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:	Persons Prohibited From Possessing Firearms Arrested for Weapons Violations
FECHA / HORA:	2/26/15 1200 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Motel in the City of Ventura
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Enrique Castellanos, 22 años de edad, residente de Oxnard David Varela, 28 años de edad, residente de Oxnard
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	N / A
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Alex Arnett
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Cody Collet (805) 486-6228 [email protected]

DETALLES: Investigators assigned to the Oxnard Police Department’s Firearms Task Force(RÁPIDO) concluded an investigation today on a person who was identified as being prohibited from owning or possessing firearms due to a prior felony conviction. The prohibited person, 22 year old Enrique Castellanos, was located at a motel in Ventura. The investigation was a joint operation, which involved investigators from the Ventura Police Department and Oxnard Police Officers assigned to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team.

At approximately noon today, Oxnard SWAT officers served a search warrant at a motel room in the City of Ventura, which was occupied by Castellanos. Castellanos was found in the room along with a loaded firearm, firearm parts, and approximately 400 rondas de municiones. Castellanos was arrested for weapons violations, which included felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition. Also inside the motel room was 28 year old David Varela. Varela was found to be in possession of a concealed firearm when officers contacted him. Varela, himself a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms, was arrested for weapons violations. Both Castellanos and Varela are documented Oxnard gang members.

In an effort to address recent increases in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (RÁPIDO) liderado por la Unidad de Crímenes Violentos, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective 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 Operation Safer and Stronger 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 Crimes Stoppers website, which is 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:	Burglary with Arrest
FECHA / HORA:	Marzo 23, 2015 en 2:00 p.m.
UBICACIÓN:	200 bloque de la calle G del Sur
VÍCTIMA(S):	Retenida
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Edmundo Velasco, 25 año, Residente de Oxnard Jose Hernandez, 37 año, Residente de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Officer David Ford
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Officer David Ford, (805) 385-7600, [email protected]

DETALLES:
En marzo de 23, 2015, en aproximadamente 2:00 p.m. a concerned citizen called police reference a suspicious person in the alley of the 200 bloque del Sur G Street. The person was described as a Hispanic male, 20‘s, wearing an orange construction vest.

Upon officers’ arrival, they contacted two people sitting in the front seats of a silver color van. The person matching the description was sitting in the front passenger seat. He was identified as Edmundo Velasco. The person sitting in the driver seat was identified as Jose Hernandez. Initially, Hernandez was arrested for misappropriation of found property and Velasco was arrested for warrants.

As officers continued their investigation they found Velasco had burglarized a residence next to where the van was parked. The stolen property was still in the van and was later positively identified by the victim. Further investigation revealed the two were working in concert to burglarize the residence. The added charges were burglary and conspiracy.

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

Lock all windows and doors at night when you leave your residence or vehicle unattended. Close all of your windows-thieves can open vehicles and access homes through the smallest of openings. Don’t forget to set your residential alarm if you have one. To avoid obstruction, keep your landscaping trimmed. The best crime prevention tool ever invented is a good neighbor! One of the best crime fighting teams are neighbors working in conjunction with the police department and reporting all suspicious activity. Report any suspicious activity or person to the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 03/23/15 en 11:40 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:	Possession of Child Pornography Oral Copulation of a minor Sexual Penetration of a minor
FECHA / HORA:	04/01/15 1:30 P.M.
UBICACIÓN:	3200 Block of Lanier Place, Thousand Oaks
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California 17 year old female – name withheld
SOSPECHOSO(S):	George Burditt, 63 años de edad masculino
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Sharon Giles, Asalto Sexual & Unidad de Protección de la Familia (FPU) [email protected] 805-385-7620
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Kevin Adair, Asalto Sexual & Unidad de Protección de la Familia (FPU) [email protected] 805-385-7663

DETALLES: En 4/1/15, after a month long investigation, detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit (FPU) arrested George Burditt. He was identified as allegedly being in possession of child pornography as well as engaging in sexual acts with a minor. These acts were committed in the City of Oxnard with a 17 year old female that he met on-line. Burditt was booked into Ventura County Jail with bail set at $50,000.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard desea recordarle al público que la posesión de pornografía infantil es un delito grave y puede castigarse con prisión en la prisión estatal.. Además de ser capturado en imágenes y videos, muchos niños representados son a menudo víctimas de agresión sexual, explotación, o trata de personas.

