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Circle K is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of suspects involved in the murder of Sean Odle.

Anyone with information about to call Detective Dirk Boon at 339-4479 or 339-4416. To give an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

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>$10,000 Reward is offered in killing of Ventura clerk
>Man shot, killed at Circle K in Ventura
>Man killed at Circle K identified

December 27, 2008

Incident:
Conspiracy to Commit Robbery and Criminal Threats
Date/Time:December 27, 2008/ 1527 hours
Location: 2444 Saviers Road (Amigos Clothing)
Victim/s: Withheld
Suspect/s:
16 year old male and Oxnard resident
17 year old male and Oxnard resident
17 year old male and Oxnard resident
Adrian Arredon (27 year old Oxnard resident)
Oscar Hernandez (18 year old Oxnard resident)
Prepared By: Senior Officer Williams

Details:

On 12/27/08 at approximately 1527 hours Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a theft in progress at Amigos Clothing located at 2444 Saviers Road. When officers arrived they observed several subjects fighting with store employees in the parking lot. Officers detained three juvenile males and two adult males.

According to witnesses five subjects entered the store, took several clothing items and fled the store without paying for the merchandise. When the subjects were confronted by the store employees the subjects physically assaulted the employees as the subjects were attempting to flee.

The three juveniles were booked into Juvenile Hall and the two adult males were booked into the Ventura County Jail. All were charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, and criminal threats.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Detective Knapp at (805) 385-7600 or you can remain anonymous by calling 982-7070.


An investigation is continuing.

Incident:  Gang Related Shooting
Date/Time:  12/26/08 1957 hours
Location:  2100 block of San Jose
Victim/s:  38 year old male and Oxnard resident
Suspect/s:  Unknown
Prepared by:  Senior Officer Williams

Details:

On 12/26/08 at approximately 1957 hours Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to a shooting victim in the 2100 block of San Jose. When officers arrived they located a 38 year old victim who had suffered two gun shot wounds. The victim was immediately transported to Saint John’s Regional Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries. He is currently listed in stable condition.

During the preliminary investigation it was revealed that two suspects approached the victim and yelled out gang slogans prior to shooting the victim. 

Contact: Watch Commander, 805-339-4416
Location: 3506 E. Main St.- Circle K.
Date/Time Occurred: December 26, 2008, 4:25 a.m.
Officer(s) Involved: Ventura Police Officers and Major Crimes Detectives.
Victim(s): Sean Odle 30 yrs, Ventura Resident .
Suspect(s): Unknown.
Report #: 08-18611.

Narrative

On December 26th at 4:25 a.m., the Ventura Police and Fire Departments responded to an “open line” 911 call at Circle K, 3506 E. Main St. Responding officers arrived on scene and found the victim suffering from a single gunshot wound.

Odle was transported to the Ventura Medical Center by AMR where he succumbed to his injury.

The preliminary investigation has revealed, through physical evidence, that this incident was an attempted robbery and the clerk was killed without provocation. The evidence indicates there were multiple suspects during this incident.

This investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information about this crime they are urged to call Detective Boon at 339-4479 or 339-4416.


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Courtesy of the Ventura County Star

Related Links
>Man shot, killed at Circle K in Ventura
>Man killed at Circle K identified

Date/Location
January 5th, 2009 7am-9am
Oxnard Police Department
251 South C Street, Oxnard

Summary
Crime Free Business will focus on implementing strategies to reduce robberies, violent crimes, assaults and battery. Prevention is key to reducing robberies in and around business, and increase customer safety.
It is free to all businesses in Oxnard.

The 7-step program includes:

>Employee Training
>Cash Management
>Lighting
>Visibility
>Access Control
>General Appearance / Facilities Management
>Crime Prevention Signage

More Information
Click here to read entire Press Release
Contact Detective Marty Ennis (805) 385-8349
MartinEnnis@OxnardPD.org

INCIDENT:
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:
12/18/08 @ 2347 hours
LOCATION:
1900 South Victoria Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM/S:
Stephen Watson, age and city of residence unknown
SUSPECT/S:
Brian Christopher Romero, 48 years, city of residence unknown
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Steve Moore

DETAILS:

At 2347 hours on 12/18/08 officers were dispatched to a call of a fight at the Old Dublin Bar at 1900 South Victoria Avenue. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect from the fight had chased the victim with a large, fixed-blade knife.

