Ventura County Crime Blog: June 2009

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Unsolved Murder: Mike Grair

On October 10, 2008, Michael Grair's body was found inside his white Cadillac Escalade behind a vacant commercial center he owned. The engine was still running. His murder has yet to be solved and his family is offering $100,000 for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the killer or killers.

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Ventura: Seeking Residential Garage Burglary Victims

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 0 Responses

June 26, 2009

Incident: Ventura Police Department Seeking Residential Garage Burglary Victims in an Effort to Return Stolen Property
Location: Portola Road, East to Saticoy Avenue, and South of the 126 Freeway within the City of Ventura
Date: Date of release: June 25, 2009. Date of incidents: May 1, 2009 to present.
Officer(s) Involved: Street Crimes Unit
Victim(s): Numerous
Report #: Multiple

Narrative:

The Ventura Police Department is currently seeking individuals who may have been victims of recent residential garage burglaries.

The burglaries have occurred since May 1, 2009 with the suspect targeting condominium and town-home complexes where garage door(s) had been left open. The specific area of the reported incidents is from Portola Road, East to Saticoy Avenue, and South of the 126 Freeway.

We are asking for the media’s help in further broadcasting this information to the community in an effort to return the unclaimed property to its rightful owner(s).

Members of the media should contact Detective Sergeant Glenn Utter at 805-207-8736. Members of the public who believe they have been a victim, and wish to claim their property, should contact Detective Corporal James Beautrow at 805-339-4428, or Detective Teddy Symonds at 805-339-4469.

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Ventura: Attempted Murder – Drive-By Shooting

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 0 Responses

June 26, 2009

Incident: Attempted Murder – Drive-By Shooting
Location: Si Se Puede and “S” Streets in the Community of Cabrillo Village
Date/Time Occurred: 6-25-09 @ 2235 hrs.
Officer(s) Involved: Numerous Patrol Officers and SET Detectives
Victim(s): Withheld at this time pending family notification and condition of victim
Suspect(s): Unknown
Report #:09-8564

Narrative:

On the above date and time, the victim was walking home from a friend’s house in the Community of Cabrillo Village in east Ventura. A vehicle with several occupants drove by and began shooting at the victim, hitting him several times. The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival.

The victim was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. The victim was in critical but stable condition and his wounds do not appear to be life threatening.

This shooting is believed to be gang related.

***NOTE: This shooting appears to be completely UNRELATED to the homicide that occurred on Ventura Avenue on 6-15-09***

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Any one with information is urged to call the Ventura Police Department at 477-3702, or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 385-TALK or 494-TALK. If your information leads to an arrest, you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Oxnard: Serious Injury Vehicle Collision

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 1 Response

June 26, 2009

INCIDENT:
Serious Injury Vehicle Collision
DATE/TIME:
Thursday , June 25, 2009 @ 11:50 p.m.
LOCATION:
1800 Block north “H” Street
DRIVER #1:
Una Maria Juarez Jr.,24 years, of Oxnard (major internal injuries)
PASSENGER #1:
Angel Quirarte, 31 years, of Oxnard (abrasions/ minor injuries)
VEHICLE #1:
Blue 2005 Chevrolet Silverado truck
PREPARED BY:
Senior Officer Brian Woolley

DETAILS:

On Thursday, June 25, 2009 at about 11:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to an injury collision in the 1800 block of north H Street. When officers arrived, they discovered only one vehicle was involved. Oxnard Fire Department and Gold Coast paramedics arrived on scene and had to use the Jaws of Life to extricate the driver of the vehicle.

Preliminary investigation indicates Una Juarez was driving the blue 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck southbound on “H” street with passenger Angel Quirarte. Juarez lost control of the truck, drove up the curb, and collided head-on with a large tree.

The driver of the Silverado (Juarez) was not wearing her seatbelt and sustained internal injuries. She was admitted to St. John’s Hospital where she underwent emergency surgery. Preliminary investigation revealed that alcohol might have been a factor in the cause of the crash. Passenger (Quirarte) sustained minor injuries due to the fact he was wearing his seatbelt.

The Oxnard Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance. If you witnessed the collision or have any additional information, please contact the traffic investigator, Senior Officer Brian Woolley, at 805-385-7749.

An investigation is continuing.

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Readers asked: What can we do about gang violence?

