Ventura County Crime Blog

January 31, 2009

INCIDENT:
Stolen vehicle and kidnapping (Arrest)
DATE/TIME:
1/30/09 at approximately 10:25 PM
LOCATION:
700 block of Forrest Park Boulevard, Oxnard
VICTIM/S:
26 year-old Oxnard resident
1 year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S:
Tyrone Marshaw 29 years charged with 10851 (a) CVC taking a vehicle without owners consent, 207 (a) PC Kidnapping, and 273 a (a) PC Child endangerment.
WITNESS/ES:
N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE:
Victim’s vehicle recovered
LOSS:
N/A
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Terry Burr

DETAILS:

On 1/30/09 at approximately 2215 hours, Oxnard police officers were contacted reference a possible kidnap and stolen vehicle in the 700 block of Forrest Park Boulevard. The victim told police the suspect entered their vehicle and fled the area with the victim’s one year-old infant still in the vehicle.

All available Oxnard police officers, as well as the California Highway Patrol, the Ventura County Sherriff’s Department patrol and helicopter, the Port Hueneme Police Department and the Ventura Police department assisted with the search for the vehicle. Specially equipped police cars that can track stolen vehicles with “Lo Jack” were utilized.

After approximately 45 minutes of searching, the vehicle was located abandoned in a parking lot in the area of Market Street and Telephone Road in the City of Ventura.

The one year old child was taken into the Ross Department store by the suspect and left with store employees. Ventura Police officers arrived and took custody of the child until the parents arrived. The child was unharmed.

The suspect was last seen fleeing the area towards Telephone Road. At 0230 hours the Ventura Police Department detained a suspicious subject on Main and the 101 freeway. Investigators that viewed the video at the Ross store responded to Ventura and identified the suspect as the same person that had possibly stolen the vehicle.

The suspect was identified as Tyrone Marshaw an Oxnard resident. He was booked into the Ventura County jail for the above listed charges.


An investigation is continuing.

January 30, 2009

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance, if they have information on this assault please call Det. Baldwin at (805) 385-7688 or the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Stabbing)
DATE/TIME: 01/30/2009 6:39 PM
LOCATION: 200 Block of Cooper Rd, in alley
VICTIM/S: 45 year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S: Unknown
WITNESS/ES: None
SUSPECT VEHICLE: Unknown
LOSS: N/A
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Terry Burr

DETAILS:

On 1-30-09 at 6:39 PM Officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the alley of McKinley and Cooper Rd. Upon officers arrival they contacted the victim that was suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he is in critical condition.

It looks like the victim was on his bike in the alley of Cooper Rd when he was assaulted. Due to his injuries he was unable to speak to officers at the scene or hospital. It is unknown at this time if the victim was robbed. Officers located evidence at the scene that a struggle had taken place, but are unsure about the robbery.

An investigation is continuing.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance, if they have information on this assault please call Det. Baldwin at (805) 385-7688 or the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

January 29, 2009

INCIDENT:
211 P.C. Robbery
DATE/TIME:
1-29-09/2105 hours
LOCATION:
900 block South Ventura Road
VICTIM/S:
29-year old male
SUSPECT/S:
Noel Moises Razo, 29-year old Oxnard Resident
LOSS:
1-gold necklace, 1-gold bracelet, 1-black wallet, 1-watch
PREPARED BY:
K. Gormley

DETAILS:

On 1-29-09 at 2105 hours, the victim is selling books door-to-door in the area of the 900 block of S. Ventura Road in the City of Oxnard. The victim is talking with a potential buyer when he is surrounded by 6-7 Hispanic males.

Noel Moises Razo, approached the victim and grabbed a gold necklace from the victim’s neck. He also grabbed a gold bracelet from the victim’s wrist. Razo told the victim that they were robbing him and demanded the victim’s watch and wallet as well. Fearing for his safety the victim handed the items over.

Razo was later located by Police in the area and identified by the victim. Razo was booked into Ventura County Jail.

An investigation is continuing.

Ventura Police Department Introduces On-line Traffic Collision Report Retrieval System and New Records Operating Hours

January 29, 2009

The Ventura Police Department is pleased to announce the implementation of its new on-line traffic collision report retrieval system. Beginning February 2, 2009, individuals involved in a traffic collision and their insurance companies can obtain copies of traffic collision reports via the Internet. Collision reports involving special circumstances, named suspects in hit & runs collisions or fatalities will not be available on-line.

