Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on July 22, 2008 at 7:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Surprise...surprise.

Glad no one was hurt.

Posted by omie on July 22, 2008 at 7:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What is it going to take for citizens to arm and protect themselves, next time someone will get hurt or worst.

Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on July 22, 2008 at 7:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I hear you omie- plus, these punks keep robbing places where most likely young, teenagers are working their 1st jobs, this kind of thing could scar them for life! My husband ran a pizza place, and they were robbed, and he still to this day gets the creeps when he talks about how he was told to lay on the floor and had a gun to the back of his head! And this was like 15 years ago!

Posted by alovebug06 on July 22, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wonder if this is the same guy who robbed the Longs Drug Store in Ventura yesterday. This is scary in this society today because you never know what could happen, and who has a gun..

Posted by reality_hurts on July 22, 2008 at 8:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Everyday, same ole criminal activities..
If its not a stabbing or shooting its a robbery..
Great area!

Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on July 22, 2008 at 8:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hi Junior!

Love it "mikes way" Yummm................

Posted by pjlove10 on July 22, 2008 at 8:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Just usual morning reading... glad everyone was okay. Just once it would be refreshing to read that the perp was "disposed of" at the scene. Wishful thinking I guess.

Posted by sugaNspice on July 22, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So, yet another robbery. HuenemeGirl, you're right, a lot of these employees are working their first jobs and it's sad they have to experience this. How about the guy robbing the place try getting a job of their own and earn their $ the legit way??

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

What is this world coming to, we are going to all become guardian angels and roam the streets looking for idiots who cant get or keep a job and need to rob Jersey Mike's

Posted by sugaNspice on July 22, 2008 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

*raises hand* For free subs, it's a deal!

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 9:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ill be there JM

Posted by pjlove10 on July 22, 2008 at 9:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)

juniormafia_ny - I hear you, I mean what are the chances? We all frequent these places quite often. I feel like we all are very lucky to not be victims of this recent crime wave. We should really count our lucky stars.

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Baskin Robins, Jersey Mike's, Gas Satations, The Corn Man....who is next??? Wont be me, I can tell you that....SAY HELLO TO MY LIL FRIEND!!!!

Posted by sugaNspice on July 22, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Junior, huh?? Who's Poncharello and Baker? Sorry, I'm new here.....

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

CHiP's Sugar

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 9:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey JM, I picture you more as a Roscoe Pico....Them Dukes them dukes!!! lol, jk

Posted by sugaNspice on July 22, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ohhh, ok. CHPS, got it...thanks. Sorry, didn't grow up watching it (guess I kinda dated myself here).

Posted by iluvSP on July 22, 2008 at 9:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

They should have taken a loaf of sourdough to the side of the robbers dome. And no...we shouldn't be allowed to carry guns. Do you know how many idiots would be shooting their huevos off and how many innocent bystanders would be shot by people carrying guns who don't know how to use them? Bad idea.

Posted by Relvd98 on July 22, 2008 at 10:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

G'd morning everyone....

"Do you know how many idiots would be shooting their huevos off and how many innocent bystanders would be shot by people carrying guns who don't know how to use them? Bad idea."

iluvSP...now that there is true and hilarious!

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 10:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

think about global warming, over population, traffic, gas prices, oooh yeah and the lines would be so much shorter at 6 flags. Im all for getting rid of idiots. Sure a lot of good innocent people will fall victim but it will all work out in the end. I will volunteer to go first for that matter. Hell we are doing the same thing in Iraq. Our good men and women are falling daily to protect us and our future.

Posted by iluvSP on July 22, 2008 at 10:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hi Relvd98...Happy Tuesday! Seriously though, arming people isn't the answer. To stop all this crime, we need more programs for DRUG ADDICTS, because 9 out of 10 times it's someone needing to get high that pulls these cheesy little robberies. Real criminals rob banks and stuff.....REAL CRIMINALS!!

Posted by sugaNspice on July 22, 2008 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Ok, thanks =) I'll catch the series on DVD one of these days.

Posted by sugaNspice on July 22, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lol mmshoot!

Let's just say my time is circa "Thriller", Ronald Reagan, and the Rubik's Cube.

Posted by dkeith1397 on July 22, 2008 at 10:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Not to get into a big discussion about gun control, etc...but just FYI - the crime rates in most Arizona cities are much higher than in most California cities.

For example the crime rate in Oxnard is considerably lower than the rates in Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe....Oxnard is even lower than Scottsdale and Flagstaff.