Reporter: Elidet Reyes 0 Responses

June 24, 2009

As promised during our “twitter chat” last week I have addressed the gang issue in Oxnard in the following article…these are my opinions and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Oxnard Police Department.-David Keith, Oxnard PD Spokesperson

During my twenty five years with the Oxnard Police Department I have fielded more questions about gangs than perhaps any other law enforcement related topic.

I certainly understand the concern people have about gangs – they do cause many problems within our communities and much of this negative behavior quickly catches the attention of our media. This spotlight provided by the media undoubtedly further fuels the fires of crime and violence.

The gang problem in Ventura County pales in comparison to the gang problems in Los Angeles. The gang problem here is different than the problem in L.A. – the problems in Ventura County tend to be turf based, essentially battles over neighborhoods, while the problems to the south are more often related to the sale of narcotics.

Gang life is a very difficult cycle to break.

It is not uncommon to have gang members brag about their gang lifestyles and how their fathers and other important male role models within their families played important roles in the gang. It is very difficult to break this cycle, and is certainly not one that can be turned around by law enforcement alone. Not every child is a gang member – in fact, the number of serious, crime committing gang members is less than 1% of our county’s population.

However, for a small handful of our youth the gangs are a way of life, a lifestyle that provides for their needs for love, acceptance and support. This is a shame – no one should have to belong to a gang to have these basic needs fulfilled.

I continue to be surprised by the attitude many have in our society that fixing our gang problems, or any other criminal behavior, is the responsibility of the police. I’m not trying to shirk our responsibility, but there is no way the police can fix this problem without help from everyone. Truly, everyone has a role, and in fact, a responsibility to fix this problem.

Parents need to be better parents, schools need to step up to the plate, churches need to help fill the gaps where families are faltering and neighbors need to lend a hand, instead of retreating into the privacy of their homes and closing the drapes.

The criminal justice system must provide a fair but strong response to criminal behavior, and the media must take more responsibility to report the news rather than sensationalize what’s happening in our communities.

In fact, as the spokesperson for OPD I have seen many, many cases where the media “lost interest” to some degree in an assault case or homicide when they learned it wasn’t “gang involved”….this points out the fact that oftentimes the gang related crimes receive more attention than other crimes – perhaps this results in increased fear among our residents and a growing perception by many that the gang problems are getting worse in our county.

When someone commits a crime there should be a price to pay and if he or she commits another crime the price to pay should be higher. If the crimes are violent in nature then the person should be removed from society. Yes, prisons are expensive but the price of having a criminal run loose on our streets is higher – both economically and from a human toll.

Clearly we need to address the problem sooner rather than later. The cure is difficult, expensive, and long in coming. But at some point we will need to make the commitment and get it done.

In Oxnard our approach is threefold – prevention, intervention and enforcement. Enforcement is very expensive, very effective short-term, but does not hold up very well for long period of times without the commitment of substantial funding.

Intervention is less effective in the short-term but can yield positive results over a period of time. Prevention is effective only over the long haul and can take years to really see the true impact of these programs. I believe you need all three to be effective and that has been our strategy in recent years.

Overall crime in Oxnard is down by more than 60% per capita since 1992 so our strategies have worked well but we are always looking to improve our efforts.

This past few years gang related homicides and serious gang assaults have actually fallen substantially in Oxnard. I believe this is as a result of our strategies mentioned above and the gang injunctions we were able to put into place a few years ago.

We also enjoy great support of our City Council who has given us the resources needed to tackle this problem.

Oxnard is certainly not alone in its fight against gang violence but we have made some pretty good strides – we need to continue with these efforts – and hopefully we will see much calmer and more peaceful times ahead.

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#OxnardPD Twitter Chat Recap

Reporter: Elidet Reyes 0 Responses

On June 16, 2009 Oxnard Police Department hosted a live online chat through twitter. You asked, they answered. Here is a recap of the questions and answers.

Community Questions

@shack072: Can we get speed bumps added to our street on Dunkirk? Like is there some form or something we can fill out? #OxnardPD

Answer: Ask for traffic engineering at 805.385.7600. You'll need to get a majority of neighbors to agree & discuss. #OxnardPD

@nomdecrayola: What special task forces do you have? #oxnardPD

Answer: We have a Gang Unit, Graffiti Detail, Youth Service Officers, Narcotics Unit, Sexuall Assault Unit, Major Crimes Unit & others #OxnardPD

@hawlkeye: What can we do about the vending on rice ave in between 5th & wooley? #OxnardPD

Answer: It is illegal & we've just recently stepped up our enforcement of it. I'll tell traffic division to address this. You can also report it. #OxnardPD

@cmarquez805 #oxnardpd who's been a cop the longest?