To obtain a report on-line a citizen can go to PoliceReports.US or to the departments web site at www.venturapd.org. Once on the web site the user must enter the police report number, date of the accident and the involved party’s last name. The report is then immediately displayed and available for print. This technology, designed by PoliceReports.US, allows the Ventura Police Department to operate more efficiently while providing enhanced customer service to the community. The cost of a traffic collision report will remain at $17.00.

Also, beginning February 2, 2009 the Ventura Police Department will be limiting the hours the Records Unit is open to the public to obtain police reports and other Records services.

The Records Unit will now be open from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Individuals with questions can contact Ventura Police Records at 805-339-4418.

On the web
>PoliceReports.US

January 28, 2009

INCIDENT:
Gang Related Arrests
DATE/TIME:
1/28/09 at 1120 hours
LOCATION:
200 block of Everest Street
VICTIM/S:
State of California
SUSPECT/S:
Juan Manuel Rosas, 22 years, of Oxnard
Joseph Michael Peralta, 18 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:
Commander Mike Adair


DETAILS:

On 1/28/09 at approximately 1120 hours, Oxnard Police Officer Ricky Vega was patrolling the Rose Park area of Oxnard when a white vehicle caught his attention. The vehicle was driving slowly towards a group of males standing near a house in the area. The officer recognized the occupants of the vehicle as gang members of a rival gang and proceeded to make a traffic stop on the vehicle. The vehicle made a sudden evasive turn onto another street and stopped.

As Officer Vega stopped behind the vehicle, the front passenger jumped out of the vehicle and ran. Officer Vega held the driver of the vehicle at gunpoint while maintaining a view of the fleeing passenger. As the passenger ran from the vehicle, he removed a handgun from his waistband and threw it to the ground.

Back-up officers arrived and assisted with arresting the driver, Juan Rosas. A short time later the passenger, Joseph Peralta was found a few blocks away and arrested. The gun was located and taken as evidence.

There is little doubt the actions of Officer Vega prevented a potential drive-by shooting.

Both suspects were booked into the Ventura County Jail.

Rosas is being held on a no-bail parole violation; Peralta is facing several charges including possession of a loaded firearm and criminal activity in the furtherance of a criminal street gang. His bail is set at $100,000.

An investigation is continuing.

January 28, 2009

Courtesy of ABC7.com

Watch the 90-min+ chase around LA of woman in moving truck come to end with footrace in Oxnard.

>Click here to watch
Alisha Nichole Mankin, 25, was sentenced to 180 days in jail, ordered to pay restitution, was placed on probation for 36 months, and had her driver's license revoked for one year.

She pleaded guilty to evading police (felony) and hit-and-run driving (misdemeanor).

January 28, 2009

INCIDENT:
Arrest made of Fatal Traffic Collision Suspect
DATE/TIME:
Tuesday, January 28, 2009 @ 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION:
Oxnard, California
SUSPECT:
Isaac Chavez, *19 years, Resident of the City of Oxnard
VICTIM:
Sherry Bernadette Anthony, 44 years, Resident of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:
Senior Officer Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator

DETAILS:

The Oxnard Police Department received several leads from the community regarding the sequence of events leading to the fatal traffic collision on Tuesday January 27, 2009 at Rice Avenue and Latigo Avenue. The Oxnard Police Department also received a video recording which contained the fatal traffic collision.

After review of all the information provided by the community and the video evidence, Mr. Isaac Chavez was arrested for felony vehicular manslaughter. Mr. Chavez was booked into the Ventura County Jail.

*It should be noted that the original press release indicated that Mr. Chavez was 39 years of age. Mr. Isaac Chavez is 19 years of age and is a resident of Oxnard.

Related Posts:
>Witnesses sought for fatal traffic collision

January 28, 2009

In response to the recent violence in the Lemonwood area the Oxnard Police Department will be deploying its Mobile Command Post (MCP) there tonight (Wednesday) at approximately 5:00 pm.

Between 25-30 officers will be in the area - creating a presence there, canvassing the neighborhood, asking for the public's help with the recent spate of violence there, and hopefully bringing a sense of calm to the residents.

January 28, 2009

The Port Hueneme Police Department will be hosting a community forum to discuss violence prevention, including efforts on juvenile crime prevention and current strategies that have been implemented.

Date: January 28, 2009
Time: 7pm
Location: Port Hueneme City Council Chambers, 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme
Contact: Crime Prevention Officer Maggie Federico (805) 986-6543

January 28, 2009

UPDATE: Victim has been identified as Ramiro Huerta of Oxnard.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have any information relating to this crime to notify Detective Mike Young at 385-7606 or leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 982-7070.