El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard está comprometido a proteger la seguridad de nuestros jóvenes y la investigación continua de estos crímenes contra niños será investigada y procesada enérgicamente..

Anyone with information regarding George Burditt or the possession of child pornography is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Adair with the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7663. Para obtener información adicional sobre cómo denunciar pornografía infantil, comuníquese con el Centro Nacional para Niños Desaparecidos y Explotados en www.missingkids.com.
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 correo electrónico.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 04/01/15 9:00 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:	Oxnard Police Warns of U.S. Treasury Scam Targeting Oxnard Residents
FECHA / HORA:	Mayo 22, 2015
UBICACIÓN:	Toda la Ciudad
VÍCTIMA(S):
SOSPECHOSO(S):
FE(ES):
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):
PÉRDIDA:
PREPARADO POR:	El detective Crystal Walker
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	El detective Crystal Walker (805) 385-7668 o crystal.walker @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:The Oxnard Police Department has been informed that residents are receiving scam phone calls involving the Department of the Treasury. Individuals are being told that they have won a grant or similar award but have to provide personal information or send a sum of money for the “award” to be released. In some cases, the caller has become aggressive and threatening.

Esto es una estafa. The Department of the Treasury does not have this type of program nor would they threaten a member of the public if they are not provided with money or information. Similarly, any person calling and claiming to be from a government agency would not demand or threaten a member of the public.

Scams such as this have been circulating for some time and on previous occasions, the Oxnard Police Department has received reports of the callers purporting to be from Southern California Edison, the IRS, the Sheriff’s Department and miscellaneous law offices. Recordar, there are many variations of these scams but all end with the victim losing their money or property with the promise of gain. Below are some tips to avoid becoming a victim.

· Do not give your personal identifying information to anyone that you do not know or did not solicit their services.
· Do not respond to any request that you send money or information to someone because you “won” un premio o una lotería.
· Do not respond to anyone asking you to send money by “wire” transfer (you are sending cash – you won’t get it back), “Western Union” or “Green Dot”, etc.

What to do if you are a victim of a scam or identity theft:

·Accumulate all of the paperwork showing that you have been a victim and contact your local police agency to initiate a report.

·If the scam was not completed, you are not a victim. sin embargo, if you would like to report the scam to authorities, contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) en www.ftc.gov, https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov o llame al (202) 326-2222.

Other informational links:

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:	Junio 27, 2015 / 0610 horas
UBICACIÓN:	Vineyard Avenue @ Walnut Drive
CONDUCTOR 1:	Young Ok Yi, 53 año, Fillmore Resident
VEHÍCULO 1:	Blanco, 2004 Lexus RX300
CONDUCTOR 2:	Manuel Martinez Hernandez, 42 año, Oxnard Residente
VEHÍCULO 2 (motocicleta):	borgoña, 2001 Suzuki SVS650
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Traffic Officer Manuel Perez (805) 385-7749 [email protected]

DETALLES:
El sábado, Junio 27, 2015, en alrededor 6:10 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS personnel responded to the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Walnut Drive in reference to an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles, one being a motorcycle.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Lexus RX300, driven by Young Yi, was traveling southbound on Vineyard Avenue in the left turn pocket at Walnut Drive. El motociclista, Manuel Hernandez, was traveling northbound on Vineyard Avenue approaching the intersection. The collision occurred when the Lexus turned left in the path of the motorcycle.