Answer: Sergeant Bob Camarillo, who's been here 31 years! #OxnardPD

@805CROCK: Need to stop cars from going thru the Chevron gas station to beat 5 points trafic light. #OxnardPD

Answer: Technically, it's not illegal. The gas station would have to control it if they wanted to. #OxnardPD

@16Phoenix: Does oxnard have any programs like thousand oaks DART or CERT? #OxnardPD

Yes, and Oxnard just actually finished a free month long CERT training. It is run by the Oxnard Fire Department 805.385.7702 #OxnardPD

How often do you do your Straight to You webcasts? via email #OxnardPD

Answer: We do them as often as necessary - any major incidents we usually do one...so far, since 2007 we've done nearly 200 of them.

Ox has a loud music ord. Why allow lrg amplified boxes in vehicles which rattle my windows in every 3-5 vehicles that pass #OxnardPD

Answer: The vehicle code allows us to cite for amplified sound, anything that can be heard over 50 ft so call us when it happens. #OxnardPD

Gang injunction and activity

Click here for a more detailed response to these questions, answered by Oxnard PD Spokesperson, David Keith.

@nomdecrayola: Do you feel the gang injunction has reduced gang activity and would you recommend it to other cities in our county? #OxnardPD

Answer: Absolutely. Following the injuction, gang violence dropped nearly 75%. It ebbs & flows a bit now, & other cities should do it. #OxnardPD

@nomdecrayola: I understand the police are here to protect, but what are the police doing to prevent gang violence? #OxnardPD
&
@princess8274 it seems as if gang violence has gone up. Why? Are u guys doing anything about this?What can we do to help?

Answer:Gang violence is a hot topic & needs more space. I will write a more detailed report for the Crime Blog to follow up on this Q. #OxnardPD

@nomdecrayola: What is the most important thing a community can do to reduce gang violence? (education, police, social services, jobs) #OxnardPD

Answer: Wilingness for people to report what they know & see to police(remain anonymous), stable home life, & community involvement #OxnardPD

Crimes

@rescuenerds: @805CrimeBlog What's the latest on the child abductor arrested in May? #OxnardPD

Answer: He is in custody, despite an attempted jail break last week. He's looking at 25 to life. #OxnardPD

@rescuenerds: @805CrimeBlog What can you tell us about the two recent Faria Beach stabbings? Are they related? Any possible suspects? #OxnardPD

Answer: Neither case is in oxnard, but I have spoken to VPD and VSCO and I know they are working nite and day on those cases. #OxnardPD

@16Phoenix How much time would the vandals serve if caught? #OxnardPD

It's up to a judge depending on past offenses, etc. but the penalties are getting much stiffer now than in years past. #OxnardPD

@TheKK: How are foreclosures affecting #OxnardPD ? Do they present any challenges in terms of vandalism, law enforcement time or costs to the city?

Answer: Yes. Vandals are partying in foreclosed homes & destroying property. Please report if you see this going on in empty homes. #OxnardPD

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Oxnard: Injury Traffic Collision

Reporter: Elidet Reyes 0 Responses

June 23, 209

INCIDENT:
Injury traffic collision
DATE/TIME:
Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 6:35 P.M.
LOCATION:
1600 West Fifth Street.
DRIVER:
Ryan Soliz, 19 years of age.
Resident of the City of Oxnard
VEHICLE:
Grey 2007, Nissan, Versa.
DRIVER:
Michelle Renee Aguilar, 49 years of age.
Resident of the City of Oxnard
PASSENGER:
Male juvenile 10 years of age
VEHICLE:
Grey 2003, Honda, CRV, SUV.
PREPARED BY:
Senior Officer Humberto Jimenez

DETAILS:

On Monday, June 22, 2009, at about 6:36 P.M.., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the 1600 block of West Fifth Street, after receiving a call of an injury head on collision.