INCIDENT:
187 Homicide
DATE/TIME:
01-27-2009 / 1924 Hours
LOCATION:
2600 Block El Dorado, Oxnard
VICTIM/S:
Ramiro Huerta, 23 Years Old, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT/S:
Unknown
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Jim Seitz, Major Crimes Supervisor

DETAILS:

On 01-27-2009 at 7:24 pm, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were sent to a call of a shooting victim in the 2600 Block of El Dorado. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located the victim in the courtyard area of an apartment complex.

The victim, a 23 year old male, resident of Oxnard, had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel.

The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.

Investigators learned that the victim was walking home from a nearby convenience store at the time of the shooting. As he approached his apartment, the suspect appeared and shot the victim. It is unknown if the suspect was hiding from the victim as he approached.

It does appear that this crime was gang motivated based on statements made by the suspect prior to the shooting. Witnesses did not report seeing any vehicles leaving from the area. It is believed the suspect fled on foot.

An investigation is continuing.

Related Links:
>Gang Violence Claims Another Life
>Victim identified in fatal shooting

January 27, 2009

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 Maria Peña at 805-385-7750.

INCIDENT:
Fatal Traffic Collision
DATE/TIME:
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 6:31 A.M.
LOCATION:
Rice Avenue at Latigo Avenue
DRIVERS:
Isaac Chavez, 19 years, Resident of the City of Oxnard
Sherry Bernadette Anthony, 44 years, Resident of Oxnard
Romo Garcia Zenon, 41 years, Resident of Santa Paula
VEHICLE:
Black 2008 Toyota Tacoma
Deep Maroon 1996 Dodge Caravan
Yellow 1990 Ford Box Truck
PREPARED BY:
Senior Officer Maria Peña, Traffic Collision Investigator


DETAILS:

On Tuesday January 27, 2009 at about 6:31 A.M., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to an injury collision at the intersection of Rice Avenue and Latigo Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found that three vehicles had been involved in the collision.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Isaac Chavez, the driver of the black Toyota Tacoma, was traveling southbound on Rice Avenue towards Latigo Avenue. Sherry Bernadette Anthony, the driver of the Dodge Caravan, was stopped in the intersection waiting to make a left turn from northbound Rice Avenue to westbound Latigo Avenue. Romo Garcia Zenon, the driver of the Ford Box truck, was waiting to make a right turn from eastbound on Latigo Avenue to southbound Rice Avenue.

As Mr. Chavez approached the intersection, his light turned red. Mrs. Anthony then started to make her left turn. Mr. Chavez failed to stop for the red light, entered the intersection, and broadsided the Dodge Caravan. The impact of the Toyota into the Dodge caused both vehicles to collide into the Ford as it made its right turn.

Mr. Chavez was transported to St. John’s Hospital with a broken clavical and other minor injuries. Mr. Zenon was not injured as a result of the collision. Mrs. Anthony died at the scene of the collision as a result of her injures.

An investigation is continuing.

January 27, 2009

If you have any information about this crime, you can make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. If your information leads to an arrest, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Contact: Watch Commander, 805-339-4416.
Location: 4800 Block Telephone Rd.
Date/Time Occurred: January 26, 2009, 4:45 p.m.
Officer(s) Involved: Numerous Ventura Police Officers.
Victim(s): Male, 27 years of age, Santa Paula resident.
Suspect(s): Hispanic male, in his 20’s.
Report #: 09-1274.

Narrative:

On January 26, 2009, at 4:45 p.m., the victim parked his vehicle in the parking lot of a shopping center in the 4800 Block of Telephone Road.

He patronized one of the businesses in the center, returned to his car, and found the suspect sitting inside his vehicle rifling through his belongings. The victim confronted the suspect who got out of the car, punched the victim and ran off with the victim’s phone and other property.

The victim was not seriously injured and the suspect escaped.

January 25, 2009

Anyone with information about this shooting are asked to call Detective Jeff Long at (805) 486-6506 or the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

INCIDENT:
Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Shooting)
DATE/TIME:
January 25, 2009 at 8:40 p.m.
LOCATION:
Ventura Road in the area of Date Street
VICTIM/S:
25 year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S:
2 Hispanic males wearing dark polo shirts
SUSPECT VEHICLE:
None seen
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Terry Burr

DETAILS:

On January 25, 2009 at 8:40 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the area of Hemlock Street and Ventura Road. Upon officers’ arrival they contacted the victim on the frontage road of Ventura Road at Date Street.

