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A man suspected of killing a local businessman outside an Oxnard bank nine days ago and then shooting at police Saturday was arrested today in Carpinteria, authorities said.
Jeffrey Aguilar, 22, of Oxnard was arrested about 8 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in the 5600 block of Carpinteria Avenue, police said.
Oxnard police recently identified Aguilar as a suspect in the killing of Gurmohinder Singh, 55, of Oxnard. Singh was shot dead outside the US Bank at 2385 N. Oxnard Blvd. on Aug. 16.
Oxnard detectives developed leads indicating Aguilar was staying at the Holiday Inn, Assistant Police Chief Jason Benites said today. A SWAT team from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest, Benites said, with federal marshals assisting.
Aguilar surrendered without incident, Benites said. No shots were fired, and no one was injured today, he said.
“We were anticipating that he would resist arrest. Fortunately for us and for him, that wasn’t the case,” Benites said. “It was the best-case scenario.”
Singh had just left the bank on Aug. 16 after making a withdrawal when a man shot him multiple times in the chest and took cash from his hands. He died at the scene.
Family members said he probably had withdrawn a significant amount of cash. Singh owned several local convenience stores along with his cousins.
A security camera captured an image of the shooter. On Saturday morning, police spotted Aguilar driving in Oxnard and they tried to stop him, authorities said. Aguilar and the officers fired gunshots that hit each other’s vehicle, but nobody was injured, Benites said. Meanwhile, Aguilar escaped, police said.
Citing an ongoing investigation, Benites declined to discuss many specifics of the case, including whether Singh knew Aguilar, whether a weapon or money were recovered during Aguilar’s arrest, and whether anyone will receive a $21,000 award offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Singh’s killer.
“There’s still a lot more work to do on this case,” Benites said. “Our detectives have literally been at battle stations for the past week.
“I cannot speak highly enough of the effort that our investigators have put forth on this. They’ve literally been working around the clock since the morning of the 16th,” he said.
Aguilar was booked today into Ventura County Jail on suspicion of murder and robbery. He is not eligible for bail, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. He is scheduled to appear Tuesday morning in Superior Court.
Oxnard police alleged that Aguilar is a gang member. He was served with the gang injunction against the Colonia Chiques in April 2007, according to Ventura County Superior Court records. He also was convicted in 2007 of misdemeanor possession of false identification and has several traffic violations on his record, court records show.
One of Singh’s cousins, Nirmal Singh, said he and his family are thankful that police have caught a suspect, but the arrest cannot assuage their grief.
“We have a little, little relief,” he said. “Our cousin — he is gone and he will never come back.”
Relatives said they still did not understand why Singh was apparently shot without warning.
“We still don’t know why he killed him,” Nirmal said of the killer. “We are just heartbroken.”
Staff writer Raul Hernandez contributed to this report.
Posted by camarillomomma on August 25, 2008 at 9:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Good Job OPD, I knew he would be caught! Now we'll wait to hear the info on the case/hearing!
Posted by venturadude on August 25, 2008 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Great news on a Monday morning.
Posted by grammadee on August 25, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank goodness. One less scum bag on the streets. Way to go!
Posted by N_Cash on August 25, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations, Oxnard PD. Well done! Jeffrey Aguilar -- San Quentin, here you come! Get the needle ready!
Posted by BeaHappi on August 25, 2008 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I knew they'd catch him. In fact I was just typing that very comment on the first story.
Way to go law enforcement! One very dangerous bad guy off the streets.
Posted by Angelmama on August 25, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
WAY TO GOOOOOOOO!!
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 9:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congradulations OPD, you go team (POM POMS shakin), i'm so happy, so so happy.
Bea, lets get our pom poms out for the OPD
i'm ready for the update!!
Posted by NowHearThis on August 25, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Death Penalty.
Posted by catlover on August 25, 2008 at 9:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
YAHOO. Way to go OPD, great job. Knew it was only a matter of time. How egotistical of this KILLER to think he could stay in area and not get caught.
Posted by patrickbateman on August 25, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
See I knew "Jeffrey" would get caught I guess he didn't go to Mexico like people were saying. I bet he doesn't even know where it is.