Upon arrival, officers found the grey Nissan, which was driven by Ryan Soliz, facing westbound in the middle of the street on Fifth Street. The grey Honda SUV, which was being driven Michelle Aguilar, was facing eastbound on Fifth Street. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the Nissan had experienced a medical episode and “Blacked out” and turn left directly in the path of the Honda which was eastbound on Fifth Street.

A 10 year old passenger in the Honda was sitting in the rear seat, was not wearing his seatbelt and suffered serious head injuries and a broken left femur. There were three other occupants in the Honda which were wearing their seatbelts and only sustained minor injuries. The Oxnard Fire Department and Gold Coast Ambulance responded to the scene and administered advance life support care to the seriously injured passenger.

All parties were transported to St. Johns Hospital. The ten year old male was later transported to Los Angeles Children’s hospital for further treatment.

An investigation is continuing.

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Ventura: Fatal Traffic Collision Occurring During a Speed Contest

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 0 Responses

June 21, 2009

Contact: Watch Commander, 805-339-4416
Location: S/B Victoria Ave at Avocet Dr.
Date/Time Occurred: June 20, 2009, 6:35 p.m.
Officer(s) Involved: Patrol Officers and Traffic Investigator, Officer Brown.
Suspect(s): Travis Lee, 27 years, and, Robert Florine, 52 years.

Narrative:

On June 20, 2009, at 6:35 p.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle down at the intersection of Victoria Av and Avocet Dr. The driver of the motorcycle, Travis Lee, was unresponsive at the scene. Lee was transported to VCMC where he was pronounced dead at 8:00 p.m.

Patrol officers determined that Lee was involved in a speed contest with a red Corvette driven by Robert Florine. Lee and Florine were racing between intersections southbound on Victoria Avenue according to witnesses. At the intersection of Avocet, Lee was facing a red light and attempted to stop. Lee lost control of his motorcycle and slid into the side of a SUV that was westbound through the intersection. Ventura Police Traffic responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

The driver of the Corvette, Robert Florine, was arrested for being involved in a speed contest. He was cited and released. The violation is a misdemeanor.

Any additional witnesses to this event are encouraged to contact Officer Mike Brown at 805-339-4400 x1237.

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Oxnard PD: Channel Islands Challenge Explorer Competition

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 0 Responses

June 20, 2009

DETAILS:

On Thursday June 18, 2009 the Channel Islands Challenge law enforcement explorer competition began in Oxnard. The three day long event hosted by the Oxnard Police Department’s Explorer Post 9286 is in its sixth year and has grown substantially every year.

This year, the event drew 28 different law enforcement explorer posts from as far away as Honolulu Hawaii and a total of 380 participants. Most agencies came from the Southern California area and each post had between 5 and 16 competitors, plus the advisors for each team.

The law enforcement explorer program is a branch of the Boy Scouts of America’s Learning for Life program. Explorers are between the ages of 14 and 21, maintain a 2.0 grade point average and have no criminal record. The program is designed to help youth gain insight into a variety of career activities in law enforcement through experiential learning with hands-on activities that promote growth and development for adolescent youth.

Participants in this year’s competition took part in twelve different events which tested athletic ability, law enforcement technical knowledge, and team work. Some of the most challenging tasks involved a hostage rescue scenario and a bus assault rescue. A new event added to the competition was a computerized “shoot, don’t shoot” scenario, which tested the explorers’ abilities and decision making under stressful situations.

There will also be other events such as vehicle search, domestic violence, building search, hostage rescue, active shooter, tug of war, bicycle course, a 5K race, as well as a drill and formation marching competition on the final day.

All the money raised during the event is used for educational trips, to purchase equipment and training for the Oxnard Explorer Post.

The weekend had many interesting events will be taking place at Oxnard High School. The events will lasted all day and were free to the public.

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Ventura: Residential Burglaries

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 0 Responses

June 20, 2009

Contact: Watch Commander, 805-339-4416.
Location: East Ventura.
Date/Time Occurred: Over the past two weeks.
Officer(s) Involved: Street Crimes Unit.
Victim(s): Several.
Suspect(s): Unknown.

Narrative

The Ventura Police Department is investigating several residential burglaries, which have recently occurred in the East Ventura area, between Kimball Rd. and Wells Rd. There have been approximately 12 residential burglaries and 6 vehicle burglaries in the past 14 days. The residential burglaries are occurring on weekdays, during daytime hours. In most cases the suspects are entering through unlocked doors and windows.