The victim was able to flee from the suspect and did not sustain any injuries.

Oxnard police K-9 Officer John Brisslinger located the suspect walking away from the area. When Officer Brisslinger attempted to detain the suspect, the suspect became non-compliant and tried to fight with the officer. Police Service Dog “Gino” was deployed to subdue the suspect. A 9-inch fixed blade knife was recovered at the scene. The suspect was treated at St. John’s Regional Medical Center for compression wounds to his left leg and was booked at county jail for assault with a deadly weapon, brandishing a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. Officer Brisslinger and his K-9 partner did not sustain any injuries in the apprehension.

Bail for Romero was set at $30,000.

INCIDENT:
Two Arrested for Residential Burglary
DATE/TIME:
Thursday, 12-18-08 at 0840 hours
LOCATION:
3400 block Dunkirk Drive, Oxnard
SUSPECT/S:
Sergio Ayala Guzman, 23 years, of Oxnard
Efran Parra, Jr., 21 years, of Oxnard
LOSS:
Broken window. No property taken.
PREPARED BY:
Commander Tom Chronister

DETAILS:

An alert caller notified Oxnard police this morning as two subjects were seen breaking into a neighboring home. Both suspects were taken into custody by Oxnard police as they attempted to flee the residence.

Oxnard police received a 9-1-1 call of a possible burglary in progress in the 3400 block of Dunkirk Drive. The caller reported seeing two subjects in the rear yard of a neighboring residence; they were then seen breaking a window to gain entry into the home. While inside, the two suspects took preliminary steps to remove a large flat-screen television from the residence.

Upon approach of responding officers, the two suspects fled the residence, jumping a rear yard wall, but were quickly taken into custody without further incident.

The vigilant neighbor prevented these suspects from removing any property from the home.

Detectives are conducting an investigation to determine if the pair is involved in additional burglaries in the area.

Both suspects were booked into the Ventura County Jail. Bail was set at $50,000.

An investigation is continuing.

INCIDENT:
245 PC Assault with a Deadly Weapon
DATE/TIME:
12/17/2008
1845 hours
LOCATION:
100 block of South Grant Ave
VICTIM/S:
42-year old male Oxnard resident (name withheld pending notification of family)
SUSPECT/S:
Unknown
PREPARED BY:
Detective Paul Knapp

DETAILS:

On 12/17/08 at about 6:45 pm the victim was sleeping in a parked vehicle in the 100 block of South Grant Ave. An unknown suspect battered the victim. The victim was left lying on the ground with head injuries.

When EMS arrived, the victim was not breathing and did not have a pulse. EMS revived him and transported the victim to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.

There were no witnesses to the incident. Residents in the area believe that the suspect is known to the victim.

An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Detective Paul Knapp at 385-7796.

Date:
Thursday, Dec 18, 6:30 pm
Location:
Ventura Church of Christ
5401 N Bryn Mawr, Ventura 93003

Details:

There has been a string of burglaries in the eastern part of Ventura lately, and a community meeting has been organized to discuss prevention and solutions with local law enforcement.

Early Saturday morning, a vehicle was set on fire. Arson is suspected in the incident, as a gas can was left near the vehicle.

The homeowners were home at the time, and through the vigilance of a local resident, they were able to escape without harm.

We cannot make out streets and home safer without the help of our community.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Ventura Police Department at (805) 339.4416.

Authorities are asking for assistance in finding a man believed to have robbed two Camarillo businesses.

Suspect is about 5'7' with a goatee and was wearing a distinct green, long sleeved shirt and dark, baggy shorts.
He was carrying a dark blue Nike duffel gym bag.

If you recognize this man, please contact Sheriff's Major Crimes unit at 805- 477-7000.

Photo from Ventura County Star

Link
>Police release photo, seek help in Camarillo robberies

December 11, 2008

INCIDENT:
664/187 P.C. ARREST
DATE/TIME:
12-10-08/1600 HOURS
LOCATION:
4400 BLOCK OF ANCHORAGE DRIVE
OXNARD, CA.
VICTIM/S:
17 year old juvenile
SUSPECT/S:
Sandoval, Vincent 18 years
PREPARED BY:
Detective Charles Buttell

DETAILS:

After a two week investigation Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Detectives arrested Vincent Sandoval (18 years of age) of Oxnard for Attempted Homicide.

