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Police and Fire: Three alleged gang members were arrested Tuesday evening on suspicion of dragging a man into an alley and robbing him at gunpoint, police said.
Adrian Morales, 27, Jesus Guerrero, 28, and Daniel Castaneda, 24, were arrested shortly after they allegedly robbed an Oxnard man in an alley behind the El Rio Market at 2765 Vineyard Avenue about 6:40 p.m., Oxnard police said in a prepared statement. All three men are from Oxnard.
The 19-year-old victim just cashed his paycheck at the market when the men confronted him and began asking him questions, police said. They then allegedly grabbed him, took him to the rear of the market, pointed a gun at him and robbed him of his money and cell phone before leaving the scene on foot.
Shortly after the robbery, a Ventura County Sheriff’s deputy heard the report of the crime on her radio and began checking nearby streets, said Capt. Dave Kenney of the Sheriff’s Department.
The deputy soon spotted three men in a sport utility vehicle who matched the descriptions of the suspects and detained them at the intersection of Colonia Avenue and Olive Street.
The victim, whose name was withheld because of the suspects’ alleged gang affiliations, identified Morales, Guerrero and Castaneda as the robbers.
His money and cell phone were recovered at the scene, police said.
All three suspected robbers were booked into Ventura County Jail on suspicion of robbery, kidnapping, conspiracy and participation in a criminal street gang, police said.
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Traffic: At 7:05 a.m., the California Highway Patrol was reporting a non-injury traffic collision on Shell Road at Ventura Avenue north of Ventura.
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Weather: Mostly sunny conditions are expected today after patchy clouds and fog this morning, the National Weather Service reported.
Forecasters predict high temperatures near 70 at beaches and into the 90s in valleys and local mountains.
Posted by 805m0mma on July 23, 2008 at 7:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Let the discussions begin! I have my cup of coffee and my finger on refresh!!
Posted by vae4usc on July 23, 2008 at 7:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Uh oh, hispanic names, Oxnard, Colonia Ave, gang affiliations.
I see removed comments in our near future.
Posted by lhernandez on July 23, 2008 at 7:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
That's right!!! 3 less low lifes out of the streets!!! Good Job Ventura County Sheriff's department.....Poor victim he's going to have anxiety attack every time he goes to cash his check.
Posted by Relvd98 on July 23, 2008 at 7:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Seriously, this is low, to rob the guy at gunpoint and take his belongings...but I'm really glad they didn't shoot the guy and that these idiots were soon caught.
Posted by Relvd98 on July 23, 2008 at 7:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Now, the 19-year old is earning his money the legal and right way as a citizen should, not like these idiots who rob people at gunpoint for a living.
Posted by CANTSTANDOXNARD on July 23, 2008 at 7:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Shocker!
Posted by oxnard40 on July 23, 2008 at 8:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Although it says they were from Oxnard, they probably grew up in Camarillo.
Posted by SCfan01 on July 23, 2008 at 8:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Oxnard40
Ha Ha Ha, so funny!
Not!
Posted by oxnard40 on July 23, 2008 at 8:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It was worth a try!
Posted by pjlove10 on July 23, 2008 at 8:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
158 Comments, GO!
Posted by zulumaster on July 23, 2008 at 8:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Time to grow up and get a job!!! McDonalds is always hiring!!!
hope they go to prison for a long time
Posted by herefor35years on July 23, 2008 at 8:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
for sure they grew up in camarillo, where all the crime really is.
Posted by SpiderWoman on July 23, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I bet they were illegal immigrants - Just kidding! Don't want to let anyone down here. You know someone is going to be posting it. Anyone want to take bets on who? lol!
Posted by cmnelson7890 on July 23, 2008 at 8:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Great work Officers I am Very Thankful for all of you.
Posted by Relvd98 on July 23, 2008 at 8:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey Junior =)
So do you think that chick from Wendy's was in it?
Pog says it is so.
Posted by mac_tire_224 on July 23, 2008 at 8:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Cool, something to do today besides work.
Posted by oxnard40 on July 23, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Check out the rap sheet on these guys. Guerrero has 2 felony strikes and Castaneda has been in and out of the courts some 15+ times
Posted by rebel123 on July 23, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
With a little luck, Guerrero will be looking at his third strike then, right?
Posted by Hueneme_girl29 on July 23, 2008 at 8:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Mornin' kids!
K, I'm just going to repeat what I said yesterday from another article:
Suprise, Suprise.........I'm not at all shocked by this article! Just another day.
Junior, Wheres my sandwich from yesterday!?!
