Oxnard Residente
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Alex Arnett
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El detective Jonathan Ballow (805) 288-3289 jonathan.ballow@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:En 4/29/15 en aproximadamente 1151 horas, Oxnard policías respondieron a la 4700 block of Cloyne Street reference a shooting victim. Cuando llegaron los agentes, localizaron una 21 year old Oxnard resident with a gunshot wound to his lower left leg. The shooting victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center in serious condition, but the wound is not considered life threatening.

Los investigadores de la Unidad de Crímenes Violentos (VCU) responded to the scene to investigate the shooting. Durante el curso de la investigación, investigators gathered enough evidence and information to identify the shooting suspect. The suspect was identified as a 17 residente de Oxnard años de edad.

Aproximadamente 1630 horas, officers assigned to the Special Enforcement Unit (SU) and VCU investigators served a search warrant at the suspect’s residence, ubicado en el 700 block of Helena Court. Durante el servicio de orden de registro, the suspect was contacted and arrested. The juvenile was transported to the Oxnard Police Department and charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

If you witnessed the incident or have information to assist with the investigation, you are encouraged to call Detective Johnathan Ballow at (805) 288-3289. You can also provide information anonymously by calling 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 correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN:Abril 29, 2015 1921 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:	Homicidio
FECHA / HORA:	Abril 30, 2015 2:36 a.m.
UBICACIÓN:	4800 cuadra de South Rose Avenue
VÍCTIMA(S):	24-residente de Oxnard años de edad, ha omitido el nombre hasta la notificación de los familiares
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Desconocido
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Christopher Williams (805) 385-7763 christopher.williams @ oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Jeff Kay (805) 385-8174 jeff.kay@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:

En abril 30, 2015 en aproximadamente 2:36 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a possible shooting victim in the 4800 cuadra de South Rose Avenue. When officers arrived they located a vehicle that had driven into a business. Officers found a male subject in the vehicle that was unresponsive. Emergency Medical personnel arrived to provide aid to the victim but he ultimately died as a result of a gunshot wound.

The victim was a 24-year old Oxnard resident. His name is being withheld until his family is notified. This is Oxnard’s fourth 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 Jeff Kay at (805) 385-8174. 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: 4/30/15, 0900 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
FECHA / HORA:	Junio 27, 2015 / 11:30pm
UBICACIÓN:	Rose Ave. @ Fifth St.
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Jorge Gonzalez (33)
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	1999 Nissan Maxima
PREPARADO POR:	El sargento Tim Kelley
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El sargento Tim Kelley (805)385-8289

DETALLES:El sábado, Junio 27, 2015, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit/ Gang Unit were conducting uniformed enforcement in the area of Rose Avenue and Fifth Street in response to a recent shooting that occurred on the 21st. Aproximadamente 11:30pm officers stopped a 1999 Nissan Maxima for a traffic violation. Several of the vehicle’s occupants were determined to be on probation including one of the passengers, 33 year old Oxnard resident Jorge Gonzalez. During a search of the vehicle officers located a loaded .38 caliber revolver concealed next to Gonzalez’s seat. Gonzales is a member of an Oxnard street gang and is prohibited from possessing firearms under California law. Gonzalez was arrested for several weapons violations and booked into the Ventura County Jail. La 27 year old female passenger was also arrested for an outstanding warrant.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang and firearms violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the City. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witness to a crime.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Junio 28, 2015 / 12:30al

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:	Update-Person Hit By Vehicle
FECHA / HORA:	Agosto 9, 2015 @ Aproximadamente 7 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	300 block of North G Street, Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Bryan Ramirez, 18 residente de Oxnard años de edad
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Desconocido
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Plata, four door compact vehicle
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Christopher Williams, (805) 385-7763, christopherwilliams@oxnardpd.org
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Jaime Miranda, (805) 385-7645, Jaime.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
En agosto 9, 2015 en aproximadamente 1900 horas, Oxnard policías respondieron a la 300 block of North G Street reference a person hit by a vehicle. Cuando llegaron los oficiales localizaron a la víctima, 18 year old Bryan Ramirez. Ramirez was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical Center in grave condition.