The arrest occurred on 12-10-08 at approximately 1600 hours, in the 4400 block of Anchorage Street in Oxnard. Sandoval was arrested for stabbing a 17 year old victim in the 1100 block of South “M” Street in the City of Oxnard on 11-30-08.

Sandoval was booked into the Ventura County Main Jail on $500,000 bail.

Note from 805 Vigilantes:

We have received numerous emails from teens who still defend tagging as "art" and not "vandalism." Whether it is art or not is a moot point. The reason this is a crime is not because people are tagging, it is because they are tagging on private property or public property paid for by tax payers. Many taggers do not realize how expensive it is. Also, with shootings over tagging, it is becoming a dangerous form of art. If you feel that it is art, please feel free to tag your house and your own property, not someone else's.

INCIDENT:
Search Warrants and Arrests
DATE/TIME:
12/11/2008 0730 hours
LOCATION:
1454 South Victoria # 101, Oxnard
928 West Roderick Ave, Oxnard
388 Vanderbilt, Oxnard
363 Will Ave, El Rio
VICTIM/S:
City Of Oxnard
SUSPECT/S:
Thadius Taylor 19 year-old Oxnard resident
Adrian Hernandez 22 year-old Oxnard resident
Adam Troisi 24 year-old Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Terry Burr

DETAILS:

On 12-11-08 the Oxnard Police Departments Violent Crimes Unit served four separate search warrants throughout Oxnard and El Rio. These warrants were follow-up investigation on two tagging arrests on 11-23-08. During the early morning warrants graffiti investigators confiscated an estimated 200 cans of spray paint used to tag the city streets. There was additional paraphernalia including “slap tags, markers, and paint” seized by investigators.

Thadius Taylor and Adam Troisi were arrested for violating their probation terms that state they are not to possess graffiti paraphernalia, and their involvement in tagging throughout the city. Adrian Hernandez was arrested for his involvement in tagging within the city. All three were booked into Ventura County Jail for the above listed charges.

Graffiti is a growing problem throughout the City of Oxnard. It cost the city millions of dollars each year to remove the damage caused by tagging.

The attached photo shows the items seized during the raids.

INCIDENT:
Arrest of driver responsible for fatal vehicle collision
Murder / Burglary / Felony Hit and Run
DATE/TIME:
Monday, December 8, 2008,11:00 P.M.
CHARGES:
Homicide / Burglary / Felony Hit and Run
LOCATION OF ARREST:
San Diego
DRIVERS:
Bernardino Gijada 19 years of age
Resident of the City of Oxnard
PASSENGER:
Male juvenile 14 years of age – Suspect vehicle
VEHICLE:
Blue 1993 Honda Civic – Suspect vehicle
Grey 2003 Ford F-250 – Victim vehicle
PREPARED BY:
Senior Officer Humberto Jimenez

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit had been working around the clock in an effort to locate the driver responsible for the death of Theresa Virgen, who died as a result of a traffic collision on December 06, 2008, at Oxnard Boulevard and Sixth Street.

On Monday 08, 2008 the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit was able to identify the person responsible for the collision who fled the scene.

The investigation revealed that Bernardino Gijada, along with the fourteen year old juvenile, were committing an auto burglary in the public parking lot of the 600 block of south Oxnard Boulevard when they were interrupted by a private security guard who notified the police. Prior to the police arriving at the scene, Gijada and the juvenile fled in their vehicle, northbound Oxnard Boulevard at a high rate of speed with Gijada driving. Gijada failed to stop for a red signal light and collided with a Grey Ford F-250 pick-up truck, which was crossing Oxnard Boulevard westbound on Sixth Street.

The impact of the collision caused the Ford pick-up truck to flip and trap one of the four occupants of the vehicle. This passenger, later identified as Theresa Virgen, died at the scene. Two other occupants sustained injuries and were transported to St. Johns Regional Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the Ford pick-up truck, identified as Nicolas Rodriguez Virgen, sustained a broken neck and a broken left hand.

Gijada then fled from the scene. The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit received information that Gijada had fled to San Diego. He was staying with relatives where he was located and returned back to Oxnard for questioning.