If you see any suspicious activity please call 911 immediately. Ventura Police Street Crimes Detectives are investigating the cases and ask anyone with information to call Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Residents should be vigilant in ensuring their doors and windows are locked and proper crime prevention measures are taken.

For tips and suggestions please visit the Ventura Police Department’s website:

>Crime Prevention Tips

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Ventura: Arrests of Identity Theft Suspects

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 0 Responses

June 20, 2009

Contact: Watch Commander, 805-339-4416.
Location: 5000 block of Norway Dr. Ventura.
Date/Time Occurred: June 18, 2009, 10:30 a.m.
Officer(s) Involved: Detectives from the Ventura Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department and US Postal Inspector.
Victim(s): Numerous citizens and Businesses in Ventura and Los Angeles County.
Suspect(s):

Suspect #1: Jacob Degrande, 39 yrs.

Suspect #2: Krystine Degrande, 39 yrs. Both of Ventura.
Report #: 09-6103.

Narrative
During the past several weeks Detectives from the Ventura Police Department, Detectives from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office (Ojai Station) and investigators from the US Postal Inspectors Office, conducted an investigation into ongoing identity theft and check fraud. Subsequent to that investigation, a search warrant was served at the residence of Jacob and Krystine Degrande in Ventura.

During the search, Detectives located evidence of the Degrandes involvement in identity theft and related crimes. Detectives seized counterfeit checks and identification, gift cards purchased with fraudulent checks, stolen mail and other documents containing personal information of numerous victims, items used to produce the counterfeit documents, and a small quantity of methamphetamine. Detectives also recovered property, believed to have been purchased using the counterfeit checks and fraudulently obtained gift cards. The property included a Dune Buggy, Living room furniture, several laptop computers, power tools, a big screen TV and other electronics.

Jacob and Krystine Degrande were both arrested and booked at the Ventura County Jail on numerous felony charges related to Identity Theft, Check Fraud and Possession of Stolen Property. The investigation is ongoing with additional charges expected. The Degrandes were arrested for the same type of charges in 2000.

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Oxnard: Robbery: Business

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 0 Responses

June 18, 2009

INCIDENT:
Robbery Business
DATE/TIME:
6-18-09/0630 hours
LOCATION:
La Bodega 436 Colonia Road
VICTIM/S:
La Bodega
SUSPECT/S:
H/M 24 yrs, 5’5, medium build wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and a dark bandana over his face
WITNESS/ES:
None
SUSPECT VEHICLE:
No Vehicle seen
LOSS:
Approximately $300 Cash
PREPARED BY:
Detective Baldwin

DETAILS:

On 6-18-09 at approximately 6:30 a.m. a Hispanic male, approximately 24 years old entered the La Bodega business located at 436 Colonia Road in the City of Oxnard. This suspect was approximately 5’5, medium build, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and a dark colored bandana over his face.

The suspect was in possession of a Knife and a Semi-Automatic Handgun. The suspect demanded cash from the store clerk. The suspect took approximately $300 in cash from the store. The suspect then fled the area on foot.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has information regarding this crime is asked to please call the Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes hotline at 805-982-7070 or Detective Baldwin at 805-385-7688.

An investigation is continuing.

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Oxnard PD's Twitter chat on KTLA, Channel 5

Reporter: Elidet Reyes 0 Responses

June 17, 2009

Yesterday, KTLA's Elizabeth Espinosa dropped by to cover Oxnard PD's first twitter chat. We will be posting a recap of the chat in a few days, following up on the gang injunction and other topics discussed on the chat.

For a view of the chat, click here.

Check out the video below, with an interview with Chief of Police John Crombach, with appearances by David Keith, OPD Spokesperson, and myself. Pictures of the event will also be posted soon.

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Ventura: Assault with a deadly weapon

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 0 Responses

June 17, 2009

Incident: Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon
Location: Plaza Park 600 E Santa Clara
Date/Time Occurred: 6-17-09, 0027 hrs
Officer(s) Involved: Patrol Officers
Victim(s): Francis Hession 59 yrs, Ventura Resident
Suspect(s): Russell Lamb 47 yrs, Ventura Resident
Report #: 09-8127

Narrative:

On the above date and time, officers responded to an injured subject at Plaza Park. The victim Francis Hession was sleeping in the park when the suspect Russell Lamb awakened him. Lamb was kneeling over Hession and the two men were involved in a dispute over a case of mistaken identity. Lamb then stood up and kicked Hession in the face while he was still lying on the ground. Lamb was wearing a pair of pointed toe cowboy boots when he kicked Hession. He sustained a serious injury to his forehead and eye socket as a result of being kicked.