Posted by pjlove10 on July 23, 2008 at 8:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I bet they were illegal immigrants.
Ok, ok... that was a bad joke. But seriously, what a wrap sheet on these jokers. You guys think the "Three Strikes" law is working? The victim had the right idea though, didn't put his money in the bank (Lord knows he'd never see it again). Man, I'm all over the place this morning...
Posted by hotwildflower on July 23, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
as jw1000 would say...this is all Bush's fault for not providing for this youngesters...
two strikes, huh? Guess this makes three...YES! Good bye!
Posted by 805m0mma on July 23, 2008 at 8:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
maybe they'll hire steve pell
Posted by mamaof2 on July 23, 2008 at 9:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I cant stand cantstandoxnard
Posted by hotwildflower on July 23, 2008 at 9:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)
You like how it took three of them and a gun to confront ONE teen? Gang mentality for ya...
Posted by Adam_Monroe on July 23, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow GREAT JOB VC Sheriffs!!
Chalk one more point up for the good guys!!
Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 23, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
These guys were just borrowing the money, they were gonna give it back. And as far as the gun goes...they were just showning it to him.
Posted by vae4usc on July 23, 2008 at 9:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I can and can't believe that they robbed the guy then just went to the next street over. What a bunch of idiots. Thats like robbing a bank then counting the money in the bank parking lot.
Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 23, 2008 at 9:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I found this photo after the 3 suspects were released on bond, and guess who got them out???
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2...
Posted by vae4usc on July 23, 2008 at 9:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
if they were, that rocket would never leave the ground.
that is an interesting take on the Cowboys.
Posted by sugaNspice on July 23, 2008 at 9:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Hmmmm, I'm starting to see a trend here....
Might as well start copying and pasting comments from previous robbery articles since these stories are becoming so common.
Posted by hotwildflower on July 23, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Really? People can't wear Cowboy stuff? I was not aware of that...
Posted by thetruthdotcom on July 23, 2008 at 9:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
3 Oxnard gang-affiliated lowlifes off the street... 237,997 to go.
Posted by dom_kenpo on July 23, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Notice how Ronald McDonald has red hair!
Posted by vae4usc on July 23, 2008 at 9:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I wonder if the city benefits ($$$) from them being here? If they do, money usually will override everything.
Posted by vcsexplorer11 on July 23, 2008 at 9:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I must be commenter 45.
Strange how the armed robbery at the sandwich in Oxnard went to zero comments.
Posted by 805m0mma on July 23, 2008 at 9:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
junior-i thought it was just "known" gang members that were not allowed to wear the attire, true fan or not...??? Maybe OPD will chime and and give the correct info.
Posted by oxnard40 on July 23, 2008 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
In this area, you won't find Cowboy stuff. El Rio is the capital of Raider Nation.
Posted by hotwildflower on July 23, 2008 at 9:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
well I was curious because when my son was little he liked the Cowboys and being the open minded parents that we are, we let him wear his little cowboy's stuff although the family is all die hard RAMS fans, but I was actually told by my niece that it represented Colonia and I had to stop buying it for my son...poor little guy...but I didn't want to have to worry about it.
Posted by mamaof2 on July 23, 2008 at 9:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
i think its only the gang members that are part of the injuction or on probabtion or parole. no matter if they are a die hard fan or not they still are not aloud to have cowboys or raiders or SOX not even in there home I believe.
Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 23, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)
El Rio wears the "BEARS" (take out the B,A,and S) but they do wear raiders too. A true Cowboys fan can wear the Cowboys attire. I wouldnt have a shaved head, dickies, and tattoos though, you will be questioned and fielded by Mr. Officer
Posted by oxnard40 on July 23, 2008 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
A few years back a Rams jersey was the hot item in El Rio. Kurt Warner's #13. WAR-N-ER
Posted by 805m0mma on July 23, 2008 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
i found this in an article back in Jan:
The injunction prohibits members of Oxnard's largest criminal street gang from engaging in certain activity in a designated so-called "safety zone." This activity includes possessing weapons, public fighting, using gang gestures, drinking alcohol and wearing gang clothing....
ya, confusing...so can they wear the attire outside the "safey zone"???
Posted by vae4usc on July 23, 2008 at 9:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
HAHA, they actually call it a Saftey Zone?
Note to self: If approached by a gang member in Oxnard, proceed to Safty Zone and inform that gang member of the rules.
Posted by Relvd98 on July 23, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
vae4usc...lol "safety zone"
junior..where is that article about the training camp?
Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 23, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The training camp will bring cash to Oxnard, good luck getting them to hear you!!!
Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 23, 2008 at 9:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Gang members from Colonia dont just wear Cowboys attire, watch out for the "GEORGETOWN" and "COLTS" jerseys too.
Posted by 805m0mma on July 23, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
vae4usc-lol! I'll make a mental note of that! I'm sure the gang bangers will back right off once in the safety zone!
It should be known gang members in ANY zone are not allowed to wear gang attire..not just in the safety zone...
Posted by FedUp on July 23, 2008 at 10:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
why the heck was he cashing a paycheck at the "market"? Sure is smart to carry around large sums of cash while hanging out in the ghetto.
"stupid is as stupid does."
Posted by 805m0mma on July 23, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
FedUp-maybe he doesn't have a bank account and maybe this place doesn't charge a fee to cash checks. However; I would never cash a check in the ghetto but I'm sure that is his home and he felt comfortable doing so...still doesn't give someone the right to rob him just because he cashed his check in the ghetto!
Posted by West_to_East on July 23, 2008 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
No actually FedUp your stupid
What do you consider that ghello, a low envirment area that the city doesnt take care of. and what Camarillo is a high envirement area. so oxnard and el rio is considered ghetto to what. ITS WHAT WE CALL HOME AND WHAT WE GREW UP IN. NOT EVERYONE IS FORTUNATE TO BE LIVIN GOOD. BUT TO SAY THIS KID IS STUPID FOR CASHING HIS CHECK THERE. MAYBE HE DONT HAVE A CHECKING ACCOUNT AND SO FORTH. DONT JUDGE PEOPLE ON WHAT THEY DO UNTIL YOUR IN THEIR SHOES. PEOPLE LIKE YOU MAKE ME SICK
Posted by shuldbworkin805 on July 23, 2008 at 10:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Good morning all!!!
I would just like to compliment these 3 guys on their bravery.How dare a 19 yr old male have a job and be cash a hard earned check... I don't think so not in their hood.
Posted by Justice357 on July 23, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The Cowboys, Bears, and Raiders all stink. (The Star wont let me use su*k) That is why the gang members wear their jerseys. They want to stink just like them. They gang members have no game and niether do the teams.
Posted by mauid2005 on July 23, 2008 at 10:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Safety Zone - that's like "home base" right? I can run around anywhere but as soon as you're on my tail I run to home base and I'm saaaaaaaaaaaaaaafe - no do overs either!
I think I'll do the safety dance in the safety zone...
Posted by shuldbworkin805 on July 23, 2008 at 10:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Excuse me be cashing a check.They gotta represent...
YOu come in our in hood you bes be carjacking.....
kidnapping,robbin and gangbanging
Posted by vae4usc on July 23, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"As the snow flies
On a cold and gray chicago mornin
A poor little baby child is born
In the ghetto
And his mama cries
cause if theres one thing that she dont need
Its another hungry mouth to feed
In the ghetto"
Elvis
Posted by eas on July 23, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
thats f***ed just get a job oh wait your too lazy you just take money from others just go mow someones lawn!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by oxnard40 on July 23, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"In the Ghetto you keep one eye open"
Too Short
Posted by muddroute25 on July 23, 2008 at 10:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Why does it matter where he was cashing his check? Perhaps he lives in what people are calling the "ghetto" and that is where he goes all the time. Never thinking three POSs are going to rob him. Just cause I go to a bank to cash my check doesn't mean I am not going to get robbed. And about the safety zone and cowboy gear unless you know the entire rules of the injunction don't speak. It goes further than just a "safety zone".
Oh and because an area doesn;t have a sidewalk it is a "ghetto", that is LAME!!!
Posted by 805m0mma on July 23, 2008 at 10:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)
where is bea today?? she always has some good thoughts!
Posted by thetruthdotcom on July 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
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ghet·to Audio Help /ˈgɛtoʊ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[get-oh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -tos, -toes. 1. a section of a city, esp. a thickly populated slum area, inhabited predominantly by members of an ethnic or other minority group, often as a result of social or economic restrictions, pressures, or hardships.
2. (formerly, in most European countries) a section of a city in which all Jews were required to live.
3. a section predominantly inhabited by Jews.
4. any mode of living, working, etc., that results from stereotyping or biased treatment: job ghettos for women; ghettos for the elderly.
Posted by FedUp on July 23, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
real grown up west to east. name calling now huh?
sorry, fact of the matter is El Rio is the ghetto. just like Colonia is the ghetto, and parts of saticoy are the ghetto. sure, these losers had no right to rob him, but how shocked can you be getting robbed after cashing a check at the market? gimme a break.
and I wont ask that your comment be removed for name calling. I'll let others see how mature you really are.