The victim was suffering from at least gunshot wound. The victim was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he was rushed into surgery in serious condition.

During the investigation officers learned that the victim was walking home from the area of Channel Islands Blvd. and Ventura Road. He was confronted by two suspects. Both suspects remove handguns and discharged several rounds towards the victim.
Investigators do not know the motive for the shooting.

An investigation is continuing.

January 25, 2009

Investigators are requesting anyone with information on this incident please contact Detective Jeff Long at (805) 486-6506 or the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.


INCIDENT:
Attempted Homicide (Stabbing)
DATE/TIME:
1-25-09 at 2:07 AM
LOCATION:
Alley in the 300 block of West Hill Street
VICTIM/S:
16 year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S:
Suspect # 1 Hispanic male, black T-shirt and jeans.
Suspect # 2 Hispanic male, no further description.
SUSPECT VEHICLE:
White Honda Accord 4-door (Driven by Hispanic female, no further description)
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Terry Burr

DETAILS:

On 1-25-09 at 2:07 a.m. officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the alley near Benton Way and Hill Street. Upon officers’ arrival they located the victim suffering from several stab wounds to his chest. The victim was transported to St. John’s Regional Medical Center where he was rushed into emergency surgery. The victim is listed in critical condition.

Officers learned the victim and friends attempted to stop a robbery taking place in the alley.

It was then the victim was attacked and stabbed several times. Witnesses heard the group of attackers yell gang slogans during the incident.

Investigators have not located the first robbery victim as of yet.

An investigation is continuing.

January 24, 2009

INCIDENT:
211 P.C., Robbery Business
DATE/TIME:
1/24/09 at approximately 0714 hours
LOCATION:
Dollar Smart, 1460 Doris Avenue
VICTIM/S:
Business
SUSPECT/S:
Masked male wearing all dark clothing armed with a rifle or shotgun
WITNESS/ES:
N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE:
White or grey primer colored compact vehicle
LOSS:
Undisclosed amount of currency
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Terry Burr

DETAILS:

On 1/24/09 at approximately 0714 hours, Oxnard police officers responded to an armed robbery that occurred to the Dollar Smart business located at 1460 Doris Avenue.

Witnesses stated that an armed masked suspect dressed in all black clothing entered the business shortly after it opened and began demanding money from the employees. The suspect threatened employees and witnesses prior to fleeing with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect was last seen fleeing in a white or grey primer colored compact vehicle northbound on Ventura Road.

Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to contact Detective Paul Knapp at 385-7796 or the Violent Crimes Hotline at 982-7070.

An investigation is continuing.

January 24, 2009

Incident: Sobriety and Driver’s License Checkpoint
Date: January 23, 2009
Location: Pleasant Valley @ C St. / Ventura Rd.@ Seventh St.

Details:

The Oxnard Police Department Traffic Division conducted multiple Sobriety and Driver’s License checkpoints on January 23, 2009 from 6:00 P.M. to 01:00 A.M. The checkpoints were conducted at two different locations in Oxnard. Pleasant Valley @ C St. and Ventura Rd. @ Seventh St.

Officers screened 1872 motorists who passed through the checkpoints.

-7 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol
-48 drivers were issued citations for various drivers’ license violations.
-30 vehicles were towed and the owners of the vehicles will face a minimum release fee of $496.00. That fee does not include towing and storage fees.

The Oxnard Police Department will continue maximum D.U.I enforcement.

DUI checkpoints and Saturation Patrols are funded through a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

January 23, 2009

INCIDENT:
Armed Robbery
DATE/TIME:
January 23, 2009 at 0900 hours
LOCATION:
Samuel Avenue at Yucca Street
VICTIM/S:
Female, 19 years, of Oxnard
SUSPECT/S:
Morfin, Cameron (Male, 21 years, of Port Hueneme)
Mathews, Alice (Female, 20 years, of Oxnard)
LOSS:
$10.00
PREPARED BY:
Ronald Whitney, Sergeant

DETAILS

On 01-23-09 at about 0900 hours, officers were dispatched to Samuel Avenue at Yucca Street regarding an armed robbery that had just occurred. Victim told officers that she was robbed by a male and female of $10.00 while walking on Samuel near Yucca. She said the male was armed with a gun.