Posted by BeaHappi on August 25, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
opns...pom poms are out and waving!
Camdad...I'm surprised he was taken alive too. Truthfully, kind of disappointed...now there's the trial, sentencing, and us footing the bill for this loser in prison.
Posted by mac_tire_224 on August 25, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Awesome!
Posted by BeaHappi on August 25, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Here is Chief Crombach's email address:
chief@oxnardpd.org
I'm sure he'd appreciate positive messages.
Posted by bugmenot on August 25, 2008 at 9:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
shooting on police? wuuuut? must have missed something...
Posted by christafrankmiller on August 25, 2008 at 9:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
thank god and thank you opd!!! whew!! what a relief!! thankfully noone else was injured or killed!!
Posted by highriseray1 on August 25, 2008 at 9:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
can the star get a pic of this dude and post it?
Posted by luv2sail on August 25, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hopefully when they transport him back here they will pull over and let him run so someone can end this guys miserable life
Posted by lilmiss_sunshine on August 25, 2008 at 10:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am actually very happy they caught him!!
He is my age, and I feel like we both are so young and have our whole life ahead of us, but for someone to be so cruel && brutal so young, i feel sorry for him.
Posted by BeaHappi on August 25, 2008 at 10:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
There are more details and a picture of him on a related story, also on-line.
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 10:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Bea - can you provide a link
Posted by ireadthenews on August 25, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope the family will find some comfort knowing this guy has been caught. Justice will be served and he'll burn....
Posted by brwnbear on August 25, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Good Job Opd and everyone involved
Posted by brwnbear on August 25, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
lilmiss he brought it upon himself,
Posted by clementine on August 25, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Obviously this dude is brain dead - otherwise he wouldn't have committed such a heinous crime - in broad daylight - with many cameras taking his photo. Killing a human being for a few bucks. What was he thinking? Now, he'll have 60 yrs of sitting behind bars like an animal to think about what he did. Unless - another animal in jail will put him out of his suffering. Lock him up & leave a loaded gun next to him --- maybe he'll finish the job.
Posted by latina79 on August 25, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Was it OPD that caught him or SBPD? Santa barbara is my home town and would be proud to know that they did the job :)
May the family find peace now.
Posted by mac_tire_224 on August 25, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
opns I can't get it to hyperlink, Sorry
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news...
Posted by mac_tire_224 on August 25, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Oops it did it itself duh.
Posted by archtmf on August 25, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
These guys are the biggest cowards on the planet. The reason he was taken alive is because he's a loser coward who was too p***y to go out in a blaze of glory.
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
mac_tire_224 - i have this link, i guess Bea was answeering another question.
Oh and to the other Scums: the OPD is HOT Hot HOT, your next, you will be found, one way or another, got that, your days are numbered.
N-Cash - darn you - you pulled one over me. LOL
Posted by brwnbear on August 25, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
latina79 @ least they caught him.
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
lilmiss_sunshine - Actually? Wow, brilliant, because he's close to your age? or what? That was a mixed comment. Clarify please so that i can understand.
Thank You.
Posted by BeaHappi on August 25, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
opns...I was referring to the early story that showed his picture and talked about him shooting at police.
The sad thing about gangs to me is that these guys feel this is the best option. That lying, stealing, killing, injuring, doing drugs, selling drugs, etc. is their best option in life.
It's pathetic. And even more sad...they have kids and bring them up in the gang lifestyle. Breeding future generations of bad guys. Nice, real nice.
Posted by lilmiss_sunshine on August 25, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Too all you people who do not understand, all i meant to say is, he has just wasted his life for nothing. I am very glad they caught him, and he DESERVES to be put away.
I feel sorry that he did not treasure his life enough not to go down the path he did and now left his kid to deal with a deadbeat father!!
In no way shape or form did i mean i ACTUALLY FELT SORRY FOR HIM.
Posted by whatever on August 25, 2008 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Where is his family and friends defending him? The ones to tell us that we don't know what we are talking about and he is a good and honest boy. I hope this scum rots in prison and they haul away all his helpers that have hidden him this past week.
Posted by stave1 on August 25, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
YES!!!!You go Oxnard PD, Santa Barbara Sheriffs Dept. Way to go.....