Gijada was later arrested for Murder, Burglary and Felony Hit and Run.

The murder charges stem from the fatality of Theresa Virgen, while Gijada fled from the scene in commission of a felony offense.

The male juvenile, associating with Gijada, was also arrested for auto burglary and other charges are still pending.

Related Links
>Port Hueneme woman killed in traffic accident
>Driver in fatal hit-and-run was fleeing burglary scene, police say
> Suspect in fatal hit-and-run arrested

INCIDENT:
Fatal vehicle collision
DATE/TIME:
Saturday, December 6, 2008,11:00 P.M.
LOCATION:
Oxnard Boulevard and Sixth Street in the City of Oxnard
DRIVERS:
Nicolas Rodriguez Virgen 40 years of age
Resident of the City of Port Hueneme
PASSENGER FATALY INJURED
Theresa Virgen 41 years of age
Resident of the City of Port Hueneme
PASSENGER:
Male juvenile 9 years of age.
Female Juvenile 17 years of age.
VEHICLE:
Grey 2003 Ford F-250 Pick-up Truck.
DRIVER:
Hispanic Male in his 20’s Fled the scene.
PASSENGER:
Male juvenile 14 years of age
VEHICLE:
Blue 1993 Honda Civic.
PREPARED BY:
Senior Officer Humberto Jimenez

DETAILS:

On Saturday, December 6, 2008, at about 11:00 P.M., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to an injury collision at Oxnard Boulevard and Sixth Street.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the Hispanic male, who later fled the scene, was driving the Blue Honda, northbound on Oxnard Boulevard at a high rate of speed. The Blue Honda failed to stop for the red traffic signal at Oxnard Boulevard and Sixth Street and broadsided the Grey Ford F-250 pick-up truck. The impact of the collision caused the Grey Ford F-250 pick-up truck to flip and trapped one of the passengers inside the vehicle.

The juvenile male passenger of the Blue Honda sustained minor injuries.

The two juvenile passengers of the Grey Ford F-250 pick-up truck sustained injuries and were transported to St. Johns Regional Medical Center for treatment.
The driver of the Grey Ford F-250 pick-up truck identified as Nicolas Rodriguez Virgen sustained a broken neck and a broken left hand.

The female passenger of the Grey Ford F-250 pick-up truck, later identified as Theresa Virgen, died at the scene.

The Oxnard Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public. If you witnessed the collision or have any information regarding this collision please contact the Traffic Investigator, Senior Officer Humberto Jimenez at 805-385-7749.

An investigation is continuing.

Related Links
>Port Hueneme woman killed in traffic accident
>Driver in fatal hit-and-run was fleeing burglary scene, police say
> Suspect in fatal hit-and-run arrested

INCIDENT:
Arrest of Fugitive Christina Deleon
DATE/TIME:
12-04-2008
LOCATION:
Dallas Texas
VICTIM/S:
Gurmohinder Singh
SUSPECT/S:
Christina Deleon, 21 years, Oxnard Resident

PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Jim Seitz, Major Crimes Supervisor

DETAILS:

On 12-2008 at approximately 1100 hours, Investigators from the Oxnard Police Department received information that Christina Deleon had been taken into custody in Dallas Texas. Deleon was wanted as a result of a Grand Jury indictment last week for being an accessory in the August 16, 2008 murder of Gurmohinder Singh.

Authorities in Dallas were not contacted, however Ventura County Sheriff’s Warrants Division were able to confirm that Deleon had been taken into custody. The details leading to Deleon’s arrests are not known at this time. Deleon was considered a fugitive and had a $500,000 warrant issued for her arrest.

INCIDENT:
Search Warrant / Arrest for Obstructing a Police Officer
DATE/TIME:
12/02/2008, 1330 hours
LOCATION:
8 Calle la Sombra, Camarillo
SUSPECT/S:
Guerra, Crystal 22-year old Oxnard transient
Guerra, Veronica 28-year old Camarillo resident

PREPARED BY:
Detective Paul Knapp, 385-7650

DETAILS:

On 12/02/08, at about 1:30 pm, Detectives from the Oxnard Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit were serving a search warrant at a residence in the City of Camarillo. The warrant was in regard to a shooting that occurred at the A to Z Liquor Store in the city of Oxnard on 11/26/2008.