David Keith
Spokesperson
Oxnard PD

Posted by ca4ever on July 22, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe if they lowered their prices, nobody would have robbed them.

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 10:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I dont think so ca4ever, if that was the case there would be shotouts in every gas station once we hit the $3.00 mark....but $2.00 for extra avocado and bacon is a lil much...lol

Posted by dkeith1397 on July 22, 2008 at 10:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Thats certainly not my intent Junior...but it's violent and property crimes...here are the overall numbers according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Crimes per 1,000 people:

Oxnard - 31

Phoenix - 72
Scottsdale - 42
Peopria - 46
Mesa - 58
Flagstaff - 83
Gilbert - 37
Glendale - 62
Tempe - 86

And for good measure:

Ventura - 40
Santa Barbara - 37

David Keith
Spokesperson
OPD

Posted by dkeith1397 on July 22, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

And Junior - I've seen some of your references to your auto accident (hit and run) please contact me directly at 385-7631...I'd be happy to look into it for you.

David Keith
Spokesperson
OPD

Posted by hotwildflower on July 22, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I love my Camarillo with the beautiful tree lined streets, flowers flowing over the medians...sighhh, no place like home...so back off junior! ;)

Posted by oxnard40 on July 22, 2008 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Do you think SNL's Belushi character of the Samuri Butcher could have prevented the robbery?

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Aint nothing like sweeping it under the rug

Posted by Dr_Squires on July 22, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I bet this is gonna show up on Oxnards TV show "Straight to You". The most slow paced, outdated, gra'ma show there is.

Posted by oxnard40 on July 22, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Lunch time. Anybody have any suggestions? Know of any good sandwich places?

Posted by hotwildflower on July 22, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I appreciate how Mr. Keith checks out these comments sort of keeping with the pulse of the average citizen, understanding their frustrations and really listening, but I wonder...Mr. Keith, are you open to suggestions? Are you in a position where you are able to share the people's concerns and ideas for change?

I lived in Oxnard for many years in my life over different periods and it just seems there is so much potential for the area but there are so many unsavory areas that honestly, I don't even go into Oxnard unless I have no alternative.

Posted by Adam_Monroe on July 22, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Keith, would you mind posting the actual police report?

I am not intending to stir up any racial issues, I simply think that it s*cks that the Star still refuses to print ALL of the info :(

*BTW...I think its funny that the word "s_u_c_k_s" isnt allowed in the comments hahaha...what if I had to describe the process of how a vacuum works or something??

Posted by keem_s on July 22, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)

has jw1000 blamed this on Bush/Cheney/McCain yet?

Posted by garym on July 22, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Here is a good resource for Ventura County crime reports. While crimes per 1000 is one way to look at the numbers, differing populations in each city can skew the numbers.

http://www.vcsd.org/crime_stats/1991_...

Posted by dkeith1397 on July 22, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)

The suspect was described by the two victims inside the store (both employees) as an hispanic male 20-30 years old who ran southbound through the parking lot right after the robbery.

And yes, Hotwildflower - I'm open for suggestions. Post your thoughts and ideas publicly or contact me at my office - 385-7631.

David Keith
Spokesperson
OPD

Posted by hotwildflower on July 22, 2008 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Keith, I wish I had solutions to the problems...I'd probably be getting alot more accomplished than just these spreadsheets I am working on at the moment.

Personally, I would love to see funding cut for any and alll extras the prisoners receive and see that excess money spent on more police officers and additional training for the police officers as to how to minimize the affects of street terrorism. I would love to see victims receiving more rights than the criminals who victimize them, I would like to see prisoners out doing hard labor and working off their debts to society, especially those who are contributing to the identity theft epidemic. They are capable of going out and working in the fields and orchards locally in turn cutting the prices of produce and eliminating the jobs that are luring people here illegally to find work.

Just my two cents...(Let the attacks begin!)

Posted by iluvSP on July 22, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ponch was the man...I want to be Ponch!

Posted by hotwildflower on July 22, 2008 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh trust me, I know it's not within OPD control, I guess it was more of a rant than anything else.

Things are just messed up and need to be fixed but no one wants to fix them because their own excessive spending and taking advantage of the average citizen will come to light.

We put these people in power and get nothing in return from them and that is a blanket statement of both parties.

Posted by ca4ever on July 22, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

sirdvsdsw - I was totally kidding, there is no excuse for robbery, lighten up

Posted by sunnbear on July 22, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Junior and pog, leave us "gingers" out of it! By the way, no one would mess with Mr. T. "I pity the fool who tries to rob my sandwich shop"!