Posted by mtnbkr on August 25, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Too bad he's not in the morgue
Posted by BeaHappi on August 25, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
lilmiss_sunshine...I agree; it's too bad he decided to waste his life. Especially because it resulted in an innocent man's death.
Posted by philster662002 on August 25, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
First things first, Great job to all law enforcement agencies involved in capturing the perp. Now lets waterboard, sleep deprivate, and pull off all his fingernails so that I know my hard earned tax dollars aren't going to waste for housing him for the rest of his pathetic life.
Posted by N_Cash on August 25, 2008 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
whatever said: "Where is his family and friends defending him? The ones to tell us that we don't know what we are talking about and he is a good and honest boy." Oh, don't worry, the Sob Story Express will be chugging along shortly. We'll be hearing all about the kind, gentle, wonderful Jeffrey Aguilar. Get the weepy violins and tinkly piano accompaniment ready.
Posted by BeaHappi on August 25, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We probably would hear more here about his amazing traits (eye roll) if he had been shot and killed by police.
Many poorly-written posts, in all caps or mixed case slang, followed by the inevitable lawsuit against whatever law-enforcement agency dropped him.
Posted by BeaHappi on August 25, 2008 at 11:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
high_society...Exactly! LOL!!!
Posted by NenaLatina30 on August 25, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hahaha GOT CAUGHT..!!!
Posted by Equitable_Enforcer on August 25, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)
Excellent work, Oxnard PD and Santa Barbara County SD.
I'm sure we'll see a posting that says Aguilar is a wonderful father who loves his child(ren). I say this because perpetuation of the banger species through breeders is a real problem. I have seldom, if ever, seen one of these bangers who had not yet fathered an out-of-wedlock child.
Posted by cmarquez on August 25, 2008 at 12:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
high society when u started ur blog i didn't take u seriously. good work on posting updated information. i subscribed to your feed. also, thanks opns as well. and whoever contributes to it.
Posted by rjeremy on August 25, 2008 at 12:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Someone is 21K richer! One of his homies ratted him out.
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
cmarquez - your welcome. We just want to make a difference.
Thank you for contributing to the blog site.
Sincerely
Posted by brwnbear on August 25, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I wonder what he did with the money.
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 12:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
hi society - i'm in.
I'll be the first to sign and do some footwork...
who else, come on folks - who else is ready to take charge of our streets. We can sit behind these keyboards and flaunt our articulation and educated comments. But the real work starts when we go on foot to take our streets back.
By the way, you don't sound vengeful, rather, determined, focused and tired of whats going on around you.
Your an upstanding citizen HS.
Posted by maurica on August 25, 2008 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great job to OPD and SD. personaly i am all for capital punishment, so i'm hoping for the harshest sentence. To the Sigh family- Although you will never have you'r loved one back I hope that this gives you some closure.
Lets bring back public hanging!!!!
Posted by kelly13 on August 25, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great job OPD. Thank you.
And to those wondering when the defenders will start with "he's a good boy" crap, don't forget the car washes too. Or is that just for burial cost?
I am glad he wasn't shot because of what it does to the police officers that have to shoot these jerks. Taking a life isn't easy to live with under any circumstance. Plus the wonderful family of his would then turn around and sue the city and the police department. Not to mention all the people that would then say "why didn't OPD just shoot him in the foot? They didn't have to kill him."
Good to see all the positive comments about the police department and people wanting to do something to help.
Posted by pjlove10 on August 25, 2008 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank God...
Thanks to the SBSD and OPD, etc for taking this piece of shizz off the street. I hope the family of the victim take some kind of comfort knowing this monster won't be on the streets anymore.
Posted by getreal on August 25, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Doing a quick search of public records, the most this guy has is driving with no license, registration or seatbelts. Now he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars or murder. What a waste of a life.
Posted by ss61 on August 25, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Guess who rode on bike past the Holiday Inn Express in Carpenteria this morning about 7:45 on my way to work? Cops were everywhere, guns drawn, SWAT trucks and cop cars blocking the HIE driveway. BUT the police didn't bother to stop traffic (or me) OR the children walking to school right in front of the HIE! This suspect has already murdered someone and shot at cops in escaping and as they close in to arrest him the police don't bother to stop traffic or kids walking to school?! Outrageous!