Posted by shuldbworkin805 on July 23, 2008 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think people make their surroundings "GHETTO."
Think about it.I bet when El Rio was first built,Who ever did the construction did not but up buildings with busted out windows and tagging all over.It is people's lack of respect for tax payers and pretty much lack of respect and pride in anything.They claim to proud of where they're from by sporting a certain sports jersey or hat,but really pride is about taking care of yourself and others as well as your enviroment,or hood.Clean that $--- up.Make the parks safe for kids to play in.Pick up trash...how bout this
BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD!
Posted by sugaNspice on July 23, 2008 at 11:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Very wise words Shuldb....however, I doubt any "homies" from the ghetto are reading this.
Posted by TellMe805 on July 23, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
There are parts of El Rio that are very ghetto. There are some parts that were very nice and well kept that have become ghetto... Drive through there and see for yourself..... Yea some will say with rolled up bullet proof windows and locked doors I will...... But I do have to agree to is now ghetto. I was raised there and years ago it was peacful but then you have all these snot nosed brats growing up thinking they are hot poop and made the place worse then what it was. I now live in the WONDERFUL CITY OF OXNARD!! haha . I do know two of these boys and they are jokes. Babied by there parents who felt they did no wrong. Now look at your "babitos' how stupid they are..
Posted by iluvSP on July 23, 2008 at 11:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It's all about SANTA PAULA!!!! Oh...sorry....
Posted by sugaNspice on July 23, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
LMAO Yani!! That's what I'm talking about!
Except when you run into some place that only takes cash...you're SOL
Posted by shuldbworkin805 on July 23, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
True Suga...not many homies give a $--- bout the paper.I love how these discussions always change up.Now it's about check,debit or visa.How is this guy wrong (to some people) for cashing his hard earned check? These guys are the lames.What happen to the good ole fashion perp bashing I look forward to???? lol
Posted by AlwaysActive on July 23, 2008 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Blame Bush!
Posted by TellMe805 on July 23, 2008 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
yani... two of the robbers I do know and they were in El Rio and no doubt the market was China's Mkt. where they do cash checks...
Posted by sugaNspice on July 23, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Shuldb-- yeah when you're in these forums you gotta be ready for anything...talking about a robbery one minute...then BAM...talking about raising cattle the next....
Posted by iluvSP on July 23, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Allz I'm sayin' is I'm tired of Oxnard getting all this publicity. WE do bad stuff in Santa Paula too! Come on STAR...start giving credit where credit is due!
Posted by Relvd98 on July 23, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
iluvSP...sorry, it's not your town's turn, yet, so hold your horses...lol
Posted by SpiderWoman on July 23, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Back to Hotwildflower's comment and her son and Cowboy gear. A friend of mine moved here from Washington state and was telling me the bar he went too the guy wouldn't let Cowboy or Raider fans in the place, had a sign on the door. I laughed and had to explain to him what it was.
Posted by reality_hurts on July 23, 2008 at 11:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What a great place El Rio is...
Can we take the Working man and woman out of that town and drop a Nerve gas on the Gansters? lol
Chumps , too stupid to get a job and get paid , has to take others money.
Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 23, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)
I blame the market for cashing the check. If the market would have not cashed the check he wouldnt have had the money.
Posted by Relvd98 on July 23, 2008 at 12:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sirdvsdsw-you are soo right! Sheesh...I didn't even think of that! Yea, let's blame the market everyone.
Posted by lilmamma on July 23, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sir he worked for that money so he is entitled too it. These robbers are stupid. They will get some prison time because more than likely they are felons for money they didnt even get a chance to spend and a cell phone they didnt get a chance to make call on.To the young man gettin robbed after cashing his check next time cash your check in broad daylight and not at night!! Your life is worth more than 400 bucks.
Posted by 805grl on July 23, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
El Rio always has this problem, the migrants are easy prey for the hoodlems! Thats the same thing that happened to the migrant worker who was robbed and murdered in the alley by El Rio school about one year or so ago! Soon they will make their way into Riverpark, where the real money is (sarcasm)!!
These guys are clowns and Im glad they were caught . At 24, 27, & 28 they should have been home getting ready for work for the next day!
Posted by Relvd98 on July 23, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
lilmamma...sarcasm was spoken.
Posted by iluvSP on July 23, 2008 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yes...it's a start. And it wasn't a 'Biker' fight. One of the drunk Crazy Boyz started fighting with one of the Carnales. Get your facts straight before you start saying 'Biker' fight...what the h-ell is a biker fight anyways?