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And what part did you think I was serious about? Take your own advice and lighten up yourself. Did you not see the "LOL" at the end of my post.

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey MJ, instead of CHP'S can we recreate "S.W.A.T." I wanna be T.J.

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 1:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://www.retrojunk.com/details_tvsh...

Posted by sunnbear on July 22, 2008 at 1:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

S.W.A.T. = L.A.M.E.

Posted by Relvd98 on July 22, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kids...kids...settle down now ;)
Everyone, pick your role and stick to it. There is absolutely no fighting allowed...lol

Posted by ca4ever on July 22, 2008 at 1:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

no fighting, just teasing:)

Posted by moyalva2003 on July 22, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wait a minute... theres a Jersey Mike's here?!?!

Posted by sunnbear on July 22, 2008 at 1:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You know what? Mike's from Jersey. He probably has connections. The suspect better watch his back!

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 1:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe this is all a conspiracy to get rid of Jersey Mike. I bet you Armondos, the Olive Garden, and Dominicks are all in on it as the Italian theory....could have been the Mexicans too, like Rubios or yolandas....OPD should jump on this

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Could be, we must get to the big fish in this small pond....Does anyone know there where abouts of Ronald McDonald??? he was last seen sitting motionless on a bench wearing a yellow jumper and red shoes....holy cheese burgers...he's a red head!!!!!!

Posted by QueenBee805 on July 22, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bad economy = Higher crime rates...sad to say!

Posted by sunnbear on July 22, 2008 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I do believe that Ronald McD ran the Hamburglar outta his restaraunt. Maybe he's moved up to subs and hoagies. The red-heads have absolutely nothing to do with this!

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 2:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Where is Sargent Stadanko, maybe i should use the code name HARDHAT!

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hamburglar must be trying to get back into the business, he now goes by subburglar. The red heads are behind this all the way, no if and or buts about it!

Posted by pjlove10 on July 22, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Keith, can you give the numbers on crimes in Camarillo per 1,000 people? When you have time of course. Keep up the great work.

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

this is bigger than Mr. Saprano mmshoot, this involves multiple clicks here. The drugs are controlled by Ronald McDonalds "Fry Guys", the muscle is "Hamburglar", and Grimis A.K.A "Barney" is in charge of recruiting...he targets the little kids. its just the begining folks, mark my words.

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

And there all white meat nuggets!!!

Posted by pjlove10 on July 22, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm not sure J Mike's sells a gabagool sangwich with vinegar peppers. But if "T" Soprano walked in and wanted one.... he'd get that sangwich.

Posted by dkeith1397 on July 22, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

PJ - The stats are for crimes per 1,000 people per year...so, in other words for every 1,000 Camarillo residents - about 17 of them were a victim of a crime last year.

Oxnard's rate has actually fallen a little further from what I said earlier today - we're down to about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year.

In 1992 the number was nearly 70 crimes per thousand in Oxnard per year...so while media reports tend to scare people more and more - the facts are the crime rate here in Oxnard and really throughout Ventura County has dropped dramatically over the past 15 years.

In my personal opinion - the reason for this is the advent of 24 hour news coverage...they've got to fill lots of time and so we hear more and more about things that would never have been broadcast 15-20 years ago....turn on Fox or CNN or MSNBC at any hour - and look at the crime stuff they cover....I mean - do we really care about a police pursuit in Cleveland, Ohio?

The last stats I looked at showed that while crime in the U.S. is down about 30% over the last couple decades - media coverage of crime is UP 165%...so what's wrong with this picture?

Sorry, got carried away on my soap box there for a little bit.

David Keith
OPD

Posted by pjlove10 on July 22, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks mmshoot, hold all my calls, and where's my coffee!? ;)

I keed, I keed...

Posted by hotwildflower on July 22, 2008 at 2:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Keith, I know this doesn't have anything to do with the story, but may slightly relate...in agreement with what you say, don't you find that crimes seem to be more and more bold because they broadcast so much. I feel like people see it all over the news and think they can pull off that job.

I also think many of the child molestations, school shootings and such are because they are all over the TV, I could be wrong, but I think the media coverage of this stuff to the degree we have seen it has made so many of us numb, yet it almost seems to encourage those who are ready to jump off the edge at any moment.

I believe in freedom of the press, I believe we have a right to have the news reported to us but I also think media outlets have a responsibility of their own to use better judgement.

Wow, do I have a chip on my shoulder today or what?!?