A resident about a block away from the incident telephoned the police and said a person was seen entering a neighbor’s yard.
Police dispatchers broadcast that information. Morfin was seen by officers walking in the neighborhood. He was detained.

Mathews was found hiding in a back yard near where Morfin was detained. Officers checking backyards located an unloaded sawed-off shotgun and a jacket that had been used in the robbery in a trash container. Both Morfin and Mathews were identified by the victim as having robbed her and they were arrested for robbery.

This incident points out the importance of people telephoning the police to report seemingly minor incidents.

If police had not received information about subjects entering back yards in the area, officers may not have located the suspects in this crime.

No injuries were reported.

Morfin and Mathews will be booked into the Ventura County Jail later this afternoon. Bail for armed robbery is $100,000.

An investigation is continuing.

January 23, 2009

January 23, 2009

Contact:  Watch Commander, 805-339-4416.
Location:  100 block Deanza Drive.
Date/Time Occurred:  January 22, 2009, 11:46 p.m.
Officer(s) Involved:  Numerous Ventura Police Officers.
Victim(s): Victim 1:  Male, 52 yrs, Ventura
Victim 2:  28 yrs, Ventura
Victim 3:  Male, 29 yrs, Ventura.
Suspect(s):  Suspect 1: Luis Miranda 21 yrs Ventura
Suspect 2:  Michael Borrello 22 yrs, Carpinteria
Suspect 3:  Robert Miranda 18 yrs, Ventura
Suspect 4:  Luis Rivera 22 yrs, Oxnard
Suspect 5:  Brandi Zamora 22 yrs, Oxnard
Suspect 6:  Monica Zarate 36 yrs, Ventura
Suspect 7:  Female Juvenile, 14 yrs
Suspect 8:  Male Juvenile 15 yrs.
Report #: 09-1076.

Narrative:
On the above date and time, Ventura Police Officers responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of Deanza Drive. When Officers arrived they located Victim 1: in the area with severe wounds to his body. Victim 2: was also located in the area with visible bruising and swelling to her face.

Officers located several suspects in the area and upon investigation determined that the suspects kicked and punched both Victim 1 and Victim 2 as they were on the ground. Victim 1 suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung. He was transported to CMH where he was treated for his wounds. The wounds do not appear to be life threatening.

During the disturbance one of the suspects (Borrello) forced his way into Victim # 3’s residence and upon doing so threatened him with a gun. Borrello was pushed out of the residence prior to Police arrival and taken into custody short distance from the scene. Victim 3 was not injured during the altercation.

All suspects were arrested for Assault with a deadly Weapon and Conspiracy. In addition, Borrello was arrested for 459 PC and Rivera for a parole violation. The adults were booked at VCJ and the juveniles were cited and released.

January 20, 2009


Ventura County Sheriff's Detectives are investigating a double homicide in Nyeland Acres near Oxnard.

Two bodies, a man [Julio Cesar Zavala] and woman, were found in the bedroom of a house in the 3700 block of Santa Clara Avenue approximately 8:30pm on Monday.

The unidentified man and woman had been shot to death. No other details were available.

Update:
Captain Ross Bonfiglio, spokesman for the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, reported that this incident is believed to be a murder-suicide. According to investigators, it is believed the man shot the woman before taking his own life.

The unidentified man was 30 years old, the woman was 27. Identities are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

This is the second murder-suicide in less than a week.

January 19, 2009

INCIDENT:
Fight Involving Gun – Suspect Arrested
DATE/TIME:
01/18/2009 @ 2127 hours
LOCATION:
1300 block of Commercial Avenue, Oxnard
VICTIM:
Male, 26 years, of Oxnard
SUSPECT/S:
Filiberto Mata, 19 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:
Officer Edward Idukas

DETAILS:

Oxnard police received a call of a large fight involving a knife in the 1300 block of Commercial Avenue on Sunday (January 18) night at 9:27 p.m. A total of ten Oxnard officers responded to this incident. Upon arrival, officers located a large group standing around an injured subject in the roadway with several unspent rounds of ammunition strewn about him. What officers quickly determined was that the injured party was the suspect in an assault with a deadly weapon, not the victim.

According to statements obtained by officers from parties on scene, Victim and Suspect Mata have had an ongoing feud of some type. Tonight, Suspect Mata walked to the residence of Victim and pulled out a small caliber handgun.

Due to either his inability to properly handle the weapon or his obviously drunken state, Suspect Mata pulled the loaded handgun from his waistband and pointed it at his intended victim, but Mata was unable to effectively deal with an apparent malfunction of the handgun and ejected several live rounds from the weapon onto the ground. Victim quickly disarmed Mata of his handgun.