During the execution of the search warrant, Detectives observed Crystal and Veronica Guerra text messaging on a cellular phone. The cellular phone was confiscated pursuant to the search warrant and the messages were retrieved. It was found that the two females sent the messages warning the person of interest of the search warrant.

Crystal and Veronica Guerra were arrested for obstructing a police investigation.

An investigation is continuing and additional arrests are pending.

UPDATE: DeLeon has been arrested.

Arrest warrant for accessory to murder

Name: Christina DeLeon
Sex: Female Race: Hispanic
Age: 21 DOB: 25 May 1987
Height: 5ft 5in Weight: 130 lbs
Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown

Case: 2008046598

Details:

On December 1, 2008, the grand jury indicted the last person out of a group in the murder of Mr. Singh, the store owner who was gunned down in front of the US Bank. Christina DeLeon, who is only 21 is not yet behind bars.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Christina DeLeon, you can contact Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous!

Call: 1-800-222-TIPS
Text: CRIMES (274637) text "tip375" & your message
Online: TipSubmit.com

Related Link:

>http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/dec/02/six-indicted-singh-death-robbery/

INCIDENT:
187 PC Homicide
DATE/TIME:
12-01-2008 / 2040 hours
LOCATION:
800 Block S. Oxnard Blvd
VICTIM/S:
32 Year old male. Oxnard Resident. Name withheld pending notification.
SUSPECT/S:
Unknown
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Jim Seitz, Major Crimes Supervisor

DETAILS:

On 12-1-2008 at approximately 2040 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 800 block of S. Oxnard Blvd. Upon their arrival, they found the victim who suffered a gunshot wound to the torso. The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin, was transported to Saint Johns Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery. The victim died during surgery.

Detectives learned that the victim worked at a car dealership in the 800 block of S. Oxnard Blvd. The victim was leaving the business with his 10 year old son. As the two walked to their car they were confronted by a single suspect who ordered the two to the ground at gunpoint. The suspect demanded personal property from the victim. The victim complied with the suspects demands. The suspect subsequently shoots the victim and runs from the area. The victim’s 10 year old son was not harmed.

Detectives are asking for the publics help in solving this senseless crime.

If you have any information that may assist detectives, please contact Detective Adam Wittkins at 385-7649 or leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 982-7070

An investigation is continuing.

The next board meeting of Ventura County Crime Stoppers will be held at 8 AM, Thursday, 4 December at the Camarillo Police Station, 3701 Las Posas Rd.

Law enforcement, media, board members and prospective board members are all welcomed!

Links
VenturaCountyCrimeStoppers.com

December 12, 2009

A press conference will be held tomorrow morning (December 2) at 10:00 am at the office of District Attorney Greg Totten to announce significant developments in the case involving the homicide of Gurmohinder Singh of Oxnard.

Mr. Singh was murdered outside the U.S Bank on Saturday, August 16th, by Jeffrey Aguilar.

We will keep you updated on the information released during the press conference.

RELATED LINKS:
Video of suspect Jeffrey Aguilar being arrested

INCIDENT:
Carjacking
DATE/TIME:
November 29, 2008 / 1730 hours
LOCATION:
Ventura Rd and Second St
VICTIM/S:
Name(s) withheld
SUSPECT/S:
Omar Quintana (23), Oxnard

PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Mike Van Atta, 805.385.7650

DETAILS:

On 11-30-08 at approximately 1730 hours, Officer Roslynn Wilfert, of the Oxnard Police Department, observed suspicious activity at the corner of Ventura Rd. and Second St. As she approached to investigate, a vehicle fled the scene. Bystanders pointed frantically at the vehicle as it sped away. Wilfert followed the vehicle which was determined to be stolen by means of a carjacking. The vehicle attempted to evade Wilfert. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle was stopped and the driver arrested. A passenger in the vehicle fled on foot and remains at large.

The carjacking occurred when a bicycle struck the vehicle broadside as it was making a right turn from Ventura Rd to Second St. When the driver and passenger got out of the vehicle to check on the bicyclist, the two suspects approached and drove away in the vehicle. The bicyclist was uninjured and fled prior to police contact.

An investigation is continuing.