Posted by BeaHappi on July 22, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

David Keith you rock! Thanks for all that you do for our community.

As for the CHiPs brigade...I'm much more an Adam-12 fan myself! One adam-twelve, one adam-twelve...see the man on the corner, waving the Jersey Mike's sub menu...

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LMAO Bea!!!

Posted by Adam_Monroe on July 22, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Maybe I'm too young for all of these crime shows to which you are referring...I know OF them, but have no real interest in being any of those characters...therefore I call dibs on being VIC MACKEY :)

Posted by dkeith1397 on July 22, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The Ronald McDonald theory?

Junior - you wouldn't believe the stuff I've heard over the past 24 years...so who knows???

LOL

On a serious note however - I know the owner of this Jersey Mikes and I know many of the employees there...in fact, I spoke with the owner this morning. It was a pretty traumatic experience for the two young ladies there last night. OPD has offered them some "victims assistance" if they feel the need.

Hotwildflower - I couldn't agree with you more. I have taught media relations to police departments all over the U.S. for many years and what you just described is a very common belief expressed by many much brighter than I.

David Keith
OPD

Posted by hotwildflower on July 22, 2008 at 2:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I know I'm a girl, but I am gonna have to ask to be Jack McCoy here...

Posted by pjlove10 on July 22, 2008 at 2:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank you Mr. Keith, I appreciate you taking the time within your busy work day to provide all this information to us.

Posted by BeaHappi on July 22, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm glad that no one was hurt during the robbery. Such a cowardly act. Were only the girls working? I know that some establishments always try to have at least one male working every shift. As sexist as it might sound, it could deter some of the crooks.

hotwildflower...I mean, Jack - I appreciate your passion and suggestions for taking a tougher stance with criminals. I agree with you wholeheartedly!

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What do you think of this; Taco Bell doesn't even use a human in there ads, they use a dog, Jack wears a huge bubble head to hide his true identity, the Weiner Schnitzel hot dog is always on the run, and Dan from Del Taco is just missing...has anyone seen him lately? This just proves to me that Mr. Ronald McDonald is the big fish here.

Posted by pjlove10 on July 22, 2008 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

... and what ever happened to the scary as all hell looking King guy from Burger King?

Posted by Relvd98 on July 22, 2008 at 3:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yea, that King guy from Burger King looks creepy...don't like seeing him.

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 3:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The King must be on his payroll, and for that Wendy's girl....well shes a red head, need I say more.

Posted by sugaNspice on July 22, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL PjLove! Haven't you seen him around?? He's in a new commercial for their "apple fries" and he's also produced a "mini-me" FYI :/

Posted by pjlove10 on July 22, 2008 at 3:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I just hate his big dumb expressionless look on his big dumb plastic face.

Posted by Relvd98 on July 22, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh...well he scares me with that expression.

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I thought the guy was Michael jackson.

Posted by hotwildflower on July 22, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I took some classes at VC on Criminal Justice (I am sure most everyone here knows Goff) and I remember taking away from there how criminals have a different mentality than the rest of us. They really believe they won't get caught and when they do, it's always someone else's fault and I have noticed that to be true when I watch people react to being caught...it's amazing.

Anyways, back to my spreadsheets...I have a deadline to meet.

Posted by lilmamma on July 22, 2008 at 3:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I live in NORTH OXNARD and this is the second robbery in two weeks. Last week a hood man robbed a Chevron and now Jersey Mikes. Is there a link between these two crimes or are they unrelated? The Star should have a chatroom because I only read the paper for the post!!

Posted by at8man on July 22, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mr. Keith isn't comparing Oxnard to Phoenix like comparing apples to oranges, considering the population difference. Seems to me that Phoenix is over several million. Maricopa County is 3 million plus and Sheriff Joe doesn't put up with much BS, so 72 is a relatively low number put into perspective.

Posted by dkeith1397 on July 22, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The numbers I offered are per capita so population is factored in.

You do have a valid point in one sense - big cities have more challenges than small ones...just like Oxnard has more challenges than Ojai for instance...or Phoenix and Oxnard as you stated.

But more than size - I would say it's the way a city is designed...newer cities tend to be much safer than older ones...for lots of reasons

David Keith
OPD

Posted by Ricochet on July 22, 2008 at 3:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It is our perception that Oxnard is a high-crime area due to media. Granted many people think that this area is the root of many problems in Ventura county such as Oxnard people moving in Ventura or Camarillo and causing crimes there.