Posted by sstflyer on August 25, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Quick, call "Chuck" Samonsky, he will defend anyone, and he accepts credit cards!
Posted by pjlove10 on August 25, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
getreal,
Can you give me a quick tip on how to see that public records stuff??
pjlove10@gmail.com
Thanks!!
Posted by GaViLaN29 on August 25, 2008 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I personally knew Mr. Singh and some of his family. I get my lotto tickets and beer from that store, on Channel Islands. Him and his family were very nice. I sometimes see him at Costco buying merchandise for his stores. I been following this story and I am so glad they caught this idiot. Because only an idiot could do a thing like this. Can someone please bring him a rope to him? A rope will save us lots of tax dollars. I'll buy the rope.
Posted by getreal on August 25, 2008 at 1:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
For a public search you can go to the ventura county superior court website. Since a previous post listed his DOB, you can look up his petty record.
Posted by Bud_Bundy on August 25, 2008 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
When you read stories like this, just think where we would be without the Gang Injunction or the stepped up enforcement of the gang probelm byt teh OPD.
When you vote for City Council in November, note there are at least candidates who have turned there backs on the Police Department personel, and have been vocal in the Gang Injunction. They would rather support criminals, than the Poice and law abiding citizens.
Do NOT vote for Carmen Ramirez or Saul Medina, unless you want to see crime activity rise and our city to go even farther down the toilet.
Ms. Ramirez has been very vocal in her opposition ofthe police and gang crackdowns.
Mr. Medina stood by last Thursday at the Planning Commission and allowed an applicant who has a history of criminal behavior and is under an ongoing criminal investigation to call the Oxnard Police, specifically Officer Cliff Waer a liar, and backed this shady character is his bid for an ABC permit. This is the same guy who is holding campaign events for Mr. Medina at no or reduced charge. Does this smell as bad to you as it does to me?
Good job to the Police for catching this murderer, I'll keep on supporting you even if these two people who want to lead our city won't.
Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 25, 2008 at 1:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Glad they caught this fool.
I'm still wondering if he picked Mr. Singh randomly or if he somehow knew of Mr. Singh and his routine visits to the bank. Just curious.
Makes you wonder about who's keeping tabs on you huh?
Posted by mplfx on August 25, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
GREAT JOB O.P.D. MAY I SEND A DONATION TO BUY THE ROPE TO HANG THIS a------?
Posted by hotwildflower on August 25, 2008 at 1:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am glad this guy wasn't bright enough to leave the area so he could be caught.
Posted by keepin_it_real on August 25, 2008 at 2:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OMG!!! I just got in for lunch for a minute and took a look at the news. What good news.
WOW...I am so glad no one got hurt. He probably used the money he sole from Mr. Singh to pay for his room. How did he even get a room with out being identified. Maybe the hotel turned him in?
Anyway, I have to go now. Will check later. Good news!!!!
Posted by pjlove10 on August 25, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Dear Ventura County Star Online...
I think going back to that sweet red "BREAKING NEWS ALERT" Banner on the top of this site would be really nice. This story deserves it at least. Kind of like the CNN one...
Thanks!!
Posted by latina79 on August 25, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
'This morning, a SWAT team from the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department took Aguilar into custody '
GOOD JOB S.B!!!
rjeremy-i was thinking the samething. A friend or someone ratted him out, but then again, he didn't really go far.
Posted by Equitable_Enforcer on August 25, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Excellent advise, Bud. Enough of us law and order types are still in the majority so that your approach would pay off. Best case scenario would be to get Ms. Ramirez behind bars.
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 2:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
keepin_it_real - or maybe an accomplice got the hotel room. Hopefully we'll find out soon.
I know he's stupid, but that stupid to get his own room. i highly doubt it. interesting huh?
Wouldn't that be weird if a person that got him a room would be the same person who turned him in -in a different name. hmmmm. Curious minds want to know. I wonder what the Hotel staff is saying.....
