News Release
The Oxnard Police Department has made an arrest in a 2017 homicide case. Detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit arrested Jacob Stier, a 25-year-old Oxnard resident, in connection with the murder of Alexis Lopez and the attempted murder of Omar Pacifuentes.
On October 8, 2017, at approximately 9:45 P.M., Alexis Lopez was seated in the driver seat of her pickup truck, and Omar Pacifuentes was seated next to Lopez in the front passenger seat. They were stopped for a signal light at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard at Santa Clara Avenue in Oxnard. Lopez was shot and killed as she sat in her truck. Pacifuentes was also shot but survived his injuries. Lopez was a mother and left behind two small children.
After several years of diligent and exhaustive investigating, detectives were able to locate sufficient evidence to arrest Stier for his participation in the homicide. This investigation is still ongoing, with additional arrests pending in this case.
Jacob Stier was in custody at the Ventura County Main Jail facility on unrelated charges when he was arrested for the murder of Lopez and the attempted murder of Pacifuentes. Stier’s bail is set at $1,010,000 dollars.
Investigators encourage anyone who has any information or may have heard or seen anything to contact Detective Ken Tougas (805) 200-5669. The City of Oxnard offers a reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individuals responsible for committing homicides within the City of Oxnard.
Also, anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website:www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
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