Driver Hernandez, who was wearing a motorcycle helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries including a broken leg. He was transported from the scene to the Ventura County Medical Center where he is currently listed in serious condition. Driver Yi was not injured during the collision.

Alcohol, drugs and excessive speed do not appear to be factors in this collision. La colisión es todavía bajo investigación.

If anyone has additional information about this collision, please contact Traffic Officer Manuel Perez at 805-385-7749 o por correo electrónico a [email protected].

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Junio 27, 2015 en 1215 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:	Checkpoint Licencia DUI / Conducir s
FECHA / HORA:	Julio 19, 2015 / 1700-0000 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oficial superior Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a multiple location DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Sunday, Julio 19, 2015 en lugares no revelados dentro de los límites de la ciudad entre las horas de 5:00 p.m. a 12:00 a.m.
Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment with officers checking driver’s for proper licensing delaying motorists only momentarily. Specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind all drivers to think before you drive and if you choose to drink, don’t drive. En 2014, Oxnard Police officers arrested over 500 drivers for driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs. Officers also investigated 174 alcohol-related collisions causing the tragic and preventable deaths of three people.

Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding considerable cost savings of $6 para cada $1 gastado. Casi 90 percent of California drivers approve of DUI checkpoints.

Los fondos para este puesto de control se proporciona al Departamento de Policía de Oxnard por una subvención de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California, través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Julio 18, 2015 / 1300 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 (Arma de fuego)
FECHA / HORA:	08-12-15 / 1:34 PM
UBICACIÓN:	1800 Block Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Manuel Guerra III, 31 años de edad, Residente de Port Hueneme
PREPARADO POR:	Officer M. Pérez
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Officer M. Pérez (805) 385-7600

DETALLES:
En 8/12/15, en alrededor 1334 horas, a traffic officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a male driver for a seatbelt violation. During search of the vehicle, un loaded .38 revolver was located inside of the vehicle. The driver is a documented gang member and is a prior convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing any guns.

In an effort to address the recent 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) led by the Violent Crime Unit, 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.

If anyone has further information about this incident, se les anima a llamar a Oxnard PD (805) 385-7796. 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: 08-12-2015 / 1600 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 Victim Stabbed
FECHA / HORA:	Agosto 15, 2015 / 0248 horas
UBICACIÓN:	1300 block East Channel Island Boulevard
VÍCTIMA(S):	Jeffery Rodriguez, 28 residente de Oxnard años de edad
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Five males and one female
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Tan colored vehicle
PÉRDIDA:	Personal property
PREPARADO POR:	Sargento Alex Arnett
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Detective Édgar Fernández (805) 385-7600 [email protected]

DETALLES:COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

En 8/15/145 en aproximadamente 0248 horas, an Oxnard Police Officer was patrolling the 1300 block of East Channel Island Boulevard when he noticed a suspicious tan vehicle illegally parked on the street. As the officer went to investigate, the officer observed several males run from the vehicle, and a female quickly drive the vehicle away from the scene. The officer then observed an assault victim laying on the sidewalk bleeding heavily. The victim had been stabbed numerous times and robbed. The officer rendered first aid and called for EMS. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Ventura County Medical center with life threatening injuries.

If you witnessed this incident or have information to assist with the investigation, you are encouraged to call Detective Edgar Fernandez at (805) 385-7600. 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 15, 2015 en 0600 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:	Oxnard Police Department Receives Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention
FECHA / HORA:	Octubre 8, 2015
UBICACIÓN:	Ciudad de Oxnard
PREPARADO POR:	Brian Woolley, tráfico sargento, (805) 385-7847 [email protected]
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	Oficial superior Jamie Brown, Coordinador de Tráfico (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown @ oxnardpd.org

DETALLES:
El Departamento de Policía de Oxnard ha sido galardonado con una $275,000 subvención de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California (OTS) for a year-long program of special enforcement and public awareness efforts to prevent traffic related deaths and injuries. The Oxnard Police Department will use the funding as part of the city’s ongoing commitment to keep our roadways safe and improve the quality of life through both enforcement and education.