Posted by brwnbear on August 25, 2008 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
someone will be collecting a good amount of money
Posted by Miss_SoCal on August 25, 2008 at 3:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OMG this is sooo great to hear! i am so happy that they caught this creep. so scary...i went to high school with this guy!
Posted by BigJake on August 25, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I too am surprised that he gave up without firing a shot. I hope that he enjoyed a night's rest at the Holiday Inn. That is the last soft bed that he is going to enjoy . . . . forever.
Posted by LivinInPoorMansPV on August 25, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Okay so where are all the people that said the guy looked "white" in the orignal picture from the bank camera? He looks very not white to me!
Posted by dsalazar805 on August 25, 2008 at 3:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
omg!! i went to school with this kid... how do people turn out to be murderers.... i'm glad he has been caught.
Posted by chiques on August 25, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
They better not subpoena me for this jury. I don't care what defense they throw at me, all I'll be thinking is "NEEDLE!".
Posted by Emmy on August 25, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
kickinback805 thanks for the afternoon laugh..
Posted by anonrp on August 25, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Reality_hurts,
When the wanted flyer was posted on the Star, it listed his Place of Birth as California, thus, he is automatically a U.S. citizens. So stop stereotyping “Mexicans.”
Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 25, 2008 at 3:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
reality_hurts:
That was a stupid comment. Your generalization can be interpreted as offensive to Mexicans living in Oxnard that are not part of the bad element (that this jerk was obviously a part of). Check yourself.
Posted by hotwildflower on August 25, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
kickinback805...too funny!
Glad this fool was caught and hey...he is famous now amoung his fellow classmates. Was it worth it?
Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 25, 2008 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
kickinback805: LOL!
Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 25, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
hotwildflower:
He was voted most likely to do something stupid. (in the yearbook)
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
dsalazar805 - which school did you all go to? From your other threads and comments, i take it he use to live in ventura. DeAnza maybe, or elementary school? and just curious, why did you call him a kid? Just curious.
Posted by hotwildflower on August 25, 2008 at 4:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey, he succeeded! No one can call him a quiter!!
Posted by BabyzDaddy_01 on August 25, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Indeed, he successfully failed in life.
Posted by nospin on August 25, 2008 at 4:24 p.m.
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Posted by chiques on August 25, 2008 at 4:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Re: Comments-
wow, big brother did some spring cleaning in here. Cool.
Posted by Read_This_One on August 25, 2008 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I just went to the oxnard police website, and saw a webcast of the bank story.
You can see the suspect being put into a police car and taken away to jail.
Check it out, pretty cool.
oxnardpd.org, Straight To You
Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 25, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have always had to show a major credit card when renting a motel. I wonder how he did this and who's name it was under? Great arrest on both Departments.
Posted by HotModernMom on August 25, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This "tough guy", Jeffrey Aguilar, shoots an unarmed, family man, point blank and for what? Just some cash? Maybe also to proove to his little gang banger buddies just how "bad a$s" he is as a 22 year old gangster. Jeffrey Aguilar is nothing but a coward, a miserable, little coward...
Burn him at the stake, make it a slow roast so he feels lots of pain for a few hours. Roast him like the pig he is.
Posted by freethought on August 25, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
BabyzDaddy_01 - My guess is that the piece of nine-day-old canine fecal matter that killed the poor man knew did not pick him randomly. mr Singh regularly made cash dropoffs at the bank in Oxnard. His family was always worried something like this might happen. Mr. Aguilar, probably a product of Oxnard's school system and parents who always thought their son was an angel, most likely knew of Mr. Signh's routine. Of course, I'm speculating, but it'll all come out eventually.
Posted by lilmamma on August 25, 2008 at 6:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This guy is not a good guy but a coward and devil. If you want to make money get a job don't kill someone and ruin their family.Fast money gets you prison time not happiness.Singh family my prayers are with you because his arrest will not bring you closer but I do hope it provides some level of comfort.
Posted by ironwoman on August 25, 2008 at 6:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So glad this loser was caught. Gang members are more blatant nowadays and will do whatever it takes to get what they want.
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 6:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I do hope that people in this type of business with large amounts of cash, will think of using Brinks. Especially in todays society.
Just a thought.