Mata then pulled out a knife but Victim was also able to wrestle the knife away. During the knife disarming, Victim sustained a superficial cut to his hand from the knife blade. After this confrontation, Mata was restrained by a crowd of nearby residents who held the suspect until the arrival of police. Police quickly recovered the loaded handgun and knife used by Mata without incident.

During his detention by bystanders, Mata suffered several contusions to his face and head. He was treated for his injuries at Ventura County Medical Center and was later booked into the Ventura County Jail on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a loaded firearm and drawing/exhibiting a firearm in a threatening manner. His bail was set at $25,000.

Victim did not require medical treatment for his injury.

An investigation is continuing.

January 18, 2009


Contact: Watch Commander, 805-339-4416
Location: 100 Blk. El Medio St.
Date/Time Occurred: Janaury 17, 2009, 9:20 p.m.
Officer(s) Involved: Numerous Ventura Police Officers and Special Enforcement Team (SET).
Victim(s): 30 year old Male, Ventura Resident .
Suspect(s): Santos Barretto 18 yrs, Ventura & Erick Estrada 20 yrs, Ventura & 16 yr old Male Juvenile.
Report #: 09-814.

Narrative

On the above date and time, Ventura Police Officers responded to a call of a stabbing victim in the 100 blk. of El Medio St. Arriving Officers obtained a description of a vehicle that contained the suspects and notified other responding Officers.

The suspect vehicle was stopped in the area of Ventura Avenue and Main St. and the three suspects were taken into custody without incident. The victim sustained a single stab wound that punctured his lung. He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injury. The injury does not appear to be life threatening.

The Juvenile suspect was booked into Ventura County Juvenile Hall and the adults were booked at Ventura County Jail. All suspects were booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. This incident appears to be gang related.

January 18, 2009

The Port Hueneme Police Department will be hosting a community forum to discuss violence prevention, including efforts on juvenile crime prevention and current strategies that have been implemented.

Date: January 28, 2009
Time: 7pm
Location: Port Hueneme City Council Chambers
Contact: Crime Prevention Officer Maggie Federico (805) 986-6543

January 18, 2009

INCIDENT:
187 PC Homicide
DATE/TIME:
1-17-09 1958 hours
LOCATION:
2700 Block El Dorado Dr, Oxnard
VICTIM/S:
Alfredo Vargas, 28 year old male.
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Jim Seitz

DETAILS:

A 28 year old Oxnard man died from stab wounds he suffered while attending a birthday party being held in the 2700 block of El Dorado Ave.

On 1-17-2009 at approximately 8:00 pm, officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a fight with shots fired in the 2700 block of El Dorado Ave. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located two victims who had sustained stab wounds. A third victim showed up at the hospital an hour after the incident with a minor stab wound. [Alfredo Vargas] underwent emergency surgery and died at approximately 2:30 am on Sunday.

Investigators were told by witnesses that a birthday party was being held in the courtyard area of the apartment complex when a group of gang members ran into the party and began assaulting those in attendance. The suspects also fired shots into an apartment, however no one was hit. It does not appear that the victim or those attending the party are gang affiliated.

Police are asking anyone with information relating to the incident to contact Detective Mike Young at 385-7606, or you may leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at 982-7070.

January 17, 2009

Contact: Watch Commander, 805-339-4416
Location: 100 Blk. Forbes Ln.
Date/Time Occurred: January 16, 2009, 10:54 p.m.
Officer(s) Involved: Numerous Ventura Police Officers.
Victim(s): Bacilio Mendoza 23 yrs, Ventura Resident.
Suspect(s): Danny Ruiz 34 yrs, Ventura Resident.
Report #: 09-781.

On the above date and time, Ventura Police Officers responded to a disturbance in the 100 blk of Forbes Ln. As Officers were arriving on scene, gunshots could be heard in the area. A responding Officer observed Ruiz discarding a handgun and he was detained while Officers conducted an investigation into the shooting.

Officers investigating the incident learned that the Victim and Ruiz got into a fight and as a result Ruiz armed himself with a gun. Ruiz pointed the gun towards the victim and fired at him. The victim was not hit and was not injured. The gun was recovered at the scene.

Ruiz was booked into VCJ in reference to 245(a)(2)PC assault with a firearm.