En agosto 14, 2015, VCMC staff notified the Oxnard Police Department that Mr. Ramirez had died as a result of his injuries he sustained from the collision. Investigators are still reviewing evidence and are trying to determine how this incident occurred. They believe that this incident was witnessed by several people and are requesting assistance from the public.

If you witnessed this incident or have information regarding this investigation, you are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7645. You can also provide information anonymously by calling 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 correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Agosto 14, 2015 en 3:10 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:	Amenazas Criminales Reckless Discharge of a Firearm Brandishing a Firearm in a Threatening Manner
FECHA / HORA:	10/25/15, 0405 hrs
UBICACIÓN:	2400 Block of Hillrose Pl.
VÍCTIMA(S):	Retenida
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Yovani Ramirez, edad 31
PREPARADO POR:	Robin Whitney, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Robin Whitney, Sargento (805) 385-7600

DETALLES: En octubre 25, 2015, en aproximadamente 0405 horas, Oxnard Police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2400 bloque de Hillrose Place, regarding a subject armed with a handgun and threatening others. Witnesses reported the suspect was also involved in a dispute earlier, had brandished the handgun in a threatening manner, and fired the handgun in the backyard.

Officers obtained a description of the suspect and the vehicle he was driving. A responding officer located the suspect at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard and detained him without incident. Witnesses positively identified suspect Yovani Ramirez, edad 31. A semi-automatic handgun was found concealed in the vehicle Ramirez was driving.

Ramirez was arrested on the charges of reckless discharge of a firearm, amenazas criminales, and brandishing a firearm in a threatening manner.

Jeri Williams
Jefe de la Policía

Departamento de Policía de Oxnard

R. Jason Benites
Jefe Adjunto

Eric S. Sonstegard
Jefe Adjunto

OXNARD DEPARTAMENTO DE POLICÍA

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

INCIDENTE:	Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Armed Robbery and Carjacking
FECHA / HORA:	Octubre 30, 2015
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
VÍCTIMA(S):	N / A
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Salvador Maldonado, 18 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Alex Arnett, Sargento
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Sargento Alex Arnett alex.arnett @ oxnardpd.org (805) 486-6211

DETALLES:

En 2/11/15, Oxnard police officers responded to a report of a carjacking in the 3100 bloque de la calle Clinton. The officers spoke to the victims of the carjacking and learned that the suspect used a shotgun during the commission of the crime. El sospechoso, described as a Hispanic male with tattoos on his arms, robbed the victims of their vehicle and other personal property.

En 2/16/15, Oxnard police officers took another report of a robbery and carjacking. The victims told officers that the suspect brandished a firearm at them. The suspect then told the victims to drive him to an area near Channel Island Boulevard and J Street, en Oxnard. At that location, the suspect robbed the victims of their personal property and of their car, which was described as a Cadillac CTS. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male with a tattoo on his neck and arms.

En 2/17/15, an alert Oxnard police officer noticed the carjacked Cadillac CTS driving ahead of him. The officer attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, but the driver of the stolen vehicle failed to stop and led officers on a vehicle pursuit. The driver of the stolen vehicle lost control during the vehicle pursuit and collided with a power pole. El controlador, 18 year old Salvador Maldonado, was arrested after trying to flee on foot. Maldonado was charged with driving a stolen vehicle, attempting to evade the police and for being in possession of methamphetamine. Maldonado had tattoos on both his arms and his neck, and is a member of an Oxnard criminal street gang.

Los investigadores de la Unidad de Crímenes Violentos (VCU) investigated the robbery and carjacking cases. Durante la investigación, VCU investigators were able to positively identify Maldonado as the suspect who committed the crimes on 2/11/15 y 2/16/15. Maldonado was charged with the two incidents of robbery and carjacking.

En 10/30/15 at the Ventura County Superior Court, Salvador Maldonado pled guilty to several counts of robbery and carjacking. Maldonado was sentenced to 24 año y 8 months in prison for his crimes.

This is another great example of the hard work and dedication by the officers and investigators of the Oxnard Police Department, as well as the collaborative effort between members of the community, crime victims and the District Attorney’s Office.

The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operación segura y resistente initiative. 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.