Posted by ron on August 25, 2008 at 6:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good job! I'm so glad he's off the streets. I hope he gets a lame public defender!
Posted by Justice357 on August 25, 2008 at 6:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This guy needs to be Drawn and Quartered! That is the only acceptable penalty this coward should get! The liberals can eat it on this one!
Posted by secforce146 on August 25, 2008 at 6:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
One more loser off the streets. Many more to go.
Posted by keepin_it_real on August 25, 2008 at 7:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Shewww!! First of all I want to thank OPD, SBPD, and all the others who worked so hard to catch this scumbag. You are all so appreciated.
On another note, I hope this will help the Singh family get some closure.
I am sure there will be a lot more to come, and it will be very interesting.
OPNS,
You are way to funny !!! "Maybe some one else paid for the room and then turned him in." That is too much. I had to laugh out loud !!!! Good one. Made my day.
Good to see to, we are all on the same page here with the comments. I wish I could have seen the comments that were removed that some were laughing about. Oh well, I missed it.
Posted by flh70 on August 25, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The Brazen bull should be used for this outstanding person. Better yet, the mare of steel from the 1964 movie, The Vikings.
That is if the good Judge is not presiding.
Posted by mco on August 25, 2008 at 7:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I know.....let's try him in juvenile court...
Posted by flh70 on August 25, 2008 at 7:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats to all law agencies involved in the capture of this poor excuse of a human being. His accomplices same deal.
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 7:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
keepin_it_real - i'm keeping it real
it could happen. LOL, it was meant to be funny.
Glad you got a good laugh
Posted by keepin_it_real on August 25, 2008 at 7:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
opns,
Wouldn't that be a hoot if that is what happened. Like a sting.
Just looked at that video at oxnardpd.org, very interesting. Thanks for the info who ever posted it. Everyone should check it out. You get to see the dirtbag get arrested.
Posted by a.wisotsky on August 25, 2008 at 7:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I spent a good part of the early morning hours on Sunday at OPD following the gunfire between Aguilar and the officers. Watching the ongoing investigation unfold was one of the most remarkable things I have seen in nearly 30 years of involvement in law enforcement. Major crimes detectives working feverishly with little or no sleep; the entire command staff present and offering all they could muster. An absolute frenzy of activity with the sole objective to capture this monster. They all did the job they were hired to do: protect and serve the citizens of Oxnard. And they did it superbly.
So, the next time you hear (or read) about a problem with this department, try to remember the good that comes from the vast majority of these fine police officers.
Alan Wisotsky
Special Counsel/Oxnard Police Department
Posted by opns on August 25, 2008 at 8:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah keepin_it_real - OPD has a real nice website.
and yeah, what a sting that would be.
a.wisotsky - without a doubt i'm sure.
Thank you for that.
Posted by Scapegoat on August 25, 2008 at 8:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A public stoning is in order.
Posted by goldeneye on August 25, 2008 at 8:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
To the official who called his capture a 'best case scenario,' I disagree. The best case scenario would be that he was blown to bits by 300 police bullets.
To the officers who hunted this dog down, may God bless and comfort you. You are my heroes. Thank you.
Posted by NightLight on August 25, 2008 at 8:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Since he shot at police, I hope they add attempted murder of a peace officer to the charges. The more things he can be convicted of to get the maximum possible sentence, the better.
Posted by SoSad on August 25, 2008 at 8:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good Job, OPD!
Posted by ThePhantomKnows on August 25, 2008 at 9:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations to all men and women who worked on this case. Congratulations to the entire organization. Congratulations to the Chief and Asst. Chiefs. Congratulations to the members of SWAT in Santa Barbara.
Thoughts and prayers to the Singh Family. Though he will not come back, at least some peace can settle in.
Please local elected officials; STAY OUT OF THIS ISSUE. I didn't hear from you when the department was in troubled waters in recent months. Did not hear any of you supporting the men and women of uniform during those months. No support for the OPD whatsoever....except when looking for endorsements and money.