January 18, 2009

INCIDENT:
245 PC Stabbing with Shots Fired
DATE/TIME:
1-17-09 1958 hours
LOCATION:
2700 Block of El Dorado
VICTIM/S:
28 year-old Oxnard resident (critical multiple stab wounds)
31 year-old Oxnard resident (serious stab wound to side)
28 year-old Oxnard resident (minor stab wound)
SUSPECT/S:
10 Hispanic male (NFD)
WITNESS/ES:
N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE:
Dark colored Pick-up
Silver or Tan compact
LOSS:
N/A
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Terry Burr

DETAILS:

On 1-17-09 at 1958 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a fight with shots fired in the 2700 block of El Dorado. When officer’s arrived they located two victims of a stabbing. The most serious victim was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center where he was taken into surgery.

The second victim was transported to Ventura County General Hospital and he is listed in stable condition. The third victim walked into the hospital an hour after the incident with a minor stab wound to his side.

As far as investigators can put together there was a birthday party in the courtyard of the apartments and during the party a group of gang members ran in and started assaulting the party goers. During the incident there was shots fired by the suspect/s into the apartments. No person was hit by gunfire.

As officers arrived they were told that several person/s were seen jumping the fence into the field east of the apartment/s.

A perimeter was established around the field with the assistance of several Ventura County Sheriff Units and Helicopter two persons were detained and later released.

It was determined the two were also at the party and when the shots were fired fled into the fields.

An investigation is continuing.

January 16, 2009

BMW 3 series 

January 16, 2009

INCIDENT:
245 P.C. - Gang Shooting
DATE/TIME:
1-15-09 at 2040 hours
LOCATION:
500 block East Yucca Street
VICTIM/S:
19 year-old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT/S:
2 H/M (NFD)
WITNESS/ES:
N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE:
White compact with tinted windows
LOSS:
N/A
PREPARED BY:
Sergeant Terry Burr

DETAILS:

On 1-15-09 at 2040 hours officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a shooting victim in the 500 block of East Yucca. Upon officer’s arrival they located the victim that was suffering from two gunshot wounds to his side and arm.

The victim was transported to St John’s Regional Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition.

During the investigation detectives learned that there was a verbal exchange between the victim and suspect/s.
The suspect/s had yelled possible gang slogans during the incident.

An investigation is continuing.

January 15, 2009

Please read this interesting article about the creative way Los Angeles decided to go after the gangs' and their money.

"We're sending a message to gang leaders across this city," said City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo at a press conference last month. 

UPDATE:
Suspect was found dead of an apparent suicide. Case is cleared.-Jan. 17, 2009

January 14, 2009

January 13, 2009

INCIDENT: 187 pc Homicide
DATE/TIME: 01-13-2009 6:20pm
LOCATION: 400 Block Gloria Ct, Oxnard
VICTIM/S: Michael Carillo, 18 years, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT/S: Unknown
PREPARED BY: Sergeant Jim Seitz, Major Crimes Supervisor

DETAILS:

On 01-13-2009 at approximately 1820 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were sent to a call in the 400 block of Gloria Court reference a “possible shooting victim”. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located the victim identified as 18 year old Michael Carillo lying in the parking lot area of Gloria Ct.

The victim had sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Several witnesses reported hearing a gunshot followed by what sounded like a vehicle leaving the area at a high rate of speed. The motive for the shooting and why the victim was targeted has not been determined. It is unknown at this time if the shooting was gang related.

Investigators are asking for the public's help with this investigation.

If anyone saw or has any information relating to the shooting, you are asked to contact Detective Erik Mora at (805) 385-7680 or leave a message on the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070.

January 12, 2009

INCIDENT: Meth Lab Discovered
DATE/TIME: 01/11/2009 @ 1809 hours
LOCATION: 3000 block of Circle Drive, Oxnard
SUSPECT/S: Jonathan Leonard Douglass, 33 years, of Oxnard
PREPARED BY: Commander Tom Chronister

DETAILS:

An anonymous call to police yesterday evening resulted in the discovery of a small-scale methamphetamine manufacturing laboratory and the arrest of a 33 year-old Oxnard man.

Oxnard police received a call Sunday shortly after 6:00 p.m. about a possible meth lab in a residence in the 3000 block of Circle Drive. Officers made entry into the home and discovered the small-scale lab in one of the bedrooms of a single-family dwelling.

Officers arrested Jonathan Leonard Douglass upon his return to the residence without incident.

Officers remained on scene until this morning when investigators with the California’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement arrived to dismantle the lab.