“We are grateful for the support we received from the State to maintain our commitment on traffic safety throughout Oxnard” said Police Chief Jeri Williams. “This critical funding allows us to continue our focus on distracted drivers, drunk and drugged driving, as well as our commitment to working with the public on an education campaign and moving towards our goal towards zero-traffic related deaths,” Williams added.

After falling dramatically between 2006 y 2010, the number of persons killed and injured in California traffic collisions saw slight increases in 2011 y 2012. Particularly alarming are recent increases in pedestrian and bicycle fatalities, the growing dangers of distracting technologies, and the emergence of drug-impaired driving as a major problem. This grant funding will provide opportunities to combat these and other devastating problems such as drunk driving, speeding and crashes at intersections.

"En general, California’s roadways are among the safest in the nation,” said OTS Director Rhonda Craft. “But to meet future mobility, la seguridad, and accessible transportation objectives, we have to reverse this recent trend in order to reach our common goal – zero deaths on our roadways. The Office of Traffic Safety and the Oxnard Police Department want to work with everyone to create a culture of traffic safety across the City of Oxnard and the state.”

Activities funded by the grant will include:
• Educational presentations
• DUI checkpoints
• DUI saturation patrols
• Motorcycle safety enforcement
• Distracted driving enforcement
• Speed, red light and stop sign enforcement
• Seat belt and child safety seat enforcement
• Pedestrian and bicycle safety and enforcement program
• Warrant service operations targeting offenders with multiple DUI convictions
• Compilation of DUI “Hot Sheets,” identifying worst-of-the-worst DUI offenders
• Specialized DUI and drugged driving training such as Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Roadside avanzada Deterioro de conducción de Aplicación (ÁRIDOS), Drogas y Reconocimiento Evaluador (DRE)
• Court “sting” operations to cite individuals driving from DUI court after ignoring their license suspension or revocation
• Stakeout operations to observe the “worst-of-the-worst” repeat DUI offender probationers with suspended or revoked driver licenses

Los fondos para este programa es de la Oficina de Seguridad Vial de California a través de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad Vial.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: 10/08/15, 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:	Gang Member in Possession of Loaded Handgun
FECHA / HORA:	10-16-15 / 2300 Horas
UBICACIÓN:	First Street at McKinley Street
VÍCTIMA(S):	Estado de California
SOSPECHOSO(S):	Ernesto Viveros, 24 año, Residente de Oxnard Luis Aguilar, 19 año, Residente de Oxnard Arturo Suarez, 20 año, Residente de Oxnard Miguel Ruiz, 19 año, Residente de Oxnard
FE(ES):	N / A
VEHICULO SOSPECHOSO(S):	Ninguno
PÉRDIDA:	N / A
PREPARADO POR:	Officer Todd Johnson
PERSONA DE CONTACTO & INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO:	[email protected], (805) 385-7600

DETALLES:
En octubre 16, 2015, en aproximadamente 2300 horas, agentes de la Unidad Especial de Aplicación (SU) and K9 Unit were conducting gang enforcement near First Street and McKinley Street when officers attempted to contact a group of known gang members.

Ernesto Viveros was in possession of a loaded .40 caliber handgun and arrested. Several other subjects fled into a nearby yard. An area search was conducted and Arturo Suarez Jr, Luis Aguilar, and Miguel Ruiz were located hiding in surrounding yards. Suarez had outstanding warrants, Aguilar was arrested for gang injunction violations, and Ruiz was in violation of his probation.

The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and related violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, pandilleros activos que residen en la ciudad. Residents are reminded to report suspicious activity or otherwise witness crime.

FECHA / TIEMPO DE PREPARACIÓN: Octubre 17, 2015 / 0100 horas