Hession was taken to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment; he is currently listed in stable condition.

Lamb was caught a few blocks away from the park and was taken into custody without incident. He was booked at the Ventura County Jail for an assault with a deadly weapon.

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.

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Ventura: Assault with deadly weapon & battery on a police officer

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 0 Responses

June 17, 2009

Incident: Assault w/ Deadly Weapon & Battery on a Police Officer
Location: 257 Flint Ave
Date/Time Occurred: 6-16-09/ 2030 hrs
Officer(s) Involved: Patrol
Victim(s): Victor Renteria 23 yrs, Ventura Resident
Suspect(s): Carlos Renteria 21 yrs, Ventura Resident
Report #: 09-8120
Narrative:

On the above date and time, officers responded to the fire station on Ventura Ave regarding an injured subject. The officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim Victor Renteria, who had a severe laceration on his ring finger. Victor told the officers he was attacked on the bike path near Stanley Ave and his skateboard was stolen. Victor was taken to the Ventura County Medical Center for treatment. During the interview, Victor made several inconsistent statements and changed his initial story several times.

Officers investigating this crime went to the victim’s home and contacted his brother Carlos Renteria. The officers noticed Carlos was injured and that his injuries were consistent with someone who had been involved in a fight. Carlos was also intoxicated and very belligerent. He attempted to push past one of the officers at the front door of the residence after being advised to stay inside the house. When Carlos failed to get past, he then attacked the officer. The officer defended himself and placed Carlos under arrest. The officer was not injured from the assault.

The officers continued their investigation and discovered evidence that implicated Carlos as his brother’s attacker. Carlos and Victor were involved in a fight inside their home, and Carlos armed himself with a knife. Carlos cut Victor’s finger during the fight. Victor admitted he lied to the police to protect his brother.

Carlos Renteria was placed under arrest and lodged at the Ventura County Jail for an assault with a deadly weapon, and battery on a police officer. Victor Renteria was placed under arrest for filing a false police report, but was allowed to remain at the hospital since his injury required surgery.

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Ventura: Fatal drive by shooting: Miguel Parra

Reporter: Ellen Rodriguez 0 Responses

June 16, 2009

Incident: Fatal Drive-by Shooting
Location: 100 Block of West Barnett St
Date/Time Occurred: 06-15-09 2245 hrs
Officer(s) Involved: Patrol, Detectives
Victim(s): Miguel Parra 23 yrs Ventura Resident
Suspect(s): Unknown
Report #: 09-8042

Narrative:

On June 15th at about 2245 hours the Ventura Police Department responded to a shooting victim in the 900 block of Ventura Av. The victim, Parra, was transported to VCMC for multiple gun shot wounds.

Ventura Police Detectives responded and determined the victim, Parra, was walking westbound on Barnett St. A vehicle approached and the occupants began to shoot at Parra striking him several times.

Parra went for help at a nearby business where medical aid was summoned. Parra was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

At this time it is unknown if this is gang related.

This investigation is continuing and the public is urged to contact the Ventura Police Department if they have information about this crime or they can make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. If the information leads to an arrest, they could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Less than half an hour later, there was as shooting in Oxnard. In both cases, the suspects remain at large.

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Ventura: Seeking Residential Garage Burglary Victims

Ventura: Attempted Murder – Drive-By Shooting

Oxnard: Serious Injury Vehicle Collision

Readers asked: What can we do about gang violence?

#OxnardPD Twitter Chat Recap

Oxnard: Injury Traffic Collision

Ventura: Fatal Traffic Collision Occurring During a Speed Contest

Oxnard PD: Channel Islands Challenge Explorer Competition

Ventura: Residential Burglaries

Ventura: Arrests of Identity Theft Suspects

Oxnard: Robbery: Business

Oxnard PD's Twitter chat on KTLA, Channel 5

Ventura: Assault with a deadly weapon

Ventura: Assault with deadly weapon & battery on a police officer

Ventura: Fatal drive by shooting: Miguel Parra

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