Posted by shuldbworkin805 on July 23, 2008 at 1:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Junior you crack me up. Do you thing the market is an immigrant? If so, from where? I say he's Dutch.There are two kinds of people that really get to me those who are intolerant of other people's cultures and The Dutch.
Posted by wright515 on July 23, 2008 at 1:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i grew up in hueneme and lived in oxnard for over 30 years. i was in law enforcement and ended up in santa yenez/buellton area, we have crime here but not like in the hood down there. iwish all of you could move away or get rid of these people.
Posted by ebrockway on July 23, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
iluvSP;
A "biker fight" is when one spandex-wearing yellow helmeted fellow begins pummeling another with his air pump or water bottle.
Posted by ebrockway on July 23, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
juniormafia_ny;
No, but the word "Amgen" must be displayed prominently
Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 23, 2008 at 2:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ok, Who wants to make some friendly bets here??? The "COWBOYS BANNER" on the home page,I know everyone has seen it by now. How long till there is a "13" spraypainted below it, i say a hour....do i have any takers here?
Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 23, 2008 at 2:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope they get it up by dusk, The homies will rob them and spray paint while they are still holding it.
Posted by iluvSP on July 23, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ebrockway....thanks for the visual! And yes, como chingas....I crave attention! Please, give me more!
Posted by sirdvsdsw on July 23, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The 13 does not stand for "La Eme" its for McDonalds...y que!!
Posted by Relvd98 on July 23, 2008 at 2:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ohhh...all of you are UNBELIEVEABLY HILARIOUS...LMAO...
Aqui para LA 'M' Y QUE!
;)
Posted by lilmamma on July 23, 2008 at 3:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wright I live in Oxnard...There are hoods everywhere and Ventura County isn't as bad as people make it sound. Just because we have wedding fights and stabbings doesn't make a s---hole. I love Oxnard !!
Posted by thetruthdotcom on July 23, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
my take: junior mafia got played out in the 90's. get money was their only good song. great song by the way.
Posted by julsthemom on July 23, 2008 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I can tell you, from experience, being robbed is not a joking matter. When I worked many moons ago at a store, I was robbed and beaten to a pulp...for beer. I won't go into the whole race issue, but I will say the experience did put a bit of a bad taste in my mounth for a certin race. I got over it, the race anger, but when I still get phantom pains on a regular basis, I don't get over the lack of respect that these gang girls had for my personal being, their lack of remorse. I know it's a blog, all in good fun, but sometime, put yourselves in the shoes of the victims.
Posted by julsthemom on July 23, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
In addition...a lot of you seem to blog on every topic...that's great. I laugh most of the time at the ignorance displayed. Being a the sister of a Murdered sister, the main witness in a stabbing murder trial (not my sister) and the victim of violent crime...I have to day that for most of you it must be nice to be living in "ignorant bliss".
Posted by julsthemom on July 23, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
as far as race in the afore mentiond crimes I have experienced:
My sister's murder: she was 1/2 native american, the person responsible for her death was white.
My attack: was by 4 latino, mexican, spanish...whichever is currently the correct PC term
The Murder trial: white skin head stabs white kid for five dollars to buy smokes.
Violence knows no color.
Posted by opns on July 23, 2008 at 6:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
julsthemom - So sorry for your Loss.
and I agree when you say:
"I know it's a blog, all in good fun, but sometime, put yourselves in the shoes of the victims"
DITTO! -I was a victim also in broad daylight in the SFV.
Or,
-Find the remains of a dead body folks, as we did, that will jolster you into a different post.
Keep posting
Posted by lilmamma on July 23, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
There are too many comedians in Oxnard and maybe we should get a chatroom going on. Everybody in this room has been touched by some random act of violence in some way shape or form. Some of us choose to suppress the memories while others try to make light of a situation.
Posted by lrgvanman on July 23, 2008 at 8:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
A blog or chatroom could be a wonderful thing and I hope someday the Star will consider it.
Posted by Now on July 24, 2008 at 9:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Gang (Banger) Member = Mental Midget
(Has NO mind of it's own. Knows not RIGHT from wrong. Wretched people.)
Thank you so very much VCSD for sweeping this human debris off OUR streets!
Posted by live_for_purpose on July 25, 2008 at 2:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
If they are illegal, PLEASE deport them!!
Posted by opns on July 25, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
gee rcam - that's some bad hood you came from - thank god you survived it. Out there - you walk turning your head constantly. Yikes.
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