DATE: November 18, 2023
SUBJECT: Juvenile in Possession of a Firearm
LOCATION: 1200 block East First Street
SUSPECT: 14-year-old Oxnard Resident
CONTACT: Andrew Pinkstaff, Sergeant
805-385-7600 | Andrew.Pinkstaff@OxnardPD.org
On November 18, 2023, at approximately 1:18 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department were conducting high-visibility patrol in the area of First Street and Juanita Avenue, in Oxnard. During this patrol, they contacted a 14-year-old Oxnard resident suspected of being involved in recent fights in the area. While officers were on-scene, a family member of the juvenile approached officers and informed them that the juvenile may have been in possession of a firearm.
With the assistance of the family, officers were able to recover a modified shotgun from the location. The juvenile was arrested and booked at Juvenile Hall.
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 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.