Posted by caokie on August 25, 2008 at 9:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great job OPD, but I stick to what I said last night. We need to declare these street gangs as domestic terrorist, we need federal troops on our streets assisting local police, local law enforcement is not cutting it. I am will to bet that more Americans have been killed by street gangs since 9/11/01 than were killed by Al Queda on that day and our goverment does what. Lets hope he does not get a lawyer like Pell or Quinn then we will hear how his brain was not developed due to a seagull taking a dump on his head when was 2 years old. Have fun in prison don't drop the soap unless you like that.
Posted by ebrockway on August 25, 2008 at 10:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hmmm, maybe we should all grab pitchforks and torches and head to VC Main Jail around midnight? Imagine the scumbag looking out what few windows there are at a scene from Young Frankenstein.
Hope the OPD detectives slept good last night, heck should do a BBQ for em.
Posted by Whatup on August 25, 2008 at 11:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Saw the video on OPD's website.
Outstanding. Great job OPD. Thanks for keeping us citizens up to date.
You guys should see the video. It shows Aguilar in hand and leg cuffs.
www.oxnardpd.org
Posted by gramagracie on August 26, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Awesome, awesome work OPD, SBPD and all the other agencies who assisted!!! A big ATTABOY/GIRL who turned the suspect in!!
Posted by 805m0mma on August 26, 2008 at 9:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Way to go! I really hope the Star keeps us up to date on this story!
pjlove10-were you able to figure it out? if not let me know..I'll give you the info on how to do it.
Posted by mypov on August 26, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
good jov opd. and thanks for the video info WHATUP,,,,As for HIGH_SOCIETY, in case you havent noticed the gang injunction isnt very successful, what a waste of taxpayers money, now this guy will go to jail for the next 20 years and we have to pay for it, what a waste of taxpayers money. Hes probably a drug addict (Im just guessing)as are many people in prison. maybe they should have rehabilitation in jails.
Posted by opns on August 26, 2008 at 11:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
ebrockway - that was a good one. you make me laugh.. Half moon, or full moon? Will the werewolves be out too? your funny. LOL
Posted by Scapegoat on August 26, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Now, on with the trial/stoning
Posted by flh70 on August 26, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ebrockway - Hum hum tri tip and Santa Maria beans
opns - the tweakers will
rehab will be in he??
Posted by BiggestBrother on August 26, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good job SB Swat, I dont understand how the OPD let him get away after he shot at them, how do you get away especially after attempting to murder cops, terrible training I say, the OPD could have cuase this guy to kill again for its mistakes of not caputuring him when they had him.
Good Job SB swat.
Posted by FLIRT805 on August 26, 2008 at 6:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
MAN EVERY ONE JUST SHUT UP && STOP TALKING UR BS!
Posted by dottiie on August 27, 2008 at 8:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am so frekken relieved they finally caught him. I was so afraid for my little ones to even go out and play.
Finally OPD does something right.
Yup he's screwed. BUT ease off on the fam. I very much doubt they'll be saying anything to deffend this as$ho|e. They're pretty much as well be grieving the loss of their murderous son.
Posted by Read_This_One on August 27, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
BiggestBrother,
You're an idiot. You weren't there when Aguilar shot at them, you don't know what really happened and how he was able to get away.
This isn't a training issue. As far as him killing again, now you are ready to blame the police for that too!
This isn't a perfect world and police are in a thankless job as your post reiterates that fact.
Your name should be "BiggestDope"
Posted by BiggestBrother on August 27, 2008 at 9:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Read This one,
Why dont you enlighten us with the circumstances surrounding his escape? this is America not Mexico or another 3rd world country, we are it for high tech. It just doesnt make sense that he got away. OK it took seconds for the gun battle exchange, then what, they just sat back and gave him a 5 minute lead? they should have been on him like glue, as he had enough time to get in his car so did they.
I dont know, its just doesnt make any sense to me when does some one get away from Cops in America after attempting to murder them? on our streets? it just doesnt happen in America, story doesnt convince me.
Posted by lady_805 on September 7, 2008 at 2:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Every one needs to shut the f_ck up!! You have no idea who he is or what hes about so how can anyone judge?? He has a family that's 100% behind his innocents!! Dont even think about mentioning our kids names you leave them out of this! I would rather everyone worrie about there own damn lives insted of jumping into conclusions and assume that the opd is right! Even they are human and the f--- up too!!!
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