It is funny how people are quick to blame others for issues because it is easy for them rather than find the root of the issue and try to resolve them. Its like lets create more kids activites and do nothing to support them.

Out of all the areas in Ventura county I have lived in I prefer Oxnard because I have seen the facts and it is a safe place to live at due to having the better police agency.

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Phoenix should have more crime, they have 3 more McDonalds than Oxnard.....hello!!!

Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 22, 2008 at 4:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

no way i did the research, we have 7 they have 10

Posted by bugmenot on July 22, 2008 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

DKeith,

Which design factors have you noticed that play the bigger roles in reducing crime within a city?

Posted by dkeith1397 on July 22, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bugmenot - Alleys are a huge one - carports are another...both are common in older cities while you don't see much of that in newer cities....there is an entire science dedicated to this topic - it's called "crime prevention through environmental design".

The theory is that if cities, housing areas, commercial areas, etc...are designed a certain way - crime will occur much less often - a theory which has been proven time and time again.

It's easier of course to design a city from scratch rather than having to change one that's been here 105 years. That's the challenge of policing older cities.

David Keith
OPD

Posted by hotwildflower on July 22, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wait, how come the newer neighborhoods, such as those behind St. John's already look run down and tagged up? If the city was building in a way to be more effective on crime, why is a brand new area already looking like that?

I bought a new house in there in '99 thinking it was going to be totally different than "Oxnard", heck no...we caught some guy in our garage trying to steal our son's skateboard, our block wall was tagged, someone tore up our grass doing burn outs...I took the money and ran while prices were up!

Posted by bugmenot on July 22, 2008 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I grew up in south Oxnard. We have alleys. When I was young we shared a much larger dumpster for every 3-4 houses. In the early 90s sometime we all received a blue bin and a trash dumpster and were told to place them in FRONT of our houses. That was the day our alleys became obsolete. People have been shot in the alley behind my house. Every month or so you would see somebody having sex or doing drugs in the alleys, especially when a wall was built to allow access to a dumpster from inside the backyard, creating a recess in the wall where it would be easy to hide and not seen from the street.

Growing up, i always wondered why the city (or whomever owns the alleys) didn't just divide the space and give the land to the home owners. Basically get rid of the alleys.

Perhaps make an agreement that the homeowner can obtain additional land if they pay for a fence for the additional land.

Posted by Nosmo_King on July 22, 2008 at 8:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

dkeith1397, I worked in northern arizona in the late '80s My first experience at a local gas station was a bunch of bikers filling up their bikes and wearing sidearms. I was from CA and it was a little freaky. but they acted like normal people. and other normal people went about their business. here's a crime stat from northern AZ.. Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 401. The number of murders and homicides was 1. The violent crime rate was 7.1 per 1,000 people. .. the city is Flagstaff similar to Oxnard. Let's compare apples to apples. signed; reluctent gun owner in S.P.

Posted by dkeith1397 on July 23, 2008 at 7:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Nosmo - The violent crime rate (murder, robbery, assault, rape) is 4.1 per thousand in Oxnard.

David Keith
OPD

Posted by OxnardNative on July 23, 2008 at 8:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Good day Mr. Kieth. Thank you for your service and dedication to our fine city. This may be slightly off topic, however may I say that I think a solution to some of Oxnard's crimes rests somewhere near the source or root of these crimes. OPD in cooperation with Ventura County Probation USED TO offer The Parent Project classes which I used to facilitate free of charge, with one of your officers who gets paid to do so. By the way, he's a great guy and officer. Somehow, somewhere along the line however, this program was moved to a strictly Spanish language format, of which I am not fluent unfortunately. Do you think Oxnard would benefit from going back to more options for parents to help them better influence their kids and keep them away form drugs, gangs and crime? I thought the Parent Project worked miracles for all the parents I educated and wish it was used more instead of less like it is. Today's kids ARE tomorrow leaders and the parents are the ones who can influence their kids best with the right tools. I am more than willing to get back into helping this way if I can. Maybe you could keep me in mind and see about expanding the Parent Project class availability in Oxnard. I think that it will help us build a better more cooperative future for tomorrow's adults. I really believe that The Parent Project class should be a prerequisite to child birth. If there is anything else I can do to make Oxnard an even better place to live with what I have to offer, I am IN 100%!!! Kind regards, a now 44 year Oxnard native!

Posted by dkeith1397 on July 23, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Oxnardnative - I was not aware of that...I will look into it...and you can call me anytime at 385-7631.

David Keith
OPD