Douglass was booked into the Ventura County Jail on the following charges:

-Under the influence of a controlled substance
-Possession of narcotic paraphernalia
-Attempted manufacture of a controlled substance

Douglass remains in custody this evening with bail set at $50,000.

January, 12, 2009

Spotcrime.com features local maps, crime reports & classifications, and real-time interactive maps.

It will also send you a list of criminal activities within a 3 mile radius of your home.

If you don't already have a Neighborhood Watch program in your neighborhood, this crime map will motivate you to start one.

Be proactive, not reactive!

-805 Vigilantes & Staff

January 11, 2009

INCIDENT: Robbery
DATE/TIME: 1-10-09/10:51 P.M.
LOCATION: 7-11 at 1955 Patterson
VICTIM/S: 7-11 Store
SUSPECT/S:
Suspect 1
Hispanic/Male, 5’6 Heavy Build wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black shorts and white shoes. Was wearing a white bandana over face, black gloves and was in possession of a Short barreled shotgun.
Suspect 2
Hispanic/Male, 5’8 Medium Build wearing a black jacket, brown pants, black beanie and white shoes. He was wearing black gloves and had a dark blue or black bandana over face
PREPARED BY: DET. E. Baldwin

DETAILS:

On 1-10-09 at 2251 Hrs Officers responded to a Robbery that had just occurred at the 7-11 store located at 1955 Patterson.

Officers contacted the Victims and learned that two Hispanic males entered the business and one subject was in possession of short barreled shotgun.

This subject fired one round in to the ceiling and yelled for the clerk to give him the money. The second suspect pushed the second clerk towards the register and also demanded cash.

Both clerks handed over the cash drawers and the suspects fled the store on foot but appear to have been picked up in the alley by an awaiting vehicle.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective Ed Baldwin at 805-385-7688.

An investigation is continuing.

January 11, 2008

Three free workshops will be offered to assist parents in dealing with the power struggle between parents and their children.

“No I Won’t and You Can’t Make Me! — Effectively Dealing With Power Struggles,” will assist parents redirect power struggles, show effective ways in dealing with their child without yelling and instill a sense of responsibility in their children.

The workshop will also assist in helping preventing power struggles in the first place.

Location/Dates:

-January 12, 2009: Ventura
6:30pm-8:30pm
Blanche Reynolds School
450 Valmore

-January 14, 2009: Ojai
6:30pm-8:30pm
Matilija Junior High School
703 El Paseo Road

-January 20, 2009: Ojai
6:30pm-8:30pm
Monica Ros School
783 McNell Road

For more information, please click here.

On the web
>PositiveParenting.com

January 11, 2009

Contact: Watch Commander, 805-339-4416
Location: 5900 Telegraph Rd.
Date/Time Occurred: January 8, 2009, 8:30 a.m.
Officer(s) Involved: School Resource Officer MacLellan.
Victim(s): 14 yr old female.
Suspect(s): Adult white male, 30’s, 5’ -11”, /170 pounds, brown hair.
Report #: 09-340.

Narrative
On above date and time officers responded to the area of 5900 block of Telegraph Rd. on a report of a male subject approaching the victim as she was walking to school and asking her to get into a vehicle with him. The suspect was on foot and the victim did not see a vehicle belonging to the suspect. 

January 9, 2009

Contact: Watch Commander, 805-339-4416.
Location: 2875 Elba Drive.
Date/Time Occurred: January 9, 2009, 8:42 p.m.
Officer(s) Involved: Numerous Ventura Police Officers.
Victim(s): Victim 1: Darin Lewis, 18 yrs, Ventura Resident & Victim 2: Male Juvenile, Name Withheld.
Suspect(s): (4-5) Hispanic Males, possibly mid-late teens, all wearing black/white plaid shirts.
Report #: 09-424.

Narrative

On the above date and time, Ventura Police Officers responded to a call of a fight involving several subjects in the parking lot of Century Theaters located at 2875 Elba Drive.

When Officers arrived, both victims were found in the area and each was suffering from a single stab wound to the lower ribcage. The victims were transported to local hospitals where they were treated for their wound and released.

Officers searched the area for the suspects however they were not located. The suspects are outstanding and the investigation is continuing.

The Ventura Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation.

If you have any information about this crime, you can make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. If your information leads to an arrest, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

January 10, 2009

At approximately 5:30 this morning, 19 year old Ventura resident, Kristina Schulthies was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, after crashing into a tree and severely injuring her passenger.